tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51083946913509237982011-12-18T16:11:47.642-05:00My labels explain this blog best; be sure to read the posts in the proper order if they are specified as having multiple parts. Soli Deo Gloria!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13272910834075162649noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108394691350923798.post-41995073827590022502011-02-22T00:00:00.005-05:002011-02-22T02:36:26.085-05:00

I've been contemplating why it's important to discourage evil in our society. I see so much dissension among political, religious, or socio-economic groups when it comes to questions of morality. I try to navigate through these murky waters by standing true to what I know is Truth, what I know is God's expectation. But though I know it, and I live it with Jesus' help, the rest of the world

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I get a daily Bible verse from Biblegateway.com, and I always get it in two translations: KJV and NIV. Sometimes the KJV is just too florid for my understanding, so I get it in two translations. The other day the verse was Proverbs 21:21, and I read it in several different translations and found it fascinating. Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. (NIV)He

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What does it mean to have a heart of worship? John 4:23-24"Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”Paul frequently refers to worship as something other than abstract artistic creativity. Paul

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As a musician in a conservatory, I know what it's like to deal with inadequacy. My colleagues and I struggle with it almost daily. We are in the business of expected perfection with imperfect results. Sound familiar? The church is very similar. I do not mean to suggest that Christians inevitably sin; I am merely saying that Christians are not God. As faithful as we are to God, we do not

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Masters & Slayers is the first book in the adult fantasy series called Tales of Starlight, which comes out September 14, 2010. There is a corresponding young adult series called Dragons of Starlight, the first book of which is Starlighter. Starlighter is also a fabulous read, and it is published already by Zondervan. It's really amazing to read both series simultaneously, as it is told by

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Hello, all! I'm sorry it has been so long since I've updated. Needless to say, I've got plenty of things to talk about from the past few months! I realize today is Valentine's Day, but forgive me as I take this opportunity to warn you instead of quoting Song of Songs. I'm going to discuss the potential dangers of a Christian dating a non-Christian. I do not mean to offend those who are

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This was written by my favorite author. I hope you enjoy! He said "Anyone who wants to post this on blogs, websites, Facebook notes, etc, is free to do so. Please keep my name attached."A Charge to Young Women By Bryan Davis (http://www.dragonsinourmidst.com/ChargetoYoungWomen.pdf) She is born with a passion to uplift, empower, and support. She is the mainstay and sail for the captain’s ship.

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I recommend reading The Importance of Forgiveness Parts 1 and 2 before reading this particular blog. Part 1 is about the definition of forgiveness; Part 2 is the definition of true repentance; and Part 3 will deal specifically with the unrepentant. What do Christians do when somebody refuses to repent? There are several different underlying factors when a person does not repent (ie recognize

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One of my previous blogs discussed the definition of forgiveness and some Bible passages on the subject. I titled it "The Importance of Forgiveness" and I recommend you read that first before you read this one, which will discuss what to do in situations where a person refuses to repent even when they should. You can find it here http://thegodfiles-hewhohasears.blogspot.com/2009/07/

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Our society believes that if you are not the one in authority over a group of people, you are disposable and therefore less important. The boss of a company is treated with the utmost respect while the entry level employee is treated with disdain. If you are serving rather than being served, you are worthless. When America bought into this lie women were viewed as “less important” than men;

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I just read this recently from a fellow blogger: Modesty is a virtue. She described modesty according to its definition and encouraged her readers to think of it as more than just the way we dress. I completely agree with her. Modesty, by its definition is: “freedom from conceit or vanity; propriety in dress, speech, or conduct” (Merriam-Webster online dictionary). So why is it only seen as

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The Lord has laid this heavy on my heart to illustrate to you the problem of sin.Here is an extreme example: imagine a robber points at your head with a gun and says he'll let you live if you recant your faith in Christ. What is more important to you, choosing Christ and everlasting life or choosing a faithless life on earth? I assume many of you would be horrified and outraged at the thought

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I have no hesitation in saying that the plot of this poem was inspired directly by God a year and a half ago. I did not know how to "get it out", so to speak, so I settled on writing a poem. One day I would love to make a novel or play out of it, but I would rather this important and controversial topic stay in the limelight now. Human life is too precious to avoid or put off until more "

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War of the PhilosophersMy dear sire, I must confessI find your case ridiculousYou claim there's truth that's absolutebut all these things I can refute. For instance, take that maple treeIts size is relative to me.Decisions based on what I seehelp make me act accordingly.If I see no tree, very wellIt does not live within my realmwith no evidence, why believe? unless shown to the contraryIt's

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Seduction of the churchPeople of the church give cheerFor Christ's redeeming grace is nearLift your hands and say the wordsYour soul will soar among the birdsNo matter how bad the deedChrist's blood will cover all your needsIf you ever sin againNo fear -- just read Romans SevenJust make sure to ignore SixNo need to think Paul contradicts.By the way, don't read First JohnHe didn't mean "your sin

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After witnessing so much evil promoted via the media, I have to wonder why it is so alluring to people. Why do people abandon the path of the Lord and willingly follow a cheap imitation of life? I believe most of it has to do with wanting to escape the pressures of life itself, especially a life of righteousness. Since the rise of the hand-held media, humans have been escaping the need to

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Similar to the topic of love, the roles of men and women in today's society is worthy of a string of blogs. I will concentrate on the direct effect of the media on the portrayal of roles and shy away from the controversial topics of equality and leadership. I think we will all agree that America changed its views on the roles of men and women in society quite often in the past century. While

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Love is such an expansive topic, I cannot possibly hope to penetrate all of its amazing qualities in one blog. I will concentrate on the way the media twisted the idea and definition of love into lust. For simplicity's sake I will define love based off of 1 Corinthians 13. When I say "love", I am discussing Agape, the long-lasting choice to put your romantic partner's well-being above yours.

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Let's face it. The media is more than a reflection of our current culture; it is the springboard from which every "evolved" cultural generation in America stems. It holds sway over millions of minds and poisons them with faulty beliefs about love, sex, and morality. I cannot blame the media single-handedly for being the cause of everything immoral in our country. The media would never have

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Dear friends,I tried my best to explain the Problem, Truth, and Stumbling Blocks with Scriptural evidence and world application. Tonight I will "tie the knot" by focusing on the Results of Applied Truth -- what happens when humans change through the power of Jesus. At the same time I hope to open a can of worms by asking a question I cannot satisfactorily answer: "If you can only be truly

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Yesterday I pointed out one of many flaws in the world's thinking. I proceeded to identify the problem, divulge the Truth, recognize the stumbling blocks, and show the result of Christians defeating the lies. This is a common 4-step process the Lord reveals to me, summarized succinctly below for you to refresh your mind.Problem: Humans have been scorned so often they tend to believe people

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God's allowed me to notice that there is a common misconception in the circles of the wounded or abandoned (so basically all of us). Wronged people have a hard time believing that humans can permanently change for the better. Why should they believe any different? Time and time again their failed relationships have proven that humans are untrustworthy creatures. The older they get, the more

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Good evening, fellow bloggers.I write to you with the hopes of being a source of encouragement and light. I plan to write about myself very little unless it is required for the discussion topic at hand. If you have come to this blog expecting juicy gossip about my life or a detailed family tree analysis, you've come to the wrong place! You may get my occasional rants about society and how

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