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PHall | January 7, 2013
Sarah got caught “red-handed.” A non-mythical origin of where the phrase originated is murderers or poachers literally being caught “having blood on one’s hands.” To be caught “red-handed” is to be caught in the act, or with evidence of wrongdoing. When Sarah is caught “red-handed,” the origin of her denial is clear – fear. The […]
PHall | January 5, 2013
Laughter, like a smile, is part of the universal human language. Yet, laughter does not always mean the same thing, nor does a smile. A smirk is a type of smile and mocking can be laughter. Sometimes laughter means surprise or incredulity. In Genesis 17, God again tells Abraham he will have children. This time […]
PHall | January 5, 2013
In coaching I have discovered several types of players: 1) Those skilled; 2) Those skilled who let you know they’re skilled by attitude and mouth; 3) Those skilled but not as much as they think (still have the attitude and mouth); 4) The rest. It is the 1st and 4th that are the easiest to […]
PHall | January 5, 2013
Matthew 12 makes a good study in how to establish authority. Three essential truths found within the text is that authority is found within Scripture; that scripture must be applied for it to have any meaning; and that truth can be found, understood and applied. You have the inherent command of the Sabbath to keep […]
PHall | January 5, 2013
Proverbs 13:15 (NET) Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
PHall | January 5, 2013
This will be short, but not sweet. We suffer because of decisions of others; and others suffer because of our decisions. This is true in annoying ways such as having to show ID, and sign for Sudafed because idiots use it to make meth. This is also true in ways way beyond annoying, happening even […]
PHall | January 4, 2013
PHall | January 4, 2013
PHall | January 4, 2013
PHall | January 4, 2013
Psalms 1:2; Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. Psalms 63:6; When I think of You as I lie on my bed, I meditate on You during the night watches Psalms 143:5; I remember the days of old; I meditate on all You have done; I […]