The Bible teaches that the God who created the heavens and the earth knows everything. And when we say “everything,” we mean everything – past, present, and future. Everything that actually happens and everything that could possibly happen. THE OT TEACHES THAT GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING: Take a look at Genesis 6:5; Job 21:22; Psalm 147:4-5. […]
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A Message From Beyond The Grave
Luke 16:19-31 When Chet Finch died up in Ashland, Oregon, it came as no surprise to his friends. After all, Chet was 88 years old, had been in poor health, and made no secret of the fact that he was ready to go. No, all his friends recognized Chet’s time had come. So they went […]
Claiming ‘Victim’ Status
We hear it frequently in the news these days. It has been a common defense in some high profile criminal cases. The basic argument is that people can be excused for committing even hideous crimes if they can demonstrate that something awful happened in their past. Unfortunately, this approach has proven successful in our perverted […]
Running Amuck Online
The computer, with internet and e-mail capabilities, has proven to be a mixed blessing. Like many other opportunities God has made possible, it has been used both for building up and tearing down; for good and for evil. It has truly been a blessing that some computer-literate brethren have developed and maintained web pages as […]
A Simple Verse About Right and Wrong
“. . . abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). This short verse (actually it is just the second part of the verse) would be a fine one to commit to memory. It states or implies at least three vital points. First, there is such a thing as good and evil. People […]
We Can Understand the Bible Alike
While I was teaching at Faulkner University years ago, I had a young man get into a discussion with me about the teaching of the Bible, specifically as it related to the teachings of John Calvin. I don’t remember now exactly what we were discussing, which point of Calvinism we were discussing, but his final […]
“The Law of the Church?”
In his recent 60 Minute T.V. interview, Pope Francis was asked about his view of same-sex marriages and homosexuality. His reply gave no scripture, as a matter of fact he made no mention of the scriptures throughout the lengthy interview. His answer was that “homosexual unions go against the law of the Church.” What about […]
Bible-Based Parenting Discipling the Heart
If your child frequently criticizes himself or herself, they might have a problem in their heart. If your child gets mad frequently and pouts, he or she might have a heart problem. Of course, the flip side is true too; if your child is friendly and helpful to others around them, it’s a matter of […]
“Her Labor Not Forgotten”
We cherish photos of loved ones. I have photos of ancestors in various settings, but some of my favorites are of my father working in his garden. Gardening was a passion, and he did it well. Not only was our family fed from his labor, but many friends and neighbors also benefited from it. Maria […]
“Son, Remember”
Communities began days of remembrance shortly after the Civil War to commemorate their fallen soldiers. Some of the first commemorations are said to have been held by former slaves in South Carolina. However, Waterloo, New York, was named the official birthplace of Memorial Day because it hosted an annual, community-wide event where businesses closed and […]