Here’s a bit of Texas law: “A person commits criminal conspiracy if, with intent a felony be committed, (1) he agrees with one or more persons that they … engage in conduct that would constitute the offense; and (2) … one or more of them performs an overt act in pursuance of the agreement” TexasContinue reading “Conspiracy Theories. Acts 23:12-13,16.”
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How Do You Judge Public Speaking? Acts 23:11.
Every time a candidate for president gives a speech, the pundits on television offer their analysis: how many minutes was the speech? Did the speaker improvise or stick to the script? Was the tone optimistic, pessimistic, or neutral? Did the speaker focus on numbers and facts or on heart-felt human stories? Was there humor? HowContinue reading “How Do You Judge Public Speaking? Acts 23:11.”
A JESUS LIFE—WHAT AN ADVENTURE! Acts 23:11.
Imagine living every day on a quest that is larger than you, larger than life, a journey so dramatic your life is at risk every moment, but you see visions of heaven and the life to come. You understand scripture, life on earth, and life in heaven better than anyone. Jesus is the center, butContinue reading “A JESUS LIFE—WHAT AN ADVENTURE! Acts 23:11.”
FALSE DOCTRINE. Acts 20:29-30.
I was Doug’s camp counselor; he was my FAVORITE seventh grader. Now he is the meanest radical out there. He insults not only me, but was rude to my mom on Facebook—whom he has known his ENTIRE life. I try to laugh with him, but it’s hard. I once shared a comical story online aboutContinue reading “FALSE DOCTRINE. Acts 20:29-30.”
The Wisdom of Ignorance … Romans 16:19-20.
Is it ever better to be ignorant? To NOT know something? Yes. Soldiers who endured trench warfare in World War 1, Japanese prison camps in World War 2, and jungle warfare in Vietnam would say, yes—there are some things not worth knowing, some experiences you do NOT want to endure. Sometimes it is better toContinue reading “The Wisdom of Ignorance … Romans 16:19-20.”
DEVIANT DOCTRINES. Acts 20:30.
“… Men will rise up with DEVIANT DOCTRINES…” Acts 20:30 2020 was a terrible year. COVID 19, the death of George Floyd, Antifa, riots, the desecration of statues and history, arson in dozens of major cities, vicious anger at law enforcement and the government that culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol. And ofContinue reading “DEVIANT DOCTRINES. Acts 20:30.”
WORD FOR ADULTS. Romans 14:20-21; 1 Cor. 6:12.
The tension between Law and Grace creates the most cerebral issues in Christianity. This is faith for grownups—it’s not the “milk of the word” for baby Christians (1 Peter 2:2). The law says “thou shalt not,” and grace says, “All things are lawful.” So which is it? Romans 14:20 says “Everything is clean.” First CorinthiansContinue reading “WORD FOR ADULTS. Romans 14:20-21; 1 Cor. 6:12.”
WHO’S THE BOSS? Romans 14:7-8
Are you the boss? Do you decide everything? Do you decide when to get up, when to go to bed, when to study? Do you decide who to talk to? Who your friends are? Who to avoid? Your hobbies? Your classes? How you use your free time? When was the last time you asked GodContinue reading “WHO’S THE BOSS? Romans 14:7-8”
DO NOT BE WISE… Romans 12:16.
Children are amazingly TEACHABLE. Every day they stare outward, soaking up everything and memorizing new things without trying. Babies watch people and figure out faces and expressions and gestures and words. It’s an incredible, lightning-fast process. And reading! Imagine beginning first grade in August and knowing almost nothing about reading, and by Christmas you areContinue reading “DO NOT BE WISE… Romans 12:16.”
LEAVE ROOM FOR THE WRATH OF GOD. Romans 12:19.
I had enemies. You hear about circles of influence? I had circles of enemies. It began with kids on my street, then bullies from other streets who rode up just to fight. And the children at daycare were given free reign by the drug-addled hippies responsible for us. (Those ladies considered rock-fights ‘good, clean fun.’)Continue reading “LEAVE ROOM FOR THE WRATH OF GOD. Romans 12:19.”
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