Under an agreement with New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights, eHarmony will create a same-sex dating Web site — “Compatible Partners” — and pay $50,000 in administrative costs. Eric McKinley, who filed a “discrimination” complaint against eHarmony three years ago, gets $5,000 under the settlement. The new site and eHarmony will maintain individual matching pools… Continue reading eHarmony Forced to Match Homosexual Couples
Month: December 2008
The Tradition of the Thanksgiving Holiday
The tradition — introduced by European Americans of Thanksgiving as a time to focus on God and His blessings — dates back over four centuries. But it is primarily from the pilgrims’ Thanksgiving celebration of 1621 that we derive the tradition of Thanksgiving Day. The pilgrims set sail for America on Sept. 6, 1620, and,… Continue reading The Tradition of the Thanksgiving Holiday
More Young Adults with Personality Disorders
A new study finds that almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most extensive study of its kind. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081201/ap_on_he_me/med_mental_health
Bible Reading Plan for Ministry
By John Carroll, pastor of Calvary Apostolic Church in Salina, KS. The following is a plan of Bible reading and study that I have developed for my own personal use. I hope it is a blessing to you, should you choose to implement it in your own life. I begin my study each day by… Continue reading Bible Reading Plan for Ministry
When It Is Wise to Wait
(Psalm 130:1 – 8 ) Timing is critical in business, science, and sports. But, most importantly, it’s essential in the believer’s life. To keep in step with the Lord, we need to carry out His instructions in His timeframe. Waiting on God means seeking further direction from Him while we remain in our present circumstances.… Continue reading When It Is Wise to Wait
Leadership Kit
All leaders would do well to have certain items in their possession to remind them of the meaning of ministry. Here’s what I have in my Leadership Kit… erasers To forget people’s mistakes, failures and complaints Bendy straw Flexible but still functional Rubberband Willingness to stretch Knowing your limitations Balloon Shows what the size/growth (spiritual… Continue reading Leadership Kit
The Power of Youth Ministry
Ancient warfare involved close range weapons, but soon archers were employed to do long-distance warfare. Youth are the long-range weapon of the church. If we want to make the most dynamic impact on both the present and the future, we will invest in the potential of our youth. Nebuchadnezzar wanted the youth of Jerusalem. Daniel… Continue reading The Power of Youth Ministry
What are you in the dark?
Ezekiel 8:12 12 Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth. Character/Integrity There are things about all… Continue reading What are you in the dark?
The Blessings of the Tallit or Prayer Shawl – Understanding the Prayer Shawl
By Lemuel Baker, Ph.D http://www.lemuelbakerministries.org/lbm/docs/LBM%20The%20Blessings%20of%20the%20Prayer%20Shawl%20Talit.doc Introduction The historical basis for wearing a Tallit is recorded in Numbers 15:37-40 which says the following 37 Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 38 “Speak to the children of Israel: Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a… Continue reading The Blessings of the Tallit or Prayer Shawl – Understanding the Prayer Shawl
What’s In A Name
By Johnathan Nazarian, evangelist “For if a rose were by any other name, would it not smell as sweet?”- Shakespeare Introduction: Matt 9:20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem [kraspedon=tassels] of his garment: Matt 14:35 And when the men of… Continue reading What’s In A Name