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No Other Name
(Acts 4:12 NIV) Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” The bible is very clear that there is only one name that will … Continue reading
Artificial God
(Proverbs 6:6 NIV) Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! Ants are amazing creatures. They can lift much more than their body weight. They have a structured society. They work together to achieve a common … Continue reading
Historical Christians to learn from- Part 1
As I get closer to a book launch in early March, myself and my co-author are learning a lot about what people are telling us are the most influential Christians of all time (since the Apostles). Its been a great … Continue reading
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Tagged Chemnitz, Melanchthon, Pope John Paul
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The Seduction of Sin
(James 1:13-15 NIV) When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; {14} but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged … Continue reading
The Manifestation of Love
(Luke 2:10 NIV) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Everyone wants to be loved. God is love. Whether we realize it … Continue reading
The Limits of Love
(Matthew 25:32 NIV) All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. True love requires limits. Without limits love cannot be the freedom … Continue reading
The Impropriety of Love
(Psalms 5:5 NIV) The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong. Since the beginning of time love has been misunderstood. Jesus’ life brought the most clarity to humanity that we have ever seen. God’s word … Continue reading
The Need of Love
(1 John 4:8 NIV) Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. We are created in the image of God but we are not God. Humanity is a race of beings that has been created in … Continue reading
But It Hurts
(Job 3:25 NIV) What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. There is no doubt that pain is associated with suffering. Pain is also associated with growth. The reality is that pain is associated … Continue reading
Like, Lust & Love
Like, Lust and Love all climbed into a boat one day and set sail for the land of Relationship. Like said that he just wanted to be friends. Lust said he could care less about friendship as long as he … Continue reading
Joseph the Patriarch- a story of forgiveness & God’s sovereignty
One of the greatest stories/events in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament, is that of Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob (Israel). When I think of his life I realize that I have a lot to learn about … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, influential Christians, Jacob, Joseph
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A Meeting of the Minds
You know the feeling. You’ve been there before. You wrestle one more time with the issue of whether you should go to church tomorrow morning. It’s one more Sunday morning session ( Saturday morning for some folks) that you feel … Continue reading
A Trip to Jail
In Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus speaks about when he will sit upon his throne and separate the sheep from the goats. In biblical times a sheep was an animal of value while a goat was an animal that was despised. His … Continue reading
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Tagged good works, kindness, love, obedience, prison, prison ministry, serving
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Marriage By Any Other Name
The sweetest of unions Cannot achieve What only two people Can truly believe Their union transcends Each of their roles Where once were two halves Now lives one Whole Each of us brings different perspectives to the discussion of marriage … Continue reading
Founding Fathers
(Matthew 22:21 NIV) “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Each country has a history of those people who have been instrumental in forming their government. The … Continue reading
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Tagged calling, faith, father, founding fathers, freedom, responsibility, worship
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