Hebrews 3:19 So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief. Sometimes in life we miss the obvious. We have our minds set in one way, and despite the presentation of contrary evidence, we continue on our set course. Or is this just something I run into in my ownContinue reading “Hebrews 3:19 Poor Substitutes”
Tag Archives: Belief
Matthew 14:25 – The Stuff of Horror Films
Matthew 14:25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. I’m not much of a horror film guy. I have seen too much in real life to know that real horror isn’t much fun. I don’t need another jolt of shock and surprise. My circuits have been overloaded and my fusesContinue reading “Matthew 14:25 – The Stuff of Horror Films”
What Is Written – John 5:47
John 5:47 “But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?” If you don’t know, I love the Scriptures. They are a source of life and understanding for me. They bring great comfort and increasing wisdom to my life. They also introduced me to the Author ofContinue reading “What Is Written – John 5:47”
Better – Matthew 18:6
Matthew 18:6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones — those who believe in me — to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea. Pet rocks, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Star Wars Memorabilia. What do these threeContinue reading “Better – Matthew 18:6”
Life and Doctrine
1 Timothy 4:15-16 15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. Christianity is a public belief system. It can’t be lived in a way thatContinue reading “Life and Doctrine”
Do Not Believe
John 10:37 Do no believe me unless I do the works off my father. We all need an ‘out’ now and then, a reason to say “No” when we aren’t sure about a “Yes.” Social pressures can build to the point where we feel like we don’t have a choice in our answer. We feelContinue reading “Do Not Believe”
Unbelief
Mark 9:24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” I notice how freely some people will believe just about anything. The newest things comes down the road, a new cure, a new weight loss miracle, a new teaching, and they seem to jump at it abandoning the old forContinue reading “Unbelief”
Just the Facts, Ma’am
Mark 9:19-21 In a world filled with doubt, it can be hard to believe. Ever since Eve ate from that fruit tree, doubt has been part of the human experience. And most often, doubt has the upper hand over belief. Biblical belief is something we do every day. But so is biblical doubt. Continue reading “Just the Facts, Ma’am”
My First Beliefs
You will notice that I start from a very particular position as I write these words every day. It might be helpful if I spelled out plainly that position, so that you can see my bias. Everyone comes from some position when they approach a subject. I do as well. · I believe God existsContinue reading “My First Beliefs”
The Arnold Journey 