God has given us, in His image, the ability to somewhat simulate an ability of His, which is to know the end from the beginning. Though we aren’t omniscient, the fact is we can see possibilities, even probabilities. Looking ahead … Continue reading
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At the age of 6, Alex Malarkey was in car crash. When he came out of a coma, he told the tale of having been to heaven. It was turned into the best-selling 2010 book called The Boy Who Came … Continue reading
Recently it was reported that an NFL player named Adrian Peterson beat his 4-year-old son. That alleged action made the headlines because the degree of the beating was deemed to be abusive. The following are few of the reported details. … Continue reading
Within Christians is the Light of creation (John 8: 12). It’s too bad when it’s hidden, for the intent of light is to be seen and to expose. So, believers, clearly seeing the evil, dark nature of this world, should … Continue reading
Guest writer, Pearl Sturgis, speaks of the blessings encountered on a path with God. Walking With Him by Pearl Sturgis I was wandering alone and I walked on my own. I … Continue reading
Why does God say that He desires for us to have mercy and intimate knowledge of Him rather than for us to make sacrifices of burnt offerings (Hosea 6: 6)? He said it because sacrificing from the heart trumps sacrificial … Continue reading
Standing among billions of other souls in the second and last resurrection, he was aware that every person was undergoing what was happening to him. Heaven’s books were opened and one of the books was speaking to him in words … Continue reading
What’s the purpose of acknowledging God? It’s to seek His wisdom, which is an admission that He knows best. When we humble ourselves like that, God is willing to show us the way (Proverbs 3: 6). The key to getting … Continue reading
God’s promises will help us live the fullness of the Christian life. That’s why they have been placed in the founder of the faith. And even more encouraging is the fact that the promises aren’t about “yes” or “no.” In … Continue reading
Faith believes in Jesus. So when He speaks – and He does through the Holy Spirit within – hear and do. Therefore… When the Spirit shows right from wrong, do the right thing. When the Spirit encourages learning about God, … Continue reading
And He [Jesus] said, “How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the soil, though it is smaller than all the seeds … Continue reading
A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. “What are you doing?” She asked. “Hunting Flies” He responded. “Oh. Kill any?” She asked. “Yep, 3 males, 2 Females,” he replied. Intrigued, she … Continue reading
Their lifestyle is foreign to the world. It is one that desires to always do the right thing; to pursue truth; to avoid the stain of the culture’s corruption. The attitudes they express are out of the ordinary. Their speech … Continue reading
Dear Christian, when cheating occurs, it is a sin against God. That’s a principle found in Leviticus 6: 2-5. “If anyone sins against Me by refusing to return a deposit on something borrowed or rented, or by refusing to return … Continue reading
Once ordained, the Catholic Church doesn’t allow its priests to marry. Even if the priest were to marry after leaving the church to join another church or were to fall away from the faith altogether, the marriage isn’t viewed as … Continue reading
The Lord is so faithful, isn’t He? Whatever He says He will do, He will do. He won’t take back one word He speaks as a promise. Some of those promises have already been fulfilled in our lives; others are … Continue reading
All godly ways are in our future. We will be integrated into and become the righteousness of God. We will be eternal truth. We will know all things. All creation will be under our inherited, shared rule forever. God’s character … Continue reading
A friend of mine, when hearing the word “prophecy,” instinctively thinks of the book of Revelation. I think that’s probably the response of a lot of people. But because my friend finds Revelation’s symbols and some concepts to be so … Continue reading
This poem by guest M. S. Lowndes illuminates the need to rely on God’s guidance. Godly Wisdom For Our Decisions When we’re facing a decision And we’re feeling so unsure, We need to pray for godly … Continue reading
There are Christians who believe that it’s not necessary to make plans. Their belief comes from Matthew 6: 34. “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” This … Continue reading
When I die, I don’t want to be cremated. Of course if it happened, I wouldn’t know it. Nonetheless, while having a choice, I prefer to naturally decompose. I suppose I’m thinking this way because “naturally” appeals to me. That’s … Continue reading