*Author’s note: I’d like to thank Michael Raven for being my sounding board. Check out his blog at https://ravensweald.com. This post isn’t to cause you to question your Faith. I hope it helps you remove the splinter from your own eye before you call out someone else. Matt 7:5 The book of Jonah Who wasContinue reading “The Book of Jonah”
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Church, A School of Love
Part 4 Thirty-three The majority of religious scholars agree that Jesus was thirty-three when he died on the cross. Aaron was now thirty-three. He felt a need to find a church. He decided he would try a different church every week until he found one. Week one: This church was nice enough. But NO ONEContinue reading “Church, A School of Love”
Church, A School of Love
Part 3 Twenty-two As soon as Aaron could, he ran to college and never went back. During holidays or summer break, he made excuses to his aunt about not coming to her house. Studying. Work. He didn’t care what the lie was. Most of all, no church. He met a sweet young lady and wasContinue reading “Church, A School of Love”
Church, A School of Love
Part 2 Sixteen Aaron’s grandma died and he was boxed off to his aunts. He remembered standing over his grandmas casket. All he saw was that clown face from when he was six. It took every ounce of strength he had not to ask his aunt to make sure she was really dead? Maybe whenContinue reading “Church, A School of Love”
Church, A School of Love
Part 1 Matthew 21: 12 “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you makeContinue reading “Church, A School of Love”
Thankful Thursday
Recently, I listened to Stop Letting Everything Affect You by Daniel Chidiac. At the end of the book Mr. Chidiac encourages his listeners to be “thankful for you”. Undercover Publishing House 2025 I grew up in a household where you DID NOT brag on yourself. Being thankful for you might be viewed as bragging? ThereContinue reading “Thankful Thursday”
Thankful Thursday
The Bible group I study with re-read Genesis recently. Here we go again. How many books have you read more than once? Typically, we read a book. When we are finished, take it back to the library. Give it to a friend or put it in a book box. The really good ones might endContinue reading “Thankful Thursday”
The Book of Ruth
When I quote Bible verses from Ruth, I’m using the English Standard Version (ESV). How do you feel about The Book of Ruth? This isn’t a trap for you dear reader. It’s an honest question. Personally, I have an issue with this little Bible book. Please don’t get me wrong and give me time toContinue reading “The Book of Ruth”
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