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2015-12-02T11:56:53-05:00

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Christian Hope Through Fulfilled Prophecy by Charles Meek

Last updated on: December 2, 2015 at 11:56 am By Jim Erwin

Christian Hope Through Fulfilled Prophecy by Charles Meek Christian Hope Through Fulfilled Prophecy by Charles Meek is a book that takes the preterist view of the Christian eschatology (ends-time prophecy). The preterist view states that all Bible prophecy were fulfilled by the first century A.D. Meek contends that the fastest growing view among Christians is preterism (4). This is the heart of the Preterist argument. Jesus was speaking about “His generation” when He was speaking about “This generation in Matthew... Read more

2018-06-13T11:16:02-05:00

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Demanding a Sign from God

Last updated on: June 13, 2018 at 11:16 am By Jim Erwin

Demanding a Sign from God Demanding a Sign from God is a simple thought reflection from Luke 11:29-32 for the Lectionary cycle during Advent that strives to point me to look to Jesus as my sign from God. December 2, 2015 Year C Luke 11:29-32 People usually ask for a sign from God when they need to make a decision. “Show me a sign, God of what I should do.” Jesus says that people who ask for a sign are... Read more

2018-06-14T17:24:36-05:00

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Rewards and Punishment

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 5:24 pm By Jim Erwin

Rewards and Punishment Rewards and Punishment is a simple thought reflection from Revelation 22:12-16 about the different rewards and punishment which will be given out by God. December 1, 2015 Year C Revelation 22:12-16 During the days leading up to Christmas, children think about the presents they will receive on that special night. They look forward to a visit from Santa Claus. Unlike Christmas, Jesus Christ has a reward which He will repay each person according to what they have... Read more

2018-06-14T17:22:51-05:00

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Marking My Time

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 5:22 pm By Jim Erwin

Marking My Time November 30, 2015 Year C Psalm 90:1-17 God is eternal. Humanity is mortal. We have to mark our time on this Earth. Time is a precious resource that we can never get back. So how we mark our time is very important. Many people mark time by the number of weekends. They work for five days, always looking forward to the weekend. The Bible teaches us to be aware of our time because it comes from God... Read more

2015-11-27T16:33:16-05:00

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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)

Last updated on: November 27, 2015 at 4:33 pm By Jim Erwin

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) MOVIE SUMMARY: Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the universe from the Empire’s world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. MOVIE THEMES Fate/Coincidence/Divine Orchestration The beginning of the film when C3PO and R2D2 escape with the plans for the Death Star, one wonders what all of this journey is about with... Read more

2015-11-27T10:40:44-05:00

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Give Recognition to Your Church Leaders

Last updated on: November 27, 2015 at 10:40 am By Jim Erwin

November 27, 2015 Year C Church leaders do three different things (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13): 1. Labor among the members 2. Lead in spiritual growth 3. Correct those who sin Their work (1 Thessalonians 5:13) is hard and deserves the love of the congregation. But Paul doesn’t stop there. He states that there are other ways one can give recognition to church leaders. He lists a variety of activities that give recognition to the leaders. How does it give them recognition?... Read more

2018-06-14T17:28:10-05:00

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Preparing for the Day of the Lord

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 5:28 pm By Jim Erwin

Preparing for the Day of the Lord Preparing for the Day of the Lord is a simple thought reflection for Advent from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 about how one can prepare for the Day of the Lord. November 26, 2015 Year C 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Today is Thanksgiving. In our home, that means that we go to my parent’s home. We eat a full Thanksgiving meal. We sit around, play games, watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on NBC (followed by the... Read more

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2015-11-25T21:38:13-05:00

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Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate by John J. Thompson

Last updated on: November 25, 2015 at 9:38 pm By Jim Erwin

Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate by John J. Thompson Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate by John J. Thompson states the thesis of his book with the subtitle: Crafting a hand-made faith in a mass-market world. Thompson tries to show that in order for the Christian faith to be successful, it needs to be personal in nature, not industrial or corporate. He begins by sharing his personal testimony in which he had a difficult childhood (22-25). His faith was informed by Francis Shaeffer,... Read more

2018-06-14T17:30:03-05:00

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Christ the Victor

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 5:30 pm By Jim Erwin

Christ the Victor Christ the Victor is a simple thought reflection on John 16:25-33 about how He was the victor over sin and death to help the world. November 25, 2015 Year B John 16:25-33 Jesus Christ is the Victor. He says that He has conquered the world (John 16:33). How did He conquer the world? How He conquered the world was to die on the cross to save people from sin (John 16:31-32). What did Jesus do to conquer... Read more

2018-06-14T17:31:27-05:00

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God Satisfies Me

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 5:31 pm By Jim Erwin

God Satisfies Me God Satisfies Me is a simple thought reflection for Thanksgiving from Psalm 63 about how I can find my satisfaction in God. November 24, 2015 Year B Satisfaction is defined as: fulfillment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from it. This week, we will get satisfaction from a bountiful Thanksgiving meal. We will enjoy turkey, stuffing, cranberry jam, yams, pumpkin and pecan pie. We will have all kinds of food that we will... Read more

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