This is the third “P” word in this series of articles. The Bible speaks of four different kinds of peace: peace with God, inner peace, peace in the midst of a troubled world, and peace with others. Romans 5:1 says that Christians “have been justified by faith, we have peace ...
Read More »Loving Others Without Conforming
Christians are being seen as hypocritical because we are not inclusive with others of opposing political, religious, or moral beliefs, with the “justification” that Jesus said to love all people. However, the Bible also says in Romans 12:2 to “not be conformed to the world…” Colossians 2:8 uses even stronger ...
Read More »Why The Nativity?
As Christmas approaches more and more nativity scenes will be on display. Will people see nothing more than a baby in a manger? Will they stop to ask if there is some meaning and purpose behind it? Some have even banned it. Many have never heard the biblical account of ...
Read More »Jerusalem and the Temple
Without Israel and the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem, Bible prophecy cannot be fulfilled. Two new developments have recently taken place. One, at the present time there are five red heifers in Israel, of which one or more may qualify for temple sacrifice and cleansing, in accordance to Jewish beliefs. The ...
Read More »A Place Without Trouble
The little farmgirl in the blue gingham dress had troubles swirling around her like the dust so easily kicked up on the roads near her Kansas home. They weren’t troubles much different than anyone else’s: a mean old neighbor, a mischievous little dog, and a busy farm that needed all ...
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