The names Israel, Jews, and Hebrews appear almost twice as many times as Jesus, Christ, and Son of God in the Bible (2,931 to 1,564). Outside the name of Yahweh, there is no name mentioned as commonly in the Bible … Continue reading →
Awards Scoring 0 The book was notable for lacking this category repeatedly.1 The book dipped into this category at times.2 The book consistently demonstrated this category. Non-Fiction Categories NON-FICTION: Annotated Bibliography W R S...
The books and their names; the storyline Knowledge of all the major characters and stories—Who are these people and what did they do? Moses, Hosea, Silas, Epaphroditus, Keturah, Onesimus. A definition of major terms: Father, Son, God, believe,...
At 3,928 pages, this is the longest book I’ve ever read. Writing elegantly, Gibbon records hundreds of stories that show through the rulers of the Roman empire, man’s inherent greed, ambition, and immorality while also presenting though much less fre...
This morning, as I prayed Job 34:32, “That which I see not, teach Thou me,” one after another of these habits came to my mind. Bad habits in life Bad habits in relationships Bad habits in church Bad habits in … Continue reading →
A godly man confesses and forsakes his sin, especially when in the home where he has the highest obligations to stand as a representative of the One who washed the feet of His bride, held His tongue for His bride, … Continue reading →
Let the memory of all your sins grieve you, and especially lament and bewail your daily transgressions. Then if time permits, confess to God in the secret depths of your heart all the miseries your passions have caused. Lament and … Continue reading...
No one has ever seen God nor can see God. But He said, “You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live!” Exodus 33:20 The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 1 … Continue reading →
Are men’s hearts deceitful and desperately wicked after salvation? Having been converted for over 30 years, is my wife married to a man who has an untrustworthy, tricky heart? Scripture teaches that we should be self-doubtful. “A man was meant … Cont...
In the home, communication is a vital skill. We all do it, but few are excellent; few try to study or improve themselves in speaking and listening. Since men are the leaders, they must be skilled in speaking and listening … Continue reading →
A Surprise TestimonyRecently, I asked Nhlavutelo, “What were the tools or the things that God used to bring you to salvation?” This young lady is 16 and was baptized the same day as my son, Colin, 3 years ago. She lives with her mother and sisters, b...
A Serious MatterOn Sunday, before preaching, I announced to the members of the 3-year-old churchplant in Makhasa that a woman baptized in 2023 was being removed from membership. Though she began in 2022, testified publicly in 2023, and attended consi...
Two Who Represent 50On 2 August, Mpho (pictured above) turned 16. His neighbor Phathu who was baptized with him in 2024 turned 15 on our son Cameron’s birthday, 12 August. Both are Venda, but attend church in Tsonga. Neither stays with or sees their...
Meeting for missions“Kereke leyi nga phasiki, yi lava ku phasiwa,” said Alpheus Nyalungu at yesterday’s mission conference. “A church that does not evangelize needs to be evangelized.” In all of my years among this people group, I have never met a Ts...
Meeting for missions“Kereke leyi nga phasiki, yi lava ku phasiwa,” said Alpheus Nyalungu at yesterday’s mission conference. “A church that does not evangelize needs to be evangelized.” In all of my years among this people group, I have never met a Ts...