Early in the morning, there are times when my young daughter crawls into my lap and asks, “What are you reading, Mama?” I imagine a similar curiosity from young children in Bible times as they listened to their parents teach about God and various aspects of living His Word, including observing divinely instituted practices, such … Read more
The way we communicate is a reflection of our character. How we communicate is not separate from who we are. As believers, we want our godly character to shine, not only at home or at fellowship but also at work. We live the Word in our workplaces just as we do in every area of … Read more
The Book of Proverbs is filled with concise and powerful statements of truth, words which are to rule and govern life. These proverbs handle many practical, ethical, and moral topics. In Proverbs 11 we see one example. Proverbs 11:1: A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. Because … Read more
When I was a young boy, anytime my siblings and I received gifts, either on our birthdays or at the holidays, my mother made sure that we recorded each gift and from whom we received it. Then within a short time period, we were responsible to send a note of appreciation and thanks to the … Read more
At major-league baseball games, it is not unusual to hear the cry of a vendor selling his wares as he moves through the stands. Among the choices are salty peanuts, popcorn, and cold bottled water. The vendor makes the water available to anyone who is thirsty, but of course, a price is involved. To receive … Read more
When a person is born again by confessing Jesus as lord and believing God raised him from the dead (Romans 10:9 and 10), he receives the gift of holy spirit. But can this gift be taken back by God? Can holy spirit be lost? John 3:16 tells us that we have everlasting life when we … Read more
As the man approached the house, he double-checked the address. Yes, he was in the right place. The porch light was on, and he could hear laughter and conversation coming from the house. He paused on the sidewalk, not yet certain that he’d go inside. The week before, an unpleasant experience had left him feeling … Read more
In my hometown where I grew up, everyone knew each other and spent time together. We would enjoy neighborhood cookouts, picnics, and ice cream socials each year. Our home was a place where neighbors, friends, and relatives could come to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. My parents were loving and kind. They always looked … Read more
As we read God’s Word, we sometimes come across a word or phrase that sounds strange in the verse. It doesn’t seem to fit the context at all. So we check our concordances and compare the King James Version to other versions of the Bible. We can also check to see if any manners and … Read more
As I walked through the orchard at The Way International Headquarters, I was thinking about the agricultural forecasts I’d heard earlier that season. Every one of the reports had cited the previous winter’s harsh temperatures and above-normal snowfall as being indicators of a mediocre crop for that year. Although the fruit produced by our orchard … Read more