Today's Verse: Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. ~Matthew 4:1   In football, a tackle is the act of taking down the one in possession of the ball. When he is tackled, he is prevented from going any further with the ball. The one making the tackle has demonstrated superiority in stopping the ball from entering the end zone and preventing a score. In essence, it is the takedown of your opponent. This morning, let us see the take

Today's Verse: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. ~Galatians 2:20   As we begin a New Year, I am thankful to be alive. I am thankful for my salvation, the prospect of Heaven, good health, a good appetite, the blessing of being married, my children, my granddaughters, my church, and the privilege to serve the

Today's Verse: One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you. ~Joshua 23:10   If you own a dog and take it for a run, you need to make sure you have a good leash and grip on the leash. A hyperactive dog has a tendency to chase after other dogs it sees. Instead of the dog following you, you could find yourself chasing the dog. Sometimes in a competitive basketball game, the underdog team might get an upper

Today's Verse: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all...

Today's Verse: If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God....

Today's Verse: I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied...

Today's Verse: And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And...

Today's Verse: The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before...

Today's Verse: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning....

Today's Verse: And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said...

Today's Verse: Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to...

Today's Verse: And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened...

Today's Verse: And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest:...

Today's Verse: Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. ~Psalm 119:9 Psalm 119 is the...

Today's Verse: But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up...

Today's Verse: And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind: and they cried unto the LORD, and the priests...

Today's Verse: And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said...

Today's Verse: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning....

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. ~Proverbs 21:31 A battle royal is when two or more...

Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? ~1 John 5:5 One of my favorite hymns that we...