A familiar saying is, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” It’s a great saying because beauty can only be defined individually. What’s good looking to one can be ugly to another, and vice versa. Half of what I’ve … Continue reading
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My guest speaks of the gift that’s better than any other, for it is an appropriate gift for Christians to give on any day of the year. The Perfect Gift by Deborah Ann Belka I got you a fantastic … Continue reading
Materialism is the preoccupation with material things rather than intellectual or spiritual things. Because we live in a physical world, being concerned with and having material things is only natural. What we Christians must guard against, though, is the desire … Continue reading
The Bible doesn’t specifically state whether or not it’s okay for a Christian to serve in the armed forces. However, throughout the Bible, there are illustrations of many serving the Lord who also served militarily. Not only that, but certain … Continue reading
They stand outside of the prison complex, holding candles and singing songs. They are the protesters; a mix of non-believers and believers. Their protest is that it’s wrong that a condemned prisoner is about to be executed. “Human life is … Continue reading
I was reading, and the following confusing verses about self-defense abruptly stopped me. I’ll give you my take on them, though I’m not absolutely sure I have it right. The verses are 2 and 3 from Exodus 22. “If a … Continue reading
There are those who would have us believe that Christianity is all about receiving earthly, material wealth from God. The abundant spiritual life is that of monetary riches, they shout. But like Satan’s lies mixed with truth, this claim doesn’t … Continue reading
Extreme fighting, a mix of boxing, kick boxing, and wrestling, has become one of the most popular sports today. I’ve never watched a match, though. I’ve just caught glimpses of it while turning the channel. From what I can tell, … Continue reading
The Bible doesn’t say that there is a heavenly language. Yet some insist that it does; pointing to the apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 13: 1, saying—“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not … Continue reading
A clear conscious produces a pure heart. That’s the theme of today’s guest writer, Deborah Ann Belka. A Pure Heart by Deborah Ann Belka Lord, create in me a pure heart, a conscience that is clear … Continue reading
I will not be shaken nor torn from the belief in Jesus’ words. He said “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). That’s pretty clear. There … Continue reading
One Liners “So I was getting into my car, and this bloke says to me, ‘Can you give me a lift?’ I said “Sure, you look great, the world’s your oyster, go for it.” If the professor on Gilligan’s Island … Continue reading
Some of my most enjoyable times are sitting at a table at church, sharing a meal with the saints. The food is always good, and so is the conversation that’s almost always mixed with kidding around. At times the ambience … Continue reading
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). When the above verse is cited, it’s usually used in the commonly … Continue reading
Obvious sins are those listed in the Bible, starting with the breaking of any one of God’s Ten Commandments: false worship, idolatry, using God’s name in vain, not observing the seventh-day Sabbath, dishonoring parents, murder, adultery, stealing, lying, and coveting. … Continue reading
Jesus said that once we’re in heaven, we’ll be as the angels are in heaven. He was referring to the fact that angels don’t marry and aren’t given in marriage. The same will hold true for us (Matthew 22: 30). … Continue reading
My guest writer is right in saying only Jesus can calm the storm within. The Sea of Faith by Deborah Ann Belka My life is like a fish bowl, I keep swimming around in circles, I seem to turn … Continue reading
Since the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equal in substance and nature – therefore comprising the one God – then when we pray, we are involved with and praying to all three. Yet, sometimes, depending on the situation, I’ll … Continue reading
Is it okay to keep praying for the same thing over and over? That’s a common question in Christianity. Some preach “No.” Faith, they say, is asking once, and then believing you’ve received it. Yet I think about Jesus, in … Continue reading
Divine Words, the fabric of which is infinite power, were spoken and creation began—the earth’s land, water, sun, plant life, animal life, etc. Over and over we read in Genesis, “God spoke.” All life as we know it came into … Continue reading
Feelings are the second and final stage before committing the action of a sin. Feelings anticipate what we will be satisfied with in the natural: lust, worry, anger, resentment, pride, etc. The first stage of sinning is the thoughts that … Continue reading