Life Lessons
The difference between the church and other philanthropic groups
Something disturbing has happened in evangelical churches. At one time the gospel message was central to their teaching and outreach; today something else has taken its place. Continue reading “What Happened to the Gospel?”
Struggling with sin versus practicing it
In an earlier post I broached the subject of struggling with sin versus practicing it. I wrote that it appeared a former friend had lost her struggle with lesbianism. The following verses from the Bible speaks to this. Continue reading “The Normal Christian Life”
Quotes on contentment
“I am always content with what happens;
for I know that what God chooses
is better than what I choose.” Continue reading “Contentment”
Book Review
Jesus>Religion: Why He is so Much Better than Trying Hard, Doing More, and Being Good Enough is the second great book I have read this year. The other book was Continue reading “Jesus>Religion”
Looking to Jesus
I’ve been pondering something. Why does eternity resonates with those around my age and older? Is it because we are beginning to lose family and friends who have gone before us? Continue reading “Heavenward”
This excellent post is about the difference between Judging and Discerning. It is written by Mannyr of the blog Cracked-Pot.
Judging vs. Discerning
Jesus plainly stated that we are not to judge others. But
so often His words are used against Christians who are trying to
point out wrong in society. And it seems that so few Christians
know how to answer such objections.
So, what should you do if, upon seeing evil in the world, and
stating your convictions regarding it, you are told that you have no
business judging others? Are Christians to become mindless
people who can’t tell the difference between good and evil? Is
this mindless condition something we are to strive for?
First of all, there is a big difference between judging someone,
and discerning evil. The two are not the same at all. In
the Bible, the word “judge” is often a woeful translation of the
Greek word “katakrino.” This word literally means “to judge
against.” In other words, it really means “to condemn.”…
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