Monthly Archives: October 2012

“Is it wrong to want to die?”


Many people who are suffering from terminal illness, painful conditions, or intense sadness or emotional pain have wondered if we can just ask God to take our lives. Is this a form of suicide? Will God take us to heaven … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Do You Know Me?”


Do You Know Me? A small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial — a grand motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” She responded, “Why, yes, … Continue reading

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“Should Christians celebrate Halloween?”


 Whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween can be a very controversial topic. Some Christians celebrate Halloween simply by dressing up in a costume and having fun, seeing it as innocent and harmless. Other Christians are equally convinced that Halloween is … Continue reading

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“What does the Bible say about eunuchs?”


 The eunuchs of the Bible were castrated males or those born incapable of reproduction due to a birth defect. The purpose of intentional castration was to induce impotence and remove sexuality. It was a common practice in ancient times for … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Don’t Look Now”


Don’t Look Now… A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. … Continue reading

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“Should all pronouns referring to God be capitalized?”


 Many people struggle with this question. Some, believing it shows reverence for God, capitalize all pronouns that refer to God. Others, believing the “rules” of English style should be followed, do not capitalize the deity pronouns. So, who is right? … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Get Some Therapy”


Get Some Therapy After a few years of marriage, filled with constant arguments, a man and his wife decide that the only way to save their marriage is to try therapy. When they arrived at the therapist’s office, the therapist … Continue reading

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“What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?”


 The entire section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in which this verse is found can be understood as one where Jesus actually serves to elevate the importance of following Israel’s moral law beyond the letter to the spirit of the … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “A Stranger In the Night”


A Stranger In the Night A man and his wife were awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on the door. The man got up and went to the door where an inebriated stranger was standing … Continue reading

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“What does it mean to be unequally yoked?”


 The phrase “unequally yoked” comes from 2 Corinthians 6:14 in the King James Version: “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” The New American Standard Version … Continue reading

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