How Not to Be Continuous or Irritating Companion

Introduction The writer of Proverbs (21:9) states, “It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather] than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.” This proverb highlights the … Continue reading

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Good Plans Need the Right Timing And God’s Revisions

1 Chronicles 17-19 Introduction In today’s world, people would most likely say that King David chose to perform his last great act to build his legacy: the temple. It is the same thing that people say about President Trump—he is trying to … Continue reading

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Five Lessons for Leaders and One Pitfall to Avoid – II Chronicles 29-33

O morning of 3/11/17 after my Q-time I wrote this letter to my son and my son-in-law.  I was visiting with my Old Testament characters again this morning in my time with the Lord. The man of the day was Hezekiah (II Chronicles 29-33). It … Continue reading

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How to Handle Persecution: Political or Personal

Political partisanism or spiritual warfare? The political violence plaguing our nation is no longer a partisan issue. It’s open season spiritual warfare, cultural and personal, the kind of good versus evil reminiscent of Rome in the early centuries post resurrection. … Continue reading

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The Self-Defeating Tactics of Evil

My friend, Kevin Carson, posted this on his blog on Monday morning. (KevinCarson.com) Followers of Christ often face trials that seem to hinder the cause of Christ. Yet the Bible teaches that God can use every circumstance to proclaim His … Continue reading

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One More Piece on Charlie Kirk

Governor Spenser Cox observed, “The problem with political violence, is it metastasizes, because we can always point the finger at the other side,” he said, “and at some point, we have to find an off-ramp, or it’s going to get … Continue reading

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Those Sneaky Rascals Are at It Again

Introduction: Once again, using our youth as political footballs. This time it is through the AHSAA rule sidelining school-choice- students from playing sports. As a kid, I often heard my mother use this phrase, “like a bad penny, they just … Continue reading

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The Important Question and Two Significant Answers

Ecclesiastes 8 Introduction This section, in our Bibles, comprises the eighth chapter and revolves around a question proposed in the first verse: “Who is like the wise man who understands the interpretation of reality?” (My translation).  The remainder of the … Continue reading

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Bitterness Is Poison 

Experience Peace in Disappointment, Not Bitterness Introduction The writer of Hebrews informs us that the root of bitterness defiles many. On a lark, I asked Google to find examples of bitterness in Bible characters. In about five seconds, Google responded … Continue reading

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Alcoholics Anonymous and the Rise of Spiritual Relativism

NOTE: Today, our guest blogger is a former student who has become a colleague since his graduation more than 30 years ago. “Is AA Biblical? The Rise of Spiritual Relativism in the 12-Step Movement” Today, nearly every behavioral struggle, from … Continue reading

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