Christian Learning

Monday, March 7, 2011

On The Box

I call people when I hear that they have had some sort of tragedy. I’ve been making a lot of calls recently. I phoned one Christian woman after I saw her being interviewed on TV and she mentioned that her husband loved our ministry

Doulos Iesou Christou

I returned this morning to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church--not to attend, but to stand on the public sidewalk in front of the church, with my cross.

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog

Here's a typical reaction to my question about how the first fish was able to test his new lungs that evolved, over time, under water: "Ray's stupid, erroneous, childish, ignorant imaginings of what the theory of evolution is are designed to make evolution into another creation mythology."

Harvest Daily Devotion for 3/7/2011: "Beware of Second Best"

If you have ever planted flowers and cared for them, you have probably noticed that weeds come up over a period of time. You don't see the soil start moving and then a weed suddenly shoot up and grab a flower.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Will there be any sin or sorrow in heaven?

No! Heaven will be so dramatically different from the present world that to describe it requires the use of negatives, as well as positives. To describe what is totally beyond human understanding also requires pointing out how it differs from present experience.

I thought my sufferings would end when I became a Christian?

God's Word provides us with two reasons that God's children continue to face suffering after salvation.

I feel abandoned in my trial. Why does God seem so distant when I need Him most?

You're troubled, so you pray. You're distressed, so you cry for God to bring you quick relief. But all you hear in reply is silence--a silence so deafening it drowns out every thought but this: God isn't listening.

Can Satan Hear Our Thoughts?

Can Satan hear what we say and know our thoughts? Should we avoid praying out loud because Satan might hear us?

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Gaining Courage in Tough Times

When you face a hardship in life, is fear the first emotion you feel? It doesn’t have to be. We can respond in faith regardless of our circumstances. Remember, courage isn’t just an attitude of toughness or determination. It is a quality of mind and spirit that enables us to meet the challenges of life with peace.