The Koran is the religious book for the Muslims. It was recorded as written by Muhammed around 600 A.D. It is difficult to read, because of the repetitious statements throughout the Koran and and differences compared to what is recorded in the Bible. The Koran is written to explain that one God, Allah, is the only God, whom all must obey. Continue reading
The following presents the insert and Message Based Discussion Questions for the message given on Nov. 3, 2013. The suggested answers are designed to stimulate thinking, not to replace it. Exalt the Lord and implement His Word into life! Continue reading
Guilt is a good and a bad thing.
The scene was a Kentucky court. Two men were on trial for armed robbery. An eyewitness took the stand, and the prosecutor moved carefully to begin his examination: “So, you say you were at the scene when the robbery took place?” “Yes.” “And you saw a vehicle leave at a high rate of speed?” “Yes.” “And did you observe the occupants?” “Yes, two men.” “And,” the prosecutor boomed, “Are those two men present in court today?” At this point the two defendants from Kentucky both raised their hands… and sealed their fate. Continue reading
Why does a loving God allow suffering? I looked at one aspect of the question on an earlier post, “How can a loving God allow suffering?” which looked at one element of the question, namely, people don’t understand the character of God’s holiness and the offense of sin against holiness, which results in personal and corporate suffering. This article will focus on another aspect, Continue reading
The following is a Message Based Discussion Questions developed for the message given by Dan Standridge on John 17:1-5 for Oct 27, 2013. These are designed to stimulate thinking. Continue reading
Yesterday I posted an article to the question, “Should a Christian celebrate Halloween”? The key is to disciple your children for biblical discernment and to help them understand context. Please read that post to understand context. Continue reading
Should you celebrate Halloween as a Christian? I have taken almost every position on what to do with Halloween. I respect good brothers and sisters who want nothing to do with the day. I have taught the position of Halloween as initiated by the evil spirits and Celtic traditions. Continue reading
How could a loving God allow suffering? That is a question I have heard many, many times. It’s as if people expect that God is, if He is all powerful, obligated to ensure that people should not suffer, because a “loving God” should not allow suffering of people. Continue reading
“The Shack” by William Young became a Christian sensation and allegedly helped many people find a renewed commitment to God. Several have said that it explained for them aspects of God that they had not thought of before. I’m thankful that many have drawn closer to God (although I’m not excited about the means by which it happened). Continue reading
Last week, I went with the love of my life to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It was beautiful, the colors were fantastic and the weather was ideal. Continue reading
Shepherding Truth 