Category Archives: The Holy Spirit

Fear Not

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

I’ve read that 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. Obviously, God is … Continue reading →

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What Satan Does to Lost People: Spiritual Blindness

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #17) But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, lest the light of the gospel of the … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: John 10:27 (Interview With Russell Mckinney)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by

Malcolm and I are still feeling our way into the podcast ministry. I mean, it’s not like we’ve got a technical team and a staff of writers behind us or have ever done something like this. All in all, though, … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Help the Eagles Win the Super Bowl?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in last Sunday’s Super Bowl. While that result was a bit of an upset, what stood out to me most about the game was the inordinate amount of “Jesus talk” the … 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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Your Feelings Might Be Real, But They Won’t Impress an Atheist

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

“A Thought-Provoking Book” series (post #2) We’ve begun a series of posts on the book, Why I Left, Why I Stayed. The book is coauthored by the father-son team of Tony and Bart Campolo and explores the reasons why Bart Campolo … Continue reading →

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A Special Antenna

Posted on December 7, 2017 by

As a Christian, I oftentimes get frustrated with people who just can’t seem to grasp spiritual issues. No matter how many Bible passages I cite, how many illustrations I use, or how eloquently I explain a subject, these folks simply … Continue reading →

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