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True Religion.

June 4, 2014 By Mark Bilton Leave a Comment

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“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” (James 1:27)

 

 

 
What is religion all about? Is it worship on a Sunday? Is it working hard? Is it letting others know about Jesus? All these things are true, but what does God say is the real heart, pure and faultless religion that He accepts as true?
First, there is a demonstration of an inward transformation: “to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” Pure and simple, we have a significant God-given obligation to help the poor.
Second, we are called not to hide away from the world because this would make the first part impossible but to “keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” Live in the world and fully participate, but don’t take on its values and distortions.
Quick Prayer: Thank You that true religion has a practical application. Amen.

 

best regards and God bless,

 

 

 

Filed Under: 2 Minutes to Christian Maturity, Being Like Jesus Christ Tagged With: ask, giving, help, Jesus, obedience, receive, Religion, worship

When was the last time you showed mercy to someone else?

May 12, 2014 By Brad Leave a Comment

When was the last time you showed mercy to someone else?

Filed Under: Question Of The Week Tagged With: Change, definition, faith, God, hope, Jesus Christ, justice, love, mercy blessing, obey

“Prayer Works” and 2 Other Things Christians Should STOP Saying Now

May 7, 2014 By Guest Admin Leave a Comment

Vintage Christian button, Prayer worksThis article originally appeared here on the Church Leaders~ Pastors Blog. By Carey Nieuwhof

 

 

 

One reason people stay away from Christianity is not because they don’t know any Christians.

It’s often because they do.

Our actions and our words as followers of Jesus have the power to attract or repel people from Christianity.

The number of people who never go to church or follow Jesus keeps growing. And their thinking keeps changing too (I’ve outlined 15 characteristics of unchurched people here).

So what can we do about it?

Well, in addition to modeling humility, grace, truth, love and so many other things that describe the earliest Christ followers, we Christians can watch our words…  Click here to read the rest of the story on the Church Leaders ~ Pastors Blog site.

 

 In addition to serving as Lead Pastor at Connexus Community Church north of Toronto Canada, Carey Nieuwhof speaks at conferences and churches throughout North America on leadership, family, parenting and personal renewal. More from Carey Nieuwhof or visit Carey at careynieuwhof.com

 

Filed Under: 2 Minutes to Christian Maturity Tagged With: blessed, blesses, christian, Grace, helper, men, mentor, old, Prayer, prayer works, prescense, presence, programs, stress, virtue, women, young

If you had to pick only one…

May 5, 2014 By Brad Leave a Comment

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If you had to pick only one, would you rather be right or loving?

Filed Under: Question Of The Week Tagged With: Change, definition, faith, God, hope, Jesus Christ, justice, love, obey

Asked.

April 30, 2014 By Mark Bilton Leave a Comment

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“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” (Mat 5:42)

 

 

 
How are we asked to respond to those in need around us? What is our response to be to those who ask for help? Give and do not turn away. As we open our hands, we open our hearts. As we walk in obedience, we open our hearts and our hands follow suit. It is a virtuous cycle of love and giving.
If we live our lives this way, God will pour out His provision as He finds vessels willing to be His hands and His feet with His heart. Ministering to those around us is not only telling them about Jesus but also demonstrating His heart by meeting the needs of those who need help.
Quick Prayer: I am available to bless someone today. Send me someone who needs help. Amen.
best regards and God bless,

 

 

 

Filed Under: 2 Minutes to Christian Maturity, Being Like Jesus Christ Tagged With: ask, giving, help, Jesus, obedience, provisions, receive, worship

What’s more loving to God: to obey God or seek to know him?

April 28, 2014 By Brad 1 Comment

Man Reading Bible By Lake What’s more loving to God: to obey God or seek to know him?

Filed Under: Question Of The Week Tagged With: Change, definition, faith, God, hope, Jesus Christ, justice, love, obey

Amending “Ancient” Sins

April 23, 2014 By Brad 6 Comments

 

Hello,

42 years ago, I , along with my husband (now ex) committed insurance fraud.  I was 22 years old and found out that I was pregnant.  We had no health insurance and no money for the costs of having a baby.  I panicked and came up with the idea of getting rid of our car in a deep lake in order to get money.  The car was worth $1700.  We did this and reported the car as stolen.  The insurance company sent a check for $1700.

I became  a Christian a year after this  episode.  It has bothered me off and on over the years and I confided in some people about restitution, but they said because my sins were forgiven I did not need to pay back the money.  Lately, I have really been seeking the Lord, and this matter has again come up in my mind and heart.  How does one make restitution when something has happened so many years ago, and will I have to go to jail.  I don’t have the money and am on a fixed income.  I want to do the right thing.  Can you advise me what course to take?

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Filed Under: Christian Advice Column Tagged With: ancient, authority, forgiveness, freedom, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, punishment, restitution, submission

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