The Mourning for an Only Son

Joe | March 8, 2010

We’ve covered a few “Biblical gems” recently like the genealogy of Noah and the story of Rahab and the spies.
I ran across another one today that I’ve glossed over in the past while reading the book of Amos. It amazes me how many of these wonderful gems are tucked into the Word of God.
“It will [...]

What’s In A Name?

Joe | March 1, 2010

I really enjoying finding those precious Biblical gems in scripture like the last post on “Of Cords and Ropes.” I wish they would witness to unbelievers that they provide undeniable evidence to the God-breathed truths of the Bible. They clearly demonstrate such skillful design that is undeniable.
Another one of these wonderful gems is found in [...]

Of Cords and Ropes

Joe | February 24, 2010

UPDATE 02/28/2010: Welcome from Caffeinated Thoughts!
It amazes me how often “experts” and the average person will casually dismiss the Bible for what it really is. Have they actually read the Bible?
Then again, the natural man won’t be able to comprehend what he is reading. Certainly when I first became a Christian I had no idea [...]

An Outpouring of Grace

Joe | February 10, 2010

It amazes me still, how many times the Bible states that we are saved by grace and not works.
It amazes me still, how some churches will teach a doctrine that differs than what is plainly taught in the Bible.
Paul writes to Titus:
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, [...]

Are You Storing Up Wrath for Yourself?

Joe | January 25, 2010

 
Would you say you are being stubborn and unrepentant towards God? Has He been tugging on your heart to come back to Him, but you have been ignoring that voice?
Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? [...]

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Joe

I am a born-again Christian who believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed. I am a husband, father and stepfather who eagerly waits for the return of Jesus, the Meshiach Nagid.