RSS FeedA HARROWING STORY OF SURVIVAL
Daniel Finkelsein, a political columnist at the London Times, tells the story of his Jewish parents and grandparents harrowing story of survival during World War II. His father and grandparents lived in Lwow, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine) in successful and affluent...
UKRAINE
While observing all the activity among European and American leaders meeting together to find ways of stopping the war in Ukraine I reflected on how that region of the world has undergone multiple invasions and wars over the centuries: the Turks, the Mongols, the...
CAUSES OF SUFFERING
In response to his disciples asking him about the reason for a man blind born blind Jesus replied, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” (John 9:3) Rod Whitacre in his commentary on this...
THREE BARRIERS TO BECOMING A CHRISTIAN
What is your idea of a tough neighborhood? Is it boarded up windows, dilapidated housing, trash-strewn yards, crime-ridden streets. My idea of a tough neighborhood for the gospel is a gated community, pristine housing, manicured landscaping, golf courses, a spa, art...
HEALING PRAYER
“Are you hurting? Pray. Do you feel great? Sing. Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the Master. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you’ve sinned, you’ll be forgiven –...
INNOCENT SUFFERING
A friend of mine, a retired 76 year old pastor, with 21 others, was deprived of his right to exercise the gifts and spiritual authority conferred in ordination by his denomination. No specific grounds were cited, no offenses defined, no complaints explained, no acts...
WHAT TO DO IN A LIFE FULL OF PAIN AND THE FUTURE SEEMS BLEAK?
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too.” (Matthew 6:4 LB) “God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” (The Message) Jesus seems to be saying that we can...
THE CHALLENGE OF TRUSTING GOD
Jesus teaches us in the Sermon on the Mount: “Don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too.” (Matthew 6:34 LB) “God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” (The Message) The implications of that promise...
NATURAL DISASTERS
The recent flash flood in the Texas Hill country where many campers were drowned has affected many of us who know the area well and have enjoyed visiting there. When we lived in San Antonio we enjoyed the Guadalupe River and the countryside around it. We also...
REVELATION
This Fall I will be facilitating a Men's Group on Tuesday mornings at Amelia Plantation Chapel, studying the last book of the Bible, Revelation. We will be meeting in the Library of the Chapel at 10.30 a.m. All men who are interested are welcome to attend. To pique...
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