“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow [...]
Forget About Tithing
June 24th, 2009 · 19 Comments
Tags: Courage · Fear · Heaven · Prayer · Thriving in Tough Times · Trust · faith · love · money · peace · suffering
John Brown’s Faith
October 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Hebrews 11:1-2)
Last week we learned that faith - believing in God - is a lot more than holding some concept in our minds as true. Faith requires action. If [...]
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Do People Who Haven’t Heard of Jesus Go to Hell?
August 13th, 2008 · No Comments
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart …” (Jeremiah 1:5)
Purpose Weekly, August 5, 2008
When the Questions are Too Big
Vol. 2, Issue 28
I received a response to last week’s Purpose Weekly, “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God.” Last week’s letter was sent out at [...]
Tags: God's purpose · Heaven · Hell · Stars · Tapestry · love · purpose · suffering
Who Put the Buckle on Orion’s Belt?
July 14th, 2008 · No Comments
PURPOSEVol. 2, Issue 26July 07, 2008Starry, Starry Night“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4)My buddy Roger called last week. He wanted to share a new software program with me; “Stellarium.” Stellari…
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Discovering Oil in Israel
July 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments
PURPOSEVol. 2, Issue 25June 29, 2008The Great Treasure Hunt“‘But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for my people Israel, for they will soon come home. I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plo…
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