Christian Children’s Fund
(from a Newsbrief in The Christian Index) Christian Children’s Fund, an organization that helps needy children across the globe, has decided to change its name to ChildFund International to broaden its outreach. “We are now part of an alliance of 12 organizations around the world who have the same goal of working to help deprived
Once Upon a Tree
– Calvin Miller This book review was submitted by Dr. Franklin Kirksey. Dr. Calvin Miller shares in Once Upon A Tree: Answering the Ten Crucial Questions of Life (Calvin Miller, Once Upon A Tree: Answering the Ten Crucial Questions of Life (West Monroe, LA: Howard Publishing Co., Inc., 2002), pp. 196-197), “Recently I preached a
Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word
A Model of Faith and Thought – Douglas A. Sweeney. IVP Academic. “Jonathan Edwards has been recognized as the most influential evangelical theologian of all time. Accounting for this enduring impact, historian Douglas Sweeney shows how Edward’s profound and meticulous study of the Bible securely anchored his powerful preaching, his lively theological passions and his
Testing
Written by: Bill Elliff“After these things, God tested Abraham…” (Genesis 22:1) God is ruthlessly interested in your faith. He will use everything at His disposal to develop you into a person who trusts Him. He knows that your life, the life and salvation of those around, and His glory are all at stake. He knows
Ed Stetzer
Ed is the President of LifeWay Research, and his blog if full of valuable articles, research, polls, stats, and other findings. www.edstetzer.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
God’s Wisdom and Warnings Concerning Immorality
(from the series “Godly Wisdom for a New Millennium”) by Michael Catt Proverbs 5 I. The Problem Defined II. The Background Principles III. The Instructions for SexualityA. Don’t buy the lie.B. Don’t settle for second best.C. God’s Word is not for prudes; it’s for those who want to be pure.D. Having fun has nothing to
"To say 'lead us not into temptation' does not. . .mean that God himself causes people to be tempted. . . . First, it means 'let us escape the great tribulation, the great testing, that is coming on all the world.' [Second], it means 'do not let us be led into temptation that we will be unable to bear.' . . . Finally, it means 'Enable us to pass safely through this testing of our faith." - N. T. Wright
"Many assure us that Jesus really means 'keep us away from temptation,' or 'lead us out of temptation,' or 'remind us that you never tempt us.' Of couse none of these things is what Jesus actually said. He told us to beg God not to put us to a test, presumably because we would fail it. What a vote of confidence in us! What a vote of confidence in God! What a way to conclude a conversation!" - Telford Work
"If we spend all our effort on our own white-knuckled struggle against a temptation, it grows bigger and bigger." - Glen H. Stassen
"The way we tinker with our temptations and tweak our reasons for acting on them are indications that we actually enjoy dancing the tango with the Devil." - Albert Haase
"In praying to God to deliver us we acknowledge that God is greater than any foe of God. The power of evil must be admitted and taken seriously, yet not too seriously. Perhaps that is why, though the Lord's Prayer honestly focuses upon trial, temptation, and evil, it never mentions Satan by name." - William H. Willimon and Stanley Hauerwas
"There is no resistance to Satan other than flight. . . . Flee--that can indeed only mean, flee to that place where you find protection and help, flee to the Crucified." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Temptation
Which Great Speech Gets Your Attention?
The University of Florida has claimed that Tim Tebow’s famous speech during the 2008-2009 football season will long be remembered in Gainesville. But does it rank with some of the greatest sports speeches of all time? Here are some of the nominations on gameon.usatoday.com: Knute Rockne’s “Win one for the Gipper” at Notre Dame. Lou
Podcast
Now you can listen to a new sermon from Michael Catt weekly from your computer. Subscribe to the Sherwood podcast, now available on iTunes. View site: www.sherwoodbaptist.net/podcast 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Godly Wisdom for Life and Faith
(from the series “Godly Wisdom for a New Millennium”) by Michael Catt Proverbs 3:5, 6 The choices you make determine the road you take. You make your choices, then your choices make you. If you are going to get the most out of Proverbs, you have to begin with some basic truths:1) The existence of
"Vision is not vision unless it is shared." - Unknown
"There is something better to be experienced. This is where the believability of the vision-caster comes into play. We all have a credibility tank, and with each success the tank rises, making it possible to cast an even larger vision next time. Most of our people are under-challenged. They want to be part of something that is bigger than them." - Steve Hale
Vision
Where’s the Faith?
The percentage of residents who said religion is an important part of their daily lives: Most Religious States Mississippi 85% Alabama 82% South Carolina 80% Tennessee 79% Louisiana 78% Least Religious States Vermont 42% New Hampshire 46% Maine 48% Massachusetts 48% Alaska 51% 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to