Author: Administrador

The story is told of a painter who was commissioned to portray a run-down church. But instead of an old, tottering ruin, he painted a magnificent edifice of modern design. Through the windows could be seen an ornate collection box for the gifts of the fashionable worshipers. Above it hung a sign bearing the inscription … Continue reading ““Lord Of Harvest, Send Forth Reapers” – Bible study”

When people in today’s society say the popular catchphrase, “it’s all good,” they usually mean that it doesn’t matter what’s happening everything is okay. Nothing is characterized as being wrong or inappropriate, because “it’s all good.” The entire concept of denominational religion is that whatever one wants to believe and practice “it’s all good.” Think … Continue reading “A Look At The “It's All Good” Philosophy – Bible study”

Why do seemingly intelligent people do not-so-intelligent things? Time after time, this writer hears of sad stories about people with high IQ’s who fall short in the area of moral discernment, leading to tragic results. Obviously, intelligence alone isn’t enough to keep a person from making bad choices. This contradicts the belief of some that … Continue reading “Our Intelligence Alone Is Not Enough – Bible study”

A wise friend once advised me, “Never be quick to judge whether something is a blessing or a curse.” The story of Naomi reminds me of this advice. The name Naomi means “my delight.” But when bad things happened to her, Naomi wanted to change her name to match her circumstances. After her husband and … Continue reading “Circumstances And God – Bible study”

The story is told of a college student who one summer decided that he would earn money for his tuition by selling Bibles door-to-door. He began right away by knocking on the college presidents door. His wife opened the door, the student explained to her what he was selling, and then she politely explained that … Continue reading “Thank God We Can Choose The Color! – Bible study”

Sometimes, our life can become dull, bleak, and routine. But it doesnt have to remain that way. The following are ten suggested ways to get more out of life: Recognize that life is a gift from God not to be taken for granted (James 1:17; cf. Genesis 2:7; Acts 17:24-25). Put more into life Get … Continue reading “Ten Ways To Get More Out Of Life – Bible study”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote: “Into each life some rain must fall.” Into every life, sooner or later, the rains descend, the floods come, and the winds blow and beat. For one man, the “house” of his life falls in ruins because of his carelessness in the building of it, while for another, it stands … Continue reading “The Power To Weather The Storms Of Life – Bible study”

The Live Science web site reports that a 2006 article in the journal Perspectives in Psychiatric Care said the Internet can “promote addictive behaviors.” We know there are all kinds of addictions drugs, alcohol, sex, tobacco, etc. As an example, television can be used as a great tool in acquiring information for school reports, or … Continue reading “On Electronic Addictions – Bible study”

Years ago, old timers would say, when asked where they were headed, ” I’m goin’ up the road a piece.” Now, that was said whether they were going north, south, east or west or whether they were going up in elevation or down in elevation. Today, there’s a “down road” of degradation that many folks … Continue reading “On Goin' Up The Down Road – Bible study”

The story is told of a man who once attended a meeting where the guest lecturer was extremely long-winded. When the listener could stand it no longer, he got up and slipped out a side door. In the corridor he met a friend who asked, Has he finished yet? Yes, the man replied, hes been … Continue reading “On Being Long-Winded – Bible study”