I read this story on FoxNews online and it really got me thinking about persecution. Would I die for my faith? Would my life be seen as one that is radically different from heretical “faiths”? It appears that Joel Shrum’s life was easily identified as one who was a Christian, and he died as a … Continue reading »
The Day I Killed – a sad story of life & abortion (Britainie Nelson)
This is Britainie Nelson‘s story: Rewind 11 years and you would have found me, a young, “normal’ 18-year-old American girl with normal interests. Normal at least according to our MTV, BET, post-sexual revolution American culture. Boys. Music. Parties. Sex. Drugs. And a pretty clear conscience to go with it all. At that tender young age, … Continue reading »
The Name of Jesus – John Newton (1725-1807)
I was reading this hymn today in one of my favorite “rescued from the public library” finds, Hymns as Poetry. It is a hymn written by John Newton. I could not find any music to the hymn on my very quick internet search – I shall purchase a Starbucks coffee, your choice, if you find … Continue reading »
Your Pastor’s Temptations: Why You Should Pray for Your Pastor
I thank God for the congregation I have the opportunity to minister to and with. I know they pray for me and the other pastors on staff. I know, because they tell me. I am very thankful for their prayers, and yesterday was a great example of why we need to uplift one another in … Continue reading »
Working For Zero: Kosciusko County Abortions
I received this email from one of our local ministries, Heartline Pregnancy Center. I hope you take a moment to read through it and consider what your part in “Working For Zero” will be. In 2009 53 Kosciusko County Babies lost their lives to abortion. Heartline Pregnancy Center continues to work hard, with your support, … Continue reading »
Instructive Interaction: Jesus & John the Baptist
Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me? But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting … Continue reading »
5 Signs Waiting has Weakened Your Faith – Paul Tripp / Gospel Coalition
I found this article by Paul Tripp to be a good encouragement to me personally. It is entitled, 5 Signs Waiting Has Weakened Your Faith. I pray that it encourages you as well: When God asks you to wait, what happens to your spiritual muscles? While you wait, do your spiritual muscles grow bigger and … Continue reading »
Monday Training: On the Road with Biblical Counseling Training
Beginning next Monday, March 5, I will be traveling from Warsaw to Lafayette, IN for additional Biblical Counseling Training. Perhaps you haven’t heard of this avenue of equipping counselors to meet the needs of those they interact with in a sound, truthful way. Here is the information on the Monday Training that I will take … Continue reading »
Kirk Cameron’s Monumental Movie: Will You Go & See It? (trailer)
After viewing this trailer, does this movie interest you? Do you think that Kirk is on the right track? Will you and your family go and watch the movie on March 27, 2012?
