When Feathers Beat a Gun

By John Earp Psalm 91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler...

The Faith of Abraham

The Faith of Abraham By Oswald Chambers By faith Abraham . . . obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. — Hebrews 11:8 In the Old Testament, people demonstrated a close, personal relationship with God by separating themselves physically from...

Destiny of Holiness

By Oswald Chambers Be holy, because I am holy. — 1 Peter 1:16 Continually restate to yourself the purpose of your life: God’s destiny for humanity isn’t happiness or wealth; it’s holiness. His one aim, for all men and women, is to turn us into his sons and daughters....

The Initiative against Drudgery

The Initiative against Drudgery By Oswald Chambers Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. — Isaiah 60:1 Drudgery—that hard, dull, seemingly unimportant work that no one wants to do—is one of the finest tests of character there...

The Forgiveness of God

The Forgiveness of God By Oswald Chambers In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. — Ephesians 1:7 Beware of the pleasant view of the fatherhood of God, the view that says the reason God...

Obey the Word of God!

Obey the Word of God! Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor...