It is noteworthy that Paul, at the beginning of each of his letters, greeted the churches with about the same words: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” It’s…

God’s good law is true and perfect; It refreshes soul and mind. All the simple are bid welcome. Timeless wisdom there you’ll find. All the Lord’s decrees are faithful; His commands are right and…

“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matt.…

Pilate asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jews, and Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world.” Where, then, was His kingdom? Pilate asked again: “Are You a king then?” Jesus replied, “You…

“For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Col. 3:3. Paul writes this as if it were a given. But is that how it is for me? When I become anxious, worried, and everything is all about…

People almost always have thoughts in their heads. For earthly life, God has given humans reason so that we can handle our practical tasks. However, Jesus is interested in the thoughts of our heart…

“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. For it was…

“Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1 Tim. 4:13. These simple and clear instructions are more vital today than ever before. Distraction and distortion of the truth…

“No one can be sanctified without diligently taking heed to himself. By examining myself in the light of the Spirit, I gain knowledge about myself and about God.” J. O. Smith began the article “God’s…

J. O. Smith writes in letter #142 to Elias Aslaksen: “He who desires God’s light must first get light over his own depravity, and from this filth, gold can be mined. We need light in order to please…

In the church, we experience glorious fellowship with sincere, God-fearing people, genuine love, peace, and unity. But even here we encounter circumstances that can hurt us, make us feel insecure and…