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• SPIRITUAL ROOTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

  By disciplerami on September 9, 2008 • ( 1 )

  “A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.” – Pro. 12:3 Just like trees and plants, a man needs roots. It is difficult to upset or uproot a spiritually mature… Read More ›

• AVOIDING RELIGIOUS EXTREMES: THE BIBLICAL APPROACH

  By disciplerami on September 6, 2008 • ( 0 )

  

  Years ago, a preacher friend of mine named Floyd told me that extremes are dangerous. His words of wisdom have stuck with me. Many of the problems we see in the political, cultural, and religious arenas are tied to extremism…. Read More ›

• IS IT SACRED WORSHIP, OR IS IT JUST SENSUAL?

  By disciplerami on August 30, 2008 • ( 0 )

  

  David danced for the Lord. And we know it pleased the Lord, don’t we (2 Sam. 6)? Anyway, shouldn’t we too desire to dance in the worship? I mean, just because the chiffon dresses might appeal to someone’s sensual urges,… Read More ›

• WHO IS DOING THE DIVIDING?

  By disciplerami on August 30, 2008 • ( 0 )

  Division is ugly and contrary to God’s wishes (1 Cor. 1:10-13; Phil 2:1,2; Eph 4:3). However, there are times when division can’t be avoided. What’s important when this happens is that you be on the right side. Paul said to… Read More ›

• HONEST OR CONTROVERSIAL QUESTIONS

  By disciplerami on August 28, 2008 • ( 0 )

  Have you ever heard someone ask a question like, “Do you mean to tell me that God is going to send good people to hell?” To answer this question in a group setting without giving good clarification can prove risky…. Read More ›

• POLITICIANS QUOTE JESUS WHEN IT IS CONVENIENT

  By disciplerami on August 26, 2008 • ( 0 )

  I am just a preacher. I have no interest in telling Christians who to vote for. My sole interest here is in addressing the habit of political figures to use Scripture for their own means. When they misapply or abuse… Read More ›

• THE SHOCK AND HORROR THAT SOMEONE STILL BELIEVES

  By disciplerami on August 23, 2008 • ( 2 )

  

  “[A]nd this is what we found – a pro-Christian, anti-atheist book heartily endorsed by none other than Gen. David Petraeus, a slap in the face from the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq to the 21 percent of the men… Read More ›

• THE NAME OF JESUS

  By disciplerami on August 21, 2008 • ( 0 )

  

  According to Matthew, Jesus came to save people. It was stated in his name. According to Matthew 1:21, He was called Jesus “for He will save His people from their sins.” As the graphic depicts, “Jesus” is the Anglicized form… Read More ›

• PURPOSE IS DERIVED FROM OUR MAKER

  By disciplerami on August 17, 2008 • ( 2 )

  “Everyone who is called by My name, And whom I have created for My glory, Whom I have formed, even whom I have made….” (Is. 43:7) Many people wonder about the purpose of life. Isaiah wrote a long time ago… Read More ›

• PRAISE THE LORD, Psalm 146

  By disciplerami on August 8, 2008 • ( 0 )

  The wise person keeps things in perspective. Sadly off track is the person who acts as if laptops, mp3 players, cars, houses, and other things are the main pursuit. Misguided is the person who puts too much stock in the… Read More ›