Christian Life
Daily Fellowship with God
The first and chief need of our Christian life is, Fellowship with God. The Divine life within us comes from God, and is entirely dependent upon Him. As I need every moment afresh the air to breathe, as the sun every moment afresh sends down its light, so it is only in direct living communication […]
For Christ’s Love Compels Us
What a beautiful message from Stephen Sizer. I wanted to share it on this particular day when many of us take special time to ponder upon the ultimate service, love, and sacrifice of our Lord. John Chapters 13-17 are known as the Upper Room Discourse. What is surprising is that in the first twelve chapters […]
It’s A Miracle To Be Born Again!
Have you tried explaining to one not born again exactly what that term means? It’s hard isn’t it. Many born again believers, myself included, would say its actually impossible to fully explain. This is why I love personal testimonies. Hearing one “testify” to the changes brought about as a result of being born again is just […]
WE WON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN
Amen Amen! During the 1950’s the average family began to see some prosperity and had an accepted set of morals and even went to a church. The “Leave it to Beaver” concept was alluring. And when some of us came to faith in Christ we were introduced to a system of do’s and don’ts. We […]
Christian Activity?
Wading through some of my email today I came upon Andrew Strom’s recent letter to his subscribers titled, Do Christians Love Guns. He makes some excellent points. I am writing this because I continue to believe that US Christians are being “driven” toward something very ugly. There is a lot of nasty rhetoric flying around that […]
Associated Press poll finds majority of Americans express prejudice whether they recognize it or not
I had to send this to my sister for it deals with the very topic we were talking about yesterday! Which was how (some) folks who express prejudice (and the ugly signs of racism) don’t actually realize they’re doing it…nor can they recognize they (even) possess the slightest hint of these attitudes, for they are […]
Not by Might
Just a random thought: Wonder how many spiritual children this man had by the time he was called home? Anyway, this is a good word from David Wilkerson; Many Christians today quickly turn to man-made things in an attempt to achieve victory over the flesh, just as Israel did. One glaring example is the vast […]
Our Never-Changing Rock
Growing older, the more grateful I’ve become for the truth that, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8). The Eternal Friend It is well that there is one who is ever the same and who is ever with us. It is well that there is one stable rock amidst […]
Quote of the Day
And for once, it’s an excellent quote! Rather than delivering a fiery policy speech Friday at the Young America’s Foundation’s National Conservative Student Conference, Timothy Goeglein recalled how pride led to his disgraceful resignation from the President George W. Bush administration. “If anyone here is suffering from pride, you and I were meant to meet […]
The Dangers of too Much Liberty
Freedom is priceless. Where it is present almost any kind of life is enjoyable. When it is absent life can never be enjoyed; it can only be endured. Though millions have died in freedom’s defense and though her praise is in everyone’s mouth, yet she has been tragically misunderstood by her advocates and sorely wounded […]
I Cannot Find God
Yesterdays Walking in Truth message was a good one. I want to share some of it with you… “Though God’s way is sometimes hid from a saint, the saint’s way is never hid from God.” “How severely is faith tried and patience put to the proof by the hiding of God.” (The Pulpit Commentary) “A […]
The Haughty Heart
“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty.” Proverbs 18:12 It is an old and common saying, that “coming events cast their shadows before them;” the wise man teaches us that a haughty heart is the prophetic prelude of evil. Pride is as safely the sign of destruction as the change of mercury in the weather-glass […]
Are You Successful?
What is success? Most people define success in terms of achieving goals, acquiring wealth, and having prestige, favor, status, and power. “Successful” people enjoy the “good life” – being financially secure, emotionally secure, being surrounded by admirers, and enjoying the fruits of their labor. Their example is emulated and their accomplishments are noticed. Most people’s […]
I Had a Dream
Once in awhile a post really touches me. This one by Dan Edelen (Cerulean Sanctum; I Had a Dream) stirred a deep longing in my spirit.
C. H. Spurgeon: Depend On The Holy Spirit
Evermore, in beginning, in continuing, and in ending any and every good work, consciously and in very truth depend upon the Holy Ghost. Even a sense of your need of Him he must give you; and the prayers with which you entreat Him to come must come from Him. You are engaged in a work […]
Jesus – a Practicing Socialist
An excellent message by Rick Frueh. It is impossible to read the New Testament and not see the theme of redemption through faith in Jesus Christ. In fact, that is the exclusive theme in both the Old and New Testament. The sacrifice of God’s Son upon the cross provided redemption for whosever will believe. And […]
Persistent Love’s Effect on Human Lives
“Several years ago, my family and I visited the Grand Canyon. We stood on the edge of the South Rim and marveled at the vast expanse of the canyon and the Colorado River twisting its way through the floor of the valley a mile down. Though we knew the river had carved this canyon over […]
Discovering God’s Love As We Minister to Others
By Trevor Barton, It was early morning. The African sun had yet to rise above the mountains, and the sky was the soft yellow of newly shucked corn. “Beep, beep,” sounded the horn on the old truck as it rumbled to a stop in front of my house. My old friends – Momadu, Madu […]
The Hallway to the Saints’ Rest
A Lovely message of hope by Richard Baxter (1615-1691) Source: The Old Time Gospel (a favorite place to read) The hallway to heaven is not barricaded anymore. The flaming sword no longer bars the passage to Paradise, for Christ has provided the way in. The porch of this temple is magnificent, and the gate of it is […]
The Institutional Church: Is it Time to Leave?
Rick Frueh’s question strikes a chord with many believers today. It is time to reevaluate our status with everything on the table. Perhaps God is calling those who will listen to come out from that religious system and into a spiritual gathering that is based upon the New Testament and that exalts the Lord […]
Henry Gerecke – Chaplain to Nazi war criminals
What a fascinating read! From WAR AND GRACE – Short biographies from the World Wars, by Don Stephens, published by Evangelical Press, Faverdale North, Darlington, DL3 0PH, England Visiting condemned men in their cells was nothing new to Henry Gerecke. Much of his early career was devoted to working in prisons. However, the men he […]
THE COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIAN
Good message.. By Olabode Ososami (bio) The first question you ask yourself is this: Is there any such thing as a counterfeit Christian in church and in the world? Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ said there is, and right there in church. It is not for me to go round looking for the counterfeit […]
Indiana Pastor: ‘Saved’ Should Be Removed From Church Vocabulary?’
He also doesn’t care for the term, ‘born-again’. An Indiana megachurch pastor says he is annoyed at the word “saved,” especially when used among Christians to describe someone that has made a commitment to follow Jesus for the rest of their lives. In one of his recent blog posts, Granger Community Church’s executive pastor, Tim […]
What Do We Say About This?
Rick Frueh at Judah’s Lion: What Do We Say About This? quote.. An evangelical pastor in Iran was arrested in October of 2009 and given the sentence of death unless he recanted his faith in Jesus Christ. He has been tortured, and in July of 2011 all appeals were rejected. In January of 2011 he […]
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” I Corinthians 3:16 O Brother, do believe that you are the temple of the living God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you ! You have been sealed with the Holy Spirit; He is […]
“Ye shall know them by their fruits…”
“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit.” JOHN 15:8 An orange tree is an orange tree as soon as it is planted, even before it produces fruit. It is not an orange tree because it produces oranges; it produces oranges because it is an orange tree. The fruit is the evidence […]
