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Nicodemus Went To See Jesus At Night

From the Category, “The Eastern Eye”

[The Bible is an “Eastern” book. It was written many years ago in the “East” which today we refer to as “The Middle East.”  As such, there are many customs and idioms that are not familiar to the “Western” mind.

In understanding the Scriptures it is important for us to understand the culture, but it doesn’t mean that we should necessarily follow that culture. Rather, it is in the understanding of the Eastern culture that we gain light and understanding about many things in the Bible.]

You may be familiar with the record from John’s Gospel of Nicodemus going to see Jesus at night. Many have speculated that he used the cover of darkness so no one would know he had been with Jesus. The culture of Bible times helps us understand why he went to see Jesus at night.

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Easter 2014

It was on a Sunday morning. over 2,000 years ago, when an angel uttered those three words: He Is Risen!  

This coming Sunday believers around the world celebrate the cornerstone of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Once again, as in the past, for this week leading up to Easter 2014, I have some

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More On Defeating Thoughts Of The Past

It’s Another Podcast!

landfillLast time I posted an article called, “How to Get Rid of Defeating Thoughts of the Past.” It was highlights of what I shared at The Phoenix Rescue Mission on March 29th.

This podcast is actually the teaching from that Saturday night at the Mission. Listen to this presentation about the greatest thing I know on how to get rid of defeating thoughts of the past, and, find out 5 things you can do every day that will

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How to Get Rid of Defeating Thoughts of the Past

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This article addresses those times in our past that were not good, and how to get rid of those memories. I offer the greatest thing I know on how to eliminate defeating thoughts of the past. I have applied this information in my life many times and it has helped me greatly.

Everyone faces challenging times in their lives. Sometimes they are small; other times they are huge. It’s true, life has it’s ups and downs; it’s highs and lows. Sometimes, the low points can be overwhelming.

You and I could sit around and talk about our past – the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. The bad times would

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Are You Being True To Yourself?

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Be yourself. Books are written about it. Methods are taught about it. Many self help speeches include something about it.

It seems logical to me that if I’m going to be true to myself, I need to know who I am, right? Okay, let’s pause here for a second.

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Who Are You?

Who do you think you are?  Some people are miserable because they just can’t
stand themselves.  But, who are you, really?

In this short video (1:21), discover who you really are in God’s eyes.

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Who Motivates You?

Have you ever said, “That person really motivates me?” Maybe you read a book or an article, or maybe attended a meeting, and as a result, felt inspired to take action. Does what you hear, see or read motivate you, or do we motivate ourselves?

Certainly others inspire us and get us to consider possibilities. That has certainly been the case in my life over the years. But no one takes any action without

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What Are You Doing Today?

Sunrise today I willThere’s the past. There’s the future. And then, there’s right now, the present.

We can look back at our past and wish we would have done things differently, or think about the future and say what we’re going to do, but the present is the only time we can do anything. Seize the moment, for this moment will soon be the past.

I can look back on my past and certainly see things I would do differently today. But once I’ve learned the lesson, I choose to

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Have You Been Unfriended On Facebook?

FB logoYou can find me on Facebook, but I must confess, I don’t spend much time there. When I do access the site, I comment on something once and awhile, and I add a few “likes.” Occasionally I post something, but not that often.  I do enjoy seeing some of the pictures and witty things that others post.

I Was Unfriended

But awhile back I noticed I hadn’t seen someone’s posts that were usually there on a regular basis. I almost always