Do You Sound Like a Sounding Brass Or a Tinkling Cymbal?Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity [agape love], I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.— 1 Corinthians 13:1It seems that the apostle Paul encountered a group of people who were extremely “super-spiritual” in the city of Corinth. However, Paul was unimpressed with these people and their lev...  Read More

The ‘Morons’ of the World Are God’s Kind of People!For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise....— 1 Corinthians 1:26,27If you feel that you just aren’t smart enough to be used by God, then today’s Sparkling Gem is written just for you! Get ready...  Read More

Learn To Think Like a Snake!Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents,and harmless as doves.— Matthew 10:16When I was growing up, we had a lot of snakes in the countryside where we lived, and many of my young friends thought it was fun to search for and collect snakes. Because I was a typical little boy, I joined the rest of my friends in their purs...  Read More

Here’s How To Extinguish The Fiery Darts of the Wicked!Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. — Ephesians 6:16Would you like to extinguish every flaming dart the devil ever tries to shoot in your direction? Does that proposal sound too good to be true? Well, Ephesians 6:16 assures you that if you have your shield of faith lift...  Read More

Thoroughly Furnished Unto All Good Works!That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.— 2 Timothy 3:17When I was growing up, my father loved to go fishing. As the years passed and his love for fishing grew more intense, he purchased himself a boat so he could go to the lake and fish at any location he wished. I remember his first boat well. It was just a plain, simpl...  Read More

Tell-Tale Signs That Bitterness Is Growing in Your LifeLooking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.— Hebrews 12:15When you find yourself constantly saying something derogatory about someone else, pay attention to what’s happening! What you’re saying about that person is a tell-tale sign that some bad se...  Read More