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Streams in the Desert
“Let us pass over unto the other side.” (Mark 4:35.) EVEN when we go forth at Christ’s command, we need not expect to escape storms; for these disciples were going forth at Christ’s command, yet they encountered the fiercest storm and were in great danger of being overwhelmed, so thatRead More …
The Importance of Baptism
The Importance of Baptism Through baptism, we can share the light of Jesus’ salvation with the world. June 3, 2022 Matthew 3:13-17 Believers are to follow Christ’s example in all things, including baptism. Just before beginning His public ministry, Jesus came to John the Baptist, who was calling the JewishRead More …
Apprehension
June 03, 2022 Apprehension by Pastor Chuck Swindoll John 14:27 The scene is familiar: a hospital lobby with all the trimmings . . . soft sofas and folded newspapers . . . matching carpets and drapes illumined by eerie lighting . . . a uniformed lady at the desk, weary from answering the same questions . . .Read More …
Repentance
Repentance After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!”—Mark 1:14–15 Repentance is one of the most positive of all words. John the Baptist centered hisRead More …
Luke 15:1-2
1Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” LUKE.15.1-2
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
I am black… as the tents of Kedar, Song of Solomon 1:5. I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me. Song of Solomon 7:10 Nothing humbles the soul like sacred and intimate communion with the Lord; yet there is a sweet joy in feeling that He knows all,Read More …
Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible
June 2 2 Samuel 7:1-9:13 Psalm 68:28-31 Proverbs 15:1-3 John 9:28-10:6 We Become What We Say The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.—Proverbs 15:2 Why is the tongue so important? Because the expression of a thing deepens the impression. A wordRead More …
Daily Light on the Daily Path
JUNE 2 MORNING Thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord’s passover. Exodus 12:11 Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest. — Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. —Read More …
Daily Strength for Daily Needs
June 2 We all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.—2 Corinthians 3:18. Then every tempting form of sin, Shamed in Thy presence, disappears, And allRead More …
Daily Help
It has been well said, “Nothing is easier than to doubt. A man of moderate ability or learning can doubt more than the wisest men believe.” Faith demands knowledge, for it is an intelligent grace, able and anxious to justify itself; but infidelity is not required to give a reasonRead More …
D5 Creation