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Scriptures are the Standard for Life: Matthew 4:4: Deuteronomy 8:3 – God let the people get hungry, then the Lord fed them, so they would realize dependence on God. Man must have a standard besides self. Jeremiah 10:23 The Word … Continue reading →

When Jesus and the twelve reached Caesarea Philippi, He asked them a very important question: “Whom do men say that I the Son of man, am?”  (Matt. 16:13). Naturally, there were  many  thoughts  and rumors of the Savior’s identity circulating … Continue reading →

Is the church of Christ a denomination? I recently spoke with someone who made the statement, “I’m no respecter of denominations.” He was trying to let me know that he thought I was “okay” even though he did not worship … Continue reading →

An auction took place last month in New York at Sotheby’s, an agency famed for auctioning rare and valuable objects.  When the closing gavel fell only six minutes into the bidding, the Codex Sassoon had sold for $33.5 million.  That … Continue reading →

After giving those who have died for our freedom one “memorial” day, our country will now devote an entire month to “Pride Month” for the LGBTQ+ agenda. Pride parades will be held in most major cities, exposing children to rank … Continue reading →

As the young child was walking through the shopping mall with his mother, he got very excited and began shouting, “That’s my teacher! That’s my teacher!” The teacher was accustomed to such salutations from her young students. She waved at … Continue reading →

This is an examination of 1 Peter 2:13-17 and its applications to us. It is an interesting text and context, out of an interesting letter. Peter’s audience was not a single church. Instead, he addressed his letter to… God’s elect, … Continue reading →

Disguising the Bad A nearby bakery shop has a reputation for making some absolutely incredible cinnamon rolls. These rolls are huge, and are literally packed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter, and are topped with thick, gooey icing. The very … Continue reading →

More and more, it seems the attitude of the world is, “If you want something, get it for yourself.” As Christians, we know that we should not confuse our wants with our needs; we also know that sometimes our wants … Continue reading →

What do you have planned for today? What about tomorrow? What about next year? Read James 4:13-17 and let’s talk about it and talk about us. A common thread throughout this chapter (as well as beyond and before) is the … Continue reading →