As Christians, and faithful servants of the Lord, Jesus, the Christ, we must now begin to understand the world in which we live. Certainly, we are aware of the geo-political ramifications that are here and are to come.
Our faith must with stand the onslaught of a world that gives no thought or credence to a divine Creator. What we're seeing is simple. Things are not lining up in our minds, and therefore, our faith is failing.
When our experiences don't match our expectations, we begin to doubt God. No matter what happens around us, we must know that God is able to deliver us.
The three Hebrew boys got it right when they said; 'my God is able to deliver, BUT IF NOT'! The growth in our faith occurs when we know that God can, and therefore, it doesn't matter if God does! He always knows what is most beneficial for us.
As trials and tribulations increase, we must rest in the fact that when my right now, meets God's after while, my circumstance becomes 'no more.' As God is taking care of my right now problem, in His after while time frame, I must thank Him today for the deliverance that I sought yesterday.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding." Then and only then, will we become the people of faith that God has created us to be.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
A Day in the Life of an Overcomer
It is the dawning of a beautiful September morning. I feel the crisp fall air as it gently nudges away the remaining days of summer. I must admit, it is a welcomed change.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
In God We Trust
Federal Judge Nixes 'In God We Trust' Lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit from an atheist who said having the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins and dollar bills violated his First Amendment rights.
U.S. District Judge Frank C. Damrell Jr. said the minted words amounted to a secular national slogan that did not trample on Michael Newdow's avowed religious views.
Newdow, a Sacramento doctor and lawyer, also is engaged in an ongoing effort to have the Pledge of Allegiance banned from public schools because it contains the words "under God."
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit from an atheist who said having the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins and dollar bills violated his First Amendment rights.
U.S. District Judge Frank C. Damrell Jr. said the minted words amounted to a secular national slogan that did not trample on Michael Newdow's avowed religious views.
Newdow, a Sacramento doctor and lawyer, also is engaged in an ongoing effort to have the Pledge of Allegiance banned from public schools because it contains the words "under God."
Friday, April 21, 2006
Brutality at Abu Ghraib Prison - Christianity Today Magazine: "Christians and Torture
The Evil In Us
Since the discovery of abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, Americans have intensely debated the extent to which torture is, or should be, used to gain information from enemy combatants. In what other facilities is physical coercion used, and to what extent? And what is legal under international law?
But Christians must ask questions beyond the legal and constitutional issues. To what extent can Christians accept torture—even as military defense? How does a soldier, made in God's image, protect the human dignity of the inmate, while gaining essential information to protect his fellow citizens? There are no simple answers, but CT has directly addressed those questions in our February 2006 cover story. More articles on Abu Ghraib, prison brutality, and other criminal justice issues are also available below."
The Evil In Us
Since the discovery of abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, Americans have intensely debated the extent to which torture is, or should be, used to gain information from enemy combatants. In what other facilities is physical coercion used, and to what extent? And what is legal under international law?
But Christians must ask questions beyond the legal and constitutional issues. To what extent can Christians accept torture—even as military defense? How does a soldier, made in God's image, protect the human dignity of the inmate, while gaining essential information to protect his fellow citizens? There are no simple answers, but CT has directly addressed those questions in our February 2006 cover story. More articles on Abu Ghraib, prison brutality, and other criminal justice issues are also available below."
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Supreme Court Ends Protection Against Abortion Clinic Violence : SF Bay Area Indymedia: "On February 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that could add to the increasing difficulty women face in obtaining reproductive health services. NOW says that if the Court's 8-0 decision in Scheidler, et al., v. National Organization for Women (NOW), et al. and Operation Rescue v. NOW, et al. ushers in a return to clinic violence in the United States, the organization is ready to fight in every jurisdiction.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Christian International News - Christian Press Release Services - Christian Online Broadcasts Cincinnati,Ohio: "WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD? IT’S NOT MEAT AND DRINK!
Baltimore, MD first time author, Mattie R. James, Ph.D. publishes new book that answers this question. "
Baltimore, MD first time author, Mattie R. James, Ph.D. publishes new book that answers this question. "
Christian International News - Christian Press Release Services - Christian Online Broadcasts Cincinnati,Ohio: "BILLY GRAHAM TALKS TO TEENS New York City Crusade Sermon Speaks to the Younger Generation
Charlotte, N.C., January 10, 2006 - During the past ten years of his crusade ministry, evangelist Billy Graham has made a special effort to reach out to young people, dedicating one evening at each crusade specifically to speak to teenagers. "
Charlotte, N.C., January 10, 2006 - During the past ten years of his crusade ministry, evangelist Billy Graham has made a special effort to reach out to young people, dedicating one evening at each crusade specifically to speak to teenagers. "
Crosswalk.com - News - Christian Commentary, Conservative Blogs; Culture, Politics & Religion: "NY School District Denies Status of Christian Club - Jim Brown
A high school in New York State is being threatened with a federal lawsuit over its refusal to grant official recognition to a Christian student organization on its campus."
A high school in New York State is being threatened with a federal lawsuit over its refusal to grant official recognition to a Christian student organization on its campus."
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