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”
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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]”
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]”
Proverbs Are Not Promises
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion— 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wiseContinue reading “Proverbs Are Not Promises”
Love One Another
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. — John 13:34 (NIV) Some verses seem so familiar to us, that we almost neglect to consider their true meaning. Yes, God is Love (1 John 4:8). Yes, Christians are supposed to love. But to love oneContinue reading “Love One Another”
Biblical Diet
In 1 Corinthians, Chapter 6, apostle Paul teaches the church of Corinth on the basics of Christian freedom and here eating habits are given some special consideration. “Everything is permissible for me, but not all things are beneficial,” Paul explains.
Desert Island Dreaming
I cringe at declarations and prayers on wanting to suffer for the cause, as if Christian life was a game. This makes about as much sense as wanting to drive an ambulance as close to the cliff as possible.
Future is Bright
Living life by routine is not something to oppose for the sake of opposing. Let’s not be rebel without a cause.
Season to Be Jolly
When you operate the heavy equipment, it isn’t really about the surface or the terrain or the obstacles on the way.
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