I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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A REBORN CHRISTIAN LEARNS NOT TO CODDLE HIS SIN
The thief on the cross prayed “remember me” and received eternal life for that prayer. If a Muslim has lived a deceived life, perhaps even a member of ISIS, at the moment a bullet is taking him, cries out to … Continue reading
INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 4)
What about those who have never heard a gospel preacher nor read a gospel message? Jesus’ message about the little children for them is as true as it is to the Christian family. Consider the following ideas when pondering this … Continue reading
INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 3)
In part 2 of this series, I gave you a run down of my “sins” and what I believe was a progression to sin against God. Sins against God are deliberate choices made in rebellion or disobedience to his word, … Continue reading
Posted in age of accountability, Christianity, Jesus, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, blessed, Christianity, eternal life, free will, Heaven, hell, innocents in hell never, Jesus, repentance, salvation, sin
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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 2)
One’s experience will never surpass scripture for truth; however, it might be significant as a possible revelation to a truth, if it agrees with the scriptures. So I’m going to tell you my “sins” as best I can remember them as a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, eternal life, hell, Jesus only way, Uncategorized
Tagged eternal life, free will, Heaven, repentance, saved, sin vs rebellion, sins
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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 1)
Okay, my dears, gather round me while I talk of things many do not know, things argued about among Christians, scripture interpretations, and all that stuff that doesn’t matter much in the light of eternity. Our question is: “How can … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus only way, Uncategorized
Tagged death, eternal life, eternity, free will, hell, innocence, innocents in hell never, Jesus, John 3:16, predestination, salvation
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ARE WE MAKING DISCIPLES?
My picture looks like I am happier than my words sound today! I just ran on to a note I made sometime; don’t remember when nor where, but it still resonates with me. Obviously I was disturbed about our “new” … Continue reading
UPON THIS TRUTH
I’m using a poem written by Bill to emphasize a foundational truth on which to hook our spiritual Monday moorings. We throw out the anchor. In so doing, we hope to point out some fundamentals of the Gospel. Jesus died, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus Lamb of God, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, sacrifice, salvation
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LIVING WITH JESUS
Back when I taught a class of new Christians, I prepared the following article, which I just came across in some file clean-up. I think it is worth sharing. Jesus tells us to “Go and make disciples…” This advice is … Continue reading
STICK TO THE BASICS
If you were in a class, Philosophy 102, it would probably not be long before you would be asked questions such as these: what are we here for, where did we come from, what is our purpose, and where are … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, salvation
Tagged basics of Christianity, faith, milk of the Word
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NEGOTIATING A SETTLEMENT
The following scenario was from many years ago. It took place when my grandsons were about four and five. Sammy, the younger child, is playing with a little cross. Danny “Pretend you didn’t want it,” as he reaches for it.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, grandchildren, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged children, love, negotiation, peace, we are broters
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