Author Archives: Treasure

“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41).   We tend to forget, at times, our missionaries are just people. They are not immune from dealing with human … Continue reading →

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord” (Psalm 121:1-2a).   Today begins our Pre-Thanksgiving Week of Prayer. We will continue with our Bible study devotions next week … Continue reading →

“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds. He struck down two ariels of Moab. He also went down and struck down a lion in a pit on a day when … Continue reading →

“When I am afraid, I will trust in you” (Psalm 56:3).   I will never forget this verse because it was the first one I ever memorized. When I was a little girl it was easy to recite over and … Continue reading →

“Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).   Women in the early church were commended for their faith and benevolent work. They cared about the needs of … Continue reading →

“And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul” (Acts 16:14). We’ve all … Continue reading →

“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretations is called Dorcas:  this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did” (Acts 9:36).   The story of Dorcas is a familiar one. Her … Continue reading →