The receding Heart of the church … (10/31/16)

Luke 15:20 … While we were still far off (10/31/16)

“But while he was still far off, his Father saw him and was filled with Compassion; and ran out to put his arms around him and kiss him.” ~ Jesus (Luke 15:20)   This is the most important verse from one of Jesus’ most important parables — The Parable of the Prodigal Son (see Luke […]

Paul, the Pharisee … (10/30/16)

Matthew 5:38-48 … on praying for “our troops” (10/30/11)

The only way to truly pray for our troops “in Jesus’ name” is to pray that they all awaken to walking Jesus’ Way. And the only way the troops will walk in Jesus’ Way is when they wake up, remember to start Loving their enemies, and cease to be soldiers anymore. Now THAT is a […]

Another non-virtuous Violation … (10/30/2022)

Mark 9:23 … All things can be Done (10/30/16)

“If you are able, all things can be done for one who Believes.” ~ Jesus (Mark 9:23)   This verse can be quite misleading (and has indeed misled more than a few) until one remembers how Jesus actually believed about Belief.  You see, for Jesus at least, Belief had nothing at all to do with […]

Paul’s great confusions … (10/29/16)

P.S.  If any of you will ever undertake to humbly & deeply delve into the New Testament scriptures, it will become readily apparent that Paul not only had no idea who Jesus was or what Jesus’ ministry was all about, but also that Paul actually ended up (unwittingly, I presume) directly OPPOSING the vast majority […]

James 1:21-22 … Welcoming the Word (10/29/16)

“Welcome with meekness the implanted Word that has the Power to save your Souls … Be Doers of that Word, and not mere hearers who deceive themselves.” ~ James (James 1:21-22)   Ahhh, God bless “James the Just” … It is no wonder that Jesus held him in such incredibly high regard (see Gospel of […]

A truly blasted Book … (10/28/2018)

Jesus and “the Dragon” … (10/28/16)

To truly LOVE thy neighbor … (10/28/2020)