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PHall | June 16, 2021
The Extra Mile The Wrong Way? No one was more qualified to be an apostle to the Jews than Paul (Galatians 1:14). So God did the obvious and chose as the apostle to the Jews…Peter (Galatians 2:7). And therein are valuable lessons. 1. This is not about how Paul was highly qualified to also go […]
PHall | June 16, 2021
Modern Problem – 1) Are we converted to a set of doctrines; 2) or are we converted to a life-altering Lord? If the first, then getting everything right on Sunday is enough. If the second, then continual repentance, walking in a new way of life, an ever deepening need and appreciation for grace, means getting […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
Honoring All the Commands Honoring parents is such a central morality; it is at the center of the 10 Commandments – #5. It is often stated #1-4 are theocentric; and 5-10 are anthropocentric. Truth is learning to honor our parents teach us to honor others, including God. Also, with honor as the central commandment, one […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
Is Honoring Your Parents a Hinge Command? Could the 5th Commandment be a hinge commandment? 1. Honor – The first 4 commands are about worshipping God. We know from passages such as Exodus 12:42 that worshipping God in His way honors God. The last 5 commandments are focused strongly on our neighbors (although murder can […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
A Challenge If you are looking for a sound building plan, consider the church example in 1 Thessalonians. Paul organized their strengths under 4 categories: • “We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your 1) work of faith, 2) labor of love, and 3) endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
To fast, pray, read, and meditate, Put down that satiating plate, or you will fall fast, fast asleep, And your soul will hollowness reap. Fasting needs a clear spirit-mind. Emptiness inside you will find, Fills a meaningful double sense, Wakeful meditating shall dispense.
PHall | June 13, 2021
4 Truths We Can Know Do we “know” or do we “believe”? I have said, “I believe” and been criticized because we should “know”. Then others affirm, “No one can know, so we believe”. While 1 John is often and rightfully known for showing we can know our salvation status, I’m fascinated with 1 Thessalonians. […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
Good Memories PRAYER: Dear God, we know you recall all, but choose not to remember repented sins. Help my feeble self to focus on their good, and not my hurt. Help me concentrate on their good intentions, even when correcting me. Help me realize I am equally responsible in keeping friendships spiritually memorable. Through our […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
Fight or Flight Do you know someone – or are we that someone – who on spiritual discussions: only 1) either argues with you or 2) distances themselves from you? They either run their mouths or run away. Those two reactions are “animalistic” in that animal instinct causes “the fight or flight response”. “Fight or […]
PHall | June 13, 2021
• If you believe you must be perfect to go to heaven, then you become your own savior. • If you believe you can worship and live however you desire and go to heaven, then you become your own god. • If you believe you can mistreat those made in the image of God and […]