The very first appearance of the word truth in Scripture interestingly occurs in Genesis 24, verse 27. The eldest servant of Abraham had been assigned to travel with other servants bearing gifts to the country of Abraham’s relatives. They were to return with a wife for Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham had assured his servant thatContinue reading “The Value of Truth”
Category Archives: Marriage and The Sabbath
The Wedding: How biblical is it?
Who doesn’t enjoy the beauty of weddings? Small intimate ones. Large lavish ones. Outdoor weddings. Indoor weddings. Oceanfront ones. Mountaintop ones. Early in the morning. Late in the evening. And at any time in between. Weddings are strategically designed to caress the emotions and to leave a uniquely indelible imprint. Right? But at what cost?Continue reading “The Wedding: How biblical is it?”
So I work…
Is there any day of the week you would choose not to be healed and made whole? Likewise, is there any day of the week that you would refuse a blessing of health and wholeness to anyone? “And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these thingsContinue reading “So I work…”
Marriage Reform: It’s Time
Nearly all (if not all) marriages pale in comparison to what they were intended. In fact, it is said, “There is not one marriage in one hundred that results happily, bearing the sanction of God and placing the parties in a position better to glorify him. The evil consequences of ill-marriages are numberless.” Ideally, marriage is meant toContinue reading “Marriage Reform: It’s Time”
The change must come: Restored
Are we married to Christ? Does the marriage need to be restored? Restoration in the marriage relationship to God will restore the single soul, as well as the couple—male and female—joined in marriage by God. Our restoration by the working power, strength, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a true documentary of the soulContinue reading “The change must come: Restored”
Arise, Now!
Arise! It is the seventh day of the week—the holy Sabbath day of rest. It is the rest ordained of God. It is the sign between God and His people that He is the LORD God and the One who sanctifies them (Ezekiel 20:12, 20). Although now commonly known as Saturday, the prime day ofContinue reading “Arise, Now!”
The Governor and His Brother’s Wife: What JTB Knew
John the Baptist sometimes is painted as an uncompromising and uncompassionate, fire-spitting preacher who judged and publicized the sins of church and civil leaders. Maybe it comes off that way, because it was rare to hear anyone boldly address the sins of church and state leaders in similar fashion as the masses—and with good reason.Continue reading “The Governor and His Brother’s Wife: What JTB Knew”