Putting Off and Putting On There is a principle throughout God’s Word that in order to put something on, you first have to take something off. When I change clothes, I do not put a new shirt over my old one; first I take off the old shirt, then I put on the new one.…
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Following the Speed Limit Have you ever received a speeding ticket? I am sorry to say that I have received more than one. I will never forget the first one I received. I was a teenager on my way back home and driving through a notorious “speed trap.” I was cheerily driving along at 57…
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Be a Doer James 1:22-25: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and…
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We take so many of the aspects of our existence for granted. The sun rises every morning. The rain and snow fall in their seasons. Plants, animals, and humans are born, mature, and die. The moon revolves around Earth, and Earth revolves around the Sun. We rarely take time to consider how everything got here,…
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One of the fundamental truths that mankind has struggled to grasp is the existence of God. A 2023 Ipsos poll of 26 countries revealed that 21% ‘believe in neither God nor any higher spirit.’ In the United States of America, between 4% and 5% of the population self-identify as an atheist, one who does not…
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On a recent vacation to Japan, I visited Kobe, the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture. This area is perhaps most famous for Kobe beef, a delicacy produced under strict conditions and valued for its flavor. There was much to see (and eat) in this city, and one area I explored was the Kitano-cho area of…
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The reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the foundational tenets of the Christian faith. Paul lays it out clearly in 1 Corinthians 15. It is as if he is setting a challenge to those who doubt the reality of Christ’s resurrection. “Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the…
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Our beliefs are under constant attack by the world and the forces of darkness. Many view the Bible as an outdated book or as a fairy tale that holds no relevance in our modern age. As we have previously examined, we can trust in the reliability of the Bible. God’s Word does not need our…
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In a world where it is difficult to know what to trust or who to trust, it is a comfort to know that we can absolutely trust in the reliability of God’s Word. Many have criticized this holy book over the years, but their criticisms have been defeated every time. The truths of the Bible,…
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Most people have heard the motto of the Boy Scouts: “Be Prepared.” This motto, developed by Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, is described in the Boy Scout Handbook as having the idea that, “Scouts should prepare themselves to become productive citizens and strong leaders and to bring joy to other people. [Baden-Powell] wanted each Scout to…
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