Category Archives: God’s Judgment

When God Changes His Mind

Posted on April 6, 2020 by russellmckinney

“Jonah” series (post #4) Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it. (Jonah 3:10, N.K.J.V.) … Continue reading →

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When the Lord Rebukes Your Decision

Posted on April 2, 2020 by russellmckinney

“Jonah” series: (post #2) But the Lord sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up. (Jonah 1:4, N.K.J.V.) When God tells … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Matthew 5:45

Posted on March 29, 2020 by russellmckinney

Is the Coronavirus Covid 19 God’s specific judgment upon the world at large including America? Some folks believe it is. Then again, there are others who view the virus simply as being another nuisance — like every other sickness and … Continue reading →

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Old As Methuselah

Posted on February 8, 2020 by russellmckinney

So all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred and sixty-nine years, and he died. (Genesis 5:27, N.K.J.V.) Have you ever heard the saying, “He’s old as Methuselah?” If you are old enough yourself (pun intended), you probably have. But … Continue reading →

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How God Taught Nebuchadnezzar a Lesson

Posted on October 11, 2019 by russellmckinney

Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, was on top of the world. His army was the most formidable one seen to date, his empire was the largest in existence, and he was the unquestioned ruler over it all. He seemed invincible and … Continue reading →

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The Great War: A Winning Side and A Losing Side

Posted on July 25, 2019 by russellmckinney

Series: “The Great War” (post #5, last one) This post will finish up the series “The Great War.” The Great War between Satan and God produces at least four results. Result #1 is soldiers are enlisted for the war. Result #2 is the … Continue reading →

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The Great War: Injuries Inflicted

Posted on July 23, 2019 by russellmckinney

Series: “The Great War” (post #4) The Great War that is the ongoing battle between Satan and God produces four distinct results. Thus far in this series we’ve covered two of those results. Result #1: Soldiers are enlisted for the … Continue reading →

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Ichabod

Posted on July 1, 2019 by russellmckinney

Ichabod is an odd name. When you mention it, the average person’s mind goes to Ichabod Crane, the schoolmaster character in Washington Irving’s famous short story The Legend of Sleep Hollow. Students of the Bible, however, know that the name actually … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Finally Establishes His Kingdom Upon the Earth

Posted on June 15, 2019 by russellmckinney

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #5) “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’” (Matthew 6:9-10, N.I.V.) This quote from … Continue reading →

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Something to Consider When Troubles Come Your Way

Posted on March 20, 2019 by russellmckinney

You have to love Gideon. As he lived in a time when God seemed to be a million miles from Israel, and as he dealt each day with the fallout from that situation, he became a realist. And as a … Continue reading →

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