Who needs Jesus more? The person who is religious and lives a moral life, or the person who lives according to this world, without regard for God’s commands? John 3 and 4 contain describe two encounters Jesus had with two such people. These two encounters illustrate what Paul teaches us in Romans 1-3, that both …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [12.04.19]
Today I read chapters 1-9 of 2 Corinthians. Paul has not had a chance to visit the believers in Corinth since his last letter. If you remember, he confronted them on some very serious issues, calling the church to break fellowship with those who claimed to be Christ-followers yet continued in sinful lifestyles. In …
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.27.19]
Today’s read was Jeremiah 37-38, in which our prophet experiences more rejection for his message. He is put in prison for many days until the king decides he wants another audience with him. I suppose Zedekiah thought if he asked Jeremiah enough times, perhaps the word from the Lord would change to his satisfaction! He …
What Is Truth? And Does It Matter?
I found this quote online today: Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it. Does this sound like an accurate observation of the current day? I think, yes. But it might surprise you to know that this quote is credited to Blaise …
What Are You Doing With Your Inheritance?
Have you ever received an inheritance of a great deal of money? Or been given a gift of something very valuable? Maybe it wasn’t valuable in the sense of monetary worth, but it was special and precious to you? If you haven’t then just imagine with me that you did! Then think with me, how …
