God made a promise to Abraham. It was a promise that wouldn’t be broken because God had looked into future-time and saw what would happen. A nation would descend from Abraham’s bloodline. So the Lord, in making the promise, said … Continue reading
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A male driver is pulled over by a cop and the following conversation takes place: Man: What’s the problem officer? Cop: You were going at least 75 in a 55 zone. Man: No sir, I was going 65. Wife: Oh … Continue reading
I’ve known for the longest time that the sign of the fish – commonly placed on today’s motor vehicles and business cards – is used to represent Christianity. I’ve known too that it first became widely used in the first … Continue reading
What do the following verses imply when the word “saint” is used? Acts 9: 13—“Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints at Jerusalem.” Acts 9: 32—”As Peter was traveling through … Continue reading
Within Christianity, it’s generally understood and accepted that the word “fornication” refers to voluntary sexual intercourse outside of marriage. That’s how the dictionaries define it too. But recently I was told by a dear friend that fornication’s root meaning meant … Continue reading
Sometimes we take the tools of God and turn them into items of worship. That’s the way I feel about the cross, what with some who wear one as some kind of talisman. There is certainly importance and power attached … Continue reading
I’ve always known that there are Christians who want to coerce unbelievers into living Christian values. I just didn’t know, until recently coming across it, that there is a term for those who are extreme in this view. It’s called … Continue reading
Here’s a poem by guest writer, M.S.Lowndes. It speaks of how God sees us and loves us. You Are Worthy Don’t see yourself as insignificant, Not worthy to come before God, Fearing the stains are too deep … Continue reading
There are two things about Judas that apply to many professed Christians today. That would be as a follower, but not as a believer who acts accordingly. That’s really strange too when you think about Judas’ position. I mean he … Continue reading
I’m thinking of two reasons as to why those who make, legislate, and enforce the laws should be prayed for. Firstly, whether they know it or not, they are serving in a capacity ordained by God. Their authority doesn’t come … Continue reading
I believe that when we’re agitated, on edge, impatient, full of worry, arrogant, and at times disappointed in ourselves, it’s because we think too much of ourselves; having forgotten that the flesh naturally desires to puff us up into an … Continue reading
The way that the Bible writers, Matthew and Luke, recite the conditions surrounding the death of Judas (Jesus’ betrayer), is a classic demonstration of different witnesses relaying different details about the same event. On the surface, their testimony seems conflicting. … Continue reading
A couple of posts ago, I wrote Complaining (revised to Don’t Complain to the World). In it, I talked about how complaining before the world can damage the soul and the cause of the kingdom’s invitation to the world. This … Continue reading
The new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house, it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but there was no answer to his repeated knocks at the door. He took out a card, wrote … Continue reading
God doesn’t want us to lay out our complaints for the world to see. To be a complainer in that manner – publically expressing dissatisfaction about our lives or about Him – not only spiritually and physically drains our souls; … Continue reading
It is only through self-control that we can adhere to the apostle Paul’s admonition to extract from our lives everything that is a dirty contaminant. In this way, he says, we show respect for our Lord (2 Corinthians 7: 1). … Continue reading
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
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