There are many things that the Bible calls “sin.” Sin is disobedience to God. It misses the mark of His design for our lives. Some people have an idea that God is trying to keep us from having a “good time.” They see Him as an angry God who wants ...
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To me, it’s amazing how God always gives a choice. You know, He could make decisions for us but He has a better plan. For instance, when He created the Garden of Eden, He placed many trees there. Only one tree was forbidden. That seemed simple enough—just one rule. Alas, ...
Read More »David’s Three Choices: Creating Unnecessary Problems
David’s Three Choices: Creating Unnecessary Problems By Joel B. 1 Ch 12:1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. Let me first start off by saying it is never a good idea to listen to the provocations of Satan or his minions. David allowed himself ...
Read More »Jonah: Obedience and Disobedience
Jonah: Obedience and Disobedience By Joel B. Jonah 2:1-2 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my ...
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