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In Act 1, we learned how the little fir tree became important to Christians. Boniface used the tree as an object lesson to teach about God! Then in Act 2 we learned about the Paradise Tree and its use in teaching about Creation and the Fall. But it would be another 350 years before the …
In Act 1, we learned how the little fir tree initially became important to Christians. Boniface used the tree as an object lesson to teach about God the eternal, creator of all things—Father, Spirit, and Son! As the years went by, churches all over heard about what happened and they too wanted to use the …
It’s difficult to imagine Christmas without decorated trees. But do they have any “redeeming” value for Christians? And how did the idea get started in the first place? I think the answer to the first question is a resounding YES! The answer to the second question is a bit longer. Believe it or not, the …
I have a serious question to ask you. What do you make of this admonition by Paul to his protégé, Timothy: “First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful …
It was the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001; hurricane Katrina in 2005; the deaths of Osama bin Laden and Steve Jobs in 2011—each acting as a perfect example of the kind of historic events which have marked us in this generation. These events will live on in our mental rewinds: “Do you remember where you …
2010 is only a few days away and you know what that means: New Year’s Resolutions. And if you are like many Christians, you resolve that you are going to finally buckle down and read the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, in one year. That’s admirable. Really. I’m just not really a fan of …
Think About It—God’s word is the key to answered prayer. Read About It—John 15:1-7 I love to play around on computers. My laptop, a beloved and monstrous Sony Vaio, has served me well. But before my Vaio, my personal computer wasn’t anything to rave about. It got the job done, but it was very basic. …
Think About It—God’s Word gives life and strength to those who hear it! Read About It—Matthew 4:1-11 As a kid, I used to love watching Popeye cartoons! Hey, don’t laugh! I’m being honest, here. You know, baring my soul, and all that jazz. You probably have some pretty funny “kid memories” yourself, so back off. …
Think About It—God’s word tastes great! Read About It—Psalm 19:7-11 Hold on to your cookies, this is not going to be pretty. I like to watch “learning” shows. They have some of the wildest programs anywhere. For example, one time I saw this documentary about a small group of eccentrics that were looking for an …
Think About It—God’s Word is an unstoppable force! Read About It—Acts 19:13-20 I love stories of underdogs—you know, the 95% of average folks like you and me—that claw and scratch and wrestle their way to the top of the food chain to emerge as victorious over the bad guys! I love to see the nice …
