Monthly Archives: September 2012

“What is Biblical numerology?”


Biblical numerology is the study of numbers in the Bible. Two of the most commonly repeated numbers in the Bible are 7 and 40. The number 7 signifies completion or perfection (Genesis 7:2-4; Revelation 1:20). It is often called “God’s … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Improvising Nuns”


The Improvising Nuns A couple of nuns, who worked as nurses, had gone out to the country to minister to an outpatient. On the way back home they ran out of gas. They were standing beside their car on the … Continue reading

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“What is the proper way to dispose of a ruined Bible?”


There is no “biblical” way to dispose of an old/damaged/ruined Bible, as the Bible itself does not address this question. It is, therefore, a matter of personal conviction. It is important to understand that it is not the paper, binding, … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “A Christian Pet”


A Christian Pet This Christian couple felt it important to own an equally Christian pet. So, they went shopping. At a kennel specializing in this particular breed, they found a dog they liked quite a lot. When they asked the … Continue reading

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“What does the Bible say about asexuality?”


Physiologically, asexuality is defined as “having no evident sex or sex organs; sexless.” Typically, though, when asexuality is spoken of, it refers to “lacking interest in or desire for sex.” Since the Bible nowhere mentions physiological asexuality, for the purposes … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Kids”


Kids “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?” I asked the children in my Sunday School class. “NO!” the children … Continue reading

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“Do we have guardian angels?”


Matthew 18:10 states, “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” In the context, “these little ones” could … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Squirrels”


Squirrels There were three country churches in a small Texas town: the Presbyterian church, the Methodist church and the Catholic church. Each church was overrun with pesky squirrels. One day, the Presbyterian church called a meeting to decide what to … Continue reading

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“Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?”


This is a question for which there is definitely a clear and explicit biblical answer. First John 2:19 declares, “They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Friends of Whom?”


Friends of Whom? At an Easter mass, at which some young ladies were to take their final vows to become nuns, the presiding bishop noticed two Baptist pastors enter the church just before the mass began. They were seated at … Continue reading

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