Hope Thou In God

What was it that upset you last week? A harsh word? Fear of embarrassment of shame? Disappointment? Whatever it was that broke into your peaceful haven and made waves, you now know the result. You […]

The Unfailing One

George Frederick Handel, the great musician, lost his health; his right side was paralyzed; his money was gone; and his creditors seized and threatened to imprison him. Handel was so disheartened by his tragic experiences […]

Preserved

When Mary Selleck of Chula Vista, California, neared her 100th birthday, she expressed poetically her trust in the provident care of God: “I do not know what the future holds Of joy or pain, Of […]

He Knows

You thought you were suffering alone. The bills have been mounting. Your health has been shaky. Family problems eat away at your peace of mind. World conditions have made you worried. Your job isn’t all […]

In Hiding

Today you’d like to hang a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign on your door. You’re embarrassed by a turn of events over which you had little or no control and you don’t want to face people. […]

The Refuge

Troubled people often long for a place to hide. That is exactly what the Lord offers. Refuge here means “hill-fort.” David must have been thinking of one of the hill-forts where he had sought refuge […]

Answering Job’s Questions

Job was a good and prosperous man. He was both rich and righteous — a rare combination. His family consisted of seven sons and three daughters. Everything seemed to be going his way. Then everything […]

Why Trouble Comes

Sometimes we know why trouble has come. A lady in a hospital bed once said to me, “I know why I’m here.” Trouble may come as a result of God’s love and concern for us. […]

Giving In Trouble

Some expect to be liberal givers to the Lord’s work when they get through their present tight squeeze. They have the cart before the horse. People of faith have learned to give during difficult times […]

Untamed Thoughts

Dr. Bob Jones Sr. wrote: “If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” That is what the Holy Spirit said through James […]

Area Wide Revival

Many scoff at efforts for area wide revival. They have unnumbered reasons for their unbelief: The days are too wicked. The time is too late. Hearts are too hard. People will not listen. The cost […]

Giving

Revived people are giving people — generous people. The old nature of man majors on getting. Enough seems unattainable. Witness the constant striving of wealthy people to get more and more. Selfishness is unmasked. Money […]