Self examination is an important part of the Christian life. The believer, being a child of God, should readily seek to know if our conduct, our conversation, our witness, our attitude, conform to the life of faith we are attempting to live. Keeping short accounts with Our Lord means contemplating the choices we make, the values we hold, the concerns and thoughts which hold us captive.
In the matter of thankfulness, we are all too often guilty of neglecting to discern the personal way in which
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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow's very public Christian faith has been praised - and parodied. In spite of all the jokes, a new survey shows a lot of people think the Broncos quarterback "is" getting help from above.
The Poll Position website conducted a telephone survey of 756 people and found 43 percent think divine intervention is playing a role in Tebow's success.
The percentage is higher among young people age 18-29 (52 percent), Republicans (54 percent), African-Americans (60 pe
Tim Tebow is a godly man and a good football player. There is no question about his character, the importance of his faith, and his development as a player in the NFL.
But the young Denver Broncos quarterback has become a controversial figure because of the very public displays of his faith. For example, he has been recently mocked for his bended-knee prayers during games, which is now officially known as "Tebowing." But has he inadvertently brought this criticism on himself? Is praying p
A CONTRAST
| THE VOLUPTUOUS WOMAN | THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN |
| Described in the first nine chapters of Proverbs | Described in Proverbs chapter 31 |
| SHE IS LEWD (Proverbs 6:24; 2:17). | SHE IS LOYAL (Proverbs 31:11). |
| SHE IS A HOME BREAKER (Proverbs 7). | SHE IS A HOMEMAKER (Proverbs 31). |
| SHE IS EASY TO FIND (Proverbs 7:10-12). | SHE IS HARD TO FIND |
| SHE IS CHEAP (Proverbs 30:20) | SHE IS PRECIOUS (Proverbs 31:10). |
| SHE HAS OUTER BEAUTY Surface attraction (Proverbs 6:25). |
SHE |
Each generation of Christians faces its own set of theological challenges. For this generation of evangelicals, the question of beginnings is taking on a new urgency.
In fact, this question is now a matter of Gospel urgency. How are we to understand the Bible's story, if we can have no confidence that we know how it even begins?
In terms of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the most urgent question related to beginnings has to do with the questions related to the existence of Adam and Eve as the fir
*The Sacramento Bee reports that there is something new – and unusual – going on at Mount Olive Baptist Church.
It’s called a Kingdom Partnership. It is focused on what the church needs to do to remain relevant in today’s society and its goal is to help the struggling community around it.
“The majority of churches that were full 20 years ago are half full or less today. Most are having church to do two things – pay the bills and pay the pastor’s salary,” said the Rev. Kenneth Paramore, pas
Paul Franklyn, associate publisher, reviews the first copies of the first print editions of the Common English Bible.
All editions now total half-million copies in print
The new Bible translation known for being "built on common ground" is receiving a popular reception among consumers and is exceeding the publisher's first print-run expectations by 50 percent.
The complete Common English Bible debuted online and on 20 digital platforms in June, and in paperback format in mid-July. It's alre
Most people know now that Rupert Murdoch presides over the News Corp media empire, and that he is fighting for his reputation after being forced to sink his scandal-laiden British newspaper News of the World, the most widely read English tabloid in the world. But few people know that Murdoch also owns Zondervan, the world's largest publisher of Bibles. For 23 years, the News Corp family has included the leading seller of the best-selling book in history.
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READ: 2 Samuel 23:91-0.
What an inspiring story we find tucked away here in these couple of verses in 2 Samuel 23. The story of ELEAZAR; one of King David’s “mighty men”. A number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David are recorded for us her in 2 Samuel. Above all the others, however, THREE were particularly honoured: Josheb, Shammah, and this great character ELEAZAR.
He is particularly remembered for his h
What an inspiring story we find tucked away here in these couple of verses in 2 Samuel 23. The story of ELEAZAR; one of King David’s “mighty men”. A number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David are recorded for us her in 2 Samuel. Above all the others, however, THREE were particularly honoured: Josheb, Shammah, and this great character ELEAZAR.
He is particularly remembered for his h
WWW.THEORACLEMAG.COM AND DJ SEAN BLU PRESENTS "CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS MIXTAPE DROPING ON JULY 4TH.
First things first. "What do we mean by Black OPS? Black operations or black ops are covert operations that take place in secret and have no records. A key factor in making an operation "black" is that it is carried out with great secrecy. What am I talking about?
Our enemy is not flesh and blood. Our enemy is not people! They are not our true enemy. We mistakenly think people are our enemies; ouQQ. Who is the disciple? (Discipleship: Definition)
- One who is a follower of a master, spiritual teacher, religious leader or a guru.
- One who lives by the teachings and lifestyle of his master.
- One who holds the standard and ideals set by his master.
- One who wants to be like his master.
- The Word used for ‘Disciple’ in Greek (‘mathetes’) refers generally to student, pupil, or apprentice.
Q. How can one become the disciple of Jesus?
- Decision to follow Jesus Christ is the beginning of a christ
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple… “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.” Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken a
Trip Lee's video "The Invasion (Hero)" ft. Jai was featured on BET's 106 & Park as the 'New Joint of the Day' this past Friday! Place your vote now to keep it on the weekly countdown.
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SCRIPTURE: “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. And when ye stand prGay marriage and homosexual weddings are being sanctioned or considered by many countries or states. What effects would same-sex unions have on society, on the church, on children, on government and schools, on Christians, and on marriage itself? Should homosexuals and lesbians be granted the right to marry, along with the privileges of marriage? Is homosexuality moral or immoral? Should benefits be given to "domestic partners"? Does the Bible teach that God wants us to accept and tolerate homos
I. The Essence of God
To speak of the essence of God is to speak about who God really is. By essence we mean "being". The word essence is derived from the Latin verb "to be" and is in turn a translation of the Greek word ousia, which also means "being". More than having being or existence, God is being. He makes this clear to all when He proclaims His name Yahweh to Moses and explains its meaning:1
Then God said to Moses, "I shall be who I am. This is what you will tell the sons of Israel: ‘
How does Buddhism compare to Christianity and the gospel of Jesus Christ? How does the Buddhist concept of gods compare to the God of the Bible? Should people use images (idolatry) in worship? What about Buddhist doctrine regarding reincarnation, karma, and nirvana? How does the teaching of Buddha about suffering compare to Christian doctrine? Should a Christian accept or oppose Buddhism?
Introduction: The purpose of this lesson is to study the doctrines of B
Over 20 artists from around the globe collaborate with official to give us a look at what it means to follow God as a people on mission to reflect his love to the world. Featuring Lecrae, Flame, Sho Baraka, JR, Tedashii, Trip Lee, R-Swift, Thi'sl, Jahaziel, and more!
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D-Maub “The Follow Up EP”
D-Maub “The Follow Up EP”
Released: 2009
Reviewed By: E Pluribus Unum
Committee Rating: 3.48 (of 5)
Rating: 
D-Maub comes out swinging with “Get Loose” and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The track brings so much energy and his lyrics match the track perfectly down to the break down and slow flow for about eight bars. This was a wonderful change of pace. I definitely got loose on this one, or at least I tried. You may laugh at my dance moves, but this
The Origins of Christmas
The word "Christmas" means "Mass of Christ," or, as it came to be shortened, "Christ-Mass." This term came to the modern world from the Roman Catholic Church.
"Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the Church . . . The first evidence of the feast is from Egypt." "Pagan customs centering around the January calends [the pagan calendar] gravitated to Christmas."--Catholic Encyclopedia, 1911 ed., article: "Christmas."
Origen, an early Catholic writer, said this a
