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Published on February 14, 2026
By Jim Casparie
Redemption is God Freeing us from the Chains that Bind us – Our Sins Why God Chose the Jews Some people troll social media channels; I troll the Bible –...
Published on January 31, 2026
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Jesus is often viewed as the “Good Shepherd.” Estimated Reading Time = 5 minutes The Jesus of my youth What is your impression of Jesus? Do you see Him in...
Published on January 17, 2026
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What really happens after we die? Do we “Rest in Peace?” Estimated Reading Time = 20 minutes Death — the Final Frontier DEATH. As kids, we think we’re immune to...
Published on January 3, 2026
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Nothing can separate us from God’s love, except if we reject it Estimated Reading Time = 5 minutes The Most Elusive Need In a previous blog, we defined “love” as...
Published on December 20, 2025
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Can we really determine this timeline? What will it tell us if we do? Estimated Reading Time = 15 minutes Let’s start with the most complex first Most people...
Published on December 6, 2025
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Estimated Reading Time = 6 minutes Do you LOVE scripture? I grew up in a Baptist Church where the minister generally preached on topical matters. He would often use Bible...
Published on November 22, 2025
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How are YOU climbing this Pyramid? Estimated Reading Time = 12 minutes May I ask You Some Questions? Are you happy with WHAT you have accomplished in your life? Are...
Published on November 8, 2025
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Published on October 25, 2025
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Estimated Reading Time = 5 minutes A Right Perspective Needs a Good Anchor What determines how you view the world? Do you have a filter that may alter what you...
Published on October 11, 2025
By Jim Casparie
Charlie Kirk was “All in” with his service to his Lord, Jesus Christ Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes NOTE: I was in the process of writing a blog on how...
Published on September 27, 2025
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Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes Note: Years ago, I wrote what was actually my first book. It has a working title of “Why God?” and is intended to explore some...
Published on September 13, 2025
By Jim Casparie
This is me in 2023 on my 50th anniversary with my wife, Kris, in Barcelona Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes NOTE: You can read an abbreviated version of my bio...
Published on August 30, 2025
By Jim Casparie
How much would you like to talk with God? Estimated Reading Time: 17 minutes The Grand Plan For those of you who follow my posts and/or read my book, you...
Published on August 16, 2025
By Jim Casparie
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes An Epidemic of Blindness Let’s get right to the heart of the matter. There is an epidemic of blindness going on in the New Testament, and...
Published on July 26, 2025
By Jim Casparie
For more than 30 years, Eiler Larsen was the official greeter for the city of Laguna Beach The Power of a Wave Today’s blog is about “The Power of a...
Published on July 12, 2025
By Jim Casparie
To those who read my blogs but do not subscribe: Over the past several weeks, you’ve probably noticed a lot of changes on my website and blogsite: some good, some...
Published on July 7, 2025
By Jim Casparie
Your Faith Journey begins with the first step Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Why is Faith so Complicated? Developing and nurturing a faith in God is a lifelong journey. There...
Published on June 28, 2025
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Published on June 21, 2025
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The Power in a Gift is the Fruit that it Produces for Others Estimated reading time: 12 minutes It Starts with a Gift In my previous blog, I introduced the concept...
Published on May 10, 2025
By Jim Casparie
The True Calling of the Church can only be Accomplished in Harmony Estimated reading time: 13 minutes The Church in Harmony In my last blog, I discussed how the church...
Published on April 26, 2025
By Jim Casparie
Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Is Church (Really) Necessary? As I reflect on that question, I’m reminded of a time that may...
Published on April 12, 2025
By Jim Casparie
“Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” Benjamin Franklin Estimated...
Published on March 29, 2025
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Experiencing a Perfect Evening is Easier than Being Perfect Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Are Christians Perfect? Perhaps a better phrasing of the question might be, “Are Christians supposed to...
Published on March 15, 2025
By Jim Casparie
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes In my previous blog, I posed the question of whether or not God sees us. I suggested we all have a deep-seated need to be...
Published on March 1, 2025
By Jim Casparie
Do you ever wonder if you’re seen by God? Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Can God See Me? Although many will ask, “Is there a God?” I believe that more...
Published on February 15, 2025
By Jim Casparie
Lady Justice is blind to represent impartiality, yet she is armed to exact a fair punishment for the sins committed under her jurisdiction Estimated reading time: 7 minutes...
Published on January 18, 2025
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The “broken” pendant symbolizes that the two halves are not complete without the other Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If over 50% of marriages fail, what are we missing? In...
Published on January 4, 2025
By Jim Casparie
One view of what God (the Father) might look like as He observes His people on earth ((
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love)) Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Is the Old Testament About Love or...
Published on December 21, 2024
By Jim Casparie
What Do I Mean by “The Cycle?” Estimated reading time: 10 minutes When I say that “The Cycle” is the sixth principle of the Old Testament, what do I...
Published on December 7, 2024
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Note: This is the fifth of seven principles I’ve identified in the Old Testament that lay a critical foundation for what we read in the New Testament. Understanding these principles...
Published on November 23, 2024
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According to the Bible, a rainbow is a sign from God of His promise (covenant) to never destroy the earth by water again. Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Disclaimer: Before...
Published on November 9, 2024
By Jim Casparie
The Patriarch, Abraham, with his son, Isaac Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Technically, the term “Patriarch” refers to just Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the three progenitors of the nation of Israel....
Published on October 26, 2024
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Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Let me clarify something at the start: The lesson of faith, as taught in the Old Testament, is foundational to what is taught in the...
Published on October 12, 2024
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Winnowing, in farming, is the separation of the wheat from the chaff. Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Overview In the Old Testament, God needed a focal point to lay out...
Published on September 21, 2024
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The earliest versions of the Old Testament were preserved on parchment scrolls where only a portion of the books were recorded (e.g., the Torah). Later, the entire Bible was canonized...
Published on September 7, 2024
By Jim Casparie
Hidden Meaning of Ancient Symbols Used in the Bible When you read the Bible, do hidden meanings and symbolism elude you? Have you ever had the experience of reading a...
Published on August 24, 2024
By Jim Casparie
The Practicalities of Sovereignty I hope my previous discussion helped provide some measure of comfort and assurance. If not, did it raise new questions about the challenges some perceive God...
Published on August 10, 2024
By Jim Casparie
Nothing demonstrates God’s power and sovereignty better than a good Northern Lights show Estimated reading time: 10 minutes What makes God, God? Does it matter to Him what we think...
Published on July 27, 2024
By Jim Casparie
God’s Judgment will not parallel man’s judgment — His will be fair! Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Today’s topic may be a “no-brainer” for some of you—but only if you...
Published on July 13, 2024
By Jim Casparie
In the scapegoat sacrifice, the scapegoat is “blind” as to their fate. Estimated reading time: 15 minutes The Qualifications of the 144,000 to be a Scapegoat The closing point of...
Published on June 29, 2024
By Jim Casparie
Last time, I posed the question: Did God decide to sacrifice the Jews for the sake of the world simply because they rejected Jesus and crucified Him? As we explore...
Published on June 15, 2024
By Jim Casparie
In this depiction of Jesus, He is free from the cross and is looking to heaven for His hope Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Do we really understand what Jesus...
Published on June 1, 2024
By Jim Casparie
The prophet Ezekiel talks about raising “dry bones” in the desert Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Overview of Ezekiel’s Prophetic Book Today, I want to apologize for the length of...
Published on May 18, 2024
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The Millenium will be a period very different from what we have known on this earth Estimated reading time: 7 minutes What is the Millennium? When does it take place?...
Published on May 4, 2024
By Jim Casparie
In this X-ray view of the Shroud, you can see the image of a man (presumably Jesus). Estimated reading time: 12 minutes In this edition, I wanted to take a...
Published on April 20, 2024
By Jim Casparie
One day, the Jews will sing a song of victory after defeating the Antichrist Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Will not even a Remnant of the Jews be Saved? If...
Published on April 6, 2024
By Jim Casparie
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes My Overall Purpose in Writing this Blog My mission in conducting this 2x/month blog is to help the reader’s understanding of the Bible. I...
Published on March 23, 2024
By Jim Casparie
This is my mother’s Bible. It bears the evidence of a Bible that was well-used! Estimated reading time: 7 minutes A Focused Blog The central question for this edition of...
Published on March 3, 2024
By Jim Casparie
Moses holding the Ten Commandments given to him by the very hand of God Estimated reading time: 9 minutes The Early Story of Moses I discovered this story while preparing...
Published on February 28, 2024
By Jim Casparie
FAITH is a conundrum in the Christian faith because it isn’t always clear how it works. How Does Faith Save? The Saved by Faith conundrum originated from a theological concern...
Published on February 10, 2024
By Jim Casparie
One of the most important things Jesus accomplished on the cross was to abolish the Jews slavery to the Law! Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Why the Jews Reject Jesus:...
Published on January 27, 2024
By Jim Casparie
The Jews were faithful followers of their God, but not Jesus Estimated reading time: 11 minutes What really happened to the Jews? Did they actually opt out of a religion...
Published on January 13, 2024
By Jim Casparie
We all use labels to help us define and evaluate others. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Why all the fuss about labels? Last time, we discussed how labels are a...
Published on December 30, 2023
By Jim Casparie
How do YOU put labels on people and things? Estimated reading time: 7 minutes How do Labels Affect us? If someone says to you, “He’s a Christian,” what does that...
Published on December 16, 2023
By Jim Casparie
Priests were chosen by God to help us better understand Him Estimated reading time: 8 minutes What brings us closer to God? Since the dawn of time, humankind has always...
Published on December 2, 2023
By Jim Casparie
These films by Tim Mahoney provide thought-provoking evidence for the Exodus Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In the Crossing of the Red Sea, the Place Crossed is Key If...
Published on November 18, 2023
By Jim Casparie
These films by Tim Mahoney reveal long-kept secrets Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Do you believe in miracles? The story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt contains some of...
Published on October 22, 2023
By Jim Casparie
A well-worn Bible is a well-read Bible Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Getting to Know the Bible OK, I assume it is unrealistic to expect that you all read Dr....
Published on October 21, 2023
By Jim Casparie
The Christian Bible is the most-read book of all time! Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Is the ENTIRE Bible a Message Sent to us from God? I know, silly question....
Published on October 8, 2023
By Jim Casparie
If you like in-depth proof of a God-prompted creation, read Phillipe Johnson’s book Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Convinced that there is Evidence for the Flood? If you watched the...
Published on October 7, 2023
By Jim Casparie
This book is as good as its title! Frank has a simple way for dealing with the impossible. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The Great Flood: Myth, Mystery, or Fact?...
Published on September 23, 2023
By Jim Casparie
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The Moses Controversy Hopefully, you had a chance to watch the “Moses Controversy” film since my last email. If you did, I hope you liked...
Published on September 10, 2023
By Jim Casparie
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Did Moses REALLY write the Torah (the first five books of the Bible)? If this question seems like a “no-brainer,” you are rapidly becoming what...
Published on September 9, 2023