Category: Reflections on Scriptures
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WISDOM: What you need but don’t ask for
It’s there again today It’s the ‘Verse of the Day’ How many times have you read it? And how many times have you ignored it? Unwise statements abound like a swarm of crazy bees in flight And some of the worst come from the political right That they think they’re…
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1 CORINTHIANS 10:13: A verse we probably (incorrectly) think we know
While enjoying my freshly brewed poured-over coffee this morning, I read Bible Gateway’s Verse of the Day. It is 1 Corinthians 10:13, a Scripture verse that every Christian probably thinks she or he knows very well. And that includes me. The verse is so familiar because it is often quoted.…
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THANKSGIVING: What to thank God for (and what not to thank God for)
Today is Thanksgiving Day. Everyone knows that. What makes this Thanksgiving different is that we are celebrating it in a pandemic. Everyone knows that too! The challenge, however, might be finding things that we can be thankful for today. Despite the COVID deaths, lack of money and scarcity of food…
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Got Animal Instincts?
The horse apparently understands it is being helped. Sometimes humans do not have the same commendable instincts–they think you’re there to put them down. So they try to knock you down with a beastly kick. And some Christians are no different. When they see you not having the same bright…
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IS TRUMP THE ANTICHRIST? An open letter to my Christian friends who believe in and support Donald Trump
Dear friends, Thank you for sharing your thoughts through the comments you made on my Facebook posts as well as the messages and links you sent through Messenger. To me, that means you are concerned, as I am, about the current affairs. I also appreciate the attempts you have made…
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ABORTION GRIPES: Why voting Republican to have Roe v. Wade overturned may just be an illusion
Christians do not see eye to eye on whether there are cases in which abortion might be deemed a right option. Some might say that abortion is acceptable in cases of rape and pregnancy that puts the life of the mother at risk. Others, however, do not see any situation…
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The Lord Laughs!
In our desire to live the American dream, we look to a political leader and enthrone him.The One enthroned in heaven laughs;the Lord scoffs at us. We continue to fight for our politics, trumping, instead of loving, each other.He rebukes us in his anger and terrifies us in his wrath,…
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DARK EASTER SUNDAY: What is God’s message to us?
Although experts have informed us there will be an end to this pandemic, yet we do not know exactly when. And the waiting seems endless. And so we ask, except staying home and washing our hands, what are we to do?
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Did Pastor Tony Rapu Prohesy the Coronavirus Pandemic?
At the outset, let me say that I like Pastor Tony Rapu’s preaching style. He is also a good communicator. So I wouldn’t be surprised if he is a popular pastor in Nigeria. Pastor Rapu’s communication skill may be above average but the way he preached on the story of…
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Christianity Is Not Supposed to Offer Answers About the Coronavirus?
Since I have the luxury of time (thanks but no thanks to the new coronavirus) let me talk about N.T. Wright’s article published in Time magazine titled “Christianity Offers No Answers About the Coronavirus. It’s Not Supposed To.” First, I am glad (and amused at how he puts it) that…
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