Love to Be Hated
The more I become like Jesus, the more flak I can expect. The apostle Paul exhorted Timothy: “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” [2Tim. 3:12] And Jesus Himself reminded His faithful… Read More
Christ’s Realm of Civil Authority
Jesus planted kingdom seeds in the minds of men during His earthly ministry. And we confirm that every time we repeat what’s known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” He taught His disciples to say, “Let Your kingdom come,” and… Read More
When Having is Believing
It’s easy to shame the rich. If you ask someone, he’ll probably tell you how Jesus did it. After explaining the basic qualifications for inheriting eternal life to a rich man, He added yet another hoop for him… Read More
A Subtler Form of Obedience
Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to demonstrate that a slave isn’t above his master: “You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. Then, if I, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your… Read More
So where in the WORLD is Hell?
The “believer’s” short answer, of course, would be simple. It doesn’t matter, he’s not headed there. The Bible tells him so—or at least tradition does. And tradition isn’t afraid of levity either. Any spirited request from one to… Read More
Perfecting What’s Given
Learning Biblical Greek isn’t much different than learning to be a diesel mechanic. One doesn’t take any more effort or intellect than the other. However, some folks would have you believe otherwise. The reasons are often obvious. But… Read More
In the Presence of Many Witnesses
Leaning life skills is critical. And what dad won’t find the time to teach his son competency in that respect? After all, the School of Hard Knocks has limited enrollment and the dropout rate is high, so there’s… Read More
In Preparation for the Separation
We don’t always have a choice about where we put down roots. But we have a lot to say about how well they grow. Lately, I’ve become very aware of the vegetation that’s sprouting roots around me. But I’ve also… Read More
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Last Updated: June 16, 2025 by cjournalme
The Divine Nature of Accountability
A free lunch is never the Lord’s standard. It’s the exception. But the Great Deceiver is busy handing out meal tickets. The menu includes a savory blend of heavenly promises, seasoned with just the perfect amount of truth… Read More