Moments For You

"I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly," Jesus promised (John 10:10). Statements like this set my imagination to flight. I want to know more. Full life, abundant life, life the way God meant it to be when He created us—what more... Read more →

Here are John Newton's original words for "Amazing Grace." Using the Scripture references listed below, select the one that best matches each line of the hymn. See how many more verses you can find using your Bible. Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)   That saved a wretch like me!I once was... Read more →

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). If riches will thus do them good, all things shall work together to make them rich; if poverty, all things shall work together... Read more →

Amazing Grace! (how sweet the sound)   That saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,   Was blind, but now I see. John Newton, the author of this famous hymn, is an amazing testament to God's saving grace. Born in England in 1725, he was raised by a godly... Read more →

I do not have to tell you that Romans 8:28 is one of the most beloved verses in the Bible. You know that. Many of you could give testimony to that fact. You were sick and this verse was like medicine to your soul. You lost a loved one and... Read more →

Visit the memorial service following any tragedy, and you will most likely hear the song, "Amazing Grace." Its memorable words and soul-stirring tune (especially when performed on bagpipes) have captivated millions, and seem especially suited to times of collective sorrow. "Amazing Grace" is also one of the most-recorded songs in... Read more →

The hand of God is at the helm. He's steering us through the storms of life toward home, toward a safe haven. And He takes care to order all the events of our lives right now to speed us on our way there. This is what we call providence—God's overruling... Read more →

Many non-Christians know the hymn "Amazing Grace" but may not know what grace means. One day when evangelist D.L. Moody was studying the meaning of God's grace, he dashed into the street and shouted to the first man he saw, "Do you know grace?" Mystified, the man replied, "Grace who?"... Read more →

"Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins" (1 John 4:10). The promise of Romans 8:28 that "all things work together for good" is only given to "them that love God, to them who... Read more →

"All these things are against me" (Genesis 42:36). These words were spoken by Jacob, the father of the nation of Israel. Of his twelve sons, Joseph was his favorite, and so Jacob carefully and lovingly "made him a coat of many colors" (Genesis 37:3). Jacob fashioned Joseph's coat with only... Read more →

Some years ago I had occasion to speak with a lady who was traveling beside me, "Kindly allow me to ask you a question: Do you have everlasting life?" Her reply was, "I hope so." I told her that if she had everlasting life, she should know it. I continued,... Read more →

QUESTION: In Romans 8:28 we read, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Who are the ones that God has called? ANSWER: We believe that the Bible teaches that the called ones... Read more →

The Lord Jesus speaks of two "hours" in the fifth chapter of John. May we prayerfully consider these important times and weigh their eternal significance. "Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God:... Read more →

My life is but a weaving   Between my Lord and me.I cannot choose the colors,   He weaves so steadily. Oft times He weaveth sorrow   And I in foolish pride,Forget He sees the upper,   And I the underside. Not till the loom is silent   And the shuttles cease to fly,Will God roll back the canvas   And explain... Read more →

Romans 8:28 is one of those verses that perplex us most when the going is roughest. And yet we know the verse is true. We know it because the Bible says it. Faith appropriates it, even when we cannot understand. We know it is true because of the character of... Read more →