They were hanging out in front of the hotel where they were staying after returning from sightseeing and having lunch when Dushan asked her, “Do you have anything against Jews?” Surprised by his question, she replied, “No. Why would I?” “You’re a Christian, right?” “Yes.” “I’ve heard of some Christians who have a problem with… Read More Serpents, Accusations & Salvation
Yesterday morning, a friend asked me, “Why do Catholics pray to Mary when the Bible clearly teaches that one true mediator between God and humanity?” My quick reply was, “Yes, it’s true that we can go directly to Jesus during prayer but intercessory prayer through Mary as well as other saints such as St. Peter… Read More Father Jörgensen’s Questionings
It was Puah’s nineteenth birthday and they were celebrating it at the same Lebanese restaurant where they had their first dinner together. They have been dating since Tobias broke up with Yasma which was the day after Puah and he made love for the first time. That morning, he had shown up at her apartment… Read More Tobias and Puah Celebrate
“When it comes to abuse, you believe there’s no way out. There is always help. There is always a way out.” ― Rev. Donna Mulvey It’s hard to believe that Christian women are in abusive marriages but it is true. “Bible verses are often used to justify domestic abuse, such as those that refer to male… Read More Spousal Abuse
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. – Ephesians 5:17, NKJV How do you know what God’s will is for your life? The best way to find out is to read His Word. God speaks to us through the Scriptures. My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 which says, “For I know… Read More Knowing God’s Will
My name is Cal. I’m here on my uncle Ted’s ranch. He’s not doing too well, I’m afraid. The doctor doesn’t think he will last much longer. That saddens me. Uncle Ted is the closest thing I have for a father. My own father died when my mother was pregnant with me so I never… Read More Cal, the Rancher
I opened the Bible and read John 10:33; Mark 2:7 and Luke 5:21. There were two definitions for blasphemy. The first was, when the religious leaders accused Jesus, being a Man making Himself God and the second was when He forgave the paralytic of his sins. According to the scriptures, anyone who tried to do the… Read More Father Jörgensen’s Questionings
After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you… Read More The Harvest
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer” –Psalm 94:19. This is so true. Whenever I have doubts about my ability to perform a task, God always reassures me through His word or someone that I can do it. Just recently, I was having second thoughts about a position at… Read More Doubts
“I brought you something,” Puah said when she went over to Tobias’ flat the following evening. She gave him something wrapped in aluminum foil. “What is it?” he asked. “A large slice of cake.” His eyebrows. “Cake. Thank you. And thank your grandmother too.” “My grandmother didn’t make it,” Puah informed him. “I did.” “You… Read More Tobias and Puah Are Interrupted
Notes to Women 