"A democracy will continue to exist until the time the voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, (which is) always followed by a dictatorship." - Alexander Tyler, a Scottish professor at the University of Edinburgh (observation about the fall of the Greek Republic)
Democracy
"We tend to make our Christianity too simple. Jesus was tender and stern at the same time. He was a boon companion at happy feasts, yet he wept with sympathy for his brokenhearted friends. He did not try to escape hardship by dodging it; he knew how to find strength to carry the cross without being spiritually broken by it. That is the relief we have a right to seek." - Anonymous
Christianity
Prayer
(from the Journal of Beliefs and Values) 34% Prayers submitted online tot he Church of England that focused on personal needs04% Prayers submitted in churches (as handwritten notes) that focused on personal needs 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Creationism and Evolution
(from the BioLogos Foundation) BREAKDOWN OF BELIEFS BY POLITICAL PARTY: God created humans in present form within last 10,000 years.52% Republican34% Independent34% Democrat Humans evolved. God had no part in the process.08% Republican21% Independent28% Democrat Humans evolved. God guided the process.36% Republican39% Independent48% Democrat BREAKDOWN OF BELIEFS BY CHURCH ATTENDANCE: God created humans in present
The Bible Questions
Shedding Light on the World’s Most Important Book – Hal Seed. IVP Books. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Creating a Missional Culture
Equipping the Church for the Sake of the World – JR Woodward. Praxis. “Missiologist and church planter JR Woodward has provided a manual for struggling pastors everywhere. Creating a Missional Culture will give pastors the practical tools they need to lead more effectively and to spread the responsibilities of ministry and mission more evenly between
Our Need for Revival
I am currently preaching two new series, “The Keys to Revival in America” on Sunday mornings and “Unfaithful” from the Book of Judges on Sunday evenings. As I prepare and preach, I’ve made two observances: 1) Occupy the altar every Sunday to say to those who are casually observing in our services and to God
Enjoy Being a Christian
It surprises many Christians to discover that the word enjoy is found in the Bible. As a friend commented to me one day, “Most Christians endure the Christian life; they don’t really enjoy it.” But how can you help but enjoy being a Christian when you realize how rich you are in Christ? You have,
Colin and Mary Peckham
Dear friends, It’s been a long time coming, but finally the all-new website for Rev Dr & Mrs Peckham has been launched. You can visit it here:http://www.revivals.orgIt includes many articles by both Colin and Mary, general info and a number of new pictures. We’re also, within the next month, going to upload Mary’s book ‘I Was
Should We Crown or Crucify Jesus?
by Vance Havner John 18:33-40; 19:12-16 Christ or cynicism? – “What is truth?”Christ or criminality? – BarabbasChrist or Caesar? – “We have no king but Caesar.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
"Whatever makes men good Christians make them good citizens." - Daniel Webster
Citizenship
Church
“Little doubt exists in my mind but that the American church is a sleeping giant. Stirred into action, ti could produce in our times the most sweeping spiritual, social, economic, and political changes in the history of the world. This world is waiting for such a revolution. Jesus used ordinary men for extraordinary tasks from