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TRUTH ~ by Man’s Will or God’s Grace?
“So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.“ Romans 9:16 ESV As deists, Voltaire and Diderot attacked Christianity—”their primary weapon aimed at the church was ‘truth’.” (Dr. Bruce Shelley, Church History in … Continue reading
Posted in GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD
Tagged cancer, dementia, Diderot, God's Glory, God's Grace, God's Word, Jesus Christ, man's will, mercy, reasoning, truth, Voltaire
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God Is Making His Own Movie
Christian filmakers are gathered in San Antonio this week for the annual Christian Film Festival. As I think of the creativity of the young men who are making movies that depict the truths of God in real life I remember years ago … Continue reading
The Purpose of Paul’s Letter to the Romans
From beginning to the end Paul specifies his purpose in writing to those who were “called to be saints” ~ ”called of Jesus Christ.” Only those would read the letter would know his purpose. Only those who were “loved of … Continue reading
The Ultimate Bible Study
It is interesting that as we get older we sometimes return to the simpler things with which we began. When I first started teaching there were three things I looked for in the text I was studying: Identification (who are … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible study, Bread of Life, Faith, God the Father, God the Son, God's power, HolySpirit, Jesus Christ, Life, truth
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A New and True Reflection Of Christ
This original picture was taken in Bavaria, Germany. We have never been there. I duplicated this with my camera from the cover of a Big Ben 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle box. After separating some pieces of the puzzle, I thought of … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, PRAYER
Tagged bavaria germany, CHRIST, Christianity, Faith, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Life, NEW YEAR, prayer for a new year, Reflections, religion, The Fall
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Old ~ But New-born
I’m old, and this body is worn. My flesh and my heart have been torn. Time takes its toll, And makes me old; But, praise God, in Christ I’m new-born. His … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, POEMS
Tagged affliction, Born again, CHRIST, Christianity, Faith, God's love, Holy Spirit, Life, old age, time
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From the Highest to the Lowliest
….and the glory of the Lord shined round about them…. A MULTITUDE OF HEAVENLY HOSTS GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST! ….shepherds abiding in the field….. FEAR!!!!!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Fear not—–GOOD NEWS!!!!!! A SAVIOR … Continue reading
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Tagged brokenness, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Fear of God, God, good news, humility, Meek and Lowly, Messiah, Savior
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Heavenly Overtones
Music is designed with a melody that runs throughout the whole piece. Other parts add harmony. The melody is the beginning, and the ending. It is what holds the piece together. Lose the melody or make it a monotone—the same … Continue reading
Posted in GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, MUSIC, THE LORD'S DAY (SABBATH)
Tagged angels, birth of Christ, Christianity, Faith, God, Jesus Christ, Life, Psalms, religion, shepherds
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Angels from the Realms of Glory
Where are God’s angels today? “Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye, who sang creation’s story, Now proclaim Messiah’s birth.” The angels that were present at the creation, have been present throughout all … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, birth of Christ, Christianity, Faith, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Life, new birth, peace, Repentance
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Give Your Marriage at Least Fifty-years
What happens after the honeymoon? Reality sets in. The husband and wife begin to let down their guard and show their true colors. The marriage vows were laid on a sure foundation of true love and commitment or on the … Continue reading
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Tagged adversity, Bride of Christ, Christianity, committment, endurance, Faith, God, Jesus Christ, Life, Marriage
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