From where did the term “Buffaloed” come? In answer to the question two plausible and interesting possibilities are below: 1 – In the early history of America, millions of buffalo once roamed the land. The vast and eerie rumbling was said to be quite intimidating. Thus, the idea of being “buffaloed” or intimidated arose....
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I remember hearing a story one time of a groupie of a famous singer who tried to get backstage after a concert. All the man wanted to do was to meet the object of his admiration; yet because he did not possess a pass, he was turned away. Not to be denied, the man...
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Mostly it is important to recognize that plucking a short passage of Scripture from its context is hazardous. For example, I might grab a verse that indicates that the Lord will guide and protect me, and yet a contextual study will reveal that this promise is conditional: The Lord will guide and protect me...
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“And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36) Many reject the concept that water baptism is for the forgiveness of sins, saying, “There’s no power in the water.” In 2 Kings 5:9-14 Naaman (who had leprosy) was told to dip in water in order to be...
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There was a time when the saying “a man without a horse” was widely understood. Its meaning may not be as quickly grasped as it once was. However, the phrase certainly is applicable even in this age where many folks do not or have never owned a horse. “A man without a horse” is...
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The Bible speaks of salvation as being a free gift from God (Rom. 6:23). Because of this, many are convinced that one does not need to do anything to obtain it, for it is free after all. But is this really true? In the Old Testament God promised to give the children of Israel...
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To a lot of people Christmas is just another holiday (a time for exchanging presents, watching reruns of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” etc.). Disturbed by this yearly mindset many will say, “Let’s put Christ back in Christmas,” or, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Yet we need to ask, was Christ ever in...
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“And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And…..they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Matt. 2:11). If you were to ask them, I dare say that most children would say that the best part of Christmas...
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This time of year (the holiday season) is certainly rich in tradition, isn’t it? As the year winds down, as the snow flies, as people’s thoughts begin to turn to the sights and sounds of Christmas, families across the land employ their own customs, habits, and routines to celebrate the season. Yet, during this...
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