By Irvin Himmel It was the time of year when kings were going forth to battle. Israel’s king elected to stay in Jerusalem and let his captain, Joab, lead the fight against the Ammonites. One evening King David walked leisurely on the roof of the palace where he could enjoy fresh air and look out over …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Continuous (Constant) Grace (4)
By Leslie Diestelkamp God’s grace is constantly available to the child of God, so much so that he can have confidence and security in a continuing obedient faith. Of course the child of God can falter, he can stumble, he can fall from grace (Gal. 5:4). He can “make shipwreck of the faith” (1 Tim. 1:19). …
Thou Hast Been A Shelter for Me
By Mike Willis Recently I visited a couple who had quit attending worship services. Problems at home had overwhelmed them. In this particular case, problems generally had that effect on them. When things in their life seemed bright and cheery, they were present at the worship services; however, when the clouds of life appeared on the …
The Great Faith of Abraham(2) The Supreme Test of Abraham’s Great Faith (Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-19)
By Don R. Hastings There were many times in the life of Abraham when his faith was put to the test. However, these trials were relatively easy when compared with the severity and difficulty of this supreme test of Abraham’s great faith. I am amazed .and astonished at the degree of faith which Abraham possessed in …