Weekly devotionals

Readings to encourage your heart and mind in the pursuit of Christ

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.

Guarding Our Hearts from Sexual Sin

I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl. — Job 31:1 Today we continue our study Question 138 of the Larger...

Rick Appleton

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death - Revelation 1:18...

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.

Sex and Chastity: Before and After Marriage

I belong to my lover, and his desire is for me. -Song of Solomon 7:10 Today we begin to study the Seventh Commandment, as found in...

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.

Avoid Hurtful Words and Actions

But no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse...

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.

Eating, Drinking, and Being Merry

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, –Colossians 3:23 Today we continue our study Question 136 of the...

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.

Love of Life and Self-Control

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. –Ephesians 4:31 Today we continue our...

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.

Our Obligation to Preserve Human Life

Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor's life. I am the LORD. - Leviticus...

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.

The Right and Duty of Self Defense vs the Sin of Murder

Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell...