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July 23, 2022
In the beginning. Three words begin a book that holds so much love, history, and the plan of God embodied in 1 Timothy 2: 4: “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
July 23, 2022
Oh, the lovely mixed blessings of cropping and sepia filters. I hope a few words on the subject of social media will generate some conversation, especially with yourself, because it’s one thing to take the machine at face value and another thing entirely once you’ve looked behind the big green curtain. We certainly aren’t in Kansas anymore, Toto.
July 23, 2022
Of all the sins of Sodom listed in Ezekiel 16:49-50, “fulness of bread” seems the most benign. What’s wrong with a good meal leading to that inevitable statement, “I can’t eat another bite,” usually followed by a few more bites!?
July 23, 2022
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matt 5:16 NIV)." There are many opportunities to shine our light as believers in Christ, and lots of good work to be done in our local communities.
July 23, 2022
The first chapters of our Bible reveal a God who made sexuality core to the human experience. It was a beautiful gift to enjoy and a way for Adam and Eve to “fill the earth and subdue it.” (Gen 1:28 ESV). However, if we do not treasure and respect sexuality as God intended, it leads to perversion, idolatry, shame, addiction, and even self-destruction. Its unitive and procreative powers are removed and debased.
July 23, 2022
Knowledge is good. In fact, the right knowledge of God’s Word is necessary for salvation.
July 23, 2022
Before we get to the conclusion, let’s go back to the beginning. The Tidings Committee annually works to decide on a theme for a Special Issue as a combined July/August issue. This year the theme selected was “Contemporary Issues.”
July 23, 2022
Some families of the Bible are shockingly dysfunctional...
July 23, 2022
For many of us living in the western world, the idea of being forced to flee our homes is unthinkable.
July 23, 2022
Back in college, years ago, I knew a young woman, a friend of a friend, you might say. She was a pleasant young lady, unoffensive in her demeanor and polite for the most part, but she had a rather promiscuous lifestyle.
July 23, 2022
My wife and I are shopping for our first home. It’s exciting, but also a little overwhelming.
July 23, 2022
Take a few seconds and think of the food you like the least...
