Sunday, March 6, 2011

Will there be any sin or sorrow in heaven?

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?

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?

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 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

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.

When Sin Plays Dead

When Sin Plays Dead

The Rhetoric of Philisophical Naturalism | The Jesus Site Blog

The Rhetoric of Philisophical Naturalism

Don’t Toss Your Confidence | LifeVesting

Don’t Toss Your Confidence

Harvest Weekend Devotion for 3/5/2011: "Are You a Praying Person?"

Harvest Weekend Devotion for 3/5/2011: "Are You a Praying Person?"
After his unexpected and radical conversion, the notorious Saul of Tarsus began to pray. In fact, when the Lord sent Ananias to go to him with words of encouragement, He said, "Behold, he is praying" (Acts 9:11)

Friday, March 4, 2011

What difference does it make who Jesus is?

What difference does it make who Jesus is?

Dr. Charles F. Stanley

What difference does it make who Jesus is? He lived 2,000 years ago, so how could that matter today? The truth is, knowing who Jesus is can mold your character, impact your belief system, and change your lifestyle. And more than that, it will determine your eternal destiny.