I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 We've all read these words and they've been a source of encouragement to many people. From Christians to various self-help gurus, so many have quoted this verse to context to achieving goals. But what did Paul really mean in context with the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Pastor Saeed Abedini Update 4/29/2015
Update on Saeed: Saeed's dad was able to visit Saeed in prison today. Saeed is encouraged by your notes of encouragements and Birthday messages! Thank you for taking the time to encourage Saeed. He carries your messages with him in his heart and they are a great source of hope for him in the prison. To know that he … [Read more...]
Homeless person leaves money, note in collection plate
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Twelve words, and just a few more cents, left in a collection plate have 'moved' members of a Charlotte church. Staff members at the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Charlotte found a note on the outside of a collection envelope last Sunday. "Please don't be mad. I don't have … [Read more...]
Amazing Grace!
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have … [Read more...]
There is No Panic in Heaven
Despite all the killing of Christians going on in some parts of the world, there is no panic in heaven. Voice of the Martyrs interviews Tom Doyle on what believers want us to know about living in regions dominated by ISIS. From the website: Tom Doyle, author of a new book about Christians facing persecution in … [Read more...]
Gender Re-Assignment and the Biblical Appraisal
Gender re-assignment and sexual identity choices have been hot-button topics in the media for a long time. Since the recent Bruce Jenner interview this has generated more heated debate and discussions. It's hard not to sympathize with someone who feels they are trapped in a body gender which doesn't align with what … [Read more...]
Abandonment of Christian Victims of Genocide
The article below is featured on FrontPage Mag. Normally when we find important articles to pass on we provide an introductory blurb or an excerpt and then a link to the external article. Unfortunately, FrontPage Mag has been under continuous attack from hackers. The other week Iranian hackers managed to bring the … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful
I AM: Wonderfully made I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14 Child of God So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, Galatians 3:26 Loved For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that … [Read more...]
Is Christ the Only Way to the Father?
Is Christ the Only Way to the Father? Is the Exclusivity of Christ Unjust? Is Christianity really being intolerant and unfair to other forms of faith and philosophies? Are Christians really arrogant? These questions must be addressed and answered for ourselves at a time when Christianity is being seriously … [Read more...]
On Killing Christians
All over the world Christians are being killed, daily. Voice of the Martyrs has identified that: “more people have died for their faith in Christ in the last 100 years than in the previous 19 centuries combined.” That's a sobering thought! The other week twelve professing Christians lost their lives when they … [Read more...]
