A Real Place Called Hell

Co-written with David Pope Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?-Matthew 16:26 If you are not born again, the day will come when you will wish you had never been born at all.-Warren Wiersbe In his … Continue reading A Real Place Called Hell →

A Real Place Called Hell 2: A Guided Tour

Co-written with David Pope Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.-Revelation 20:15 (God) is a being of infinite greatness, majesty, and glory; and therefore he is infinitely honourable...for he is infinitely worthy to be obeyed himself, … Continue reading A Real Place Called Hell 2: A Guided Tour →

Overcoming Life’s Trials: A Survival Guide

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." Nahum 1:7"God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world"- C.S. Lewis "If … Continue reading Overcoming Life’s Trials: A Survival Guide →

Resurrection Realities: The Miracle of Easter

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page (The angel said) "Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen."-Luke 24:5-6 "Christianity has died many times and risen again; for it has a God who knows the way out of the grave."-G.K. Chesterton (1) Whether adorning a majestic church … Continue reading Resurrection Realities: The Miracle of Easter →

The Cross: Violent Grace

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page A number of years ago, I saw a sign on a church marquee which read "Salvation is free, because God paid so dearly for it." This central truth, although believed by all Christians, is one which we all too often take for granted. When you think of … Continue reading The Cross: Violent Grace →

Speaking In Tongues FAQ 3: Benefits of Tongues

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page The subject of speaking in tongues has always aroused a great deal of curiosity among Bible students. Sadly, it is often seen through the eyes of negative stereotypes of people swinging from chandeliers, foaming at the mouth, and playing with rattlesnakes. In any movement, there are extremists, … Continue reading Speaking In Tongues FAQ 3: Benefits of Tongues →

Speaking in Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from Him in fresh, wonderful new ways. If … Continue reading Speaking in Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions →

Think! Loving God With Your Mind

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Wise men store up knowledge..." Proverbs 10:14a "...I do not feel obligated to believe that same God who has endowed us with senses, reason and intellect has intended to forgo their use and by some other means to give us knowledge that we can attain by them." … Continue reading Think! Loving God With Your Mind →