The People in your Neighborhood

Wisdom calls out, she cries with a loud voice.  To whom does she call …well there are different groups or classes of people. Let’s look at one such group as seen in chapter one. “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hateContinue reading “The People in your Neighborhood”

Illuminate Malachi, Part 2

Cognitive dissonance is a study of psychology; it is the internal tension that results when our experience doesn’t match our beliefs and values. There are all kinds of explanations of cognitive dissonance. The Bible itself challenges an easy dismissal by giving compelling examples. We will continue in Malachi as it illuminates how easily we canContinue reading “Illuminate Malachi, Part 2”

Refusing to Forgive – Part 5

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV We are to forgive on the grounds that God has told us to forgive.  If you refuse to forgive others you are doing two things:  First, you are disobeying God for He has told usContinue reading “Refusing to Forgive – Part 5”

Forgiveness Triumphs – Part 4

The world is filled with gruesome realities of hate, revenge and destruction. Disturbing regularities of the world and its hurtful wounds may resonate within our hearts, consequently; we may object to forgive people. Hatred and vengeance are a problem of the heart and as mentioned last week…the “heart is deceitful.” Jeremiah 17:9. You might say,Continue reading “Forgiveness Triumphs – Part 4”

Mindful Forgiveness – Part 3

In Jesus parable, Matthew 18, we have Peter coming up to Jesus asking about forgiveness. He asks how many times we should forgive someone, and Peter seems to think that seven times was a good number. Jesus answer was a shock to Peter and the other disciples.  Jesus tells them to forgive, “seventy-seven times.”  JesusContinue reading “Mindful Forgiveness – Part 3”

Receiving Forgiveness – Part 1

Have you ever talked with someone about Jesus and they are skeptics or firm believers of other religions? They have asked why you say that Jesus is the only way and how can you trust the Bible.  Many other religions say that they are the way and many of these people are very sincere. WhatContinue reading “Receiving Forgiveness – Part 1”

April 9, 2020 My Last Radiation Treatment

35 – it’s just a number but to Elda and me it means so much. It means the last of the radiation treatments… 35/35 and today was that day.  Today after seven weeks I had my last radiation treatment.   So, is it over? No, there are months of healing and waiting. Did all theContinue reading “April 9, 2020 My Last Radiation Treatment”

Esther April 8, 2020

From Esther Davis (Phil’s sister) Re-grip… Pastor Phil is still in the hospital. Elda is still away from him due to this virus going around that makes it impossible for her to be by his side. Physically, at least. Often, as you’re going through cancer treatments, things can get really tough – physically, mentally andContinue reading “Esther April 8, 2020”

Honor Your Father and Mother

`“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—”Ephesians 6:1-2 NIV This seems simple on the face of it, children do what your parents says, but it is much much, more. And it starts with Dads. “In the same way, youContinue reading “Honor Your Father and Mother”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”