“He that becomes protector of sin shall surely become its prisoner” ~ St. Augustine Depravity. The word depravity describes a deep, moral corruption that has resided in the hearts of humanity since the original sin of Adam and Eve. There is nothing on this Earth that depravity has not tainted, including, the moral understanding of …
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? ~ Romans 6:1-2 There is a large variety of cultural differences in America that depend on your location. If you live in Florida, you could expect conversations …
You ever have a random thought that seems silly but then progresses into a profound thought? Here is my most recent question/thought that popped into my mind. How do animals first realize that water is necessary for their survival? You may say, “They are thirsty of course!” To that I would reply, “Yes, they feel …
Have you ever done something that, when up close, seems so right? But, when you step back you wonder how you can be so wrong? If you would, travel back in time with me. To a memory I am sure is true, but now feels so much like a fever dream I question it. My …
2:7-8 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) The word “contrariwise” indicates context to something prior …
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 …
It’s that time of year again. It is time to deck the halls, find the freshly stocked eggnog, and sing the same three songs over and over and over and over again. Likely the only time such repetition is accepted begins around Thanksgiving (sometimes sooner) and ends around the new year! As Americans, it seems …
Go to any Southern Gospel revival and you will likely in some form or another hear the Gospel praise song, “I Saw the Light.” Although, this song has been covered by a near innumerable number of artists it originally rang from the lips of country music Hall of Famer, Hank Williams Senior. But this song …
Unity. You hear of it often nowadays. There is much discussion of what it requires. At a recent festival our church attended, we were in the community offering hope and attempting to meet fellow Christians. It was during this experience that many Christians brushed us off as I reached to shake their hand to say …
Key Verse[s]: Colossians 3:1-16 Teaching About God to the Next Generation Illustration “Perhaps you and I have lived too long with this miracle to properly be appreciative. Freedom is a fragile thing and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for …