Who gets the credit? |
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Years ago I heard someone say that you can achieve more in life if you aren't so concerned about who gets the credit. Some would disagree with that viewpoint, but there is a biblical example of a man who exemplified the principle. In his own way he made a considerable contribution to our New Testament. (more…)
The greatest pain |
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The evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John do not describe Jesus' suffering in the hours prior to His death in great detail, in contrast to the often very graphic portrayal of news events we can see every day on television. But the evangelist's contemporaries did not need a detailed description, because they were aware of the brutal methods of punishment used by the Romans. (more…)
Who defines love? |
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There were two trees in the garden of Eden that represented two ways of life. They are in reality the only two ways of life that exist. (more…)
Values that vary |
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In the garden of Eden our ancestors Adam and Eve decided to set their own standards for right and wrong, and for nearly 6000 years their descendants have followed their example. And in society, when the majority is willing to accept or tolerate something, then it becomes okay, although it was considered wrong in the past. (more…)
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