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Deepen Your Understanding of Scripture in One Year

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AMY TURNER

Many Christians find it helpful to read the entire Bible from beginning to end at least once each year. Developing this habit may not only strengthen discipline but also deepen understanding of God’s word. Rather than choosing random verses, readers start to notice the importance of context — recognising how surrounding passages shape the meaning of a verse. This careful approach helps prevent misunderstandings and teaches believers to interpret Scripture responsibly.

The Bible itself calls for this kind of thoughtful study. In 2 Timothy 2:15, it says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” Christians should take the reading and teaching of the Bible seriously.

In a world filled with endless opinions and beliefs, those who truly know the Scriptures have a steady foundation for their faith and life. The Bible offers clear guidance and security for the soul, no matter how uncertain the world becomes.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

A thought about the Importance of Obedience in Christian Life

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FLOYD ROGERS

God created parents — fathers and mothers — to guide and teach their children how to obey. Their role is to help us understand the importance of following instruction. When a person resists authority, they often turn against it. But if God is truly who He says He is, then we are meant to follow His will and His ways.

A heart that desires to obey will choose to do so willingly and with love. However, obedience doesn’t happen overnight. It’s something we must learn over time. People often stumble because they give in to temptation or choose to reject authority. But as we grow in our faith, we begin to realise that it is far better and wiser to obey God.

This learning journey shapes our Christian life, teaching us that obedience brings blessing.

You shall walk entirely in the way which the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and that it may be well for you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you will possess.

Deuteronomy 5:33

The Apostle Paul’s Admission of Flaws

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JEFF TURNER

In the Bible, there’s a well-known statement: “The good that I want to do, I do not do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.” Many might guess a troubled figure like King Saul or Judas Iscariot said these words. But surprisingly, these words came from the apostle Paul, one of the greatest leaders of the Christian faith.

Paul, the writer of 13 New Testament books and a powerful preacher of Jesus Christ, admitted this personal struggle in Romans 7:14-25. Even though he was deeply committed to God, Paul confessed that he still battled against sin within himself. This wasn’t a moment of weakness before his conversion, but an honest reflection as a believer.

This passage speaks for every Christian, no matter how faithful or spiritually mature they are. When followers of Christ compare their lives to the perfect standard of God’s law and the depth of their love for Him, they realise they often fall short. True believers don’t claim to be sinless. Instead, they recognise their flaws and eagerly look forward to the day they will be made perfect in heaven.

He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

John 1:8

The Power of Grace in Christianity

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JEFF TURNER

Throughout history, people have been drawn to hear the message of Jesus. In the Gospel of John, we see that while large crowds often gathered to listen, many left when faced with difficult truths. One example appears in John chapter 6, where Jesus tells the people, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws them.” This statement caused great offence then, and it continues to trouble many today.

The heart of the issue is pride. Every person is born into a state of sin and unbelief, and pride is a central part of that condition. This pride fuels countless false religions, all built on the idea that people can earn their way to salvation through good deeds. But Christianity teaches something entirely different — that salvation is not something one can achieve through effort.

People often resist this message because it means admitting their complete helplessness. Without God’s intervention, without Him drawing us, no one would come to faith. Faith is essential, yet it is not something we produce on our own. It is a response made possible only through God’s grace. This truth, though hard to accept for the proud human heart, should lead us to humility and gratitude.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – June 2025

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DAVID INGRAM, SR.

Welcome to the Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs of June 2025! This list is meticulously compiled based on the actual number of plays each song received in the previous month (May.) The Texas Gospel Top 30 is proudly submitted to top Southern Gospel publications including The Singing News and SGNScoops.

1 God Won’t – Nelons (featuring Autumn Nelon Streetman) – Daywind/New Day
2 More Than A Hollow Hallelujah – Isaacs – House of Isaacs
3 That’s What Faith Looks Like – Karen Peck & New River – Daywind/New Day
4 God Has Heard Your Cry – Taylors – StowTown/Provident-Sony
5 Standing With You – The Sound – New Day Records/New Day
6 Kick Up My Heels And Sing – Guardians – Daywind/New Day
7 Free – Brian Free & Assurance – Daywind/New Day
8 Goodness And Mercy – Lee Park Worship – Vital Records/New Day
9 Nothing Greater Than Grace – Mercy’s Well – Independent
10 He Remembers My Sin No More – Kramers – StowTown/Provident-Sony
11 Motel Bible – Scotty Inman – Daywind/New Day –
12 Sunshine On A Cloudy Day – Jeff & Sheri Easter (with The Archers) – Gaither Music/Capitol Christian
13 God Has A Way Of Workin’ It Out – Chronicle – ARS/New Day
14 None But Jesus – Erwins – StowTown/Provident-Sony
15 More – Allens – ARS/New Day
16 I Saw Angels Today – 2nd Chance Ministries – Independent
17 Child Of The King – Old Time Preacher’s Quartet – REAL Southern Gospel Records
18 Mercy River – Down East Boys – Sonlite/Crossroads
19 Jesus Stays – Jim & Melissa Brady – Daywind/New Day
20 No Better Time – Kingdom Heirs – Sonlite/Crossroads
21 Love ‘Em Where They Are – Gaither Vocal Band – Spring House Music Group
22 Build An Altar – Sunday Drive – StowTown/Provident-Sony
23 Still Under His Feet – Anthem Edition – Sonlite/Crossroads
24 Remember The Blood – Exodus – Independent
25 Door Wide Open – Gordon Mote – New Haven/Provident-Sony
26 Just To Know You – Heart 2 Heart – ARS/New Day
27 Troubled – LeFevre Quartet (with Joseph Habedank) – Daywind/New Day
28 Wait For It – Zane & Donna King – StowTown/Provident-Sony
29 Limitless God – 8th Street – ARS/New Day
30 Golgotha’s Call – Bibletones – Independent