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John Roberts and Madalyn Murray ? The Turtle and the OHare


Although I?ve never met Supreme Court nominee John Roberts, I did have a run in of sorts with America?s most notorious atheist Madalyn Murray O?Hare in the nineteen eighties. As I walked into a radio station to drop off tapes of my former radio show the DJ called to me from within his booth. As I entered the booth he said ?we have a minister here that may be able to answer that question.? He pulled a chair up to the microphone and beckoned for me to sit. He whispered to me that it was a phone connection from somewhere in Texas and Madalyn Murray O?Hare was on the line being interviewed. My volunteering it seemed was already far underway so I acquiesced and listened to O?Hare?s questions. I calmly answered each question and the more I did the angrier she seemed to get. The final straw was when she asked me if I wouldn?t agree that all any minister was interested in was money. She said that even I was only doing ministry for the bucks. She missed by a mile when she asked that question. I told her that my present ministry was completely voluntary and I received nothing for my labors.

The Spreading of the Not-So-Good News


PART 1: Another Gospel?

The Wealth of the Wealthy


Some may ask, why can?t I have a lot of money? Or some may say I wish I had wealth. Well let?s see what the Bible say about wealth. First we must understand the Blessing of Abraham, and to understand that Jesus is over everything and it all belongs to him.

Crucification


Most of know how Jesus was crucified. Do we ever ask ourselves about the crucifying of our flesh? What it means and how do we accomplish it. Well lets see what the Bible says about crucifying the flesh. Look at Romans 6:5 it says If we have been united with him like this his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin?because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

3 Clues To Know Where You Fit In Ministry Part 1


Clue Number 1: You Have Talent

The Bible ? Are Some of Its Words More Important Than Others?


Is the Old Testament equal in every way to the New Testament? Are the words of the prophets on a par with the words of Jesus? The answer to this question may seem incongruous but it is not, even though the answer is both, yes and no. But don?t be confused by this apparent conflict because it is easily explained.

3 Clues To Know Where You Fit In Ministry Part 2


Clue Number 2: You Have Spiritual Gifts

Comparative Religion 101 ? What They Wont Tell You in That Class


If your view of religion is like most people, you think that religion is a list of do?s and don?ts or a set of rules, laws or other directives that should be guiding your behavior. What is taught in comparative religion courses is based on this simple premise. New Testament Christianity is thrown into this generalized heap usually by people who are not Christians and have no understanding of what Christ stands for. You might say I am making an excuse for them, but I am not. The result of this assumption can produce the greatest loss any man could ever endure.

Slain in the Spirit?


WHAT'S HAPPENING HERE?

Mahavira | 24th Tirthankara of Jainism His Teachings and Essence


Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism was the last of the series of 24th Tirthankars in Jainism Dharma. Jainism as we understand today is primarily focused on the teachings and essence of Bhagwan Mahavira. Why?

Building a Church and Church Building Designs


Building a church is a large project that is more than constructing natural materials, because building a church is building an expression of a church congregation's heart. Building a church has a purpose that is much more than housing classrooms or meeting rooms. Building a church is building a sanctuary, a refuge that has eternal purposes. This is why it is important for any congregation of people considering building a church to thoroughly investigate church building designs, church builders, and architects.

Christian Books and Supplies


Christian books and supplies can be found at places that specialize in these types of material. Depending on what kinds of Christian books and supplies you are looking for, there is sure to be a business that offers what you need. If you are interested in Christian books and supplies that deal on topics such as finances, there are resources available; you just need to know where to look.

Church Retreat and Church Retreats


Church retreats are an excellent way to involve the church in an important part of church involvement. Offering a church retreat creates community and support with the people closest to you spiritually. Planned correctly, a church retreat can be excellent for the church's overall well-being.

Smile! God Loves You!


There is a greater sin than not obeying Jesus; it is the sin of not believing that he loves you.

The Catholic Obsession with Martyrs and the Question of Pain and Suffering


The Catholic Church is kind of like a forest sometimes. Someone on the outside looking in sees nothing but thousands of trees?and most of them look alike. They can see a definite shape to the forest, and elevations that someone inside might miss. On the other hand, they?ll never see up-close nature like the plants and animals inside. They can hear about them, but never live through the experience.

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