Category Archives: Thoughts

Musings about ‘stuff

Do We Believe in the Holy Spirit?

Posted on 9 November 2013 by Richard

The traditional Christian belief is that God is a trinity; a three-in-one entity made up of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (don’t ask me to explain it; in the first place, this is just a quick overview, … Continue reading →

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Christian Magic

Posted on 6 July 2013 by Richard

I think that many Christians would say that they don’t believe in magic. However, I think in some ways, Christians act and practice as if they did believe in magic. When this topic first came to mind, there were three … Continue reading →

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Glory!

Posted on 18 May 2013 by Richard

Let’s start today’s thought with a few quotes from the Scriptures: I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it … Continue reading →

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Musing on light

Posted on 25 April 2013 by Richard

On Wednesday nights, we have been studying 1 Cor; it has been a blessing.  Last Wednesday, we were in 1 Cor 15 – part of the message touched on v15 flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; later, … Continue reading →

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Follow Your Heart?

Posted on 16 April 2013 by Richard

Pro 23:19 has the command …guide thine heart in the way. This bit of Scripture stands in stark contrast to the common advice Follow your heart — also heard as the statement I’ve got to follow my heart. If we … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 16:6

Posted on 16 April 2013 by Richard

This verse tells us that “By mercy and truth iniquity is purged” – the fact that both are listed is very important. As an aside, the Bible is worthy of detailed study because it is the word of God, and … Continue reading →

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What is your hope?

Posted on 9 March 2013 by Richard

And every man that hath this hope in him… (I John 3:3) Just a quick thought this  morning… for those who claim to be Christian, what are you hoping for?  Is your hope Jesus Christ?  Or is your hope the … Continue reading →

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John 11

Posted on 16 January 2013 by Richard

Recently, in Sunday School, we went through John 11. It was a good lesson, and it made we want to write down a few of my own thoughts. For those who don’t identify the chapter, John 11 is given to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on gratitude

Posted on 20 November 2012 by Richard

As Thanksgiving Day draws closer in the US, it is a time of reflection for  many people. In many households, people named what they were thankful for on Thanksgiving.  It is beneficial to count our blessings; however, I also use … Continue reading →

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Hope for America (?)

Posted on 13 September 2012 by Richard

Heard a message from a guest speaker last night (our church tries to budget one conference a year for our pastor).  He did a fine job – in the course of the message, he referenced the pretty well known 2 … Continue reading →

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