What's important to you?

What’s important to you?

What's important to you?  Do we even take time to think about that question?  Or are we just so focused on "now" that we don't even know what's important?  Maybe I should say, what's important in your future?  You know, beyond the next few minutes?  Even better, your distant future?  ...
Would you leave 99 to save one?

Would you leave 99 to save one? Or go for the greater good?

Would you leave 99 to save one? 99 what and one what? 99 people and one person. In a time when we always hear about the greater good, would you do that? When we're so willing to sacrifice a few to save many, can this 99 for 1 kind of ...

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Would you leave 99 to save one? Or go for the greater good? is a Reflective Bible Study. Here’s a brief summary:
Reflective Nature: The page engages in a deep reflection on the biblical parable of the shepherd leaving the 99 sheep to find the one lost sheep, exploring its implications and challenging the reader to consider their own actions and beliefs.
Personal Application: It encourages readers to apply the lessons from the parable to their own lives, questioning whether they would act like the shepherd or prioritize the many over the few.
Biblical References: The text references Luke 15:1-7 and John 7:45-8:11, using these scriptures to illustrate the message of compassion and individual worth that Jesus conveyed.
Contemporary Connection: It draws a parallel between the biblical narrative and a modern story, “When Heaven Weeps” by Ted Dekker, to make the message relevant to contemporary readers

What Christians need to learn about love from Jonah

What Christians need to learn about love from Jonah

What do Christians need to learn about love from Jonah? Seriously? Jonah is so, well, Old Testament. What can we learn from him? And love? Jonah is an example of love? But yes, I do believe there's a lot we can and should learn about love, God's love, from Jonah's ...
What's the meaning of life? Or is life meaningless?

What’s the meaning of life? Or is life meaningless?

What's the meaning of life? Or is life meaningless?  Those are questions that lots of people ask at various stages of our life.  It's maybe most important though as we get older.  We wonder, was it all worthwhile.  Or maybe even feel like our life wasn't worthwhile.  Could we have ...
What else does God want from us?

What else does God want from us?

What else does God want from us? Since it says what else, obviously this isn't the only thing God wants from us. Further, since this is part two, this is, possibly, the second thing God wants from us. Something that comes after we love God. Any ideas about what it ...
how evil will we become before Jesus returns?

How evil will we become before Jesus returns?

How evil will we become before Jesus returns? The Bible says our thoughts are only evil all the time. And it sounds bad. And yet, it's generic. But when we get right down to the kinds of evil we perpetrate and even pass laws to allow them to continue, I ...

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How evil will we become before Jesus returns? is reflective in nature. Here are the key points:
Reflective Nature: The author contemplates the state of Christianity and personal attitudes towards evil, reflecting on how these align with biblical teachings.
Personal Inquiry: Questions are raised about the level of evil in society and how it relates to the return of Jesus, prompting introspection and self-examination.
Biblical References: The text references the Book of Revelation, discussing the seven bowls of God’s wrath and their implications for humanity.
Moral Challenge: It challenges readers to consider their own values and actions, especially regarding controversial topics like gun ownership, in the context of Christian faith.

Who cries for you?

Who cries for you?

Who cries for you? Have you ever thought wondered? Maybe you don't want to even think about it, because you think no one cries for me. But is that really true? ...
Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside? - Revisited, again

Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside?

Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside?  The first time I wrote about this, I said yes.  The second time, I updated it to say yes, but I thought some Christians can't relate to the concept of not wanting to be with God.  This time, many years later, ...

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Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside? is reflective in nature, focusing on personal introspection and spiritual contemplation based on C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce.” Here are the key takeaways:
Reflective Approach: The author engages in a reflective examination of the concept of Hell and Heaven, drawing from C.S. Lewis’ allegorical work to explore the spiritual choices individuals make.
Personal Introspection: The text encourages readers to consider their own spiritual state and relationship with God, questioning whether they truly desire to be with God or are content with earthly or hellish desires.
Spiritual Choices: It discusses the idea that people may lock themselves in Hell by their choices and desires, emphasizing the importance of aligning one’s life with Christian values.
Christian Living: The page challenges readers to live out their faith authentically, aligning actions with beliefs, and to consider the impact of their lifestyle on their eternal destiny.
The page does not follow a strict inductive, topical, or application study method but rather uses the narrative of “The Great Divorce” to inspire self-reflection and spiritual growth.

He cut us into pieces. Let's return to his love.

He cut us into pieces. Let’s return to his love.

He cut us into pieces. Let's return to his love. Say what? He has torn us to pieces and injured us? And we should return to him? To his love? Huh? ...
What does God want from us?

What does God want from us?

What does God want from us? When we pray, we often ask God for all sorts of things.  And we're often disappointed if we don't get everything we wanted - NOW!  Have you ever thought about it the other way around? What do you think He wants from us?  And ...

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What does God want from us? is reflective in nature. Here are the key points:
Reflective Nature: The article encourages readers to consider their personal perceptions of God and challenges them to reflect on their relationship with Him.
Personal Inquiry: It poses introspective questions about what God desires from us and how we perceive His character.
Biblical References: The text includes Bible passages to support its points, inviting readers to contemplate the nature of God’s love and expectations.
Emotional Connection: The author shares personal experiences and emotions, aiming to connect with the reader on a deeper level.

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