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Heaping Coals of Fire

In Romans 12:20, we see the apostle Paul referencing Proverbs 25:21-22. In a modern Western way of thinking, the term "heap coals of fire on his head" gives me the idea that I'm exacting some type of vengeance or convicting with shame by being kind to people I don't...

Jesus and Failure and Betrayal

At my church we've been going through the book of Mark, and in the past few weeks we've been coming closer and closer to the cross. Jesus has just had His last meal with His disciples (which was something very important to both them and Jesus, even though the...

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...

A Few More Notes on Faith

I've shared notes on faith before (Notes on Faith), and I have a few more. Familiarity doesn't mean faith. Just because you're used to God and church doesn't mean they actually mean anything to you. Minimum provisions give the opportunity for maximum faith. The...

A Bit on Repentance

I've recently come across some good lessons and information about repentance, so I'd like to share. Reform does not equal regeneration, and remorse does not equal repentance. Repentance demands and is change. It is a deliberate change. Before the truth sets you free,...

A Few Thoughts

I've had a few things on my mind lately, and in case you wanted to read them I'll put them here. Whether it's a sin or a virtue, it is unhealthy to deny something about yourself or pretend it isn't there. Denying a sin means you won't confront and get rid of it....

A Nap and a Snack

God knows what you need all the time, and He will make sure you have what you need in life when you need it. Even something as simple as a nap and a snack. In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah has just been a part of God showing He was real and not the false god that the...

Random Descriptions from the Bible

Lately I've been thinking about all the different things in the Bible, and figured I'd list a few random ones and see if you can guess who the people are and where in the Bible the accounts are found. I'll put the Scripture references in parentheses at the end of each...

A Bit on Homelessness

We've been having a seminar at my church about ministering to the homeless. I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned after two sessions. Homelessness isn't the problem, it's the symptom. Most homeless people have some sort of mental health issue and/or...