That’s Not Funny!
Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. (Ephesian 3:4, ESV) “Nothing shows a man’s character more than what he laughs at.” – Johann…
O safe and happy shelter! O refuge tried and sweet!O trysting place where heaven’s love And heaven’s justice meet! Elizabeth Cecilia Clephane, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” (1868).
How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure,That he should give his only Son To make a wretch his treasure.How [deep] the pain of searing loss— The Father turns his face…
The familiar question, “Why to do good things happen to bad people” was asked of Dr. R.C. Sproul. His answer was shocking: “Well, that only happened once. And He volunteered.” Sproul was, of course, referring…
by Arthur Hardy Lonely? O no, not lonely, While Jesus standeth near!He come within the tent door, I feel his presence here. Friendless? O no, not friendless While Jesus is my friend; I change, but…
by Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr. Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.…
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. While we live our earthly lives as followers of Christ, faith carries us along on the journey. It is…
Jesus was kindhearted, but He was not nice. When you read the gospels, you see He was not nice when it came to sin and hypocrisy; especially the Saducees and the Pharisees even though He…
What is the essence of sin? Playing God; and, as a means to this, refusing to allow the Creator to be God so far as you are concerned. Living, not for Him, but for yourself;…