Monthly Archives: August 2019

Remove From Our Thoughts…

Maybe I overstated the case in the previous post.  I titled it “The Downside to a Personal Relationship with God.”  There is no doubt that some people may object to that title; they see absolutely no “downside” to having a … Continue reading

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The Downside of a Personal Relationship with God…

I have had working relationships with pastors over twenty-five years , getting to know them pretty well.  I have a pastor in my family.  My best friend is a pastor.  In my experiences with all of them, I have discovered … Continue reading

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God’s Purposes…Have they Changed?

What is the purpose of a person’s life? This is a common question that many people have as we sometimes consider our place in this world.   We may ask questions like “Why was I born?”   “Why am I living in … Continue reading

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Destroying the Straw Man…

Surely the God of yesteryear is not the God of today! No…I would not agree. The God of yesteryear is the God of today. J.I. Packer* sets up a logical strategy called the straw man fallacy.  He begins Chapter 7 … Continue reading

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Walking Back the Bible?

Since we are drawing closer to another national election you see it almost every day.  Some politician says something extreme or inaccurate and they have to take great pains to “walk it back” [a contemporary term to denote an apology … Continue reading

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When You Get Puzzled…

You are convinced that you will encounter God when you read your Bible.  Your pastor preaches on that frequently.  Your Sunday school class has just finished a Christian living book that encourages Bible reading.  You have decided to dedicate yourself … Continue reading

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