Folklore in the Bible.
The Bible was written for us all, but it was not written to us. It was common practice in the ancient world to use an event (or memory of an event) and retell it in a figurative way to communicate a message to the hearers.
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Do We Need to Pray About Everything?
My pastor told us in a sermon one Sunday that we need to pray about everything decision. I know thisContinue Reading
The Pastor is Not the Middle Man
I’ve heard some people say that they don’t attend church because they don’t need a middle man (pastor) for themContinue Reading
Can You be Saved on Your Death Bed?
It would seem unfair if Hitler prayed to God for forgiveness right before he died and is now in Heaven.Continue Reading
How to Have A Prayer Life.
Prayer is an essential part to a Christian life. Prayer is your dialogue and intimacy with God. Studies show thatContinue Reading
The Burden of Tithing
I remember at my former church when we had general member meetings, the pastor would always call out those whoContinue Reading
Store Up Treasures In Heaven, But Have Some Fun on Earth.
My daily bread today says “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:2. ThisContinue Reading
People in the Ministry Profession should live Humbled Lives.
Evangelist David Turner bought Tyler Perry’s Atlanta home for 17.5 million, saying that “God told me to buy this home.”Continue Reading
God’s Wrath
When you were a sinner and didn’t seek a relationship with God did you ever think that God’s wrath wasContinue Reading
Does God Tell Us What To Do?
God gave us free will, but many Christians believe that God leads us to do certain things such as tellingsContinue Reading
