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The Lord Speaks Through His Word!
2007-10-19 18:41:00
The Lord has been so kind to me and I just wanted to share this with whomever will read it.During my devotional yesterday, I was trying to recall where I have sinned so that I could confess it. I was really struggling with this because like I said earlier, I KNOW I'm not without sin but sometimes I cannot see it. So I prayed that He would reveal to me any sin found in me. We don't have divine sight like He does. The smallest sinful thought may not catch our notice and then it's gone quickly and we may forget. I told Him that I thought this may be the case with me. I didn't 'hear' anything from Him so I figure, He'll let me know in His time what I did.After my prayers I began reading from 1 Corin. I will not type the whole verse - I will type as far as I read...."Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, "(1 Corin. 13:4)IMMEDIATELY something came to mind that I was envious of yesterday, for about 10 seconds, and then I let it go. I couldn't believe it! It's like a fl...
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Praise Jesus Because He Gave Me The Holy Smackdown This Morning!
2007-10-16 18:00:00
I have a problem with my delivery and my anger sometimes. I'm normally laid back but when it comes to things of a spiritual nature, I am armed and loaded and ready to shoot! Unfortunately at times I exude WAY too much force in my delivery thus grinding the offender into a fine powder. This is NOT the way a child of God should act but I did it....AGAIN!!!Without getting into the gory details, there was a bone I had to pick with my husband and I picked it yesterday. But...I went too far. I made an accusatory statement afterwards which really hurt him. My thinking was "I was right so suck it up and deal with it." After speaking with him this morning, he said he was disappointed in how I said something. He agreed with what I said, and that he was wrong about something, but he was upset at the remark I made afterwards. But I stood by what I said. In fact I went on this long tirade defending myself on my holy high-horse and when I decided to give him a moment to speak, he said something ...
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True Feminine Beauty
2007-10-15 12:36:00
This topic was raised elsewhere by a Christian and caused me some concern so I wanted to put it here. This person gave suggestions on how to tell your daughters and wives they are pretty without following the world's definition of beauty. While I think the author had good intentions, I think he is still succumbing to a worldly view. He suggests: (I only quoted relevant points)1) "Don't just tell your wife and daughters they are beautiful - show them with hugs, kisses, holding hands, taking them on dates. If all you do is tell the women in your life they are beautiful, but never show them, they won't believe you."2) "Affirm them in ways not related to beauty. Women want to be valued and know that they are contributing. Being pretty helps them feel valued. This seems to work in reverse. Since they feel valued when they know they are pretty, if you help them to feel valued, they will also feel pretty. so find what your wife and daughters like to do, and constantly affirm them in it...
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Speaking the Truth In Love
2007-10-15 10:05:00
Eph. 4:1515Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. "In love" does not mean to be soft and gentle. To show agape love (and this is the exact word from the original Greek) means with brotherly love, affection, good will. Many people think 'in love' means how you approach them but really 'in love' means why you do it. Are you trying to save them from making a mistake? Are you trying to impart truth? Are you trying to shine the light on their error? When you do these things you do love that person. There is a time for boldness and gentleness but if you rebuke in a tone louder than a whisper, most people would think of you as unloving. Removing stumbling blocks for your brother is an act of love. Exposing false doctrine is an act of love. Correcting and rebuking is an act of love."Speaking the truth" is one word in the Greek - "alhqueontev" or aletheuo (al-ayth-yoo). It means "to be true in doctrine and profession"...
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"Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?"
2007-10-12 01:15:00
This question came up in a discussion group I joined "Christian Bloggers Spreading The Word so I thought I'd comment here also because maybe more can benefit from it.This is not a study - this is just my experience as I've walked with the Lord.I have found that there's no formula in order to get God to act. There's no 'magical' words to say, it doesn't matter which ministry I support, no amount of good deeds will work, and it doesn't matter how much I tithe. Before I get into this we must realize that we are not here for US - but for Him. We were created for Him, to honor, obey, and give Him glory.Let's look at material things we might pray for....financial needs, job, food, house, healing etc. These things are very important, and some are essential to survival and there's nothing wrong with praying for these things. The Bible says He knows what we need before we ask. We should not get discouraged if we don't 'hear' anything because this is our opportunity to live by f...
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For All Those Who Are Lonely
2007-10-08 11:27:00
A dear brother, Michael, inspired me to write about this subject after reading his blog entry.As some of you know I just got married and you're probably wondering what am I doing talking about being lonely. Hang in there and give me a shot.I've never been a person to get 'lonely'. While I enjoyed the company of others, I was just as happy doing things by myself - I've always been that way. I've been in lots of relationships and when they went bad, I moved on quickly with no baggage. (now you're really wondering what I'm doing talking about this)Fast-forward....When I received Jesus, and during the years following I wondered if He had someone special for me. I prayed about this and different men came into my life and I wondered if he was 'the one'. Of course they weren't and again, it didn't bother me. I thought that being married was the Christian thing to do (and it is)- along with bearing children and so that's really why I prayed. Deep down, I could take it or leave ...
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The "Little Things" Jesus Does.
2007-10-07 05:19:00
The following is something I wrote in my journal four years ago. I wanted to share with everyone because it showed me that Jesus does little things for us that we might miss. He loves us and cares for us so much, that these "little things" are actually HUGE when you remember that they came from the Creator of heaven and earth yet He reveals this love to each of us individually. Amazing!!!!9/8/03I prayed yesterday that I could see the little things He does for me in my life - the little things that I wouldn't notice. I went to bed and I woke up at midnight and spent time with Him in prayer and reading the Bible. I asked that He reveal to me when He does something little so I so I can give Him glory that is due Him. After reading I was still tired so I went back to sleep but I kept the light on. (something I've never done)I don't know why I did this but I did it.I had 4 horrible nightmares last night - probably because I watched that video from Ministry "Stigmata." I kept waking u...
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"I've Got Nothing To Say" - There! I Said It!
2007-10-07 04:03:00
Have you ever said that to Jesus? I have. I've also had nothing to confess because in my estimation, I haven't deliberately sinned so there was nothing that I was aware of. I've also said that I didn't feel like praying. How irreverent is that?!?! I also told Him I'd rather be doing something else. Wow! I figure He already knows my heart so there's no reason to pretend. What good is it to force it when He knows my heart is elsewhere? And my saying these things to Him is usually done because I've done everything else imaginable...I've already cleaned, shopped, did my nails, my hair, gave myself a facial and so on and since there's nothing on tv, out of boredom I come to Jesus and when I do, I've got nothing to say. Sounds awful doesn't it? That's because IT IS!!! Does this mean I'm not a Christian? No. Does it mean I lack love for Him and possibly others? Yes. Does this mean I took my eyes off my first love? Yes.Does this mean I'm loving the world more than Him? Yes.Doe...

Question in Acts.
2007-10-03 22:10:00
I was reading from Acts this afternoon and my NIV study notes made it seem like it was bad to refer to God as the Most High God. The reasons were because evil people, and possessed people, referred to Him using that title. (Mark 5:2-man possessed by evil spirit, Num 24:16 Balaam a pagan prophet, Isa 14:14 quote from serpent, Acts 16:18 slave girl/fortune teller, Dan 3:26 Nebuchadnezzar)It also said that the Most High God was not used by Christians or Jews in the NT and cited Acts 7:48 as proof of this but for the life of me, I cannot see it. (not to mention that it IS in the NT - Heb 7:1)In context:Acts 7:44-48 44"Our forefathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the desert. It had been made as God directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. 45Having received the tabernacle, our fathers under Joshua brought it with them when they took the land from the nations God drove out before them. It remained in the land until the time of David, 46who enjoyed God's f...
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Got a New Look
2007-10-03 01:30:00
This blog is under working construction. I got tired of looking at dots so I was playing around and created this nifty template. But my Archive links are messed up and I'm missing a bunch of stuff so if you see something out of place, that's me playing around again.
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A Message to Send to Your Hireling "Pastors"
2007-10-01 22:30:00
You're Not Fulfilling Your Biblical Duty!____________________________________ ____________________Repent!You are Supposed to Be a Christian Pastor . God Has Given You a Clear Job To Do. But, You’re Not Doing It!The reason you’ve been sent a link to this web page is because your sermons do not preach that which is in accord with sound Biblical doctrine. Instead, you are preaching sermons that tickle itching ears.The Bible Warns Us About Preachers Like You.2 Timothy 4:3-4 says, “For the time is coming when people will not endure sound doctrine, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.”Jesus Didn’t Die On the Cross so that people can...Be Wealthy.Celebrate Recovery.Have Abundant Blessings Here on Earth.Get out of debt.Have a Fulfilling Career.Live Their Best Lives Now.Find Their Purpose.Expand Their Territory.Experience God’s Perfect Plan for The...
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Chart O'Sins
2007-09-30 18:37:00
When I was a new believer, I was zealous to obey Jesus. I spent a lot of time examining and critiquing myself in every area imaginable starting with my thoughts.So one day I got the idea that I should make a list of my sins - and me being extremely left-brained and analytical, decided to make an Excel spreadsheet charting all of my sins. I would carry this sheet around with me all day long and when I sinned, I put a check in the appropriate cell. This soon changed into a number because I sinned several times per entry. I figure I would also examine weekly trends of each individual sin to identify particular problem areas.But then I noticed something....as the weeks went by, I noticed that my chart had fewer and fewer numbers (or checks). I was thrilled that I was sinning less. I was feeling kind of good about myself. I thought I was well on my way to becoming a good Christian.Then one day I noticed that there were no checks in the cells. I had been sin-free for about three days. It ...
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The Danger of a Sinful Thought Life
2007-09-29 22:38:00
(excerpt from The Vanishing Conscience by John MacArthur)No sin is more destructive to the conscience than the sin that takes place in the arena of the mind. Sins of the mind assault the conscience like no other sins, because the conscience is their only deterrent. After all, who but God and the sinner ever knows bout them? "Who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man, which is in him?" (2 Corin 2:11). Many people who will not do evil deeds are nevertheless boldly evil in their thoughts. A man who abstains from fornication for fear of getting caught might convince himself it is all right to indulge in salacious fantasies because he thinks no one else will ever discover such a private sin. The sins he deliberately entertains in his mind may be a thousand times more evil than anything he would ever think of doing before others. Scripture says his guilt is the same as if he acted out his fantasies.To indulge in sins of thought, therefore, is to molest the con...
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Note to Readers....
2007-09-29 20:27:00
I think I should have written this early on - to let you all know where I'm coming from. A lot of the things I write I think are to scare myself and keep myself in check sometimes. I rarely write any "feelgood" messages - I tend to focus on verses of warning and condemnation because I'm terrified of being complacent and comfortable. Every time I read a rebuke in the Bible, I always think I'm guilty of it. I read James and I about fell over! I'm not dark or depressed or anything. I just don't want to be 'content' when I'm really in jeopardy.So please know that the things I post, while they are for everyone generally, they mainly are reminders for me. I'm really pointing the finger at myself. If I post a sort-of rebukey type of message, that does not mean that I have mastered that issue. It means I saw something in myself, a warning bell went off, and I want to put it up (because it forces me to think about it) as a sort of boundary for me, and secondly for someone else if th...
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Make Sure You're a Christian - Test Yourselves
2007-09-29 03:41:00
This is long so pack a lunch!Going to church doesn't make you a Christian . Neither does responding to an altar call, or saying the sinner's prayer, or being a good person. You are only a Christian if Christ is in you which can be tested and proven according to Scriptures.Test Yourself2 Corin. 13:5 5Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 1 Corin. 11:28, 31 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 31For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 2 Corin. 13:5 5Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?God gives us instructions on how we can and should 'test ourselves' in Scripture, which can be grouped into five major categories. 1) Gospel Belief and Confession; 2) Born Again/Sonship/Corre...
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Bloggers Against Abuse - Frivolous Lawsuit Abuse
2007-09-26 17:06:00
Happy Bloggers Against Abuse day!! I'm happy to be participating in this campaign to raise awareness on various issues. I have chosen....Lawsuit AbuseOur civil justice system is under attack by personal injury lawyers who abuse our legal system for person profit and gain. To make this salable to you, they convince you that it's for your own protection. This appeals to the "victim" because of the possible monetary gain which is usually handsome. What these greedy "fat-cats", lawyers and consumers alike, don't realize is that abusing our legal system harms the economy and job creation, threatens our access to affordable quality health care, and delays justice for the truly injured by clogging our courts. Ultimately the lawsuits hurt all of us.Below are examples of some of these outlandish suits.Karen Norman accidentally backed her car into Galveston Bay after a night of drinking. Norman couldn’t operate her seat belt and drowned. Her passenger managed to disengage herself and mak...
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What is Happening to Their Minds?
2007-09-24 12:02:00
Something is happening in the minds of people today and it's scaring me. I'm not talking about people who are mentally challenged or disturbed, or even the criminal minded. I'm talking about brothers and sisters in Christ.This is not a Bible study or a rant, this is me getting personal - trying to see if others have observed the same thing. I'm wondering if this is something new or has it always been this way and I've just been oblivious to it. I'll describe overall what I'm talking about and then I'll give examples.They only way I can describe this is that their minds are foggy, they don't understand what they just read, and/or flat-out deny what they just read. I'm not talking about people who have trouble interpreting what they read in the Bible - I'm talking about reading something plainly, then denying it.Ex: I read a chapter to someone over the phone about salvation. (this was a brother who has been a Christian for most of his life - at least 40 yrs.) I read it in c...
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Agree to Disagree on "Non-Essentials"
2007-09-21 06:05:00
"Let's just agree to disagree. After all, they're non-essentials ."Have you ever heard this phrase before? Of course you have. This is a common catch-phrase Christians like to use when they can't get the other person to share their belief. In the spirit of keeping the peace, they throw in the towel and move on. Well here's my thoughts....Non-essentialIf something is nonessential, then it is not important.The Bible said of itself that all of it is profitable. That's means all of it is important which means ALL of it is essential. We should be hanging on every word God says - He does not vainly babble like we do and so I repeat, All of it is essential.HumanityI also believe we are fallible. We can be wrong. I fully admit that I can be wrong.Agree to disagreeI hate the phrase "agree to disagree'. First I'll tell you why I hate it. By saying this, we are saying we're at an impasse, we're not going to get anywhere, so let's just drop the subject. If you drop the subject, you do...
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Do You Believe You Are Going to Heaven?
2007-09-21 05:15:00
I wrote this as a response to King'sKid's question on her blog so I thought I'd put it here too to reach more people.This is an excellent question. The people I’ve been dealing with for years would cite one verse - about believing on Jesus but it is much more than that….Believe upon Jesus:Believing upon Jesus (the right Jesus) is a necessity to being saved:John 3:18, “He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”But believing in Jesus is not enough:Shortly after John 3:16, it tells us in verse 21,“But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”Also, James 2:19-26 says,“Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had o...
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Evidence of the Trinity
2007-09-20 04:58:00
After browsing blogs this past week, I noticed that the issue of the Trinity has been coming up. I am finding, to my horror, that some people are modalists - a belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one person with different offices. This denies Jesus as the Son of God, denies the Holy Spirit that was sent to each of us which in turn implies that the Bible is fallible.Everyone who believes in the Trinity can cite Jesus' baptism as evidence of the Trinity but are there other verses? I'm going to color code verses that apply to each...Father = RedSon = BlueHoly Spirit = GreenIsaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;" (This is a triadic passage because Jesus applies the text to Himself in Luke 4:18-30)Isaiah 63:8-19: "For He said, "Surely, they are My people, Sons who will not deal falsely." S...
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The Mathetes Award
2007-09-19 05:26:00
What is the Mathetes Award ? Mathetes is the Greek word for disciple, and the role of the disciple (per the Great Commission) is to make more disciples. To be honest I didn't know what this meant until I went to Dan King of management by God 's site. I was given this award from Jerry Beuterbaugh of FishHawk Droppings because of Belt of Truth Ministries and I must say I'm quite surprised. I'm also very thankful. There's nothing I enjoy more than spreading God's truths, learning, teaching, and discussing doctrinal issues. I may have been acknowleged in receiving this award but all glory goes to God Almighty because I have done nothing.I'd like to take this opportunity to award five bloggers for acting in the role of a disciple of Christ. I have found their sites to be most informative, truthful, and beneficial to all. They are as follows:Just the WORD -Please! by King's KidWesley's Blog by TruthofaKing"Post-trib" or "Pre-trib" by Roger ArmstrongUnworthy Saints by CLiving Ki...

Doubting Thomas - Read Without Assumption
2007-09-18 13:08:00
I'm sure we're all familiar with the doubting Thom as story. Thomas didn't believe the other disciples saw Jesus and he said he wouldn't believe unless he put his fingers into Jesus' wounds. Well what if I were to tell you that Thomas never touched Jesus? That every time you heard that story from a preacher that he was wrong. That every time you read that story you assumed he touched Him. Don't throw that rock and call me a heretic just yet. :) Read for yourself..John 20:24-29 (KJV)24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, [Thomas] was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be...
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What Does it Mean to be After God's Own Heart? (like David)
2007-09-18 03:46:00
How was David after God's own heart? What does that mean exactly? Does it mean to constantly read your Bibles, meditate, and pray unceasingly? While we are to do these things, is this what God means? Was David a man of status? No. He was a shepherd, a warrior, a musician, and a ladies man. Was he holy and sinless? No. The Bible tells us that no one other than Jesus Christ was ever able to live a sinless life. In fact the Bible gives many details of David's life and quickly dispels the idea that he was holy enough to be a man after God's own heart. I think there are several reasons why David was after God's own heart. One reason is David's heart.....After David committed adultery with Bathsheba and had her husband Uriah killed to cover up the sin, God sent Nathan to him to confront him with sin. We see the real heart of David in this incident. 2 Samuel 12:13 Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." Nathan replied, "The LORD has taken away your sin. You are no...
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Calling all Christian bloggers - this is for you....
2007-09-15 22:11:00
I don't know why I didn't think of this before... First let me say that spreading the Word and reaching people is the most important thing and I think we all can agree on that. I don't think any one of us has a competitive spirit about us when it comes to our blogs. Sure we all want exposure but at the very core, I believe we all want some things that are much more important - to reach other people. Every blog is different and unique and what I'm suggesting is a wider exposure for your blogs in message board world. Namely mine! :) I will add you to my Blog forum if you join my message board, Belt of Truth Ministries (and participate a little so that we can get to know you). We both win - you get more exposure for your blogs and I get new members (and easy access to your blogs because the links are right there and I don't have to search blogcatalog!). Hope to see you there! (can't get the link to work - please copy and paste or click on the link in the upper left corner of t...
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End Time Parallel - Antichrist and Elijah
2007-09-15 11:10:00
I was on a site that spoke about an end time parallel between the AC and Elijah . This article was HUGE and so I’m going to paraphrase for brevity’s sake.Quick recap of Elijah the Tishbite:The twelve tribes of Israel were divided into two groups. Jeraboam (sp?) was the king of 10 tribes in the North, and Rehoboam (sp?) was king of two tribes in the South. Both were evil but Jeraboam was more so. He did not want both kingdoms to be united, because they both served the same God. All Jews were required by law to go up to Jerusalem three times a year to observe Passover, Pentecost and the Feast of Tabernacles. Jeroboam knew that as long as his people regarded the high priest in Jerusalem (who favored the rule of Rehoboam) as their spiritual authority, his control over the ten tribes would not be secure. So, Jeroboam’s scheme included displacing the religion of Israel with a "new" religion. And these people accepted this new religion quickly. In comes Elijah who was not a great man ...
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Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation?
2007-09-14 13:47:00
It is true that numerous Bible verses speak of the promise of salvation with no mention of repentance. These verses merely say to "believe" on Jesus Christ and you shall be saved (Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9). However, the Bible makes it clear that God is holy and man is sinful, and that sin makes a separation between the two (Isaiah 59:1,2). Without repentance from sin, wicked men cannot have fellowship with a holy God. We are dead in our trespasses and sins (Ephes.2:1) and until we forsake them through repentance, we cannot be made alive in Christ. The Scriptures speak of "repentance unto life" (Acts 11:18). We turn from sin to the Savior. This is why Paul preached "repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ" (Acts 20:21).The first public word Jesus preached was "repent" (Matt 4:17). John the Baptist began his ministry the same way (Matt 3:2). Jesus told His hearers that without repentance, they would perish (Luke 13:3). If belief is all that is necessary for salvat...
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Stained Glass Masquerade
2007-09-14 13:33:00
Stained Glass Masquerade by Mark Hall and Nicole NordemanIs there anyone that fails Is there anyone that fallsAm I the only one in church todayFeeling so small?Cause when I take a look aroundEverybody seems so strong.I know they’ll soon discoverThat I don't belong.So I tuck it all away like everything’s ok.If I make them all believe it, maybe I’ll believe it too.So with a painted grin I play the part again.So everyone will see me the way that I see them.Are we happy plastic people under shiny plastic steeplesWith walls around our weakness and smiles to hide our painBut if the invitation’s open to every heart that has been brokenMaybe then we close the curtain on our stain glass masquerade.Is there anyone who’s been there. Are there any hands to raise.Am I the only one who’s traded in the altar for a stage?The performance is convincing and we know every line by heart.Only when no one is watching can we really fall apart.But would it set me free if I dared to let you seeTh...

My observation of some Christians...
2007-09-10 05:45:00
What I'm about to say is not directed at anyone specifically, but a group of "Christians " in general. This is something I've observed (for as long as I've been saved anyway) and something my parents have observed since they've been saved (since the 70's) and it seems to be consistent. I've found that the people who scream Hallelulah the loudest, people who do the most 'service' for God (and tell you about it), people who are super spiritual, super loving (not Biblical love but a friendly superficial love that never rebukes or warns or helps bros/sisters out of sin etc.), who follows every preacher and thinks all of them are doing God's work and just loves them in spite of their message because they are just so loving and kind and they do their best to make sure you know it, (notice it's all about them and how you perceive them - an image if you will), the people who sing the loudest, who have their hands permanently pointed skyward as the tears trickle down their faces (ev...
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Biblical Shepherds - Are Mega-Churches Lacking?
2007-09-10 05:33:00
Biblical Shepherds-Are mega-churches lacking? Most people frown upon mega-churches due to strange doctrines so I don’t have to get into that. That’s obvious to most. But I think there may be something else we’re missing, another reason why mega-churches may not be Biblical. What does the Bible say about a good shepherd? A good shepherd knows his sheep. John 10:14 14I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. He knows them by name. John 10:3 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. The shepherd should see to the needs of the sheep. He should also feed the sheep. John 21:15-17 15So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; ...
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What is the Purpose of the Church?
2007-09-10 05:21:00
What is the purpose of the church? Firstly, let’s define “church”. I am referring to the true body of Christ, not an organization with the label ‘church’ on it. I’m referring to people, individuals who make up the body of Christ. This means that the Church is made up of only Christians, not a mix of different religions. Colossians 1:12 says that the saints are the ones who will receive the inheritance. In the context of this verse the word "saints" is referring to those who have heard and believed the gospel of Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:26-27 God's Word says that the mystery of the gospel has been shown to the saints. Not everyone understands or accepts the gospel, those who reject God and His plan for salvation are not part of the Church. Church by definition is a group of Christians who come together and worship God and have fellowship with each other. In II Corinthians 13:11 Paul says that the members of the Church are to be like-minded. This means that they all ...
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