I love the quaint little sayings that Christians have developed. Many of them are based on half-truths at worst and confusion at best. We have statements from as absurd as the “Man Upstairs” or “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” We have others that are true but have been so overused…
Rethinking Faith
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How Long Will You Halt Between Two Opinions?
As I prayed before starting this writing, a phrase came to mind. It dated back to my King James days: “How long halt ye between two opinions?” And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if…
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Renew Your Mind
The Bible emphasizes the imperative to renew your mind, advocating for a complete transformation in our thinking. This renewal is about changing the subjects of our contemplation and demands a profound shift in our thought processes. It is a call to forsake old thinking patterns and embrace the fresh perspective…
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Unveiling the True Meaning Behind ‘If It Be Thy Will”
Have you ever wondered about the phrase “If it be Thy will” that often creeps into our prayers? You might assume it’s a direct quote from the Bible, right? Well, it’s not. It’s as biblical as the saying “cleanliness is next to Godliness” or that God is the “man upstairs.”…
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Building God’s Kingdom: Uniting the Divine Puzzle
Over the years, a profound realization has dawned upon me – that thirst for truth does not primarily drive many Christians but rather a deep-seated desire to uphold what they believe to be true. The church teaches people what they are to believe and how to defend their position; however,…