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Tag Archives: Jesus
Of Kings and a President
When it was clear Donald Trump would be our president, I was more than a bit concerned. Specifically, I told friends, “I pray he is our David and not our Saul.” As it turns out, he is a bit of … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Politics, Religion, sin
Tagged current-events, God, Jesus, judgment, sinners, trusting God
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Trailer Hitches, Latigos, and Christ
I thought I’d heard every allegory, comparison, or simile one could imagine when it came to preaching. I’ve heard a pastor use M&Ms to make a point about generosity, and I’ve heard a Bible study leader equate Job with ants. … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality
Tagged Christ, faith, Jesus, religion, resurrection, sacrifice, salvation, spirituality
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Reckless Worship?
AnOldSinner is blessed to attend a church which does its best to be a true place of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. It teaches from the Bible, ministers to the community as well as its flock, and seems, within the … Continue reading
Posted in apologetics, Faith, Religion, sin
Tagged children, Christ, Jesus, lost sheep, the ninety-nine, theology
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The Face of Jesus
“Whose Jesus?” and “Which Jesus?” discussed the questions or problems one can encounter when people see Jesus differently. In both instances, the problem, as this writer saw it, was people seeking a persona in Jesus that they could accept or … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Testimony
Tagged Christ, christian testimony, church, evangelism, faith, God, Jesus, religion, seeker, understanding
A Hardened Heart
As promised, this piece will deal with the question, “Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?” For the purpose of clarity, it is important to remember Pharaoh’s is not the only heart that God hardened or allowed to be hardened. In … Continue reading
Posted in apologetics, Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged atheist, christian testimony, faith, fear, God, Jesus, seeker, skeptic
Of Satisfaction and Yearning
Some might find it absurd if a pastor mentioned the Rolling Stones in a sermon. Unless of course, he needed an example of the wages of sin and excess. One look at Mick Jagger’s face is all one needs to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged Christ, christian testimony, evangelism, faith, fear, Jesus, significance, spirituality
In the Blood?
John Mayer, like a number of other pop, blues or whatever singers, is testing the waters of country music. According to billboard.com, his entry into the country music genre is a “folky1 single ‘In the Blood.’” AnOldSinner heard the song … Continue reading
