Evans, Lutzer, Swindoll: An Evang-elastic Gospel
Preachers like Anthony T. (Tony) Evans or Charles R. (Chuck) Swindoll may appear to stand for truth and the Christian gospel, but if their teaching on salvation by grace allows a professing Christian to continue in willful rebellion against God’s moral law without fear, they destroy with one hand what they attempt to build with the other.
Living in Fear versus Faith - Which Will Prevail?
Fear, when allowed to grow, can become a controlling stranglehold over our lives. We will be better poised for success once we get out from the grip of fear.
Fear is a normal part of life. Just as you might respond in surprise or anger to certain situations, other circumstances may rightly inspire fear. But when it begins to loom so large that you are stopped in your tracks, fear has become a burden to your progress and emotional outlook.
Fear Undercuts Your Confidence
David & Bathsheba
Even though David sinned in his relationship with Bathsheba, the Lord forgave him after he repented, but there were still consequences to his sin. Through it all, David acted in faith.
Copyright (c) 2008 Jon Straumfjord
… in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, … David remained at Jerusalem.
… one evening … David … walked on the roof of the king’s house. And … saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold…. “… Bathsheba, … the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her … And the woman conceived …
Cremation: Religion, Faith, Culture and Costs
Learn how cremation interacts with religion, culture, and finances.
Cremation is when a non living body is reduced to ashes by burning in a crematory fire or crematorium furnace. The remains of the fire are often placed in urns where they are then buried, held at memorial sites, kept by loved ones, or sometimes hold wishes by the person that has passed on. A common wish is to be spread out over the Oceans or something similar. Being cremated is a very common act with other popular methods such as casket funerals.
Beans, Eggs And Cukes In Jesus Name
“Have some beans, fresh from my garden,” Ray offers upon entering worship.
On other occasions, he brings cukes and fresh eggs. Still other times he walks in with tomatoes and corn.
An offering? No doubt Ray looks at it that way-his giving to God, his sharing with believers. It is a part of his joyous summer ritual. And of course the recipients are particularly grateful for his generosity.
Ray Alley, long-time Windham resident and garden-grower, spends many hours weeding and caring. At 78, he can look back over years of plenty.