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
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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
Don’t know why, but whenever I’ve heard the fate of Adam and Eve discussed, the general assumptive agreement is that the two are saved. They will be available in heaven to answer our questions. And I can see why it’s … Continue reading
Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10: 17). It doesn’t come from within us. It is given as a component of the divine, spiritual nature contained in the fact that God’s words are spirit … Continue reading
Two nuns had just finished their shift at a hospital and were on their way back to the convent. They had just passed a gas station when their car ran out of gas. The two nuns frantically looked in their … Continue reading
Sinning, no matter the degree, is like breathing, eating, and drinking. It must be. Look around the world. Everywhere, every day, every minute, statistics tells us that sin is committed. Why is that so when righteous purity and cleanliness are … Continue reading
To begin with, there must be an acknowledgement of God’s kindnesses. These kindnesses are mercies from God that we don’t deserve. We don’t deserve them because this sinning world has turned its back to the Almighty One. We are naturally … Continue reading