Why Couldn’t the Disciples Cast out the Demon? Mark 9:14-29

Why Couldn’t the Disciples Cast out the Demon? Mark 9:14-29

They tried. They really tried. And it created conflict. A man heard how Jesus and his disciples were healing people and casting out demons. His son was throwing himself into the water and fire as the demons were trying to take his life. But when he came to the...
This Site Took a Huge Censorship Hit

This Site Took a Huge Censorship Hit

If you are reading this, it’s because you came here directly. Over the years Google has hit this site a number of times, but nothing like recently. It isn’t surprising. Just haven’t been hit this hard before.The stats in the pictures are real and are multiple stats...
Se(ks)ual Immorality

Se(ks)ual Immorality

Sorry I have to respell that but the censorship is real. Woke up thinking of this issue of immorality because the issues are growing. It raises legitimate questions. Here’s the dilemma. Immorality is so rampant in our culture that people are looked down upon for...
The Message of the Transfiguration – Mark 9:2-13

The Message of the Transfiguration – Mark 9:2-13

Why when the glory of the Father was made manifest in Jesus did Moses and Elijah also come? Why not Abraham and David? They had much better messages of hope and life than Moses of the Law and Elijah of the Prophets. Actually it is the point. There’s a reason...
Why did Jesus Pray Twice for the Blind Man? Mark 8:22-26

Why did Jesus Pray Twice for the Blind Man? Mark 8:22-26

Taken out of context, this story is strange! Jesus encounters a blind man and prays for him. After he prays he asks what he sees and the man reports he sees people like trees. So Jesus prays again and at that point the man’s vision is completely restored. What? Why...
Hello South Africa!

Hello South Africa!

Last night I watched a movie on South Africa. Wow. It was intense. But such beauty and power and greatness in the land. Such rich history in every way. I know several people who call this nation home. I believe you have such an important place in the globe. Already...
Did Jesus call the Woman a Dog?  – Mark 7:24-30

Did Jesus call the Woman a Dog? – Mark 7:24-30

Was he insulting this woman or what was going on here? Who is this Jesus? Jesus had gone into the region of Tyre and Sidon which was Gentile (non-Jews) area. This mother comes to him while he is at a house and won’t stop begging him to cast out the demon in her...
Where Does Jesus Say He is God?

Where Does Jesus Say He is God?

Be it a Mormon, a Jehovah Witness, a Muslim or more, the question of Christ’s deity is central.  If Jesus is not God, then there is no payment for our sins and the wrath of God remains on us.  But if Jesus is God taking on human flesh, there is great hope.  Not...
Salvation in Islam – 5 Ways of Forgiveness for Sins

Salvation in Islam – 5 Ways of Forgiveness for Sins

Been reading through Islamic sources recently.  Here’s what I’m learning. 5 Paths to Forgiveness of Sin and Salvation in Islam 1) Say a Prayer “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever says, ‘Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,’ one hundred...
The Great Stay? – Acts 1:8

The Great Stay? – Acts 1:8

“We have enough problems in our own country.” “There are plenty of unsaved people here.” These are two comments I hear on a regular basis.   The second one all the time. The rational is that there are so many problems in each of our own countries and so many saved in...

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