Category Archives: Revenge

If in This Life Only…

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

Sometimes you’ll hear a preacher say, “Even if there is no heaven, the benefits you receive in this life make it worth it to follow Jesus.” I remember saying this myself a time or two in my younger days as … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Resolution That Solomon Could Appreciate

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

When Solomon’s father, King David, died and Solomon became the King of Israel, the transition wasn’t without bloodshed. First, just before David died he instructed Solomon to kill two of David’s enemies — Joab (1 Kings 2:1-6) and Shimei (1 … Continue reading →

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Fighting on God’s Side

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

Haman had it all. Persia’s powerful king, Ahasuerus, had advanced him above all of Persia’s other princes (Esther 3:1). Ahasuerus had even decreed that anytime Haman was inside the gate of the royal grounds, all of Ahasuerus’ servants were to … Continue reading →

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Morality Without God

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

“A Thought-Provoking Book” series (post #3) I have long believed that one of the best arguments against atheism goes like this: “If there is no God, there is no real motivation for men and women to live morally.” Putting it … Continue reading →

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A Different Way of Responding to False Accusations

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

How do you respond when someone accuses you falsely? I must confess that my first reaction is to rise to my defense, jump right back at the person, and go for the jugular with my comeback. For me, responding in … Continue reading →

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The Temporary Victim

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

The story of Joseph has been told again and again. As you might know, when Joseph’s older brothers sold him into slavery, a series of events was initiated by which God, over the course of 13 years, caused Joseph to … Continue reading →

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“Surely the Wrath of Man Shall Praise Thee”

Posted on October 23, 2016 by

The title for this post is taken directly from Psalm 76:10, the full text of which says: “Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee; the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.” (K.J.V.) But what does “Surely the wrath of … Continue reading →

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