Thursday, June 16, 2011
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/16/2011: "Prepared for the Future"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/16/2011: "Prepared for the Future": "On a number of occasions, Jesus singled out Peter, James, and John. When He raised the daughter of Jairus from the dead, He brought along Peter, James, and John (see Mark 5:37). Peter, James, and John exclusively witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus and His conversation with Moses and Elijah (see Matthew 17:1–3)."
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/15/2011: "A Wholly Holy Life"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/15/2011: "A Wholly Holy Life": "There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy. I don't think anyone should get up in the morning and say, 'My goal today is to be a depressed person.' It is fine if you want to be happy, but if you are living to be happy, you never will be happy."
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Fish With Trish: Facebook Evangelism – Trisha Ramos
Fish With Trish: Facebook Evangelism – Trisha Ramos: "No doubt our Facebook pages can be a witnessing tool for the Gospel and with the advancement of modern technology and all the various social media venues, we don’t even have to leave the house to be a witness for the Lord."
Why Did God Inspire Four Gospel Accounts? | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
Why Did God Inspire Four Gospel Accounts? | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: "Have you ever wondered why God inspired four different gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, earthly ministry, death and resurrection? As a young Christian I remember thinking to myself “Isn’t this kind of repetitive, especially the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) which are so very similar to each other?' What’s the point? Well it may interest you to know (and hopefully you were already aware) that God is smarter than you and I and He had great purpose in the writing and preservation of the four gospels in our Bible."
On The Box
On The Box: "“Ray, I've been listening to the Living Waters podcasts and it's given me an insight as to how sly and underhanded your preaching can be. I think it was Kirk who was going through the good person test and if someone answered in the wrong way than he wanted to hear, there's a back-up plan to prove that the person is wrong. It's not a test, it's a trap, a condemnation...The self-assuredness that your friends show appears to be dishonest."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/14/2011: "Life As It's Meant to Be"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/14/2011: "Life As It's Meant to Be": "In Jesus' day, if you saw someone walking through the city carrying a cross, it meant one thing: that person was going to die."
Monday, June 13, 2011
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/13/2011: ""Giving God Counsel""
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/13/2011: ""Giving God Counsel"": "Can you imagine how shocking this would have been? Look at the details in this verse. Jesus had alluded to these things previously, but now He spelled them out plainly."
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 6/11/2011: ""Heaven on Earth""
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 6/11/2011: ""Heaven on Earth"": "From the beginning of time, man has searched for peace. He has joined peace movements, marched for peace, given prizes for peace, and even gone to war for peace."
Friday, June 10, 2011
Grace to You
Grace to You: "Men, have you ever been at work and touched your face, only to realize that you forgot to shave? Perhaps you were distracted by your wife's call to breakfast or by one of the kids. Ladies, have you ever been out in public and suddenly realized that you forgot to apply some of your makeup?"
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "One of the great mysteries about the holocaust was the seeming complicity of so many of the German people. Yet, I have watched World War 2 footage of the Allies (as they liberated Concentration camps) forcing those who lived around the death-camps, to go through them."
How can I become more motivated for soul winning?
How can I become more motivated for soul winning?: "Answer: Being motivated for soul winning is a good thing, but we must define some terms first. “Soul winning” is a metaphor for evangelism, or witnessing. As such, this is a good thing to pursue. The Bible calls us to evangelize. Evangelism is at the heart of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Christians are called to be witnesses of their faith to a watching world (Acts 1:8). In fact, the word “martyr” comes from the Greek word for “witness.” Early Christians were often put to death for their “witness” to Christ. Clearly these people were so motivated for winning souls that they gave their lives to that cause."
What is the proper way to pray?
What is the proper way to pray?: "Answer: Is it best to pray standing up, sitting down, kneeling, or bowing down? Should our hands be open, closed, or lifted up to God? Do our eyes need to be closed when we pray? Is it better to pray in a church building or out in nature? Should we pray in the morning when we get up or at night before we go to bed?"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/10/2011: "The Church Triumphant"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/10/2011: "The Church Triumphant": "Sometimes people get upset with the church. They may have been mistreated, or perhaps someone representing the church didn't do a good job of that. Or maybe they did a horrible thing in the name of the church, and there is no excuse for that."
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The sovereignty of God and His unchanging nature
The sovereignty of God and His unchanging nature: "Our God is completely sovereign, in control of absolutely everything at all times. There is not a single molecule floating about in the universe that is outside of His sovereign will and purpose. Everything that happens is either caused or allowed by Him for His own perfect purposes."
Science in Scripture – The Flat Earth Farce
Science in Scripture – The Flat Earth Farce: "Good science in Scripture? Sounds like some sort of oxymoron to me…
I thought of myself as quite the literary cynic during my dark years. I loved the religious and classical parodies of Sir Terry Pratchett, especially Discworld, which allowed me to feel good about rejecting my religious roots in the name of intellectual skepticism"
I thought of myself as quite the literary cynic during my dark years. I loved the religious and classical parodies of Sir Terry Pratchett, especially Discworld, which allowed me to feel good about rejecting my religious roots in the name of intellectual skepticism"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/9/2011: "The Right Foundation"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/9/2011: "The Right Foundation": "When Jesus asked His disciples, 'Who do people say that the Son of Man is?' it was not because He was trying to obtain information. Jesus could read the thoughts of people and did so on many occasions. Rather, He wanted to see if His disciples were getting it."
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
On The Box: Everyone Knows.....
On The Box: Everyone Knows.....: "Everyone knows when human life begins. Doctors know. The U.S. Congress knows. Planned Parenthood knows. Babies aren't murdered in the womb as a result of ignorance. Babies are murdered in the womb because other human beings make a premeditated choice to murder unborn children."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/8/2011: "The Ultimate Question"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/8/2011: "The Ultimate Question": "When Jesus spoke to His disciples about His impending death and resurrection, it was lost in translation. They didn't seem to get it. The problem was they had visions of grandeur."
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Can Our Own Good Deeds Get Us to Heaven? - Repentance, Faith, and Salvation
Can Our Own Good Deeds Get Us to Heaven? - Repentance, Faith, and Salvation: "One thing I’ve always loved is sitting back and watching a good football game. And I especially love watching games where it’s raining and the field looks like a pigsty. You can always tell who gets the most playing time by looking at whose uniform is the muddiest!"
How Do We Fulfill the Great Commission? - Great Commission
How Do We Fulfill the Great Commission? - Great Commission: "Sometimes Christians will look at non-Christians as the enemy. But they are not the enemy—they are trapped by the enemy, who is the devil. They are like you and I once were: captives of sin. That is how Christians need to see nonbelievers."
The Great Commission Does It Still Matter? - Great Commission
The Great Commission Does It Still Matter? - Great Commission: "The story is told in Matthew 28:18-20. This is the story of the famous last words of Jesus Christ. If you're familiar with your Bible you know that the words are called the Great Commission"
On The Box
On The Box: "The world may ask, 'What's wrong with being transsexual, bisexual, or homosexual? After all, people can't help the way they are born.' Do you have a ready answer? This line of reasoning may help you lead the questioner to the truth."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/7/2011: "Spend It Wisely"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/7/2011: "Spend It Wisely": "If we understand anything about Bible prophecy—about the teaching in Scripture regarding the return of Christ—if we get that in any way, shape, or form, then this is what will happen in our lives: we will want to be more godly people."
Monday, June 6, 2011
Gambling vs. Faithful Stewardship
Gambling vs. Faithful Stewardship: "I closed the last post with a list of four distinguishing marks drawn from a standard definition of 'gambling.' All four of these are true of every variety of gambling:
One, something valuable is put at risk. Two, something belonging to someone else is at stake as a prize. Three, an element of chance is involved in determining the outcome. And four, no new wealth is created in the process."
One, something valuable is put at risk. Two, something belonging to someone else is at stake as a prize. Three, an element of chance is involved in determining the outcome. And four, no new wealth is created in the process."
Loving Lawless Lovers of the Lord « Stone the Preacher
Loving Lawless Lovers of the Lord « Stone the Preacher: "Even though there is a wealth of evidence from Scripture, history, and the great teachers of the past (including Jesus, Paul, Peter, Martin Luther, Wesley and Spurgeon) in regard to the efficacy of using the 10 Commandments in a Gospel presentation, you will still face the greatest opposition when sharing your faith in this way from… Christians!"
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "Andy Duchemin said...Ray, I've been listening to the Living Waters podcasts and it's given me an insight as to how sly and underhanded your preaching can be. I think it was Kirk who was going through the good person test and if someone answered in the wrong way than he wanted to hear, there's a back-up plan to prove that the person is wrong. It's not a test, it's a trap, a condemnation...The self-assuredness that your friends show appears to be dishonest."
This Week on TV
This Week on TV: "Sometimes we fail to discern God-given chances to serve because we see them as obstacles or interruptions to our lives. In this message, Dr. Stanley explains how we reveal our spiritual condition by the way we respond to the opportunities He sends."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/6/2011: "Forgetting God's Goodness"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/6/2011: "Forgetting God's Goodness": "Have you ever forgotten God's goodness to you? Have you ever had to relearn something? I know I have. And the disciples did too."
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 6/4/2011: "The 'Why' Question"
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 6/4/2011: "The 'Why' Question": "I suppose that they believe I will have answers for them because it has happened to our family. I do know that I listen more and say less to people when they tell me their story."
Friday, June 3, 2011
Showing what you believe by what you do. | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
Showing what you believe by what you do. | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: "If someone were to spend some time with you, what do you think that person would conclude about your Christian faith? Would he be able to easily see your Christianity clearly, or would he barely recognize it in you?"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/3/2011: "Our Sign to a Lost World"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/3/2011: "Our Sign to a Lost World": "Sometimes we may think, If only I could perform a miracle for my friends, I know they would all become Christians. But I don't think that is true. Even when Jesus walked this earth and performed so many miracles—so many signs—so many still did not believe."
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/2/2011: "When God Predicts the Future"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/2/2011: "When God Predicts the Future": "When Jesus spoke of the signs of the times, He painted a picture of a world torn by strife and war, a world rocked by great earthquakes and ravaged by pestilences, and famine in the midst of plenty."
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Stone the Preacher
Stone the Preacher: "Can you believe it? Another month has passed by. How did you do on your evangelistic commitment? Post your totals for the month below in the comments. If you’d like to join the Club, click here for the details."
Oh, and One More Thing…
Oh, and One More Thing…: "The following is adapted from comments I originally posted in other forums, but since what I have to say below is germane to the large subject under discussion, I've distilled it here and am posting it so that it will be permanently attached to this thread. Like my remarks in the immediately preceding post, this one answers several e-mails that have been sent to me directly, and a few posts that have appeared other forums:"
On The Box
On The Box: "Recently I posted an article in which I shared a letter I had written to a pastor. The letter was written in response to a conversation I had with a member of the church, regarding the church's efforts at a local 'Relay for Life' event. When I asked the church member what the church was doing to get the gospel to the people in attendance, I was told that the church was not there to proselytize"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/1/2011: "Watch the Signs"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 6/1/2011: "Watch the Signs": "The phrase 'signs of the times' actually was coined by Jesus. One day, the Pharisees and Sadducees approached Jesus together, which was quite remarkable, because these two groups didn't get along. They didn't mix."
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The National Debt Isn’t That Big
The National Debt Isn’t That Big: "According to the recent news, America is so in debt that the amount we owe would be enough to buy every American worker three years of paid vacation.
I’m not worried about our nation’s debt. Politicians got us into it, and they can worry about getting us out. I am more worried about two other, more important debt problems. These are much deeper than the mere national debt. I have a huge debt to this world, and this world has a massive debt to the moral Law."
I’m not worried about our nation’s debt. Politicians got us into it, and they can worry about getting us out. I am more worried about two other, more important debt problems. These are much deeper than the mere national debt. I have a huge debt to this world, and this world has a massive debt to the moral Law."
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