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Some Sins Of Sons And Daughters - Raymond Elliott⁽¹⁰⁸⁾
In the book of Ecclesiastes 11:9-11 the preacher wrote an exhortation that is much needed today for our young people: “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, Walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that... ( added 146 days 18 hours ago.)

Clouds - Raymond Elliott⁽¹⁰⁸⁾
For several weeks we have experienced a real ‘monsoon’ season in the southeast section of our country. But I don’t remember enjoying looking at the clouds in their various sizes and shapes since my childhood. Even the sunsets have been enhanced as the sun rays are seen beaming... ( added 168 days 22 hours ago.)

Thy Word Is Truth: The Case Of The Missing Hittites - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
Man has attempted to show that the Bible is not God's word and they try to find fallacies to back them up. They have put their hearts into finding certain things in the holy writ which may have not been verified by historians etc. They eagerly teach this as PROOF of the errancy of the Bible.... ( added 193 days 2 hours ago.)

Eli: A good man but a bad father - Raymond Elliott⁽¹⁰⁸⁾
One unique aspect of the Bible is that the inspired writers pointed out the weak characteristics as well as the strong in various individuals. It is revealed that Peter, a pillar of the early church, denied the Lord (Matthew 27:69-75). David, a man after God’s own heart, committed adultery... ( added 193 days 3 hours ago.)

Makes You Think Of Your Own Mortality, Doesn't It? - Raymond Elliott⁽¹⁰⁸⁾
These were the very words spoken by my doctor during a visit to his office following my having a stent placed in a main artery leading from my heart on Friday, May 4, 2001. My Cardiologist had been successful in the procedure to insert the stent. I know this personally because seven years later... ( added 202 days 4 hours ago.)

Understanding God’s Covenants (Laws) - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
There is a massive amount of information about the Holy Bible which is misunderstood. The book is a compilation of writings by inspired men from Moses on through the New Testament Apostles and other inspired men of God. The book of Genesis is a history of man from the creation to the time the... ( added 219 days 21 hours ago.)

The Hadean Realm: A Difficult Subject - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
There are many differences held by various bible scholars as to the state and location of the dead. Various verses in the bible seem to infer things that would mean one thing or another. I think that no one can say dogmatically that either of them is the correct one. All of my following comments... ( added 225 days ago.)

The Christian's Persecution - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
The plight of the faithful Christian has been that of persecution from the beginning of the Lord's church on the first Pentecost after His resurrection. The degrees and types of persecution have varied greatly in different locales and different times. But nevertheless, all do suffer persecution... ( added 231 days 2 hours ago.)

Does Ignorance Equate With Innocence? - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
One dictionary I found listed innocence as a synonym for ignorance. And I can understand and accept that, conditionally. We often see a child do something that hurts himself or someone else or damages something and, in most cases we accept the fact that the child did not know better. In other... ( added 259 days 18 hours ago.)

Jesus' Miracles, Local Or Long Distance - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
To study the healing powers that Jesus possessed is both amazing and acutely interesting. He had power over any and all things, including natural laws and even Satan's demons. Much of His three year ministry was spent in performing miraculous deeds, partially to show and prove that He truly was... ( added 271 days 19 hours ago.)

Two Mortals Who Walked On Earth After Heaven - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
We often read of someone who had a " near death experience " and claim they went to heaven but were sent back. I personally do not accept that. I do not question their sincerity in thinking it happened but I am quite sure it was caused by medication or some other factor which caused a... ( added 293 days 5 hours ago.)

Secularization - Steve Higginbotham⁽¹⁾
Secularization is the process of removing religious and moral influence from our society. And I must conclude that secularization is alive and well. As you know, and many of you may remember first hand, there was a time when each school day began with a prayer. Of course, if such happened... ( added 295 days 22 hours ago.)

"Houston, We Have A Problem" - Steve Higginbotham⁽¹⁾
It’s hard to believe that it was 39 years ago today when the astronauts on Apollo 13 reported a problem to the control center at Houston. An explosion that occurred nearly 200,000 miles from Earth jeopardized the lives of three astronauts. From the moment this problem was reported... ( added 299 days 20 hours ago.)

Van Rompuy, Obama – Is it Change or Chains - Rev M Bresciani⁽¹¹⁾
The EU has confirmed Herman Van Rompuy as the first permanent President of the emerging United States of Europe. He has clearly stated that the first order of business for the EU will be to solidify the economy and answer the social changes the 47 member states are facing. No doubt the plight... ( added 104 days 21 hours ago.)

A Look At The Gospel Of Thomas - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
To spend a lot of time studying the apocryphal books would probably be a waste of time when one should be studying the bible. But, a little knowledge of these books, I believe, is valuable. The Gospel of Thomas, for instance was discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt near the end of 1945 and a number... ( added 187 days 5 hours ago.)

Is The End Coming Soon? - Raymond Elliott⁽¹⁰⁸⁾
“THE END OF TIME IS ALMOST HERE " (Emphasis, mine, R.E.). Everybody is talking about it. Everybody feels something world shattering is about to happen. It is going to be worse than a hydrogen war. It will be worse than floods, earthquakes, famines, or other calamities. “GOD IS... ( added 205 days ago.)

Do You Recognize the Signs In the Heavens? - RR Robert Melaccio, Sr.⁽¹²³⁾
In an earlier article and on my other blog I spoke to the recent eclipse that drew millions all around this globe to seek it out with wonder. Interestingly I did not know but it seems this same eclipse had fallen on exactly the same date on the Jewish [note that] calendar none year earlier. It is... ( added 222 days 17 hours ago.)

Two Wrongs Have A Right - Raymond Elliott⁽¹⁰⁸⁾
But, the two wrongs do not make one right. The reason being, the wrongs are not right, singularly or collectively. Now permit me to explain what I mean by all this jargon. On Sunday, October 17, 2004, the Montgomery Advertiser carried an article pertaining to a protest led by an extremist... ( added 231 days 5 hours ago.)

Golden Calves Of The Bible - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
Those of you who have followed my writings very much, know that I was raised on a farm amidst just about all types of farm livestock imaginable. Dogs have always been my favorite animal but not too far behind that, came the calves. My memories of calves are precious. They come into this world... ( added 246 days 3 hours ago.)

We Can Learn From The Universal Flood - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
Just about everyone who has heard of the Bible, is at least partially familiar with the story of Noah. But not many have taken the time to analyze the event. First, it helps a lot to know what the circumstances were during Noah's life time. Before God created man, He knew he would not live... ( added 256 days 2 hours ago.)

Is Teaching Jehovah God Or Nothing Else, Bigotry? - Joel Hendon⁽⁷⁵⁴⁾
Bigotry noun. The attitude, state of mind, or behavior characteristic of a bigot; intolerance. (Answers online dictionary noun. Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, orreligion: intolerance. prejudice. (Answers online Thesaurus) These definitions leave room for... ( added 260 days ago.)

Love Thyself - Raymond Elliott⁽¹⁰⁸⁾
" And a second unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself " (Matthew 22:39). This statement made by our Lord was a partial answer to the question, " Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? " The Savior had first replied " Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with... ( added 269 days 18 hours ago.)

A Diamond Ring - Steve Higginbotham⁽¹⁾
Just yesterday, I was sitting across a table from a little 8-year-old girl, and was teasing her about boys. I noticed she had " diamond " earrings in her ears so I decided to have a little fun with her. I asked her, " What does a girl get from a man who wants to marry her, and it begins with the... ( added 289 days 21 hours ago.)

If Your Right Pinkie Offend You... - Steve Higginbotham⁽¹⁾
" And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you... (Matthew 5:20). Jesus used this figurative illustration to demonstrate the depth of commitment one should have toward pursuing godliness and achieving eternal life. Trevor Wikre, a guard for Mesa State College... ( added 292 days 18 hours ago.)

No God, No Worries?? - Steve Higginbotham⁽¹⁾
The British Humanist Association has recently begun a " Bus Campaign " . On the sides of British busses, they have printed the following, " There's Probably No God. Now Stop Worrying And Enjoy Your Life. " Well, there are many things I might say about this, but I will confine my remarks to... ( added 294 days ago.)

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