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Attaining Christian Maturity By : Josprel Christians should primarily be concerned for the spiritual aspect of growth. The words of Jesus, when He was tempted by Satan to turn stone into bread, attest to this: "Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." PUT YOUR FAITH IN GOD IN DEALING WITH YOUR DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND FEARS By : Stan Popovich Sometimes, your fears may overwhelm you to the point that you feel like giving up. When this happens, the next step is to put your faith in God. Using the help of God can make a big difference in overcoming your fears, anxieties, and depression. Poll says American Youth Waning on Christianity – Secularism Edges Forward By : Rev Michael Bresciani One of the requirements governing the selection of judges who sat at the gates of ancient Israel’s cities was that they had to be at least sixty years old. Most people don’t need to make it to sixty to understand the wisdom of this rule. But for those who do, here is some help. Spiritual Warfare By : Josprel Born again Christians are at war; they are battling spiritual forces! Ever since Lucifer lost his exalted heavenly position and was cast from heaven, due to his pride and rebellion against God, he has been in a fury against the people of God. With lies The Discipline of the Cross By : Josprel The discipline of the cross focuses all that we are or ever hope to be, all our possessions and desires, in Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Master. He is our worldview. Though it may appear paradoxical to the carnal mind, it is our crucifixion with Jesus that authenticates our resurrection with Him. Like the risen Lord, our resurrection is validated by the marks of crucifixion. Old Landmarks By : Josprel The Old Testament empathically prohibited the removal of a neighbor's landmark. Moses commanded Israel, "Do not move your neighbor’s property line, established long ago in the land that the Lord your God is giving you” (Deuteronomy 19:14). So sacrosanct did Moses consider landmarks that at the crossing of the Jordan River, he issued a directive that the Levites were to loudly proclaim, among other things, "God’s curse on anyone who moves a neighbor’s property line” (Deuteronomy 27:17). What Are You Doing for God? By : Josprel One Sunday, Dwight L. Moody, the great evangelist of two centuries ago was preaching at his church in Chicago. Suddenly he pointed a finger at a young woman in the pews. “What are you doing for God?” he asked her. Why Don't You Grow Up? By : Josprel The urge to grow is not unique to the natural world; spiritual life also demands growth. And similar to the natural world, if growth is not accomplished, stunting occurs. Christians must grow to not experience stunting. What Happened to Holiness? Personification with a Purpose By : Josprel Something has happened to Holiness! In the frenzy of our activities, we don't see her around anymore. Actually, come to think about it, it look as if she has been gone a long while. We didn’t evict her; but since we only recently noticed her absence, it is evident we have neglected her. Yes, our Holiness is missing! This Is Christianity By : Joshua Goodling Mark Twain is quoted as saying; "If Christ were here now there is one thing he would not be - a Christian." The sad truth is the way many people who claim to be Christians today live their lives, Mr. Twain would be correct. A Christian by definition is a person who believes in and strives to live as Jesus Christ would live. Christianity is not an organized religion, it is not a certain denomination, it is a way of life. Alcohol’s Protégé By : DeAnna Brooks During the ten years of our marriage, my husband only shared one paternal remembrance with me … his only one, or so he said. Maybe he could recall it because the memory shrouded itself in darkness, something he didn’t have to see. Something only his ears knew. But hearing failed to safeguard that tender listening heart. We All Want the Burning Bush By : Lisa Holloway Miscommunication abounds. When it can be so hard to reach understanding in the here and now, where does that leave us in conversations with God? Read this short article, sprinkled with just a touch of humor, to find out. Are you a lifter or a limiter? By : Mark Crossley This article challenges us in our everyday relationships to either lift others up or try an limit their potential. Which one will you choose today? Enjoying memorable moments!!! By : Mark Crossley This article encourages you to enjoy good moments when they arise as they dont last forever. The Lords Prayer – Gods will be done on Earth! By : Mark Crossley This is an article I felt that I should write as God led me to do regardings Gods will be done taken from The Lord's Prayer. I hope you are blessed by this article. Dealing with skeletons in the closet!!! By : Mark Crossley This article encourages us to deal with issues in our life and is based around Psalm 139. Happy reading!!! There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus!!! By : Mark Crossley This is a heart stiring article that many people need to read based around Romans 8 v 1 - 4. I hope the Lord will speak to you through this article. Is God calling you to the humble life? By : Mark Crossley This article is around humility and perhaps today God needs you to be humble before him. This article could bless your heart if you choose to read it. The Last Foot Race By : Jerry D. Ousley Sometimes growing old stinks. You come to the point where you just can't do what you used to do. I remember my last foot race . . . When The Roof Caves In, The Floor Falls Out, and The Walls Are On Fire By : Joshua Goodling We humans are practically trained to ask, “Why God?” when a problem or trial comes into our lives. We expect everything to happen in our lives perfectly. We want life to be a bed of roses or a silver platter! Without trials and troubles, however, we would never learn to trust God. “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” By : Mark Crossley This is my interpretation of the well known scripture Luke 10 bringing it into the modern day. Are you a good Samaritan today? It’s good to be …………. popular? By : Mark Crossley This article is on the issue of popularity. Enjoy. Psalm 139 – “Get your house in order B4 you go next door!” By : Mark Crossley This article asks the questions before you critise others should you first be right before Man and God first based around Psalm 139. Who holds the keys to your destiny? By : Mark Crossley This article looks at the isssue of doors and who opens and closes them in our lives today. If at first you dont succeed, try and try again By : Mark Crossley This article is for those who are waiting for success to happen and never to give up on wanting what your heart desires. Amen. I Need You By : Debe I need to feel your touch, please cleanse me and restore me. Our Gardener By : Debe "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Revelation of The Cross By : veejoe7 The powerful revelation of the Cross is love. He loved the world that He gave his son to the world so that we who may believe in Him may not perish but have eternal life. That all may have fellowship with God, to have love with God, to share in the glory with God, to share in God’s power, and to endue the world with His power and strength which only comes from the Holy Spirit. It’s life in its perfection. Rise Up By : Mark Stidham Over the years the Church of Jesus Christ is apiritual institution, loved by God and protected by the Son, but she has to make a choice to rise up in that love and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Float Like A Butterfly By : Venus Laney Ready to fly...the stages of development for ministry. The life cycle of the butterfly beautifully describes the various stages we must go through before we are ready to take flight. When You Can't Trust His Hand, Trust His Heart By : Shari Weigerstorfer "...There are seasons when we go through times that seem unbearable. When you ask, "Where are you, Lord? Don't You care?" And your questions are met with silence from the One you trust..." Claiming God's Promises By : Jeffrey R. Snell Considers why holding to God's many promises can seem offensive to unbelievers and how we can respond in a godly way. Not Taking Our Deads By : Heraclitus This article highlights the fact that many Christians can't partake of important blessings and supplies of grace because we leave out an indispensable part of God's requirement of us. Saving Dwarfs From Forlorn Encystment By : Heraclitus Salvation is supposed to rescue lives on every level, not provide a more improved means of living deformed. Total Forgiveness By : Mark Crossley This is an article on total fogiveness. Is that what you need to read today? It is in Christ we find out who we are! By : Mark Crossley Do you agree with the above statement? Sin – Made any recently? By : Mark Crossley This is a great article on sin. Do you believe God exists? By : Mark Crossley Did you answer yes to the question above? Christianity verses other religions By : Mark Crossley What are your thoughts on the above statement? Becoming a Christian! By : Mark Crossley Is becoming a Christian a good thing? Do you want to become a Christian? Another Perspective By : Mark Crossley Surely becoming a Christian is a great thing for you? Recovering from mistakes! By : Mark Crossley Are mistakes healthy? Is it easier to forget, forgive or neither? By : Mark Crossley Another column on forgiveness. What are your thoughts on the article? When The Father Says "No!" By : Shari Weigerstorfer A humorous explanation as to why some "Thou Shalt Not's" are disregarded as actually being sins. "No Problem!" By : Shari Weigerstorfer A humorous story illustrating how difficult we find it to trust God with our problems. "Sugar Coated" Words By : Shari Weigerstorfer A humorous story about how we "sugar coat" our words in the hope that others (and ourselves) will view our actions differently. Reactors and Chain Reactions By : Heraclitus Belief and unbelief have logical consequences and reach a point where the consequences of what we've sown to them overtake us for good or ill. Patient – Are you? By : Mark Crossley This article is about patience. Is this something you posses today? Do you have a hope for the future? By : Mark Crossley What is your response to the above question? Is it time to change your lifestyle? By : Mark Crossley Do you need help in changing you life today? The Commitment By : Shari Weigerstorfer Words from the Master calling us into deeper intimacy with Him: "...I knew all you would go through at the moment you gave your life to Me. And I committed to stay with you through it all. To cry when you cried. To wipe your tears. To heal your heart. Restore your trust. And build your life again. This is what I committed to when you committed your life to Me..." Should Christians stray away from addressing topical headline news? By : Mark Crossley What do you think? “Life Experiences”. By : Mark Crossley I hope you enjoy the article. “Are you a good listener”. By : Mark Crossley What is your anser to the above title? “Courage” By : Mark Crossley Are you a courageous or do you need to be more of a courageous person? Can God heal today? By : Mark Crossley What do you think? “Bear this in Mind” By : Mark Crossley This is an article for those who want to change their thought patterns. 'Peace be with you today friends”. By : Mark Crossley This article is about peace. Is this something you need to hear to today? “Being an example” By : Mark Crossley Is being an example easy or hard? Turning over a new leaf By : Mark Crossley This article is about turning over a new leaf. Is this something you need to do today? It’s never too late to reflect on our lifestyles!. By : Mark Crossley Is this something you agree with today? The Essence of Compassion By : Shari Weigerstorfer Lessons from the book of Job urging caution when counseling. "...We need to be careful whom we presume to advise and judge. God is near to the brokenhearted. How much more so when it is He, Himself, who may have allowed the adverse circumstances for His own purposes?" Coming Forth As Gold By : Shari Weigerstorfer Many times we don't give the Lord the opportunity to fight our battles for us. We fail Him when we don't trust Him with our circumstances. This true story illustrates His great faithfulness on our behalf. The Land The Lord Has Given You By : Shari Weigerstorfer "So Joshua said to the sons of Israel, 'How long will you put off entering to take possession of the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you?'" (Joshua 18:3) Sometimes God has already done everything He ever plans on doing besides assuring our success. Sometimes He's just waiting for us. His Presence Is Just A Prayer Away By : Shari Weigerstorfer "...Every so often, my relationship with God can seem this way. Some days my life is filled with black, hostile clouds. The warmth of God's love feels far away. I look but can't see Him. But faith assures me He's there, just like the sun. His wonderful presence is just a prayer away..." "Giving" Thanks By : Shari Weigerstorfer An article on inter-cultural customs causing us to question just exactly what God meant when He commanded us to "give" thanks. Turning Distress to De-stress By : Henrietta Elegunde Distress is a character altering conditions which can open door to Satan, when we don’t take authority over it. It doesn’t matter how nice someone is, when stressed, they can behave like a monster for that moment. Stress can open doors to other diseases, but we can overcome it by taking adequate time out. Dealing With Fear By : Henrietta Elegunde Fear leads to lost opportunities. It can rob us of our confidence, if we allow it to control us. Fear can be overwhelming. It is a form of battle of the mind, and spiritual warfare. Satan always tries to control people with some sort of fear. For example: fear of failure, fear of success (can I keep this up?), Fear of loneliness, fear of rejection, fear of criticism, and the list goes on. How To Mend Your Broken Heart By : Henrietta Elegunde Broken heart experience is a very painful experience. Even after some time has passed, pain can be triggered back by anything that reminds you of your. It could be something as simple as hearing a music on the radio, that reminds us about our pain. Even though pain can get better with time, what you do with the time is determines how long our healing process is. Time is not the best healer, what we do with that time is the best healer. I once met a woman who put her life on hold for 14 years after a painful divorce, and was still hurting, 14 years later. Stop Hurting-Start Loving By : Henrietta Elegunde Life is a journey with optional destinations, where we end up is up to us. Pain can either be a new beginning, or you allow it steal your joy. This situation is trying to teach you something. You can either learn to move on, or get stuck painful emotions. You can either learn from pain and heal, or keep going round in circles. Unlock Your Full Potential By : Henrietta Elegunde In order to become successful, you have to develop a successful way of thinking (mindset), and redefine your life. Every successful achievement started in someone's mind. Macy's was once in someone's mind. Microsoft Windows was once in Bill Gates' mind. What you've achieved so far does not define your ability, but it defines the way you think about your ability. Change your thinking - change your success level - change your life! The Importance Of Obedience By : Carey W. Scott Reading, memorizing, and meditating upon the Word of God are of no value without obedience to the Word of God. To obey the Word of God means we do what the word of God teaches us in any situation. Obedience to the Word of God is the only way that the child of God can be pleasing to God in the new life. Abstract Prostitutes By : Heraclitus If you think all prostitution is about selling sex, think again. Faith Healing By : Carey W. Scott A healing is necessary when something is sick. In our situation, we are talking about our spiritual condition. Many christians have lost their spiritual health and need to be healed. When something is weakened by various trials or objects, then that something needs strengthening. So by necessary implication we can say that when we strengthen our faith, we are in a sense "faith healing". Getting My Act Together By : Heraclitus Getting it together can become a perpetual shadow chase never allowing us to rest unless we realize what it really means to "get it together". This Season That We've Entered By : Ann Doupont It truly is more blessed to give than to receive. As we're entering into the holiday season, we should think about the people who cross our paths. On Being Grateful By : Lee Easy to grasp thoughts on being grateful from a blessed man. Why not settle in, relax, reflect on what is said and respond with your own list? Book: Growing In God's Grace; Introduction/Table of Contents By : Carey W. Scott Our responsibility as Christians is to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Our ultimate goal is to develop ourselves to bring glory to His name. This study will establish the groundwork or the foundation of the things necessary in each of our lives to accomplish this goal. As we go through this study, we will learn several basic concepts that will serve to enhance our lives to a spiritual maturity, which the Lord desires from us. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch01: The Foundation By : Carey W. Scott Why is it that we expect Christians to be ready immediately after baptism to show signs of maturity and growth? Many Christians like the builder and the sports team expect the final result right away and then become confused, frustrated, and run out of patience. Christians want the championship rings and medals right away. They must, however, learn to develop and grow in stages that will ultimately get them the reward of their goal. In the Christian's thinking, that goal is heaven. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch02: Knowing The Profitable Things By : Carey W. Scott Let’s learn to put our trust in God's word. Our teaching must be by book, chapter, and verse. If we are to preach, we must only preach that which the word of God reveals. We cannot add theology to his word. We cannot add doctrine to his word. We can only teach the word so as to give the proper understanding. To explain the word of God in a language that people can relate to. To speak in a language that opens the mind to accept the words and apply them. By using symbols and examples, people can l Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch03: The Benefits Of Knowing By : Carey W. Scott Knowing the character of God can be learned through His word. Once again, we must emphasize the fact that the Bible is the word of God. It is to be accepted by faith as fact and not fiction. If we are to have any hope of the promises being fulfilled, we have to know that every word of God is inspired, and profitable for us. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch04: Bible Study By : Carey W. Scott We should always begin bible study with prayer. There is a window of opportunity by reading God's word. "God is speaking to me". This is how I should look at this opportunity. To see if I can serve God better by learning His will better and more accurately. The Bible has the pattern. The Bible has the words of life written in its pages. The Bible shows us the way. The Bible gives us hope. Do not take bible study lightly. Your soul depends on it. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch05: Prayer By : Carey W. Scott Prayer is a privilege that no Christian should take for granted. We must realize that when we pray, God listens. Imagine that; the same God who created the world, and sent His Son to die on the cross, will take time to listen to your prayers. Prayer is one of the greatest privileges that God has given us. There is no monetary charge for it. We should take advantage of it. Our spiritual well-being depends on it. Pray as often as you can and you will be better for it. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch06: Stewardship Or Service By : Carey W. Scott Our service we perform on behalf of others is in actuality an act of worship to God. God demands our service. God teaches us through His word to help others. We are to serve each other. We have obligations and responsibilities. God did not promise a bed of roses or an easy pathway. God promised a life of servitude. We are to become slaves of God. After our labors on earth are done, we will be allowed to rest from them. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch07: Worship By : Carey W. Scott We must worship God. There is a meaning for it. There is a reason for it. We must express it. When we study the process of living the Christian life, worship will take an important part in that area. We must learn all about worship. Not just the organized program of "church", but the entire aspect of service to God. Our life is worship to God. We must be sure that God is pleased. God knows all and sees all. We must constantly ask ourselves if we are acceptable. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch08: Participation In The Local Church By : Carey W. Scott The local church represents the universal church in the physical realm. Since the true church is spiritual in nature, the only body that can show itself to the world is the local church. God left us guidelines and rules to follow as to how to conduct ourselves. Since the local church is physical, it is in the world. The local membership consists of human beings. Though these humans have obeyed the gospel of Christ, there is still a chance that human error can occur. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch09: Understanding God's Will By : Carey W. Scott We need to know what God's will is for us. Simply stated; we must be like God to be pleasing to Him. That sounds like an impossible task, doesn't it? Well, the Bible commands and advises us over and over that we must be like Him. If the Bible tells us that, we have to know that it is possible, because God would not require anything of us of which we were not capable. The Bible is and can be our guide. The Bible tells us about God and it tells us about His will. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch10: Understanding By : Carey W. Scott This section will look at several words and their meanings. When we study certain words, we gain knowledge of what they mean. When we learn what they mean, we have a better understanding. To know what something means. To know why something is. And to have an absolute positive feeling of knowledge and how to apply it properly. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch11: The Light Of God By : Carey W. Scott The moon has no light of its own, but at night it is the brightest object in the sky. Why? It is because it is a reflection of a true light. We as Christians must be like the moon and reflect the true light of Jesus to the darkness of the world we live in. Christians are to let their light shine. Remember, every Christian is a light, and every Christian is responsible as to how brightly that light shines, leads, and guides those around themselves. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch12: Walking With God By : Carey W. Scott We cannot enjoy the pleasures of the world and stay on the straight and narrow. The choice is ours. God by His mercy and grace has given us the two options to choose from. We must make the right choice. Only you can do that. No one can do it for you. Others can help you, but nobody can force you. You must willingly live your life on the pathway that leads to heaven. The Bible is the roadmap, other Christians are your guiding lights, and Jesus is the way. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch13: Live And Living By : Carey W. Scott Every aspect of our lives should be dedicated to serving God. We must live our lives in ways that God has taught us to live in order to be righteous. This is a continuous process. It must continue our whole life. As long as we have breath, we have a duty to God. Once our breath is gone, we can rest from our labors, but not until then. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch14: Sharing The Gospel By : Carey W. Scott It takes a lot of courage to share the Gospel. Primarily, it is because of our own fears. We must go beyond our fears, and realize what God has done for us. We should be so thankful for what God has done for us that we are motivated to do something about it. Had someone not taken the time to teach you the Gospel, you could not have forgiveness of sins. You could not have a hope of salvation. Had Jesus not died on the cross, you could not be saved. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch15: Preaching The Word By : Carey W. Scott We must realize that everything we do teaches a lesson to someone. We must take ourselves out of the thinking that only preachers preach. Every child of God is a preacher. Not everyone stands in the pulpit to declare God's will. But every Christian teaches by example, word, and deed. We teach that we believe in God. We do this by the way we live. God has an important meaning in our lives. We demonstrate it by the way we live. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Appendix 1: Counting The Cost Of Discipleship By : Carey W. Scott There will be much that you learn and come to understand as you grow and study. However at the very beginning, you need to be willing to surrender your will to His, and be committed to follow and obey truth--whatever it takes and wherever it may lead you. Your love for the Lord will be the driving force that will empower you to keep the commandments John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Appendix 2: By : Carey W. Scott Dear Christian Friends, Though I do not know you, and you do not know me, please understand that I am concerned for your souls. I also am concerned for the souls of the lost. I cannot reach the lost in your world, only you can do that. I am encouraging you to "go" to the lost in your families, workplaces, neighborhoods, schools, and in public places. Yes you must live a faithful life before God. Book: Growing In God's Grace; Appendix 3: Snatch Them From The Fire By : Carey W. Scott The real lesson is in the overall picture of these events. Until we Christians can look upon souls of men as being lost, we will not make any effort at all to save them or attempt to snatch them out of the fire. As His disciples, we are given the great commission to go make other disciples. We are to teach others about God and His laws and His grace. We are to do this because we love souls and each other. Yet, without love, we are just wasting our time (1 Corinthians 13:2-3). In Celebration Of The "In Between" By : Lee Somewhere in between God's work in the past and the future... I find myself. And looking at me through the eyes of God, I see my importance. The Presence Of Jesus By : Lee Life with Jesus is a gift: and so is living with Jesus. The highest privilege I have as a Christian is the privilege of being able to develop and maintain my relationship with Christ. However... The Letter By : DeAnna Brooks A mother's loss receives a unique message of God's love. An Overdose of Lactose By : Ann Doupont We can liken some things in the natural world to things of the spirit. We need to be doers of God's Word in order to grow.
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