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Category Archives: other
Sheltered by Rev. Graham’s Rules
In 2014, Billy Graham published ten rules for living: Read your Bible daily. Learn the secret of prayer. Rely constantly on the Holy Spirit. Attend church regularly. Be a witnessing Christian. Let love be the ruling principle … Continue reading
Contagious Fake News
In the Old Testament, there is a connection between gossip (Hebrew: lashon hara) and leprosy (tzara’at–probably not what we know as leprosy or Hanson’s disease, but rather a very contagious skin disease). In Numbers 12, Miriam speaks against Moses (lashon hara) … Continue reading
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Tagged Fake News, gossip and leprosy, lashon hara and tzara'at, Numbers 12
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Amazing Fear
If you don’t understand how fearsome God is, you can’t appreciate how much Christ has done for us. “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved.” John Newton, 1773 Amazing Grace
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Tagged Amazing Grace, fear of the Lord, John Newton
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Hallowed Saints
All Saints Day. It’s a day to remember the dead. Many of us pay it no mind. Some people die for their Christian faith. Revelation 6:9 (NIV) I saw under the altar the souls of those who had … Continue reading
Prayer School – Lesson 2
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A new Bible study begins – Lesson 1
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Safely Home
There are thousands of children in America waiting for adoption. Most of them are school age, many in sibling groups. Think of it–their homes fell apart, through death, through violence, through neglect. No grandparents, aunts or cousins are … Continue reading
All in the Family
“Sin has the devil for its father, shame for its companion, and death for its wages.” Thomas Watson (1620-1686) James 1:15 (NIV) Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it … Continue reading