Category Archives: The Heart

Christians Bringing a Touch of Christ’s Kingdom to Earth

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #5) Jesus spent His three-and-a-half-year earthly ministry bringing a touch of His heavenly kingdom to the earth. Then, after being crucified, He resurrected and ascended back to heaven. This left a gaping hole in regards to … Continue reading →

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Some Bible Basics About Gun Control

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that gun control has become a major topic in American culture. Well, as with any topic, it is the Christian’s job to look to the Bible to gain God’s perspective on … Continue reading →

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Following Your Own Counsel

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

If you ask me to name the #1 problem that Christians exhibit in their daily conduct, my answer might surprise you. It wouldn’t be “sin,” even though we certainly do sin far too much. Neither would it be “a lack … Continue reading →

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God’s Worst Form of Judgment

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

Okay, quick, name the worst judgment that God ever inflicted upon someone. Noah’s flood? That one certainly involved the most deaths, but once it began the fatalities didn’t have to experience it for long. Fire and brimstone raining down upon … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Commandment

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

A group of men went deer hunting. When they separated into pairs, Bob and Joe paired up to hunt together. Not too long into the hunt Joe killed a huge 10-point buck. Bob then volunteered to help him drag it … Continue reading →

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Genuine Pearls

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Pearls have historically commanded high prices. Their expensiveness is the result of their rarity. Thousands upon thousands of oysters are examined each year, but only a small percentage of them contain genuine pearls. I’ve read that out of every three … Continue reading →

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How Does a Worm Get Inside an Apple?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

Most people think that the worm burrows down inside the apple from the outside. In actuality, however, the worm was born inside the apple. It’s an interesting process. I’ve read this in various places, but for this post I’ll quote … Continue reading →

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