No Matter How You Look At It…It’s Theft
Jan 12
I enjoy my Pinterest account. Who knew that something as simple as a cyber pin board could be so much fun? In searching out image sources for my various boards, I came across a picture, which encourages piracy (see definition 3a). I am certain that there are those reading this post who will disagree with me. However, I’d encourage you to hear me out. It matters not that these are rich men...
Drop The Bucket In The Well
Jan 06
The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing. A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out. Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man? (Proverbs 20:4-6) I am always amazed when reading stories about a business or corporation’s failure to recognize potential...
Made In The Image And Likeness Of God
Jan 02
What does the Bible mean when it states that we were made in in the image and likeness of God (cf. Genesis 1:26-27)? The word translated, “image,” is transliterated as, “tselem.” Tselem is taken from an unused root word meaning, “to shade,” and, “a phantom.” Hence, it implies a representative figure. Thus, we are the figurative representation of...
Why Would A Christian Celebrate Christmas?
Dec 23
I am sure that many of you are taken aback by the title of this post. After all, isn’t Christmas an important “Christian” holiday? In terms of its observance among adherents of generic Christendom, the answer is a resounding, “Yes.” However, honest students of the Scriptures must admit that there is, in fact, no Biblical basis for the annual observation of...
Is Salvation Contingent Upon Gratitude?
Nov 24
Is salvation contingent upon gratitude? It certainly was for the thankful leper. In Luke 17:11-19, we read about the miraculous healing of ten lepers by Jesus. Of the ten, only one, a Samaritan, returned to give thanks to God for what had been done. When Jesus spoke to the Samaritan, he indicated that the Samaritan had likewise been cleansed of his sins. A quick look into the Koine...
Sorry…But You Weren’t “Born This Way”
Nov 22
Necessity requires treading lightly as I discuss this topic, not for the sake of political correctness, but, rather, because the material remains in a state of constant flux. Our understanding of this subject changes day by day. I am not an authoritative source. Therefore, I can only relate what I have learned after extensively researching the subject matter . New discoveries may someday render...
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