After Jesus came back to life and returned to His home with God, Peter and John began to teach that Jesus is the culmination of Israel’s history and prophecy, the Messiah. They preached that Jesus’ sacrificial death is enough to forgive sin. Since this was counter- Judaism, they were brought in for questioning by the… Read More Heavy Rocks
Some believe our entertainment reflects the disintegration of the nuclear family; from the Cleavers to the Osbournes. Whether this is the case or not, this idealism that families are moving from good to bad, warps the reality that families have always been screwed up, and turns us into little critics instead of little Christs. It also blinds us to the numerous Biblical examples of dysfunctional families and the insight we can gain to help others in similar circumstances. One such case is the family of David.… Read More The Dysfuntional Family of David (Part 1)
Please note: This article is copyright registered. I am happy to give permission for its use in publication. Please inquire before copy and pasting. Thank you. How old were the disciples? In their teens? Old men with grey beards and walking staffs? The theory of a young age of the disciples I first heard the… Read More Jesus’ Disciples: A teenage posse? (Updated 2022)
I sympathize with the reluctant prophet. “I know these people need to hear about You and repent, but let someone else do it. I don’t want to.” That’s my sentiment regarding all the kids in my area. My aching conscience screams at me everytime my daughter goes out to play with them. “A person’s spirituality… Read More I’m a Jonah
In reviewing the history of John Dickonson, this man of strong conscience, I am reminded of myself. How many times have I expressed fierce opposition to those I am teamed up with; either at church, work or home? That is what I do, I disagree! Yet, even though I hold an opinion, can I support an idea I may not concur with? Can I don the uniform and take the risk to fight for a position not my own? I hope I am learning, because this is the core of strong, godly character.… Read More Lessons in Submission on July Fourth
Kay Bonikowsky 