deception

I Don’t Like You

If fifteen years as a pastor has taught me one thing, it’s this: Never compromise your integrity to Truth. If the world takes issue with you, just remember one critical thing: it’s not you they have a problem with, it’s God. If someone says to you, “I don’t like you,” either with words from their […]

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Our “Tells”

A “tell” in poker is a “change in one’s behavior or demeanor” based on the cards. For example, if a player is dealt pocket aces (2 aces) and then the flop (1st 3 community cards placed on the table) also has 2 aces, their face may light up or they might raise an eyebrow, etc. On the

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Diet Coke

Let’s talk about sodas, otherwise known as soft drinks. According to a 9/14/21 Newsweek.com article titled, The 10 Most Popular Sodas in America, Coca-Cola is number one on the list, followed by Diet Coke, but second only by a relatively small margin. This is intriguing because the primary reason for drinking Diet Coke is to minimize sugar intake.

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SALVATION SERIES: Part 15 – Introduction to God’s Salvific Plan

OUTLINE: Ac 10:34b [KJV]“God is no respecter of persons” The Effects of HumanismMan is always trying to gain some advantage against God’s sovereignty, even if only slightly (at first). For example, he is predisposed to syncretism (mixing religions and secular schools of thought). This is catastrophic to God’s salvific plan. Examples of Syncretism (w/ Humanism)

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