Perryism – Sometimes we pray a lot to God because the Devil causes us a lot of trouble; and sometimes the Devil causes us a lot of trouble because we pray a lot to God.
PHall | August 9, 2013
PHall | August 9, 2013
PHall | August 9, 2013
Love is tough, and tough love is hopeful. Israel falls into the same pattern again: sin, suffering, supplication, and salvation…except this time God says no. Sin brings suffering. “Then the Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD” (Judges 10.6). Evil is defined by breaking the first commandment, and Israel breaks […]
PHall | August 7, 2013
The difference between a contradiction and a paradox is that a paradox seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a truth which is generally understood. I find divine paradoxes to be rather different. They can still seem self-contradictory or absurd, and they still express truth, but they must be accepted without being generally understood. […]
PHall | August 7, 2013
PHall | August 7, 2013
PHall | August 6, 2013
Do we dare ask God for a sign in prayer? Are we comfortable asking? “The Spirit of the LORD took control of Gideon” (Judg 6.34). Literally, God “clothed” Gideon with His Spirit. Unfortunately that doesn’t impede also being controlled by human weaknesses. When one is not used to wearing God’s armor, it doesn’t wear comfortably. […]
PHall | August 2, 2013
Vertical – Love God (1-4); Horizontal – Love Neighbor (5-10). Five commands about those above us (1-5); Five commands about those around us (6-10). Actions (1,2,4,5,6,7,8); Words (3,9); Thoughts (10). No Promise (1,4,6,7,8,9,10 ); Promise (2,3,5). One based upon history (4); Nine Not Based on History (1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10).
PHall | August 2, 2013
PHall | August 2, 2013
PHall | August 2, 2013