The Disingenuousness of the Jesus Legend in Popular Media

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works. ≈Psalms 26:7 The fact that Jesus rose physically from the dead is not just a challenging idea for the novice Christian to address with clarity. It is also, a major source of debate among theologians, a controversy that has […]

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Starting with the End in Mind

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ≈1 Thessalonians 5:18 Happy New Year! Congratulations to the winners of a copy of Calling on Jesus… I’m thankful to Jesus that His blessings are renewed daily. Therefore, resolutions that weren’t achieved in 2015 can be renewed goals for 2016. […]

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First Fruits

And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: ≈ Deuteronomy […]

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Merry Christmas

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. ≈ Isaiah 9:6 I’m grateful to each of you that follow me on this blog and […]

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The Peace-Offering

Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: ≈ Hebrews 10:5 “The Peace-Offering” in Leviticus 3:1, received 36.62% of your votes. Thanks for voting. That is a wonderful choice, especially, as we reflect on the reason for the Christmas season. Based on […]

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A father of the fatherless

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A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. ≈ Psalms 68:5 November 11 is Veterans Day. It reflects the ending of World War I, when Germany signed an armistice with the Allies at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. President Woodrow Wilson declared it a holiday […]

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The Chief Cornerstone

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And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; ≈ Ephesians 2:20 Thank you for voting. “The Chief Cornerstone” received 42.31% of the votes. Please vote by 12:00 noon of each day. View results from “older posts” or “archive posts”.  Today’s poll is below. The architectural […]

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The Good Shepherd

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. ≈John 10:11 Calling on Jesus: Overcoming Self-Defeat a weekly devotional journal for self-discovery and personal growth for your best destiny, has 644 names and titles from the Holy Bible that refer to Jesus. Thanks, to each of you who purchased a copy of my […]

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Thinking about the Miracle

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9. As the stores, put out Christmas trees and Santa Clauses it is obvious that we are approaching the holiday season. However, let’s pause to […]

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Seasons of Life

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Some friends are so quiet, with such caring sweet gentle souls. They move with abundant grace and simplicity. It may take a minute to realize that they are no longer standing there. But then, in a peaceful […]

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