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The Hope of His Calling
In Ephesians 1:18, Paul says, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints…” What … Continue reading
The Work of the Church
God has always expected His people not only to worship Him, but also to serve Him by serving others. One of the terms used to describe each group of Christians is “body.” This term helps us understand how each group … Continue reading
“I Shall See”
Louis XIV was the king who famously said, “L’etat, c’est moi” (I am the state). In one sentence, he summarized the idea that the government existed in himself. He was the “end all and be all” of his society. King … Continue reading
Take Me Home
This pilgrimage of life has been, and still is for that matter a grand, exciting and interesting adventure, but like a wanderer home from his travels, my soul thrills at the thought of going home to my eternal abiding place. … Continue reading
Your ID
Larry Morganti of Florence, South Carolina, is a Vietnam War Veteran. He served in the 311th Squadron of the Air Force as a crew chief on a C-123 cargo plane from October 1967 to October 1968. While serving in that … Continue reading
A Quick Overview of Themes in the New Testament
Matthew Discipling Mark Baptism Luke Repentance John Faith Acts Evangelism Romans Full Gospel 1 Corinthians The gift of love 2 Corinthians Reconciliation Galatians Jesus Rescues us Ephesians God’s wise plan of salvation Philippians To live is Christ, to die is … Continue reading
People of the Book
Many of us begin a new Bible reading plan at the start of the year. With a few clicks on the Internet, one can find all kinds of helpful reading plans: chronological, daily New Testament and Psalms, plans that go … Continue reading
BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART Matthew 5:8 (Part 2)
Last week we began a consideration of Matthew 5:8, the beatitude where Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” As we conclude our thoughts today, we especially want to give attention to a few … Continue reading
Bible-Based Parenting Talk about Your Future
When I do pre-marital counseling, I usually use the book Magnificent Marriage by Drs. Nick Stinnett and Donnie Hillard (who was my professor of Marriage and Family at Faulkner) and Nick’s wife Nancy. In that book, they encourage spouses to … Continue reading
“All Because Of A Snake”
Tokyo, Japan is a very large city. Wikipedia states that there are 14 million residents in the city limits, and the Greater Tokyo Area is inhabited by 40.8 million, making it “the most-populous metropolitan area in the world”. Those numbers … Continue reading