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Soul Seeds: By Its Nature, the Kingdom

Then He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, … Continue reading

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Friday Book Report 2

Thanks for stopping by, readers. I’ve finished the revision of the commentary on Matthew’s Gospel. If you are dying to read the latest version, start here (site gone). This is what will be in the next book. I’m just a … Continue reading

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Divine Logic 101

Western Civilization as a whole is antithetical to divine logic. Every civilization stands on a unique intellectual heritage, a range of assumptions about reality. Gather together all the various ancient civilizations which have ever stood, and they would range broadly … Continue reading

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Soul Seeds: What Time Is It?

Four parables in a row recorded by Luke deal with repentance. The first is the parable of the Weather Signs: Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, … Continue reading

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Soul Seeds: The Vast Gulf Between

Peter tells us we are required to be ready at any time to explain something of our faith to others (1 Peter 3:15). Those who attend various educational institutions, seeking to obey that command as a vocation, have learned there … Continue reading

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Soul Seeds: Can Anything Good Come out of Samaria?

I have been told a really great teacher can remember what it’s like not to know. Whether or not I qualify for such honor is subject to debate, but I do recall the time in my life when I did … Continue reading

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Next Project: Ancient Truth

The working title is “Ancient Truth” for a series of abbreviated commentaries on Scripture, offered for free. This is the collection of Bible study lessons I’ve been writing for the past decade as we’ve done house church. Each Sunday, the … Continue reading

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I Can Read Your Mind

Actually, we can’t even read our own minds. I recall a popular topic for discussion in the very active teenage group at the church I attended. The basic assertion is the Devil can’t read the mind of a born-again soul. … Continue reading

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Soul Seeds: Self-Appointed Fools

Very early in Jesus’ ministry, He stayed mostly in Galilee. People came from all over that part of the world to see Him. With all the crowds constantly following Him around, it must have been at times quite maddening. While … Continue reading

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Soul Seeds: Taken for Judgment

Perhaps you’ve heard that song written by Larry Norman, “I Wished We’d All Been Ready.” When I first became serious about serving Jesus Christ, it was early in the 1970s. So-called “Jesus Music” was just becoming commercially viable, and a … Continue reading

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