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Category Archives: Religion and Spirituality
Why did Israel forget the Lord and serve other gods?
God told Joshua to meditate on the Book of the law of Moses day and night (Joshua 1:8). The rest of the population did not do this. Most people in church probably don’t read the Bible. Instead of paying attention … Continue reading
Whose fault is it when things go wrong? God or Satan?
It depends, of course. When Paul was preaching the gospel in several places, he was attacked by the nearby population for his message. Whose fault was it? The attackers’ fault. (Acts 16:16-24). When Jesus was betrayed by Judas, whose fault … Continue reading
Why do other religions also find peace after praying if there is only one true God?
Because they really believe that their faith will give them peace. Jesus offers peace, too–to His followers. But it isn’t the peace the world gives, like the other world religions. His peace is from a relationship with Him who died … Continue reading
Similarities and Priorities
Notice the similarities at the beginning of these three famous Bible passages. The Ten Commandments: “I am the Lord your God … You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:2-3). The Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, in heaven, hallowed … Continue reading
Four Protective Practices
In his brief letter, positioned just before the last book of the Bible, Jude writes a lot about apostates (those who fall away from the Lord Jesus) in the past (vv. 4-11) and in the present (vv. 12-16). Jude writes … Continue reading
Grace, not Works
Paul, who devoted his life to earning righteousness through the Mosaic law, found something that was foreign to him: grace. To clarify grace, he later wrote, if it is “by grace, it is no longer of works, otherwise grace is … Continue reading
“Why do we do that?”
John’s disciples came to Jesus with a question. They asked, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” (Matthew 9:14-17). The implications of this question are relevant to us today. First, I can imagine … Continue reading
Attitudes of Faith
What does faith feel like? How do you know when you have it? As I was praying about my faith, several aspects of my faith over the years came to mind. I had demonstrated faith in different ways, but they … Continue reading
Why was Jesus against the Pharisees so much?
We don’t have very far to look to find out why Jesus and the Pharisees clashed; He pointed out their flaws repeatedly. Let’s look at a few, for the reasons He had against the Pharisees are the same general reasons … Continue reading
“I Am A Catholic!”
“I am a Baptist.” “I am a Presbyterian.” Perhaps when spiritual conversation ebbs and flows around you, at one point the tide may bring you in, and all you can say is that you are a member of a denomination, … Continue reading
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