“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you,” said Jesus Christ, who goes to explain, “For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Matt. 7:1). The present tense of the verbs … Continue reading Ask, Seek, Knock
Independence Day
Independence Day has always been a special occasion for me. More than just memories of fireworks and BBQs as a kid—and even an extended childhood with some “creative” pyrotechnics as an adult—it is also a time to be a little patriotic in commemoration of my country’s beginnings, and its formation out of a struggle against … Continue reading Independence Day
The Sin of Being Non-Judgmental
Probably one of the frequently mentioned and misunderstood teaching Jesus of Christ is this: “Do not judge so that you will not be judged” (Matt. 7:1). It really is used as a form of rhetoric for the purpose of privatizing beliefs. A number of folks are under the impression that religious beliefs are simply personal … Continue reading The Sin of Being Non-Judgmental
Seek First the Kingdom
Anxiety over never the lack of food and clothing is a challenge people face in every epoch of time. The first century audience of Jesus certainly had their daily struggles. The possibility of having to put up one’s cloak as collateral for a pledge in hopes the lender was faithful to Yahweh’s covenant (Exod. 22:25-27), … Continue reading Seek First the Kingdom
What’s Great About the King James Bible?
I particularly reading this piece on the significance of the King James Bible:Why All the Fuss Over King James Bible?By Larry Stone2011 is the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. This year books have been published about the translation, about the KJV's influence, and even about the bi-numeral King James himself … Continue reading What’s Great About the King James Bible?
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