Yes, angels are real. They are not the product of your imagination. Billy Graham walks us through an in-depth study of angels and the heavenly host. He explains how the angelic armies work like an organization in God’s Kingdom, how they differ from man, Lucifer and fall, and much more. Even if you’ve read the…
“The pantry light is out,” I proclaimed as I searched for something to snack on. When we bought our house, it was in the frame stage and far enough along that the builder would not allow any modifications to what the city had already approved. Since our previous house sold faster than we had anticipated,…
This gospel, as titled, is attributed to Lucan authorship “the beloved physician” (Colossians 4:14) and companion of Paul (2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 24). Its composition is typically placed in the later part of the first century, depending on the source and approach to placing Luke in its historical context though an actual date is not clear. Luke is widely accepted as the third of the four canonical Gospels. This Gospel, like the others,…
As we work and achieve, we accumulate influence, titles, assets, and money. As they say, we build a life. Our life comprises our reputation, our job, our house, our car, and our relationships. Looking at the results of our effort – to what we’ve committed so much sweat and blood – is an immensely rewarding…
This gospel, as titled, is attributed to Lucan authorship “the beloved physician” (Colossians 4:14) and companion of Paul (2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 24). Its composition is typically placed in the later part of the first century, depending on the source and approach to placing Luke in its historical context though an actual date is not clear. Luke is widely accepted as the third of the four canonical Gospels. This Gospel, like the others,…
The following is based on a quote from Marcus Tullius Cicero. Each statement from this quote is compared to the biblical equivalents. “Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century.” “Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.” Proverbs 22:16, ESV “Do not rob the…
One way to go through life is to turn away from the things that are hard. You can take the easy way, forgoing difficulty whenever possible. Or you can choose to see hardship as an opportunity, as a test or a trial, rather than as an obstacle. It offers a chance to make yourself smarter,…
This gospel, as titled, is attributed to Lucan authorship “the beloved physician” (Colossians 4:14) and companion of Paul (2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 24). Its composition is typically placed in the later part of the first century, depending on the source and approach to placing Luke in its historical context though an actual date is not clear. Luke is widely accepted as the third of the four canonical Gospels. This Gospel, like the others,…
Doctors do it. Detectives do it. Aliens allegedly do it. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines the verb form of a “probe” as follows: “to search into and explore very thoroughly:subject to a penetrating investigation.” Probing is a long-accepted military practice. In combat operations, a commander will probe the enemy’s defenses to find a weak point…
Recently, I ran across this comic. As Christians, are we a people who have forgotten our roots? The church has always existed in a rapidly changing world. Today, it is a world of the incessant chatter of social media and real-time updates on everything from world politics to what your friend had for breakfast this…