Religion is a popular hobby for many people, but few people have a saving relationship with God. Here’s how you can tell that you have a saving relationship with God. If you see yourself in any of those, go to God with a repentant heart, and ask him to forgive you. Start living for himContinue reading “How to Be Sure You Are SAVED”
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Are you a thermometer or a thermostat?
I heard Sandy Adams, pastor Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain, use this illustration: a thermometer varies with the temperature around it; it reads the temperature while a thermostat sets the temperature and stays constant. Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? I made a profession of faith years ago and was baptized. I read the Bible,Continue reading “Are you a thermometer or a thermostat?”
Church as usual has got to go.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of the American church which was already in an unfavorable position. Churches scrambled to do church in a new way: online. Ministers who had never done sermon streaming were now basically thrown into new roles: YouTubers and Facebook preachers. Not all churches adapted to this new online medium successfullyContinue reading “Church as usual has got to go.”
Doctrine matters
Sound doctrine can transform you. Words have power and the words we believe can change our lives. You have heard stick and stones may break your bones but words can never hurt you; it’s a lie. Mein kamf was a 1925 autobiographical account of Hitler’s beliefs. The words in this book left a negative affectContinue reading “Doctrine matters”
How to spot a Lukewarm Christian
This isn’t rocket science it’s actually pretty easy. 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!Galatians 5:22-23 So we see that in a believer’s life. They are full of love and forgiveness. They’reContinue reading “How to spot a Lukewarm Christian”
Crystals, fortune tellers and mediums
All evil. Everyone has a need to understand not just the world we see, but the unseen world. God has one way of helping us understand spiritual things and the world has a totally different way. As people with limited human minds, we are easily duped and distracted by the enemy. I’ve been duped inContinue reading “Crystals, fortune tellers and mediums”
Should Christians Practice Yoga?
Millions of Americans practice yoga on a regular basis and they’re mostly women; in Sanskrit yoga means yoke – joined with Brahma. So we’re not starting off on a good footing. The root of it is to become one with Brahma. Eek! As Christians were called to not give an appearance of evil. The yogaContinue reading “Should Christians Practice Yoga?”
How to tell if the Holy Spirit is moving in a place
There are several ways determine if Holy Spirit is moving in a church service. The worship is real and it’s not mechanical. The congregation is really involved and you can see it on their faces. God isn’t being sung to, He’s really being worshiped. The pastor does something different. He breaks up the usual wayContinue reading “How to tell if the Holy Spirit is moving in a place”
God’s way vs. the world’s way
When Jesus walked this earth, he didn’t do with things the way people expected. Even his disciples we’re taking aback by his way of doing things. He didn’t fit the mold of what they thought the Messiah would be. Gods values are often the opposite of what the world’s values are. As Christ followers weContinue reading “God’s way vs. the world’s way”
I was a John
No, I wasn’t formerly a biological male. I was a customer to the Revelation chapter 17 prostitute. She is false religion. One of the seven angels who had poured out the seven bowls came over and spoke to me. “Come with me,” he said, “and I will show you the judgment that is going toContinue reading “I was a John”
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