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Lend Me Three loaves

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.]

Today, if someone from far away visits you, whether by car or plane, you generally have a pretty good idea when they will arrive. But in Bible times, especially with their mode of transportation,

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Take A Real Break

I posted this short video (1:22) back in 2009, and it’s still true; we all need a break!  When it’s time for your break at work, make sure you
take a real break!

Enjoy the video.

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Are You A Christian At The Workplace?

As a Christian, how should we conduct ourselves at work? Should we exclaim “Praise the Lord” aloud, at regular intervals? How about finding a coworker at lunch to share the gospel message with, whether they want to hear it or not? Or should we silently go about our work as a kind of “secret agent” Christian, so silent that

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They Are Still Great Decisions

It’s Another Video – Actually Two Videos!

A couple of years ago, I posted 7 podcasts.  On each podcast I read one of Andy Andrews’ 7 Decisions. This link will take you to the 7th podcast which also has links to the previous 6.

If you read the book, The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews, then you certainly remember those 7 decisions. If you haven’t read the book, but would like a copy of these seven decisions, Andy offers a free printed download on his site, AndyAndrews.com.  (You’ll find the download towards the bottom on the right hand side.)

For today, I have posted two short videos of Andy, where he talks about his background and

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Warnings and Promises about Money in the Bible

Some preach with exuberant enthusiasm the evils of money and riches, giving the impression God wants us all to be poor, or at least to just barely get by. Others, with the same enthusiasm, preach riches and abundance are there for the asking, giving the impression we should expect God to drop money out of the sky. Both views are

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Do’s And Don’ts?

It’s Another Podcast!

Some people have a very low opinion of the Bible. They think it is an old ancient outdated book, full of rules and regulations; a bunch of do’s and don’ts. I think that’s pretty shallow and naïve; do you?

In this short podcast (7:03) I share a point I made on Thursday evening teaching at our Glendale Bible Fellowship. It’s a perspective on the Bible that is not

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Unplugged

Issues with my home internet service left me unplugged from the internet for a little over a week. I often wonder what we all did before the internet? No email, no Googling, no Facebook, etc.

This past Sunday I was finally able to post a new article.

Actually, my biggest disappointment was not being able to use the Bible app on my

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Who is the Greatest Today?

There are some today who would say the greatest person in the world is the president of the most powerful country, the United States of America. Others might say it is the pope, overseeing a church of around 1.2 billion people. Others may say it’s some very benevolent person.

When it comes to the greatest person in the world today,