Finding Meaning to Life

Ecclesiastes 6.9 observes this continual longing we have is futile. From the man who could buy anything, he warns having everything is never enough. No matter how much we have…

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The world needs a Savior

John 3.16 records that God so loved the world that He gave His only Son to become its Savior. The world certainly needs a Savior. The bombing in Boston is…

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A rewarded life

Ecclesiastes 2.11 warns all our secular achievements and acquisitions are ultimately profitless. The wisest and wealthiest man in history tried to teach his son that no matter what he did…

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Looking for a Reward

1 Thessalonians 2.19 asks who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at His coming? If Jesus were to return today what would…

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Getting into Heaven

Mark 4.19 records worldly causes, wealthy pleasures and the desire for things choke the Word. The Lord Jesus, God human, taught people respond to Him in one of four ways.…

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Serving God

Colossians 3.24 commands us to serve the Lord Christ. Among a list of things Christians are to do Paul summarizes them with his command to serve Jesus. This is a…

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Asset or Liability

Philippians 3.8 observes all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. What do we consider assets? I supposed context determines that answer.…

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Working for God

John 17.4 declares I glorified You on earth by completing the work You gave me to do. Men glorify themselves through their work. Sin takes away from our true nature…

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Being Fruitful

John 15.2 promises God takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in Me. The Protestant proclamation of salvation by grace alone and not by works, while true, has…

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Becoming Holy

Ephesians 1.4 commands we be holy and unblemished in His sight. God is holy, perfect and pure – if He were anything else could He really be God? Since God…

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