Hebrew Gospels and the Mother Tongue of Jesus

It is the commonly accepted scholarly opinion that Jesus spoke Aramaic as his native tongue.  This theory has so dominated Christian thinking that even Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion, portrays Jesus as an Aramaic speaking Jew.  Ask almost anyone what language Jesus spoke from birth, and the answer you will get is “Aramaic.” Almost anyone,…

So, Who Is This Guy?

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About Donations

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CUTS BOTH WAYS

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 My wife and I have recently experienced the trauma of a life-changing…

Another Long One

Dear, Wonderful Reader-doers, I am just amazed.  Here we tried to get smaller and we are now more than double.  Over 400.  All these people who want to DO God’s Word.  Thank you. We are working hard to make the whole community more interactive, and to start helping each other.  But please be patient.  It’s…

Worth Considering

John McCastle, a faithful reader involved in orphanages in Africa, sent me this.  I thought you might like to consider what it implies in terms of willingness.  It moved me, too. Perspectives™ on the World Christian Movement Worth Keeping: A little creativity can bring great results Indeed, creativity in mission giving is not lacking Northeast…

Combat Zones

  Psychological and physiological deterioration in the constant presence of life threatening conditions is well documented.  When we are subjected to an environment of fear, uncertainty, hostility and aggression over a prolonged period, defense mechanisms come into play that are not exhibited under “normal” circumstances.  In war, we see human beings on the edge.  From…

The Day Before

“but it was in order that the works of God might be displayed in him.”  John 9:3 We love the miracle stories.  So full of compassion and power.  So challenging.  So uplifting.  Over and over, Jesus demonstrates God’s incredible care and infinite grace by healing one distorted life after another.  Jesus continued to perform miracles…