What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him (Psalm 8:4) The Psalms no doubt are one of the favourite books in Scripture for many believers. The Psalms contain something for every human emotion under the earth, whether sorrow or joy. I describe Psalm 8 … Continue reading What Is Man?
Is Groaning Praying In Tongues?
Praying in tongues or speaking in tongues ---glossalalia---is one of the controversial subjects of Scripture. Is the gift operational today? Some answer yes. Others no. Both parties base their arguments on Scripture. I belong to the “nay” group. This article however is not to engage the debate but to examine a text famously interpreted as … Continue reading Is Groaning Praying In Tongues?
The Restraining Grace of God
Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know that you have done this in the integrity of your heart, and it was I who kept you from sinning against me. Therefore I did not let you touch her (Genesis 20:6) Genesis Chapter 20 is part of the larger narratives that recounts Abraham’s journey … Continue reading The Restraining Grace of God
The Prayer Of Abraham’s Servant
Genesis 24:1-26 Abraham is old and sends his servant on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this mission, Abraham gives some clear instructions and puts his servant under oath (vv.1-4). The instructions are two-fold; a wife shouldn't be chosen from the Canaanites among who Abraham dwells, rather, a wife should … Continue reading The Prayer Of Abraham’s Servant
Happy New Year: An Opportunity To Examine Our Lives
We have entered a new year–2021. And it is that period New Year resolutions are made. Resolutions are good; they give us the opportunity to make adjustments to our lives. I am convinced you are going to — if you have not started already–write down resolutions for 2021. I will too. I especially desire spiritual … Continue reading Happy New Year: An Opportunity To Examine Our Lives
Grace and Truth 