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PHall | December 17, 2016
Two goals of every Christian, including (especially) every preacher: 1) Figuring out where you fit in God’s Kingdom; 2) Accepting where you fit in God’s Kingdom. Both require submission. Both require preparation. If you don’t know how God has gifted you in the Spirit (Romans 12), then you can’t fulfill either goal. A Christian doesn’t […]
PHall | December 17, 2016
Grace is God’s to give; not man’s to demand. No one of course would be blatant enough to admit they demand God’s grace; but words speak louder than we realize. Words such as, “It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission” demands grace. Words such as, “Authority is not needed since we are under […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
“Going to church” is dangerous, but the alternative is worse. I have had various back issues since I was two years old. I have been hospitalized three times, recently for surgery, and at age 4 when I awoke and could not walk. Due to the recent situation I have needed to take pain medicine. What […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Considering we are grandparents awaiting the birth of our grandchildren, with a touch of melancholy I asked Janet, “How did we get to be this old?” She wisely responded, “One day at a time.” In reality, that is the answer for every “endgame” whether positive or negative. How our marriages will look in 10 years […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Studying with people with whom you disagree can be spiritually beneficial even if you are not having an impact on them. It can help you sharpen what you believe. By this I do not mean help you make better arguments or even remember scriptures for what you want to prove. I do mean that we […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
I got denounced on a forum as a “self-styled scholar.” I have learned to some that others can’t be intelligent unless they cite others for making their point. I love education and would never denounce someone with or without formal degrees. Recently I heard a man cry in his prayer, which meant more to me […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Mary couldn’t do anything to stop Jesus’ suffering; but she could make sure He didn’t suffer alone (John 19:25-27). As Henri Nouwen said, “No man can stay alive if no one is waiting for him” (The Wounded Healer). We all know someone who is suffering. Like Mary, we can’t stop their suffering. Like Mary, we […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
I am always looking for ways to help myself and others teach. Each of these steps are necessary and built upon one another: 1) Inspiration – Respecting the word of God as holy; 2) Interpretation – Understanding the word of God as originally intended; 3) Application – Understanding how the word of God fits into […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Ra Ra Religion (Isaiah 53:5): The Physician’s Assistant meant well, but her theological pablum did not feed my soul. After surgery I had my post-op appointment. Because I waited three years, my crushed nerves “might heal in a day, a year, or never heal”. That was her medical opinion. Her theological opinion was, “by His […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
A Broken Hallelujah (The Psalms) – My faith has moods. Leonard Cohen recently died and so his song Hallelujah has been on the minds of many. A Catholic Priest asked a woman to sing it at his church, but she didn’t think the lyrics were a proper fit. I can sympathize. So she wrote other […]