Looking to Jesus Hebrews 12:2 It is always the Holy Spirit's work to turn our eyes away from self to Jesus. But Satan's work is just the opposite; he is constantly trying to make us look at ourselves instead of Christ. He insinuates, "Your sins are too great for pardon; you have no faith; you do not repent … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
God’s Word on Homosexuality
Following below is a link to a 2008 article by John MacArthur God's Word on Homosexuality. How does God see homosexuality? This post comes three days after the SCOTUS sanctioned same-sex marriage. It wasn't too long ago that such an event would have shocked American culture. The many people who celebrated along … [Read more...]
The Fatherhood of God
What is the fatherhood of God? On Father's Day we were privileged to attend a wonderful sermon by Pastor Alistair Begg at Parkside Church. One of the questions answered by Pastor Begg related to whether all people could be considered children of God. This question was one which came up in a previous post Commonly … [Read more...]
She’ll be right, Christian
There's an old Australian saying: She'll be right, Mate! Some Aussies use it when they know a given situation isn't really quite right. It's a term of encouragement and bravado - sort of like the British stiff upper lip. Don't admit things are. Always say, she'll be right. I recall when I was working for a … [Read more...]
US Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry nationwide, in a historic decision that invalidates gay marriage bans in more than a dozen states. Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. But in a 5-4 ruling, the court held that the 14th … [Read more...]
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ chart SOURCE: The Overview Bible Project I urge you to check out their website as they have many informative infographs. … [Read more...]
Asia Bibi Health Update June 2015
Asia Bibi: failing health on death row in Pakistan SOURCE: Mission Network News PUBLISHED BY RUTH KRAMER ON JUNE 25, 2015 Pakistan (MNN) — Her story reads like a conspiracy theory novel. The main character is a 50-year-old woman, falsely accused. She languishes in jail for six years, charged and … [Read more...]
What Would You Say To An ISIS Fighter?
As a Christian, what would you say to an ISIS fighter who wanted to meet up with you? What if that ISIS fighter had killed a member of your family? What if that same ISIS fighter was about to kill you? What would you say to them? Would you have compassion or hatred? Are these Muslim radicals beyond redemption? These … [Read more...]
Faith it Forward
The Congressional Prayer Caucus has launched its Faith It Forward initiative in an effort to highlight the power of religion in America. The bipartisan group is inviting people to tell stories of how faith has changed their lives, and the good work religious people are doing all over the world. From their … [Read more...]
ISIS Sex Slave Prizes
ISIS has already committed countless unspeakable acts on Yazidi and Christian girls and women in Iraq, but the terrorist army may have reached a new low with a twisted new contest in which female slaves captured in war are given away as "prizes" to fighters who show the have mastered the Koran. The shocking practice … [Read more...]
