Early on, in the timeline of the history, God explicitly described what His people (Israel) were supposed to be… Exodus … More
Category: Self Examination
Quenching the Polemical Discord
1 Corinthians 4:3-13 (HCSB) It is of little importance to me that I should be evaluated by you or by … More
Wasting Time
“The ‘Labor Theory of Value,’ (LTV) which is the amount of work that you put into something dictates the value … More
What is Sin?
Proverbs 14:34b (ESV) …sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 24:9a (ESV) The devising of folly is sin… Romans … More
That Helpful Tension
Matthew 22:34-40 (HCSB) When the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they came together. And one of them, … More
Deuteronomy 8:6… Walking in His Ways
Deuteronomy 8:6 (HCSB) “So keep the commands of the Lord your God by walking in His ways and fearing Him.” … More
What “law” is the Christian to follow?
What “law” is the Christian to follow? “The Moral”? “The Mosaic”? Christians debate this vigorously. It divides them. But, what … More
Ministry of Reconciliation or Ministry of Suffering
Unbiblical It is common to hear within Christian circles that God would never let us go through a trial or … More
Are You Astonished by His Teaching? Are You of the Blessed?
The Gospel of Matthew provides a detailed description, given by Christ Himself to a listening crowd, which characterizes those of … More
Prove Yourself a Man (Prove Yourself a Christian)
Just before King David had died, he had given his son Solomon some direct orders regarding a few things which … More
Do You Love the Habitation of God… The Place Where His Glory Dwells? (Psalm 26: With an Emphasis on Verse 8)
Psalms 26 (ESV) “Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the … More
Flanking Romans: To Bring About the Obedience of Faith
Several months ago, I had noticed something at the start of the book of Romans which I had not noticed … More
The Christian Walk (It’s Not About Rules)
Most people in the tennis world would now agree that Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player that ever lived. … More
Get Your Own Dirt
The secular (atheist) scientist says to God… “Hey, we scientists have figured out how to make life from dirt, just … More
The Fear of Christ
Nehemiah is one of my favorite characters in scripture. He clearly understood the importance of not only being concerned with … More
Charity… Not Sloppy Agape
I do not usually read the King James Version of the Bible. For my personal daily reading, I prefer the … More
Servants (Deacons and Fellow Slaves)
In the church, there is a distinct difference between two types of servants… 1) Those who are designated to fulfill … More
In the Name of Love (Pride)
Back in September of 1984, the band U2 released what became one of its most well-known songs… Pride (In the … More
Where the Scriptures Point
The Apostle John gives an account in his Gospel about how Jesus responded to those who had criticized Him for … More
Put Off/Put On (Embracing its Responsibility)
Luke 14:18a (ESV) “But they all alike began to make excuses.” The above quote is from a parable that Jesus … More