“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.” Luke 2:8 It started out just like any other night on the Judean hills. The sheep were settled for the night, the shepherds gathered around their campfire, sharing a last cup…
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Can you imagine how it must have been for…
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Where has the year gone? It seems such a short time since we celebrated Christmas, and now here we are at that season again. As we look back over the past few…
“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4 We live in a fast-paced world, and technology is constantly coming forth with new inventions to save us time and energy. Recently a new type of pot has been made available which…
“And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh.”…
“And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.” Acts 27:4 On Paul’s journey to Rome, he encountered a lot of contrary winds, trying to keep him from reaching his goal. For years I lived in a city beside a major river. One…
“I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick:” Ezekiel 34:16 Bible reading this month has been in the Book of Ezekiel. It is rather difficult reading and…
“O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.” Psalm 108:1 There are times when we have placed our confidence in other people, and have been disappointed. We shared something personal with them and they failed to keep our secret and spread it…
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. The Psalmist was aware of this truth when he wrote this verse. How important it…