Hymnal Library
Uplifting reflections, hymn stories, and practical faith insights for daily worship and Christian growth.
Our society is changing rapidly. One of the changes we increasingly see is the practice of sending elderly parents or grandparents to nursing homes, retirement homes, or other institutions when they become old and need greater care. In some situations, …
A Scripture song begins with Scripture. That may sound obvious, but it is the most important principle in the entire process. A Scripture song is not simply a Christian song with a Bible verse added somewhere in the lyrics. The …
The word godliness appears many times in the New Testament, yet it is often misunderstood. Some people think godliness simply means being a good person, following religious rules, dressing a certain way, or avoiding certain sins. But biblical godliness is …
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” — James 4:17
When we think about sin, we usually think about the things we should not do. We think about lying, stealing, …
The Bible says something unusual about Jesus Christ: He is a priest, but He is not a priest after the order of Aaron. He is a priest “after the order of Melchisedec.” Hebrews 5:6 says, “Thou art a priest for …
Climate change has become one of the most debated subjects in our generation. Governments make policies around it, organizations campaign about it, scientists warn about it, and people passionately disagree about what should be done. Even among Christians, there are …
One of the most thought-provoking statements Jesus made is, "The last shall be first, and the first shall be last." This powerful teaching appears in several places in the Bible, including Matthew 19:30 and Matthew 20:16. While it may …
One of the most common misunderstandings about the Holy Spirit is the idea that He is merely a force. Some imagine Him as God's power, an invisible energy that God sends out to accomplish His will. Others speak about “using …
One of the most repeated truths in the New Testament is that Jesus Christ is "seated at the right hand of God." It appears in passages such as Psalm 110:1, Mark 16:19, Acts 2:33, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 3:1, …
The word Jubilee may sound like a celebration, but in the Bible it was much more than a festival. It was a God-ordained year of release, restoration, and liberty given to Israel under the Law of Moses. The instructions are …
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