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Images Communicate…

Images communicate. When we use them, these “visions” can mean something special to the person who experiences them or reads the image. Images are representations of an idea, a description that is brought about by words, an effort to make … Continue reading

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Sad Pun Intended…

One group in the Bible was told they should not drink alcohol. That group was the Nazirites [Numbers 6: 1-4]. Jesus did not take the Nazirite vow. He was a Nazarene, of the town of Nazareth, but he did not … Continue reading

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No Inappropriate Communicating*

I have always felt that communication is something people take for granted. Some people seem to have the gift of communication while others are not so adept at expressing themselves. In my opinion, very few people get that upset nowadays … Continue reading

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Here We Go Again…

According to an analysis that excludes pensions and social security, the richest 1% of the American population in 2007 owned 34.6% of the country’s total wealth, and the next 19% owned 50.5%. Thus, the top 20% of Americans owned 85% … Continue reading

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The Problem Most Choose to Ignore

As John Bevere continues with his list of don’ts that are evident in the New Testament, he touches on the idea that Christians should try to lead pure lives. What he is really writing about is no pornography, no lewd … Continue reading

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All of Us

In Acts 20: 26-27 it says “I am clean and innocent and not responsible for the blood of any of you. For I never shrank or kept back or fell short from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan … Continue reading

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Just Doing His Job…

Here we are in Chapter 12 of Good or God? and Pastor John Bevere is tackling the tough issues. In my last post I wrote about his views on couples living together out-of-wedlock, a practice that is accepted by many … Continue reading

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Wounds from a Sincere Friend…

“Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy” [Proverbs 27:6]. Paul urges Timothy “You as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong” [2 Timothy 4:2, Amplified Bible]. … Continue reading

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Uncomfortable Truth…

I was a full-time teacher for thirty-six years. My job was to present instructional material in front of different kinds of people all year long, week after week. I am sure that some appreciated my teaching; sadly I am sure … Continue reading

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Bad News as Good News?

I draw upon John Bevere’s book quite a lot. It usually stimulates me to comment on the point the author is making. I don’t really want to reproduce the book for readers of my blog. My thinking is my interpretation … Continue reading

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