Chris Courtney

Chris Courtney: "Here is one of my favorite adult education faith lesson illustrations.  Ask for two volunteers.  Cover volunteer #1’s eyes tightly, ensuring that they are entirely unable to see.  Volunteer #2 has to lead their blind cohort across the room, from point A to point B, in a convoluted, curvy path, with many unexpected turns.  Along the route knees get bumped, toes stubbed, chairs knocked over.  But, eventually, by blindly following the hand he has grasped, our blind volunteer arrives safely at his destination."

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California law barring parents from ‘curing’ gay children moves through legislature | Conservative Byte

California law barring parents from ‘curing’ gay children moves through legislature | Conservative Byte: "A first-of-its-kind state law that would restrict parents from trying to “cure” their minor children’s same-sex attractions seems headed to the governor’s desk."

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The ‘Peaceful Religion’ of Islam Confronts President Obama - Godfather Politics

The ‘Peaceful Religion’ of Islam Confronts President Obama - Godfather Politics: "For three years of his presidency, President Obama has travelled the globe promoting the idea that Islam is a religion of peace. How many Americans believed that there would be a new foreign policy because our Muslim-friendly president was reaching out to the Islamic world?"

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Incorporating the Law… | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence

Incorporating the Law… | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence: "Incorporating the Law into the gospel presentation does many things. It primarily brings the knowledge of sin (see Rom. 7:7), showing the sinner that he is a criminal and that God is his Judge."

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Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?

Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?: "A frequent question is “what happens if I sin, and then I die before I have an opportunity to confess that sin to God?” Another common question is “what happens if I commit a sin, but then forget about it and never remember to confess it to God?”"

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Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?: "Many Christians use the cliché “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” However, we must realize that this is an exhortation to us as imperfect human beings. The difference between us and God in regard to loving and hating is vast"

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» Atheists fight to have 9-11 cross removed » News -- GOPUSA

» Atheists fight to have 9-11 cross removed » News -- GOPUSA: "A judge should toss out a lawsuit by a national atheists group seeking to stop the display of a cross-shaped steel beam found among the wreckage of the World Trade Center, lawyers for the operators of the Sept. 11 memorial at ground zero say."

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Money is Evil?

Money is Evil?: "One verse in the Bible that constantly gets misquoted and taken out of context is I Timothy 6:10. Almost every time you hear it quoted, people say that: "Money is the root of all evil.""

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Crosswalk.com - The Devotional

Crosswalk.com - The Devotional: "While reading this week in chapter eight of Francis Schaeffer's True Spirituality where he is speaking about freedom from the bonds of sin, I was reminded of the story of an experienced, 27 year-old rock climber named Aron Ralston. One beautiful spring morning in 2003, he jumped into his truck with just enough food and water for the day."

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Why Did Jesus Choose the Twelve Apostles?

Why Did Jesus Choose the Twelve Apostles?: "n His early months of ministry in Israel, Jesus attracted great multitudes to hear His messages, receive His miraculous healings, and eat the bread He offered. Many of the Jewish leaders had rejected Him and claimed His power came from Satan (Matthew 12), but the people—for the most part—flocked after Him."

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