Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde once remarked, I can resist anything but temptation (source). He obviously understood human weakness and frailty. The follower of Christ who yields to temptation, soon becomes separated from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). He or she is then classified as one who has missed the mark (Strongs 266) a sinner (1 … Continue reading “Are We A Sinner Or “The Man The Light Shines Through?” – Bible study”
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Bloom Where You Are Planted – Bible study
“Bloom where you are planted,” I heard a quiet voice say: “But, Lord,” I protested, “I’m getting older, and beginning to get gray. “It makes no difference”, This quiet voice said; “Everyone has a place in life, Even those confined to bed.” “But, Lord, I am weak and frustrated, Who would listen to me? I … Continue reading “Bloom Where You Are Planted – Bible study”
How Do You Kill 11 Million People? – Bible study
While scanning Twitter postings this morning, I read the above titled headline from Laura Hodges Poole. Ms. Poole is a freelance writer with almost three dozen articles, devotions, and short stories in publication. On her blog, A Word of Encouragement, Ms. Poole provides her readers with a review of an above titled book authored by … Continue reading “How Do You Kill 11 Million People? – Bible study”
Technology And Effective Evangelism – Bible study
Theres no question in this writers mind that our world is a much smaller place because of the advances in technology over the past thirty years. We can now instantaneously contact individuals at one click of a computer mouse via email or one button on a cell phone. The possibilities of evangelism over the Internet … Continue reading “Technology And Effective Evangelism – Bible study”
“As For Me, I Will Call Upon God” – Bible study
In Psalm 55:8-14, David writes about his dire circumstances in the form of violence, oppression, and strife, stirred up by the disloyalty of a friend. Fear, terror, pain, anxiety and restlessness overwhelmed him (Psalm 55:4-5). We can hear David’s sighing in Psalm 55:6 as he states, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I … Continue reading ““As For Me, I Will Call Upon God” – Bible study”
What Time Is It? – Bible study
A few years ago, there was a commercial which asked, Its 10 oclock: do you know where your children are? This commercial has always seemed to stick in my mind. I could not tell you what was being advertised in the commercial, but I can tell you that it has a real application in lives … Continue reading “What Time Is It? – Bible study”
An Unwashed Soul Is Like An Unwashed Car – Bible study
For the past few weeks, El Paso has experienced several sandstorms mixed with drops of rain, causing many cars to be in dire need of being washed. In fact, about a week ago, I washed my car three times in one day because clouds kept coming back and dropping raindrops on the car that was … Continue reading “An Unwashed Soul Is Like An Unwashed Car – Bible study”
Body Parts – Bible study
The apostle Paul wrote three letters to the little church at Corinth. Only two have survived. He wrote more letters to that little congregation of Christians than any of the other churches. Corinth was a thriving city only 50 miles from Athens. It was built at the crossroads of the Roman world. It was visited … Continue reading “Body Parts – Bible study”
Do We As Christians Really “Honor” One Another? – Bible study
In Romans 12:10 KJV, the Apostle Paul states the following regarding Christians, Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another. The term, honor (Strongs 5092) in the above verse, means to reverence, respect, esteem. The term preferring (Strongs 4285) means to go before, to lead, to set an example. … Continue reading “Do We As Christians Really “Honor” One Another? – Bible study”
Trust Me …. Trust Me Not – Bible study
According to an online dictionary, one of the definitions of the term trust is, firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing. In todays selfish, me first society, trusting other people is becoming more and more, a character quality of past generations. Trust is based on past evidence that an … Continue reading “Trust Me …. Trust Me Not – Bible study”