Author Archives: russellmckinney

Does God Sometimes Let Us Endure Dark Days?

Posted on October 19, 2020

(“Questions From Israel’s Exodus” series: post #1) In Genesis 15:12-16, we read about a dream that Abraham had in which God declared that Abraham’s descendants would spend 400 years in a foreign land and be afflicted there through servitude to … Continue reading →

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The Barber & Jesus

Posted on October 16, 2020

A Christian man was getting a haircut and decided to witness to the barber. In an attempt to ease into a conversation about Jesus, the man asked the barber, “Do you believe in God?” Curtly, the barber answered, “No, I … Continue reading →

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Young Timothy & Genesis Chapter 1

Posted on October 14, 2020

The apostle Paul was Timothy’s spiritual mentor, but he didn’t claim to be the person who taught Timothy the scriptures. Instead, Paul attributed that accomplishment to Timothy’s mother, Eunice, with Eunice presumably getting help from her mother, Lois (2 Timothy … Continue reading →

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What Two Monks Can Teach Us About Sin

Posted on October 12, 2020

There’s an old story that tells of a senior monk and a junior monk who were making their way from one monastery to another. It was a pleasant enough walk until they came to a certain crossing site at a … Continue reading →

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God Hears Our Cries

Posted on October 10, 2020

And the Angel of the Lord said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the Lord has heard your affliction.” (Genesis 16:11, N.K.J.V.) I chose Genesis 16:11 … Continue reading →

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A World Filled With George Wilsons

Posted on October 8, 2020

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but … Continue reading →

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Nahum (post #4)

Posted on October 5, 2020

An attacker advances against you, Nineveh. Guard the fortress, watch the road, brace yourselves, marshal all your strength! (Nahum 2:1, N.I.V.) Nineveh, the capital city of the Assyrian empire, was an incredible city. Its origins could be traced back to … Continue reading →

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Nahum (post #3)

Posted on October 2, 2020

This is what the Lord says: “Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be cut off and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, O Judah, I will afflict you no more. Now I will break their yoke … Continue reading →

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Nahum (post #2)

Posted on September 30, 2020

…His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet. He rebukes the sea and dries it up; he makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither and the blossoms of … Continue reading →

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Nahum (post #1)

Posted on September 28, 2020

The burden against Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. God is jealous, and the Lord avenges; The Lord avenges and is furious. The Lord will take vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserves wrath for His … Continue reading →

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