Author Archives: Richard
Controversy and Explanation
I don’t think I’ve done a post like this one before, and I welcome feedback. I had an unpleasant experience on social media a while ago, and it was… well, unpleasant. I want to tell of the events and explain … Continue reading
Despised Bible Characters – Eli
I seldom hear anything good about Eli; his story is in the book of I Samuel, chapters 1-4. I’ve heard that he had little self-control because he was overweight (“heavy”); that he lacked discernment because he didn’t realize that Hannah … Continue reading
Series thought
I notice that I haven’t written anything here for a while; I have had a few ideas, but none that I really liked. However, I recently thought of doing a series about Despised Bible Characters. I have noticed that many … Continue reading
Lessons from Romans (willing, running, mercy)
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. (Rom 9:16) In context, this verse is in a passage discussing people whom God chose to use or to bless … Continue reading
Knowledge
that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good (Prov 19:2) My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee (Hos 4:6) It is a shame that Christians are ignorant … Continue reading
Nice guy
Often times, when a caution or warning is given about some, the response But he’s a nice guy is given. That response irritates me because it usually never to the point. As an example, a man goes to a company … Continue reading
Lessons from Romans (these things)
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Rom 8:31) There are two questions here; the second is a popularly quoted verse… but consider the first question – what are … Continue reading
Arrogance?
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (John 3:18) I like this verse, especially for what … Continue reading
Burned Them
I appreciate the people who follow my musings! This thought came from the following verse: And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them. (2 Sam 5:21) (Feel free to read vv 17-21 to get the … Continue reading
Christmas Story Thoughts
Let me wish all those that read this a Merry Christmas! (albeit a trifle late) The Christmas story is known to many people; however, although Christians are supposed to be people of the Book (the Bible), we are often influenced … Continue reading
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