Matthew 25:14 King James Version (KJV) THOUGHT FOR TODAY, November 13, 2019 “For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.” The snow continued to fall in the silent woods. Somewhere in the distance a train clattered along the frozen tracks. The haunting whistle soothed and yet saddened the soul. The old man wondered…Keep Reading

Luke 23, John 18-19 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 “THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS” Having uttered the words “It is finished,” Jesus called to the Father in a loud voice: “‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!’ And having said this he breathed his last” (Luke 23:46-47). God would have no difficulty in hearing even a whisper, so why did he call out with a loud voice? Three…Keep Reading

Psalm 74:17b THOUGHT FOR TODAY, November 12, 2019 “You have made summer and winter” It is the time of year when winter is playing “Hide and Seek” with some of us. Here is a frosty devotional because one of these days (maybe today) wintertime will say, “Ready or not, here I come.” Snowmen always smile. One would wonder why considering the fact that they have to stand out in the…Keep Reading

Matthew 27, Mark 15 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 “THE DAY DARKNESS OVERSHADOWED THE EARTH” “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:45-46). Some question whether God really forsook Christ, suggesting…Keep Reading

Ephesians 6:16-17 King James Version (KJV) THOUGHT FOR TODAY, November 11, 2019 “16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” “Lord, on this Veteran’s Day we thank you for every sacrifice that has been made for the…Keep Reading

John 14-17 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 “JESUS IS EITHER GOD OR A FRAUD” Jesus said, “And where I go you know, and the way you know” (John 14:5). Confused, Thomas responded, “Lord, we do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way? “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except…Keep Reading

Luke 22, John 13 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 “WHEN FAITH IS FALTERING” Concerning the devil, Peter wrote, “Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and…Keep Reading

Matthew 25 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 “LOST OPPORTUNITY” The parable of the talents is possibly one of the best known and most misused of all of Jesus’ parables. In modern English, the word “talent” means an aptitude or skill. In the Bible, the word refers to a measure of weight and unit of currency. In attempting to apply the parable, some will say, “My talent is singing.” Another…Keep Reading

Matthew 25 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 “LOST OPPORTUNITY” The parable of the talents is possibly one of the best known and most misused of all of Jesus’ parables. In modern English, the word “talent” means an aptitude or skill. In the Bible, the word refers to a measure of weight and unit of currency. In attempting to apply the parable, some will say, “My talent is singing.” Another…Keep Reading

Matthew 24 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019 “THE BIG THREE” “The Big Three” used to refer to the three dominate carmakers in American: Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. The big three of our title are three things the Scriptures tell us that prepare us for the second coming of Christ which we explored yesterday as recorded in Mark 13. Matthew’s account varies some from Mark’s, but they are in…Keep Reading

Mark 13 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019 “THE KEY TO PREPARING FOR THE SECOND COMING” For thousands of years infallible humans have been predicting the second coming of Christ, and each time someone sets a date it turns out not to be true. This obsession with fixing the date of the second coming has spawned several “millennial” theories. Premillennialism teaches a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth, following…Keep Reading

Matthew 23, Luke 20-21 THOUGHT FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 “FROM THE CHAIR” In much of Christendom only certain people, holding certain academic degrees, and having been ordained by an official of the denomination are allowed to perform the work of the ministry. Other functions are reserved for the higher clergy, such as bishops or above speak ex-cathedra or “with the full authority of office.” The scribes and Pharisees spoke…Keep Reading