Almost from the beginning of my spiritual journey, I’ve believed that love is an action that begins with the decision to act. Sometimes the decision is initially accompanied by loving feelings, but probably more times this isn’t the case. That … Continue reading
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“Go and sin no more” are words from the mouth of Jesus. They were spoken once after healing an invalid by the pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-15), and another time after forgiving a guilty, adulterous woman (John 8: 3-11). … Continue reading
I was just thinking that in all the Jesus paintings I’ve seen, none portray him as laughing—a smile, sure, but not outright laughter. I know that he was God on a serious mission, but come on, for Christ’s sake—He was … Continue reading
The following article contains the writer’s top ten list of rude conduct sometimes seen in his church. However, the list is not unique to his church. I’ve seen it in mine. More than likely, you’ve seen it in yours too. … Continue reading
There is a time for rejoicing and for gladness. My guest writer pinpoints it for us… This is The Day by Deborah Ann Belka Wake up today, decide to have a good day rejoice and be … Continue reading
Whenever your kids are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that even God’s omnipotence did not extend to God’s kids. After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing He said … Continue reading
A death had occurred. Family and friends of the deceased were gathered together. The pastor called for prayer. He called upon the Lord to comfort the mourners, as per His promise in Matthew 5: 3. It reads “Blessed are they … Continue reading
A scoffer is defined as one who mocks, ridicules, or scorns the belief of another. They’re everywhere: the classrooms, the printed media, radio, TV, our homes, on the job, etc. And sadly, these scoffers will only increase as the day … Continue reading
In the three major religions that believe in a monotheistic God – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam – one of the first things taught about God is that He is an eternal God. There isn’t a beginning or an end with … Continue reading
After kidnapping the 8-year-old girl, he sexually molested her and strangled her to death. This happened here in Jacksonville, Fla. about two weeks ago. About prison life, I’ve heard that this guy, like all incarcerated child killers, will be looked … Continue reading
In this month’s Article of the Month, The End-Time Seal, I stated that we’re living right now in the time between verses 13 and 14 of Revelation 6. That is the period that begins after the last of the sixth … Continue reading
I’ve never had children. From those who have, I’m told that the most awful thing for a parent to suffer is the death of a child. The parent would rather be the first to die. This is so; no matter … Continue reading
Today’s guest writer says “Give yourself and others the gift of forgiveness . . . it is freeing!” Where There’s Forgiveness By Deborah Ann Belka Where there is forgiveness, there is relief ~ where there is forgiveness there is belief … Continue reading
In an effort to refute my contention that the soul is not some separate, intelligent, immortal entity, the following verse was brought to my attention: And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the Lord, and … Continue reading
There was a recent story about the jailing of a little boy’s parents who refused medical help for their child. The child died. Actually, it’s an age-old story that I’ve heard throughout my life. In some of the other cases, … Continue reading
Sarah (not her real name) grew up in the Jewish faith. She converted, believing in Jesus, and was thrilled to attend her first Christian church. She became greatly disturbed, however, by the pictures of angels and heavenly scenes painted on … Continue reading
Whenever I read the following verse, I see the fair and just workings of God. That is the conclusion about God’s actions that the saints can expect when the books in heaven are opened to them, and God Himself will … Continue reading
After the flood, God spoke to the remnant of humanity— Noah and his sons. God told them to increase in number and fill the earth. But humanity had other ideas. It decided that all would congregate in one city. Humanity … Continue reading
At this church, every year on father’s day they would ask the fathers to stand up, then they would keep counting up in age until they got to the oldest father. on this particular father’s day, there remained two men … Continue reading
God appears to be a composite of male and female. The Bible says both were made in His image. The most interesting thing to me, though, is that both are called man. So a true man can’t be limited to … Continue reading
Ran across a spiritual term I’ve never heard before. It’s called “guff”. It’s a term that comes from the Talmud, which is a Jewish commentary on the Old Testament, and in particular the first five books called the Pentateuch. According … Continue reading