Monthly Archives: February 2020

What the Bible Teaches as Opposed to What It Says

For many years I have held to this phrase, “What the Bible Teaches is NOT What many tell us.” In other words, I like to study what the Bible teaches as opposed to what, indeed, it does say. The reason … Continue reading

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Not About Us

Scripture references are taken from the NET2 translation unless noted. Many times the question has come to me, “Why do you do what you do?” Never has the answer been difficult. There is no defining or explaining to do but … Continue reading

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Taking A Stand May Be Harmful And Rewarding

Scripture references are taken from the NET2 translation unless otherwise noted. “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that—whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent—I should hear that you are … Continue reading

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Why God’s Word Can Really Make A Difference

There is not one single gadget that I have ever seen that has made a long-lasting difference in the way life is. Not One. If we point to vehicles we can say, “Because of vehicles everyone can go just about … Continue reading

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When the “Creeping Crud” Becomes an Epidemic

The Net2 Bible translation is used unless otherwise noted. Cousin comes down with the flu and everyone else in the room is affected and everyone finds themselves with the same thing…”Creeping Crud” has become a reality. This is not a … Continue reading

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We Are Messengers; Not Soul-Winners

One of my big complaints and regrets is hearing and having said from a pulpit that “We MUST be soul-winners!!” But, there is nothing further from the truth of God’s Word than that false statement. Folks, there is only One … Continue reading

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Will You Allow Jesus to Wash Your Feet?

All Scripture references are from the NASB translation. “Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. 6 So He came to Simon … Continue reading

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The Edge of Darkness

All Scripture references are taken from the NASB translation unless otherwise stated. In 1956 a soap opera with the name “The Edge of Night” was introduced to daytime television and lasted until 1984; the long-running episodes were concurrently produced by … Continue reading

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Walking in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling

“Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 … Continue reading

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Viewing Death Up Close

“Now when Mary came to the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, … Continue reading

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