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In William Ernest Henley’s poem Invictus, resides one of the most oft-quoted selections in English verse: “It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” We like the sound of the last line the “captain of my … Continue reading “Are We Really The “Captain Of Our Souls”? – Bible study”

The story is told of a man who was one day taking a walk on a cliff overlooking a beautiful hillside. As he looked at the beautiful view of the landscape, he leaned even farther over the edge of the cliff. Unfortunately, he slipped, falling nearly five hundred feet before finally grabbing hold of a … Continue reading “What Kind Of Faith? – Bible study”

A Hollywood actor was once asked if he had become tired of the same old questions from his fans. His reply was, “I really havent, because even if its the thousandth time Ive been asked a question, its the first time the person asking it has ever heard the answer.” And so it is with … Continue reading “God's Word — Always Fresh, Exiting, And Worth Repeating – Bible study”

Thanksgiving has been observed in some manner, since the Pilgrim fathers landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts in late November, 1620. At that time, the Puritans remembered the protecting and guiding hand of a providential God that led them over the weary waste of divided waters to a new land of great opportunity and freedom. Those … Continue reading “Thanksgiving And Thanks Living – Bible study”

According to E.W. Bullinger’s, “A Critical Lexicon and Concordance To The English And Greek New Testament” (1982), p. 396, the little word, “if” (note 1. (b) – followed by the subjunctive mood) means, “This expresses a condition of uncertainty, with an assumption of some small amount of contingency or probability, where experience will show whether … Continue reading “Looking At The Little Word “If” – Bible study”

In various parts of our country that are susceptible to hurricanes and tornados, home owners have built safe rooms special places where they can go for protection (see pictures set 1 and set 2). In Proverbs 18:10, Solomon reminds Gods people that God is their safe room. The name or character of God is described … Continue reading “Where Is Our “Safe Room” Located? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “I am curious about Revelation 6:2. Who do you think the individual is on the white horse? My thought is Jesus Christ, but I been told it is not. Just curious what you might say. The text of Revelation 6:2 – KJV states, “And I saw, and behold a white horse: and … Continue reading “The Conquering Christ! – Bible study”

On this Thanksgiving Day, I thought it appropriate to post Ramnath Subramanians good article entitled, Count On Children To Sweeten Up Sour Days. Ram (for short) is a retired public-school teacher who writes for the El Paso Times on educational topics. His article provides refreshing insight into the innocence, straightforwardness, and frivolity of little children. … Continue reading “Count On Children To Sweeten Up Sour Days – Bible study”

Its the hand we clasp with an honest grasp That gives a hearty thrill; Its the good we pour into others lives That comes back our own to fill. Its the dregs we drain from anothers cup That makes ours seem sweet; And the hours we give to anothers needs That makes our life complete. … Continue reading “Giving Your Best – Bible study”

Dad, I thank God youre still around, To teach me patience and love unbound. Providing the wisdom I know I need, On how to treat others with loving deed. Thank you Dad for the days you worked, To provide for family, you never shirked. Long hours put in so we might eat, Some tasty morsels, … Continue reading “A Son's Tribute – Bible study”