Names
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Family, Obedience, Isaiah, Acts, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Peter
Origin and significance of names in general, and "Christian" specifically.
Things Missing from Our Last Church Get-Together
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Church, Family, Obedience
I noticed several things were "missing" from our last church family Get-Together....
Why Believe the Bible?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Family
This article is not "Evidences" oriented, but rather considers a much more basic motivation for Bible belief.
Micah’s Mother
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Family, Judges
The mother of a man named "Micah" (not the prophet by that name) is surely a negative example of motherhood. This is a Word text file outline utilizing Judges 17.
Spiritual Legacy: Leaving Something of Value Behind
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Commitment, Family, Genesis, Ecclesiastes
The financial turmoil of past few weeks brings to mind a pertinent question: "What if everything of value you own and planned to leave for your spouse, children, and grandchildren, was suddenly worth $00.00? What then could you leave behind that would have lasting value?
What’s Your Purpose?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Commitment, Family, Obedience, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Peter
"Purpose" has become a more popular word in religious bodies in the last few years, thanks in part to a series of best-selling books which emphasize it. Though I have not read the books, I do think that there are far too many so-called "Christians" who do not understand the purpose God has for them.
Homely Dads
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Commitment, Family, Luke, Ephesians
The word “homely” has a decidedly negative connotation in our modern vernacular– especially when used as a description of someone’s looks. But Webster’s first lists its meanings as “suggestive or characteristic of a home; frequently encountered; of a sympathetic character”. May I suggest to you that our homes today need exactly those kinds of Dads?
The Storms of Life
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Church, Family, Trust, 2 Kings, Psalms, Luke, John
Mosie Lister wrote what has become one of my favorite gospel songs, "Till the Storm Passes By." In this beautifully inspiring song, he captures both the fear of the "storms of life" that we all have and with which we must contend, as well as the trust true believers have in God to keep the safe Till the Storm Passes By. This lesson identifies several different forms in which these storms come, and the causes of them. And of course, it focuses as well on the one Solution to them.
Original Intent
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Apostasy, Divorce, Family, Obedience, Genesis, Matthew, Ephesians
“Original Intent” is a phrase utilized mostly in matters of law. It has to do with trying to discover what the originator of the law, or whatever (usually) written document is under consideration, intended with the words utilized. Obviously, original intent has much to do with hermeneutics– the study of interpretations of written texts, and especially biblical hermeneutics. We all need to correctly interpret God’s original intent!
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage 1- Alien Sinners
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Divorce, Family, Fidelity, Marriage God's Way, Genesis, Matthew, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians
Do God's Laws pertaining to Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage apply to non-Christians?