The people that discipled me, especially Robert F Terrell, made James 1:2-4 NASB95 an unforgettable part of my training: Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [4] And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. It …
It is difficult to overestimate the influence of culture on the way that a person approaches a subject. Western perspective is largely dominated by rational thought and the leading of the mind. Christians need to be careful that reliance on our minds doesn’t come at the expense of some of the most crucial truths of our faith. Consider the implications …
Let’s review some of this scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 NASB But you are a CHOSEN RACE, A royal priesthood, A holy NATION, a PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; [10] for you once were NOT A PEOPLE, but now you are …
The God of The Bible is holy. This fundamental trait permeates everything associated with our Lord and it characterizes all of His actions. Revelation 4:8 NASB95 tells us, And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, “Holy, HOLY, HOLY …
Do you ever find yourself asking the question of whether or not a seemingly objective statement is true? Trina and I are into our sixth month living in England and traveling to Western Europe. In both areas, we are consistently asked the question of whether or not reports from major US Media outlets should be considered accurate. Sometimes the answer …
While there are significant overlaps in the practices of many western nations, unlike The USA, The UK & much of Europe have royal families that follow a natural lineage, featuring prominently in their respective societies. None of the western monarchies, to my knowledge, continue to make direct decisions on matters of state, but their influence on the psyche of their …
Natural Israel The God of scripture has always had a chosen people to accomplish His purpose on earth. From the promise of Abraham and the initial formation of Israel with Moses in Exodus, to the clear prescription on their behalf in The New Testament, Israel, the Jewish Nation, is special to God. Look at multiple statements to this end in …
Trina and I arrived in The UK on April 1 with a plan to spend time with people that we had worked with in the past and to visit several new areas. While this exploration remains ongoing, here is an update on some of the people, places and our spiritual perspectives in the various contexts. Greater London London was our …
A common phrase in western culture is “mind over matter.” Its history originates from evolutionary biology but it has also been used by individuals ranging from the infamous Mao Zedong to many in the modern intellectual establishment. The purpose for the use of this phrase differs with each source and their respective contexts, but each instance contains a common thread. …
The reality of the spiritual world In the most recent blog, Is Self a God for You? (click here to read), we looked at how a self centered lifestyle was the opposite of how Jesus lived (see Philippians 2:4-11). It is clear from scripture that when we are led by self rather than The Holy Spirit, it opens our lives …
