"We have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not seem to come from us. "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not...

Romans 12:1 -> “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present/offer your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of...

During difficult times, God often reminds us that “ALL things work for the good for them who love the Lord and are chosen by Him according to His purposes.” (Romans 8:28) SPURGEON wrote regarding Romans 8:28 “We know that God sits in the stern-sheets of the vessel...

  Today is International Women's Day on the calendar. In Finland, the celebration has been quite quiet, but in Albania it was a big day when we lived there.   Restaurants were filled with women who had reserved tables for their groups. Joy and chatter were at their...

  Recently I read a lovely short story where the Christian man's chief prayer was "Keep me STEADY LORD." This inspired me to search the Scriptures regarding being steady or steadfast. The word "steady" in Hebrew – Yatziv - means constant, permanent, stable,...

    As Christians, we should take care that we have a Biblical understanding of the meaning of TRUTH.  It is not merely accurate facts or information.  It is not primarily spoken.  It is not complete knowledge.  What I see, hear, know, understand can never...

  We live in a time where the concepts of "spinning" and "narrative" have just about completely replaced the Biblical concept of "truth". WHY THIS LOSS OF TRUTH AND INTEGRITY?  Isaiah 59:12-16 says -  "For our offenses are many in your sight ... So justice is...

  Galatians 6:2 commands us "Carry/Bear one another's burdens and in this way you will fulfil/obey the law of Christ." Fulfilling the law of Christ means to lovingly provide practical, moral, and spiritual support to others, helping them to carry difficult...

  1 Peter 1:13 says – "Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded/self-controlled, set your hope FULLY on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." How do we prepare or "set our minds" on something?...