Author Archives: heatonkent

“The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,” says the Lord of hosts. (Haggai 2:8) It All Belongs To Him After the children of Israel returned from the long captivity that saw the burning and destruction of the temple, … Continue reading →

Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you–being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ–I appeal … Continue reading →

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. (Proverbs 15:6) The House Of The Righteous There are many similarities of those who seek God and those who do not. … Continue reading →

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) The Agnostic Atheist There are distinctions … Continue reading →

And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did.” So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to … Continue reading →

Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” So He spoke this parable to them, saying: “What man … Continue reading →

Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38) Living In The Midst Of Bounty There have … Continue reading →

Then the Lord said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the Lord for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love … Continue reading →

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7) Giving Or Tithing One of the singular parts of worship from the beginning has been … Continue reading →

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the … Continue reading →