What should be a Christian’s conduct in relation to the state or government authorities? ROMANS 13 provides some very clear instructions with huge implications that may surprise some people. ◊ Since the beginning of organized civilization, people have had to… Read More ›
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The Personal Surrender Plan
How does one reconcile a personal life plan or aspiration with the transformation of the mind mentioned in ROMANS 12? Here’s the answer I’d give to any person of any age. ◊ You’ve got a plan. We all have a… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 12
The call to be transformed by the renewing of your mind in ROMANS 12 implies a better way to live. It also begs the obvious question: How do you do that? ◊ I heard a phrase when I was very… Read More ›
The Transformation in ROMANS 12
The two keys to a vital life are contained in this particular chapter of the BOOK of ROMANS. I’m so glad I finally figured out what is essentially a simple daily exercise. ◊ So now we get to the final… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 11
With even further escalation of hostilities between Israel and its surrounding enemies, many Christians today believe it’s the beginning of the end. It might be better to read and study ROMANS 11 to put modern Israel in proper context. ◊… Read More ›
The Remnant in ROMANS 11
So does God save the Jews? Yes, God preserved a remnant, the first Jews who spawned the Christian Church! Then Gentiles were able to join in, as well as any Jews who wanted to join in. Then and even today…. Read More ›
Selecting a President…Again
Two Christian leaders disagree strongly over the US presidential election. One says one way to vote; the other says another way to vote. I would add a different perspective when looking at this issue. ◊ Four years ago there was… Read More ›
What’s the Real Purpose of Your Life?
Do you have an opinion on the purpose of your life? Of course you do. While it may be a little fuzzy and evolving, we each have a particular perspective. But is it right? ◊ Anne says her purpose in life… Read More ›
When Goals & Dreams Fall Short
Have you ever wanted something so much that it crushed you when things fell through? Does that loss cause you to question God? ◊ In the afterglow of the Olympics, one might consider one’s own big dreams that were met… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 8
This Bible chapter is often a favorite for many – full of great and often quoted verses. So how come most Christians really don’t believe it? ◊ ROMANS Chapter 8 is a favorite chapter for many people for a few… Read More ›
The Rise and Fall of Kings
That leaders or nations are good or evil is not indicative of the truth of God, what matters is their adherence to and reverence for the truth of God. ◊ With another ‘shot heard round the world’, a nation already… Read More ›
The Spirit in ROMANS 8
The Holy Spirit is a mystery to many. It is spiritual, but real and accessible to all of us. What does this really mean? ◊ At the end of ROMANS Chapter 7, Paul writes clearly of the ongoing challenge for… Read More ›