Category Archives: God

Don’t Stop Here

Posted on November 1, 2018 by glenn

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Matthew 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. I have written before about the effect of a … Continue reading →

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Immanuel

Posted on December 22, 2017 by glenn

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isa 7:14 Matthew 1:23 makes clear this prophecy was fulfilled with the birth of Christ. Matthew … Continue reading →

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1517 and 1492

Posted on October 31, 2017 by glenn

Today is the 500th anniversary of an event which had a tremendous impact on our religious world.  This is the 500th anniversary of the event involving Martin Luther and his protest of the religious environment of his day.  He nailed … Continue reading →

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How Do You Explain GOD?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by glenn

How do you explain the fact GOD had no beginning?  Or explain His omniscience (all knowing) or His omnipotence (all powerful) or His omnipresence (everywhere present)? The problem with trying to explain any of these is that we are trying … Continue reading →

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The Hand

Posted on December 13, 2016 by glenn

Several years ago there was a popular song called “Daddy’s Hands.”  The song was very touching and referred to the hands of a father that could be soft or hard depending on the circumstances.  I recall a line in the … Continue reading →

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October 31

Posted on October 30, 2016 by glenn

No, this article is not about Halloween.  Rather, it is about an anniversary celebration of sorts.  On this date 499 years ago something happened that forever changed the world of religion.  Next year will be the 500th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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The Greatest

Posted on September 13, 2016 by glenn

I was never a fan of the boxer once known as Cassius Clay, and later as Muhammed Ali.  Even though I was not a fan, I admit he was one of the great ones in that sport.  One of the … Continue reading →

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Questions

Posted on April 11, 2016 by glenn

Did it ever occur to you that the first time in Scripture wherein we hear GOD and Christ speak, it is in the form of a question? In the Garden, GOD called out to Adam and asked, “Where are you?” … Continue reading →

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Stages

Posted on March 24, 2016 by glenn

There is an interesting and yet disturbing section of scripture found in the book of Ezekiel.  Within a few chapters, GOD’S glory is depicted as departing from Israel.  And rather than it happening all at once it appears to happen … Continue reading →

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Open Mouth, Insert Foot

Posted on March 8, 2016 by glenn

Then Job answered the LORD and said: “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.” … Continue reading →

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