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PHall | August 25, 2022
If an entity is powerful enough to create life, and is eternal having always existed; by definition what is that entity? GOD! Now atheists hypothesize (i.e., believe) that it is probable (if not definite) that matter is eternal having never been created; and that the spark of life began in a heated moment called […]
PHall | August 25, 2022
Never have I made this connection this way. I suggest such “seeing” only comes from familiarity through time which makes God’s word always revealing His lessons. Inspiration keeps telling the same narratives repeatedly, which is a teaching mechanism to show unity. While Galatians teaches we are children of Abraham by faith (Gal.3), we also by […]
PHall | August 25, 2022
What do we need to do when what “triggers” us leads to sin? First, WHAT – We need to learn what our “triggers” are so that we can use foresight to stay away from such events. Second, WHEN – When we find ourselves already being “triggered”, we need to recognize our vulnerability so we […]
PHall | August 25, 2022
Modern American religious thinking has been affected by Eastern religious thinking. An example is that two things that contradict each other can both be true. Notice how this is found in modern religious arguments. If you try to tell liberated thinkers they are wrong, they will argue, “That’s just your opinion because all interpretation […]
PHall | August 9, 2022
Every time we use the word “cemetery”, whether we know it or not, we are affirming a grand theological truth. Concerning the word “cemetery” notice this from Etymology Online: “Early Christian writers were the first to use it for “burial ground,” though the Greek word also had been anciently used in reference to the sleep […]
PHall | August 9, 2022
“Garage Stays”. That’s what the advertisement read for a house for sale. I’ve heard of “garage sales” which contrary to the obvious meaning of “garage sale” doesn’t mean the garage is for sale! But “garage stays”? So I read more. The fuller description did indeed say, “garage stays”. However, that was just part of the […]
PHall | July 24, 2022
Paul’s Encouragement to Timothy to Reach Out to Others Paul uses a phrase to describe evangelism that is “freeing” – “The word of God is not bound” (2 Timothy 2:9). Paul is describing how, even while imprisoned, he still shared the gospel. There are many encouragements given to us to reach out to others […]
PHall | July 24, 2022
TEXT: (CSB) 12) Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, 13) and to regard them very highly in love because of their work…. DEVOTIONAL: Hey kids, when is the last time you thanked your mother for […]
PHall | June 30, 2022
Knowing All the Right Answers is Not Enough There is a profound difference between knowledge and submission, between knowing and bowing. We can see this reality in many skeptics who know a lot of biblical facts, but don’t know God and subsequently don’t bow the knee. The question for us is, can we see this […]
PHall | June 28, 2022
Hope for Transgenders? Is there a character in the Bible, who can help us help those, dealing with transgenderism? Can God’s response to this character help those living a transgender life? Let’s begin with a modern-day fact. While not all transgenders physically change their bodies, some do. It is called, “transitioning””. In transitioning, people are […]