Tag Archives: Christianity
Christ’s Death the Ultimate Expression of the Love of God
God proved his love on the cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died it was God saying to the world—I love you. Billy Graham God sat in silence while the sins of the world were placed upon his Son. … Continue reading
F.Y.I. Some Thanksgiving History
What is Thanksgiving all about? Today, most families in our nation will hold some type of holiday gathering but the majority will not really spend any of that time doing the activity for which the day is intended. What about … Continue reading
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The History of Halloween, Is It Really Something Christians Should Celebrate?
Informed Christians should understand the origins of Halloween as they assess their level of involvement in celebrating what is actually a “pagan” holiday. According to Wikipedia, Halloween is typically linked to the celtic festival of Samhain which is derived from … Continue reading
Beware Fall Fall-out, Shelter Needed from Death by Watching…
As the temperatures descend and the evenings get chilly most of us move indoors. Fall leaves fly and the center of family life changes from the backyard and the patio grill to the … Continue reading
Authenticity = Totally Undisputed Credibility; The Difference Between Character and Reputation
It is fascinating to me in our contemporary culture, how easy it can be for an individual to foist a reputation that is based on very little true substance. Our current society feasts on the fluff of evaporating charisma while it starves for the true grit and moral fiber … Continue reading
Ten Great Personal Benefits to Blogging
1. Blogging allows you to meet interesting new people that you would not ordinarily meet and it is a great tool for introducing yourself to others. 2. Blogging is a great way to get attention to the cause of Christ … Continue reading
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What You Always Wanted to Know About Sabbath-rest but Were Afraid to Ask!
I took some much needed time off this week. It was a brief respite away from home and my daily grind but it yielded great benefits. Given a few days away, I began the gradual unwinding process that is … Continue reading
Meek and Humble Christians, What a Concept!
At times I grow weary of the way Christians posture themselves with one another. Sometimes it seems to me that the main objective of evangelicalism has degraded to being all about “correctness.” Rather than shining forth the characteristics of Christ and … Continue reading
Passing on Wisdom: The Art of Mentoring
Throughout history, training in the areas of marital life, childbearing, mothering and homemaking have always been lessons best passed on through one-on-one relationships. Generation to generation, the most important of life’s skills have been passed on informally in the … Continue reading
Demonstrating Spiritual Maturity Through Our Emotions
One of the most incredible parts of existing as a human being is coming to grips with the fact that we were created in the very image of God. As creations made expressly in His image He gave us … Continue reading
Changes Are Needed in Evangelism in America–Let Your Light So Shine Before Men
Linus’ buddy the little blonde girl may have had good results as an evangelist by hitting people over the head to get them to change their religious stance. But in the current climate of religious change in our country; it … Continue reading
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Thou Shalt Not Commit Blog Fraud
In this so-called “post-modern” world one of the big buzz words repeated again and again is authenticity. Post-moderns want to be authentic and call for those around them to be authentic as well. If you are foggy about … Continue reading
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Pray That They Might Follow Jesus Despite the Fray.
According to Dictionary.com the definition of fray is: 1. a fight, battle, or skirmish 2. a noisy quarrel or brawl. Today for better or for worse those who are choosing to come to Jesus in America must do … Continue reading
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Jesus is all about relationship–Are you willing to go there?
Making contact with God and maintaining a meaningful relationship with Him is at the very heart of what it means to be a Christian. The primary purpose for Jesus’ mission to this planet was to pay the way for reconciliation … Continue reading
Vision 2009 – A Vision for a Church God Can Grow
In 2008 according to pollster George Barna it became evident that Christianity’s image is indeed slipping among the younger generation. In an article entitled “A New Generation Expresses its Skepticism and Frustration with Christianity” Barna speaks of the book, entitled … Continue reading
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A Call To Give Thanks
Thanksgiving by definition means to express gratitude towards God. Thanksgiving was central to the Jewish faith and an essential part of worship according to the Old Testament. It was offered generally by the Jews in response to God’s concrete acts in … Continue reading
The Jewish Roots of a Thanksgiving Feast
The Pilgrim Separatists who settled at Plymouth Massachusetts and celebrated the first American Thanksgiving feast were Christians but the precedent for thanksgiving feasts traces back to the Old Testament and Judeo-Christian roots. The tradition of thanksgiving feasts began with the Jewish … Continue reading
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It’s November, let’s turn our hearts toward Thanksgiving
Tomorrow no matter what the outcome of our National election may be the reality is–life will still go on–and it will still be November 2008. Regardless of who wins and who loses we will be approximately three weeks off from the celebration of Thanksgiving … Continue reading
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Sarah Palin Calls for Intercession Believing God Will Do the “Right Thing for America”
While many are accusing Sarah Palin of arrogance and religious fanaticism, I view Sarah as the ultimate woman of faith. She is calling for prayer believing that in the end God will listen and what is right for America will happen on … Continue reading
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Sarah Palin―more than just a pretty face―the perfect VP for McCain.
On this blog we have had numerous comments questioning Sarah Palin’s ability to fulfill the role of vice president. There is a tendency to want to compare her to Obama who is obviously running for president. President and vice president … Continue reading
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Sarah Palin, a candidate “for such a time as this.”
I am the proud grandmother of a granddaughter named Avery Grace who will be one year old this month. My granddaughter is a very active one year old, beautiful in all ways, who also has Down Syndrome. Because of Avery’s … Continue reading
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Sacred Places of the Heart
Throughout God’s Word a recurring metaphor becomes evident; faithful believers are likened to travelers or pilgrims on the road of life. Psalm 84:5 declares, Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. … Continue reading
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Has your prayer life taken a turn for the better?
What benefits have you experienced during our recent season of prayer at Crossroads? For the past eight weeks we have seen a large number of the women at Crossroads commit to improving their prayer lives. Women have been attending the Wednesday … Continue reading
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