Real truth seekers are honest in both answers AND questions! We all know what a loaded question is. Usually we recognize them because they cannot be easily answered or answered without a longer explanation. Often the person asking the question does not want the explanation! They want to hold a person to a yes, no or … Read moreReal truth seekers are honest in both answers AND questions!
Seek first the kingdom of God. What does that mean? This statement is found in Matthew 6:33, in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The last half of chapter six is dealing particularly with right attitudes about material things. First, in verses 19-21, there is His warning about seeking treasures on earth. They are temporary … Read moreSeek first the kingdom of God. What does that mean?
If you have Bible questions… If you have Bible questions, I am happy to try to answer them for you. My answers will always be from the Bible. I will leave you with a scripture that you can read, re-read and consider after our conversation. If you ask for my opinion or judgment in … Read moreIf you have Bible questions…
What are the gospel writers trying to accomplish? The writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are writing an account of the life of Jesus. Matthew and Luke begin with the story of his birth. Mark and John begin with the start of his ministry. But, what is their goal in writing? What do they … Read moreWhat are the gospel writers trying to accomplish?
Opposing Contrasts in 1 John When you are reading the Bible, it is more engaging if you know something the book offers that you can look for. Often there are various areas of focus, as in John’s first letter. Consider with me the strong contrasts found in 1 John. I call them strong contrasts … Read moreOpposing Contrasts in 1 John
Is this a Good church … the Right church? By what standard does one determine whether a church is right or good? If I am going by human opinion, mine is the one I want to follow! But, what do I know? What does anyone know? Clearly, the Lord’s opinion matters in this question. … Read moreIs this a Good church … the Right church?
The Path to Faith The path to faith varies from person to person. While one thing catches your attention, something else is meaningful to another. In John, chapter one, we have brief accounts of several people being introduced to Jesus. The chapter lets us see variety in the evidence provided and in what captures … Read moreThe Path to Faith
Hungry like babies, crying out for food! “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” (1 Peter 2:1-3) This is not instruction … Read moreHungry like babies, crying out for food!
Blessed are those who have not seen… Thomas was not with the apostles the first time Jesus appeared to them after the resurrection. He declared he would not believe their claim to have seen the risen Christ. On the next occasion, he was present and Jesus challenged him to not only look but also … Read moreBlessed are those who have not seen…
Build Your House on the Rock Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your … Read moreBuild Your House on the Rock
