Do you remember studying for a test back in your school days? You are spending the evening reading a text over and over, answering study questions at the end of a chapter. I remember one test that had one particular question everyone missed. The teacher showed everyone that the answer was in the caption … Continue reading Study Habits
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Israel’s Land
Lost in the daily impeachment news is the story of Tuesday's announcement by President Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's peace plan for Israel. Praise for the plan is coming in from many corners. Qanta Ahmed, in a Fox News editorial, said the plan was "an offer too good to turn down." In Israel, Friday's … Continue reading Israel’s Land
Church VS A High School Pep Rally
Way back in the day, way back before high school basketball had a three-point shot, way back when I was in high school, my high school had an outstanding basketball team. We were a large school, playing the best schools in the state of Ohio. In my junior year, we went to the final four, … Continue reading Church VS A High School Pep Rally
Christian Growth, Satan, and Sunday Mornings
If you are a Christian, Satan will use every means possible to make you ineffective. There are millions of people who will not listen to the Scriptures because a Christian or a group of Christians has done something unchristlike. Satan can convince a believer to act sinfully, and therefore tarnish their testimony for Christ. The … Continue reading Christian Growth, Satan, and Sunday Mornings
We Matured Faster, But They Grow Up Quicker.
When people my age (I am 60) look at the differences between now and "back in the day," technology tops the list. Today everyone is walking around with a phone in their pocket. When I was a kid, we knew of one person, a doctor, who had a phone in his car. I remember getting … Continue reading We Matured Faster, But They Grow Up Quicker.
Faithful?
Hebrews, chapter eleven, is commonly known as "the faith chapter." The chapter gives a summary of the acts of faith exhibited by some of the Bible's great characters - Noah, Abraham, Moses, and others. Toward the end of the chapter, it starts talking about believers in general. Hebrews 11:36-38, "And others had trial of cruel mockings and … Continue reading Faithful?
What Has God Done With The Law?
The law, you know the ten commandments and the seemingly endless list of dos and don'ts that people think appear throughout the Bible. What has God done with the law? Handling of the law varies from church to church, and person to person. Some churches regulate nearly every aspect of someone's life, while others seem … Continue reading What Has God Done With The Law?
Mass Killings, John Adams, The Constitution
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams. I do not like starting with a disclaimer, but so everyone knows my thoughts and background with weapons before I start. I served over four years in the US Army. After … Continue reading Mass Killings, John Adams, The Constitution
CHANGING TIMES; PERILOUS TIMES
About two weeks ago my wife was visiting a Pastor as part of her job at the local pregnancy center. When she arrived at the church, posted on the door was the notice, “For the security of the congregation all doors will be locked five minutes after the beginning of each service.” A week … Continue reading CHANGING TIMES; PERILOUS TIMES
Spring training.
On February 14 my heart will be filled with love. The smells, the sounds, the anticipation of things marvelous to come will fill the air. I know it is Valentine's Day, but this year it is also the day pitchers, and catchers report to spring training for the Cleveland Indians. With hopes my … Continue reading Spring training.
Preacher's Point 