Category Archives: Thoughts about Scripture

Life-threatening Devotion

Life-threatening devotion is having a love for God that is stronger than any other love we have. It’s a devotion to our God and Father that is worth more than our own lives, and is worth any sacrifice to maintain that relationship.
But I realized it’s not just our physical life that we should threaten with our devotion, but our selfishness, our comfort, and our attitudes. Continue reading

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Santa Claus Doesn’t Exist

Every believer in Jesus had to change their mind about Him. That’s the advantage that Christians have over unbelievers: we’ve been where they are.
Our prayers that the truth be told must be coupled with prayers for those whose current worldviews oppose the truth. Continue reading

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Honor the King

So I will honor my kings. First my King of the kingdom not of this world, because He is worthy. Then the president, my king in this world, not because he is worthy, but because it is an honor to my Great King, and He is worthy. Continue reading

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Got Plans?

It’s good to remember that Jesus becoming flesh and dwelling with us was part of God’s plan to redeem us from our sin. Continue reading

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Merry Christmas, Until He Returns!

The death and resurrection of Jesus is the reason for His birth.
So, the real reason we celebrate Christmas is sin. Our sin is the need. God’s Son is the answer.
When we celebrate Christ’s birth, we recognize His death and resurrection, and also His return! Continue reading

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Easter in December

If Jesus did not rise from the dead, we would not be celebrating Christmas.
Festus knew Jesus had been crucified, it was in the Roman Empire’s records. But the idea that He was alive again is what set Paul at odds with both Jewish and Roman authorities. Continue reading

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Christmas Reminders

A pregnant young lady and her fiancé travel to his family’s hometown… The story ends with a sudden trip to another country.
The whole point of the Christmas season is to emphasize that Jesus was Emmanuel, God With Us Continue reading

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Living Stones

Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to … Continue reading

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Unbelievers Being Biblical-Should We be Surprised?

My question to Christians who are upset by the world: Why are you upset about unbelievers being biblical? Why are you even surprised by it?
Don’t be surprised when the world acts like the world, but surprise the world by your response of love, joy, peace, and kindness.
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Stick Your Tongue Out (and Your Neck)

It is consistent with God’s character of truth that we who are made in His image and after his likeness should speak the truth of Jesus’ resurrection.
Sticking my neck out is usually connected to sticking my tongue out. Why is speaking out loud so important? Continue reading

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