Charles Augustus Briggs, originator of the word "bibliolatry." "In every department of Biblical study we come across error." Briggs insisted. He also believed that "Reason is a fountain of divine authority no less savingly enlightening than the Bible and the Church." A common theme in most universities and many places throughout the internet is that … Continue reading Studying the Bible to Become a Heretic — Post by Michael J. Findley
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Excerpt from my WIP "What Will You Die For?" by Mary C. Findley “Two weeks? You can’t tell me anything more – ?” Talia’s phone gave a bloop and she saw the message satellite signal lost flash on the screen before it went dark. Talia pulled over to the side of the road and … Continue reading “Why Are You Just Sitting on the Side of the Road?” — What Will You Die For?
With great sadness, I must confess that some people on facebook have forced me to block them. My personal standard for blocking someone is simple. Are they consistently dishonest? "But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the Law. These things are useless and worthless. Have nothing to do with a divisive … Continue reading Honesty
This is an early version of a snippet from my NaNoWriMo Work in Progress -- "What will You Die For?" “Miz Rodriguez, you should totally do this.” Jayna blew on her hands as they watched the kids file into the buses. “But Jayna, they want to collect people’s Bibles. I mean take them away. Would … Continue reading Seems Like a Good Idea … The Ultimate World Religions Database
Can be purchased: http://www.createspace.com/4368076 Can be purchased: https://www.createspace.com/4379483 I have not read Ron’s books, but I can certainly agree with using the Bible as a life manual! Check them out. Lessons of Life: This book was written as a result of my sister saying one day, “You know that to have lived for over 70 years, we … Continue reading Lessons of Life and Successful Habits — Guest Post by Ron Millicent
I need to say that Christian movies that are even watchable are rare and contemporary adult Christian movies even more so. This movie should inspire Christians to appreciate and support the efforts of those who try to fill this crying need. The story centers around a relatively young married couple, a firefighter and a hospital … Continue reading Review of the Movie Fireproof — Mary C. Findley
Beloved Daughter is on sale now for only 99 cents! About the Book -- In a small North Korean village, a young girl struggles to survive. It is her father's faith, not the famine of North Hamyong Province, that most threatens Chung-Cha's well-being. "The Beloved Daughter" follows Chung-Cha into one of the most notorious prison … Continue reading Review of Beloved Daughter by Alana Terry
From My Work in Progress -- What Will You Die For? -- Mary C. Findley “What?” Keith jumped up. “What are you saying? We’re supposed to take the kids’ Bibles away from them? Their prayer journals? Their memory cards?” “There’s no need to be defensive.” Doctor Summers glared up at him. “Please be seated. You … Continue reading “Are You So Selfish?”
Christmas originated in the Roman Empire when Christians gathered together to worship Jesus during the feast of Saturnalia. Since most Christians were poor or slaves, when the pagan majority celebrated Saturnalia, Christians were given the freedom, for that one day, to do whatever they wanted. They had “the day off.” So when their masters, neighbors … Continue reading The War on Christmas
My Work in Progress -- What Will you Die For? -- Mary C. Findley “Hey, not to insult you, but we could run down to the mall and get you some clothes – my treat. You’d have some clean stuff to wear, anyway, sans bubbles. Jo-Jo really soaked you. Sorry.” “No, I always have … Continue reading Spending the Night at the Principal’s
AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/DESCENDED~Sebastian-Dana-Pratola-ebook/dp/B00GM7NKMA BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Dana-Pratola?store=allproducts&keyword=Dana+Pratola Men like Sebastian want only one thing, and Natalie has vowed not to give it to him. Yes, he’s gorgeous, intelligent and heroic, but he’s also a constant reminder that she isn’t good enough for him. Can she outrun a club owner who wants her dead when she’s weighed down by … Continue reading Character Interview with Sebastian from Dana Pratola’s Second “Descended” Book
Anyone who has ever had children, worked with children, been around children or seen children is very familiar with the expression “he won’t share with me.” Hence the equally familiar response: “Share does not mean, ‘Give it to me now.’” That same sentiment is also applied to love. We are absolutely drowning in advertisements telling … Continue reading Love Does Not Mean “Give it to Me Now!”
Even the prophets, who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours, carefully researched and investigated this salvation. They tried to find out what era or specific time the Spirit of the Messiah in them kept referring to when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow. It was … Continue reading Investigators of Salvation — post by Mary C. Findley
This is the story of my Aunt Jessie Glover Wilson. I am not in the book, I did not contribute in any way and this review contains my first comments. My wife is the editor, but the first time I looked at the text was after it was published. It is brief. Though I read … Continue reading The Diploma Nurse by Jessie Glover Wilson — Book Review by Michael J. Findley
Solomon described this same amount of effort to acquire wisdom. Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding. (Proverbs 4:7 ISV) Everyone knows the rigorous training the military puts their recruits through. The training of professional athletes is on billboards, TV and radio ads is deeply ingrained … Continue reading Thou Shalt Love the Lord Thy God With All Thy Heart, Soul, Mind, Might or Strength
Simony is profiting materially from a gift which God has given freely. “Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money and said, "Give me this power too, so that when I lay my hands on someone, he will receive the Holy Spirit." … Continue reading Healing by God Today
2 Timothy 3:6-9 ISV For some of these men go into homes and deceive foolish women who are burdened with sins and swayed by all kinds of desires. These women are always studying but are never able to arrive at a full knowledge of the truth. Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men oppose … Continue reading Jannes and Jambres and Other False Teachers: Just Plain Stupid — Post by Mary C. Findley
And He said, “If you will give earnest heed to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, the … Continue reading I, the Lord, Am Your Healer
Lentils like Shammah the son Agee, a Hararite defended Now after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered into a troop where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the people fled from the Philistines. But he took his stand in the midst of … Continue reading Shammah
Friday, Principal Bradley arranged a special assembly to have Remmy and Sophia talk about their archaeological finds and some of their experiences abroad. Remmy walked all around the auditorium, alternately terrifying kids and getting them spluttering with laughter. He had so many stories and so many weird artifacts. He showed them a full five scroll … Continue reading Snippet from My NaNoWriMo project — The Assembly
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