Contending With God?

By Paul Smithson The book of 1 Samuel begins with the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel. Chapter one tells how she was unable to conceive and bare a child. It tells us how she went up to the house of the Lord and prayed for herself to be able to conceive and vowed to the Lord...
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Respect For God’s Authority

By Paul Smithson The standard of what is acceptable in religion for many is whether it satisfies the individual.  Many “shop” for a religion that meets their personal preferences, treating the Scriptures as a salad bar– picking things they like and passing over...
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