Type your new text here. Type your new text here. Type your new text here. Type your new text here. Type your new text here. Type your new text here. ... . . Source: Sparkling Gems From The Greek Vol. 1: 365 Greek Word Studies For Every Day Of The Year To Sharpen Your Understanding Of God's Word | Rick Renner...  Read More

Preparing the Troops For Battle! Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;but exhorting one another....— Hebrews 10:25 The word “exhorting” is a powerful little word! It’s the Greek word parakaleo, a compound of the words para and kaleo. Para means alongside and kaleo means to call, to beckon, or to speak to someone. When these two words are compounded together,...  Read More

Where Should You Go When You Get Discouraged? Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is....— Hebrews 10:25 People tend to skip church and stay away from other believers when they get discouraged. Maybe you know someone who has done this. Maybe you’ve even done it yourself at a time in your life when you felt discouraged or depressed.There are a myriad of reasons ...  Read More

A Unique Receptacle Specially Made for the Power of God! Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.— Ephesians 6:10 Could you use some extra strength today? I want to draw your attention to the word “strong” in Ephesians 6:10. It is the Greek word endunamao, a compound of the words en and dunamis. The word en means in. The word dunamis means explosive strength, abi...  Read More

When Your Attitude Stinks So Badly That It Affects Everyone Around You! Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.— James 1:21 Today I want to speak to you from James 1:21. I want you to particularly look at the words “filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.” Since James tells us that we must...  Read More

Learning To ‘Follow the Leader’ For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.— Romans 8:14 When I was a small boy, my siblings and I used to play a game called “Follow the Leader.” I always wanted to be the leader, but my older sister always claimed that coveted leadership role. As leader, she had the right to tell us what to do, what games we would or would not play, who ...  Read More

Have You Said ‘Thank You’ Today? [I] cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers. — Ephesians 1:16 When was the last time you gave thanks from your heart for the loved ones God has placed in your life? The phrase “give thanks” in Ephesians 1:16 comes from the Greek word eucharisteo, a compound of the words eu and charis. The word eu means good or well. It denotes a genera...  Read More

It’s Time for You To Act Fast! And others save with fear.... — Jude 1:23 Have you ever known fellow believers who got caught up in sinful lifestyles that had the power to destroy their lives? How did it affect you when you saw them making those harmful decisions? I don’t know about you, but I find it heartbreaking when I see someone I love doing things that are self-destructive and harmful to his ...  Read More

How To Remedy Spiritual Boredom in Your Life! But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.— James 1:22 Do you ever get bored with church or with your spiritual life? If you say, “Yes, I get bored with my spiritual life all the time,” I want to help you understand the root of that spiritual boredom.There is one primary reason why people get spiritually bored. It is ...  Read More

Dealing With Wrong Attitudes The Right Way Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.— James 1:21 Today I would like to draw your attention to the words “lay apart” in the verse above. These words are taken from the Greek word apotithimi, a compound of the words apo and tithimi. The word apo mea...  Read More

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts,to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." — Colossians 3:15 Have you ever had one of those days when there was so much confusion whirling around your head that you felt like screaming, “STOP”?From time to time, everyone has that kind of a day. And when you do, your temptation is probably either to get in the flesh and react to s...  Read More