"can speaking of truth offend some persons to the degree that it will create in them an emotional impression that those who speak the truth do not love them?Read the rest of this important article by Pastor Larry DeBruyn here:
"Unless we have a biblical view of God, mankind, and the spirit world, we will not have the perspective to understand the evil that plagues our world."That's from a very relevant thing to read here...
Talking recently to people at Thomas Nelson Publishing, they were telling me that Bible sales are going down. At the same time that supposedly 85 percent of Americans say they are evangelical Christians, Bible sales are diminishing. And according to exit polls, 50 percent of the people who go to a Christian bookstore to buy a Bible, leave without one. They aren't really sure just how important it is. For may of them, the only Bible they ever see is a verse, usually taken out of context, and slapped on a PowerPoint screen. Many of them sit in an auditorium where it's too dark to read a Bible if they had one. And if they had one, they would wonder why. The Bible is, to many people who call themselves Christians, a book like a lot of other books, with some good suggestions about how to live your life that can be manipulated and twisted a dozen different ways to make them meaningful to you.Read the whole thing here:
And so the publishers are saying, if we're gonna sell Bibles, we're gonna have to appeal to felt need rather than the revelation of God. We can't any longer talk about this is God's revealed truth. We can't any longer talk about this is inspired by God. This is the word from heaven. We can't do that. We have to call the Bible, not the Word of God, but a message that will fix you. We have to sell Bibles and they presented a full video presentation. Are you lonely? Are you unfulfilled? Are you happy? Here's a book that can change all that. A man-centered approach to selling Bibles. And, in fact, I was warned that a study Bible is an anachronism because people today don't even connect the two words "study" and "Bible".
The Error of Spiritual Formation
By Roger Oakland
When I first began writing in the field in the late 70s and early 80s the term "Spiritual Formation" was hardly known, except for highly specialized references in relation to the Catholic orders. Today it is a rare person who has not heard the term. Seminary courses inSpiritual Formation proliferate like baby rabbits. Huge numbers are seeking to become certified as Spiritual Directors to answer the cry of multiplied thousands for spiritual direction. - Richard Foster 1
A move away from the truth of God's Word to a mystical form of Christianity has infiltrated, to some degree, nearly all evangelical denominations. Few Bible teachers saw this avalanche coming. Now that it is underway, most do not realize it has even happened.
The best way to understand this process is to recall what happened during the Dark Ages when the Bible became the forbidden book. Until the reformers translated the Bible into the language of the common people, the great masses were in darkness. When the light of God's Word became available, the Gospel was once again understood.
I believe history is repeating itself. As the Word of God becomes less and less important, the rise in mystical experiences escalates, and these experiences are presented to convince the unsuspecting that Christianity is about feeling, touching, smelling, and seeing God. The postmodern mindset is the perfect environment for fosteringspiritual formation. This term suggests there are various ways and means to get closer to God and to emulate Him. Thus the idea that if you do certain practices, you can be more like Jesus. Proponents of spiritual formation erroneously teach that anyone can practice these mystical rituals and find God within. Having a relationship with Jesus Christ is not a prerequisite. In a DVD called Be Still, which promotes contemplative prayer, Richard Foster says that contemplative prayer is for anyone and that by practicing it, one becomes "a portable sanctuary" for "the presence of God." 2
The impending disclosure announcement follows upon the secret implementation of a year long openness policy on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Over the period February 12-14, 2008, the United Nations held closed doors discussions where approximately 30 nations secretly agreed on a new openness policy on UFOs and extraterrestrial life in 2009. The openness policy was implemented but never publicly announced due to threats against UN diplomats not to disclose details of the secret agreement. h The secret UN agreement was based on two conditions. First, UFOs would continue to appear around the world; and second, the openness policy would not lead to social unrest in liberal democracies. Both conditions have been satisfied making it possible for the next stage to begin – official disclosure of extraterrestrial life.There is more about it here:
"...Foster himself says this is a dangerous prayer method that can invoke demonic activity and requires special protection. From Foster's book, Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home, Foster says: "I also want to give a word of precaution. In the silent contemplation of God we are entering deeply into the spiritual realm, and there is such a thing as a supernatural guidance that is not divine guidance. While the Bible does not give us a lot of information on the nature of the spiritual world [not true], we do know … there are various orders of spiritual beings, and some of them are definitely not in cooperation with God and his way! … But for now I want to encourage you to learn and practice prayers of protection.… 'All dark and evil spirits must now leave.'"5Foster is not the only contemplative to admit the danger. Other spiritual directors are saying the same thing. For example, we are warned HERE that this bridge certainly does look like a dangerous thing to cross!
-Ray Yungen
Richard Foster and the Be Still DVD
Book Review: Rob Bell's Drops Like StarsRead the rest here @ lighthousetrailsresearch.com (it's quite lengthy but important to read). This review is quite the opposite of raving ones that Rob Bell's fans are giving it. Like this one in Relevant Magazine, which has already given it an trendy nickname (Drops):
Mike Stanwood
What has red gilded pages, a hard cover, and costs more than the average person might pay for a book that can be read in one sitting? From a distance, Rob Bell's gigantic new book Drops like Stars is reminiscent of the Twilight Series look, with red flower and broken petals falling and shattering to pieces against a black backdrop. It looks like something you might find on a table in the corner of your favorite trendy coffee shop. ...
Drops is an exciting new direction for the prolific pastor, both for the maturity of its theological reflection, and for its fascinating—at times stunning—design and visual elements, which play freely in the expansive book’s “coffee table” dimensions.I recently read an interview (pro) where Rob Bell was asked how he got the idea for this unusual book.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/books/reviews/18143-drops-like-stars
"The main idea for the book was birthed several years ago and right away I knew there would be a visual element, because some things have to be seen, trying to describe them just doesn't work. And then I got it in my head that it had to be big and heavy-like you'd get it in your hands and say "whoa, this is a book." and once you have a vision for something you hold on to it with all your might until it actually exists...and then you celebrate."Not only is it big and heavy, so is the price. It's on sale right now at our local Christian book store for $39.99. Like, you'd get it in your hands and say, "whoa, this book costs more than it does to sponsor a precious child with Gospel for Asia for one month." And then you put it back on the shelf, and sadly wonder who will buy it.
- http://www.conversantlife.com/god-and-culture/rob-bells-talks-drops-like-stars
Doug Pagitt's New Book - A Christianity Worth Believing - NOT Worth BelievingRead the rest of the review HERE. *
by Ezra McGill
In his book, A Christianity Worth Believing, emergent leader Doug Pagitt presents a theology that is worth exposing, because it is neither biblical nor Christian. This is the unfortunate power of media-savvy emergent leaders--errant theology is couched in Christian terms, and the undiscerning are drawn in.
"A Nobel laureate said the Bible is a “handbook of bad morals” and the world would be a better place without the Christian holy book."This sad thing of the day, and more, can be found here:
Tuesday, October 20First of all, this is how Hebrews 3:1 goes in a real Bible (I used KJV but most Bible translations are similar):
Keep Your Focus on Jesus
So my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He's the centerpiece of everything we believe.
Hebrews 3:1 (The Message)
Recommended Reading
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
"Take a good hard look." In other words, focus. In optics, focus is the point toward which light rays converge. In geometry, it's a special point used in describing conic sections. When we concentrate our attention, we are focusing. When we do it with others in an organized way, we're in a focus group. The Navy has a missile named Focus, and Ford has a car by the same name. In sports, lack of focus is often the reason given for defeat; and players in a slump try to regain their focus. When we take a blurred picture, it's because we didn't focus the camera on the right object.
In life, we find that Christ becomes blurred in our vision when we focus on our problems. But when we put Him in the center of the picture, our trials are less of a focal point and more of a background blur. The apostle Paul said, "We do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal" (2 Corinthians 4:15, HCSB).
Therefore, holy brothers, keep your focus on Jesus.
1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;Funny how Eugene Peterson has taken 'Christ' out of that verse. It's so typical. I remember hearing David Hocking say more than once that there are 100's of guys in Mexico named Jesus, but "Christ" tells us which Jesus. Christ, or "Christos," the anointed one, the Messiah, the Son of God.
The Message "Bible" Omits "Lord Jesus"Too bad Pastor Jeremiah, one of the better Bible teachers on the Christian radio station we tune in to, is using The Message now too. (First it was Chuck Swindoll.) I just don't understand why they do this. Other than that, the Turning Point devotional is okay, but here's the thing. Can you see what he is doing? He starts of by interpreting Eugene Peterson's words:
The King James Bible refers to Jesus as "Lord Jesus" about 115 times. The New King James Bible uses this term about the same amount of times and the New American Standard about 100 times. How many times does Eugene Peterson's The Message use the phrase "Lord Jesus"? None! Not once. Never!
What The Message does refer to Jesus 77 times is the title "Master Jesus." This is a New Age term.
-http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/themessage.htm
"Take a good hard look." In other words, focus.Instead of interpreting what the Bible says, and maybe going into the background, the Greek, etc., Pastor Jeremiah is elaborating on Eugene Peterson's paraphrased phrase! So I went and looked it up for him, at blueletterbible.org, and the Greek word used in this particular verse is actually katanoeō ("consider" in English) which actually means:
Documentary an inconvenient truth for Gore fansRead more here @ www.onenewsnow.com.
The website for the film Not Evil Just Wrong was attacked following the worldwide premiere of the documentary.
Sunday, October 18, the documentary Not Evil Just Wrong premiered worldwide via the Internet and premiere parties. Following the premiere, the film's website suffered an attack and was down most of the day. The documentary tackles climate change and environmental legislation while exposing what husband-and-wife producers Ann McElhinney and Phelim Mcaleer believe is the anti-human agenda behind it....
Was world created 6,012 years ago – this month?Read the rest here @ www.wnd.com.
Get the book that charts history from that date through 70 AD
How old is the world?
Most people would say: "Nobody knows."
But the author of the book frequently described as the greatest history book ever written theorized the world was created Oct. 23, 4004 B.C. – making it 6,012 years old this month....
A DAY WITH EUGENE PETERSONThis link between this centre for contemplative spirituality and Dr. Peterson comes as no surprise, as Eugene Peterson’s own books and things have revealed beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is a contemplative mystic. However, don't you think it's a surprise (and a shocker) to see how ministry leaders and students every where are being so heavily targeted and focused on by these contemplative organizations and teachers? Like, what on earth is going on here? As more church leaders, and future church leaders, are being taught ancient contemplative practices and a blend of spirituality that is not entirely biblical (and even extra-biblical), it kind of makes you wonder what many churches will look like a few years from now, doesn't it? This is only the beginning. If you belong to a solid Bible believing church, or support a solid Bible based Christian college, this is probably a good time to remember to pray for them daily.
On May 27, 2010, Eugene Peterson, translator of The Message will be joining us at the Centre for two events. The lecture sessions featuring Dr. Peterson, are being sponsored by the Centre for Christian Spirituality.
Pastor’s Retreat with Dr. Peterson – May 27
Rocky Mountain College chapel – 9:00-11:30 am
Cost: $30.00 per person.
This morning retreat with Dr. Peterson is open only to those who serve as pastors and pastoral staff, and for any who are involved in Christian ministry. Dr. Peterson’s address will be targeted toward frontline ministry personnel.
Evening Session with Dr. Peterson – May 27
Foothills Alliance Church – 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $30.00 per person.
The evening session is open to everyone, and the address by Dr. Peterson will focus upon the role of the Word of God in our spiritual formation and transformation.
-www.centreforchristianspirituality.org
ON THE ROCKS IN THE SHACK
Spiritual Adultery and Ruined Relationships
[An excerpt from Pastor Larry DeBruyn' new book titled Unshackled: Breaking Away From Seductive Spirituality. To order the book, see details at the end of this article.]
Ignatian Examen is an occult visualization technique taught by Ignatius Loyola, who founded the Jesuits in the 16th century. His exercise teaches one to visualize oneself in the presence of Jesus and then interact with Him during his earthly events, e.g., "at the Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane, at the foot of the cross, and laying Jesus' body in the tomb."6 This has one adding content to Scripture from his imagination and opens a person to demonic manipulation (2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 1:8).Then there’s this thing I read, written by Chris Pinto:
-Evangelical Mysticism?(The Berean Call)
JesuitsSay what? Could this counter reformation still be going on? In the light of these eye opening explanations, isn't it strange who you find promoting and participating in the spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola these days? I took a quick look around and found these, for starters...
When the Bible began to be translated into the languages of the common man, it resulted in the Protestant Reformation. What few modern day Christians are aware of, however, is that Rome launched a Counter Reformation in 1540 with the establishment of the Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuit Order). Their purpose was to destroy the work of the Reformers and bring the world back into the Dark Ages. It is our belief that the Counter Reformation continues to this day, and is the real secret behind the Ecumenical Movement, the World Council of Churches, the European Union, and the Emerging Church.
Several years ago, I met with Roger Oakland while we were still based in California. Roger had been teaching on the Emerging Church and its connections to Rome. When I first saw him, I asked: "Do you think this is the continuation of the Counter Reformation?" His immediate answer was, "Yes ..."
... which brings us to Rick Warren and Tony Blair.
-RICK WARREN, TONY BLAIR & THE VATICAN AGENDA
by Chris Pinto
Number five—the fifth principle of how Jesus transforms us, transforms our lives—is (this is extremely important; most people don’t get this in America): Lasting change requires community.
You know that perpetual in your life, that habit that you can’t break, that you’d like to change, you’re never going to get well on your own, you’re never going to get freedom on your own, you’re never going to get release from it on your own, if you could you would but you can’t so you won’t because God wired us in such a way that we need each other in order to grow, in order to be transformed.
So the journey we take in all of these spiritual growth emphasis—these spiritual growth journeys, the experiences, the campaigns, whatever you want to call them—the key to them is not the preaching, the key to them is the small groups.
-Life's Healing Choices: Rick Warren's Imitation Sanctification
watcherslamp.blogspot.com
5. RESTRUCTURE THE CHURCH: The early Social Gospel proponents had strong ties with Communism and Socialism and they emphasized restructuring Society into a collective model (see previous post). The New Social Gospel proponents also borrow from the communist cell model, revamping it into modern small groups. But the purposes remain the same. The following article is very illuminating on this topic.Just some things to think about today. (Read more at above links if interested to learn how small group community is a sure way to breed volunteering, social action {social gospel?} and giving - i.e. productive P.E.A.C.E. Plan volunteers for RW and friends. Is that the transformation goal of this latest campaign?)
“The Cellular Church: Letter From Saddleback: How Rick Warren built his ministry,” by Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, 9/12/05
(...)
“One solution to the problem is simply not to grow, and, historically, churches have sacrificed size for community. But there is another approach: to create a church out of a network of lots of little church cells—exclusive, tightly knit groups of six or seven who meet in one another's homes during the week to worship and pray. The small group as an instrument of community is initially how Communism spread, and in the postwar years Alcoholics Anonymous and its twelve-step progeny perfected the small-group technique. The small group did not have a designated leader who stood at the front of the room. Members sat in a circle. The focus was on discussion and interaction—not one person teaching and the others listening—and the remarkable thing about these groups was their power. An alcoholic could lose his job and his family, he could be hospitalized, he could be warned by half a dozen doctors—and go on drinking. But put him in a room of his peers once a week—make him share the burdens of others and have his burdens shared by others—and he could do something that once seemed impossible.
-CFR and the Social Gospel: Part 3
Collectively Bearing the Sins of the World
by Discernment Group
www.crossroad.to
The lack of rebirth can in most cases be attributed to the fact that religious traditions are established in which people are only bodily and mentally touched – not spiritually. Outward, bodily rituals are ministered to members of a religious group, e.g. circumcision in the Old Testament and baptism in the New Testament. These are accompanied by teachings and rules which are only mentally memorised and then observed: these are commandments of men which later become traditions that are inherited from one generation to another. However, the essential aspect of spiritual awakening, or rebirth, is absent; consequently, it does not lead to true faith in people’s hearts.That's a little piece from a new article at Bible Guidance here:
recovery:
1. the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation2. restoration to a former or better condition3. the regaining of something lost4. the extraction of useful substances from waste
rebirth:
1. a revival or renaissance2. a second or new birth
A New EarthHmmm. All this on Bible Gateway. Okay, so they're just automatic google ads. But I don't remember seeing that kind of thing there before - mind you, there's a lot of things I don't remember. Nevertheless, it's there now.
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MEXICO CITY — Apolinario Chile Pixtun is tired of being bombarded with frantic questions about the Mayan calendar supposedly "running out" on Dec. 21, 2012. After all, it's not the end of the world.Related:
Or is it?
Read the rest here:
Mayan Year 2012 Stirs Doomsday Theories
www.foxnews.com
The Origin Of EvilRead the answer(s) HERE @ gracethrufaith.com.
I received a great question this week. A regular visitor wanted to know, is evil a “thing” or the “absence of good”? The writer went on to say, “I understand how evil entered creation via the fall, but it seems to me that something (evil) that had never existed before suddenly came to be.”
It seems to her that this thing we call evil which didn’t exist in God’s perfect creation had to have an origin.
“Was that Satan?” she asked. “Did he/does he have a form of destructive de-creative power to bring something to be that wasn’t?”
In essence, did Satan “create” evil? Let’s find out.
..."one sign turned into hundreds of signs that are displayed now in the stands in the stadium"...
This headline may come as a bit of a surprise, so too might that fact that the warmest year recorded globally was not in 2008 or 2007, but in 1998.See here:
But it is true. For the last 11 years we have not observed any increase in global temperatures...
October 8 - God is not the Creator, claims academicMore HERE @ www.understandthetimes.org.
Professor Ellen van Wolde, a respected Old Testament scholar and author, claims the first sentence of Genesis "in the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth" is not a true translation of the Hebrew.
She claims she has carried out fresh textual analysis that suggests the writers of the great book never intended to suggest that God created the world -- and in fact the Earth was already there when he created humans and animals.
She said she eventually concluded the Hebrew verb "bara", which is used in the first sentence of the book of Genesis, does not mean "to create" but to "spatially separate".
She said: "It meant to say that God did create humans and animals, but not the Earth itself."
Dealing with Spiritual Deceivers (moriel.org)
Perilous Times and the Word of God [Excerpts]
(Henry M. Morris, Days of Praise, 9/8/09)
www.thebereancall.org
Do something worthy of persecution
Exclusive: Dave Welch challenges 'sensitive pastors and young evangelicals' on holiness
By Dave Welch
At the risk of offending all the sensitive pastors and young evangelicals who are so anxious not to be the "Religious Right," I would like to propose that it is time they do something worthy of persecution. I had the privilege of being in a meeting with Open Doors USA President Carl Moeller last week and heard about the incredible work they are doing to support our persecuted brethren in countries where it really means something.
With the passage – again – of hate-crimes legislation in Congress last week as Democrats deviously leeched it onto the Defense Appropriations bill, the noose continues to tighten on biblical Christianity in America....
History of the Walk to EmmausRead more here:
The Emmaus Movement in the United Methodist Church has its ancestry in the Roman Catholic Cursillo. In Spanish, "Cursillo" is a very common word, derived from 'Curso,' which means "little course," something that is done in a few days rather than in weeks or months. The term Cursillo connotes the idea of intensity, of doing a great deal in very little time. The Walk to Emmaus is an adaptation of the Roman Catholic Cursillo (pronounced cur-SEE-o) Movement, which originated in Spain in 1949. Cursillo de Cristianidad means "little course in Christianity." The original Cursillo leaders designed the program to empower persons to transform their living and working environments into Christian environments....
Come with Christian as he breaks bread with Benedictines in Ireland and worships with the Taizé community in France. Experience the transforming power of spiritual pilgrimage. And discover what it means to be a pilgrim as you follow God wherever he leads.Okay, so as interesting as this book may seem, what kind of spiritual transformation might one receive from connecting with Benedictine monks, and chanting by candle light with the ecumenical community of Taize?
-http://www.ivpress.com/likewisebooks/book.php?code=3502
"Christian George resurrects the sadly neglected Christian practice of the pilgrimage, saying in effect that not only do we travel to know the world better, we need to take spiritual journeys in order to learn more about ourselves."So then, is a spiritual pilgrimage all about...us?
-www.ivpress.com, Karen Mains (of www.hungrysouls.org)
Three cheers for Christian George for digging up this important spiritual discipline and re-imagining it for emerging generations . . . He demonstrates from personal experience the life-changing potential and spiritually transformative power of sacred travel.Sacred travel? I understand that these people are coming from the contemplative spiritual formation end of the perspective, where it's all about finding sacred spaces, experiencing the presence of God, and knowing your true self, and that divine spark within. (Not to mention that also in this book are quotes from Richard Foster and the Common Book of Prayer etc.) But here's the surprising thing...another endorser for this book is Warren Wiersbe! Here's what he says:
-www.ivpress.com, Heather Zempel
(threadsmedia.com/store/studies/sacred-roads/)
(www.discipleshipgroups.blogspot.com)
"If you are weary of 'religious fast food' and of competing on the 'fast track,' then slow down and walk awhile with Christian George. You will discover the richness of the authentic pilgrim life. This is a stimulating guidebook for pilgrims who are serious about making progress in the things that matter most."This is somewhat disappointing - and not to make a huge deal about this, but the point here is this. There is such a slippery subtlety afoot these days as spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation, and contemplative prayer makes ecumenical inroads within the protestant church. The line is getting blurrier, the common ground becoming more acceptable. Yes, we are all on level ground before the cross, but does that involve making a pit stop for the richness of the Catholic Eucharist experience, or an interfaith community chant here and there? Is this becoming so accepted the even Bible believing Christians (and scholars) are beginning to think this pathway is the authentic and stimulating way to go? Seems to me like these sacred travels and roads and things all lead to the same thing - contemplative spirituality.
-www.ivpress.com, Warren Wiersbe
The Invisible War
- a parable to help children
recognize and resist New Age deception
Book ReivewRead about these things and more HERE @ www.svchapel.org.
Everything Must Change by Brian McLaren
Written by Gary Gilley
Everything Must Change is a large diverse work in which McLaren dabbles in everything from economics to politics to the eco-system to Jesus. The author believes our planet is facing a perfect storm (his words) involving crises of four kinds. He calls them...
Parents—Don’t Leave Teaching to the ChurchRead about these ways here @ www.answersingenesis.org.
The church is not the only place our children should be taught biblical truth. Parents can do many practical things to combat the evolutionary indoctrination their children face.
In addition to ensuring that their children receive meaningful instruction from church, parents are responsible to build a biblical worldview in their children on a daily basis.
Parents, you can become more involved in many ways.
The Great Bible GiveawayRead more about it HERE @ www.christiannewswire.com.
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Oct. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Logos Bible Software today announced that it has reached the halfway point of the Great Bible Giveaway (http://bible.logos.com/content/giveaway) promotion, having given away nearly $6,000.00 worth of ultra-premium Bibles.
Logos will continue the promotion through the end of December, bringing the total value of Bibles given away to nearly $12,000.00....
RED-LETTER CHRISTIANS: NEO-MARXISM IN THE CHURCH?Read the rest HERE at Olive Tree Ministries.
By Jan Markell
www.olivetreeviews.org
October 5, 2009
In many Bibles, all the words of Jesus are in red. There is nothing wrong with that. But something is wrong when Leftist Christians or so-called Christians want to mute the words of Paul and other writers and only follow Jesus' words. They call themselves "red-letter Christians."
They feel it is convenient to blot out the words of Paul on homosexuality and focus in on the good deeds Jesus talks about. Most are pacifists who reject an "eye for an eye" (Leviticus 24:19-20). They focus on Jesus' words about helping the poor, ministering to "the least of these" (Matthew 25:40), loving our enemies, etc. That justifies abandoning hundreds, even thousands of condemning verses in the Bible they choose to wish away....
MADISON, Wisc., Sept. 22 /Christian Newswire/ — Starting on September 15, Willow Creek will distribute the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Church-wide study, which includes a kit, the EHS book, the EHS Group workbook, the teaching DVD, and The Daily Office....Willow Creek and Focus on the Family Promote Contemplative Prayer Proponents
Teaching Children the Bible Just Got EasierRead more HERE @ www.christiannewswire.com.
TEANECK, New Jersey, Oct. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Combining the latest in 3D digital computer graphic art along with short snippets of easy-to-understand Biblical narratives, Creation By Design released a series of Bible trading cards that will change the Biblical "edu-tertainment" world. "My Bible Cards" is designed to help parents and educators teach children the Bible without compromising on the Word of God and the latest art trends in the trading card industry.
Listening to a pastor's message that our children, ages 6-12, are heavily influenced by mindless violence and secular values of Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon and Chaotic with no alternative to inspire children about the bible, Steven Kaye, CEO of Creation By Design, felt a change had to be made. "It is my vision that one child will ask another, I will trade my Abraham for your Micah," Kaye said....
...the thing that scares some Americans silly these days. They are so terrified over it and so offended and angered by it that they will do nearly anything to stop it from happening. What is it? Tune in to today’s show...Click here:
Amer. Library Assn. 'trumps up' book-banning
A prominent pro-family group says "Banned Books Week," going on now, is intended to intimidate parents.
The week-long observance is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), which says the purpose is to protest censorship and celebrate open access to viewpoints that not everyone agrees with. "Intellectual freedom -- the freedom to access information and express ideas, even if the information and ideas might be considered unorthodox or unpopular -- provides the foundation for Banned Books Week," says the ALA website....
Does Church Need Change?Read more HERE at Answers in Genesis.
What can church and parents do to stop our young people from leaving?
Mike Matthews, editor of Answers magazine, spoke with Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, about one of the most pressing questions in the church today: “With so many children leaving the church by their twenties, what are we doing wrong, and what solutions can the church and parents implement?”
