Author: Cecil Price (Cecil Price)

This past week, citizens of the United States of America celebrated the 247th year of independence from England that commenced on July 4, 1776. Many other countries around the world celebrate a day of independence from a past governing authority while some countries or nationalities continue to anticipate a future day of independence from another...

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6, 7, NASB). We hear from God through His Word, the Bible. God delights...

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20, NASB). Last week, churches around the world celebrated Resurrection Day, or Easter, commemorating the Lord Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the grave.  1 Corinthians 15 presents an abundance of facts about Christian resurrection. The apostle Paul...

Libraries were once filled with people searching for information. And, most families owned a prized set of encyclopedias that were somewhat obsolete the moment they were purchased. Today, with the Internet and various other devices on our tablets and phones we have instant access to information on millions of subjects. You’ve probably heard the statement:...

For Americans, the month of February has two major holidays: Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. One doesn’t have to think twice as to which one is the most popular, and the one most of us remember. When you think of love, what comes to mind? May these Bible verses encourage you in relation to true...

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of...

This month, we join millions of Christians, and billions of other people around the world, in celebrating the earthly birth of Jesus. Christmas is a special time, and a memorable holiday. For followers of Christ, it’s an occasion to focus on the love of God, and in particular, the Son of God. The thoughts of...

In every new day that God gives us, He provides opportunities. These opportunities involve responsibilities, blessings, privileges, tasks and sometimes surprises. To be sure, we’re usually busy and have a list of things we need and hope to accomplish. Yet, for every day the Lord gives us, we should be grateful. The word gratitude expresses...

The Bible provides us with truth. God’s Word tells us about Himself, the world, ourselves, and eternity. As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ we are to be interested in God, His revelation to us in the Scriptures, and living lives pleasing to Him. Here are some selected Bible verses informing us about things that...

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children ofGod, even to those who believe in His name, 13  who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12, 13, NASB). The Bible informs us...