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Do not retaliate against violence with violence

Did Jesus tell his oppressed hearers not to resist evil?

An article by Walter Wink discusses the issue:

How turning the other cheek defies oppression

Added by Eden Exile on May 5, 2009 at 6:32am — No Comments

Methodists issue flu guidelines

Guidance from the Methodist Church and a report from the churches in Mexico

Anglican, Catholic, Free Church and independent church leaders are asking people not to overreact to the media hype.

Added by Eden Exile on May 5, 2009 at 5:57am — No Comments

Building Blocks

Acts 2.42-47 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, and to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere… Continue

Added by Christine on May 4, 2009 at 10:11pm — 4 Comments

Morality.

Morality;

The quality of an action which renders it good; the conformity of an act to the divine law, or to the principles of rectitude. This conformity implies that the act must be performed by a free agent, and from a motive of obedience to the divine will. This is the strict theological and scriptural sense of morality.

Morality cannot be forced on any one, this is contrary to scripture. Mankind has a choice, to live a moral life, or to ignore just, and moral ways, to become… Continue

Added by Rev.Anthony Ray Smith Sr. on May 4, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

AS YOUR DAYS ,SO SHALL YOUR STRENGTH BE....DEUTERONOMY 33:25

According to your days, take your strength:--

1. In the days of delight---your strength---Psalm 16:11, John 15:10--11

2.In the days of duty------your strength-----1Corinth. 15:58,Rev. 22:12.

3. In the days of disaster---your strength----Psalm 46:1.

4. In the days of despair---your strenght---Psalm 33:18, Psalm 42:5.

5. In the days of disease---your strength---Psalm 103:3, Exodus 15:25.

6. In the days of difficulty----your… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on May 4, 2009 at 9:48am — No Comments

ZPG and THE CULTURAL MANDATE

From My Perspective - - -

We all have some knowledge of History (for all too many, it is a scant knowledge). We are also familiar with the phrase: “Those who forget (or ignore) History are doomed to repeat it.” It is both important and significant when a current Historian - David Kaiser – shares some of his concerns and observations. David Kaiser is a professor in the Strategy and Policy Department of the United States Naval War College and has previously taught...Harvard… Continue

Added by peripheral on May 4, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

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Added by Philip on May 4, 2009 at 1:14am — No Comments

In a boat.......

Today's sermon was everything but boring! Paster Ken preached form the inside of a small boat!

The hole point he was giving use went back to the disciple in the middle of The Sea of Galilee, Where Jesus asked Peter to trust him and step out of the boat. Peter was the only one to put his trust in the Lord.

The point was, A great manny of us say we are followers of Christ but yet we wont leave our comfort zone (our boat) We should surrender ourself to the Lord for he will comfort… Continue

Added by Rev. David Stutz on May 3, 2009 at 8:57pm — 2 Comments

Come join my E-mail Minsitry... Example

Here is another example of what you get when you join our E-mail ministry at www.emailministry.webs.com…

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Added by David Thompson on May 3, 2009 at 8:33pm — No Comments

The Significance of Jesus Christ.

The Significance of Jesus Christ.

As the breakaway Presbyterian Churches accept homosexuality as a good life style, they are also considering the Significance of Jesus Christ and His word.

As far as prophecy goes, is this significant, or a look into the future of all churches?

This is not a message about homosexuality, but rather a study on the end of the righteousness of many churches.

First we must ask ourselves a few questions and find… Continue

Added by Rev.Anthony Ray Smith Sr. on May 3, 2009 at 1:43pm — No Comments

Peter. . . He was full of it

Good Morning.

May I direct our attention back to Acts 2? Go ahead--picture the 120 gathered together, and filled with the Spirit--they begin to speak in unknown languages--unknown to them but not to the Jewish pilgrims who had traveled to Jerusalem to observe Pentecost. A crowd gathers and hears the good news of the Gospel told in their own tongue--nothing short of amazing. Some, however, accuse the messengers of being drunk. Peter will not stand for that! Please open your Bibles,… Continue

Added by Christine on May 3, 2009 at 9:03am — 3 Comments

HARD TIMES

Its hard to get up everytime we get pushed down,

all we can do is try, and push ourselfs to the limit,

and take a stand in what we belive is right,

to fight as a team is great, but sometimes we must stand alone,

aginst all fears, and all others that stand in our way,

if I were to die and go home today,

I would know I tryed my best in life,

I had fun, I laughed, I cryed, I loved and then lost,

life is short we must forgive thoese who have pushed us… Continue

Added by Jesus Freak on May 3, 2009 at 1:38am — 2 Comments

TEARS

Tears
there are many types of tears,
tears of hope that you will allways be in my arms,
tears of joy wakeing up with you by my side everyday,
tears of fear fear of rejection, hurtful tears, you not needing me and loving me the way I need you and Love you.
tears of pain like 18 wheels of steel rolling down my face.
but the tears that you bring to my eyes are tears of love to comfort my heart.

Added by Jesus Freak on May 3, 2009 at 1:20am — 1 Comment

YOU

You made me laugh when I wanted to cry,
you offerd a comforting hand to hold,
you picked me up whenever I feel,
you showed me heaven when i was blinded by hell,
you gave me reason to hold on and fight,
you saved me when I was drowning in pain,
you enered my heart as an angel to guide,
you are the though the dark and though the light.
I love you so much my bestest friend.

Added by Jesus Freak on May 3, 2009 at 1:06am — 1 Comment

A Prayer

a prayer for you, for all that I love, for all that I hate, a prayer for my friends and my family, a prayer for all that I have done wrong, a prayer for everyone out there tonight, becouse I dont Judge, and I beleve our Lord will forgive us all for all our sins. a prayer for thoese without. God thanks for all that you have given me. I dont worry about today or tomarow, I know when you need me you will call me home. I will not leave any unforgiven thoughts, I know my time here is short, please… Continue

Added by Jesus Freak on May 3, 2009 at 12:52am — 5 Comments

BITTERNESS TOWARD OBEDIENCE

BITTERNESS TOWARD OBEDIENCE

An F16 fighter jet is an amazing aircraft with incredible capabilities. But there is one thing that a jet pilot requires above all else. That the aircraft reacts completely to his control. If it were to have "a mind of its own" regardless of how remarkable that might sound, it would end up doing as much flying as a door stop.

In the same vein, even if we had all the gifting under the sun, God as… Continue

Added by Pastor Bob B on May 2, 2009 at 5:33pm — No Comments

Questions for Me and for Us All

It is truly spring outside today. The birds are singing, the crocus and tulips have been up for better than two weeks, and the colors are dazzling. Why, then, am I having such inner struggles? I started volunteering at a local hospital last week, and although newly joined, was nominated the Auxillary Club's new secretary for the next two years. I was the only person that seemed to have the interest and the energy of spirit for the job. It seems that only older women (and one man) feel the need… Continue

Added by Susan Mathews on May 2, 2009 at 12:34pm — 3 Comments

Being Christian!!!!!

I have been wondering how can we be Christians if we sit and judge others and say a new person in Christ should not be friends with someone the church as a whole has determined to be sinning; are we all not sinners ? We are only to be saved by the grace of God.......we are not perfect ,we can omly strive to be Christ like....yet we shall always fall short.God alone will see into our hearts and see our true selves.I say do as Christ said love your neighbors and also love your enemies ;maybe your… Continue

Added by Leslie Dianne Moore on May 2, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

THE LORD'S WEEKEND DEVOTIONAL, SALVATION ISN'T. . .

Salvation Isn't . . .

Several years ago there was a fad making its way around social circles and even in Churches.

People everywhere were wearing buttons and T-shirts with the words "Try God" written on them.

I loathe that little expression, not because it… Continue

Added by INTERNET MISSIONARY on May 2, 2009 at 7:55am — 1 Comment

THREE TREES

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver, and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty."

Then the second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the… Continue

Added by Essien Aniefiong Daniel on May 2, 2009 at 6:55am — 1 Comment