Religion isn’t a crutch. It’s a connection. That’s the conclusion of researchers at Ohio State University who refute the criticism of people from Karl Marx to Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura that faith is for the weak. They found that while religiously minded types had a strong desire for interdependence with others, that was not related… Continue reading Religion is Not for the Weak
Author: Jay Jones
Contemporary Preachers Not Preaching Hell
Preachers are growing cool about the flames of hell. Few ever mention the subject from the pulpit says “USA Today,” which notes both Catholic and Protestant leaders want to focus more on hope and resurrection than damnation. The trend can be seen in Catholic funeral masses where white priestly robes have replaced the former black… Continue reading Contemporary Preachers Not Preaching Hell
If the World’s Population were 100 people
57 would be Asians 14 would be North and South Americans 8 would be Africans 51 would be female and 49 male 55 would be non-Christian 70 would be nonwhite 80 would live in substandard housing 70 would be unable to read 50 would suffer from malnutrition 75 would never have made a phone call… Continue reading If the World’s Population were 100 people
Soul Searching Questions
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John record many questions asked by Jesus during His 3 ½ year ministry. Let’s examine four of these pointed, powerful, probing and soul searching questions: #1 … “When the Son of man comes, shall He find faith in the earth?” (Luke 18:8) 1] There are fundamentally two… Continue reading Soul Searching Questions
The Phenomenon of Pentecost
The Feast of Pentecost was a great day in the lives of the early Israelites. It was celebrated seven weeks from the 16th day of month of Nisan, which was the first month in the Jewish calendar. It was originally called the Feast of Weeks. (See Exodus 34:22 and Leviticus 23). … Continue reading The Phenomenon of Pentecost
84 Percent of Americans Believe in Miracles, ‘Newsweek’ Poll Says
Magazine cites Pentecostal teen’s healing in major report in belief for the impossible by Andy Butcher Most Americans believe in miracles, and almost half of them say they have personally experienced or witnessed one, according to a “Newsweek” poll. The magazine cites the case of a teen-ager healed at a Pentecostal church in its report… Continue reading 84 Percent of Americans Believe in Miracles, ‘Newsweek’ Poll Says
Who Packs Your Parachute?
Charles Plumb was a U.S. Navy jet pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent 6 years in a communist Vietnamese prison.He survived the ordeal and now lectures on lessons learned from that experience. One day,… Continue reading Who Packs Your Parachute?
How to Reach the Hispanic Community
Presented By: Elsy Cunningham Must have a burden (Paul – Cornelius): Prayer Develop a love for the Hispanic People Get rid of negative and prejudiced feelings Where do the Hispanic people live (work, recreate, etc.) in your city? Socialize with Hispanics in your community. Learn to recognize Hispanic people (i.e. grocery store, mall, etc.)… Continue reading How to Reach the Hispanic Community
The Important Things Life Teaches You
During my second month of nursing school, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?” Surely this was some kind of joke. I… Continue reading The Important Things Life Teaches You
The 37 Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Cleansing a Leper Healing a Centurion’s Servant of paralysis Healing Peter’s Mother-in-Law Healing the Sick at Evening Stilling the Storm Demons Entering a Herd of Swine Healing a Paralytic Raising the Ruler’s Daughter Healing the Hemorrhaging Woman Healing Two Blind Men Curing a Demon-Possessed, Mute Man Healing a Man’s Withered Hand Curing a Demon-Possessed, Blind… Continue reading The 37 Miracles Of Jesus Christ