Table Waiting, by Phillip Ross While we wait for Christ to return in judgment, we can help reduce the negative consequences of that judgment by performing the duties of deacons -- not necessarily seeking the formal office of deacon, but by performing the informal function of table waiting -- engaging in Christian service. Published 20Feb2010, viewed 60 times
Miracle of Eudcharist of El Escorial Spain, by Bob and Penny Lord El Escorial was originally a grand monastery, the Royal Monastery of Spain in honor of the Spanish Martyr, San Lorenzo, or St. Lawrence. The concept of this masterpiece of Spanish architecture came to King Philip II, as he fought a fierce battle against the French in St. Quentin, France in 1557. He vowed, if he were victorious, he would build a splendid Monastery in honor of the Saint, on Spanish soil. Published 18Feb2010, viewed 142 times
God Raises Up the Humble, by Don Barton This article reminds us that, in spite of our naturally rebellious hearts, God has graciously reached out to us whilst we were still His enemies and provided a way to span the chasm that separates man from God. God's great love for us was expressed in the Messiah, Jesus. The only true response for those who understand this is thankfulness and humility. Published 18Feb2010, viewed 65 times
House Cleaning, by Phillip Ross If the church would clean its own house, it would not fall under the judgment of God. This is very difficult to hear and even more difficult to actually engage. Published 18Feb2010, viewed 55 times
Why a Church Sign can be the Best Form of Church Stewardship, by Peter Nisbet A church sign is good way to use your church funds to attract fresh faces and ensure that your stewardship is meaningful for your church. Signs can be seen by a large number of people passing by on foot, in their cars or using public transport, and if they see an eye-catching sign by your church week after week then they are likely to visit one day. Published 17Feb2010, viewed 74 times
You Can Have Personal Peace, by Michael A. Verdicchio How can you live without stress when your present circumstances are far from pleasant? When your personal situations are demanding more than you can possibly handle on your own, how can you live your life without worry and fear? How can one have genuine peace of mind with troubles all around? Published 17Feb2010, viewed 52 times
Reluctance and Inadequacy in Coming before God, by Stephen Lau To come before God, man must see his own inadequacy. Man's reluctance to come before God is humanly natural due to his sinful nature. But man can turn this inadequacy into positive salvation if he can be humble and obedient, as illustrated by Isaiah, Paul, and Peter -- they all demonstrated reluctance to come before God, but their inadequacy was essentially obedience. Published 15Feb2010, viewed 97 times
Forgiving Others, by Don Barton God shows His grace and mercy to us through Christ by giving us what we don’t deserve in the gift of salvation and eternal life with Him, thereby taking away our deserved punishment of death and eternity separated from God. This article shows the importance of forgiving other in the light of God's forgiveness of us. Published 15Feb2010, viewed 74 times
The History of Mont St. Michel, by Bob and Penny Lord Mont St. Michel, was once a Shrine to Belen, the Celtic god of Light. It later became a Shrine to the Roman Mercury. It did not become a Christian place of worship until the 5th century, when it was occupied by hermits from the other side of the channel (somewhere in the British Isles, as it is now known, probably from Ireland). Published 14Feb2010, viewed 138 times
Bodily Self-Examination, by Phillip Ross Receiving Communion is not simply helpful for the saved, those who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit. It is also harmful for the lost, those who have not been regenerated. From a trinitarian perspective the Lord's body is the body of Jesus of Nazareth, but it is also the body of God Himself (whatever that is), and it is the body of the Church, the fellowship of disciples. Published 13Feb2010, viewed 56 times
Are You Worthy?, by Phillip Ross The simple act of participating in the Lord's Supper brings about the separation of the saved and the lost by distinguishing the difference between them, that difference being regeneration or Christ-given worthiness. Published 12Feb2010, viewed 52 times
Rethinking the gospel of "success", by Aaron Taylor Ever since the crash of 2008, I've found myself doing a lot of soul searching. At first, like most people, I had no idea what the crash was about. Who caused it? What political party is to blame? And, for Pete's sake, what in the world is a credit default swap? Published 11Feb2010, viewed 58 times
Who is Saint Roch?, by Bob and Penny Lord Saint Roch has many titles: Miracle Worker - Patron Saint of Cholera, Plague, epidemics, dogs, dog lovers, pilgrims, bachelors, surgeons and grave diggers, among others. Published 10Feb2010, viewed 143 times
How to Resist Temptation, by Don Barton Temptation and therefore sin always starts with a thought. The battle takes place in our minds, for it dictates what we allow ourselves to entertain. It won’t work to try and consciously resist a bad thought or feeling. The more we do - the more it will consume us. Published 10Feb2010, viewed 138 times
3 Prayer Keys, by Michael A. Verdicchio In these troubled and uneasy days of economic uncertainty, there are many people who need help. More people are praying and asking God to help them more than ever before. That is often the case when there is a crisis. Here are three simple prayer keys. Published 10Feb2010, viewed 82 times
What happened in Lourdes?, by Bob and Penny Lord It's easy in retrospect to understand the need for divine intervention in 1858. In 1854, in the face of massive opposition, one of Mary's staunchest supporters, Pope Pius IX proclaimed to the world what had been believed down through the centuries, but had never been made a Dogma of the Church. Published 06Feb2010, viewed 93 times
The Lord's Supper, by Phillip Ross What Paul calls the Way, they called a sect. The Way of Christ refers to the entire cultural structure of Christianity in its wholeness, its totality. The Way of Christ is a way of life, a lifestyle. Paul received from Christ a vision of Christian society or culture and it was that vision, that cultural practice, that way of life, that Paul was passing on to the Corinthians. Published 06Feb2010, viewed 73 times
Pride is the Spiritual Cancer of Humanity, by Don Barton Stuart writes about the place of pride in the life of a believer of Jesus Christ. He likens pride to "spiritual cancer" and discusses the impact of it on one's live. He concludes with some practical advice on overcoming this human tendency. Published 05Feb2010, viewed 65 times
The Most Famous Bible Verse, by Michael A. Verdicchio One of the most widely quoted verses from the Christian Bible has been called the most famous Bible verse, but one part of the verse confuses some people. Published 04Feb2010, viewed 148 times
Saint Agatha of Catania, by Bob and Penny Lord Saint Agatha is the Patron of Catania Sicily. Her short life ended cruelly in 251. She is one of the most well-documented Martyrs in the history of the Church. Published 02Feb2010, viewed 135 times
Helpful Divisions, by Phillip Ross False beliefs "must be" in the churches, according to Paul. God's purpose is unalterable, and since there were false prophets during Old Testament times, it must be expected that false teachers would arise in the Christian churches. Satan is always busy sowing the seeds and tares of false doctrine. Published 30Jan2010, viewed 88 times
Why Don't You Shut Up?, by Michael A. Verdicchio Most people do not realize just how powerful their own words are. The words you think and speak to yourself about yourself can change the course of your life. And, sometimes you just have to say, "Shut up!" Published 28Jan2010, viewed 284 times
Attitude, Apostasy and Disillusionment, by Phillip Ross The goal of reaching perfect sanctification in Christ cannot be reached apart from the process of growth that leads to it. To short-circuit the process for fear of where it may lead evidences a failure of faith in the power of Christ to persevere with His people and to bring them into all truth. Published 28Jan2010, viewed 116 times
The Shroud of Turin - Shrouded in mystery?, by Bob and Penny Lord The Shroud, or linen cloth, is mentioned in each of the Evangelists? accounts of the death and burial of Jesus. While the official Church makes no comment as to the authenticity of the Shroud, Catholics by and large believe this to be the true burial cloth of Jesus. Published 26Jan2010, viewed 208 times
Reincarnation: A Conceptual Expansion, by Sheila Keene Lund Reincarnation is popularly defined as the rebirth of the soul in a new human body. This idea formed around the ancient theory of transmigration. In the West, many people who accept reincarnation ground their belief on the phenomenon of past-life recall, the accessing of memories from alleged past lives. Could these experiences really be proofs for reincarnation? This article explores plausible explanations for this mind phenomenon. Published 23Jan2010, viewed 193 times
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