On Sunday, June 25, 1865, James Hudson Taylor walked along the sands at Brighton, England, carrying a burden that had been growing in him for months. Taylor was already a seasoned missionary. He had spent years in China and had seen firsthand both the spiritual needs of the Chinese people Read more
In a moment of joy and inspiration, the Psalmist sings out: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” (Psalm 133) This is a song of praise for unity among Jews in ancient Israel, but even more it is a song in praise of unity in Read more
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. – Psalms 19:1-3 NKJV The earth declares the handiwork of Heaven. Look with your Read more
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so Read more
In Romans 8, Paul announces this very good news: “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Yes, we are sinners, as he has just shown. Yes, it is impossible for us to justify ourselves in God’s eyes under the law. The law is “holy and righteous Read more
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Read more
Could we with ink the ocean fillAnd were the sky of parchment madeWere every stalk on earth a quillAnd every man a scribe by tradeTo write the Love of God aboveWould drain the ocean dryNor could the scroll contain the wholeThough stretched from sky…to sky “Windows” by Of The Land Read more
I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown Read more
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. – Galatians 5:25 Once upon a time, there was a garden. It was bountiful and beautiful, with lush green trees and a riot of colorful fruits and flowers. The days were warm but not hot and sunlight Read more
“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not Read more