Forever and Ever

I have seen this cartoon a few times in the past. I didn’t like it the first time I saw it, and I didn’t like it again when it arrived in my inbox recently. Hell is not a game. It is serious business, and yet, at times, we turn it into a joke. Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the...

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Playing with Balls

We sure are living in some strange times these days. Here in America, we are heading into another Super Bowl weekend, and it is almost expected of us to be excited about it. But why? What is the reasoning behind people thinking that this event is what everyone is supposed to be watching on Sunday night of Super Bowl weekend year after year? Professional Sports Maybe it would help to think about professional sports. If...

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J P T

I had a great conversation with a waitress the other night. It was a wonderful give-and-take with Serena, but I literally have not heard that many “F-bombs” in ages! That word rolled off her tongue like we would say “and,” “or,” “the,” or “but.” Interestingly, my Bible was on my table, and she had already seen it, but it didn’t stop her behavior. She was just who she was. I actually kind of liked that....

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Comfortable or Not

I received an interesting email the other day from Linda that made me think: I am moved so much by your compassion for people. I remember the few times I was able to see you witnessing to people. If I were to break it down in steps, it would look a lot like your teachings. Start. Say something. I would notice you start the conversation with someone, whether you felt comfortable or not. Obey. You...

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The Only Cult You…

Not long ago, I was having an email exchange with a friend of the ministry. He mentioned that a former student of his had seen one of the “Jesus” commercials during the Super Bowl and decided to try church again the following Sunday. Well, lo and behold, the pastor of that church critiqued those commercials, and the student was not too fond of that! Now, he isn’t interested in church anymore. My friend found himself...

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Ask for the Moon

Sometimes, it is fun to ask for the moon! You know you probably won’t get it, but many times, the fun is in the asking. Actually, I had someone ask me about the moon, and, of course, it got me thinking. He was a Muslim man who posed an interesting question. He said he couldn’t believe the Bible unless I could answer a specific question of his. Now remember, whenever you get a statement like...

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