20110821 The Apostle Peter uses the metaphor “springs without water” to portray false teachers who lead others astray. He further describes them as those who “have left the straight way and wandered off” (2 Pet. 2:15), “who follow the corrupt desires of the sinful nature”… Read More »God's Living Water
20110814 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant… Read More »Our Precious Faith
20110807 When we consider the topic of “Mission and Me” in the context of Jn. 9:4 and 2 Cor. 6:1-2 the first and obvious question that comes to mind is whether God is calling each one of us to go to the mission field –… Read More »Your Mission Field
20110731 The climax in teaching is when a student is able to take on the role of a teacher and, in the process, pass down the knowledge that will benefit many others. The story of Aquilla and Priscilla demonstrates how God uses their abilities to spread the message… Read More »A Lifelong Learner
20110724 “For the LORD gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6). Wisdom goes well beyond just amassing head knowledge. It is applying what you know with godly sense and wise judgment. Intelligent or experienced people are not necessarily wise. Wisdom… Read More »Wisdom and Knowledge
20110717 Paul was writing to Timothy, his spiritual son in the faith, a pastoral letter to arrest his flagging morale in challenging times. He wanted to encourage Timothy during times when there was strong persecution of the church and many believers were wavering in their… Read More »Enduring Faith
20110710 Have you been on the side of someone when many people seem to be against him for good reasons? Saul was that someone, known for his fervent persecution of those “who belonged to the Way” before his conversion. However, after his conversion all the… Read More »Sons Of Encouragement
20110703 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ to do good works …” (Eph. 2:10) Spiritual gifts are given by God to every Christian when we first accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. They are to help each of us accomplish a… Read More »Good Deeds
20110626 The first thing you notice about Philip (one of the Seven) in Acts 8 is that he is fearless. Against the Background of Stephen being stoned to death and Saul seeking out and dragging believers to prison, Philip continues to preach Christ (v5). The… Read More »The Good News
20110619 Anyone who has watched “American Idol” will know the oft-spouted phrase by one of the show judges: “Keeping it real.” Well, Stephen, one of the Seven in the early Jerusalem Church, kept it real. So real his hearers were furious with him for exposing… Read More »Keeping It Real
