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A Bit on Biblical Context and My Opinions and Choices

Each verse in the Bible has a greater context around it. Each chapter in the Bible has a greater context around it. Each book in the Bible has a greater context around it. If you don't take the whole context into context, you're very likely to miss important truths...

Alabaster and Spikenard

In Mark 14:3-9, we see a woman displaying an act of full and pure devotion for Jesus. I'm quite familiar with this account, but recently in church I learned more details about why this was such a big deal. I did a little Internet searching on my own and learned a few...

Advice from Pastors

I've gone through some older notes I've kept from sermons years ago. I've chosen a few phrases for some helpful advice. You're not special, you're unique. Unity in church comes when we stop thinking of ourselves as special and start thinking of ourselves as being...

Slow Miracles

When I think of a miracle, I typically think of something good instantaneously happening that normally wouldn't have. I think of something exciting, and maybe even last minute. I think of the miracles Jesus did when healing people. Most of those happened instantly,...

Character in a Bucket

I've been thinking lately about how life's surprises can really reveal your character. It's easy to act like you have it all together under normal daily life and stresses, but once life throws a curve-ball directly into your face you might surprise people with how you...

Notes on Faith

Perusing my old notes again, I found a few things I'd like to share. Faith is taking God at His word and responding in accordance with His word. Having and expressing doubt do not mean that you lack faith. We do not understand and know all that God does, and that's...

Sovereignty of God and Volition of Man

I've often wondered about the workings of the sovereignty of God and the volition of man together. In the sermon last night I saw a very good example in the life of Samson. It's by no means exhaustive, but it gives a good grasp at least. Up to this point in the book...

Prosperity Gospel

Since text doesn't always carry tone very well, I want to begin this post by saying I'm not trying to be mean or snippy at all, rather I am gently pointing out something important. I think that people who believe in "prosperity gospel" don't read the whole Bible. If...

Examination and Planning

It's the New Year! You've probably already examined how last year went, and maybe you're still doing it now. If you haven't, I encourage you to do so. Examining your life, even when it isn't New Year time, is good for you. Looking back with some perspective helps you...