Old Testament – Page 49 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Punch to the Gut 1 – Job 4

Wiki How to Do Anything has an article on How to Know Whether You’re Insensitive, and it’s not bad. It shows you how to understand what sensitivity is (both cognitive and emotional), how to

Dread Befalls Me – Job 2:11-3:26

Ellen Degeneres makes her producer, Andy, go through a haunted house every year, usually accompanied by a Hollywood star, and oh, does he dread it. You can see a sampling of his experiences here. Of course

Do You Still Hold Fast Your Integrity? – Job 2:1-10

Author Joshua Harris, after announcing the end of his marriage, is now kissing his faith goodbye. Harris, the author of the best-seller “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” a book he authored in 1997

Naked I Came – Job 1:6-22

When I got into high school in my new home in St. Louis, MO, I didn’t want to draw attention to myself, I was shy. So when on the first day of classes they called roll, “William Johnson!”,

Man From Uz – Job 1:1-5

Have you ever had a brush with fame, you know, run into someone very famous? I was once in a hotel for a conference in Chicago and as I was getting off the elevator coming in was Mr. T. Not famous enough

If Your Eye Offends You – 2 Kings 24&25

K.P. Yohannan, founder of Gospel for Asia, had to be “broken” before he could serve effectively. He had great teaching gifts but he knew it and was arrogant about it. It took being left as

Not Enough – 2 Kings 23:21-37

“A hundred years ago it’s thought that around a fifth of the population of the Middle East was Christian, although it’s hard to be certain. These days the figure is probably closer to

Tear Your Clothes – 2 Kings 22

John Calvin, in his commentary on James 1:22, writes, “we ought to labor that the word of the Lord should strike root in us, so that it may afterwards fructify” and that such fruitfulness is

You Can Make a Difference – 2 Kings 21

Ever heard of Joseph Tkach? He took over the leadership position of Herbert W. Armstrong in the Worldwide Church of God. This was a heretical “pseudo-Christian” cult until Tkach took over.

Living For Others – 2 Kings 20

Fire has been set to the Amazon rain forest by people desiring the land for economic exploitation. To get a benefit now they are willing to sacrifice future generations around the world. The loss of the

He Is Able to Deliver Thee – 2 Kings 19

Book of 2 Kings Faith God Miracles Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

The little girl got her Christmas present early, a new pair of ice skates, so she could go with her new friends. She skated long after her friends quit and while alone fell into the pond where the ice

Sort of Trusting in God – 2 Kings 18

I was out of a job but certainly not out of expenses and bills. God had assured me He would take care of me but it was very tempting to look for a backup. I looked for jobs, even thought I had a guarantee

Syncretism – 2 Kings 17

This Hindu man from India visited our church for the first time and wanted to join immediately. I met with him and he told me that he really liked Jesus and wanted to add him to his worship. Hindus see

Spiritual Customization – 2 Kings 16

Book of 2 Kings Idolatry Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Like her television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar’s personal spirituality borrows from a hodgepodge of religions. “I consider myself a spiritual person,”

Stable Leadership – 2 Kings 15

Stable leadership doesn’t necessarily mean the same leader for a long time, though that is often the case. It means consistent quality leadership that keeps the organization or community moving in

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