Did David’s Parents Forsake Him? (Ps. 27:10)

August 1, 2021 by admin

Did David’s Parents Forsake Him? (Psalm 27:10) Mike Johnson Many think Psalm 27 was written by David when he was fleeing from Saul. In verses 1-3, he expresses his complete confidence in God. In verses 4-6, he speaks of his love and communion with God, and then in verses 7-12, we see where David turns […]

Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Ps. 103)

May 27, 2020 by admin

“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” (Psalm 103) Mike Johnson There are 150 psalms in the Bible. David wrote most of them, but there are other writers, such as Asaph, Korah, Moses, and Solomon. There are many psalms classified as psalms of praise. A well-known psalm of praise is Psalm 103. Highly extolled, it is […]

Cleaning Out the Barn

April 13, 2020 by admin

Cleaning Out the Barn Mark McCrary Growing up, this was the job I hated the most (and, hated is not too strong a word). Three times a week I had to clean out the feed room in the barn. That includes everything you think would be included. It was a stinky, unpleasant job. I did […]

Lost Son

March 13, 2020 by admin

The Parable of the Lost Son Mike Johnson There are three very well know parables recorded in Luke 15. They are the parables of the “Lost Sheep,” the “Lost Coin,” and the “Lost Son.” The setting in which Jesus presented these parables is in verses 1-2. The publicans and sinners had drawn near Christ, prompting the Pharisees and scribes […]

Wicked Vinedressers

March 6, 2020 by admin

The Wicked Vine-dressers Mike Johnson The Bible indicates that Jesus taught a great deal by parables. He would take something the people were familiar with and compare it to a spiritual truth to educate them. In His parables, Jesus discussed such things as planting seeds, baking bread, finding a hidden treasure, going fishing, and losing sheep. […]

Can You Count the Stars?

November 23, 2016 by admin

Can You Count the Stars? Johann Hey Can You count the stars of evening That are shining in the sky? Can you count the clouds that daily Over all the world go by? God the Lord, who doth not slumber Keepeth all the bondless number: But He careth more for thee. Can you count […]

The Wrath of God

March 4, 2014 by admin

The Wrath of God Mike Johnson God loves everyone! This fact should cause us to be encouraged. Many people understand that God loves them, but they have misconceptions about His love. Some say, “God is a God of love; He will not punish me for my sins.” As a result of this attitude, many continue […]