Have you ever talked with a friend, a stranger, or a neighbor about church and the Lord? The conversation may sound something like this: The one you are talking to says, “I’m such-and-such religion, so I’m good.” But the conversation continues. “Could I put that into perspective for you?” you ask politely. He nods. “Let’s say you are playing baseball. You are on Cee’s team and another player is on Bee’s team. The rules of the Baseball Handbook are the same whether you are on Cee’s team or Bee’s team. Cee’s team is up to bat. The batter hits a Read More
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The Gatekeeper
Once upon a time, an old man, a moral man, died. He walked along a path looking for a way to enter heaven. The first gate he came to had the inscription “The Gate of Good Deeds” posted high up on the iron bars. He clanged the iron door knocker and waited for he gatekeeper. Surely, the good deeds he had done; giving a hitchhiker a ride, praying for a sick neighbor, giving to the poor, would count in his favor. He was sure of it. The gatekeeper did not smile as he said, “God desires that everyone do good Read More
It’s Your Choice
“I don’t believe in the Bible.” “The Bible is outdated and doesn’t pertain to us today.” “The Bible is full of errors.” “The Bible is just a book of lofty ideas written by man.” “You can’t prove the Bible.” We’ve all heard the comments. On the other hand, there are those who believe the Bible to be the inherent Word of God. “All Scripture is is inspired by God.” (2 Timothy 3:16) “The Bible is to me what a compass was to sailors of long ago.” “I can know God through His written Word.” “I would starve to death spiritually Read More