EBENEZER The word “Ebenezer” means: “Thus far has the Lord helped us” (I Sam.7;12). It came about when Samuel placed a victory stone over the Philistines between Mizpah and Shen and named the spot Ebenezer. The Philistines had oppressed Israel...
December 2007 Archives
DUBIOSITY Being dubious is being genuinely human. We say things at times what we do not mean. It may contradict the truth. Paul the Apostle was no exception. One time he wrote: “For had they known it, they (Leaders) would...
CREDENTIAL An expert in Hebrew Law asked Jesus, what he had to do to inherit eternal life. Jesus asked him what the law stated and what it meant. The expert had all the right answers; only, he failed to qualify. ...
SHEPHERDS It is Christmas and ministers deliver some of their best sermons. However, I beg to differ with regard to their description of shepherds. They were supposed to have been the lowest of the lowest in nature and profession. Of...
Using Religion Politicians require votes and appealing to religion appears to serve them well. When in office, they deny the influence of religion. Religion has become an ace in their hole. In particular, the Christian religion is being called into...
EMPTYING THE CROSS Paul, the Apostle reminded the Corinthians that the “Cross” could be emptied of its power by human eloquence and wisdom (I Cor.1:17). How is this possible? Can we portray through human ingenuity a cross that bears no...
BRAIN Science tells us that humans that are mentally active use only two percent of their brain. What does that mean to the rest of us? How often have we been told, “Use your head, your brain or your...
Guilt-Trip Religious leaders have become skilful in raising necessary funds to finance their pet-programs. They use what we may call the guilt-trip. Make the listener feel very guilty. Plague his or her conscience with guilt feelings. Then, in the name...
