by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Author, Ozzie Roberts
Yonkers, the multi-multi-ethnic extension of the Bronx, seemed, when I was growing up, to harbor some of all peoples in this world. But it seemed like a regular un-United Nations pit. Yeah, a clashing pit. Nobody, it seemed, could get along well with his or her...
by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Author, Christian 2 Christian
Even in defeat, mean Queen Jezebel, with face painted and hair wrapped, was still arrogant and defiant. “Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?” She blurted out from a window to a horse striding Jehu. But Jehu wasn’t hearing any of it: “Who is on my side? Who?” He shot...
by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Author, Christian 2 Christian
“I love nothing more than writing about the work of the Holy Spirit in the eternal struggle. So this piece from three years ago, reworked, seemed most appropriate for today. The proverbial “they” often say even a monkey learns from his or her mistakes. And despite...
by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Dr. Taylor A. McKenzie, Weekly Messenger
God’s plan to save us—to rescue us was foreordained prior to the foundation of the world. That indicates we can take no credit for our salvation. It is ludicrous to take credit for a plan that occurred before we were born (Ephesians 1:3,4). Paul tells us that God...
by 61stcoc | Mar Thu, 2019 | Dr. Taylor A. McKenzie, Weekly Messenger
Christians must always be prepared for battle. Paul instructed Timothy to “fight the good fight” – keep fighting (1 Timothy 1:18). As we go into battle we must identify who the enemy is. At times some of Jesus’ disciples fight people—they are not our true...
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