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Theres a whole lot of truth in the above titled phrase. Time does indeed change all things. Whole societies and the individuals who make up those societies are changed sometimes very dramatically. For example, in just the past twenty-five years, I have lost a great many of my relatives and friends due to death. My … Continue reading ““Time Changes All Things” – Bible study”

After the terrorist bombing of New York’s twin towers on September 11, 2001, there still remains this truth: From New York to Indonesia, warnings and threats of terrorist attacks continue to this day. Terrorism derives its sting by exporting fear. In our country today, a paranoia of fear exists because no one feels safe. In … Continue reading “Exchanging The Fear Of Terror For Peace And Praise – Bible study”

The story is told of a man who loved to collect antique books. One day, he met a fellow book lover who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. I threw it away because I couldnt read it, his book lover friend … Continue reading “Let's Be Careful Of The So-Called “Bargains” We Find! – Bible study”

Brother Brad Harrub, director and co-founder of Focus Press (see article) and co-editor of Think Magazine, wrote the following encouraging comments on Facebook this morning: Let me encourage you to be a bridge for people. Not a rickety old rope bridge, but a steel superstructure. Be something others can count on and rely on. Be … Continue reading ““Be A Bridge For People” – Bible study”

A delightful and innocent little girl by the name of Mary Margaret uniquely tells the story of Jonah and the big fish that God prepared as a wake-up call to get Jonahs attention (Jonah 1-4). She is one of the best Bible story tellers Ive ever heard, and it does my old heart good to … Continue reading “Mary Margaret Tells The Story Of Jonah – Bible study”

The story is told of a cowboy who one day applied for an insurance policy. The insurance agent asked him, Have you ever had any accidents? After a moments pause, the cowboy responded, Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago, a rattlesnake bit … Continue reading “Praise The Lord For Our Victorious Outcome! – Bible study”

Unbelief, laziness, busyness, and just plain indifference, are just some of the reasons folks give for not reading the Bible. Gamaliel Bradford, one of the most distinguished biographers of modern times wrote, I do not read the New Testament for fear of its awakening a storm of anxiety and self-reproach and doubt and dread of … Continue reading “Reading The Bible Introduces Us To The Great Physician – Bible study”

Over the years, this writer has observed that there are folks who have an eternal perspective of life, and then there are folks who are preoccupied with the present. One individual is absorbed with the permanent, while another individual is absorbed with the temporary. One stores up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:20), while the other … Continue reading “Life Is All A Matter Of Perspective – Bible study”

In Psalm 34:14, the Psalmist tells us regarding peace: “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” Unity in the church, the home, and the community are both “good and pleasant.” King David said, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” (Psalm 133:1). Christians are … Continue reading “God Is Looking For Peace Seekers! – Bible study”

Journeying from Jerusalem to Jericho, a traveler will encounter a narrow, treacherous path along a deep gorge in the Judean wilderness called Wadi Kelt (see article and more pictures) the valley of the shadow (source). It is believed that this is the location which inspired Davids writing of Psalm 23. The landscape offers very little … Continue reading “Successfully Walking Through “The Valley Of The Shadow” – Bible study”