Ten Basic Principles That Create Trust

January 1, 2010admin Comments Off

1. That what one teaches matches what one does (James 1:22-24).
2. That the truth is bought and never sold (Proverbs 23:23; John 8:32).
3. That one’s word is kept regardless of consequences or circumstances (Acts 5:28,29).
4. That equal treatment and acceptance is extended to all (Romans 12:9-21).
5. That faithfulness is demonstrated in all things (Hebrews 11:6).
6. [...]

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Does Your Life Spell “Christian”?

December 26, 2009admin Comments Off

Changed
Honest
Responsible
Interested
Steadfast
Thoughtful
Innocent
Awake
New Creature

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Ten Steps Everyone Can Take to Reach Lost Friends

December 19, 2009admin Comments Off

By Phil Sanders
1. Prayerfully identify 1-3 people you know who are not Christians.
2. Pray fervently for their salvation every day.
3. Be a blessing to your friends.
4. Invite each to a meal (no agenda), just to get better acquainted.
5. At an opportune time, ask each one for prayer requests. Check back.
6. Invite each one to outreach [...]

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Christ Has a Job for You

December 12, 2009admin Comments Off

If you are not working in the church because no one has given you a job, wait no longer. Christ has a job for you.
Feed the hungry, give a drink to the thirsty, help strangers, clothe the naked, visit the sick (Matthew 25:34-40).
Bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
Do good, communicate (Hebrews 13:16).
Warn the unruly [...]

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You Can’t Fool God

December 5, 2009admin Comments Off

You can fool the hapless public. You can be a subtle fraud.
You can hide your little meanness, but you can’t fool God.
You can advertise your virtues. You can self-achievement laud.
You can load yourself with riches, but you can’t fool God.
You can criticize the Bible. You can be a selfish clod.
You can lie, [...]

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The Holy Bible

November 25, 2009admin Comments Off

Though the cover is worn,
And the pages are torn,
And though places bear traces of tears;
Yet more precious than gold
Is this Book worn and old,
That can shatter and scatter my fears.
This old Book is my guide.
Its a friend by my side.
It will lighten and brighten my way;
And each promise I find,
Soothes and gladdens the mind,
As I [...]

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Christ in the New Testament

November 23, 2009admin Comments Off

In Matthew He is the King of the Jews.
In Mark He is the Servant of God.
In Luke He is the perfect Son of man.
In John He is the Son of God.
In Acts He is the ascended Lord.
In Romans He is our righteousness.
In 1 Corinthians He is the first fruits [...]

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Center of the Bible

November 15, 2009admin Comments Off

* What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117
* What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119
* What chapter is in the center of the Bible? Psalm 118
Facts:
* There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118.
* There are [...]

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