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PHall | August 31, 2010
Maybe the The Golden Rule is deeper and more difficult than we think. It does not mean that others should want to be treated the same way we want to be. Too often that is our application. We think others should react to our actions and words the same way we would. Wrong! We want […]
PHall | August 31, 2010
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PHall | August 31, 2010
I wonder if it is possible to think more highly of ourselves than we ought without also thinking more lowly of others? I wonder which comes first? Thinking worse of others or thinking better of ourselves? There is a cause and effect relationship, what is the cause of our thinking? I wonder if we realize […]
PHall | August 29, 2010
It is dangerous, even if necessary, to study a text because of the use or misuse of that text by others. The result is that instead of reacting to the text itself, we react to a person’s use or misuse of that text. That puts a person in between us and the text. That can […]
PHall | August 25, 2010
1 Peter 3:7 uses a phrase quite familiar due to the prevalence of the KJV – wives are the “weaker vessel.” That is a very literal and accurate translation and the ESV and the older NASB follow suit. The challenge comes not from the word vessel, but from the word weaker. How are wives “weaker?” […]
PHall | August 21, 2010
Luke 9:44-45 – “Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.” (45) But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this […]
PHall | August 19, 2010
I marvel at the simple faith of little children and the elderly. The younger believe because they do not understand the word impossible – God can do anything. The older believe because they do understand the word impossible – they know only God explains the impossible becoming possible. I want a simple faith based upon […]
PHall | August 14, 2010
All of a sudden, almost without warning, the church had a problem on its hands. It is new and difficult, and one they never had to deal with before, let alone even think much about it. And trust me, thinking hurts! Especially is this true when it is challenging our religious views. Binding what God […]
PHall | August 13, 2010
Is it possible to believe a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can we die spiritually because we believe a lie? If anyone doubts the truth that Satan preaches lies, then they have not read the Bible with an honest heart. Jesus Himself denounces Satan as the father of lies (Jn.8:44). Jesus speaks […]
PHall | August 13, 2010
What I want I cannot get – I am unwilling to change – To become what others expect Happiness is not within range – If denying self brings respect – Do I want my life rearranged? I exist for God lest I forget – To deny his gifts would be deranged – I want to serve God and that I get […]