Looking A Gift Horse in the Mouth is an interesting expression that comes from a bygone era. The giving and the getting of gifts will test the character of men. Years and years ago, an elderly couple put my family… Read More ›
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FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE
Faith, hope, and love just go together. Like in the epistle to the Colossians, Paul says to the Colossians that, “4 since we heard of your FAITH in Christ Jesus and the LOVE which you have for all the saints; 5 because… Read More ›
REAL CHANGE IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
C.S. Lewis was a great thinker and a genius in the use of words. When talking about the perfection Jesus called disciples to at the end of Matthew 5, Lewis said, “The command “Be ye perfect” is not idealistic gas…. Read More ›
LEARNING FROM CHRIST: CARING FOR OTHERS
Do we appreciate the selfless sacrifice of Jesus Christ? In Philippians 2, we have presented the selfish Christ who gave His all for the salvation of sinners. He “emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant” and “humbled Himself by… Read More ›
TURN THE OTHER CHEEK: STAND FIRM WHEN THREATENED
When the authorities tried to smooth things over and make nice with Paul and Silas for unlawfully beating a Roman citizen, Paul said, “No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out!” Now that was bold. I point out… Read More ›
TAKING THE BLAME; NOT PASSING THE BLAME, Psalm 51
David said, “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.” Ps 51:5. Now the Calvinists turn to this passage as proof text that man is born sinful. But is that what David is saying?… Read More ›
ETERNAL SECURITY? A CHRISTIAN CAN’T LOSE HIS SALVATION?
“4 For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers… Read More ›
WHY ARE YOU IN DESPAIR?
If anyone knew despair, it was David of Israel. His own sin was a cause of his grief. He said, “For I confess my iniquity; I am full of anxiety because of my sin.” Ps 38:18. He knew the despair… Read More ›
GOD MAKES YOUR DESIRES COME TRUE
“Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.” Ps 37:5 This is a passage the children in church have memorized. What does it mean? It means “your way”, your plan, hope, dream,… Read More ›
DID YOU CLEAN TOILETS IN A PAST LIFE?
The story is that the little boy died and went to heaven. The parents helped him write a book about what he saw when he was like 4 years old. Now everyone believes the book is awesome and talks about… Read More ›
A Conquering Faith 