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Disciple vs Apprentice

Is there a difference? Yes, there is a notable difference found in the definitions given in Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. The notable differences are: disciple: “an adherent to,” and within the apprentice: “bound by covenant to serve, and bound by indentures” … Continue reading

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The Way of Jesus

Until recently, my idea of the Christian life found only in Jesus is inclusive not only of the Gospels where He is found to be the Logos entering the life of being human but the entirety of the remainder of … Continue reading

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Being Conformed to His Image

This is most likely a question to be asked, “How am I to be conformed to the image of Christ?” May I suggest the very thing the Apostle Paul suggested, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of … Continue reading

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Do You Know Where You Are Going?

Albert Einstein once said, “I do not know where I am going…”                                                      Billy Graham once said, “I know where I am going…”                                  Two very important men having influenced the world in many ways had an understanding of who they were, … Continue reading

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The Gospel Question(s)

Because Christians claim to have the truth about the most important questions in life, they also believe that Jesus Christ is the truth. We have presented ourselves at the front door, and our message of exclusivity is falling on deaf … Continue reading

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Where to From Here?

You and I are only enabled to know the answer in the Person of Jesus Christ. Do you recall the question asked by one of Jesus’ disciples named Thomas, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going. How can we … Continue reading

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When I Speak of Inerrancy, et al 

Often I write and speak concerning the ideas of the inerrancy, infallibility, and literal truth of the Word of God. And critics abound from everywhere. I find this amusing. Why so? My view of Scripture is deeply personal in many … Continue reading

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By Faith Believers Know

 “For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with endurance. In the … Continue reading

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What IS This?

Reading is something I do voraciously, especially the Word of God. However, I read a short statement concerning the unconditional love of God being in question. Of course, with great interest and intent my heart and mind indulged. Beginning my … Continue reading

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Our Foundation

In Jesus’ parable concerning foundations, one stands and the other simply washes away. This is true if we allow Scripture to interpret our life experiences rather than use our life experiences to interpret Scripture.  Holy Spirit is always present wherever … Continue reading

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