“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities: but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) This is a passage which clearly defines Christ’s capacity to experience emotions and to identify with my (and all people’s — even wives’) emotions. The implications of this […]
Daily Devotional | Verse of the Month Genesis 2:18
March 23, 2011
Genesis 2:18: The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” This passage talks about God creating man’s complement, a woman. By the very name God gave her, He expressed the purpose for woman’s creation. God’s perspective was for her to complete him; she was to be the completion […]
Relationship Help | How to Cope with the Death of a Child
March 18, 2011
…all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 “A men’s retreat I attended focused on the second part of that verse — the part about being called according to His purpose. The first part of the verse — that all things work together for good, […]
Daily Devotional | Reflecting Daily on Christ
February 15, 2011
Colossians 3:12-13a And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone, just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. When I read this verse, I realized why God had […]
Daily Devotional | Understanding II Chronicles 16:9a
December 7, 2010
God is Committed to Each One of Us by Nancy Nair
Concept Review | 1 Corinthians 13:5 Word Study by Ken Nair
October 11, 2010
Maybe even more striking is this question: Does God (who is Love) on “Judgment Day” violate this Scripture? I think we can be assured that He is not! So how do we let I Corinthians 13:5 become a blessing to us? Let’s look at the language.
Concept Review | Matthew 5:23 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 22, 2010
“Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.” (Matthew 5:23) This is wise advice that can lead a Christian to greater spiritual strength. Doesn’t it seem curious that God would […]
Concept Review | Psalm 90:12 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 15, 2010
Discerning the will of God is a common human dilemma, especially in light of God informing us in Isaiah 55:8 that His thoughts are not our thoughts, nor are our ways His ways. But that does not mean that God does not want His thoughts to become our thoughts, or His ways to become our ways!