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Living by the rule of the Holy Spirit

Posted on September 4, 2014 by admin

Walk in the Spirit—Greek, “By (the rule of) the (Holy) Spirit.” Compare Ga 5:16-18, 22, 25; Ga 6:1-8, with Ro 7:22; 8:11. The best way to keep tares out of Continue ReadingLiving by the rule of the Holy Spirit→

What about Stockholm Syndrome?

Posted on September 3, 2014 by admin

The Stockholm Syndrome is a strategy of survival in a very, very bad situation. Many experts agree that a situation with the following 4 characteristics can cause Stockholm Syndrome… Perceived Continue ReadingWhat about Stockholm Syndrome?→

Review: The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll

Posted on August 23, 2014 by admin

The Grace Awakening: Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another. by Charles Swindoll “Bound and shackled by legalists’ lists of do’s and don’ts, intimidated and immobilized by others’ Continue ReadingReview: The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll→

Turn the other cheek vs. gird on the sword

Posted on August 15, 2014 by admin

Jesus Christ gave 2 different teachings to 2 different groups of people in 2 different circumstances. How can we know what to do? 1) In the sermon on the mount, Continue ReadingTurn the other cheek vs. gird on the sword→

What is legalism?

Posted on August 14, 2014 by admin

The dictionary defines “legalism” as(1) (2) Theology. (a) the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works. (b) the judging of conduct in terms of adherence to precise laws. In Christianity, the Continue ReadingWhat is legalism?→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don\'t want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland – "Dominion" shows how America’s most cherished ideals—human dignity, equality, justice, and compassion for the vulnerable—emerged from Christianity’s disruptive moral revolution rather than from secular or classical roots. By tracing how Christian assumptions shaped Western conscience, the book helps Americans recognize the deep moral inheritance guiding today’s debates, institutions, and visions of the common good.