Category Archives: Christian

On Heroes

Posted on 26 August 2024 by Richard

At various times in my Christian life, I have been urged to “git [sic] myself a hero” because “we all need heroes”.  As I’ve grown in Christ, I am learning more and more to test everything I’m told by the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Obadiah

Posted on 29 January 2024 by Richard

If you’re not familiar with Obadiah, there is a brief glimpse of him interacting with Elijah. I have heard messages in which Obadiah was criticized because he worked for the wicked king Ahab and his pagan wife, Jezebel. I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Fatalism and the Scriptures

Posted on 25 January 2024 by Richard

I’ve heard the question asked: Since God knows the future and what He is going to do, what is the point of praying? Whatever will happen is going to happen. I think the best answer to this is the answer … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on 24 November 2023 by Richard

Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day in the United States; I like the holiday more than most: chiefly because it’s hard to commercialize gratefulness. In addition, grateful people are happier people. While there is a multitude of things to be thankful for, … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Thee, Thou, and Thy

Posted on 12 October 2023 by Richard

One of the complaints about older versions of the Bible (such as the Authorized Version, along with others) is the presence of the old words – specifically, “thee”, “thou”, and “thy”. In fact, I used to think that there would … Continue reading →

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When the Pastor is Wrong

Posted on 30 March 2023 by Richard

These thoughts come from a message that I was watching / listening to; as usual, the person preaching it is unimportant – the purpose here is not to take shots at people, but to discuss ideas. It was stated that … Continue reading →

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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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