I heard of a pastor who refused to baptize new believers if they smoked cigarettes. Baptism in water belongs to every Christian so why deny someone because of a habit that is not mentioned, let alone condemned in the Bible? Because that would be unfair to the new Christian, having to struggle with such aContinue reading “Back to Christian Basics, Part 2”
Category Archives: Wisdom
Back to Christian Basics
10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. – Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV) Have you ever wondered, what the fear of the Lord refers to in this instance? I can give you the right answer right away, thanks to the BibleGateway search option; please type in “fear of the Lord” inContinue reading “Back to Christian Basics”
Is Everything That Happens God’s Will?
The question is difficult to answer without sounding arrogant. I think the only way to do it right is to use God’s own word, the Bible. Even then the context and the semantics will matter to the point that two honest, Bible believing Christians may differ in their interpretation on some aspects (not to mentionContinue reading “Is Everything That Happens God’s Will?”
Biblical Diet [Repost]
12All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. — 1 Corinthians 6:12 (KJV) In 1 Corinthians, Chapter 6, apostle Paul teaches the church of Corinth on the basics of Christian freedom and here eating habitsContinue reading “Biblical Diet [Repost]”
Listen Before You Answer
There are three ways to listen. Listening to hear something to disagree with Listening to hear something to disagree with is usually the least productive. Interrupting speakers doesn’t build friendship and it hardly convinces anyone that they are in the wrong, even when they are. So why would anybody do this? Pride and prejudice. 3ItContinue reading “Listen Before You Answer”
King of Kings [Repost]
Chess is a game of universal appeal that everyone can enjoy, but now I want to share some semi-allegorical thoughts from my Christian point of view; the usual drill. I really enjoy writing these as the thoughts are quick to form and I hope you’ll enjoy them too. The first rule in chess is toContinue reading “King of Kings [Repost]”
Desert Island Dreaming [Repost]
I would like to be Robinson Crusoe, minus the part how he got on the island. Yes, I would try it for a month… or maybe a day or two. The story of the resourceful castaway having to build his own cabin from scrap, raising crops from a handful of barley and defending himself againstContinue reading “Desert Island Dreaming [Repost]”
Spiritual Warfare is Real
Imagine a drunkard driving a school bus. Then imagine a drunkard who doesn’t drive at all. Who should be stopped first? I don’t like to give such examples when I am talking about something different, because allegories have their limits, but I’m sure you got the point. Once someone becomes a leader or authority overContinue reading “Spiritual Warfare is Real”
Mount of Beatitudes [Repost]
43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45That ye may be the children of your FatherContinue reading “Mount of Beatitudes [Repost]”
The Court of the Mongoose King
In the Jubilee year of the Mongoose King, the resident male mongooses got together to celebrate and boost the morale of the Kingdom holding its own against the jackals, the snakes and the birds of prey. Small in stature, their strength was in their unity and unwavering support for the King. Migwi the mongoose wasContinue reading “The Court of the Mongoose King”
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