I am having a blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation, David responded to my question about the basis for societal law. Once he did that, you’ll note, he asked two questions: Q: Where would the basis of so-called ‘secular law’ come from in a Christian system amongst non-Jewish […]
Read More ADBC: 03 – Standards and the SpiritI love podcasts. I just love the convenience of having such glorious listening material at hand in a manner that not even radio can provide. The wide variety of podcasts available from such a range of sources. From the professional outfits who have their studios souped up to the max, to the one man operation […]
Read More You Are Not Filling InYou ever give up hope of something ever happening? There’s an episode recorded about a woman who had noticed that a prophet would travel to the town where she lived. She suggested to her husband that it would be good to set up a room for him so that he had somewhere decent to stay […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Raise Their HopesIn real everyday life, the existence of right and wrong is ever before us. There’s the simple and straightforward – a young man aggressively pushes past a fragile elderly lady to get to the front of a queue to purchase something. The lady is physically hurt and there are concerns about her. The young man […]
Read More There Is Right and Wrong Isn’t There?It’s a matter of trust. Reading through the set of rules listed in Exodus 22, there are a few key themes that emerge. The first is seen in the first 17 verses. Here if a person has been wronged then steps should be taken to compensate. To compensate takes into consideration not just what has been lost […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 22 – These Are The Rules Part 2As with a lot of things in life, there is nothing wrong with standards in and of itself. Our idea of right and wrong, good and bad are based on standards. However those standards come about and whoever maintains, monitors or modifies them, they are there and usually there for good reason. Therein, however, lies […]
Read More StandardsThe Old Testament prophets had a tough gig. There were the occasions when they could reassure the people of God that they would win the battle they were about to fight. As mouthpieces for God they were primarily there to share the heart of God on the matter and that ultimately looked at getting people […]
Read More An Emerging Voice For JusticePhilip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea. (Acts 8:40) The juice does not emerge unless the fruit is put under pressure. The Holy Spirit inspired Stephen to give the speech that would allow the pressure to be applied and now the news that had some […]
Read More Acts Actually: 8 – Philip and the Spread Under PressureMe and My Thing With Compromise A word that often comes up in conversations about marriage is the importance of compromise. I recall having a conversation a few years ago that involved my wife, my brother and his wife. We debated the use and purpose of the word ‘compromise’. When I say debate, it was […]
Read More When Is It Compromise?Jesus – what a guy. Don’t invite Him over to a dinner party if you want a quiet time. He accepts an invite to a dinner at the crib of ‘a prominent Pharisee’. It’s an invite to a meal. Now decent manners would suggest you don’t call too much attention to yourself. Enjoy the hospitality, respect […]
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