Apr 20 Damian Chambers
This was a tough weekend for the disciples. It’s as if it has been one string of bad events after another. First, the arrest of Jesus; next He doesn’t resist; He is treated like a criminal; condemned to death; then crucified on a cross among some of the worst in society.
Read MoreMar 20 Damian Chambers
What we refer to as natural are the daily occurrences of life—the operations of the sun, the moon, stars, the growing of plants, the flowing of the river, the rotation of the earth on its axis, the conception, development and birth of a baby, the functions of the body and all other ‘natural’ occurrences of life.
Read MoreJan 20 Damian Chambers
If God loves me, why is praying so difficult? Why does it appear that God doesn’t hear my prayer sometimes? These are genuine questions that we struggle. Jesus gave two parables that could help answer these questions—1) parable of the importunate widow (Luke 18:1-8); and 2) the parable of the knock at midnight (Luke 11:5-13).
Read MoreJan 20 Damian Chambers
I think Dr. Abraham's commentary on the Bible's inerrant nature is well-intended and does address some legitimate issues, such as the misuse of Scripture. However, I think his conclusions are misapplied. What I get from what Dr. Abrahams is saying, is that since the Bible contains literary "errors" and "discrepancies", then its teachings cannot be trusted.
Read MoreDec 19 Damian Chambers
Some of the most diligent followers of Christ were the Pharisees. They saw and heard everything that Jesus said and did.
Read MoreNov 19 Damian Chambers
If success in the Christian life depends on our continuous connection with (abiding in) Christ; then our greatest threat is distraction. Distraction leads to disconnection.
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