Category: Christianity
Updated on September 28, 2023
Did Jesus Call The Syrophoenician Woman A Dog?
The Syrophoenician Woman In Matthew 15 and Mark 7, the Gospel writers record the story of Jesus healing the possessed daughter of a Syrophoenician woman. This story has been taught and read so many times that some folks …
Updated on January 8, 2024
Satan’s War On Women – From The Garden To Victory
Jesus Set Women Free – Why Do The Religious Insist On Bondage? Starting in the Garden, satan sought to divide mankind from God, and split man from woman. Explaining the results of their sin, and the curse that …
Updated on March 3, 2023
Mark 11:21-23 – Speak To The Mountain And Do Not Doubt
God’s Word Is True – An Example From My Life Today, I was doing some research for an article on Mark 11. This is where Jesus curses the fig tree, and then gives one of the most important …
Updated on September 28, 2022
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Truth Or Treat?
Much of Halloween glorifies evil and darkness, and is designed to instill fear. Believers should have nothing to do with any of these.
Updated on September 21, 2022
One Baptism – Water or Spiritual – Choose Wisely
11 I indeed baptize you in (with) water because of repentance [that is, because of your changing your minds for the better, heartily amending your ways, with abhorrence of your past sins]. But He Who is coming after …
Updated on August 26, 2022
The Chosen – A New Perspective on Jesus And The Woman At The Well
The Chosen – Now Streaming Online I’ve watched The Chosen, Season 1 & 2 and was quite pleased. The quality is very impressive for a crowd funded production. Unlike Gospel of John, which kept very carefully to the …
Posted on April 29, 2018
He Was A Good Man
There was a recent article that mentioned an exchange between a young boy and the Pope. The boy was allowed to ask the Pope the following question. “A short time ago, my dad died. He was an atheist, …
Updated on June 23, 2016
There Is A Way That Seems Right To Man
For many years the cry from the left was that you could not legislate morality. Now, they openly celebrate the Supreme Court doing exactly that. This latest attempt by the highest court to legislate from the bench has …
Updated on June 23, 2015
Green Is The New Gospel
In the 70s, my elementary school took a break from teaching necessary things like reading, writing, and arithmetic, to scare the britches off us kids about the coming ice age. Our biggest concern in life up to that …
Updated on April 7, 2015
Freedom From Religion
Around every Christian holiday, I can count on seeing a post or two shared on Facebook from an organization whose mission in life is to be free from religion. Strangely, I strongly endorse their efforts – but likely …
Updated on June 25, 2015
I Would Not Have You To Be Ignorant, Brethren
As a bored child in church, I would sometimes turn to the back of a hymnal to find anything to occupy my time. There you could find random lists of things like the corresponding dates to the next …
Updated on August 29, 2014
Its The End Of The World As We Know It
In the press leading up to the new Nicholas Cage movie, Left Behind, I came across an interesting quote from someone described as a Christian philosopher. Now I am not quite sure what that is, but it can’t …
Updated on August 16, 2014
To Suffer Or Not To Suffer
I recently took part in a discussion on suffering, specifically Christian suffering. All the usual anecdotes were offered, the unborn, the premature death, the physically disabled, those born into poverty, or living in war zones. The usual Biblical …
Updated on March 6, 2014
The Shining One – The Old Serpent
When I was a wee lad, there was a series of books published featuring the entire Bible illustrated in comic book form. I devoured each one, fascinated by the stories, miracles, and such a wonderful God. I soon …
Updated on March 4, 2014
Did God Really Say…
In my last post, I discussed the Blessing, the fall of man, along with Satan’s temptation of Eve. If you missed the article, I recommend taking a quick peek back before continuing. One of the most common weapons …
Updated on March 14, 2014
And God Blessed Them
“Why Did This Happen To me?” Its a question that gets asked far too often. And unfortunately, it is often coupled with a belief that tragedy, sickness, or death was sent by God. It is like a no-fault …
Updated on March 27, 2016
Day 4 – Lazarus, Come Forth!
In John 11, there is a remarkable story of Jesus raising Lazarus back to life after his death 4 days earlier. Jesus had already demonstrated God’s Power and Glory numerous times, and in numerous ways, including raising the …
Updated on July 12, 2022
God Is Not The Unjust Judge And You Are Not The Widow
In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus gives a short parable about a widow who keeps coming before an unjust judge, badgering him until he finally gives her justice. Then Jesus explains that God is nothing like the unjust judge, and …
Updated on November 4, 2022
Do You Believe In Love?
There is nothing wrong with romance and attraction. But that type of love, and those types of feelings, will not be the firm foundation you need to build a committed relationship. You need a love that is spiritual, eternal, and cannot fail. This is not a feeling, but a supernatural force that can change you into a reflection of Love Himself, who is Truth.
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Updated on August 22, 2013
Mette’s Christmas Miracle
by harrison
The Story Behind Mette’s Christmas Miracle “God will provide everything we need.” — Mette Background – Mette’s Christmas Miracle is the story of a small flock of sparrows that faced starvation during a Christmas blizzard. One of the …
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