Category Archives: Revenge

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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The Woman & Her Church Seat

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Dr. Lee Roberson served as the pastor of Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. for over forty years. After one Sunday-morning service in which several people got saved and others got baptized, he went out the back door of … Continue reading →

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Revenge: It’s Not A Job For You

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Back when Jimmy Carter was President, news reporter Sam Donaldson was gaining a well deserved reputation for his aggressive, in-your-face, annoying style of questioning. During the height of the energy crisis Donaldson was assigned to accompany Carter on a trip … Continue reading →

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