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PHall | October 1, 2009
A man dying in the desert stumbles over a sand dune. He is greeted by a tie salesman. The dehydrated man begs for water but the salesman only has ties. In angry frustration the weakened man stumbles on. Within an hour he reaches an isolated restaurant in the middle of the desert. At first […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
What is a geek? Some proudly wear that moniker. Those that do, usually make money off of being a geek. Before the days of computers and Bill Gates, most defined “geek” synonymously with nerd – someone unsophisticated or uncool—if you need a picture just look in any high school yearbook! Nowadays a geek is someone […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
Yes, yes, it was ridiculous. No, there isn’t a rational explanation. Again, yes, I knew the already historically determined outcome. And again, no, I didn’t think it would change; nor did I think my inward screaming could alter history And yet I still screamed in my head, “Don’t do it!” And yet I still dreaded […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
“Short but sweet;” “Good things come in small packages.” No, I’m not talking about sermons and diamonds. Acts six is one of the most instructive yet shortest chapters dealing with the works and workings of a local congregation. Within this chapter we see that a local congregation has at least two works that the individuals […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
Have you ever been misunderstood? Welcome to the human race! In fact, one of Hollywood’s most famous lines comes from Cool Hand Luke: “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” It seems that we humans have perfected the art of misunderstanding more so than understanding. The failure to communicate has caused wars, strained […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
Many people have food allergies, but the Bible has food…analogies. Yes, this little article might be hard to swallow, but chew on its truths for a little while and you will be able to stomach the puns.
PHall | October 1, 2009
Horror of horrors, I faced a gut-wrenching decision. Even as a child, when similar situations arose, hesitation to follow the correct path ruled. As an adult, life is no easier. Fresh in my memory are experiences of horror. “Should I, or shouldn’t I?” Often I make the wrong choice. I know why I make the […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
Ahh…apartment, semi-sweet, apartment. Doesn’t quite have the comforting familiar ring of “home sweet home,” does it? Walking up to our apartment I said that to my family with a touch of facetious wit…not serious sarcasm. Humor can be a useful tool that reveals reality more clearly. For example, instead of saying, “At least we have […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
“It is clear that there must be difficulties for us in a revelation such as the Bible. If someone were to hand me a book that was as simple to me as the multiplication table, and say, ‘This is the Word of God. In it He has revealed His whole will and wisdom,’ I would […]
PHall | September 30, 2009
Vv.1‑3 ‑ Salutation 1 Paul, a prisoner [Paul does not assert his apostolicity as is his practice (see Intro. Style). He does not want to overbear Philemon with authority. This is a personal letter and Paul is reaching for the element that is stronger than authority – Love and fellowship. Is there also an […]