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Table of Contents

  1. Little Red Riding Hood and the Pretenders Among Us May 15, 2025
  2. Living in the Land of Liars: Part 1 April 1, 2021
  3. Living in the Land of Liars: Part 2 April 8, 2021
  4. Living Stones in God’s Temple December 11, 2009
  5. Loneliness: Its Cause and Cure May 6, 2021
  6. Look to Jesus June 16, 2022
  7. Love and Boundaries November 7, 2008
  8. Love Compels to Discipline, but Law Compels to Punish November 14, 2024
  9. Love, Don’t Hate, the Liars November 9, 2020
  10. Love: A New Command – Part 1 November 2, 2023
  11. Love: A New Command – Part 2 November 9, 2023
  12. Loving Others First December 7, 2007
  13. Loving Others — What Does It Look Like? February 4, 2020
  14. Maintaining a Healthy Brain February 9, 2008
  15. Manicures and Spas: Should I Feel Guilty October 22, 2010
  16. Marijuana – The Science Behind the Smoke February 6, 2018
  17. Marijuana – What Affect Does It Have? May 20, 2010
  18. Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage July 17, 2009
  19. Mass Delusion: How It Happens and How to Protect Your Mind January 13, 2022
  20. Mass Shootings — The Real Cause August 13, 2019
  21. Medical Marijuana and Psychiatric Illness – A Call to Action January 21, 2013
  22. Meekness Is Not Weakness April 28, 2022
  23. Meeting in Person During the Pandemic September 16, 2020
  24. Merry CHRISTmas December 23, 2021
  25. Metaphors of the Atonement April 23, 2011
  26. Miracle Healing Via Dead Spirits? What’s Going On? May 7, 2010
  27. Misunderstanding the Truth June 19, 2009
  28. Modern Science Upends the Scopes Monkey Trial Verdict October 31, 2024
  29. Mother’s Stress & Her Child’s Brain January 11, 2011
  30. Music and the Brain May 8, 2011
  31. My Sin Is Not as Bad as Your Sin April 22, 2021
  32. Naaman: An Object Lesson for Us December 21, 2023
  33. Near Death Experiences February 6, 2009
  34. Nebuchadnezzar—Lessons in God’s Grace December 14, 2023
  35. New Wine in Old Skins February 20, 2019
  36. No One Escapes the War Between Good and Evil May 19, 2022
  37. Only God Is Infallible July 7, 2022
  38. Open Theism November 1, 2008
  39. Our Resistance and God’s Persistence January 4, 2024
  40. Our Two Natures: Gaining the Victory! June 20, 2010
  41. Overcoming Evil March 13, 2025
  42. Parables of Jesus – The Overarching Theme August 25, 2020
  43. Parents Represent God to Their Children June 8, 2023
  44. Pastors Faithful to Jesus Think for Themselves January 16, 2025
  45. Peace and Victory When Evil Abounds January 5, 2023
  46. Peace in a Violent World February 14, 2019
  47. Penal Substitution versus Design Law – What’s the Difference? July 18, 2018
  48. Penal Substitution: Modern Baal Worship May 12, 2020
  49. Perfecting Christian Character January 22, 2012
  50. Politics and the Gospel July 6, 2023

 

Chronological

  • Codependency: What It Is—And How to Break Free

    Codependency: What It Is—And How to Break Free

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    There is healing for people who struggle with dependency relationships, but the first steps are realizing that one is struggling with dependency and differentiating those emotions from healthy love.


  • Friends With Jesus

    Friends With Jesus

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    Bookmark with original poem, “Friends With Jesus,” by Tim Jennings, MD.


  • Imputed and Imparted Righteousness—Design versus Imposed Law

    Imputed and Imparted Righteousness—Design versus Imposed Law

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    The way we understand the Bible and its themes, such as imputed and imparted righteousness, is determined by the law lens through which we view them. What is the reality?


  • Salvation and the Cleansing of Our Spirit—Part 2

    Salvation and the Cleansing of Our Spirit—Part 2

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    Let’s examine how Jesus’ vicarious, self-sacrificial, substitutionary death provides for our salvation, for our redemption, rebirth, and cleansing from sin.


  • Salvation and the Cleansing of Our Spirit—Part 1

    Salvation and the Cleansing of Our Spirit—Part 1

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    In order to intelligently cooperate most effectively with God for the cleansing of our spirits, we must understand what our spirit is.


  • Urim and Thummim: Judgment and the Sanctuary

    Urim and Thummim: Judgment and the Sanctuary

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    “The sanctuary was designated as the place of divine judgment as indicated by the judgment of Urim (Num. 27:21) and by the breastplate of judgment of the high priest…” When you read descriptions like this, what comes to mind? Something legal?


  • Happiness from Killing Babies? A Closer Look at Psalm 137

    Happiness from Killing Babies? A Closer Look at Psalm 137

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    Psalms 137 is the culmination of a short psalm that laments Israel’s captivity in Babylon and concludes with what appears to be a very human, worldly response to injustice—retaliation against the enemy. But is this what the Holy Spirit actually inspired the psalmist to write, or did something get confused in the translation?


  • Hope and Healing for Those Struggling with Anxiety

    Hope and Healing for Those Struggling with Anxiety

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    Pain is designed to signal us when something isn’t functioning as it should so that we can address the problem quickly, remove the offending source, and prevent more serious injury. Anxiety serves the same purpose; it alerts us that something is wrong…


  • Reformers and Today

    Reformers and Today

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    Will we be people who love to grow, discover, and move forward in new epiphanies, deeper comprehension, and closer intimacy with God, which occurs as we press forward in the knowledge of God, His kingdom, His design laws, methods, and principles?


  • Death: A Punishment Inflicted by God or a Natural Consequence of Sin?

    Death: A Punishment Inflicted by God or a Natural Consequence of Sin?

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    If the power of death is the devil’s power and God does not inflict death as punishment for sin, then what do we do with texts like these?


  • Who Are the 144,000?

    Who Are the 144,000?

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    There has been much speculation throughout history as to whom comprises the 144,000 of Revelation chapter seven. Do they represent the totality of the saved or just a subset of the saved? Are they the literal biological descendants of Abraham? Is this a literal or symbolic number?


  • The Difference Between Clinical and Situational Depression

    The Difference Between Clinical and Situational Depression

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    Clinical depression is treatable! The best treatment outcomes occur when a holistic approach is taken and the underlying contributing factors are identified and resolved. Read how in this blog.


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Testimony 24

I wanted to thank you very much for presenting your understanding of God. I’ve always been troubled by this question: Why did Jesus have to die? Since my conversion I understood that The Father & Jesus are one, I did not have issues with that. But was there not any other way to save us than for Jesus to die? I guess I actually had a question about God – if He is so wise, how come He did not find another way? I did not see the real ‘beauty’  in the cross. Only when you explained the picture in the medical context, Jesus providing medicine for my selfishness, have I started to finally ‘see the light’. Thank you so much. Your seminar, “Healing the Mind,” are absolutely marvelous & have shared them with my family and many other people, including colleagues at work. Thanks, thanks, thanks. May God bless you abundantly in your ministry.

M. W., Australia

 

Testimony 43

Two years ago I stumbled upon your book, “Could It Be This Simple,” and then found “The God-Shaped Brain” videos on YouTube, your bible study class, and the ‘Come And Reason’ mobile app. I shared your book with a friend and after nine months of showing love, patience, and kindness this person has been changed by the love of God, too. The same love that healed me, I now express to other women in tangible ways, such as to a Baptist woman with high anxiety and childhood trauma. She was extremely happy and relieved when I shared about the so-called “judgment of God” and burning in hell. She had no desire to serve a God that was so harsh. I have repeated the phrase dozens of times to her. “What we believe has power over us, but we have power over what we believe…”

This message that you are sharing has changed my life. I will continue to serve other women and bring this message of God’s healing love to their lives by sharing your books, YouTube videos, and The Remedy Bible app. Keep up the good work. Don’t be discouraged. God is doing a mighty work in and through this ministry!

Jill L., Midwest, USA

 

Testimony 19

I truly believe that to know who God really is the first step to understand ourselves in a balanced and kind way, so the healing can take place. Your approach really makes sense – Thank you for your ministry!

A.M., Pittsburg, PA, USA

Testimony 25

I just want to say thank you so much for your conversations via YouTube. I regularly tune in to your lectures, “Let’s Talk” sessions, and many others. Through these I’ve found greater depth and meaning to God’s word. Thanks for all that you do and please continue. I’m currently working in the middle of Silicon Valley at Stanford University. I feel like God really has me in the right place right now and I’m sensing that your teachings might be part of it.

B. F., Silicon Valley, CA, USA

 

Testimony 33

I was invited over a friend’s house to see the “God and Your Brain” seminar today. I became [a christian] 36 years ago at the age of 19, but have struggled with the concept of God taking His ‘pound of flesh’ out on His Son to be appeased. Wow. Your seminar has been an incredible revelation and breath of reason and fresh air! I have your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” and it is SO eye opening. Finally, after 36 years enlightenment has come! Praise the Good Lord! What can I say, but that the Real Gospel is truly “Good News!” Thank you for your efforts in giving the Gospel a clear sound!

Paul C.,  Springfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 13

I borrowed “Healing The Mind” DVDs from a friend and showed them at my home for a small gathering of women friends. Neither of my friends are Adventist, but they both enjoyed and embraced the messages you taught. In fact, one of the ladies prayed out loud in our group and that was the first time she had ever had public prayer.

J.B. ,Dalles, OR, USA

 

Testimony 4

I’m a youth leader in South Africa. We as a youth group are currently using a lot of the material on the Come and Reason site. Since we’ve started using the material, our youth group has grown.

R. V. N., South Africa

 

Testimony 34

I was introduced to Come and Reason Ministries by accident, via a passing comment made in a bible study class we were visiting. I checked this website out and my life was changed. The understanding of the truth of God’s character, and how we apply it, is so right. The tricky part is consistently applying which “lens” to look through. As I began to understand, I started sharing the basics of this understanding with a discussion group I was leading and, suddenly, a lot of things started to make sense that never used to. At the same time, I enjoyed an amazing opportunity. I was able to conduct a full bible study at WORK! What an amazing experience! It is such a joy to share the truth about God and to share how it all fits in the war between God and Satan. So many people benefit when we have a correct understanding about how God works and who He really is! Thank you for this transformational understanding. Keep up the good work! God Bless you!

Tony P., CA, USA

 

Testimony 32

The message [of Come And Reason Ministries is] for all Christians (and those who may become Christians) and not just Adventists or any other group. It is difficult to imagine why any [anyone] with intellectual and spiritual honesty could find fault with the way you explained the healing substitution concepts and the truth about God’s character, though I know some will reject and criticize. On behalf of those in our group near Tacoma, WA, thank you and your staff for all of the hard work and for sharing the Gospel in this manner. God’s message of healing love will be carried to the whole world and then Jesus will come – He promised it.

Terry U., Tacoma, WA, USA

 

Testimony 69

After reading your book, ‘Could It Be This Simple,’ someone was explaining Christianity in a way that made sense to me for the first time in my life. One morning, I simply prayed “I’m sorry and I love you.” As soon as I silently said that, I could literally feel God’s presence and light flood down on me from above and fill me up with love and joy. I sat there crying my eyes out, because I was so overpowered with this feeling of love and joy. It was just so incredible. I hope that more people can read this book and get a blessing from it. It’s really amazing.

Rachael H.

Testimony 31

It was very touching to hear the testimony of your class share how viewing God’s true character has changed their lives. My feelings are the same – there is so much freedom in knowing that God LOVES me – regardless of my… just, REGARDLESS! I’m still blown away by the true gospel, the fact that God is not ready to strike us when we fail. He is not arbitrary. He simply loves us and warns of the natural consequences because He can’t stand to see us suffer. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS GOD!!!

Ceil V.,  UT, USA

 

Testimony 65

I have been tuning into your weekly study classes for a while now and wanted express my appreciation for the teachings that ha been a huge blessing in opening up the true message of the word. Viewing scripture under an imposed law theory always, without fail, raised more questions, concerns, and conflicting scripture interpretations that were discouraging at the very least. Looking at scripture through the design law lens has brought more truth to light for me personally and an understanding of our Heavenly Father that places Him “above all others,” where I am now more than thrilled to witness and serve Him.  I “stumbled” across this ministry a year or so ago and would only watch a few minutes at a time. But the more I listened and the longer I paid attention, the more my spiritual eyes were opened to the ever present truths of scripture. The comprehension of the great controversy and it’s origin by the lies perpetrated and perpetuated throughout the Bible on the attack of God’s character and government is truly priceless. Keep up the Good Work! Your servanthood is desperately needed in such a time as this!

Jeff D., Reading, MA, USA

 

Testimony 67

I was introduced to Come And Reason by a friend of my mother-in-law, who gave me several CD’s of Dr. Jennings. The clarity of the message and recognition that God’s is a God of love was so clear, advancing beyond Dr. Maxwell’s message. However, grappled with Maxwell saying God used emergency measures for the fallen world. Now after several years of being a regular listener of the Come And Reasoning bible study class and attending Jennings’ meetings in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, things are becoming clearer for me. Design law versus imposed law has added so much to my personal understanding of theology. This message has really impacted my work in counseling so many people miserable because they are searching for and trusting human governments to create order and peace or believing in a God who says love Me or I will kill you. I am grateful that I have an alternative view to offer my clients that makes sense. I teach a bible study class on a semi-regular basis and I value the materials that Come And Reason so freely offers to aid me in presenting this vital message. Thank you for continuing to provide advancement in our very limited understanding of a Infinite God that is rational and believable.

Dr. Roger D, Arlington, TX, USA

 

Testimony 60

Just watched watched lesson 10 in the 1st quarter 2021 bible study classs on Isaiah. I want to thank you for your intellectual spirituality; it’s not an oxymoron! From the point of view of a teacher I also enjoy seeing how much personal pleasure you clearly take in not just tasting, but feasting on God’s word – it reminds me of Jeremiah not being able to hold it in! It makes me smile that your cup is so full and overflowing that you make it to Tuesday’s lesson (on a good day). It just goes to show the richness of God’s Word.

God bless the Come and Reason Team from our church here in Great Britain.

Andrew H., Great Britain

 

Testimony 7

Ok, so last night I listened to “The Law of Liberty” and “How to Achieve Victory: Freedom, Truth and Spirtual Warfare.” These are both MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES so far! The logic is just soooooo beautiful. I had to re-listen to them a couple of times. I just want to EXPLODE! (<< we assume with joy and happiness)

N. B., Canada