* * * The Greek philosopher Socrates said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” There are far too many people in the world who are careless and who do not accept responsibility for their actions. And there are many who say “Eat, drink and… Read more
Please help me send Bibles to poor people throughout the world: Support Link * * * The New Testament contains a short book called Philemon. Here is a summary: The Apostle Paul introduces himself as a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Paul was under house arrest… Read more
I have several weaknesses of my own. I often have fatigue. And I have a borderline case of Asperger syndrome. But the purpose of this message is not to dwell on my own condition. Rather it is to present scriptural insights. * * * The… Read more
Please help me send Bibles to poor people throughout the world: Support Link * * * As Christians, we have a particular challenge. There is a saying, “Be ye in the world, but not of the world.” This quote does not actually appear in scripture,… Read more
Job asked “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14) He later answered his own question: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this… Read more
The world is in a state of turmoil. There are wars and rumors of wars. There is the threat of economic collapse. * * * Recall the story in Matthew 16:21-34 and Mark 6:45-51. Jesus had finished feeding more than 5000 people. He then sent… Read more
The Apostle Paul declared: [15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for… Read more
The Apostle Paul taught: 1 Corinthians 12 [1] Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. [2] Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. [3] Wherefore I give you to understand, that… Read more
Over the last few weeks, I have enjoyed the red and gold leaves of the trees in my community during the Fall season. Alma, a Book of Mormon prophet, wrote, “All things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that… Read more
The Lord gave a vision to Abraham as recorded in Genesis 15:5. And he [LORD] brought him [Abraham] forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy… Read more