Category Archive: Devotional/Teaching

Posts relating to Christian teachings, devotionals posts, or Bible study.

Sep 06 2010

Just entertainment or a reflection of culture?

Popular television programs "Bones" and "House."

Like millions of other viewers, I enjoy Fox’s television programs “House” and “Bones.” Each program is based around the lives of characters who place much value in the realm of science and reason. As a result, they reject the concept of a deity or higher power since it cannot be proven to exist. In fact, …

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Aug 24 2010

It’s The Window’s Fault

On the show "Family Matters," Steve Urkel famously asked after doing something foolish or clumsy, "Did I do that?"

Remember the story of Adam and Eve after they ate the forbidden fruit? God asked them to confess their sin, but they started a habit we still practice today: they blamed everyone else. Adam blamed God and Eve, and Eve blamed Satan (Gen 3:12-13). Well, today I did something foolish (not sinful, just foolish), but …

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Jul 14 2010

Thoughts on Revelation 17: What is Your Heart’s Desire?

Desiring God by John Piper. Click image to purchase your copy.

One of the most difficult parts of teaching the book of Revelation is the wide variety of opinions and interpretations. People hold multiple views of the end times and John’s apocalyptic letter, often leading to debate and controversy. Are the details literal or symbolic? Will the church be there or gone? As a pastor, I …

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