For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. Because finding fault with them, He says “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant … Continue reading
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Practitioners of Spirit Slaying – causing people to collapse – use Bible passages as supposed confirmation that their practice is legit. They point to Daniel 8: 17, 18 and 10: 7-9. Revelation 1: 17 also is mentioned because of its … 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
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
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
Un-fallen angels, now and throughout eternity, are certainly capable of sinning. Throughout infinity, we will be too. But they won’t sin; just as we won’t, upon receiving our glorified, immortal bodies. Both groups will be capable of sinning because freedom … Continue reading
To read our minds, Satan would have to have the ability to be two things: omnipresent and omniscient. He has neither characteristic. Only God possesses those attributes. Though he is the small “g” god of this world (2 Cor. 4: … Continue reading
It would be great if we could reunite with our pets in heaven. If so, I would then get to be again with my little buddy, Sylvester The Cat, who looked just like the cartoon Sylvester; what with the black … Continue reading
Skeptics view the travel story about the prophet Jonah as not real. They’ve determined the whole account to be an allegory because of the episode in which he’s inside the fish’s belly for three days and three nights. However, there … Continue reading
Every now and then someone nearly dies and brings back from “the other side” a story of heaven or hell. One of the most recent occurrences was that of a little boy. His celestial journey was chronicled by his father … Continue reading
John 3: 13—“No one has ascended into heaven, but He who has descended from Heaven: the Son of Man.” This verse is often pointed out, especially by worldly critics, as an example of scripture contradicting itself. They say how can … Continue reading
Sometimes our day was just meant to be, as evidenced by the following given to me by my friend, Hermya. Me: God, can I ask you a question? God: Sure. Me: Promise you won’t get mad? God: I promise. Me: … Continue reading
Life is so precious to God. It must be because once we came into existence, the Lord did all He could to keep us around. When humanity, in Adam, rebelled against God and He knew we would continue to do … Continue reading
I recently heard on one of the TV news shows that a Christian place of worship on a military base couldn’t be adorned on the outside anymore with Christian symbols, signs and emblems. It was said that to do so … Continue reading
I know that they have heartfelt, good intentions. Credit should go to them for doing what most of us would do if we thought it was the right thing to do. But Christians who think they have to observe and … Continue reading
So, I’m sitting in a lobby, and this woman engages me in conversation. She doesn’t know me from Adam. She talks about her occupation and her family; especially the women in it who are all blessed with a gift. She … Continue reading
The following is what I basically told a young man who asked these two questions: Would you consider it better to be taught about God or to find God? When I say this, I mean is it better to have … Continue reading
I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying “Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who … Continue reading
The following newspaper article challenges the world’s notion that it’s supposed to be ruled by “only the fittest survive.” That principle may be in play, but it is not the only way. On television’s nature programs we often hear that … Continue reading
In a recent group discussion, somebody said that because the devil knew who Jesus was, and knew how Jesus’ death would affect his own destiny, it was idiotic for him to instigate Jesus’ crucifixion. Somebody else said that the devil … Continue reading