What things were gain to me, those I counted as loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do not count them but dung, that I may win Christ … Continue reading Our Crucified Lives

Agony, despair, vengeance, worship, and hope are the streams of human emotion which pour forth from the Psalms. The Bible is generally a record of God speaking to mankind. However, in the Psalms we find the inspired record of men pouring their hearts out to God. The Hebrew title for the song collection is tehillim, … Continue reading PRAISES EXALTATION, EXPECTATION, AND INTROSPECTION IN THE PSALMS

"Benjamin Franklin in remarks to the Continental Convention, June 28, 1787, says "I have lived, Sir, a long time [81 years-old], and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth —that God Governs in the affairs of men." Feeling overwhelmed? Is the world a discouraging place? Do you feel alone, … Continue reading THE LORD REIGNS Psalm 93

Earth holds no treasure but that which perishes with using. The way we invest these "treasures" has a tremendous impact on eternity. Timothy received this letter so that he might know how to behave in the house of God which is the church of the living God (1 Tim. 3:15). In order to behave properly, … Continue reading EARTHLY TREASURES AND HEAVENLY INVESTMENTS 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19