Monthly Archives: December 2018

Inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931) created such great innovations as the practical incandescent electric light bulb and the phonograph. A savvy businessman, he held more than 1,000 patents for his inventions. He was once quoted as saying, “Our greatest weakness lies … Continue reading →

WHEN DOES THE NEW YEAR REALLY BEGIN? Have you ever wondered why the first day of January is always referred to as New Years Day? What is so new about it? If you could view the earth turning from outer … Continue reading →

This past Sunday at our home Saddleback Church where Dr. Rick Warren, author of “Purpose Driven Life” and “Purpose Driven Church” is Senior Pastor, associate pastor Buddy Owens shared what he later called his wishing us a “Very Mary Christmas!” … Continue reading →

A REAL SURPRISE CHRISTMAS GIFT The person who wrote this touching story did not leave their name. But it sounds very real and I hope it will bless you. Christmas is more about giving than getting. After all, that was … Continue reading →

TO ALL MY STUDENTS, READERS, AND FRIENDS Little did I know that when we started our study of Romans, chapter 14, that we would finish just before Christmas. God sure has a way of arranging things. I hope you learned … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXVIII) What Paul is saying here about being true to your conscience may sound very elementary to many believers, but not when it is applied … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXVII) John Calvin really hit the nail on the head by pointing out that the important thing Paul is aiming at here is to get … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Lesson XXVI) Albert Barnes also has something to say about maintaining a clear conscience. Many people indulged in practices which their conscience condemns, and in many … Continue reading →

Johnny Unitas, the former great quarterback for the Baltimore Colts (1956-1972), and considered one of the premier quarterbacks ever to play professional football, was once quoted as saying, “Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get … Continue reading →

THE PERFECT MISTAKE There was no name attached to this article so I don’t know who to credit or thank for sharing this inspiring story with us. It just shows us how God works sometimes in mysterious ways His wonders … Continue reading →