Category Archives: Bible

Hearing the “Voice” of God

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

How many times have you heard someone say “God told me to  (fill in the blank) “?  I am not talking about the crazy person who says that God told him to blow up a day care center.  It is … Continue reading →

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Which of these Common Sayings are Found in the Bible?

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

I recently quizzed my congregation on their knowledge of the Bible by asking them which of the following sayings are direct quotes from Scripture: 1.  Moderation in all things. 2.  Spare the rod, spoil the child. 3.  Do unto others … Continue reading →

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Geocentrists Still Exist

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

I am re-reading a book by one of my former seminary professors.  The book is Don’t Stop Believing and it deals with how Christian belief and action go together. In chapter one, the author makes the point that the more we … Continue reading →

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If you could ask God for one thing…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

I am preparing a sermon and need your input.  All you have to do is respond to the following question: “If you could ask God for one thing (and only one thing), what would you ask for?” Leave your response … Continue reading →

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How Different Generations View the Bible

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

Barna has a new study out that reveals how different age groups view the Bible.  The chart above shows the results of the survey.  The Mosaic generation refers to adults who are currently ages 18 to 25; Busters are those … Continue reading →

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TNIV Bible is Being Phased Out

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

The TNIV (Today’s New International Version) is being phased out.  The translation, a revision of the best-selling NIV, has faced constant criticism from conservative evangelicals since its inception due to its “gender inclusive” language. Rather than continue with the TNIV, the … Continue reading →

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Should Protestants read the Apocrypha?

Posted on August 22, 2009 by

I have just started to read through the Apocrypha.  For those who are unaware, the Apocrypha is a group of books included in Catholic Bibles, but not in the 66 books of the Protestant Bible. I have to admit that … Continue reading →

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When Does Personal Experience Trump God’s Word?

Posted on July 7, 2009 by

Recently, I went to hear a Christian leader talk about his conversion from Islam to Christianity.  It seems that one of the chief influences in his life was his girlfriend at the time, who was a Christian. The Christian girlfriend … Continue reading →

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Over-Eating the Reason for Our Weight, Not Lack of Exercise

Posted on May 8, 2009 by

I recently posted an entry dealing with the obesity rate among Americans.  The post specifically dealt with a recent study that claims that 1-in-5 four year old children is physically obese. Well, another study claims that the U.S. obesity problem … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Ignore Gluttony?

Posted on April 14, 2009 by

It seems that we, as Christians, tend to zero in on the sins of our culture pretty quickly.  We like to criticize homosexuality, alcoholism, gambling, etc.  Well, how come we ignore one of our culture’s “biggest” issues: gluttony?  The Bible … Continue reading →

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