Just a couple of weeks ago I was in Israel on Shavuot – the Feast of Weeks. I was on a tour that day, and one of the tour guides recalled the words of a speaker who once contrasted the Islamic view of the future with that of the Bible. According to the Hadith, “The […]

You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. – John 5:39
While driving to work this Monday, I was praying for the ministry of The Gideons International. As I thought about the importance of getting the Bible into the hands of those who […]

“After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” – […]

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. - 1 Cor. 11:26
Yesterday I was contemplating this significant aspect of the Lord’s Supper. If the purpose of the Communion was only to proclaim the death of Christ, it would be somber observance. As the […]

“No, but I will surely buy it from you for a price; nor will I offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God with that which costs me nothing.” – From 2 Samuel 24:24
This morning, I began my prayer with my usual plea: “God me merciful to me a sinner.” Although I am a faithful […]