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Continue reading →: Shootout at the Spring
Shootout at the Spring Episode Thirteen Nancy Nancy sat at the small kitchen table, sipping hot tea out of a small cup. The tea was supposed to have a calming effect, but it was not helping her nerves much. “You’re more than likely pregnant, Mrs. Pennington,” the doctor had said.…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 2, Verse 21 “For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.” Who are the ‘all’ in this verse? Surely not Paul’s other companions, Titus and Luke, for instance. Does he have someone or some group in mind? There is an obvious reference to the good qualities…
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Continue reading →: Jesus’ Return
There is a lot of confusion as to the Second Coming of Jesus. I recently ran across an article written by Donnie S. Barnes, Th.D. I want to share it with you today. Mr. Barnes takes a negative approach, explaining what Jesus is not coming for. FOR WHAT IS CHRIST…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 2, Verse 20 “For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.” The ESV attempts to capture the implication of Paul’s feelings for Timothy. The Greek here says, “For I have no one else equal in soul.” Paul wants to send Timothy because Timothy…
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Continue reading →: Rapture Idea
For the last several days the internet and various forms of social media have been flooded with prophecies of an expected rapture of Christians. Many are expecting this tomorrow, Tuesday, the 23rd of September 2025. The purpose of this rapture according to the posts is to keep Christians alive today…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 2, Verse 19 “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.” This verse and the next two seem to be of an introductory nature. He wants to send someone for news of the Philippian church.…
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Continue reading →: Remembrances
Remembrances Rainbow The flood of Noah’s day was a terrible tragedy and no doubt haunted the minds of the eight people who survived. They had never seen such a catastrophe and when it was over the fear that it could happen again would have been paramount in their minds. God…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 2, Verse 18 “Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.” If our understanding of the previous verse is the possible answer, then this verse becomes clear. The church should not mourn Paul’s imprisonment. He saw himself as being used by God and clearly wants the Philippians…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 2, Verse 17 “Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” If I could say for certain what this verse was saying to the Philippians, I would instantly become a famous…
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