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PHall | December 7, 2016
The death of Jesus was ordinary; no different than the literally billions who died before and after. Like Jesus, everyone who has died took their first breath and then one day breathed their last (Luke 23:46). Jesus’ death was no different. By now you are possibly experiencing angst, denial, or curiosity as to what I […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Jesus the Reject (2 Corinthians 8:9): Jesus was born a reject in a stable because there was no room. Lived as a reject because nothing good can come out of Nazareth. Was unwelcomed as a prophet in His hometown. Associated with rejects such as lepors, sinners, prostitutes, and tax collectors. Unknown to common sense and […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Thanksgiving is not just a holiday, it is a word describing prayer (1 Tim.2:1). Pray a thanksgiving prayer but not just on thanksgiving. Enrich your prayer life by learning and practicing the different types of prayer. Have a thanks giving prayer life.
PHall | December 7, 2016
Thanksgiving is not a time of merriment for all. Some are separated from loved-ones, whether from military service or serving time for regretted mistakes. Others have lost loved-ones, and memories today will be bittersweet. Some have lost loved-ones in a different way, and no longer feel welcomed or aren’t welcomed. Children in foster care will […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
“Don’t you care that we are going to die?” This could be a quote from any time and anyone since suffering and death are as common to this world as complaining. The doubters in the goodness of the Son of God are Jesus’ own disciples (Mark 4:38). The cross accomplishes many goals, one of which […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Is book, chapter, and verse enough? There is a difference between knowing “what is written” and how it is applied (Lk.10:25-37). What happens when they don’t match? The lawyer wants to know how to inherit eternal life. Jesus goes to book, chapter, and verse by asking, “What is written? How does it read to you?” […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Jesus came to reveal God (John 17:25-26), but would we rather Jesus explain us to God? Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10), but would we rather seek Jesus to be a weekend buddy? Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10), but would we rather Jesus let us have abundant […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
I like County Music. I don’t like what is dominating Country Music today called Bro Country. It’s stale in theme and rhythm, and more Rock even than Pop. Its Fans say Country Music has never been more popular and is reaching new audiences. Old fogies and purists counter saying it isn’t Country. And even though […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
“Promise Me” (Mark 6:14-29) “Pomise me you won’t tell anyone.” That request – actually it is more of a desperate demand – has been said in many sad and serious situations. Because we care we promise. But…. Some of us have been confidants of a poor soul afraid to tell their secret because of abuse […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Every night the wife places a glass of water on her husband’s nightstand. Every night he never drinks it. But he told his wife every night to do this. Sadly this reminds me of how some treat God. They want Him near just in case they need Him. And yet somehow they never feel the […]