Off topic thoughts and sharing.
For a long time I thought that the ‘fear of death’ was the fear of physical death. While it is partially that, I believe that the author of Hebrews was also talking about dying to self in order to live for God. Hebrews 2:14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook … Continue reading
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. – 2 Timothy 2:15 While reading is the basis of our growth in Christ, there must come a time when we begin to delve deeper into His word so we … Continue reading
A couple weeks ago I did some research through the scripture to understand what Heaven will be like. What I found was encouraging and has helped me to understand some other passages of scripture that I had previously read, but that now stand out, as I have been reading through the books of Corinthians. This … Continue reading
The things I learned while traveling through Israel – June 3rd thru 13th 2014. Title Lesson Preface to Israel How I got here Hold Your Camels Letting God lead Give Me Wisdom Is there selfishness in me? Continue reading
(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) After ten years of suppressing grief and anger about the death of her mother, Sue suddenly fell into a deep depression. Hospitalized and mentally fragile, Sue began a long road to recovery. Her story shows the power of the Gospel and how God used this experience … Continue reading
(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) Paul has struggled with anxiety, discouragement, and depressive tendencies for the past 3-5 years. As a pastor, and a father of ten children, some of whom have special needs, he brings a deep biblical, spiritual, and practical insight into depression and also how the church can … Continue reading
(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) Timika has probably been depressed for many years. Only recently, however, did she recognize it and begin to seek spiritual, psychological, and physical help. A nurse educator, she now recognizes the opportunity she has to prevent her students suffering in the same way. This film also … Continue reading
(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) Though only 15 years old, Onica has already suffered many losses in her life, including numerous painful bereavements and her parents’ broken marriage. Her relationship with family counselor Dr. Emilie DeYoung, who also appears in this episode, has helped her on the road to recovery and … Continue reading
(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) A young mother and pastor’s wife, Jeni had always believed that depression was a figment of people’s imagination. Certainly a Christian would never get depressed. Jeni and her husband, Greg, tell how depression unexpectedly shattered their world but also how God used the experience for their … Continue reading
We are all familiar with the Sermon on the Mount (found in Matthew 5) and those famous lines Jesus says at the beginning which we now refer to as the ‘Beatitudes’. But have you ever actually thought about what each of those means? When translated directly from the Greek there is an amazing rush of … Continue reading
My ‘thesis’ behind this paper: I am concerned that the ‘theologians’ that people place all their faith into about telling them what the scripture says are not telling them what the scripture actually says. The following sermon is based on a belief that man isn’t dead in sins and trespasses, so we are able to … Continue reading
Why are Christians called the ‘Bride of Christ’? What significance is there in ancient wedding ceremonies that corresponds with how our lives interact with the Trinity? The answers lie in the Jewish custom of betrothal and marriage, and are quite profound when looked at from a Christian and Biblical point of view. I want to … Continue reading
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” – Luke 6:46 What do you think of when you think of a king? Personally, I imagine an old guy with a huge crown sitting in an uncomfortable looking tall chair with jesters and ladies in waiting. It’s amazing how movies can … Continue reading
The Five Solas are five Latin phrases that emerged from the Protestant Reformation intended to summarize the Reformers’ basic theological principles in contrast to certain teachings of the Roman Catholic Church of the day. “Sola” is Latin meaning “alone” or “only” and the corresponding phrases are: Sola Fide, by faith alone Sola Scriptura, by Scripture alone Solus Christus, through Christ alone … Continue reading
I don’t normally reference other blogs or people other than theologians.. not because I’m stuck up, but because it has to do with what I desire to see happen out there. Well, I was perusing another blogger’s blog and saw a sticker on her page for ‘Dream God-Sized Dreams’, and I clicked it. That took … Continue reading
I can tell you personally that the sermons, studies, and teachings of R.C. Sproul have changed my attitude and outlook on Christianity, as well as my walk with Christ. I highly recommend his teaching to every person I can, saved or not. Please check these out, and be blessed!! Click the photo to be taken … Continue reading
“15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will … Continue reading
Pride (the definition): a high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. the state or feeling of being proud a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one’s position or character pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by or belonging to oneself or believed to reflect credit upon oneself Synonyms Pride, conceit, self-esteem, egotism, vanity, vainglory imply an unduly favorable idea of one’s own appearance, advantages, achievements, etc., and often apply to offensive characteristics. Pride is a lofty and often arrogant assumption of superiority in some respect: Pride must have a fall. Conceit implies an exaggerated estimate of one’s own abilities or attainments, together with pride: blinded by conceit. Self-esteem may imply an estimate of oneself that is higher than that held … Continue reading
I’ve been listening to a conference series put on by Ligonier Ministries called ‘No Compromise‘. I have heard mention of the Catechism before, but I kept hearing it throughout the series and decided to look it up. This is not the Catechism required to be memorized by Catholics. This was created during the Reformation back … Continue reading
Many will refute the possibility that books like Job are about an actual man, due to the peek into Heaven in the beginning, and then the confrontation from God to Job in the end. I personally love the book of Job. We get to see God showing a regular man how insignificant man is. My … Continue reading
