Category Archives: Heaven

One Man’s Opinion

Posted on January 8, 2021 by russellmckinney

Four years ago, in the immediate aftermath of the election between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton, I wrote a post entitled The Christian & Government. As part of that post, I listed ten Bible passages — five from the Old … Continue reading →

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R.G. Lee’s Glimpse Into Heaven

Posted on December 9, 2020 by russellmckinney

After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take … Continue reading →

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Has Somebody Kept You From Your Milk & Honey?

Posted on December 7, 2020 by russellmckinney

A study of the life of Moses will show that he didn’t get to live the life he should have. Rather than lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into a land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8), he … Continue reading →

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When Corruption Puts on Incorruption

Posted on November 16, 2020 by russellmckinney

Tom Wallace, the well known Independent Baptist pastor/evangelist, is now 90 years old. Five years ago, when he was a mere 85, he published Morning Devotions. For the September 25th devotion, he wrote a little piece entitled “This Stuff Has … Continue reading →

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A World Filled With George Wilsons

Posted on October 8, 2020 by russellmckinney

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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Two Fascinating Teachings From Jesus

Posted on August 21, 2020 by russellmckinney

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in … Continue reading →

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How to Jump Start Spiritual Life

Posted on August 10, 2020 by russellmckinney

I have an aunt named Betty Jean who was married to a man named Bill. Bill passed away several years ago, but I’ll always be indebted to him for doing me a great favor one day. For some reason that … Continue reading →

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Seeing Him Who Is Invisible

Posted on August 7, 2020 by russellmckinney

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. (Hebrews 11:27, N.K.J.V.) Moses was the adopted son of Pharaoh’s daughter. As such, he was Egyptian royalty. That’s not … Continue reading →

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Why Do Britain’s Lawyers & Judges Wear Robes & Wigs?

Posted on July 1, 2020 by russellmckinney

Did you know that British lawyers (the word is “barristers” over there) and judges still wear robes and white wigs in court? Think about that. Here we are in the 21st century, and yet you can walk into a British courtroom … Continue reading →

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A Word to the Confused

Posted on June 26, 2020 by russellmckinney

We are definitely living in confusing times, but we aren’t the first people ever to do so. The fact is that life turned confusing following Adam and Eve’s sin and has stayed that course for some 6,000 years now. No … Continue reading →

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