I’m here to tell you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. And here’s the first truth: the Bible is all truth, but the Bible is not all truth. Wait, how is that even possible? Hang with me and I’ll explain. What is Truth? We humans have limited perception, which limits human […]
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What if I told you that even if you think you’re called, you’re not qualified to be used by God? I know this because God’s choices never are. But hang on for the great news. Is God calling you to serve in His kingdom? If you’re a believer, God is indeed calling you. There are
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Sylvia and I went to see “Bonhoeffer”, a recommended movie. I cried twice. Modern America and Nazi Germany share unsettling similarities. Hitler exploited Christian Nationalism to convert followers, convincing them to commit horrific atrocities that ultimately led to World War II. Bonhoeffer, a German Protestant pastor, recognized this deception and its devastating consequences. Exploiting Christian
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This month we celebrate Independence Day on July Fourth, a day with fireworks, great food, and the gathering of family and friends to honor the spilled blood of our forefathers to create a nation considered the greatest on Earth. But even more precious than the blood of our fathers is the blood of our savior,
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One thing we share in common is a Mother. We all have one and many of us are one. This month, on a special day, we celebrate the essence of motherhood, a role woven into the very fabric of creation. The Bible paints vivid portraits of mothers who shaped destinies, whispered wisdom, and cradled dreams. Let’s explore some few biblical significances while revering the nurturing
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The world is desperately wicked, and that wickedness is named as righteousness, fulfilling Isaiah 5:20 in which woe is judged upon those who call evil good and good evil. Darkness is substituted for light and bitter for sweet. The first sin was pride and selfishness, and the fallen children continued walking that path. But brethren,
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According to climate data, the last eight years have been the most scorching on record. But since reasonably accurate records have been kept only since 1880—a rather small sampling considering the age of God’s earth—that true statement may not represent the larger and more complete truth. Regardless, it’s been hot… The Bible talks about heat,
The world grows darker as the day of the Lord approaches. Satan will snare as many as possible in his goal to steal, kill, and destroy before the fullness of time is complete. Isaiah 8:22 informs us the devil’s wicked followers will look to the earth, and see trouble and darkness, gloom of anguish; and they
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Russell Herman, a 67-year-old carpenter died in 1994. In his will, he bequeathed staggering amounts of money to arguably terrific causes: more than $2 billion for the City of East St. Louis, another $1.5 billion for the State of Illinois, $2.5 billion for the National Forest Service, and a whopping $6 trillion to help pay
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Hard question: Are you the church, or are you just attending the church? Each of us must self-analyze where we stand and most importantly what actions we take, or fail to take. The brother of Jesus told us, be doers of the word, and not hearers only, (Jam 1:22). Jesus said, Not everyone who says
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