“All That Is In The World…” Gen 3:6, Matt 4:1-10, Luke 4;1-13, and 1 John 2:16 (CBB 2009) I had heard an evangelist preach that Jesus’ temptations represent the same kinds of temptations that we all experience. When one looks at the three of them (Matthew...
It has been my experience that certain books seem to land in my lap at key moments to bring understanding of conundrums that percolate in my barely subconscious pondering place. Such is the case with one that arrived in a box from an unidentified donor. Some...
During late fall and winter months Titus 2 is frequently blessed with the gift of fresh citrus fruit- oranges, satsumas, tangerines, lemons, and grapefruit. Just today a donor stopped by to bring a grocery bag of lemons from her tree. I show the women how to squeeze...
This post is part of a multipart teaching that is used with discipleship students. The series is called “Christians Growing Christians- Practical Christian Living and Discipleship”. It is intended to help foster a biblical worldview in new or growing...
The “you uncover me and I’ll uncover you” and “you protect me and I’ll protect you” ethic being threatened by John Conyers that is referenced in this article is a classic example of the self- interest based ethic of our culture at...
What we can learn about prayer from Jesus’ statements on prayer……and from his example. 1.) Prayer is expected of believers. Jesus prefaced his instruction on prayer with the words “When you pray…”, not “If you pray…” 2.) Matthew 6:5- Do not pray in order to impress...
