I just got my first issue of Consumer Reports ShopSmart magazine. In the “Back in the Day” section there was a very interesting story that took place in 1941.
Read More »Our Obsession With Utopia
As the Bible says, “That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9 NASB). The truth certainly applies to the idea of a Utopian society. Utopia is nothing new. The idea began as […]
Read More »Why Me Lord? (And Momma Said I Couldn’t Sing)
Some years ago, when my mother was living, my wife Susan and I were practicing to sing a duet at an upcoming meeting. When we announced to my mother that we were going to sing, my mother, without taking another breath said, “Ralph can’t sing!” There is nothing like a good confidence builder before going […]
Read More »The Death Penalty: Is It The Loving Thing To Do? Part II
The Old Testament is not lacking examples and specific instructions as to when and how the death penalty should be applied. In Genesis, chapter 9, God handed over the responsibility for application of the death penalty to human government. Last week I made a brief case for the death penalty from the Old Testament.
Read More »The Death Penalty: Is It The Loving Thing To Do? Part 1
It’s ironic that people are almost willing to kill over the death penalty issue. When it is discussed emotions tend to flare, and logic flies out the window.
Read More »There’s A Debt You Cannot Pay
In today’s society a good credit score is crucial. Your score will determine whether or not you can finance a car or qualify for a home mortgage. And, if you do qualify, it will influence how much interest you will pay. Your score also will be a factor in the amount you will pay for […]
Read More »End-Times Mania
And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them. They also said, “Men of Galilee, why do […]
Read More »North Georgia Pregnancy Center Banquet-Success!
Almost 300 people attended the 3rd annual banquet for the North Georgia Pregnancy Center on Thursday, October 13th. The event was held at the Chattahoochee Tech in Jasper.
Read More »You Are Under Oath
Christians debate whether or not it is proper to put his or her hand on a Bible and swear to tell the truth in a court of law. Sorry, I won’t try to tackle that question here. I will, however, make a point, one much more likely to affect one’s life in the immediate future.
Read More »When They Sneeze-Witness!
Probably most of us who are Christians have read books, attended seminars, or had on-the-job training as to how to witness our faith. Some of the techniques can be very creative and some, I believe, are less than honest and offensive, but that is a story for a later time. I do offer one pretty […]
Read More »Blessings and Curses
Deuteronomy 28: 1-2: Now it shall be, if you diligently obey the LORD your God, being careful to do all His commandments which I command you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. 2 All these blessings will come upon you and overtake you if you […]
Read More »Bible Trivia or Not?
How many people entered the Ark? What is the sixth commandment? What three disciples were on the Mount of Transfiguration? Where did Jesus turn water to wine? What is the root of all evil?
Read More »Faith Works All Ways
We are familiar with the concept of faith regarding our Christianity. It is taught and written about from every angle imaginable. Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God. The following two verses from Hebrews 11 sum up the faith concept very well.
Read More »The Gifts of the Spirit ARE FOR YOU!
One dividing point among Christians is the issue of the gifts of the Spirit. Are they for us today? Or, did God withdraw them at some point in time?
Read More »The Bible on Inflation (Part III)
Last week we talked about the causes of inflation and the Bible’s view of it. Basically, it is a form of theft on all levels. The process is that the government dilutes the money supply and merchants, in response, dilute their products without lowering their prices. Inflation is also a barometer of moral failure in […]
Read More »The Bible on Inflation (Part II)
Last week, we introduced the concept of inflation found in Isaiah 1:22 that says: “Your silver has become dross, Your drink diluted with water.” (NASB). The Message adds some insight to its meaning. It reads: “Your coins are all counterfeits. Your wine is watered down.”
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