Author Archives: JohnJ

Jesus’ Baptism For Righteousness

Posted on April 18, 2024 by JohnJ

Matthew 3:15  Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him.  But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”  But … Continue reading →

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The Preacher’s Three Forbidden Words

Posted on February 21, 2024 by JohnJ

There are three words that a preacher, or anyone who is sharing the message of Jesus Christ, should never use. First of all words are very powerful things. We know this because Jesus Christ is the Word. The Apostle John … Continue reading →

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A Lasting Legacy of Handel’s Messiah

Posted on January 13, 2024 by JohnJ

Two favorite Christmas traditions of mine are 1) read Doomsday Book, by Connie Willis, Easton Press, 1992; and 2) listen to Handel’s Messiah. Neither of which I actually did this past Christmas. Willis’ Doomsday Book is a SciFi, time travel … Continue reading →

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C.S. Lewis and The Temptation of Eve

Posted on October 29, 2023 by JohnJ

How could Adam & Eve disobeyed God and been deceived by the Tempter. C.S. Lewis writes a story showing just how that could happen to us all. Continue reading →

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Balaam the Seer Sees The Star of Bethlehem

Posted on August 30, 2023 by JohnJ

Numbers 24:1-2 and 15-25 “24:2 And Balaam lifted up his eyes and saw Israel camping tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him. 24:16 “The oracle of him who hears the words of God, And knows the … Continue reading →

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