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  • The Joy of Participation - Protestant Caucus/Devotional

    02/12/2024 4:14:04 AM PST · by metmom · 3 replies
    Free Republic ^ | 1997 | John McArthur, Grace Community Church
    "In view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now" (Phil. 1:5). You share in a sacred partnership with Christ and your fellow-Christians for the advancement of the gospel. In recent years the Greek word koinōnia has become familiar to many Christians as the New Testament word for fellowship. However, it is also translated "partnership" and "participation." In Philippians 1:5, Paul uses it to emphasize the participation of the Philippians in common ministry goals. Romans 12:13 gives one aspect of that partnership and participation: monetary contributions. That's one aspect of fellowship that the Philippian church eagerly...
  • A MODEL for a NEW Kind of CHURCH

    11/30/2021 1:52:55 PM PST · by rebuildus · 36 replies
    Old School ^ | 11/30/21 | Patrick Rooney
    Our world needs good churches more than ever! Yet, unfortunately, from my experience, they seem to be in short supply. I have a fair amount of experience with churches. I’ve experienced the good, the bad, the ugly, and the in-between. I’ve finally arrived at the conclusion that–as in many areas of life–it’s time that we learned from each other. The model for churches we typically see–no matter the kind of church–is off. Typically, in one form or another, the pastor/minister seems to think it is his (or her–these days) duty to teach us, even though Jesus pointedly warned to “let...
  • The Art Of Koinonia...Church pt 7

    How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.( I Corinthians 14:26)The Church is an Assembly. That is what the word ‘Ecclesia’ actually means,’the ones who are called out to an Assembly’. Thus the Church meets together. The Purpose of those meetings is edification. We meet in order to be built up, and to participate in the building up of our brothers and sisters. Everything in this world is being employed to break down...
  • We Shouldn't Allow This To Happen To the Church...

    Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:(Hebrews 12:25-28)We are living in the time of shaking. Shaking, like all of God’s methods of trial and testing, does not add anything to...
  • NYT: Blame Churches, Not Riots, For Rise In Positive Covid-19 Tests

    07/13/2020 8:02:56 AM PDT · by Kaslin · 17 replies
    The Federalist ^ | July 13, 2020 | Holly Sheer
    The New York Times smears religious Americans as a 'major source' of COVID outbreaks even as church-related infections represent only 0.02 percent of cases. National tension and tempers are incredibly high over the rising numbers of COVID cases in America. WeÂ’re all on the edge after months of lockdowns, shutdowns, quarantines, economic instability, school closures, and the surreal nature of social distancing.WeÂ’re mad about recommendations that keep changing and the lack of control and transparency in how this pandemic has been handled. Churches shut down during the initial phases of the COVID panic. Many were in localities where officials imposed...
  • Democrat Staffer Jackson Cosko Arrested for Doxxing is Not an ‘Unpaid Intern’ (Smells like Soros)

    10/07/2018 12:10:22 PM PDT · by E. Pluribus Unum · 56 replies
    The Tennessee Star ^ | October 7, 2018 | Julie Gunlock
    Capitol Police on October 3 arrested 27-year old congressional staffer Jackson Cosko for posting on Wikipedia the private addresses of three members of the Senate Judiciary Committee—what’s known as “doxxing” (a word derived from the shorthand for “document”). Cosko is facing serious charges that include illegally posting private information of public figures, witness tampering, threats, identity theft, and unlawful entry. In the mainstream media, Cosko is being portrayed as a hapless overzealous intern who didn’t even have the smarts to cover up his criminal act. His former boss— Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas) has denied she knew anything about Cosko’s activities....
  • If We Walk In The Light...studies in Darkness and light pt 1

    If we walk in the light, as He is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another and the Blood of Jesus Christ God’s son, cleanses us from all sin.? (I john 1:7)What does it mean to ‘walk in the Light’? We know it doesn’t mean that we walk in sinless perfection, otherwise we would not be assured that the one who walks in the light is continuously cleansed from all sin by the blood of Jesus Christ. What then does the passage mean,’If we walk in the light…”.Earlier in the same section of scripture, John tells us that...
  • Early Church Evidence Refutes Real Presence

    03/11/2015 2:49:15 PM PDT · by RnMomof7 · 372 replies
    One Fold ^ | March 11,2015 | unknown
    Early Church Evidence Refutes Real Presence Introduction The real presence doctrine is probably the most important doctrine to Catholics today because it is the nucleolus of the Catholic mass. The doctrine insists that the eucharistic elements of bread and wine become the glorified body and blood of Christ when blessed by the priest. The doctrine further asserts that the substance of bread and wine are no longer present and only the accidents (characteristics or appearance) remain. Thus, the name derived from the explanation becomes transubstantiation (a change of substance). It is this belief that compels devout Catholics to worship the...
  • Once-reluctant Mitt Romney opens up on the campaign trail - “Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can’t Lose!”

    10/06/2012 1:42:37 PM PDT · by Cincinatus' Wife · 197 replies
    Washington Post ^ | October 6, 2012 | Philip Rucker,
    ST. PETERSBURG,Fla.—Mitt Romney, his friends often say, is a private man in a public world. But with just one month left until the election, he has calculated that to win the presidency he must do what for years he has been loath to: share intimate stories about his life.So it was that as the sun set on his rally here Friday night,...Romney talked about David for the first time himself.“It was clear he was not going to make it,”Romney said. “I went into his room one night when he was in bed,and he asked me a very difficult question. He...
  • Siljander pleads guilty in Islamic American Relief Agency lobbying case

    07/09/2010 9:23:47 PM PDT · by Chet 99 · 5 replies
    Thursday, July 8, 2010 A former congressman pleaded guilty Wednesday to serving as an unregistered agent in Washington for a Missouri-based Islamic charity that the federal government said had ties to international terrorism. It was an odd outcome for Mark D. Siljander, who said he wanted to help bridge the gulf between Muslims and Christians. A Republican who attained one of Michigan's congressional seats from 1981 to 1987 with assistance from the Moral Majority, Siljander was outspoken about conservative social issues. Siljander confirmed in a Kansas City, Mo., court that he contacted members of Congress in an effort to lift...
  • Good service with John C. Maxwell

    02/05/2012 9:22:29 AM PST · by publius321 · 2 replies
    I went to this service last night and it was great. John C. Maxwell gives the message this morning. This is the last "Live" service of the day (starts at 12:12pm). It is also replayed throughout the day and into the evening. If you're interested, just click the link and click the "Join online service now!" link (with the pic of a TV set next to it). God bless! Scott
  • THE RICH!! THE POOR!! What they mean to GOD and to us? Let's hope it eventually means the same.

    12/26/2011 7:46:37 PM PST · by jesus4life · 14 replies
    Bible and faith | GOD inspired
    RICH and POOR!! Spiritually and physically rich and poor. Who is really rich and who is really poor before GOD?
  • VANITY: Friend in Need of Thanksgiving Fellowship in IL

    11/23/2011 3:17:03 PM PST · by Buggman · 12 replies
    Vanity | 11/23/2011 | Michael Bugg
    I've got a friend who recently got into the trucking industry and is having to pay his dues, so to speak. He doesn't have a regular route yet and it's been a long time since he's been home to Georgia. He's extremely lonely right now. He will be in Illinois sometime tonight or tomorrow morning, heading from Arkansas to Chicago. Is there anyone in Illinois who would be willing to take in a "homeless" Messianic for Thanksgiving tomorrow? Thanks in advance and shalom.
  • Study: Religious Folks Have a Sunnier Outlook

    11/12/2011 1:40:50 AM PST · by Cincinatus' Wife · 5 replies
    Time -- Healthland ^ | November 11, 2011 | Meredith Melnick
    In the latest study to link church-going with well-being, researchers find that people who attend religious services regularly are more optimistic and less depressed than their non-religious peers. Previous research has suggested that people who attend services are also happier and more satisfied and live longer too. (On the other hand, they tend to be fatter.) The new study, published in the Journal of Religion and Health, included data on 93,000 middle-aged women who participated in the long-running Women's Health Initiative. Led by Eliezer Schnall, an associate professor of clinical psychology at Yeshiva University in New York City, researchers found...
  • THE GOOD DOCTOR? (DEAN-MAINE GOVERNOR(D)SNEAKS AWAY FROM FANCY DEMOCRATIC SHINDIG)

    08/10/2003 6:08:19 AM PDT · by fight_truth_decay · 17 replies · 1,078+ views
    Portland Phoenix ^ | August 10, 2003 | LANCE TAPLEY
    Dr. Howard Dean’s fans come out for the big Democratic summer shindig As Tom Andrews, the director of the leading national antiwar coalition, began his speech at the Maine Democrats’ big outdoor summer shindig in Falmouth, John Baldacci signaled his bodyguard/driver to move the large, dark SUV up the driveway. The vehicle soon hid in the trees, its engine quietly humming. At first, the governor seemed to be paying attention as Andrews, the former First District congressman, launched into rousing tales of how the country, under President George W. Bush, had gone "from peace and prosperity to war and recession."...
  • Inspirational Frogs 2

    08/21/2008 6:05:48 PM PDT · by Revski · 1 replies · 125+ views
    YouTube ^ | 8/21/08 | Revski
    This video is short and has singing frogs looking at a Church. The instrumental is, Praise God, from Whom All Blessing Flow. With humor it was created to lead someone to church and think about worshiping his or her creator. Thanks for viewing. Revski
  • America Supports You: Fellowship Offers Spouses Portable Skills

    01/15/2008 4:13:40 PM PST · by SandRat · 43+ views
    America Supports You ^ | Samantha L. Quigley
    WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2008 – Frequent military relocations can take a toll on spouses’ careers unless they have a portable skill, which is exactly what one foundation has set out to provide them. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation has partnered with the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education to offer military spouses a chance to earn the “accredited financial counselor” credential. The credential gives spouses the ability to work in financial counseling, nationwide, either on or off military installations, said Gerri Walsh, associate vice president of authority’s office of investor education. “It is a well...
  • Playing Hide and Go Seek

    03/02/2006 5:02:07 AM PST · by gobucks · 4 replies · 175+ views
    GoBucks ^ | 2 Mar 06 | GoBucks
    "Where is she"?, I thought. I was getting a fresh cup of brew downstairs, little gb was grunting in his crib as the eastern sunshine lit up the walls of the house. Of course, not wanting to cheat Mom out of the joy of beginning little gb's day, I went to the master bedroom to roust her out of bed. But, the bed was empty. The bathroom, empty. Walkin closet, empty. Uh oh. She is doing it again. She's hiding. I look on the opposite side of the bed. One her favorites. Nope. I think, "Outside?" No chance. Too chilly....
  • Bauer Notes Presidential Hopefuls and Diverse National Leaders to Gather in Support of Israel

    09/26/2005 9:26:40 AM PDT · by areafiftyone · 4 replies · 290+ views
    U.S. Newswire ^ | 9/26/05
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Former Presidential Candidate Gary L. Bauer noted Monday that with at least three presidential hopefuls meeting with pro-Israel attendees of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Washington Briefing this week "we will have all the makings of a great debate on one of the key, strategic friendships that the United States has ... our long term relationship with Israel. That alone will make the event worth attending." The program of note: The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews annual Washington Briefing on Tuesday and Wednesday culminating in the "Friends of Israel" Banquet Wednesday...
  • calling on conservative christians in DC Metro area; looking for fellowship!

    06/03/2005 8:15:49 PM PDT · by jenniparks · 12 replies · 384+ views
    n/a | 6/3/2005 | jenni parks
    Born in NY, moved to NM at 9, back to NY at 21, and now live in Alexandria, VA. I went to college at 14. This explains part of the reason I am odd and do not always relate well with women my age. I had a pretty dysfunctional childhood. This explains more of the reason I am odd. Raised catholic, I was taught to worship God or risk hell. Fell away from the faith as a know it all college freshman and then I returned to the fold and gave my heart to Jesus in 94, this time worshipping...