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A: When I was a new Christian, I took that Scripture in a literal sense. I imagined myself not only taking on the giants like David, but moving any large obstacle out of my way when it came to my Christian walk. In my mind, nothing would prove too great for me as a believer. […]
There’s an old saying that goes like this, “When March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb.” What this obviously means is, if the wind is blustery and howling with rain pounding on your house in the beginning of the month, then by the end of the month the soft breezes […]
We have been looking at expectation, anticipation and participation. In February’s article I did not bring out this particular theme because I was dealing with the subject of love, but love is very much a part of the aspect of what we expect, as well as anticipate, and to what extent we participate in our […]
What comes to mind as we embark on another new year are these words from the well-known and beloved hymn, “Amazing Grace,” “Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.” It has always amazed me how jubilant and excited […]
Have you ever heard the story behind the song? “The Love of God?” In 1917, a man by the name of Frederick M. Lehman who was a pastor and businessman wrote this song. As a pastor he oversaw a poor flock, and as a business man he had lost everything and was close to financial […]
A: It is important to recognize the theme of the Scripture: It is contrast. We are told God formed the light and created darkness. Is there a difference between forming something and creating something? To form something points to potential and purpose, while creating something points to bringing something forth. Light functions at different intensity […]
In last month’s, November’s The Bottom Line, I dealt with the subject of liberalism in our faith due to how we handle and approach the Word of God. We may not realize it, but we do take liberty with God’s Word. We choose what we are going to believe, what doctrinal preference we have when […]
This month of November is the beginning of insanity thanks to the commercial push to present the public with various articles and deals from the latest electronic spyware gadgets that will do everything for you but what needs to be done for personal well-being and responsibilities such as relationships and work. Advertisement will tell us […]
When I was young, I used to play hide and seek. The person who had to find the kids in our particular group stood with their back to the rest of us and had to count to ten as they closed their eyes and when they hit that number, they would yell, “Ready or not, […]
A: In order to properly understand this Scripture, you must begin with Psalm 139:19. King David began with the obvious when he stated that God will surely slay the wicked for they speak wickedly against Him and take His name in vain. He then goes on to say in 21, “Do not I hate them, […]