We're looking at the beginning of a nasty movement against Christians. We've had it too easy for too long. Have you checked out "Speechless: Silencing Christians?" (afa.net) Our challenge is going to be how to show love while digging knives out of our backs.
Why did Jesus Christ come to this Earth? Why did He put on the skin of humanity and walk among the poor and needy? Why did He submit His body to be tortured and killed? Why did He allow the sins of all mankind to be cast upon Him when He was innocent? It was that we may be changed. You may say "changed from what?" "Changed to what?"  
"Then summoning him, his lord said to him, 'You wicked slave, I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 'Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow slave, in the same way that I had mercy on you?' "And his lord, moved with anger, handed him over to the torturers until he should repay all that was owed him. "My heavenly Father will also do the sam
You know, I find the whole writers’ strike idea fascinating. Not the “reasons why” but the fact that it can actually make the impact that it IS making. When else in the history of the world could this decision of a bunch of people who write stories for a luxury appliance make such an impact? Are we so engrossed in losing ourselves, in escaping reality, in ignoring
Gid, Thanks for telling me all that. I realize that it might have seemed like I was preaching to you in the blog, but I really wasn't. I find that God used the natural progression of subsequent articles to spur me on to what is in this current one. I will tell you that, even from the time I preached that sermon, there have been radical changes taking place. True, many times it won't reach to your door, but realize that what is taking place current
In previous articles I have said that we need to change the world around us. This comes from observing Christians who simply allow the world to continue to degrade without fighting. These same people then find it necessary to complain that the world is in such bad shape. (And believe me, I have been one of these) But there is a truth that you must understand. It
No one who abides in Him [who lives and remains in communion with and in obedience to Him—deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] commits (practices) sin. No one who [habitually] sins has either seen or known Him [recognized, perceived, or understood Him, or has had an experiential acquaintance with Him]. 1 John 3:6 (AMP) If you are a Christian, you hav
Once again I want to say: It's not about ME, MY, OUR, US, WE, etc. It's about our Lord and Savior. You CAN make a difference in places that need help. You CAN live for the Lord despite others. As for going to a church outside of the Christian faith - that's just stupidity. As for going to a church of another denomination, ask the Lord. Simply put, it's not about us...but God can use us to change these churches to be what He wa
Jythier, good point...my point is: by you being faithful and continuing to be part of what God is doing in your church and through you can bring it back to where it needs to be.
I’ve been amazed at the amount of times I have heard, “I just haven’t found a church that suits my needs.” It shocks me how many Christians truly believe the church is all about making them feel welcome, comfortable, loved and generally at home. Now, don’t get me wrong, I like feeling good about myself just as much as the next guy, but the moment I start thinking my
You know, I keep track of you through your blogs. I read them to see how you are doing. The times I have gone by your house to visit, you haven't been there. Wendell and I chat about you. Joe and I talk about you. It makes me sad to see what has happened in the town and in relationships. In some way, I feel I'm a direct cause. You may or may not know this, but a little while after you left the church, three of the deacons and their wi
I love to go paint balling, unfortunately, there are very few people who enjoy that where I am and even fewer places to go. So, I resort to the next best thing - shooting everything in my back yard. Afterward, my yard looks like something out of a circus: everything is painted multicolored - trees, house, grass, fence, dog (wait a minute, I don't own a dog! Sorry
SanChonino, According to Ephesians 6, the Sword of the Spirit IS the word of God...God's word: the Bible. But that is the problem isn't. If I'm right, you probably don't believe the Bible is God's word, do you? Unfortunately, this is much more than a "cutesy analogy," it is the very truth of all creation and life. If you do not believe the Bible is God's word, you do not believe that Jesus is what the Bible says He is (God in the flesh) and the
Uh, thanks Shovelheat, for that...reply. BTW, did you even read my article? Just wondering.
In my office I have some interesting items which I use to illustrate different things about Christian living. Probably my favorite illustrational items are three swords. One is a ForceFX lightsaber, the next the Sword of Solomon, and the last is a pretty common looking smaller sword. The illustration goes something like this: The lightsaber is really cool.
I'll say the same thing I would if you sat in my office: whatever the Lord leads you to do is the best thing for you. I'm sure you and your wife have spent time in prayer about this and you realize your best place to be is in the center of His will. The world definately needs moral, God-fearing lawyers who fight for what is right. I'll pray for you and your family as you start on this path. I also hope that you won't consider all ministers or all
In February, I purchased a new computer with Vista on it. I immediately noticed that Vista had a lot of eye candy. Since I'm not interested in that, I disabled everything I could. Then I loaded all of my software and started working. Then, every ten minutes, Window's Defender (sounds like a superhero or something) kept telling me that someone was trying to access my computer. I spoke with some other people about this and they were experiencing th
I just finished leading worship in a revival service (the second in a month). I must say that it is exciting to be a part of something like this, but the question that flows through my mind comes from the origin of the word: Revival - to live again. To live again, you must have lived before. The "life" being talked about here is not that of a physical birth, but rather
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