The more I peruse the pages of the internet, I am shocked to discover the resurgence of old theological doctrines as well as new ones plastered across the pages of the digital world. I say shocked because not every one of these dogmatically proposed theologies can be right. I have often reflected on the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:1-5, Read the rest of this entry »
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Lust. The perennial problem for believers worldwide. It is an equal opportunity vice that is unwilling that anybody should be without its torturous devices. It is inescapable and unpredictable. At least that is what we think. Although the temptations involved present themselves as powerful, do not believe that it is impossible to conquer. The aftermath of lust is heavily condemning and shaming and for this reason, many assume this as the greatest of sins. This is not true. Read the rest of this entry »
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