Author: Administrador

“Last eve I paused beside the blacksmith’s door, And heard the anvil ring the vesper chime; Then looking in, I saw upon the floor, Old hammers, worn with beating years of time. “‘How many anvils have you had,’ said I, ‘To wear and batter all these hammers so?’ ‘Just one,’ said he, and then with … Continue reading “The Anvil Of God’s Word – Bible study”

A bad habit is difficult to overcome. For example, if we take off the first letter of the word habit, notice that it does not change a bit. If we take off another letter, the only word then left is bit. If we take off still another letter, the whole of it remains. However, if … Continue reading “Want To Overcome A Bad Habit? – Bible study”

O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry; When I have work, help me to remember the jobless; When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all; When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer, And remembering, help me to … Continue reading “O God, When I Have Food – Bible study”

On Saturday morning, February 1, 2003, as most of us were awakening, President George W. Bush spoke seven saddening words to the nation: “The Columbia’s lost. There are no survivors.” When an fiery accident destroyed NASA’s oldest space shuttle moments before the scheduled end of its twenty-eighth voyage, seven people – five men, two women … Continue reading “The “Risk” Of Being A Disciple Of Christ – Bible study”

The following poem by an unknown author reminds me of the parable of the talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. The one talent man could have at least given his employer a return on his investment, but he was so lazy he didnt even do that. The one talent man was thus classified as an unprofitable … Continue reading “Sitting By The Fire – Bible study”

The Lord once confronted the church in Sardis with these words: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God” (Revelation 3:1-2 – NKJV). … Continue reading “A Heavy Burden To Bear – Bible study”

I have a speaking engagement this weekend. I’ll be at the Southside Lectures in Lubbock, Texas. I’m speaking Sunday at 4 p.m.

The story is told of a Bible teacher who held up his well-worn Bible and told his students, “Every Christian should wear out a copy of the Bible every 10 years.” His challenge reminds me of the saying: “If you see a Bible that is falling apart, it probably belongs to someone who isn’t!” This … Continue reading “Let's Wear Our Bible Out! – Bible study”

According to an Internet source, there are over 33,000 denominations worldwide who claim to be Christian. However, they do not teach the same doctrine, they do not have the same belief, nor do they wear the same name. One of the more prominent statements heard today in the religious world is, It doesnt matter what … Continue reading “Are All Religious Teachings True? – Bible study”

On football fields throughout our land, cheerleaders point to the opposing stands and shout, “We’ve got the spirit, how about you?” The opposing cheerleaders reciprocate with an enthusiastic, positive reply. This scene continues with each side, in turn, raising the noise level by several decibels until the whole stadium reaches a deafening crescendo and interest … Continue reading “True Spirituality – Bible study”