Every generation has its unique culture, sayings, and idioms. I am a product of the 70s and grew up with “dude”, “far out”, “boogie down”, and some strange clothing choices by today’s standards. (See the “cat idioms” at the end of the article for examples of other idioms). Lately, there has been a trend of using the phrase “6-7” among the youth that confuses the older … [Read more...] about 6-7
New Testament
DELIVERED!
Some have referred to the God of the Old Testament as a God of anger and the God of the New Testament as a God of love as if there were more than one God. However, God is the God Who is and there is no other. (Isaiah 45:22) And there are many examples of His grace and mercy and patience throughout the pages of the Old Testament. … [Read more...] about DELIVERED!
DEEP AFFECTION!
Recently reading Paul’s letter to Christians at Philippi, I was struck by something he expressed in the first chapter. It is clear in his introduction, the relationship he had with these fellow believers was a close one. Reading verses three through eleven makes that clearly evident. Despite his imprisonment … [Read more...] about DEEP AFFECTION!
FOUR ELEMENTS OF PRAYER! (Part 4 of 4)
Once again, in Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he urged. . . “(1) First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, (2) for kings and … [Read more...] about FOUR ELEMENTS OF PRAYER! (Part 4 of 4)
FOUR ELEMENTS OF PRAYER! (Part 3 of 4)
As we have noted, in Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he urged. . . “(1) First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, (2) for kings and … [Read more...] about FOUR ELEMENTS OF PRAYER! (Part 3 of 4)
