Author Archives: Treasure

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal” (1 Corinthians 12:7). The NIV Study Bible states: “Every member of the body of Christ has been given some spiritual gift that is an evidence of … Continue reading →

“Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40). From various Bible commentaries, we could gather that the Corinthian church had some unruly worship services.  Those services discredited God.  Paul gave this church guidelines and admonished them … Continue reading →

“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints” (1 Corinthians 14:33). The Corinthian church had many problems.  Jealousy surrounded their use of spiritual gifts and worship services were not regulated. … Continue reading →

“How is then brethren?  When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation.  Let all things be done unto edifying” (1 Corinthians 14:26). As we continue … Continue reading →

“God’s ways are as hard to discern as the pathways of the wind, and as mysterious as a tiny baby being formed in a mother’s womb”  (Ecclesiastes 1:5 NLT). As I ponder a mental list of all I’m thankful for, … Continue reading →

“How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony”  (Psalm 133:1 NLT). Aaah, the holidays are fast approaching.  Christmas sales are beginning even before your Thanksgiving turkey has been cooked!  Stores have stocked and over-stocked shelves.  Retailers … Continue reading →

“Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy”  (Matthew 5:7). As we end this PreThanksgiving Week of Prayer, our thoughts turn to Donna Crabtree who serves with her husband Jeff in Fredericktown, New Brunswick, Canada.  Donna exemplifies today’s Scripture … Continue reading →