Let us conclude our study of Ephesians with a mandate on how to fight against these evil days. But first a recap: Ephesians 1-3 These chapters go over many things, very thick with theology. One of the more prominent themes is our predestined nature and inheritance in Christ. For example chapter 1: 11 In him…
Does God’s will mean that only good things happen? Does He still allow Satan an amount of power, a season of devilish activity? Is the book of Job for today? If God is sovereign and His will is what is… well, all you have to do is read some history books. He allows for evil…
In an earlier post I spoke on how the hyper grace movement creates apathy. They say: “Why should I do anything at all if Jesus does it all for me?” They take the concept of “rest in Him” to such an extreme that they do nothing and yet expect all their wishes to be granted…
I’ve covered how the bible views abuse by looking at Ephesians 4 (physical and verbal abuse) and Ephesians 5:1-21 (sexual abuse). All abuse is emotional abuse. Paul wrote about these things first before going over the ideal family unit. You can’t have an ideal family at all without first knowing what isn’t. But First a…
My previous post covered sexual abuse which went over Ephesians 5:1-21. This precedes the verses on how family members should relate to each other. This was on purpose. But, what about emotional, verbal, and physical abuse? Let’s examine the verses before chapter 5 and see what Paul says. Ephesians 4 I therefore, a prisoner for…
In a previous post I stated that Enneagrams and Myers Briggs tests and the like were neutral. That was before watching this very convicting video. Doreen Virtue was once a fortune teller, deeply rooted in New Age and cultic practices. Now she’s a reformed believer in Christ. She covers various topics of her former life…
In light of Ravi Zacharias unsettling sin of sexual abuse to many all over the globe, I thought it right and true to explain the biblical response to this evil. Paul explains it best in Ephesians 5:1-21. Note that these verses are placed before verses on the family. So, they must be read before explaining…
Many have been shocked by what has recently come out concerning the late Ravi Zacharias. He was such a well-spoken and well-known apologist of God’s kingdom. Now, out of all the hard work he did for the Kingdom of God, he will be forever known as a sexual predator. So many victims across the world…
The expression of feeling and story is an important part of music in movies and life. Watch a breathtaking scene in a movie and odds are there’s a glorious soundtrack playing in the background. In a ritzy restaurant, the owners play smooth jazz, creating an atmosphere of delight and charm. How do composers achieve these…
Music is sound waves played over a period of time. A pianist must learn to count and feel it while he plays. The closest archetype that demonstrates this is the tick of a clock. Sixty ticks a minute tells us whether we will be late or early to an appointment, how long until the next…
The young ladies stepped towards the castle just as it was beginning to rain which turned steps into a trot and then a gallop. The castle was all around them, enveloping them into its dark mystique of gray brick walls and little tiny slits for windows. But there was a light at the end of…
“You have such lovely hair.” Yewna’s friend, Maggie, said this as the princess of Ronalee encircled the curly tresses with the silver tiara. “What color is it?” “I don’t know.” Yewna replied, putting some finishing touches on her face. “Some days it shines as golden as the noonday sun. On darker days, brown reins supreme.”…
Nin gazed at the gloomy city outside his apartment window. It had been 8 weeks since he’d last seen Yewna. She wasn’t even able to give him a goodbye, but instead only managed a passing smile. The 58th King dropped of his daughter at Crowning College standing very firmly between the pair. He then gave…
Ninombir couldn’t read the king. At times he seemed gentle and at other times very commanding and even harsh to his subjects. Nin liked his style. The king had offered the mechanic a job anywhere in the land. Ninombir had chosen Noir City. To the man’s surprise, his request was granted. He tried to meet…
As a teacher of twenty five students, I highly recommend private lessons. For those on the go, wishing to learn what they can, this is the place for you. It takes years of study to play the piano correctly. I will only be touching on the finer points here. Feel free to post any questions…
