“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” ~ Dorothy Parker The above quote is rather convincing, but an astute Christian may notice that this quote allows for an additional element. “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone [and sin constricts the soul]” Christians are often …
The Earth is composed of two things. Just two. Energy and matter. World religions have typically, if not always, have been in consensus. Polytheistic religions state that their “gods” come from Earth, water, the Sun, and numerous other material source. This is a common trend, passed down through history. Regardless of their origin, their is …
1:13-14 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. In this passage, …
Invite. Invitation is usually thought of as a kind gesture. It is an allowance to participate in something. We often invite others to participate in recreational events, ceremonial occasions and yes, the Christian is quite familiar with inviting to church. But we live in a day where it often seems hopeless. For someone to come …
In this video, pastor Harris begins a sermon series by looking at how to respond to a skeptic’s approach to Scripture. We discuss how Scripture is flawless and the importance of context and knowing exactly what a contradiction is. Special thanks to my friend, Slim Jim, for providing a stellar reference for the nature of …
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1. Many people know how it goes. It is the first verse of the Bible and I always get hung up on it. Some theologian right? The cool thing is, we can look around and see that it is true. God created everything and …
As I fed my cat this morning, I looked at him and thought to myself “Why do we get pets?” Sure. They make us happy, they do funny things, and they’re nice to snuggle. However, think a little bit deeper. We are setting ourselves up for heart break. Humans have a life expectancy much longer …
“The Bones of the Gospel” is an old message written that contributor Jacob Harris had only recently rediscovered and has yet to be published. We pray you enjoy. *** The bones of the Gospel. It is a phrase not discoverable within the Word of God. Nowhere can it be stumbled upon and nowhere can it …
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-9 As a teacher, the use of calculators is commonplace. In the modern world, generally everyone understands conceptually how to use a calculator. At the very …
If you are depressed. If you are struggling. If you are in pain. If you are in a situation and you have no assurance that tomorrow the sun could rise again, read the following passage, in it’s entirety, knowing that these are words of God in response to a man who has endured more than …