Category Archives: God's Omnipotence

Can Prayer Change God’s Mind?

Posted on April 8, 2026 by russellmckinney

A reader, Paula Jarvis Garland, wrote to me: “Here’s my question: If everything is predestined, then how does prayer change things? Can our prayers cause God to change his mind?” The question is actually two questions, one concerning predestination and … Continue reading →

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He Will Make It Plain

Posted on January 7, 2026 by russellmckinney

In his wonderful little book, The Red Sea Rules, Robert J. Morgan shares a story from the life of William Cowper. Cowper was a famous English poet and hymn writer who struggled with severe mental issues, bordering on insanity, until he … Continue reading →

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I’m with You

Posted on December 19, 2025 by russellmckinney

An elderly grandfather took his little grandson for an afternoon walk. After they had walked a while, the old man asked the boy, “How far do you think we’ve walked?” The boy answered, “I don’t know, grandpa.” The grandfather asked, … Continue reading →

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Rainbows

Posted on November 21, 2025 by russellmckinney

“Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And God said: “This is the sign of … Continue reading →

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Fear Not

Posted on November 14, 2025 by russellmckinney

According to what I read somewhere there are over 500 Bible passages that mention the issue of fear. I’ve also read that the specific phrases “Fear not” or “Be not afraid” are used 103 times in the King James translation. … Continue reading →

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The Disciple’s Road Bible Study Guide

Posted on November 10, 2025 by russellmckinney

There is a God. (Psalm 14:1; Psalm 53:1) a. Creation proves His existence: Romans 1:20; Psalm 19:1-6; Genesis chapters 1 and 2 b. Rain and fruitful harvests prove His existence: Acts 14:14-17; Matthew 5:43-45 c. The conscience within each individual … Continue reading →

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Satan & His Fall

Posted on October 31, 2025 by russellmckinney

Since today is October 31st, Halloween, I thought I’d devote a lengthy post to the topic of Satan and his fall from heaven. No, I don’t think every trick-or-treater who heads out to collect candy on this night is doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Creation, Demons, Eternity, God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, God's Sovereignty, God's Work, Heaven, King James Only, Prophecy, Satan, Scripture, Sin, Spiritual Warfare, The Devil | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fear in the Life of the Christian

Posted on October 29, 2025 by russellmckinney

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble, Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and … Continue reading →

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Making Music Out of All the Noise

Posted on October 6, 2025 by russellmckinney

Famed American composer/pianist George Gershwin was standing on a crowded beach talking to a friend. The waves were crashing into the shoreline. Other people were engaged in conversations. A nearby merry-go-round was operating in full volume. Venders were trying to … Continue reading →

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What Satan Did to the Jewish Woman: Affliction

Posted on September 5, 2025 by russellmckinney

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #9) “So ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound — think of it — for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath?” (Luke 13:16, … Continue reading →

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