“What I tell you in the darkness, speak ye in the light.” Matt. 10:27.

Our Lord is constantly taking us into the dark, that He may tell us things.

Into the dark of the shadowed home, where bereavement has drawn the blinds;
- into the dark of the lonely, desolate life, where some infirmity closes us in from the light and stir of life;
- into the dark of some crushing sorrow and disappointment. (more…)

Expiration dates are printed on just about everything nowadays, – even on soda pop cans.  One place you will not find an expiration date, however, is on-Salt.  Ever hear anyone say: “This salt tastes old. It must not be very fresh”?  Probably not. Salt never goes stale. (more…)

“…every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit.” – John 15:2.
 Do you enjoy seeing things grow? If so– you understand the principle that a plant must be pruned in order to produce at its peak. Dead wood and unhealthy parts must be cut away. (more…)

Many years ago, a new preacher moved to a large city. One day, he rode the bus from his home to the downtown area. After taking his seat, he noticed the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much in change.

He thought about it and finally told himself, “You’d better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.”

Then he thought, “Oh, it’s only a quarter. Who would even notice? Besides, the bus company will never miss it. Just accept it as a ‘gift from God’ and keep quiet.” (more…)