Is the Wound Incurable?
There is a direct correlation between lawlessness and the loss of love. In speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus made the point: “And because lawlessness will be increased, the…
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Trust and Submission
Trust and submission are two related issues that we sometimes have a difficult time putting into practice. They are also two of the most significant aspects of what it means…
Abraham Believed God
Among the names of great men and women of the Bible who displayed such marvelous faith, Abraham is one of the most remarkable. Hebrews 11:8-12 speaks of his faith and…
Miraculous Lessons
First, consider Mark 4:35-5:41. In these verses, several miracles are recorded for our reflection and understanding. The following take place: 1. Stilling the stormy winds on the sea of Galilee…
When Tragedy Strikes
hat exactly does one say to another when tragedy strikes? We all wish that we had the perfect words that will appropriately capture what everyone is feeling, words that will…
When We Begin to Doubt
Believers often battle with doubts. These doubts range from questioning whether we have the ability to live as we ought to questioning whether or not God is real or can…
Causation and Correlation in Salvation
I realize that causation and correlation are terms typically used in mathematics and statistics. There might be a correlation between two variables, but a change in those variables does not…
Belief and Desire
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb 11:1). What we believe determines how we act. Christians know that terms like belief…
Faith, Works, and Ritualism
Religious Ritualism has always been a problem. This means that one is just going through motions, and going through motions without a heart of faith, even those commanded by God,…
Not in Vain
In our reflection on Jesus Christ, we must ever remember the fundamental nature of the gospel message: “Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to…