Saturday, May 31, 2014

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Common Myths

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Common Myths: "“As the geneticist J. B. S. Haldane remarked, The most frequently asked question is: 'Which came first, the chicken or the egg?' The fact that it is still asked proves either that many people have never been taught the theory of evolution or that they don't believe it.’ With that in mind, the answer becomes obvious. Birds evolved from reptiles, so the first bird must have come out of an egg--laid by a reptile.”"



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Friday, May 30, 2014

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Goose Bumps

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Goose Bumps: "Here’s another “goose bumps” portion of scripture. No one in history dared to speak words like these. They are utterly senseless, unless you are God in human form: "



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Phil Robertson Honored at Alma Mater; Faculty Walk Out - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

Phil Robertson Honored at Alma Mater; Faculty Walk Out - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "Three faculty members walked out of the Louisiana Tech University commencement ceremony Saturday to show their disdain for alumnus Phil Robertson.

Students in the Louisiana Tech’s LGBTQ organization, Prism, sparked the idea via social media."



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Arizona High School Students Pray at Graduation Despite District’s Discontinuance at Ceremony, Said Yes to God Because He Has Helped Us - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Arizona High School Students Pray at Graduation Despite District’s Discontinuance at Ceremony, Said Yes to God Because He Has Helped Us - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "According to reports, Esperanza Gonzales and Calleigh Summers led students in an invocation and benediction informally last week after the Pima Unified School District announced that it was removing prayer from this year's program."



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There is No Such Thing as a Pro-Choice Christian - Here's Why... » Eagle Rising

There is No Such Thing as a Pro-Choice Christian - Here's Why... » Eagle Rising: "What if I told you that I believe it’s OK to physically abuse your household pets?

Hold on. Don’t jump on my case about it. I’m saying it’s acceptable to torture and torment pets — but only pets. And only your own pets. You certainly can’t go around drop kicking, headbutting, or piledriving your neighbor’s dog, but your dog is a different story."



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‘We’re Up Against Evil’: ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Blasts White House, Tells GOP to ‘Get Godly’ | Video | TheBlaze.com

‘We’re Up Against Evil’: ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Blasts White House, Tells GOP to ‘Get Godly’ | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson, who recently doubled down on his views on homosexuality, clearly isn’t afraid to wade into contentious territory.

In a speech he delivered Thursday, Robertson did just that, telling the GOP to “get Godly” and decrying some of the White House’s recent actions as “downright embarrassing.”"



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Thursday, May 29, 2014

What is Promise Keepers?

What is Promise Keepers?: " Promise Keepers is a Christian organization founded by former college football coach Bill McCartney. Promise Keepers is probably best known for the large men’s conferences they have held since their founding in 1990. Promise Keepers is a non-profit organization and not affiliated with any specific denomination or church. Additionally, while they are primarily a United States organization, they do have branches in other countries, as well."



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What does the Bible say about recreational marijuana use?

What does the Bible say about recreational marijuana use?: " In some parts of the USA, and in many other parts of the world, governments are decriminalizing/legalizing the use of marijuana, not just for medical use, but for recreational purposes as well. Christians’ arguments against marijuana use have traditionally included a submit-to-the-government angle, but, of course, where marijuana is legalized, that aspect is removed from the equation. The question then arises, is it a sin to use marijuana in places where it is legal to do so?"



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Does a son bear any responsibility for the sins of the father?

Does a son bear any responsibility for the sins of the father?: " Ezekiel 18 makes it clear that God holds each individual responsible for his or her own sin. Verses 1 through 4 say, “The word of the Lord came to me: ‘What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: “The parents eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? "



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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: A Little Bit of History

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: A Little Bit of History: "I discovered the forgotten principle of biblical evangelism (“Hell’s Best Kept Secret”) back in August of 1982, and as I watched those I spoke to come under true conviction, I longed to somehow get a witnessing encounter on-camera."



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