"It's a value system, a belief system." - Whole Foods Markets Inc. co-founder John Mackey, telling The Wall Street Journal that the "organic-food lifestyle" is not a fad "any more than Christianity is a fad for Christians."
Values
"Almost all moral education is indoctrination. It's the reason we have public schools." - U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf on a lawsuit brought by Massachusetts parents who object to their 5-year-old son being taught in kindergarten to approve of homosexuality. The school district they are suing has asked Wolf to dismiss the lawsuit.
Education
"Our greatest value is to reproduce ourselves in the lives of others. When you leave behind a vibrant Christian who knows his calling and his commission, you can be buried but you will live on through all those in whom you have been reproduced." - Jerry Falwell
Discipleship
Random Musings
According to the AAA Petbook, more and more hotels are becoming pet friendly. The number of hotels allowing pets has increased 28% since 1998. Just what I need: fleas to go along with the dirty carpet, mildewed bath tub, noisy neighbors, flat pillows, loud air conditioners, and low watt bulbs. Can they do anything else to make
10 Steps for Facing the Next 18 Hours Head-On
(Adapted and summarized from an article in Christian Single Magazine, by Joy Fisher) 10 STEPS FOR FACING THE NEXT 18 HOURS HEAD-ON: Clean your slate. Don’t carry things over day after day. Get the “to do” list done. Freshen up. clean up. Reduce the clutter. Stop piling stuff on top of stuff. Find your shoes.
The Encyclopedia of World Religions
Cults & the Occult AMG Publishers “A comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to and analysis of every major, and many minor, religions and belief systems present in the world today. Covered are sects, cults, the occult, secret societies and major non-Christian religions, all with extensive explanations of beliefs, practices and forms of worship. Also included is an
Systematic Theology
– Robert Duncan Culver “Dr. Robert Culver has been an “international treasure” in the church for years and has helped many of us in our personal walk and ministry. As a theologian, he is biblical and balanced, and he keeps reminding us that theology is for living and not just for studying. He believes that
New Testament Background Commentary
Includes: – The best elements of a Bible commentary and dictionary for effective searching by verse or topic– See behind the text with concise explanations of the original language words– Study your favorite passages with unique insights from their historical and cultural settings 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt,
Five Views of Sin in a Believer’s Life
Many Christians today don’t like to talk about sin. We’d rather talk about positive things like love, kindness, social action, acceptance and so forth. But the Bible does speak of sin, and most of us have a doctrine of sin–even of sin in the believer’s life. I sometimes doubt if we have fully thought through
Are You a God Pleaser…? (Part 2)
Methods matter. Some folks today are using methods that are unworthy of the gospel. They use gimmicks to entice. They use “worship aids” to manipulate emotions. You can’t watch religious television without feeling people are being baited. They are being sold the gospel of blood and sacrifice at a bargain basement price. They are buying
Principles Are the Bottom Line (Part 4)
(As found on Christianity Today) Some patsors pray for each of their members by name during the course of a week or a month, or where the congregation is large, several months. Certainly a pastor can make time to pray for the officers and leaders of the church during one week. It is a privilege
Laugh All Night
A comedy concert by Christian comedians your church can host. Dr. Jim Henry of FBC Orlando said, “Our church family enjoyed a great night together and was able to open doors to literally thousands of guests.” www.laughallnight.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek