Posts from July 2025

Late in His earthly ministry, Jesus said to His disciples: “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4). About six months later, the Lord was crucified. It is likely that the day was declining, and with night coming on, He took the occasion to speak these thought-provoking words. He meant simply that it was urgent for Him to do the work the Father…

We all have them at one time or another—cares, problems, trials, or whatever you prefer calling them. But we must deal with them whether we like it or not. The Scriptures give us three ways to do this. One of the three will take care of some of them. Two of the three will suffice for others. However, all three avenues must be applied in many cases. And what are these three ways to deal with our burdens? Take care…

Feelings and emotions do not determine acceptability with God. Some feel that if a worship service is not emotionally charged it becomes dry, dull, meaningless, and not acceptable to God. Certainly, our worship must be “in spirit” according to John 4:24. However, the same passage also says that it must be “in truth.” Everything we do should be heartfelt, rather than mechanical. When one obeys the gospel, it must be from the heart (Rom. 6:17–18). Yet, what “feels good” to…