Aug 16
Most Christians would never think of being like Judas! He was the wicked Apostle that betrayed Jesus. He feigned friendship and love with a kiss, while secretly betraying our Lord. Bible students have long struggled to explain how Judas could do such an act. But the Holy Spirit is pretty clear in the reason Judas …
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Sep 24
As Christians it is tempting for us to envy sinners and their choices. We look at the half-full side of their lives focusing on their pleasure and freedom. We secretly believe they have it better, but we keep living right today because we know it is best and everyone expects it from us. When our …
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Jul 22
“SIN” – that is a word that has fallen on hard times. Sin is too religious of a term. We prefer terms like “mistake” and “wrong” better. In fact, it may be the case that most of the current culture doesn’t even understand the word “sin.” It is viewed just as another term for doing …
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Apr 23
You are probably aware of David’s sin of adultery with Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11). We rightly talk about David’s lustful actions brought about by viewing her bathing on her rooftop. But have we considered the treachery and sin of David as it relates to his friendship to Uriah? Uriah was Bathsheba’s husband. He is listed …
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Dec 02
Churches and ministries are making plans for 2015. Some good works are ending. Some are past their prime and need to be stopped because they are no longer effective. But others will not see 2015 because of other reasons. Consider four reasons why good works come to an end. Immorality – Brotherhood Mutual insurance …
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Feb 27
You the man!! I love this common slang to encourage other guys. We used to say it when playing pick-up basketball at FHU. I like using it to compliment or encourage a brother who has done something cool. I tell my boys – “you the man” and sometimes throw a little spanish on them “Tu …
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Jul 12
When tomatoes start coming off each year in our garden I think about Brooke eating them as a baby. She likes them now. Here is a cute story with an important lesson I wrote back in August of 2008. Cherry tomatoes are so delicious to eat, and they look so good with that red glow. …
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Jun 26
Have you heard these statements by Christians: “I am not going to condemn them, because I know I am a sinner too.” “Well, it is not my place to judge, because I know I have my faults.” I understand it is not a Christian’s place to judge the eternal destination or heart of anyone else. …
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May 30
Sin is an attempt to obtain the pleasure that does not rightfully belong to me or evade the pain that does.¹ I personalize it this way: Sin is taking what I cannot have or avoiding what I should experience! Thus temptation is when Satan tries to get us to obtain a pleasure we are …
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