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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
PHall | August 2, 2013
“Epiphanies” should be redefined as, “Well, duh!” I felt this way contemplating the Lord’s Prayer, specifically, “Your Kingdom come.” Too often interpretations are based upon fighting against false doctrines, or cross referencing topics from one book to another. We leave the text to prove a point. Consequently too many today think “Your Kingdom come” cannot […]