From the time Jesus died, A.D. 30, to 1611 there were 1,581 years of time where English speaking Christians were using some other Bible or text as their guide and understanding of God and Christ. I want to share with… Continue Reading
We have had the “Authorized” King James Version (KJV) of the Bible for only 405 years (1611-2016) with one major change in 1885 when the 14 book of the Apocrypha were dropped and we were given the English Revised Version… Continue Reading
The Bible is a spiritual living book. Hebrews 4:12 KJV – “For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints… Continue Reading
Recently, I have become fascinated with the Bible…not just it’s spiritual benefits, as I’ve always loved that, but the book itself. How did we come to have this book? What process was used? Why so many translations? Why does the… Continue Reading
It’s been over a month since the excitement and “dread” of the “Blood Moon” and really, nothing has happened. Leading up to September 27, 2015 many were predicting apocalyptic events. Yet here we are and not a word from them. As I… Continue Reading
A recent blog post by Frank Viola got me to thinking about drinking. Having grown up with an alcoholic father (thankfully God delivered my dad from this about 14 years before he passed away) I know the pain, hurt, dysfunction, and turmoil… Continue Reading
I love reading the Old Testament stories. Especially those that spark my spirit with a truth that I can apply to my life. The account of Judah being attacked by the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites in 2 Chronicles 20 is one of… Continue Reading
I was reading the account of Jehoshaphat as he and Judah faced a great battle. The first thing King Jehoshaphat did was to declare a fast and pray. There were four components of his prayer that caught my attention. 1. Recognize… Continue Reading
Recently a friend asked “how Christians should react toward (the sin) of non-believers?” That is a legitimate and worthy question for Christians to consider. When the non-believer “sins” what should your response be. It is obvious how Paul and others in the… Continue Reading
The Proper and Improper Ways To Address Another Person’s Sin Improper I have first hand knowledge of a young lady who, as an unmarried teen, got pregnant. The church she attended “called her out” on this sin and made her… Continue Reading