Final Words to Titus
STUDIES IN TITUS “For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God…holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught…” (Titus 1:7ff) But avoid… Read More »Final Words to Titus
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THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT
It’s a short and simple commandment—but it’s another thing to live accordingly. If anyone supposes that he holds the high ground in other commandments, the… Read More »THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
(Second of two) The claim that the existence of private religious schools—Catholic and/or Protestant—“encourages division and discourages cooperation” bears watching, as it may well bespeak… Read More »CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
(First of two)
In Ireland in June of 2013 the American president said, “If towns remain divided—if Catholics have their schools and buildings and Protestants have theirs, if we can’t see ourselves in one another and fear or resentment are allowed to harden—that too encourages division and discourages cooperation” (emphasis added).Read More »CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
God is my Protector
PART FOUR OF THE SERIES “This is most certainly true!” The Five Installments: 1) God is my Father Almighty; 2) God is Maker of Heaven… Read More »God is my Protector
The Willing Inquirer Attracted by Something
(Third of a Series) Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him,… Read More »The Willing Inquirer Attracted by Something
Remember Where You Came From
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of Read More »Remember Where You Came From
Mercy and Compassion Prevail
And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal… Read More »Mercy and Compassion Prevail
THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
The recent bombings at the Boston Marathon highlight once again how quickly life can be lost. Even most of the unbelieving world would recognize that… Read More »THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
Respect for Religion but with Doubts
(Second of a Series) Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down… Read More »Respect for Religion but with Doubts