PHall | April 23, 2010
The proverb, “actions speak louder than words,” is true to an extent. The reality is that such a declarative proverb hopes to have its words become a call for action. Therefore to say that actions speak louder than words, does not include the reality that words themselves can be actions. The proverb, “sticks and stones [...]
Category: Ephesians, James, Matthew |
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PHall | February 19, 2010
Are we wise? I seem to pray for wisdom more today than in bygone years. Either I am realizing the greater need, or how unwise I truly am, or more likely a combination of both. In contemplating wisdom I have a thought or two: I often do not respond immediately to what is said or written. I calculate [...]
Category: James |
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PHall | February 15, 2010
Two doctors walk into a room, giving different diagnoses, then walk out of the room. Confused and frustrated, the patient turns to the nurse and says, “Do they always contradict each other?” The nurse replies, “No, they are just a… paradox.” Jesus, the Great Physician, never contradicted Himself, but He was a paradox – the [...]
Category: I John, Isaiah, James, John, Matthew |
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PHall | January 15, 2010
In the beginning God said, Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; … God created man in His own image in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and [...]
Category: Genesis, James |
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PHall | November 11, 2009
If you have ever been to Disneyland, Disney World, or just about any amusement park, you might find some amusement in these observations. An author once wrote, “Life is tough…it’s no Disneyland.” The author is correct in assessing “life is tough.” And yet from my “back-door perspective,” may I suggest life is very much like [...]
Category: II Corinthians, James, Matthew, Philippians |
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PHall | November 3, 2009
Christianity is unique among world religions for some very essential reasons, such as the concept of grace. In pagan religions, the gods had to be pacified and placated as enemies of the people. The true God does not count Himself as our enemy, but we are His when we act out in our rebellious ways. [...]
Category: I Corinthians, II Corinthians, James, Matthew, Romans |
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PHall | October 30, 2009
Went through the drive-thru recently of a popular fast-food chain, and learned some eternal lessons. Being in a hurry, I wanted us to speedily order our food and get on our way. After ordering, they repeated our order and asked, “Is that correct?” I didn’t hear everything and said, “I don’t really care;” I was [...]
Category: I Corinthians, I Peter, James, Matthew, Proverbs |
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PHall | October 15, 2009
The term last days is used in scripture to refer to this dispensation that started on the day of Pentecost and will end at the Second Coming (Acts 2:17; 1 Timothy 3:1; James 5:3; 1 Corinthians 10:11). At first, it might appear the Hebrew writer is using this phrase similarly, but that cannot be so. [...]
Category: Acts, Hebrews, I Corinthians, I Timothy, James |
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PHall | October 13, 2009
What is the importance of a Christian education? As Christians we need a “Christian education.” As Christian parents we should strive to teach our children what we have learned from our studies. And as parents we should also emphasize the importance of getting our children to Bible Classes and to church services so that they [...]
Category: Ephesians, I Corinthians, II Peter, James, Proverbs, Psalms |
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PHall | October 12, 2009
Last winter, someone had given a loved one some present money. How should he spend it? Should he spend it on himself? But bills, bills, and the other unending bills, seemed to be the preferred place to spend that gift. After all, there are always bills to pay. Then the recipient came across the opportunity [...]
Category: III John, James, Jonah, Jude |
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