Christian Life: January 2011

Saturday, January 8, 2011

The Apostles' Creed

January 9, 2011

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.

I believe that the Bible is the inspired; only infallible, authoritative Word of God. It is the supreme and final authority for faith and practice.
I believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who are of one substance and equal in power and glory.

Creation or Evolution?

January 9, 2011

In Genesis chapter 1 of the Bible it states: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...
So what are some of the various theories of the origins of life, the earth & the rest of the universe.
What does the Bible say about creation and evolution?

God Supplies Our Needs

January 9, 2011

These two stories about Jesus demonstrate a powerful yet practical principal.
Jesus first miracle where he turns water into wine at a wedding. (John 2:1-11)
Later Jesus feeds 5000 people with 5 barley loaves and 2 fishes leaving 12 baskets full of left overs (Matthew 14:14-21, Mark 6:30-44)

About Easter

January 9, 2011

As with almost all "Christian" holidays, Easter has been secularised and commercialised. The dichotomous nature of Easter and its symbols, however, is not necessarily a modern fabrication.
Since its conception as a holy celebration in the second century, Easter has had its non-religious side. In fact, Easter was originally a pagan festival.

Some Inspiration

January 9, 2011

Happy moments .... Praise God
Difficult moments ..... Seek God
Quiet moments .... Worship God
Painful moments ...... Trust God
Every moment ........ Thank God
For if God brings you to it,
then He will also bring you through it.

Rescued by Angels

January 9, 2011

In 1988 an angry, assaultive, apparently drugged car mechanic threatened me. I was renting a room in a less than safe area of Riverside, California, trying to recover from a traumatic divorce. I was all alone. It was late and there was no one to help me. I tried to call the police before he bashed in the weak front door lock and was informed all units were busy. I knew if this person broke in I could possibly be beaten to death, and I started praying for God's intervention.

The Treasure of Friendship

January 9, 2011

I sat in the funeral home, holding her as my friend mourned the loss of her husband of fifty-one years. She was filled with sorrow and no words I could dredge up from the depths of my soul would help her. She simply needed to talk; to cry; to share the memories. So I held her and let her grieve on my shoulder. It was a painful experience and I wanted it to be over. But sorrow cannot be rushed. One must go through the process and her journey had just begun.

Cults Versus Chritianity

January 9, 2011

...Nobody joins a cult. You join a self-help group a religious movement a political organization. They change so gradually, by the time you realize you're entrapped - and almost everybody does - you can't figure a safe way back out.... - Deborah Layton, Survivor of Jim Jones' Peoples Temple

Heart Check

January 9, 2011

My Heart For God Is...
Passionate
Pleasing To God
Prioritise God As Number 1
Pure

Christian Prayer

January 8, 2011

What Is Prayer?

Prayer is basically talking with God. Expressing your heart and spending time with God. It is not a one way activity, God speaks, we listen, we speak and God listens to our hearts.

Prayer can be exciting, powerful and fulfilling. I am going to be focusing mostly on intercession, but I also wanted to provide an overview on other types of prayer.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Satan & Jesus

January 8, 2011

One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation. Satan had just come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting.

Yes, sir, I just caught the world full of people down there. Set me a trap, used bait I knew they couldn't resist. Got 'em all!"

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Becoming a Christian

January 2, 2011

To become a Christian it is important, not only to understand and agree with Christian beliefs, but also to rely on these things for your life and salvation. We must put into practice what we believe by forgiving others and by living a life free from corruption.