THE WORD: An oil can in my pocket
There is a good illustration in one of Dr. Parkhurst’s books. He tells of a workman who was in a trolley car one day. As the door was opened and shut, it squeaked. The workman […]
There is a good illustration in one of Dr. Parkhurst’s books. He tells of a workman who was in a trolley car one day. As the door was opened and shut, it squeaked. The workman […]
“But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken!” Matthew 12:36 We cannot recall any word we have spoken. It may […]
Nursing a viper! “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used […]
“To keep me from getting puffed up, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from getting proud.” 2 Corinthians 12:7 We do not know […]
“As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God.” 1 Kings 11:4 The trouble was all in Solomon’s heart! It […]
22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the […]
“Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for I hide myself in You.” Psalm 143:9 Each day is full of dangers — dangers we cannot see, and from which we cannot protect ourselves. Disease lurks […]
The tongue is a very troublesome member! It is a very important member; however, and with it we can do great good. Our words — if they are true and loving — carry blessings wherever […]
Every one of us casts a shadow. There hangs about us, a sort of a strange, indefinable something, which we call personal influence — that has its effect on every other life on which it […]
Happy New Year! As we turn to a new calendar with hopes of new opportunities, we also celebrate the visit of the three wise men to Bethlehem, which is commemorated by the Epiphany, or Old […]
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