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- And the Tongue Is a Fire
“. . . a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.” Jas. 3:6. He goes on to write…
- But Can You Help Them . . .?
Our calling is to help one other and serve one another with all the goodness and wisdom that are in the body of Christ. By nature, we would like to correct people and straighten them out in order to…
- When the Chief Shepherd Appears
“And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” 1 Pet. 5:4. Just imagine what a glorious day it will be when the Chief Shepherd appears. Then all…
- And I Will Make Myself Even Lowlier
David was a man after God’s own heart, and here we get a glimpse into David’s innermost longing and desire. “And I will make myself even lowlier than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as…
- The Race Is Not to the Swift but to Him Who Continues to the End
It’s easy to understand that in a race there is a starting line and a finish line. The most important thing is to remain in the race until the end. There’s absolutely no doubt that this will require…
- Paul’s Love for the Individual—an Example Worth Following
Philemon was a close friend and co-worker of Paul. Paul praised Philemon for his love and his work with the believers: “For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the…
- I Shall Not Want
David says in Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.” Having a connection with his heavenly Father who…
- Learning the Song
“They sang as it were a new song before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one could learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed…
- In the Full Assurance of Faith
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope…
- We Must Ascend to the Heights Like Eagles—and Remain There!
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died…
- Unlimited Possibilities
In advertisements, you can, for example, sometimes read that a certain education offers “unlimited possibilities.” The question is whether this is actually true. Everything in this world has limits…
- Only a New Creation!
This is what Paul found to be so captivating, and it is only this message that truly comforts us, we who are sick and tired of that which comes from ourselves. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he…
- Heartfelt
“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; you have been very heartfelt to me; your love to me was wonderful, surpassing the love of women.” 2 Sam. 1:26. [Norw.] This is what David said when…
- When You Were Little
“So Samuel said, ‘When you were little in your own eyes, were you not head of the tribes of Israel? And did not the Lord anoint you king over Israel?’” 1 Sam. 15:17. Saul had a good beginning. He…