Category Archives: Thoughts
Remembering Ron Hamilton
If you read the title of this post and say “who?”, this paragraph will serve as a brief introduction (you can find more on the web). Ron Hamilton was known as “Patch the Pirate” and created more than 40 adventures … Continue reading
When the Pastor is Wrong
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
Growth Process
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
Lessons from Romans (wisdom)
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
Approved unto God
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
Lessons from Romans (What matters)
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
Lessons from Romans (olive tree)
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
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
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
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