Pre-1967 borders are often proposed as a part of a “land for peace” deal. Jacob lived for seventeen more years after he arrived in Egypt. When he was 147 it was near the time for Israel to die. He called… Read More ›
Faith
I wish…
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I wish there was no more war I wish all people would learn to get along with each other I wish love were not used as a word that means nothing I wish Christ was… Read More ›
The Christian’s Magna Charta
This an excellent devotional on defending oneself from Satan. We all need to be strong in the Creator of our faith… by Neil Anderson Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might… Read More ›
reservoirs and hosepipes
Water. It’s vital. Jesus said to the woman, “Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again. Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst — not ever. The water I give will be an artisan spring within,… Read More ›
Selfless love
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Love is an awesome thing. We all desire love and to be loved. Love has a not so good side to it as well. Why do we love, what is the reason behind it? Many things are… Read More ›
Has Intelligent Design Helped Science?
While there are often many denials of Intelligent Design being “science” in any significant way, I would like to focus on only one of the arguments that I hear offered somewhat regularly. That is, that ID is a “science stopper”… Read More ›
How Is It That There Are Divisions In The Church? The Answer Is Simple!
How can it be that there are divisions in The Church? And when I refer to The Church here, I speak of the Universal Church, The Body Of Christ. Well, I was reading John 17 today, “The High Priestly Prayer”… Read More ›
The Illusion
I grew up in the 80′s. Before David Blaine and Chris Angel there was David Copperfield. Over the course of several prime time specials he made the Statue of Liberty disappear, walked through the Great Wall of China and escaped… Read More ›
Dim Sum – Banquets
Once on an assignment to China, our team had a surprise invitation from one of our host affiliate’s staff. It was his wedding banquet and we were invited to his home which was two and a half hours’ car ride… Read More ›
Compliments and Criticism—The Difference May Surprise You
by Wayne Stiles http://www.waynestiles.com/compliments-and-criticism-the-difference-may-surprise-you/#more-4020 The trouble with most of us,” someone once said, “is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.”That’s really true. Go ahead, ruin me. (Photo by diego_cervo, via Vivozoom ) The truth is, we… Read More ›
Words From Carl The Muse
Some Words From: Carl The Muse It takes some drought to truly appreciate the rain and its takes some hurting to help you endure the pain but after the drought and the pain comes the sunshine and the rain…. Read More ›
Blessed Are They Who Mourn…
Today’s guest post is written by Lisa, in her own words she says, “The Art of Pursuit is made up of snapshots of my journey as a 20-something single Christian woman following hard after God” . You can read more… Read More ›
Prayer Request for ChristianBlessings and its reach
Reblogged from ChristianBlessings: Folks with renewed focus and a request for Corporate Prayer I have updated Our Prayer http://ptl2010.com/our-prayer/ with the following: It is my (ptl2010) fervent personal wish and encouragement to all involved as Contributor or reader… Read More ›
A Question That Changes Everything
In 2003, I was named President of Thomas Nelson. It was an extremely busy time. I made some major changes to my executive team and had two vacant positions. As a result, I essentially had three jobs. Photo courtesy of… Read More ›
A Life of Wisdom: The Beginning of Knowledge
Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” You are on a journey. The decisions that you make, great or small, will have the possibility of having a long-term impact on you, your family, and… Read More ›
How to Love Like Jesus — Living Water and the Fluid Life: John 4:40
Photo by Carnie Lewis, Creative Commons …when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. John 4:40 How Jesus Loved People Jesus was on his way to Galilee when He encountered… Read More ›
God????
(Photo credit Wikipedia) Who is God and why do I need Him? I’m just fine on my own! I will worry about God later, much later. I have plenty of time to worry about “getting right with God”…. Read More ›
Blessed Are The…
Sermon on the Mount painted by Ivan Makarov 1889 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit… Read More ›
Is condemning the fallen bad for the Church?
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved (John 3:17). Everybody stumbles and everybody fall sometimes; including the most pious among us. However, as Christians we routinely ignore these fundamental biblical facts, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)… “There is none righteous,… Read More ›
Struggling with anxiety?? Over stressed??
Are you struggling with anxiety? Did you know that we don’t have to have anxiety in our lives! That’s right – we can overcome even the slightest trace of anxiousness if we give everything over to God . Ho Hum… Read More ›
How to Love Like Jesus — Focus and Flow: John 4:31-34
How to Love Like Jesus — Where’s Your Focus? Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought… Read More ›
Our First Line of Defense
by Neil Anderson September 2 OUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Ecclesiastes 8:5, 6 NIV The wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter I had dear… Read More ›
Sounds in the Sky
Just a quick note here, please pray for Drusilla if you would that her shoulder would be healed. Thank you to those of you who pray. 🙂 I have re-injured my right shoulder and it is affecting my right arm… Read More ›
A Prayer
Heavenly Father, I pray you would grant me the strength to make it through each day. Lord I cannot live this life on my own…I so desperately need you. Strengthen my arms…and guide my steps. Show me the path I… Read More ›
Chasing After God’s Heart
For all you men out there, check out the great guys Mark and Mike at Solomons Porch Radio. The most recent show dealt with being a man after God’s own heart and what that looks like. These are thirty minute… Read More ›
‘Body of Christ’
I was thinking the other night about just how important we are all to one another. We are truly linked together within the body of Christ, and what connects us is LOVE one for another. Love is like veins within… Read More ›
Knowing God (Part Two)
“When My Father and Mother Forsake Me, Then The Lord Will Take Me Up” — Psalm 27:10 Well, they did and He did. God kept His promise. ~=~=~=~=~ The primary way that I have known God through out my life… Read More ›
Harvest Crusade Starts Tonight
This is a great message from Pastor Greg Laurie, a perfect message to listen to before the crusade which begins tonight! It’s Time to Preach the Gospel Luke 10:1-3 Tune in starting tonight to see Harvest Crusade program with Greg… Read More ›
Knowing God (Part One)
One of my regular readers and commenters asked me if I could calculate how much of my knowing God has to do with bible knowledge and how much has been through personal experience. I had to think about it, but… Read More ›
Bride-Atude Eight: The Light Keepers
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… We have a habit of associating persecution only with ‘non-Christian’ countries and oppressive regimes. Especially in democratic societies we tend automatically to think that… Read More ›