The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Detrimental Cliques Within Christian Communities Christian Churches and Communities strive to be beacons of love, acceptance, and fellowship. Yet, a subtle threat can lurk beneath the surface – the formation of cliques. These exclusive social circles, while seemingly harmless, can be detrimental to the very core of what a Christian Community represents. At […]
The Body of Christ: Bearing Burdens with Compassion
The life of a Christian is not always sunshine and roses. Illness, disease, grief, death, troubles, and infirmity can strike any of us at any moment, leaving us feeling weak, discouraged, and isolated. The Christian walk is a shared journey, and when sickness or infirmity befalls a fellow believer, our response should reflect the […]
WHAT OF THE BAN?
In my previous blog, “What of War, Et Cetera?”, I pointed out that God in His great love for people wants to see the lost get saved. I also contrasted the strong military tradition and might of Old Testament Israel with the great pacifism of some believers in the early Church. It was noted […]
WHAT OF WAR, ET CETERA?
There have been questions throughout history as to whether Christians should endorse capital punishment or work in occupations where killing may be required, such as in the military or in law enforcement. Since capital punishment was first instituted by God and is not a violation of the commandment not to commit murder (Genesis 9:4-6; […]
OF VALENTINES AND LOVE
When researching the origins of Valentine’s Day, I was surprised by three things: (1) How little I knew about the holiday other than what things we already traditionally do; (2) how much information is out there on it; and (3) that there are Christians who think we should not celebrate it. I will deal […]
THE NECESSITY OF FELLOWSHIP
Acts 2:42-47: And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, […]
THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN
Matthew 15:1-9: Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” He answered and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your […]
LIGHT AND DARKNESS
When it is nighttime it is amazing what you think you see. Shadows, shiny spots, unexplained movement, and so on—what could it all be? Then, as the day dawns, you begin to understand what you were seeing. Shadows become the shaded areas between trees, shiny spots turn out to be moonlight that was reflecting […]
AGAINST ANTI-SEMITISM
The Jewish people have been in existence for a long time. They have been misunderstood, maligned, hated, and persecuted throughout history. Even now in 2023, a full 78 years since the downfall of Nazi Germany and the liberation of Jews and others from the Nazi concentration camps, anti-Semitism and variants of it are on […]
THE VALUE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
The Bible is the inspired Word of God from cover to cover (2 Peter 1:19-21). Yes, that means from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 and all the verses in between. All of them. Despite this fact, there are those in the Church who disdain or even ignore the Old Testament. One of the main […]
CHARGING GOD WITH WRONG
When you read the book of Job, you cannot help but be in awe of this humble man’s faith in God. When multiple calamities befell him, Job’s faith stayed strong. Job lived at about the same time as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, somewhere in that time frame. He was a devout worshipper of God […]
OF BAITS, TRAPS, POISONS, AND SINS
Anglers use various types of bait to catch fish with, depending on what kind of fish they want. Likewise, hunters and trappers use different sorts of traps for different animals, such as for bears and for raccoons. If poisons are developed they are generally used against insects or invasive plants such as weeds, not […]
RESPECTING ELDERS
We live in a time when, in a number of countries, it is no longer uncommon for people to live into their eighties. I’ve had several relatives who lived into their early nineties. Of course, before the Flood there were many who lived beyond the age of 900. As time went by, in this […]
AFTER THE JOURNEY
There are various types of journeys one takes in life. Really, life itself is a journey. For the sake of simplicity I will use two examples with which we are most familiar. Many of us have taken vacations. It really is good to get away from it all sometimes. The vacation period is allotted to […]
SPIRITUAL WARFARE, PART III: Deliverance
This, the third and final part of the Spiritual Warfare blog series, is about deliverance. Now, deliverance is a rather lengthy topic, and since this is a blog and not a lesson or a book, at the end of it I will give you a short list of reliable references on the subject so […]
SPIRITUAL WARFARE, PART II: The Believer’s Arsenal
In the first part of this series on spiritual warfare, such warfare’s reality and a Scriptural view of it were presented. This time you will learn about the believer’s armor and other weapons available to us to wage this warfare successfully. Ephesians 6:13-20: Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you […]
The Precious Gift of Life
“I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me.” – (John 14:6) The words of a wise man once said, “The most precious gift in life is Life”. That man was my neighbor. On a natural aspect it would leave you thinking for […]
SPIRITUAL WARFARE, PART I: The War is Real—and it isn’t Just the Devil!
In some Christian circles believers these days act as though spiritual warfare either does not exist or is minimal. In others there is a lot of talk about spiritual warfare, but many Christians in these groups are fixated on the devil as the enemy. To those of you who are of the frozen chosen, […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!
The Eye of Horus & Pharmakeia
What we know today as Pharmacy, or “Big Pharma” is derived from the Greek word “Pharmakeia.” This word is translated as “sorcery,” but specifically can mean “poisonous potion.” There are many terms used to define this, all of which are considered an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. This is made evident […]
