Two weeks ago at church, our council of Elders called a man up to the front of the church before the worship service began. They presented him an award for being the most humble Christian at our church. The award was a tiny lapel pin a little smaller than a dime. The man accepted the [...]
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I got a restaurant gift card from my boss. I got a Sony Reader from my kids. I got shirts and Bible software from my wife. I got gift cards and ammunition from my step-dad. I got cookies from my grandmother. I got, I got, I got! Is Christmas about getting or giving? From [...] I’m now winding down now from a long day at my in-laws and feeling very thankful to be home with my family. We are watching the Disney movie Cars and I am contemplating another piece of pumpkin pie. In Tabletalk magazine today, the scripture reading was Ephesians 2:1-10 and I’ve reproduced it below with a change [...] There is no such thing as a carnal Christian - Paul Washer- Take a look at the graphic below. Which of the two circles represents your life most closely? Be sure to read the descriptions carefully. There is a third circle that is also a possibility. It is a blend between the two circles [...] [This article was originally published on November 2, 2002] Why Vote? I’ve been puzzling over that question for a few days so I decided to enlist the help of my family and friends in getting an answer. I asked the same two questions of each person, “Do you vote?” and “Why?” The answers didn’t vary greatly, but [...] “But I’m a good person…” I’ve heard that statement many times, usually from a Christian friend or family member; often from a non-religious person as well. When a discussion about life after death comes up, the subject inevitably turns to heaven, who goes there and why. According to an ABC poll, 85 percent of Americans [...] God is _________. (fill in the blank) Most people would fill in the blank with the word Love, but the most accurate word to use would be Holy. This is one of the main roots of the problem of Christians who misunderstand the nature of God. In Isaiah 6, Isaiah sees Seraphim flying above the throne of [...] “Trust God.” This incredibly important message has become almost trite in the modern church today. Some Christians talk about trusting God, but oftentimes their actions show that they really only trust themselves. Others who actually have a deep trust in the providence of God ignore the portion that requires sacrifice, “Obey God.” Obedience seems to be [...] |
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