Monthly Archives: January 2013

One Day in the Life of Redemption (Defeating the Dragon)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Phyllis Nissila Television, radio, and social media are abuzz with doomsday stories. Some of them are theories, of course. But the rest are based on real danger. But what is an ordinary person to do? If one is not young, … Continue reading →

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Rock, Glass, Transformation (Devotional)

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Phyllis Nissila THE STORY  A volcano spews a molten mass atop a mountain. The lava cools, hardens, and snow blankets the mountain once again. One day, the earth adjusts slightly and dislodges a small piece of the stone. The following … Continue reading →

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Anticipation (Devotional)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Phyllis Nissila Sometimes I like to imagine myself leaning over the railing of an upper level balcony in a crowded open air market in Nazareth, Galilee, or Capernaum, in the early 30s, A.D., watching Jesus as He passes. The afternoon … Continue reading →

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Proverbs Chapter 5 (With a Little Help from Psalm 119): On the Seduction of False Religion (Commentary)

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Phyllis Nissila Proverbs chapter 5 is commonly taught as a warning for men to resist seductive women. But the verses as metaphor serve also as a warning for all believers to resist (seductive) false religion. Consider: THE BAD NEWS The … Continue reading →

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Out of the Fire 4: On Leaving Roman Catholicism (Ashamed or Redeemed?)

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Phyllis Nissila ASHAMED “How (Christians) fail every day is noted by God,” said the radio preacher, “and may result in personal shame at the (Bema) judgment seat of Christ.” Her guest concurred, but he was quick to add this “assurance”: … Continue reading →

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