Tag: Jesus
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HAPPY NEHUSHTAN EVERYONE!!
Introduction Just a few days before Christmas and I’m, once again, stoic to the holiday. This is one of my least favorite holidays, not because of the music and festivities, but because of that fact that I don’t like the religious trappings that go along with it. People scratch their heads when I tell them…
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Peace on Earth?
Introduction In Isaiah 9:6-7 is one of the more profound prophecies of Jesus, “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government…
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The Reason for the Season?
Introduction It’s that time of year again when everyone decorates for the holiday season. Trees and lights go up, Christmas music is heard in every business, and children tell Santa what they want. It’s also that time of year when people attempt to be more “religious” as they love to use the phrase, “Jesus is…
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HE RUINED THEM!!
Introduction A portion of a quote by William Arthur Ward is, most often, seen as a meme on social media. The portion says, Everyone has the power to make others happy. Some do it simply by entering a room, others by leaving the room. There are some who, by just enter a room, or situation,…
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A Poem
Last year I posted this poem about Jesus focusing on His death on the cross as opposed to His birth which everyone seems to celebrate at this time of year. We have no scriptural evidence as to when Jesus was born but a lot of evidence concerning His death, burial, and resurrection. The dates are…
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There are No Material Possessions
Introduction A tough case was being argued in court. The defense attorney, feeling that he was in trouble, sent the judge two tickets to Aruba. The defendant was fit to be tied. “The judge will kill me,” he said. “Trying to bribe him; we’re dead.” “I don’t think so,” his attorney told him, “I sent…
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What Would Your Obituary Say?
Introduction A few decades ago, I took a College Psychology class during the summer quarter and one of the exercises was to write our own obituary. Actually, we were to write two: one as if we were to die that day and the second if we died in ten years. We then compared the two to see…
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Remember Lot’s Wife
Introduction During a discourse with the Pharisees, He makes a three-word statement that should be very familiar, not only to them but also, to us. This discourse, similar to what we read in Matthew 24, talks about the destruction of Jerusalem. He gives a breakdown of events that are to precede this event and warn…
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Redefining Words
Introduction Over the centuries, man has changed the meaning of certain words. Sometimes, it is to update a meaning as the older meaning no longer has a bearing on current events. For example, Fantastic (Dates to the 1300s) Today’s Meaning: Exceptionally good. Original Meaning: Existing only in the imagination, like a fantasy. Another example, Backlog (Dates to 1684)…
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Lower than the Angels?
Introduction In the second chapter of Hebrews, the writer makes an interesting statement which, if you’ve read Psalms, you’re already familiar with the phrase. The writer states, You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under…
The Christian Caravan 