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PHall | January 5, 2013
Laughter, like a smile, is part of the universal human language. Yet, laughter does not always mean the same thing, nor does a smile. A smirk is a type of smile and mocking can be laughter. Sometimes laughter means surprise or incredulity. In Genesis 17, God again tells Abraham he will have children. This time […]
PHall | January 5, 2013
In coaching I have discovered several types of players: 1) Those skilled; 2) Those skilled who let you know they’re skilled by attitude and mouth; 3) Those skilled but not as much as they think (still have the attitude and mouth); 4) The rest. It is the 1st and 4th that are the easiest to […]
PHall | January 5, 2013
Matthew 12 makes a good study in how to establish authority. Three essential truths found within the text is that authority is found within Scripture; that scripture must be applied for it to have any meaning; and that truth can be found, understood and applied. You have the inherent command of the Sabbath to keep […]
PHall | January 5, 2013
Proverbs 13:15 (NET) Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
PHall | January 5, 2013
This will be short, but not sweet. We suffer because of decisions of others; and others suffer because of our decisions. This is true in annoying ways such as having to show ID, and sign for Sudafed because idiots use it to make meth. This is also true in ways way beyond annoying, happening even […]
PHall | January 4, 2013
Psalms 1:2; Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. Psalms 63:6; When I think of You as I lie on my bed, I meditate on You during the night watches Psalms 143:5; I remember the days of old; I meditate on all You have done; I […]
PHall | January 4, 2013
Receiving the promise, Abraham lived in the world of “if and when.” Living with expectation can bring hope or become a burden. The burden of expectation is the fear it will not be accomplished. Abraham is a conundrum of fear and faith, just like the rest of us. His faith leads him out of Ur […]
PHall | January 3, 2013
Ephesians 1:12 – so that we who had already put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.Ephesians 1:14 – He is the down payment of our inheritance, for the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory.Ephesians 3:16 – I pray that He may grant you, according to the […]
PHall | January 3, 2013
There is an interesting play on words in Matthew 16:23-24. Peter denies Jesus’ upcoming death (i.e., the cross) and Jesus says, “Get behind (opisō) Me, Satan.” Then Jesus says “If anyone want to come with/after (opisō) Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross….” We either deny self and get behind Jesus supporting Him, or […]
PHall | January 2, 2013
The Hobbit is not the only one to go on an unexpected journey. Fictionally Gandalf called Bilbo. Really and truly Yahweh called Abraham, and Jesus calls us. These spiritual journeys are filled with physical realities, both expected and unexpected. By faith Abraham answers, as do we; but neither of us always lives by faith, or […]