Our Breakthroughs Are Opposed by Powerful Forces ... In the spiritual realm, as opposed to the terrestrial, the church is an invading force. Though we can easily slip into a defensive, circle-the-wagons mindset, Jesus clearly intends for us to be aggressors, not merely defenders. The Great Commission is to “go and … [Read more...]
Behave Like A Christian
It's tough to behave like a Christian. Yet we are commanded to do so. As Paul writes in Romans: Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in … [Read more...]
What Does Partake Mean?
Partakers of the divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4 What Does Partake Mean? To be a partaker of the divine nature is not, of course, to become God. That cannot be. The essence of Deity is not to be participated in by the creature. Between the creature and the Creator there will always be a fixed gulf … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 9/27/2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 9/27/2015 This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Sunday Sept 27, 2015 ISIS to launch offensive against Christians in Pakistan Ayatollah says Muslim responsibility is to shatter U.S., the 'idol of tyranny' Doctors in Quebec Told They Must … [Read more...]
The European Migration Crisis
One of the things guaranteed to get my attention is sanctimonious broad-stroke preaching designed to promote indiscriminate acceptance of Syrian migrants into Europe and other nations. I can understand the sentiment from a humane and Christian perspective. But in this case I believe it to be a dangerous one. Before … [Read more...]
Baha’i Harmony of Faiths
Baha'i Harmony of Faiths. Can all faiths really be harmonized together? I first came across the Baha'i faith via the musings of David C. Lane who has blogged as the Neural Surfer. Lane is famous for exposing Paul Twitchell, founder of the cult New Age group Eckankar. I recall that during these talks, Lane often … [Read more...]
The Russian Ascent
If you've lived long enough or if you pay some attention to near and far history, you might have a notion just how quickly global circumstances can change. Sometimes these changes occur imperceptibly and under our noses without our realizing it. But sometimes changes take place rapidly. Often we're so involved in … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 9/20/2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 9/20/2015 This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Sunday Sept 20, 2015 In Tenth Sting Video, Planned Parenthood Official Admits Selling Aborted Baby Parts Generates Income For Clinics Conservatives outraged at gays on White House guest list … [Read more...]
Prayer Vigil and Update for Pastor Saeed Abedini 9/26/2015
810 prayer vigils in 38 countries will be joining together to pray for Saeed and the Persecuted Church this Saturday September 26! I am believing in the power of prayer as the body of Christ prays together in unity. Naghmeh Abedini, Pastor Saeed’s wife, invites you to join her in remembering Pastor Saeed Abedini and … [Read more...]
Seventh-day Adventist Great Controversy
The Seventh-day Adventist Great Controversy During the month of August 2015 Fox29 News reported the following: PHILADELPHIA (WTXF)-A religious book is showing up in mailboxes across Philadelphia and most residents are finding it pretty mysterious. The book is called ‘The Great Controversy.’ Most people who've gotten … [Read more...]
