By L.B.S. (from Canada) So often, when I went for a walk this past summer and when I would least expect it, a garter snake would writhe out of my way. Last spring, here in Canada, they slithered to the surface of the earth while the snow yet blanketed the ground. Many of them spent … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7) The parable of the sower in Scripture reveals a condition (the third kind of soil) that can be especially problematic for the … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas(an excerpt from Maria’s book, Strength For Tough Times) The apostle Paul wrote nearly a fourth of the New Testament. He had amazing revelations about God. Much of our theology is based on his writings. Yet he said: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. (1 Corinthians 13:9) Paul includes himself among … [Read more…]
By Harry Ironside That in me ye might have peace. (John 16:33) How long it takes many of us to learn that peace is found in Christ alone. We seek for it everywhere else, but seek in vain, until at last, disappointed, disheartened, and distressed in soul, we come to the Lord Jesus, and lo, … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: As we witness the distressing events happening all around us, let those who name the name of Jesus Christ and put their trust in Him pray that God’s Word and the Gospel of Jesus Christ would go forth, that hearts would be softened, and that many would turn their lives over to the … [Read more…]
By D-A. W. With all the uncertainty, with all the various people wanting to have their words heard and their ways implemented. From the most preposterous to the most plausible, from the least patriotic words to the most patriotic, the good information, the disinformation, along with the lies and the truths, those of which we … [Read more…]
By Warren B. Smith “Trusting God,” for a serious Christian, means trusting the God of the Holy Bible. And the Bible is very explicit about who God is and how and why He is worthy of our complete and total trust. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Matthew 22:32). He is the … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent … [Read more…]
As we remember and pray for the flood victims in Texas, let us pray that many who do not know Him will turn their eyes and hearts toward the Lord, finding lasting comfort and His salvation through Jesus Christ. While great numbers of people throughout the world are spiritually blind, it is our prayer that … [Read more…]
Note: Warren B. Smith (along with Gospel musician Trevor Baker) will be speaking at The Berean Call Conference this week in Bend, Oregon. The conference will be livestreamed. Mountain Stream Press, the publishing ministry of Warren B. Smith, is happy to announce the release of its latest book, Pressing On Through It All. The book … [Read more…]
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Philippians 4:6) Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) Now I beseech you, brethren, … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas (an excerpt from Maria’s book, Strength For Tough Times, LT, 2010) The Apostle Paul wrote nearly a fourth of the New Testament. He had amazing revelations about God. Much of our theology is based on his writings. Yet he said: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. (1 Corinthians … [Read more…]
