Monthly Archives: August 2017

Yeah, Pain!!! Say What?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Michael J Erdel

We are granted many rights and privileges as those who are redeemed in Christ. Some of these precious rights and privileges are… The right to become children of God; calling Him “Abba Father” (John 1:12; Romans 8:15). The gift of the … Continue reading →

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Is That Really True?

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Michael J Erdel

In the clip above, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church in Dallas, cites Romans 13 as the pretext for the president to take out the leader of North Korea. Is what he declares really true? The simple answer is … Continue reading →

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Something is definitely MISSING!

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Michael J Erdel

I’ve been married for almost twenty years. My wife is a fantastic cook. She can do things with chicken that few ever dare to dream of. If I have had one complaint concerning my wife’s cooking, it would be that … Continue reading →

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Cutting Off Satan’s Access

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Michael J Erdel

This past week I was troubled by the ease Satan exerted in influencing those who were following Jesus Christ, in the New Testament. I want to clarify that I am not writing of being tempted or being demonized (possessed) by an unclean spirit … Continue reading →

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