As the Fire Burned
As the Fire Burned
James I. McDonald
As The Fire Burned simply seeks to use God-given reasoning and spiritual enlightenment (from God’s Holy Spirit) to discern the times and fulfill the mission Christ left to His Church (ambassadors); the true meaning of ‘occupy till He returns’! In musing, we are encouraging the saints to stop and take a minute to think about the things they think they believe and understand, uncovering the truths of God’s Word and holding onto the meaning, endeavoring to apply it in our lives when applicable.
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May 28, 2024
2 min
The Pilgrim Mentality
The Bible speaks of us as pilgrims on the Earth.  What does that mean?  Is there any way that our lives should reflect this thought process? In this musing, we will look at the pilgrim mentality and what it means to walk through this world as a pilgrim for Christ’s sake.
Aug 22, 2022
50 min
What's Done in the Dark
There are very many things that those with no regard for God practice.  We know these things, but how far should we go in our knowledge?  The Bible tells us that it is shameful to speak of those things that they do in secret.  What does this mean?  What causes it to be shameful and what does that mean for our conversation? These things will be considered in this musing.
Aug 15, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Wrong Conversations
Is it possible for a Christian to be involved in an improper conversation, or are we free to engage in any topic that crosses our minds? In this musing we will consider what it means to involve ourselves in wrong conversations; in things that we shouldn’t be talking about.  We will also consider what the Bible has to say on the subject as it is not silent.
Aug 8, 2022
41 min
Who's the Judge
How many countless number of times have you heard the phrase, “Only God can judge me?” I know, it must be countless. And usually, it’s used as a justification of a lifestyle that is contrary to God.  Well, I wanted to muse a little about this thought process, what the truth of it is, and how we deal with a statement that seems so broad and protected against reproof, edification, and correction…
Aug 1, 2022
1 hr 8 min
The Beautiful Curse
No curse seems beautiful for the present.  However, if one looks closely enough, it just may be possible to find some beauty even in the worst of curses. In this musing, we will consider how it is possible that there is some beauty that remains and was, in fact, created by the reality of sin’s curse.  As God is a great Creator, so He was not left confused when His Creation was impacted by sin.
Aug 1, 2022
37 min
The Contented Soul
What does it mean to be truly content?  Why is it that the Bible teaches us to practice contentment?  Is it simply a means by which we may lead a happy life, or is there more to this important principle? In this musing, we will consider the value of living a contended life, along with its vital nature.  We will see how contentment is far more than a way to have a happy life, it is, in fact, one of the most important things that will aid us in our ability to live our lives for the sake of God’s glory.
Aug 1, 2022
46 min
Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer?
Christians have been taught to believe that God is nothing more than a prayer-answering-genie. Therefore, when our prayers seem to be unheeded, we often doubt him; wondering as to his existence, care for us, or simply why we are being neglected while others prosper. In this musing, we will consider this thought, seeking to gain an understanding as to why God didn’t answer our prayers.
Jul 11, 2022
1 hr 2 min
Close-Mindedness
Society has taught us that having a closed mind is a bad thing. More and more, this thought process has trickled throughout all aspects of our lives: movies, schools, music, and even church. Is it true that having a closed mind is a universally bad thing? Should we, the saints, have open minds to the world around us? Thankfully, the Bible is not silent on such topics as we will see today as we muse.
Jul 4, 2022
47 min
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