"In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25). Here we have an ancient description of what we continue to experience today. The Defense of Marriage Act may have been stricken down, but "let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the … Continue reading The Supreme Judge of All the Earth
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A PARABLE
A beautiful bouquet was arranged for a wedding. Each flower was gathered in love. Each flower was chosen for a purpose in the arrangement. Each flower was placed so that it could lean upon the others, and together they stood while each rested upon all the group. Although each flower was beautiful alone, they were … Continue reading A PARABLE
I Wrote a Parable. Christians, Love Christians
A beautiful bouquet was arranged for a wedding. Each flower was gathered in love. Each flower was chosen for a purpose in the arrangement. Each flower was placed so that it could lean upon the others, and together they stood while each rested upon all the group. Although each flower was beautiful alone, they were … Continue reading I Wrote a Parable. Christians, Love Christians
The Brotherhood, You are to Love Them
If we keep the original word order of the Greek text, 2 Peter 2:17 says, "the brotherhood, you love." Surely this is of the greatest commandments. Jesus said that to love God is the greatest command and the second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself. For just a minute, let us examine how … Continue reading The Brotherhood, You are to Love Them
WHERE DID GOD COME FROM?
"Where did God come from?" Have you ever had a 4 year old ask you that question? It is difficult to explain to a child the concept of God's self-existence (God exists without being dependent upon anything). "Where did God come from?" is also a question that atheists put forward as an argument against there … Continue reading WHERE DID GOD COME FROM?
He Exists
"Without faith it is impossible to please him, for whosoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who diligently seek him" (Hebrews 11:6 ESV). God is. Most of us probably take that fact for granted, but have we ever really examined the evidence. If the unexamined life … Continue reading He Exists
Send Me
Send me. When the Lord's work is to be done, send me. When the Gospel can be preached, send me. Isaiah heard The Lord say, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?". He replied, "Here am I, send me." When The Lord needs workers, we can't sit idle. Everyone who has sat … Continue reading Send Me
THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION IN MY LIFE
As they neared the shores of this life in their front porch rocking chairs, a grandfather said to his wife, "Mother, read the words to me again." She knowingly and with the same conviction and hope read, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall … Continue reading THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION IN MY LIFE
Come and Go
"Come worship with us" is certainly a friendly invitation. We certainly want people to come worship with us. We should invite people to worship, but we should be more concerned with inviting them to see Jesus. There are many people who already come to worship who do not really know Jesus. Invite people to Christ … Continue reading Come and Go
The Gospel Preacher
He left his Heavenly throne and had nowhere to lay his head, he was the Gospel preacher. His family rejected him and the crowds turned away, he was the Gospel preacher. He was scolded for and exhausted from helping the helpless, the sick, the outcast, and the sinner, he was the Gospel preacher. His closest … Continue reading The Gospel Preacher
Donnie's Dogmatics 