Those who keep the good word have avoided the deceitfulness of riches. Deceitful indeed, for they smile and betray, put out the eyes, harden the heart, and steal away the life of God in the soul, filling it with pride, anger, and love of the world. It makes men and women enemies to the whole…

“They withered because they had no root.” Matthew 13:6 A preacher of the gospel cast the seed into the hearts of the hearers. The greatest philosophers cannot explain how the earth produces food from the seed sown. Neither can a preacher of the gospel explain how the soul of the person brings forth first weak…

“A farmer went out to sow his seed” Matthew 13:3 The parable signify is not only a comparison but, sometimes, a proverb. It is any kind of constructive speech in which spiritual things are explained in illustrated by natural. The story is the literal sense; interpretation (explanation) is the spiritual. Resting in the literal sense…

“Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matthew 3:2 The kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God are two phrases for the same thing. They mean not merely a future happy state in heaven, but a state to be enjoyed on earth—the proper disposition for the glory of heaven rather than the possession…

In this devotional, John Wesley describes how God’s righteousness can not be earned through human works. “Whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.” Romans 9:33 Simple faith is to “hard” for many people They make this objection: “If a person cannot be saved be all he or she can do, it will…

In today’s devotion, John Wesley talks about the relationship between our sin and the loving grace of God. Take a moment to read his thoughts. “Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!” Romans 6:1-2 It may be that some do not speak of the mercy of God saving or justifying…

In Today’s devotional moment John Wesley teaches us about relationship between faith, grace, and good works.  Please take a moment and prayerfully reflect on the words below. We have nothing of which to glory.  The apostle used words to this effect in the verses preceding the text (Ephesians 2:4-8):  “God, who is rich in mercy…even…

January 11, 2016 devotional moment is lightly modernized John Wesley excerpt discussing the role of pride in faith.  Take a moment and prayerfully reflect on the words below…

How would you rate your life today? For many, life is hard. We all face challenges at times that seem insurmountable. Options are limited. Consequences are bigger than mountains. And hope feels like an elusive myth. But hope does exist and through Christ it is sometimes the only way we get through. How? Read on…