By Ken Cooper
April 29, 2018
In matters of faith, God often calls us to take a path of significant resistance. In contrast, the course of least resistance is often the way of the world. It’s often easier to get along with the world. However, our usefulness for God is lost when we don’t take His path. We want to be like those great persons described in the Bible who stayed faithful in the face of often violent adversity.
By Ken Cooper
April 22, 2018
God made man in His image, not the other way around. However, many claim to not believe in God. Others try to make God into what they want Him to be. We ought to be careful to submit ourselves to God, instead of trying to get God to submit to our desires.
By Ken Cooper
April 22, 2018
The account of Ezra can help us learn how to teach and be taught. First, Ezra opened the book. He then taught all the people, including the little ones. Ezra explained the word as necessary to make sure his listeners understood. The people were attentive and listened with respect; they reacted with joy.
By Ken Cooper
April 15, 2018
The things of the Old Testament are recorded for our learning. God was with Gideon and will be with us today. Gideon was triumphant because God was with him. Just like Gideon sent home the fearful, so God will not use those who are afraid. God lowered the numbers in Gideon’s army. It may have not made earthly sense, but Gideon did not question God’s wisdom. Gideon’s army acted with unity. God had a duty for each man.
By Ken Cooper
April 15, 2018
Those who do not practice righteousness are not from God (I John 3:10). One day God will judge the world according to righteousness (Acts 17:31). Thankfully, God has revealed righteousness.
By Ken Cooper
April 8, 2018
Throughout history there are Christians who were able to improve themselves. They read the Bible and discovered areas where they were lacking. They may have found false teachings or behaviors that needed to be corrected. What about us today? Is there room for improvement? We can search our hearts and lives to get closer to God.
By Ken Cooper
April 8, 2018
The Christian life is compared to many things in the Bible. One of the most vivid comparisons is to a race. However, the Christian race is not physical. Just like a physical race, there is a criteria for winning the race a Christian runs. Much preparation and training must take place. The rules must be followed, or the runner will be disqualified. Despite the challenge, the prize is great.
By Jacob Jackson
April 1, 2018
There are many teachings about God and his word. However, not all of those teachings are healthy. God wants us to be healthy, so he has given us sound doctrine.
By Ken Cooper
April 1, 2018
The Bible places much emphasis on blood. Life is found in the blood. A pleasing sacrifice often required blood to be shed. In the New Testament, Christ shed his blood for us. He is the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.
By Daniel Dickerson
March 25, 2018
We can find fulfillment in being a Christian.