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I Can't Get No Satisfaction
'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

(Elohim – The Strong One) In the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth. The earth was empty, a formless mass cloaked in darkness. And the Spirit of Elohim was hovering over its surface. Then Elohim said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And Elohim saw that it was good. Then…(continue reading article)

The Love of the Truth (39 of TBD)
'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Bible students must set the stage to understanding! Some things have a larger context and can only be understood in light of that context. The focus text from which the title of this series is taken is a classic example of this principle. We will revert to that passage and see how its meaning is intertwined…(continue reading article)

The History of the Choir
'Winging It' from Stan Smith

There are those today who suggest that the concept of the church choir is outdated. However, if we look at the history and purpose of the choir, I suspect we will find that this ought not be the case. The “church choir” has its origins not in Roman Catholicism or in Christianity at all, but in the Old Testament.…(continue reading article)

Daily Light on the Daily Path
Morning / Evening Devotional — May 22

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. The world passeth away, and the lust thereof. — Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches. and knoweth not who shall gather them. — What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed?… — (click here to read more)

Charles Spurgeon's "Faith's Checkbook"
Song of Confidence

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou wilt revive me: Thou shalt stretch forth Thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and Thy right hand shall save me."   Psalms 138:7 Wretched walking in the midst of trouble. Nay, blessed walking, since there is a special promise for it. Give me a promise, and what is the trouble? What doth my LORD… — (click here to read more)

Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening"
Morning and Evening for August 11

"Oh that I were as in months past." - Job 29:2 Numbers of Christians can view the past with pleasure, but regard the present with dissatisfaction; they look back upon the days which they have passed in communing with the Lord as being the sweetest and the best they have ever known, but as to the present,…… — (click here to read more)

Oswald Chambers' "My Utmost for His Highest"
This Experience Must Come

It is not wrong to depend upon Elijah as long as God gives him to you, but remember the time will come when he will have to go; when he stands no more to you as your guide and leader, because God does not intend he should. You say - "I cannot go on without Elijah." God says you must. Alone at your Jordan.…… — (click here to read more)

Voice of the Lord
Devotional for 'Sivan 13'

The Bible has a love song—the Song of Shlomo (Solomon)—which some consider a beautiful allegory about a bridegroom and bride, representing God and us. At its beginning, the bride says of the bridegroom, "For your love is better than wine." Significantly, the Hebrew reads ki-tovim dodeykha miyyayin, not "your love" but "your loves [plural] are… — (click here to read more)

Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life
Make the Bunny

The wildcat is a predator. It makes its livelihood off the carcasses of animals it is able to capture. One of those animals is the rabbit. Or, as many people are prone to refer to them, the bunny. Wildcats in many regions have become very adept in getting the bunny every time and miss few if any. Last night I…… — (click here to read more)

'Every Day Light' with Selwyn Hughes
The purpose of sorrow

We continue meditating on our Lord's second Beatitude: "Blessed [or happy] are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." The word "mourn" has reference to more than just sorrowing over the death of a loved one; it includes all those experiences in life where we may feel crushed, broken or sorrowful. I feel the best…… — (click here to read more)

"Today's Word" with Skip Moen
Regard lightly

Regard lightly The Greek word here is oligorei from two other words oligos ("little") and ora ("care"). Since this verse in Hebrews quotes a verse in Proverbs, we are able to look at the Hebrew word as well. That word is ma'en. It means, "to refuse". You can see how strong this word is…… — (click here to read more)