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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
Spellcheckers are a blessing, a curse and can even be very insulting…all of which makes me think of parenting! How is this so? Consider with me: Spellcheckers are a wonderful blessing. Before homes became so inundated with computers, I foisted the same parental nonsense onto my children that my parents piled on me, and which […]
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
To my future Child, You know me, but not as well as I know you (Psalm 139:1). I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139:2). I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139:3), even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10:29-31). You were made in my […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
Have you ever had the following experience – you remember someone, but they don’t remember you? Do you remember what emotions you felt and experienced? The feelings could run the gamut from “Oh well” to “Oh…” to “I’m surprised” to “How dare you!” Looking from the outside, and seeing this happen, a different emotion might […]
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 […]