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Sometimes important things are discovered in what is not in the text. John 4:3 is a good example. The verse reads: He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee. Most of us would think there isn’t much in this verse. After all, it’s just a report of Jesus traveling from one place to another. We…
I decided to transition Today’s Word from “free” to “make a commitment” after 6 years of writing — around 2200 emails, without missing a single day. This decision has caused some readers to question my motives. This move is NOT about money. It was never about money. It’s about willingness. And the measure of willingness…
“Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die” Albert King Evangelical Christianity has convinced the world that the goal of salvation is a ticket to heaven. Nothing could be further from the truth. Albert King, one of the great blues guitar players, performed a classic rendition of The Sky Is…
Random thoughts on Necessary Will “Why is it that you were looking for me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” Luke 2:49 Hidden in the Greek expression that Luke used to describe this event is the idea of divine necessity. But this is curious? The words “necessary will”…
“Isn’t it just adorable?” It was one of those questions like “When did you stop beating your wife?” I was trapped into the expected response. “Yeah.” Half-hearted but acceptable. My wife gave me a sort of “what’s the matter with you” look but let it pass. After all, I made it to the children’s Christmas…
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