Learning to love others the way Jesus loves us
Misunderstood verses #3 Misunderstood Have you heard this lately? It's popular with purveyors of the prosperity doctrine who teach that God wants everyone to be healthy, wealthy, and wise. Benjamin Franklin is the author of the aphorism "Early to bed, early to rise…" and he may have been a deist, but he didn't pretend to… Continue reading John 14:14
This one is a doozy. It's common, but it is absolutely not an accurate statement. The verse used to justify this sentiment is 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 10:13
Misunderstood, misapplied, and misused verse #1 Misinterpreted How many times do people say only part of Romans 8:28 and that out of context? Scripture must always be interpreted in context and in its entirety. The first mistake with this misunderstood quote is that it only uses part of the verse. Here is the whole thing:… Continue reading Romans 8:28
What do these verses really mean? We humans have a habit of manipulating facts to support what we believe or think. It happens on a daily basis lately--all over the news, social media, and in lively confrontations conversations with friends and acquaintances. It's bad enough when facts are cherry-picked to "prove" a position on social… Continue reading Misunderstood, misapplied, and misused
Defaulting to Grace 