5. Yemen - Located in Western Asia, the Republic of Yemen is in the Arabian peninsula, borders the Gulf of Eden, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea. It ranks as the 50th largest country in the world at 203,850 square miles. The top 3 languages spoken are Arabic, Hindi, and Somalian. There are approximately... Continue Reading →
What is Christian Discipleship and How Does It Work In the Modern World?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk8ERxqCZqQ This short video encapsulates the vision that Jesus had for believers when He said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." The word go is an action verb that expresses the idea of always moving. Therefore, Christians shouldn't be waiting for others to come and join their church. Instead, Christians must be... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Anger With Grace
"A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back (Prov. 29:11)." In the spring of 1894, Boston hosted a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles that ended in a disaster. Infielder John McGraw, also known as Little Napoleon and Muggsy, got into a fistfight with the Boston third basemen.... Continue Reading →
Verse of The Day: Run to Finish the Race
I have for fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Tim. 4:7). He was born on August 21st, 1986 in Trelawny, Jamaica. He grew up with his parents, who owned the local grocery store, and enjoyed time playing cricket and football with his brother Sadiki and sister... Continue Reading →
3 Ways People Lie
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor (Ex. 20:16)." A Jewish rabbi, known by the community as a friendly and trustworthy man, lived in a small town for a number of years. He was highly involved in service projects and volunteered his time to make the town a safe and positive environment. One... Continue Reading →
RETHINKING CHURCH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTuj_QcrE6E Francis Chan, former teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, CA and author of the best-selling book Crazy Love, discusses four aspects concerning the mission of the church. 1. The Church is a family that loves one another.2. The Church is determined to get the message of the good news of Jesus... Continue Reading →
Christian Wisdom Involves Weekly Accountability And Prayer
I encourage you to have an accountability check-up with a friend, relative, or pastor that you know well. Here are specific questions that you can ask one another as you meet at Starbucks, work, church, etc. 1. How had God blessed you this week? What went right? What problem consumed your thoughts? What went wrong?... Continue Reading →
What Is The Judgment Of God For Sin?
"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God (Heb. 10:26-27)." The text is not declaring that if you sin once after receiving the knowledge of the truth,... Continue Reading →
Warning Signs from God
"For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries (Heb. 10:26-27)." Warning signs. We see them every day. On the road. How many of you had... Continue Reading →
Knowing God is a Personal Relationship
"Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for... Continue Reading →