"the tradition of the elders". Some tradition provides a good foundation for life and duty. Other tradition is of little importance. Resistance against change and new blessings God would give ... Read more

"Deliver me from my enemies, O God". This is the cry of a man who cannot find his own way out of the dilemma in which he finds himself. It ... Read more

"Jesus took the loaves". It takes an eye of faith to spot the starting material! You or I would have politely thanked the boy but done nothing more. Jesus took ... Read more

"He supposed that his brethren understood". Moses was not the only man to assume his fellow men would understand, only to find they did not appreciate what he was doing. ... Read more

"the preaching of the cross". Many noble lessons may be drawn from the life and death of Jesus. Lessons drawn must not take the place of the actual fact that ... Read more

"profit". This word has become associated with business: Jesus applied it to living. He made it clear that after death, or the conclusion of life as we know it, there ... Read more

"the Lord himself will strike him". David had opportunity to slay Saul and did not take it. Sometimes what seem to be opportunities are best left alone. Abishai, David's companion ... Read more

"all speak the same thing". Many gifts and much activity call for disciplined unity. We need to seek God's mind that there be no divisions as each of us adds ... Read more

"thirsty". Water is essential to life and thirst is the driving force that sees we get it. We will stop at nothing to obtain water. There are other desperate longings ... Read more

"put my money to the exchangers". Jesus told the Parable of the Talents to emphasize our responsibility to do something with what we have now. Five simple suggestions for the ... Read more