For those who can, and have the money, they invest it. They buy stocks in companies through brokers. They invest in the future growth of business. Some take a more cautious view and buy certificates of deposit and draw interest on their money that’s loaned out to others. Some buy property for later …

You want to know about the power of words? They can have much more strength than muscles ever can. How you speak the words that come out of your mouth, according to Proverbs 18:22, can speak life and death. Anyone who has spoken much knows that there is a lot of truth behind this statement. Words …

Your life has great value here on earth. You’re not just a social security number or a name to receive mail from the post office. God has ordained your life to be here and to serve His purpose. Some, it’s sad to say, never even know their Creator. Oh, they know about Him, but there is no personal …

A true shepherd is indeed to be a minister of God, only using the Word of God according to His commands from God, having been appointed by God to this position. The shepherd is obedient to His master’s command concerning the sheep. He should be one that trusts God rather than his own senses. His …

As William Tyndale was born, then educated, at Oxford, where he was converted; there was a special call upon his life. He spent time in translation work and in preaching. He clashed with a group of preaching friars who objected to his theme of “justification by faith alone.” When they complained to …

I remember many years ago when I used to wear a necklace with a turquoise cross on it and later when I hung one from my driver’s mirror. All the time I expected this symbol to somehow save me from harm or sin. But I didn’t know what the cross was really for until it became personal years later. I …

Why does a person want to become a Christian? I wonder how many people really considered the true reasons behind such a decision. I believe the two major answers come from these conclusions. One says, “I don’t want to go to hell; I need saved from this place at the end of my life.” Another says, “I …

Now that’s a strange question, for most assume that He does. But does He? You see, what I’m talking about is: Does God really have all of most people? Let’s take you for instance. Just ponder this: If you were to completely turn your life over to God, just what could He really accomplish in your …

Charles Finney, a revivalist of several years ago, once wrote of one of many experiences he had from his close walk with God as a preacher. He was a man who was sold out to God’s work early in this century. Charles Finney wrote, “I once preached, for the first time, in a mill town. The next …

When you mention wealth, the first thought you have is “lots of money,” and it is a main ingredient of this category. But wealth can encompass other areas, like good health and strength. There’s a lot to be said here, especially when one who used to have these things no longer does. If you could …