The Supernatural is Fast Becoming Simply Natural

The Supernatural is Fast Becoming Simply Natural

Jesus was never amazed at miracles. He glorified his Father for them and rejoiced at their beneficial effects on those who received them. To silence a storm on Galilee, Jesus transferred His inner peace to the outer tumult and quieted the storm with three words. The...
A Simple Question Deserves a Simple Answer

A Simple Question Deserves a Simple Answer

Success and prosperity draw those who are upwardly mobile and attracted by what is promised by positive preachers. However, if it does not work as well for those lower on the social and economic scale as it does for those higher, it might not be all that different...
Our Fresh From Heaven Daily Bread

Our Fresh From Heaven Daily Bread

Matthew 8:16-17 proves that in Christ’s atonement the healing promised us in Isaiah 53:5, was “fulfilled” physically. Every healing listed in Matthew chapter 8 is physical, not just spiritual. Peter the apostle saw Isaiah 53:5 as accomplished in...
When Righteousness Rules

When Righteousness Rules

The New Testament texts which state the fact of our present good standing in Jesus are too numerous to list here. Paul lists them in his letter to the Romans. In 2 Corinthians 9:10, where he states that our righteousness bears fruit in this life. He describes the...
“Here We Go Again!”

“Here We Go Again!”

“…But it’s all good!” Moab was the kind of relative the Jews could well have done without. In one of those passages understandably not found in most children’s bible story books, Lot’s two daughters got him drunk and both had an incestual relationship with him. (Their...
How to Handle What the New Year Brings

How to Handle What the New Year Brings

Jesus said we were not to worry. “Today’s worries are evil enough.” (Matthew 6:34) Live One Day at a Time. Here are some helpful suggestions: Source your news from Christian media and Real Time posts on YouTube (they do host good pages) to...

Peter E. Barfoot