HPBC Daily Blog (Page 321)
Verse of the Day – Romans 15:7 KJV
Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
Letters from Roscoe
OK. You probably know by now, my name is not Roscoe. You call me Jim, my wife and close friends call me Tip, my family (Four sisters!) call me Rodney. My great-grandson’s nickname is ‘Roscoe’, and no, he is not happy with the moniker. When I call him ‘Roscoe’ he quickly reminds me that “My name is HUNTER!” But the name Roscoe is the nickname that I gave him, and I really can’t remember why. But it was in reference to James Best’s…
Daily Devotional – The Unpayable Debt
The Unpayable Debt – From BillyGraham.org Who gave himself for our sins . . . Galatians 1:4 Years ago King Charles V was loaned a large sum of money by a merchant in Antwerp. The note came due, but the king was bankrupt and unable to pay. The merchant gave a great banquet for the King. When all the guests were seated and before the food was brought in, the merchant had a large platter placed on the table and…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 29:25 KJV
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
Daily Devotional – God, Our Helper
April 27, 2016 God, Our Helper – from Billygraham.org I am like a sheltered olive tree protected by the Lord himself. I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever. —Psalm 52:8 (TLB) Turn to your Bible and read the wonderful stories of men who were alone in godless surroundings but who, by the help and presence of the living God, made a marvelous contribution to their own times. Joseph was surrounded by sin and intrigue in Egypt. His…
Verse of the Day – 2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV
Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
Letters from Roscoe
Howdy! It’s me, Roscoe! I found out that at least one person was reading these posts and getting something out of my story. So I’ll continue to tell you about my journey to become a Christian in Training. But first, let me ask: Are you a Christian? There’s an old saying; ‘You are the company you keep. So surround yourself with good people.’ Once I decided to put my faith in Jesus Christ, without really realizing it, I began…
Daily Devotional – The Miracle of Life
The Miracle of Life – from BillyGraham.org The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. —Psalm 19:1–3 There is a language in nature that speaks of the existence of God. It is the language of order, beauty, perfection, and intelligence. Some time ago a scientist told me that when he gave serious…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 16:9 KJV
A man’s heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps.
Joy in Sharing – Daily Devotional
April 25, 2016 Joy in Sharing – From BillyGraham.org We . . . offer our sacrifice of praise to God by telling others of the glory of his name. —Hebrews 13:15 (TLB) Jesus knew that one of the real tests of our yieldedness to God is our willingness to share with others. If we have no mercy toward others, that is one proof that we have never experienced God’s mercy. Emerson must have been reading the gauge of human mercy…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 16:6 KJV
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
Daily Devotional – The Warning Against Desiring Spiritual Success
The Warning Against Desiring Spiritual Success – From Utmost.org April 24, 2016 Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you… —Luke 10:20 Worldliness is not the trap that most endangers us as Christian workers; nor is it sin. The trap we fall into is extravagantly desiring spiritual success; that is, success measured by, and patterned after, the form set by this religious age in which we now live. Never seek after anything other than the approval…