The Real Source of Power
The Real Source of Power By Billy Graham • October 9, 2016 But seek ye first the kingdom of God . . . —Matthew 6:33 A man or a woman who has been focusing all attention on financial gains, or business, or social prestige, or who has centered all his affection on some one person, experiences a devastating sense of loss when denied the thing that has given life its meaning. In these tragic moments, the individual recognizes how terribly…
Verse of the Day – Psalms 8:34 KJV
A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
How to Love
How to Love By Billy Graham • October 8, 2016 These things I command you, that ye love one another. —John 15:17 How are we to love? We are to love as God loves us . . . we are to show acceptance and appreciation . . . [to] accept each other as God accepts us. Too many parents refuse to accept and appreciate their children for what they are. That is why a million American children ran away from…
Verse of the Day – Isaiah 26:4 KJV
Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Forever Linked
Forever Linked By Billy Graham • October 7, 2016 . . . this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world. —John 4:42 History, philosophy, theology, and—in many centers of learning—even the sciences are being studied to discover what they have to say about Jesus Christ. The records of the Early Church are being reexamined for their testimony to Him. Archaeologists are digging to discover new evidence. Some say that Jesus Christ is a myth, and He never existed…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 15:29 KJV
The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Longings of the Soul
Longings of the Soul By Billy Graham • October 6, 2016 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. —Matthew 5:6 It has been my privilege to know what it means to walk in the way of Christ. What a thrilling, joyous experience it is to wake up every morning and know His presence in the room! What a thrilling, joyous experience it is to know in the evening, when the sun is…
Verse of the Day – 2 Thessalonians 3:5 KJV
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
What Difference would it Make?
What Difference would it Make? Howdy. Roscoe here and I have my ‘Christian in Training’ hat on. I am just trying to work my way through some things. Hopefully, my out loud thinking will strike a chord with someone else as well. This morning, I was watching a music video by Clay Aikens singing ‘Mary, Did You Know?’ The video showed images of Christ performing miracles and being crucified. For some reason the thought occurred to me; that if the…
Suffering as a Christian
Suffering as a Christian By Billy Graham • October 5, 2016 Blessed is the man whom [the Lord] chasteneth . . . —Psalm 94:12 God sometimes allows Christians to suffer, in order that they might learn the secret of obedience. The Psalmist said, “Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now have I kept thy word” (Psalm 119:67). It was not until after great sorrow and much affliction that David learned obedience to God. My dear Christian friend, if…
Verse of the Day – Psalms 119:7 KJV
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
Respect for Authority
Respect for Authority By Billy Graham • October 4, 2016 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All [authority] is given unto me in heaven and in earth. —Matthew 28:18 Have respect for authority. Jesus Christ was under the authority of His Father in heaven . . . He lived for one thing: to fulfill the will of the Father. Everyone is subject to some kind of authority. There is one chain of command and the ultimate authority at…