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Psalm 8 declares the greatness of God. Regardless of man’s inflated view of himself, God stands alone in His glorious splendor. He alone is Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer, and the soon coming King of the Ages.

Barna: Doctrinal confusion abounds; Mohler: Church is key to discipleship Oct 14, 2002 By Michael Foust LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Seventy-nine percent of Americans profess a belief in the Trinity, while 74 percent reject the concept of original sin; 59 percent say Satan is merely a symbol of evil; and nearly…

# Philippians 3:17–21 ## Opening So far in this chapter Paul has warned against the Judaizers, and any who would place their confidence in who they are, or what they have done and not the finished work of Christ alone. By way of rebuking this idea, Paul gives his own longs list of “fleshly” qualifications…

# Philippians 1:9-11 ## Opening — Paul’s Prayer This morning we conclude our look at the opening section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. In verses 1–2, we have the opening salutation which identifies the author, Paul, and with him Timothy—The young man he has mentored. It also identifies the recipients—all…

The internet has opened up a vast world of knowledge and experience. It has also enabled the harassment of people for their views, experiences, appearances, or demographic backgrounds. Pew Research reports that, “Fully 40 percent of online users have experienced bullying, harassment, and intimidation.”…

Police in Trenton, New Jersey say Dwaine Whitaker turned himself in to them after he appeared on a surveillance video trying to hold up a business at gunpoint. They say a friend apparently told Whitaker about the video, and after watching it, he turned himself in.—Jim L. Wilson and Jim Sandell. Police:…

Bubba Watson won the Master’s Golf tournament twice. The prestige of winning the coveted green jacket given to the tournament champion makes Watson one of the world’s premier golfers. How does Watson view himself? His self-description on Twitter reads simply, “Christian. Husband. Daddy. Pro-golfer.”…

Disagreements over finances are the most common source of marital discord and experts say fighting over money may do may damage than couples realize. A study conducted by the Utah State University found that couples who disagreed about money once a week were twice as likely to divorce as those who differed…

A taxi driver and self-proclaimed atheist who had once planned to sue to have a nativity scene removed from the courthouse lawn says his perspective has changed because of the love he and his wife were shown. Patrick Greene said he thought the placement of a nativity scene in front of the local courthouse…

One report says that research on media violence and its relationship to real-life aggression is substantial and convincing. Young persons learn their attitudes about violence at a very young age and, once learned, those attitudes are difficult to modify. Conservative estimates are that media violence…

December 28, 2010 By R. Brad White 4 Comments People outside Christian circles believe Christians are too political; using politics to further a right wing Christian agenda. Christians Using Politics to Further a Christian Agenda People outside Christian circles believe Christians are too political;…

"How should a Christian view self-esteem?" Answer: *Many define self-esteem as feelings of worth based on their skills, accomplishments, status, financial resources, or appearance. This kind of “self-esteem” leads a person to feel independent and prideful, and indulge in self-worship, which dulls our…

Wed, Dec. 29, 2010 Posted: 07:00 AM EDT Concerns about the face of Christianity have led a former atheist to form a non-profit to address the perceived hypocrisy of the church. The Texas-based non-profit Changing the Face of Christianity Inc. is a direct response to non-believers who believe all Christians…

Robyn Okrant decided she wanted to make some changes in her life, so she turned to self-help guru Oprah Winfrey. In 2008, she followed every piece of advice Oprah gave on her daytime talk show, in her Magazine “O” and on her website. She bought what Oprah told her to buy, she ate what Oprah told her…

Several years ago, the prominent pastor of a large church unexpectedly resigned in the midst of controversy. It created such a turmoil that one of the leaders of the church said that their services that day were not "business as usual, but to find the face of God." An 18-year-old, reading this statement…

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS Poet Edwin Markham was betrayed by a friend and it left him angry and devastated. He could no longer write poetry. One day as he sat at his desk, God convicted him that he must forgive this man. Markham prayed, "Lord, I will forgive this man." With the bitterness gone, his creativity…

Getting Your Life Back Books: The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis The Ladder of Divine Ascent by John climacus Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila The Ascent of Mount Carmel by John of the Cross Spiritual formation is rooted in the virtues. Choosing virtue is choosing to submit our will to God and…

A study by the Barna organization recently found American Christians hold diverse and inconsistent views about the existence of spiritual beings. Three quarters of those surveyed agreed that God is the all-powerful Creator who rules the universe, but a majority of the people surveyed did not believe…

"Man rises superior to every terror of nature as soon as he is able to give it a form, and can make it a definite object...He tears away the masks from the spectres which terrified his childhood, and they suprise him with his own image, for they are merely his own imaginations." --Schiller We stand together…

Covenant Communities Unit 3: The New Covenant Community Remember the Message 2Peter 3:1 -The motivation for the message Beloved- In the Old Testament this term is used to convey the idea of an only child. As one would cherish and value an only child, Peter here endears his readers to himself as a valuable…

Choosing My Religion The Barna Group has completed some research that I think you will find interesting. They are reporting that most Americans do not default to the Christian religion. You okay? Maybe you should sit down. While many will continue to debate whether or not America ever was a "Christian…

Monday, May 15, 2006 Studies: People Generally Lie to Preserve Self-Esteem By Robin Lloyd We all lie, all the time. It causes problems, to say the least. So why do we do it? It boils down to the shifting sands of the self and trying to look good both to ourselves and others, experts say. "It's tied in…

From the quiet town of Bradford to the heathen city of Rangoon, Burma, Ann Judson remained a tool in the master’s hands. God brought her through many personal trying times before He could use her. He allowed her to be raised in a good home where she could develop and grow into a woman fit for the master’s…

Coggins, Richard J. "Do We Still Need Deutero-Isaiah?" Journal for the Study of the Old Testament no. 81 (December 1998): 77-92. Do We Still Need Deutero-Isaiah? 1. An Obsolescent Term? To speak of 'Deutero-Isaiah' has become one of the 'assured results of scholarship'. Should we continue to do so? Any…

FAME/WORK Great Britain is a nation obsessed by celebrities. Studies show that a growing number of children in that country want to become rich and famous rather than take the time to get a good education. The study shows around nine percent; about one in ten young people thought fame was a great way…