“Jesus. . . whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands before you whole.” (Acts 4:10) A group of friends were on a pleasure trip together on the highway. They spotted a car broken down and a family standing by the roadside, stranded. They promptly pulled over to offer…

“At this present time. . . there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” (Romans 11:5) In the heartland of America, after the Covid 19 pandemic, acres of trees were cut down so the farmers in the neighborhood could grow corn to feed their families and their livestock. But out there in the…

“I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.”        (Ezekiel 34:26) Here is an illustration of the infinite mercy of God – who else could speak to the clouds and make such a bold declaration? We also read the words of Job (5:10) where he confidently declares that he would commit…

“At one time you were like a dead person because of the things you did wrong and your offenses against God. “ (Ephesians 2:1) CEV Cynthia was a disabled Veteran and a recipient of regular government disability benefits. One day in 2011, she was horrified when her rent payment bounced. She wondered what had gone…

“I am He who will sustain you.” (Isaiah 46:4) When Linnea and Kevin went out to dinner that night, little did they know how the evening was going   to end. The meal was delicious, and the ambiance was delightful. Then it happened – it was totally unexpected! Linnea slipped and took a tumble. At the…

“For it is God who is working in you, (enabling you) both to will and to act for His good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13) CSB The book of Philippians is known to be a book which encourages the reader to be joyful. However, the Apostle Paul is describing the challenges a follower of Christ faces in Christian…

“Be strong and of good courage . . . be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee . . .” (Joshua 1:9) Bob and Sylvia lived in the Chicago area. Their favorite hobby was sailing; and their favorite haunt was the Great Lakes region. This is known as…