Today's Inspiration - Q is for Quench Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit? When the word “quench” is used in … [Read more...]
Flocking to the Islamic State
According to Gatestone Institute, Palestinians are flocking to the Islamic State... The fundamental problem in the Arab-Israeli conflict is that the Arab states don't want Israel's presence anywhere in the region. This was clearly demonstrated in 1948 when Israel reformed as a nation and the Arab states immediately … [Read more...]
The Problem with Joel Osteen
What is the Problem with Joel Osteen? Joel Osteen's books are popular. His ministry outreach is extensive and interdenominational. Catholics, Evangelicals and Pentecostals etc listen to him and buy his books. Even secular folk who don't normally attend church listen to his sermons. This is because he makes people … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration – P is for Peace
Today's Inspiration - P is for Peace Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27 The Inheritance Of Peace I wonder how many Christians have really come to understand the great fact that peace is our … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 8/9/2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 8/9/2015 This is a recap of this week's news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 10, 2015 T.D. Jakes Comes Out for ‘Gay Marriage’ and ‘LGBT Churches,’ Says Position is ‘Evolving’ ‘I Don’t Believe in God': Atheist Minister Resists Effort to Boot Her from … [Read more...]
On Birthdays and Iran
Rumor has it that when a group of 22 Jewish leaders gathered in the Cabinet Room on President Obama's birthday, he told them: "It's my birthday and I'm going to be blunt." At least one quote has it that Mr. Obama complained: "...it's been a really busy day. You'd think they'd be nicer to me on my birthday but it's a … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration – O is for Obey
Today's Inspiration - O is for Obey But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men". Acts 5:29 5:26-33 Many will do an evil thing with daring, yet cannot bear to hear of it afterward, or to have it charged upon them. We cannot expect to be redeemed and healed by Christ, unless we give up … [Read more...]
A Wicked Twisted World
Depending upon what news report you read, President Obama's African trip was a great success. This is despite being rebutted by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for raising the gay rights issue. Mr. Obama had drawn an analogy to America's past: “As an African-American in the United States, I am painfully aware of the … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 8/2/2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 8/2/2015 This is a recap of this week's news items from our Christian News Section. Sunday Aug 2, 2015 Intercepted Document Reveals ISIS militants’ Apocalyptic Plan to End the World BREAKING NEWS: AMERICAN MISSIONARY CONVICTED IN CHINA Prostitution as a human right: Why … [Read more...]
Israel, Luke and Acts
Israel, Luke and Acts. Did the disciples misunderstand the meaning of the restoration of Israel in Acts 1:6-7? I once listened to an interesting radio discussion between Wheaton College's Gary Burge and Moody Bible Institute's Michael Rydelnik. Burge wanted to avoid any references to the Old Testament. The reason is … [Read more...]
