I look back often at some of the things I acquired in my developing years, only to discover that they probably are more of tradition than what would be an understanding and application of the Word of God. An excellent illustration of this can be found in Mark 7. The chapter opens with a groupContinue reading “TRADITIONS OR TRUTH”
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TOO PROUD TO ASK
Over the years a preacher is approached with all types of questions, sometimes they are legitimate, and other times they come from pre-conceived ideas. When they originate I try to determine the apparent legitimacy; or is it for the purpose of arguing. I hate debating, and thus I find myself in a defensive mode, evenContinue reading “TOO PROUD TO ASK”
FORGIVENESS
It is not without the providence of God that this subject follows upon the “two or three” message from Christ. In fact, it all turns into one unfolding message! Jesus had spoken in the 15th and verses that follow concerning forgiveness. Failure to deal with a matter means very simply that it will be dealtContinue reading “FORGIVENESS”
A SYMBOL
Early in our move to Sun City Patsy said: “Honey! Would you consider putting a bay window in the Living Room?” Naturally, I consented! She seldom asked for anything, so I usually made a special effort to accommodate. That window has been decorated with all types of things over the years. Since our daughter isContinue reading “A SYMBOL”
FOOL’S GOLD
We were on a short getaway when I experienced my initial contact with “fool’s gold”. The experience was an interesting one, for I had no comprehension of what gold should look like. I was washing my face in the creek to get awake and asked my friend what I was looking at; for in thoseContinue reading “FOOL’S GOLD”
I LOVE YOU, STILL!
One should never tire of hearing the words of John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” From the fall of Adam and Eve, recorded in Genesis 3, there is prophecy after prophecy that unfolds theContinue reading “I LOVE YOU, STILL!”
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