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“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.  Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.  This is how God showed … Continue reading →

An aspect of the prodigal story that has received little attention is the feast the father is going to have for his returning son. The feast in the times of Jesus was a wonderful event, a symbolic event that meant … Continue reading →

Luke 18: verse 11  “God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.  I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get” [from the parable of the … Continue reading →

In the prodigal story, you may see yourself as the prodigal. In the prodigal story, you may see yourself as the parent welcoming home a wayward child. However, Pastor Idleman wants us to see ourselves as the elder brother too. … Continue reading →

Today, it is a well-known fact that the Middle-East is a patriarchal culture.  This is one of many aspects of this part of the world where our culture and their cultures don’t see eye-to-eye  [to use a cliché]. Can you … Continue reading →

I don’t know why this happens but it is very good when it does.  God gives me something to say in the everyday occurrences of life.  Little miracles are so fine. Watching TV with my wife last night we saw … Continue reading →

In the last Chapter of AHA,  Pastor Idleman refers a lot to the older son who did not leave home.  In yesterday’s post I referred to the sense of justice that this son was seeking. The younger son left home … Continue reading →

I am going to write a little about my wife. I am amazed about her likes and dislikes in many areas but one amazement is the fact that she likes reality crime shows like “48 Hours”, “Dateline” and “20/20”. Maybe … Continue reading →

AHA is a book about changing, coming to God. Ridding yourself of your sinful burdens as much as you can. You know the things you do that are holding you back. You know them better than anyone. God wants us … Continue reading →