Previously I mentioned that a number of churches and groups were trying to emulate the Hebrew style of worship and even their lifestyle. Unfortunately that is NOT what we Christians are supposed to do! True, it is nice to recognize the Jewish traditional things and to honor their being respectful to their faith – we should be as honorable to OUR faith. But, to become “Jewish” is counter-productive to our purpose here.
Ever since I was a little guy I heard derogatory comments about Jews. Most of those comments were from an uncle who was VERY anti-Semitic. They included jokes and not so pleasant descriptions. It was so negative that, even as a five-year-old, I knew (somehow) that no peoples could be that bad. I always wondered why he showed that attitude but I was too young to seek the answer.
Over the years we have had several “discussionable” topics on this site (the “New NIV” and “Only King James?“), but I would venture to say that there has been more comment and debate over articles relative to the Bible; its origin and its reliability! Reflecting once again on the Bible, it should be noted that, in the beginning, there were written copies as well as oral versions available. Bible “readings” (and here we are talking about…
How one organization is helping military members and their families in powerful healing ways. By Megan Cherkezian A Guideposts Featured Story Chuck Ziegenfuss was rushed back to the States after an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up three feet from where he was standing in Iraq in 2005. He was blown off the bridge he was standing on and into a canal. He lost his eardrums, half his left hand, his right thumb and…
It’s been almost 8 years since a good friend, Wesley Hall, passed away. He was one of three major people who helped shape my life by being a living example of “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Col. 1:27). The other two are alive and well and still serving the Master . I wrote about Wes (and the others) in my biography, “I Walked With God – – -“. In fact, Wes deserved a…
