Archives
December 29
LOOKING FORWARD IN WORSHIP
December 22
LOOKING FORWARD TO LOVE
December 15
LOOKING FORWARD TO JOY
December 8
LOOKING FORWARD TO PEACE
December 1
LOOKING FORWARD WITH HOPE
November 24
THE GOD WHO RESCUES
November 17
JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS: FAMILY RECONCILIATION
November 10
JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS: FAMILY JEALOUSY
November 3
JACOB AND ESAU: FAMILY RIVALRY
October 27
ISAAC AND REBEKAH: FAMILY FAVORITES
October 20
ABRAM AND LOT: FAMILY RIGHTS
October 13
Cain and Abel: Family Responsibility
September 1
Purpose Questioned
July 14
God’s Promise of a New Covenant
July 7
God’s Promise of a King
June 30
Praying for Our Nation
June 23
God’s Promise to Make a Holy Nation
June 16
God’s Promise of Blessing
June 9
God’s Promise of Preservation
June 2
God’s Promise of Fruitfulness
May 19, 2024
Doing Life Together in Christ
May 12, 2024
Serving in Christ
April 28, 2024
Growing in Christ
April 14, 2024
Built on Christ
April 7, 2024
The Mission of Jesus Shared
March 31, 2024
The Resurrection of Jesus
March 24, 2024
The Death of Jesus
March 17, 2024
The Identity of Jesus
March 10, 2024
The Ministry of Jesus
February 25, 2024
Maturing Faith
February 18, 2024
Confident Faith
February 11, 2024
Praying Faith
February 4, 2024
Expectant Faith
January 28, 2024
Yielded Faith
January 21, 2024
A Cry for Justice
January 14, 2024
Life-Changing Faith
January 7, 2024
The Protection of God’s Name
December 31, 2023
The Rightousness of God’s Name
December 24, 2023
The Salvation Expressed in God’s Name
December 17, 2023
The Expressed Love In God’s Name
December 10, 2023
The Majesty of God’s Name
December 3, 2023
The Importance of God’s Name
November 26, 2023
God Deserves Our Thanks
November 19, 2023
Is Hell Real?
November 12, 2023
Won’t All People Ultimately Go To Heaven?
November 5, 2023
Is Jesus the Only Way to God?
October 29, 2023
Why Do We Suffer?
October 22, 2023
Are Miracles Relevant?
October 15, 2023
Does it really matter which truth I believe?
October 8, 2023
Prepare for Battle
October 1, 2023
Confess Wholeheartedly
September 24, 2023
Live Courageously
September 17, 2023
Speak Truth Boldly
September 10, 2023
Pray With Passion
September 3, 2023
Develop Strong Convictions
August 27, 2023
Abigail: A Woman of Wisdom
August 20, 2023
Set Apart for the Journey
August 13, 2023
Set Apart in the Way We Live
August 6, 2023
Set Apart in the Way We Think
July 30, 2023
Set Apart But Not Alone
July 23, 2023
Set Apart by Christ
July 16, 2023
Set Apart: The Holiness of God
July 2, 2023
Barnabas and Paul
June 25, 2023
Mordecai and Esther
June 11, 2023
Moses and Joshua
May 28, 2023
Avoiding a Critical Spirit
May 21, 2023
The Strength to Stand Against Temptation
May 14, 2023
Recovering from a Fall into Temptation
April 30, 2023
The Temptation to Test God
April 23, 2023
The Temptation to Rely on Myself Instead of God
April 16, 2023
The Source of Temptation
April 9, 2023
Jesus Rose Again to Give Me Life
April 2, 2023
Jesus Died For Me
March 26, 2023
Jesus Opened My Eyes to the Truth
March 19, 2023
Jesus Gave Me Grace and Forgiveness
March 12, 2023
Jesus Restored My Life
March 5, 2023
Jesus Met My Greatest Need
February 26, 2023
Does it Lead You to be More Like Jesus?
February 19, 2023
Does it Honor God?
February 12, 2023
Does it Align with God’s Character?
February 5, 2023
Does it Call You to Trust God?
January 29, 2023
Does it Bring Conviction?
January 22, 2023
Does it Agree with the Bible?
January 15, 2023
Valued by God
January 8, 2023
Joy in the Place of Fear
January 1, 2023
Courage in Place of Fear
December 25, 2022
Submission to God in Place of Fear
December 18, 2022
Love in the Place of Fear
December 11, 2022
Security in the Place of Fear
December 4, 2022
The Fear of God
November 27, 2022
Three Reasons for Giving Thanks
November 20, 2022
Communicate God’s Word
November 13, 2022
Obey God’s Word
November 6, 2022
Meditate on God’s Word
October 30, 2022
Study God’s Word
October 23, 2022
Hear God’s Word
October 16, 2022
Why We Need God’s Word
October 9, 2022
Faith on Display in Your Priorities
October 2, 2022
Faith on Display in Facing the Enemy
September 25, 2022
Faith on Display in Your Conversations
September 18, 2022
Faith on Display in Your Actions
September 11, 2022
Faith on Display in Relationships
September 4, 2022
Faith on Display in Hard Times
August 28, 2022
Share Christ with Your Neighbor
August 21, 2022
Forgive Your Neighbor
August 14, 2022
Honor Your Neighbor
August 7, 2022
Pray for your Neighbor
July 31, 2022
What Does Love Look Like?
July 24, 2022
Who is Your Neighbor?
July 17, 2022
United through the Spirit
July 10, 2022
Walking with the Spirit
July 3, 2022
Interdependent Independence
June 26, 2022
Filled with the Spirit
June 19 2022
Indwelt by the Spirit
June 12, 2022
Born Again by the Spirit
June 5, 2022
Convicted by the Spirit
May 29. 2022
Stay Prepared and Ready
May 22, 2022
Keep Serving Faithfully
May 15, 2022
Trust God’s Timing
May 8, 2022
Watch for Christ’s Return
May 1, 2022
Know What is Coming
April 24, 2022
Stand Strong to the End
April 17, 2022
Jesus Lives – And You Can Too
April 10, 2022
A Life of Victory
April 3, 2022
A Life of Persecution
March 20, 2022
A Life of Trust
March 13, 2022
A Life of Loyalty
March 6, 2022
A Life of Humble Service
February 27, 2022
The Pitfall of Guilt and Grudges
February 20, 2022
The Pitfall of Bitterness
February 13, 2022
The Pitfall of Hard Times
February 6, 2022
The Pitfall of Injustice
January 30, 2022
The Pitfall of Temptation
January 23, 2022
The Pitfall of Betrayal
January 16, 2022
Seeking Justice in an Unjust World
January 9, 2022
The Ruler Who Cares for His People
January 2, 2022
The Light and Glory of God
December 26, 2021
The King Who Reigns Forever
December 19, 2021
The Savior Who Came to Us
December 12, 2021
The Light in the Darkness
November 28, 2021
Confidence in Times of Testing
November 21, 2021
Give Thanks to God
November 14, 2021
Confidence After we Fail
November 7, 2021
Confidence in Seasons of Uncertainty
October 31, 2021
Confidence in the Midst of Conflict
October 24, 2021
Confidence in the Face of Fear
October 17, 2021
The Basis of Confidence
October 10, 2021
Sure of Salvation
October 3, 2021
Sure of God’s Love
September 26, 2021
Sure of Victory
September 19, 2021
Sure of the Truth
September 12, 2021
Sure of a Relationship
September 5, 2021
Sure of Forgiveness
August 29, 2021
Lead Others to Serve
August 22, 2021
Serve Even When Discouraged
August 15, 2021
Serve with Loyalty
August 8, 2021
Serve through Prayer
August 1, 2021
Serve with Trust
July 25, 2021
Serve with Courage
July 18, 2021
Sufficient in Christ Alone
July 11, 2021
Faithful in All Things
July 4, 2021
Vigilant Against Complacency
June 27, 2021
Strong in Purity
June 20, 2021
Uncompromising with Truth
June 13, 2021
Steadfast in Difficulties
June 6, 2021
Characterized by Love
May 30, 2021
Trust God to Work
May 23, 2021
Share the Message
April 18, 2021
The Return of Jesus
April 11, 2021
The Work of the Holy Spirit
April 4, 2021
The Resurrection of Jesus
March 28, 2021
The Death of Jesus
March 21, 2021
The Nature of Sin
March 14, 2021
The Purpose of Humanity
March 7, 2021
The Nature of God
February 28, 2021
Joining God’s Work
February 21, 2021
Connecting to Christ’s Body
February 14, 2021
Maintaining Focus on God
February 7, 2021
Intimacy with God
January 24, 2021
The Benefit of Spiritual Disciplines
January 17, 2021
Created for a Purpose
January 10, 2021
Weathering the Blues
January 3, 2021
Overcoming Worry
December 27, 2020
Redirecting Anger
December 20, 2020
Embracing Joy
December 13, 2020
Shaking off Fear
December 6, 2020
Walking in Grief
November 22, 2020
Committed to Worship
November 15, 2020
Committed to Pray
November 8, 2020
Committed to His Church
November 1, 2020
Committed to His Word
October 25, 2020
Our Commitment to Christ
October 18, 2020
Christ’s Commitment to Us
October 11, 2020
Honor All Relationships
October 4, 2020
Honor Marriage
September 20, 2020
Honor Parents
September 6, 2020
Place God First
August 30, 2020
We Stand Together in Spiritual Battle
August 23, 2020
We Strengthen One Another
August 16, 2020
We Encourage One Another
August 9, 2020
We Support One Another
August 2, 2020
We Pray for One Another
July 26, 2020
We are Joined Together
July 19, 2020
How Should I Respond to Politics?
July 12, 2020
The Culmination of our Hope
July 5, 2020
The Joy Arising from our Hope
June 28, 2020
The Endurance of our Hope
June 21, 2020
The Testimony of our Hope
June 14, 2020
The Expression of our Hope
June 7, 2020
The Basis for our Hope
April 19, 2020
Why the Resurrection Matters
April 12, 2020
The Truth of the Resurrection
April 5, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: The Words Eternal Life
March 29, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: The Word Sanctified
March 22, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: The Word Faith
March 15, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: The Word Salvation
March 8, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: The Word Lost
March 1, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: The Word Holy
February 23, 2020
How Can I Honor God in my Suffering?
February 16, 2020
Where Does Comfort Come From?
February 9, 2020
Does God Really Understand my Pain and Suffering?
February 2, 2020
What is God’s Answer to Suffering?
January 26, 2020
Why am I Suffering?
January 19, 2020
How Can God use Me When Others Suffer?
January 12, 2020
Why Does Suffering Exist?
January 5, 2020
What Proof Does My Testimony Offer?
December 29, 2019
Aren’t All Religions the Same?
December 22, 2019
Is Jesus God?
December 15, 2019
Does Absolute Truth Exist?
December 8, 2019
Is There a God?
December 1, 2019
Do We Need to Defend Our Faith?
November 24, 2019
Living in Gratitude
November 17, 2019
God’s Will and the Glory of God
November 10, 2019
God’s Will and My Circumstances
November 3, 2019
God’s Will and the Church
October 27, 2019
God’s Will and the Holy Spirit
October 20, 2019
God’s Will and the Bible
October 13, 2019
God’s Will and My Will
October 6, 2019
Uncomplicated Relationships
September 29, 2019
A Slower Pace
September 22, 2019
Godly Contentment
September 15, 2019
The Key to Contentment
September 8, 2019
A Daily Pursuit
September 1, 2019
A Centered Life
August 25, 2019
Leave a Legacy
August 18, 2019
Remember God’s Faithfulness
August 11, 2019
Worship Continually
August 4, 2019
Act with Courage
July 21, 2019
Pursue Godliness
July 14, 2019
“Mentoring: How to Equip and Encourage Others”
July 7, 2019
“The Samaritan Woman: Faith Worth Sharing”
June 30, 2019
“The Poor Widow: Faith That Gives”
June 23, 2019
“Abigail: Intervening Faith”
June 16, 2019
“Hannah: Faith That Prays”
June 9, 2019
Deborah: Encouraging Faith
June 1, 2019
Rahab: Courageous Faith
May 26, 2019
“Exploit Your Friends”
May 19, 2019
“Hate Your Family”
May 12, 2019
“Let the Dead Bury Their Dead”
May 5, 2019
“Love Your Enemies”
April 28, 2019
“Sell Everything You Own”
April 21, 2019
“You’ll Never Die”
April 14, 2019
“God Won’t Forgive this Sin”
April 7, 2019
Full Contentment
March 31, 2019
The Problem With Wealth
March, 24, 2019
The Problem with Work
March 17, 2019
The Problem with Wisdom
March 10, 2019
The Problem with Pleasure
March 3, 2019
When Life Feels Empty
February 24, 2019
When False Religions Deceive
February 17, 2019
When Materialism Consumes
February 10, 2019
When Marriage is Questioned
February 3, 2019
When Substances Take Over
January 27, 2019
When Circumstances Overwhelm
January 20, 2019
When Life Is Expendable
January 13, 2019
When Races Collide
January 6, 2019
The Wisemen’s Worship
2018
December 23, 2018
The Angels’ Announcement
December 16, 2018
Mary’s Trust
December 9, 2018
Joseph’s Obedience
December 2, 2018
Isaiah’s Prophesy
November 25, 2018
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
November 18, 2018
A Prayer of Confession
November 11, 2018
Praying for Others
November 4, 2018
Praying for Ourselves
October 28, 2018
A Prayer of Surrender
October 21, 2018
A Prayer of Praise
October 14, 2018
The Object of Our Prayer
September 30, 2018
Authentic Joy
September 23, 2018
Intentional Love
September 16, 2018
Gracious Hospitality
September 2, 2018
Reality Check
July 15, 2018
Tithing: An obedient response to a Gracious God
July 8, 2018
What Happens Next?
July 1, 2018
What Should We Do Now?
June 24, 2018
Why Did Jesus Come?
June 17, 2018
Why Can’t We Fix It?
June 10, 2018
Why Are We In This Mess?
June 3, 2018
Why Are We Even Here?
May 20, 2018
Stand Up and Speak
May 13, 2018
Stand with Humility
April 29, 2018
Stand with Conviction
April 22, 2018
Be Ready To Stand
April 15, 2018
Our Righteousness
February 25, 2018
I Am a Light
February 18, 2018
I Am Just Passing Through
February 11, 2018
I Am a Priest
February 4, 2018
I Am a Minister
January 28, 2018
I Am a Child of the King
January 21, 2018
I Am Wonderfully Made
January 14, 2018
Jesus Corrects
January 7, 2018
Jesus Provides
2017
February 16, 2020
Proclamation
January 19, 2020
God Commissions
December 15, 2019
God Requires
November 17, 2019
Walk to Battle
November 10, 2019
Walk as a Family
November 3, 2019
Walking Wisely
October 27, 2019
Walking in Love
October 20, 2019
Walking Differently
October 13, 2019
Walking Forward
October 6, 2019
Walking Together
August 11, 2019
Living with Integrity
June 23, 2019
Staying on Course
June 16, 2019
Focus on Leadership
June 9, 2019
Instructions for the Church
March 10, 2019
Faith Expressed
March 3, 2019
Introduction to Mark
February 17, 2019
Opportunity Knocks
2018
After 12 years writing Bible studies for the Florida Baptist Witness, Mark Rathel, professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida (BCF), is passing the baton to Shawn Buice, Professor of New Testament and Greek at BCF. read more…
2018
November 25, 2018
The Ministry of Prayer
November 18, 2018
Christian, Are You a Practicing Hedonist?
November 11, 2018
Wisdom and Speech
November 4, 2018
Show Me Your Faith!
October 21, 2018
Wisdom for Life’s Trials
October 14, 2018
Spirit-Enabled Love
October 7, 2018
Walk by the Spirit
September 30, 2018
The Way Forward is Never Behind Us
September 23, 2018
From Prison to Adoption
September 9, 2018
True Grace Gospel
September 2, 2018
The True Gospel
August 19, 2018
A Biblical Model of Thanksgiving
August 5, 2018
Belial verses the Battering Ram
July 29, 2018
Leadership Failure and Success
July 22, 2018
The Sword From Your Own House
July 15, 2018
The Sword Will Never Leave Your House
July 8, 2018
Your Sin Will Find You Out
July 1, 2018
Justice, Righteousness and Covenant Love
June 10, 2018
God Will Accomplish His Purposes
May 20, 2018
Graceful, Hilarious Kingdom Giving
May 13, 2018
How to Live for Jesus
May 6, 2018
Treasurers in Jars of Clay
April 29, 2018
God’s Comfort in Trials
April 22, 2018
Understanding Love
April 15, 2018
Spiritual Gifts
April 8, 2018
Remembering the Sacrifice
April 1, 2018
Assurance of the Resurrection
February 11, 2018
Sharing Your Testimony
February 4, 2018
Fulfilling the Responsibility
January 28, 2018
The Gospel and Baptism
January 14, 2018
The Unknown Known
January 7, 2018
The Tale of Two Deliverances
2017
December 31, 2017
Strenthening The Church Through Faithful Servants
December 24, 2017
The Promised One
December 17, 2017
Fight the Good Fight
December 10, 2017
Principles of Witnessing
