The Holy Spirit gives gifts to meet the needs inside and outside of the church. Among these gifts are miracles, healings, and speaking in tongues. Many Christians are troubled that we do not see more miracles; does this mean the Spirit is not moving in us?
Most Christian churches no longer teach that Christian women should cover their heads, although it was once the universal practice among Christian women. This article explores the New Testament teaching of the veiled head for women.
Without Christ you are wrong in heart, and mere culture, refinement, social respectability and morality is simply a veneer. You must be born again! When you invite Christ into your heart, He will make you HIs own and transform you through and through.
We hear a great deal about David's sin, but seldom mentioned is the sin of Bathsheba. And it is true that David committed deliberate adultery and murder; Bathsheba only carelessly exposed herself. Still, that small sin was the cause. A thoughtful address to Christian women by a brother in Christ.
You thought that skeptics aren't religious? Religion is devotion to a person or system of thought that dictates one's manner of life. Skeptics have well-defined beliefs, and are devoted worshipers of the First Skeptic.
The problem with extremism is as old as man. Ecclesiastes 7:16 - 18 (paraphrased) says this: Do not be overly-righteous or overly-wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Do not be overly-wicked or foolish. Why should you die before your time? It is good to recognize and avoid all of these extremes.
How does the sovereign God relate to the will of men and women? Are the seeming choices people make merely puppet-like movements, with God as the divine, behind-the-scenes manipulator? If we have the free exercise of will, is it of any serious consequence what we do with it?
Christmas: it is more than a time to gather with family, eat good food, and unwrap gifts. Christmas centers around a person, Christ the Lord, and the reasons He came to earth so long ago.
