Monthly Archives: May 2012

“Should Christians celebrate birthdays?”

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

 There is no specific prohibition against celebrating birthdays in Scripture, nor is there anything to indicate we should celebrate them. Scripturally speaking, it is a non-issue. The Bible does mention two individuals celebrating birthdays; the Egyptian Pharaoh in Joseph’s time … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “50th Anniversary”

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

50th Anniversary While enjoying an Early morning breakfast in a northern Arizona café, four elderly ranchers were discussing everything from cattle, horses, and weather to how things used to be in the “good old days.” Eventually the conversation moved on … Continue reading →

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“What does the Bible say about gay marriage/same sex marriage?”

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage/same-sex marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 identifies homosexual sex as an abomination, a detestable sin. … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The King of the Jungle”

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The King of the Jungle One morning the lion is feeling especially ferocious. He saunters over to a monkey swinging in a tree and roars, “Who’s the king of this jungle?” The monkey scampers down from the tree, bows to … Continue reading →

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“Is it ever right to lie?”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Bible nowhere presents an instance where lying is considered to be the right thing to do. The ninth commandment prohibits bearing false witness (Exodus 20:6). Proverbs 6:16-19 lists “a lying tongue” and “a false witness who pours out lies” … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Rescue?”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Rescue? Two boys are playing football in the Golden Gate Park when one is attacked by a Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy rips off a board of the nearby fence, wedges it down the dog’s collar and twists, … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Lumberjack”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Lumberjack A large, well established, lumber camp advertised that they were looking for a good lumberjack. The very next day, a skinny little man showed up at the camp with his axe and knocked on the head lumberjack’s door. … Continue reading →

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Annual Report from Baptist Voice Ministries

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

This is the first anniversary for Baptist Voice Ministries.  One year ago today we launched our first Blog. (May 7,2011)  We are a non profit organization 501(C)3.  From the beginning it has been our prayer to attempt to answer any … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The KGB”

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The KGB The phone rings at KGB headquarters. “Hello?” “Hello, is this KGB?” “Yes. What do you want?” “I’m calling to report my neighbor Yankel Rabinovitz as an enemy of the State. He is hiding undeclared diamonds in his firewood.” … Continue reading →

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“What is new covenant theology?”

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

New covenant theology is best described as a hermeneutical principle, or an interpretative grid through which one reads and interprets the Scriptures. As a hermeneutical principle, it stands as a bridge between dispensational theology and covenant theology. That is not … Continue reading →

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