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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCVII) In Paul’s letters to the Galatians, Ephesians, and Corinthian congregations we see one of the clearest examples of this process of … Continue reading →

Have you ever asked your spouse, your children, or a friend, “Are you being honest with me?” Or did someone who saw the look of doubt on your face tell you, “I’m being honest with you?” If so, then for … Continue reading →

HOLLYWOOD’S PRODIGAL SON RETURNS Everyone loved him as Little Ricky on “I Love Lucy.” But at home, things weren’t so great for actor Keith Thibodeaux. In 1956, Keith auditioned for Lucille Ball and the crew at the “I Love Lucy” … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCVI) The Jewish Fathers were not silent on this activity of love in the heart, and the virtues that it produced.  In … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCV) For sure the word “fruit” serves as a singular noun referring to plurality; for instance, the fruit of an orange tree … Continue reading →

TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCIV) August Strong (1836-1921) has an unusual yet intriguing way of expressing how our love for God and the Anointed is an inborn … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCIII) Bruno the Carthusian (1030-1101), offers us the concept of relabeling the “works of the flesh” and “works of the Spirit.” Instead, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson XCII) But fruit does more than just grow on a tree, Jesus tells us that their fruit identifies trees. Edible fruit comes … Continue reading →

I realize that the language on the streets, in schools, and now on social media changes with each new generation. It seems as though new words are added to the dictionary all the time. That’s why I wouldn’t be surprised … Continue reading →

SOMETIMES, DARK DAYS CAN BE BRIGHT DAYS E! News co-anchor Maria Menounos had been constantly by her mother’s side as she battles cancer. She watches as her mom bravely fights stage four brain cancer. It’s not easy seeing someone you … Continue reading →