Christian Living

  • Biblical Illiteracy

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  • Don’t be suckered by a psychopath

    Considering two high profile prison escapes involving insiders, it is obvious that the insiders were overwhelmed by the prisoners emotionally. We must be ready. We must be alert to prevent our having relationships of any type. If we are not alert, we may be used, manipulated, by the psychopath. The Hare Personality profile is the most common…

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

    A1 Scriptures B1 “And we request of you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and instruct you, and to regard them beyond all measure in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. Now we exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the…

  • 10 ways Christians are to handle disagreements

    “Therefore a sharp disagreement arose so that they were separated from one another. And Barnabas, taking along Mark, sailed to Cyprus. ” (Acts 15:39, EMTV) What are we to do when we have a sharp disagree, an all-out argument, and fight? An argument is very stressful on the body and has physical and psychological…

  • Why Unanswered Prayer?

    Why is it that our prayers are not answered? Consider these verses: Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. (John 16:24 EMTV) “Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to…

  • Can we judge?

    “Judge not, lest you be judged.” (Matthew 7:1 EMTV) “But test all things; hold fast that which is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21 EMTV) There is a difference between making a decision and making judgment. A decision is to choose between two preferences. Do I eat ham and eggs or biscuits and gravy? A judgment deals with…

  • 9 reasons for unanswered prayer

    Some Bible teachers/preachers teach that God has to/must answer our prayers. This is false, because even the Lord Jesus himself had unanswered prayers. “He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will,…

  • How do we handle persecution?

    A1 Theme—God uses people to accomplish His plans. A2 Objectives B1 Describe why the apostles were persecuted. B2 Describe how the apostles responded to persecution. A3 Scripture B1 Acts 4:1-31—Peter and John before the Sanhedrin B2 Acts 6:8-15—Stephan accused of blasphemy B3 Acts 7:51-60—Stephan finishes his speech and then is stoned to death A4 Notes B1 As…

  • What is important to you?

    But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33, EMTV) What is the most important thing in your life? Serious, when no one is around, you are by yourself, what is the most important thing in your life? Is it your family?…

  • Some Ways God Helps Us

    Let your way of life be without loving money, being satisfied with what you have. For He Himself has said, “By no means shall I desert you, nor in any way shall I forsake you;” so that being confident, we may say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man…