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Fear of Internal Division
There are insurmountable concerns when someone attends to their primary care physician and states, “There is a problem”. A multiplicity of fears “bubble up” towards our conscious minds, quickly assessing our mortality, vitality, and connection to this world. Regardless of the diagnosis, we are often relegated to the notion that our time and influence may be somewhat compromised. The morbidity of internal bodily issues can be daunting. Would that and should that not be our response to internal problems among…
Fear of Declining Memberships
“Part of a functional and successful workplace is ensuring that everyone fulfills the responsibilities of their role. Being on time and coming to work consistently is important regardless of your position” (Indeed Career Guide, February 2025). Isn’t it interesting how the world recognizes the significance of being present? Is it not noteworthy how we can readily explain to our children how we MUST be at work to maintain a valued reputation and a balanced income with the company who issues…
Fear of Doctrinal Shifts
What is meant by doctrine? Thayer defines doctrine as “the body of teachings or beliefs derived from scripture that guide faith and practice, encompassing core principles and tenets” (online dictionary, April 2, 2024). Notice the phrase “body”. This is significant because many do not entirely respond to the Gospel. The Bible states, “The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever” (Psalm 119:160, NKJV). Not only does God provide His will for us,…
Great House
The ancient civilization of Egypt must have been amazingly distinguishable from almost every other culture. The people of Egypt changed the landscape in medicine, architecture, art, religion, astronomy, etc. The Egyptians fashioned one of the most significant periods in human history. Standing at the apex of these cultures was Pharaoh, the “god-king”, the epitome of man according to Egyptian lore. Pharaoh was not a name but a title, meaning “great house”. He was given this distinction due to his responsibility…
From “Kiver to Kiver”
The Bible is a gift from God encompassing His revealed will for Creation, establishing the declaration of salvation from “kiver to kiver” as the lofted Marshall Keeble once declared. Every word is essential in ordering the redemption of mankind from their Savior before the essence of nature could have been revealed. Notice the Apostle Paul states, “while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are…
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Up In Arms
Have you ever been so frustrated, you resorted to anger as the preeminent tool of response? I know I have; may God forgive me! It seems our world continues to be divided by war, economics, and political mandate, and the Church, for varying reasons, deems it worthy to approve. When we commit to becoming “up in arms,” does God favor this stance? The scriptures supremely denounce this stance. For example, God himself is The God of Mercy! The Bible states,…
I was standing by my window…
“I was standing by my window, On one cold and cloudy day. When I saw that hearse come rolling, For to carry my __________________ away. Will the circle be unbroken, By and by, Lord, by and by. There’s a better home a-waiting, In the sky, Lord, in the sky” Just a thought, how would you fill in the blank? Who are you willing to pine for at the window, truly wishing for just one more moment in life? Countless loved…
Well Fed
Almost everyone who has ever taken the energy, time and effort in reading the Bible walks away fascinated by the miracles of Jesus! These wonders, works, and signs were orchestrated by God to prove His ministers of the truth to the world! (Acts 8:6, NKJV). One of the most admired declarations in miraculous behavior dealt with God feeding the hungry and weary in those who listened to His Son’s earthly messages of hope through Him (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke…
Above and Beyond
As human beings, we often desire to rise above and beyond the limitations God has set before us. For example, with gravity. This force of attraction acts upon every earthly object. Gravity subjects all bodies of substance. to be conformed to its limits. It also determines the interaction and movement of the stars, planets, light, and galaxies. No human being can rise above nor go beyond what was ordained from the beginning of time (proverbs 8:22-29, NKJV). In this, we…
Pilgrim’s Home Beyond
Notionally, more people would associate themselves and their earthly journey with Bunyan’s 1678 allegorical work entitled, “The Pilgrim’s Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come,” than any sparse offering of the Bible. Why, might you ask? It could stem from Christians seeing themselves as “academics” more than understanding we are truly mere “wayfarers” in a barren land that holds no eternal pleasure (1 Peter 2:11, NKJV). It may also derive from the fact that some, yes in…
Brotherhood
Today’s political and social constructs certainly reaffirm the need for a form of cooperativeness. It almost seems unbelievable that after 2000 years many social issues have been somewhat resolved while others appear to have never budged at all. Just a thought, is it truly too much to ask for people to honor one another as the creation of God? All of us, not just some. It may sound redundant, but according to fifth of Romans, every human being is blood…