APOSTLE PAUL Paul, or Saul, was a Jew (Acts 21:39 & 22:3). He was an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1). He was a missionary to the Gentiles (Acts 22:21, Acts 26:17-18, Romans15:16). Paul He was a Roman citizen (Acts 16:37-38). He was… Read more
Paul’s Speech to the Athenians at the hill Areopagus, Acts 17:28: For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. _________ Paul quoted the first phase from Epimenides’ Cretica, “For… Read more
Professor Shnayer Z. Leiman wrote: “This too shall pass” is an adage that has provided succor for many a person in distress. It is a powerful reminder that life does not stand still, and that one must always anticipate change, hopefully for the better. Much… Read more
The Apostle Paul taught: [7] For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5 * * * We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from him who spoke as none e’er spoke; but we believe him near.… Read more
“There is nothing that we are enduring that Jesus does not understand, and He waits for us to go to our Heavenly Father in prayer. If we will be obedient and if we are diligent, our prayers will be answered, our problems will diminish, our… Read more
[9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? [10] And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of… Read more
The Apostle Paul taught: We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (Romans 15:1) Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. (1 Thessalonians 5:11) * * * When one… Read more
I have been thinking lately about the power of words. Too often, people use harsh criticism against others. There may be instances where criticism is justified, but these should be very rare. Critics may act out of pride, envy or fear. This is especially noticeable… Read more
To my brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ . . . The Ten Commandments were given by Jehovah to the Children of Israel, as recorded in the Old Testament, Exodus 20. * * * Exodus 20 [1] And God spake all these words, saying, [2]… Read more
There have been several times in my life when I needed to make major changes, such as moving to a new neighborhood, starting a new job, etc. On several occasions, the Lord even forewarned me about upcoming changes in my life using some of the… Read more