"Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law."     Psalms 119:18 NIVThe key to Bible study is to do it daily, systematically, and prayerfully. The psalmist prayed, "Open my eyes that I ma...  Read More

"For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."    James 3:16When a well-known pastor was asked by a skeptic, "Do you believe there is such a thing as a real devil?" he smil...  Read More

"My words are plain to anyone with understanding."     Proverbs 8:9 NLTKing Solomon wrote: "Everything I say is right, for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. My advice is wholesome....  Read More

"You are the salt... You are the light."     Matthew 5:13-14 NKJVDo the people you work with know that you are a follower of Christ? What do they think of your attitude toward those in authority? How ...  Read More

"For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness."     Hebrews 12:11 ESVHealthy confrontation calls for putting the other pers...  Read More

"If you accept correction, you will be honored."     Proverbs 13:18 NLTWe don't enjoy confrontation, but it's impossible to grow without it. Healthy confrontation calls for "speaking the truth in love...  Read More

"And she conceived... and said, 'I have gotten a man from the Lord.'"     Genesis 4:1Henry Kendall from Boston and Richard Taylor from Medicine Hat, Canada, achieved a breakthrough in our understandin...  Read More

"As soon as you enter Jerusalem, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you."    Luke 22:10 NLTAt Oscar time, Hollywood hands out awards to the best actor, producer, director, editor, costume des...  Read More

"Pray without ceasing."     1 Thessalonians 5:17 Gone are the days when gun-shy theologians bowed to the god of science. Reliable scientists are now affirming how ingenious God is and how His principl...  Read More

"A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls."     Proverbs 25:28 NLTTrials, disagreeable people, and frustrating circumstances are potentially upsetting - and the bad news is,...  Read More

"God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes."    Matthew 6:34 MSGWhen you're anxious about the future, stop and remind yourself that two of God's names are "Alpha and...  Read More

"Cast your cares on the Lord."    Psalm 55:22 NIVWhen we're stressed, the surge of negative emotions can be overwhelming. And unless you unburden your soul before God, it's easy to make wrong decision...  Read More