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Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5)

Posted on March 9, 2019 by admin

The Mosaic Ten Commandment Law taught the Israelites to be good, honest, loving neighbors. But, Jesus Christ showed the ultimate meaning of the law when he taught we are to Continue ReadingLove your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5)→

10 mistakes most people make when praying

Posted on March 5, 2019 by admin — Leave a reply

Praying is one of the most important privileges and responsibilities of the Christian life. The disciples recognized the peace and comfort Jesus received from his prayers. They also saw the Continue Reading10 mistakes most people make when praying→

Love and respect — the secret to a happy marriage

Posted on February 14, 2019 by admin — 2 Comments ↓

I know an older couple who have been married for over 64 years. They fight almost every day because they don’t have love and respect for one another. She doesn’t Continue ReadingLove and respect — the secret to a happy marriage→

Christlike doctrine promotes Christlike behavior

Posted on January 2, 2019 by admin — Leave a reply

I know Christians who are very strong on doctrine. Ultra strong! Almost Pharisaically strong. Yet their attitudes are mean-spirited, evil-minded, and bitter-hearted. The opposite of Christlike. It is obvious to Continue ReadingChristlike doctrine promotes Christlike behavior→

Choose Happiness and Receive Peace and Contentment

Posted on December 24, 2018 by admin — 1 Comment ↓

We all know people who are happy because of circumstances and people who are happy in spite of circumstances. Some people are happy because they are healthy, wealthy, and wise. Continue ReadingChoose Happiness and Receive Peace and Contentment→

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.