Friday is for Heart Songs There are treasures waiting for us. Every day they are waiting for us in the faith of those who have gone before us. In a more literate age, they poured their faith into cups made of words and handed them to the world, words made of steel, words formed with … More “He Will Hold You Fast”
It is important to never give up on this task. For the entire article go to: Helping Your People Embrace the Mission of God
The following article is from Kairos Journal and is a challenge to the prevailing notion that children should be sheltered from any real effort in the attaining of knowledge. Adler pushes against the idea that childhood is a period of “delight … [and] the indulgence of impulses.” Parents, take note, a child inebriated with electronic … More Wisdom Swimming Upsteam in the Rapids of Modern Culture
Monday Discussion All my life as a Christian, God has been calling me to a deeper dependence upon Him. When I am completely honest, I have to admit that I have not responded well or consistently. At the University of Maryland, I began to see the difference that radical, extraordinary prayer could make. One year … More “I think it’s the chicken!”
Originally posted on artheinz.com:
The overwhelming consumerist mentality in our nation has spilled over and saturated the thinking of Christians throughout the Church in the United States. More and more believers in America approach the concept of finding and remaining in a church the same way they would handle buying a car, shopping for…
Friday is for Heart Songs A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with a fellow preacher and friend, Colin Smith of the Orchard Church in Arlington Heights. I so appreciate Colin for his passion but also for his skill in preaching. He is doing a significant amount of training and equipping … More The Rhythm of Preaching
Update: 10-22-15 Still waiting on the Lord for true revival. How bad will it need to get in our country, in our churches, in our families, around the world, before Christians here become truly passionate for God? For God, not his gifts, not some emotional experience, not their comfort or security, not “happiness” but for … More Is “Anguish of Soul” the Key to Revival?
Tuesday is for Thinking This post falls into the categories of “Hmmm” and “Very interesting.” One of the founders of the nation, whom one biographer calls, “the last founder of the nation” gives his experienced and learned comments on Islam as he knew it in his day. It might be an interesting discussion question to ask, … More The Not So Politically Correct John Adams (on Islam)
Monday is for Discussion Fascinated to read this first paragraph from a news report with this provocative headline today: NASA Scientists Brings Scientists & Theologians Together to Prepare World for Extraterrestrial Contact “A couple of months ago top US astronomers gathered in front of congress to let them know that extraterrestrial life exists without question. Their … More Extraterrestrial Life and Christianity
Sunday Musings Election season is heating up. Candidates are all over the news. Both of the leading candidates of the two major parties appear to be cartoon characters. Neither seems trustworthy and the nation wonders what is going on with the polls. Today, as I thought about it, it all reminded me of the book … More Who are You Going to Vote for?
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