Category Archives: Christian

Growth Process

Posted on 17 November 2022 by Richard

Mark 4:27-28 are part of a parable depicting the mysteries of growth. In the farm world, a single kernel of corn germinates, grows up into a tall stalk, which typically has one or two ears; each ear has between 800 … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Romans (wisdom)

Posted on 19 August 2022 by Richard

To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. (Romans 16:27) The above is the last verse of the last chapter of the book of Romans. My curiosity was caught by the phrase “only wise”… I don’t … Continue reading →

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Approved unto God

Posted on 14 June 2022 by Richard

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) I think this verse is fairly well known; it is the basis of the children’s AWANA … Continue reading →

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Praying too much

Posted on 4 May 2022 by Richard

This post came from my reaction to a comment about prayer on Facebook: “we cannot pray too much”. Comments such as that one challenge me and I start to think about them and look at them from multiple angles… and … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Romans (What matters)

Posted on 3 March 2022 by Richard

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Rom 14:17) This verse has been on my mind for the last few days; I believe that there is a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Romans (olive tree)

Posted on 2 September 2021 by Richard

And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree (Rom 11:17). I’ve read the above … Continue reading →

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Thoughts in Luke (Three Men)

Posted on 24 August 2021 by Richard

These are some thoughts on the following passage: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have … Continue reading →

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Despised Bible Characters – King Saul

Posted on 21 August 2021 by Richard

We first meet Saul in 1 Sam 9, and he is mentioned in nearly all of the remaining chapters of 1 Samuel. Saul is another character whose evil and sinful ways are brought up a lot: I first heard about … Continue reading →

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Despised Bible Characters – Elimelech

Posted on 7 August 2021 by Richard

We don’t know much about Elimelech; the bulk of his story is in the first chapter of Ruth. The phrase “we don’t know” is going to come up a lot because there just isn’t a lot of information, but I … Continue reading →

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Despised Bible Characters – Eli

Posted on 30 July 2021 by Richard

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 →

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