Darkness, in its simplest definition, is just the absence of light. Darkness is not a force in and of itself just like cold is the absence of heat not a force unto itself. Darkness can also be something not yet revealed. It can be knowledge not yet discovered. It can be wise sayings, dark in the sense that it is not that well known. It can be something we need to ponder, and dig deeper to understand. “I will open... Read more
Worship is a word that has almost lost its meaning in this day and time. Especially in this Western culture where we take pride in the fact that ‘we bow to no one’. That often includes God as well as man. In this culture, though most would not admit it to it but what is worshiped is one’s self. While it is true we should worship no human being, God is worthy to be worshiped and praised. In this study,... Read more
There is so much more to that Red Sea crossing than the average telling of that story. If you haven’t read it lately take time to read Exodus 14 now before you read the rest of this. Most of us when we think about this story probably think about that dramatic scene in Cecile De DeMille’s movie The Ten Commandments when Charlton Heston, playing the part of Moses holds up his staff over the Red Sea and it parts. I... Read more
We truly live in a time where there are many choices, at least in modern countries like the United States. Having so many options can truly be a gift but it can also be a curse. Having choices can certainly be a good thing if one is always on guard that some of those choices are not good. It is kind of like muddy water. We need the water but there is a lot of stuff in muddy water that... Read more
This planet is estimated to be around 4.54 billion years old and humans are said to be only 6 million years on this planet. Early homo sapiens or modern humans appeared in Africa around 20,000 years ago. These estimates are based on radiometric measurements and fossils. Most creationists believe the earth is only 6000 years old. That’s quite a difference! I think where creationists go wrong is they are looking at the genealogy of Adam which can be traced back... Read more
Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:20-37 ) Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall. I know of no significant influential kingdoms that stand today that were standing 1000 years ago. The history of these kingdoms is written in the... Read more
Now that Christ has risen from the dead those who die that have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and repented of their sins go to heaven into the presence of the Lord. Though their physical bodies remain in the grave until they are resurrected in what many call the Rapture at which point their bodies are glorified and join their spirits already in heaven. Acts 16:31 “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” 2 Corinthians... Read more
I was raised up in a church that taught everyone went to hell before Christ came to this Earth and died on a cross. How can we deny that ancient cultures also knew the one true and living God that Christianity claims? Before Christ was revealed in his fleshly form on Earth, as God he was unfolding and revealing himself to others. Consider that Abraham was before Christ came to Earth and the scriptures declare that his faith was counted... Read more
Can Our Spiritual Formation Be Compared To Pottery Formation? Let me tell you a little about myself. I am of Eastern band Cherokee (Tsalagi) descent. I have always loved the outdoors. Through the years I became very knowledgeable and skilled with survival to the point I can survive with only what nature, or should I say, Creation provides. I have taught survival skills and written books about survival since the early 80s. I have also been a follower of Jesus... Read more
Putting Leadership and Hierarchy Into Perspective I am amazed and broken-hearted at the competitive spirit in the church (I am referring to the church as a whole, no particular congregation). In this study, I want to deal with this whole concept of hierarchy and put the issue of leadership and submission to leaders in perspective. A lot of the reason we have such a lack of unity in the church and are accomplishing so little is the hierarchy that has... Read more
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