POPULARITY Being popular is very highly respected in our world. We all aim to please and love to hear that we are “well liked.” What is troubling is that one does not have to be good to be popular. ...
October 2008 Archives
CONTROL Christians believe that God is in control (Gen.1: 26-28; Lk.4: 5-7). The present economic and political environment casts doubt on that belief. If God were in control, then His laws would still be in place, and He be recognized...
CLEANSING Jesus said to Peter, “Unless I wash you, you have no part in me,” (Jn.13: 8). Like Peter, many of us may have to have the Lord search our hearts and then remove from us the things that offend...
PAST Man's oldest and lasting problem is passing the past. We cannot leave the past behind us because it is part of us. We cannot escape it by ourselves and we are too proud to admit that we need help...
HARVEST The term “Harvest” in the Bible is linked to judgment and punishment. For the time being, both the good and the bad or the wheat and the weeds will live together and enjoy the blessings. In the here and...
SCRIPTURE What did Paul (II Tim.3: 16) and Peter (II Pe.1: 21) mean by all Scriptures having been inspired? Also, what did Jesus regard as Scriptures (Jn.5: 39-47)? Was the New Testament included in their understanding of divine inducement? ...
THYATIRA The Church in Thyatira is an example of one rotten apple ruining an entire basket of apples. Jesus appreciated her deeds, love, faith and service. But her tolerance of Jezebel wiped out all her credits (Rev.2: 18-29). What...
CONSERVATIVE The Fox News Media talks endlessly about being conservative. It has something to do with belonging to a certain party that holds some basic views on life, government and policies. Regarding the application of the basics, there are too...
JUDGED BY CONSCIENCE The role of conscience is either for or against what I am doing. According to Romans 02: 15, it accuses or excuses my actions. It is in essence a witness for or against me. It is...
