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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Despair in a Gospel Song
Driving along I heard the best song the Eagles ever created: Desperado. For some reason, though, the lyrics hit me differently this time. The despair of the title character (who’s called Desperado for a reason) reminded me of the gospel. … Continue reading
Wine, Whiskey and Faith – cures for what ails you
[An archived post apropos to cold and flu season.] Alcohol has been used for medicinal purposes for millennia, even finding it’s way into the Bible when an older Christian advised a young friend: Stop drinking only water, and use a … Continue reading
God Hasn’t Given Up On You
Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep. (Luke 15:6.) ***
Tithes and Chariots are Both Outdated
Cars aren’t chariots “Your chariot awaits, my lady.” As awkward as I was in High School, I never uttered those words. Of course, the reason it was easy for me to avoid such cheesy lines probably had more to do … Continue reading
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Tagged freely give, Jerusalem temple, legalism, New Covenant, offerings, Old Covenant, tithing
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Abusing God’s Sovereignty – evil is always evil
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. (Isaiah 5:20.) ***
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Tagged ends justify means, God's Sovereignty, good and evil, Isaiah 5, Nick McDonald
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The Hope of Abundance
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. (Proverbs 22:9.) ***
Black Friday, Anxiety, and Me
[From the archives.] Black Friday – NBC News Black Friday holds no attraction for me, no allure, no batting eyelashes drawing me to the stores. I went to the mall on Black Friday. A Question Never Before Posed to Me … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, Black Friday, family, thanksgiving, trusting God, worry
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Thanksgiving and the Lamb
[Originally posted Thanksgiving 2013.] Lots of people like to have turkey on Thanksgiving. I’ve decided to focus on the Thanksgiving Lamb. If you offer an animal from the flock as a fellowship offering to the Lord, you are to offer … Continue reading
I’m Thankful for My Taste Buds
[From the archives, a post quite fitting for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday.] Mmmm, Tasty! I love my taste buds. I figure God loves them too, since he made them. He even tells us to imagine what it means to taste … Continue reading
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