Category Archives: Christianity

STICK TO THE BASICS

Posted on May 12, 2022 by oneta hayes

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 →

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NEGOTIATING A SETTLEMENT

Posted on April 4, 2022 by oneta hayes

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 →

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TAKING ON HIMSELF, THE FORM OF A BABY

Posted on January 2, 2022 by oneta hayes

Ah, Sweet Mystery! According to I Cor. 4:1,2 we are servants and stewards of the mysteries of God. I Tim. 3:16 says that one of those mysteries is that Christ appeared in the flesh. He could have appeared in the … Continue reading →

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THURSDAY’S THOUGHTS ON “CHEAP GRACE”

Posted on December 9, 2021 by oneta hayes

Bonhoeffer defined “cheap grace” as “the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.” How do … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU RADIANT WITH “PREGNANT JOY”

Posted on December 7, 2021 by oneta hayes

Definition of pregnant. 1 : containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid. 2 : full, teeming. 3 : rich in significance or implication  here Dear Christian,          The chances are that you have never been visited … Continue reading →

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MANDATES AND WEARY CHRISTIANS

Posted on September 16, 2021 by oneta hayes

“I’m just not watching anymore TV,” stated my friend.   We had just attended a meeting in which someone said the mess in our country was our fault, speaking of senior-aged Christians, laying the blame on our lethargy in letting “stuff” … Continue reading →

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GETTING SAVED – OLD TIME RELIGION

Posted on March 10, 2021 by oneta hayes

“Tell of his deeds…to your children and future generations.” Let me tell of the altar call, during the time when a sinner knew he was a sinner. Mr. Sinner found himself in church again. He didn’t really want to come, … Continue reading →

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WHERE DOES OUR STRENGTH COME FROM?

Posted on March 1, 2021 by oneta hayes

I have a proneness To ache over history, Have no ease today. ********* Where does my help come from? In spite of the fact that God does not change, it seems that people seldom look to Him for strength. From … Continue reading →

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BRUISED REED

Posted on August 4, 2020 by oneta hayes

It looked so beautiful sitting on the Wal-mart display unit in the veggie section. I reached over and touched the leaf – just a bit more – actually I crushed the leaf. Oh, it smelled so good! I was told … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING JOYCE

Posted on August 1, 2020 by oneta hayes

“NOT ALL RESCUES LOOK ALIKE” 2 Samuel 22:17 & 20b “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters….he rescued me because he delighted in me.” Pondering this scripture, my internal … Continue reading →

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