Why I use the word Easter
Although the word “Easter” does indeed appear in the KJV of Acts 12:4, some see the term as an affirmation of paganism. I don’t; but before you criticize me, let me explain why:
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Is 70 the new 40?
“As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be when the Son of Man returns.” Luke 17:26 In 1900, the average human lifespan was about 50 years. As of 2015, 115 years later, the average lifespan is roughly 77 years. The odds are that you’ll live longer than your parents and grandparents.
Is My Phone Listening to Me?
Have you ever had one of those moments when you’re talking about something with friends and, a few hours later, you receive an ad in your social media feed related to that exact thing? “My phone must be listening to me,” you think. Creepy huh? To some degree it is, but odds are when you selected “I Agree” to the Terms
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The Resistance
In early 1940 the overwhelming consensus in France was that Germany would win the war. Given the apparent inevitability that Hitler was unstoppable, the prevailing political point of view was that resistance was futile. Subsequently, the French signed a treaty with the Nazis. At first life went on as normal, but over time the Nazis became
Who are “His people”?
“She will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Recently I was speaking on Christmas from Joseph’s perspective, and we were taking a look at the names and their importance presented in Matthew 1:18-25. As a result, a very good question arose: “So,
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Wheelbarrow to Heaven?
It can happen to the very best of people. It happened to Nicodemus. People are naturally prone to trust in themselves for entrance into heaven, i.e., they falsely trust in themselves, deeds, or religion; oddly this generally leads to spiritual pride. Nicodemus was the very personification of Bible knowledge, deeds, ceremonies, and religion, yet this
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Born Again
It’s a phrase we’ve all heard but what exactly does it really mean? In the first century a false and popular teaching had developed among the Pharisees teaching that all Jews would be a part of the Kingdom of God. Thus, it was falsely taught that if you had Jewish DNA you were in and
An Immediate Audience
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Due to a family tragedy, during the Civil War, a Brigadier General in the Army of the Potomac had been granted an audience with President Lincoln to
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Oil Change
He anoints my head with oil Psalm 23:5 Although I had regularly read and even recited it, I have to admit, initially I never fully understood what this part of Psalm 23 truly meant. Whereas it certainly includes God’s favor, to a shepherd in the ancient Near East, this idiom would have been layered with meaning,
What’s the difference between a Pig and a Lamb?
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh, and since we have a great Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled
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