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How God Treats Sinners
'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Focus Text: Luke 15.30 How can two people have such an opposite view of things? The prodigal’s father and the prodigal’s brother were at opposite extremes when it came to the treatment of the penitent prodigal. Perhaps the older son would have…(continue reading article)

Ugly but Serviceable
'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

  Asserting in pride and in arrogance of heart: “The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with smooth stones; the sycamores have been cut down, but we will replace them with cedars." Therefore the LORD raises against them adversaries – Isaiah 9:9b-11a Ugly often works better. Though…(continue reading article)

Bible and Quote - September 23-27, 2013
'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

 You provided in Your goodness for the poor, O God. Psalms 68:10b       Infinite Wisdom sees good, and what is wanted in one thing shall be made up in another. Matthew Henry, 1662-1714, Welsh-born, English nonconformist minister Bible commentator The Lord gives the command; The women…(continue reading article)

Listen for God to Talk
'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

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The Christian Ethos
'Point of Reference' from Fred Price

         On a number of occasions, I’ve claimed that in the course of American history, Christian ethics have impacted secular society as well as Christians; and that they had in fact laid the foundation for the development of our democratic ideals.        …(continue reading article)

Daily Light on the Daily Path
Morning / Evening Devotional — April 26

His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me. Underneath are the everlasting arms. — When [Peter] saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?… — ( click here to read more )

Charles Spurgeon's "Faith's Checkbook"
Gracious Dealing

"And the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest."   Deuteronomy 15:18 An Israelitish master was to give his bondservant liberty in due time, and when he left his service he was to start him in life with a liberal portion. This was to be done heartily and cheerfully, and then the LORD promised to bless the generous act. The spirit of this… — ( click here to read more )

Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening"
Morning and Evening for September 6

"In the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." - Philippians 2:15 We use lights to make manifest. A Christian man should so shine in his life, that a person could not live with him a week without knowing the gospel. His conversation should be such that all who…… — ( click here to read more )

Voice of the Lord
Devotional for 'Nisan 21'

Israel is God's picture book, teaching the world that he exists and is supreme over all he has created. Israel is also God's picture book, graphically displaying his purpose for all mankind. God invites anyone to open this book and understand his ways. ...be a true witness, a picture of God's grace and… — ( click here to read more )

Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life
Out Of Control

The entire incident couldn't have taken more than just a few seconds but, at the moment it happened, it seemed like an eternity. Thoughts flashed through my mind at a rapid rate. I was thinking about my family and friends, my church. Would I ever see them again? Would somebody be coming from the other direction…… — ( click here to read more )

'Every Day Light' with Selwyn Hughes
Through Christian eyes

As we conclude our study of the phrase, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy", we ask ourselves: What would happen if we really put into practice this important principle? It would mean that we would look at everyone through Christian eyes. We would see sinners, not merely as the victims of sin and Satan,…… — ( click here to read more )

Morning and Evening with A.W. Tozer
Morning / Evening Devotional — April 26

Satan's distracting words often come from the most unexpected quarters. Martha would call Mary away from sitting at the feet of the Master. Sometimes, if we are not careful, our best friend may distract us. Or it might be some very legitimate activity. This day's bustle and hurly-burly would too often and too soon call us away from Jesus' feet. These… … — ( click here to read more )

The Believer's Daily Remembrancer
"Behold the Man!" John 14:5

"Behold the Man!" John 14:5

JESUS is presented before thee crowned with thorns, scourged, with His face so marred more than any man's. His blood is flowing, His heart is breaking, and He is a Man of sorrows. Behold Him, then, for in this man, under these circumstances, dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; all the treasures…