The WORD Alive
Bringing the Word into everyday life
I read yesterday where some people in areas not previously affected by the pandemic are asking seriously, Are we doing enough? Are we washing our hands enough? Are we using hand sanitizer enough? Are we social distancing enough? Are we sanitizing enough? In other words, we know we are doing the right things, but are … [Read more…]
The silent preaching of a godly life is at the heart of Christ-like living. It is said different ways, with different illustrations. Take the poet’s version: “I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day;I’d rather one would walk with me than simply tell the way.” How many times did Jesus say, “Follow Me”? … [Read more…]
You heard someone say, “I’m out of shape.” They refer to the fact that their physical bodies aren’t up to par. Maybe their clothes are not fitting right, or they are tired, but the underlying reason is usually that they need more exercise. Their muscles aren’t accustomed to what they are asking them to do. … [Read more…]
Could we say that all of God’s heroes have been runners? And I don’t mean they were just casually running. They were running to WIN! Running is a metaphor used all through Scripture. Just as physical running needs exertion, effort, push, and a mindset to keep going, so spiritual running—for the prize of life eternal—needs … [Read more…]
Most of us have had at least some acquaintance with sandpaper. If you need to get the burrs and bumps off a piece of wood, you don’t start with velvet, or even a soft cloth. You need sandpaper. Sanding plays an important role in the making of fine furniture. The quality of the wood may … [Read more…]
Pillars are often the one surviving part in the ruins of an ancient city. Archeologists studying these pillars can often identify the civilization by their structure. Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, is an archaeological site currently being excavated in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The excavation has been ongoing since 1996 by the Turkish government. The … [Read more…]
Do we appreciate the privilege of waking up after a night’s sleep? In the words of a poet, “Every day is a new beginning, every morn is the world made new.” If life were one continuous succession of hours, think how different it would be! But no, God wisely decreed that we must sleep. And … [Read more…]
It is too much. It isn’t real. Life doesn’t allow that much praise. There is too much trouble, too much difficulty, too much suffering. But no, David was writing a hymnbook for his people, and it needed this level of praise in spite of trouble. The people needed to remember praise WHATEVER the struggles of … [Read more…]
If you are going to learn to play the piano, one of the earliest lessons is that everything scales up or down from “middle C.” It doesn’t matter what the tune or the rhythm or the tune, every note is calculated from “middle C.” The first letter of the alphabet might seem like a more … [Read more…]
God wants those who are humble, submissive, compliant with his ways, ready to do His will, not their own. Is this always true? No exception. The way to higher Christian attainment is down the path of humility. It is the TEACHING of Jesus from beginning to end. Matt. 23:12 12And whoever exalts himself will be … [Read more…]