by Larry Grainger | Oct 6, 2024 | Kernels of Truth
I remember a story about a 4-year-old boy who started crying on the way home from his dedication at church. His parents asked him why he was crying. His reply was, “The preacher said he wanted me to be raised in a Christian home.”“Then why are you crying,” his parents...
by Larry Grainger | Sep 1, 2024 | Kernels of Truth
In Luke 11:1, the disciples petitioned Jesus to teach them how “to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” Matthew records the more detailed version of what follows, but we know from the good doctor what prompted Jesus to begin guiding them in how to pray (and...
by Larry Grainger | Aug 10, 2024 | Kernels of Truth
When I become involved with something or someone, I want to learn everything about the subject that has my attention. I want to know how it is assembled and what makes it tick. Sometimes our approach to God is the same. I want to know every aspect of God and be able...
by Larry Grainger | Jul 10, 2024 | Kernels of Truth
Ibelieve repentance has been given a bad rap. Often, when our attention is drawn to the topic of repentance, our mentality is that it is for all those sinful people in the world who need to repent of their sin. Certainly, it is true that all the people in the world...
by Larry Grainger | Jun 10, 2024 | Kernels of Truth
The state of the American church concerns me deeply. It concerns me more than the outcome of an election, or even necessarily the condition of our country. Both of these cause me distress, but the departure of the church from the truth of Scripture, I believe, has a...
by Larry Grainger | May 10, 2024 | Kernels of Truth
The very first psalm in the collection of songs in the Scripture offers us 6 short verses that describe life according to God’s prescribed way and the benefits therewith. It also alerts us to the price to be paid when we disregard His way and seek our own way. The...