“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 buzz word now a days is misinformation. Misinformation is defined as: N. Wrong information; false account or intelligence received. Also disinformation is used a in prior times, as it was first recorded in 1965. It was a translation of a Russian word which means deception. But really they are not new. In Genesis 3:3, …
2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Paul’s epistle to the Romans is expository in nature, meaning he intends to explain something. In Romans 1:18, Paul explains that the wrath of God is revealed …
“Mistakes are the portals of discovery” ~ James Joyce Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. Some may think contrary, but this would be to their own detriment. Biblical authors are quick to point humanity to their inability to overcome failures and mistakes, something that often characterizes human nature. The apostle James discusses this nature …
Christians are always seeking to “be better.” The proof is in the pudding. The contemporary Christian book market is flooded, and frankly, oversaturated, with “Christian” self-help books. If you don’t believe me, allow me to name a few of the best-selling Christian books this week according to Audible, an app many enjoy. Balance: Positioning Yourself …
1:16-19 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by …
The writer of this beloved hymn hardly needs an introduction. Fanny Crosby whose actual name was Frances Jane van Alstyne born March 24, 1820, and wrote more than 8,000 hymns. She lived a fascinating 94 years of life, that would be well worth your time to read about. But we are focusing on one hymn …
Q. “What makes Jehovah Witnesses and Mormans ‘different’ than Christians?” A. Good question. I know many argue that Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons are Christians. But I can faithfully and confidently argue against this, for one reason, plus thousands more (although they are unnecessary in light of it being my one primary reason). They do not …
It is not an uncommon occurrence among many people to be telling a story, and someone feels at liberty to interrupt and interject, only to find out that they did not hear the full story! Sometimes, that interrupter might just be you. It is ok to admit! Most people do this at some point of …
Julia H. Johnston (1849-1919) wrote the lyrics to this great hymn along with Daniel B. Towner (1850-1919) arranging the music. The song was published in a hymn book called Hymns Tried and True. The song comes Romans 5:1-2; 18; 20. This grace that we sing of here is not just sufficient grace, it is abounding …