Ask Jesus and He Shall Give You The Desires Of Your Heart

(Thu Nov 5th, 2009, by Allan Wilson)

It is an interesting study when looking at the word ask in the Bible. Jesus encourages us to ask and at first we might think well of course we ask Jesus for things all the time but when we honestly contemplate it there are things like pride and fear ...

Unbelievable Truth

(Thu Nov 5th, 2009, by Phillip Ross)

The first six verses of chapter eight reminded the Corinthian Christians that the knowledge they had was a consequence of their regeneration. Our knowledge of God is a reflection of His knowledge of us. Remember that God's knowledge of us and God's l...

Was The Date Of The Exodus The 15th Century B.C. Or The 13th Century B.C.?

(Wed Nov 4th, 2009, by Meredith Miller)

The precise date of the Exodus from Egypt is uncertain, because the information in the Bible can be interpreted to support more than one date. Archaeological discoveries also present a confused picture. The result is that some scholars date the Exodu...

"Anomaly - A La Carte" Christians..."

(Mon Nov 2nd, 2009, by Jake Shannon)

I suppose this sign says it all: Jesus and the Bible must have one HELLUVA public relations firm. They come off as loving and peaceful until the truth of what is actually written in the Bible comes up. Here is my worry: The arbitrary nature of what ...

Explanation of the Seventh Stage Part 4

(Sat Oct 31st, 2009, by Arjanyai)

Meeting the Buddha is like finding a pure gem, but being unable to receive the taste of the good Dhamma which gives rise to profit and gain is like intending to keep the gem for use in the next life. This is the type of demerit which is due to the co...

Happy Holiday!

(Sat Oct 31st, 2009, by Phillip Ross)

"Therefore," Paul begins 1 Corinthians 8:4, concluding what preceded this verse. The first three verses of chapter eight establish the ground or basis of what follows. Because our love of God is based upon our mutual covenantal faithfulness, God's co...

DO ALIEN RACES REALLY EXIST

(Fri Oct 30th, 2009, by Cliff Livingstone)

Lucerferians have always been associated with evil ones among us. On October 24, a reader named Gnostic posted an article about evil aliens among us on the alternate news website Rumour Mill News. I posted a reply. I would like to clarify the matter ...

INTELLIGENT DESIGN, FACT OR FICTION

(Fri Oct 30th, 2009, by Cliff Livingstone)

On October 24, a reader named Gnostic posted an article about evil aliens among us on the alternate news website Rumour Mill News. I posted a reply. I would like to clarify the matter a bit more because the subject evidently hit a nerve. Over 3200 vi...

Short Aphorisms Part 2

(Fri Oct 30th, 2009, by Arjanyai)

7. The belief that we ourselves exist, and that other things belong to us, are, in the ultimate sense (paramattha), both wrong notions, because one cannot find nor come to know either of them. 8. The five aggregates have Belief-in-Self (Ahamkara) as...

Short Aphorisms

(Fri Oct 30th, 2009, by Arjanyai)

The following are the sayings of some of the wisest of men, which are put down in order that one may clearly see the way to go: 1. One who is watchful of all his actions of body, speech and mind, is clearly aware of those actions which are of benefit...