By Jack Cunningham When I was a teenager I went to work with Brother Billy Cole. I told him that I wanted to be a preacher. He told me to be ready, that during a Sunday night service he would introduce me to the church and announce my call to preach. I prepared… Continue reading All About Souls
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The Saving of a Soul
By Jared Arango We stand at this juncture of time with an unceasing urgency to follow through with the mandate and purpose of the church — the saving of a soul. We are at a cross road in time that is reminding and redefining the reason for existence of the redeemed on the earth —… Continue reading The Saving of a Soul
Houston, We Have a Problem
They were settled into a pattern of checklists, preparations, schedules and execution of duties. As usual everything was perfect and the clock rolled on. The team was jubilant and relaxed at their present and past successes. They were part of an enormous project that involved thousands across America and around the world.… Continue reading Houston, We Have a Problem
Why I am a Religious Conservative
By J. Mark Jordan Our culture insists on using labels as a shorthand way of communicating ideas. Although labels inadequately describe most of us, they have become such powerful factors in shaping the opinions and attitudes of society that we need to locate ourselves on the spectrum of conservative and liberal terms. Conservatives believe… Continue reading Why I am a Religious Conservative
Religion is Not for the Weak
Religion isn’t a crutch. It’s a connection. That’s the conclusion of researchers at Ohio State University who refute the criticism of people from Karl Marx to Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura that faith is for the weak. They found that while religiously minded types had a strong desire for interdependence with others, that was not related… Continue reading Religion is Not for the Weak
Contemporary Preachers Not Preaching Hell
Preachers are growing cool about the flames of hell. Few ever mention the subject from the pulpit says “USA Today,” which notes both Catholic and Protestant leaders want to focus more on hope and resurrection than damnation. The trend can be seen in Catholic funeral masses where white priestly robes have replaced the former black… Continue reading Contemporary Preachers Not Preaching Hell
If the World’s Population were 100 people
57 would be Asians 14 would be North and South Americans 8 would be Africans 51 would be female and 49 male 55 would be non-Christian 70 would be nonwhite 80 would live in substandard housing 70 would be unable to read 50 would suffer from malnutrition 75 would never have made a phone call… Continue reading If the World’s Population were 100 people
Soul Searching Questions
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John record many questions asked by Jesus during His 3 ½ year ministry. Let’s examine four of these pointed, powerful, probing and soul searching questions: #1 … “When the Son of man comes, shall He find faith in the earth?” (Luke 18:8) 1] There are fundamentally two… Continue reading Soul Searching Questions
The Phenomenon of Pentecost
The Feast of Pentecost was a great day in the lives of the early Israelites. It was celebrated seven weeks from the 16th day of month of Nisan, which was the first month in the Jewish calendar. It was originally called the Feast of Weeks. (See Exodus 34:22 and Leviticus 23). … Continue reading The Phenomenon of Pentecost
84 Percent of Americans Believe in Miracles, ‘Newsweek’ Poll Says
Magazine cites Pentecostal teen’s healing in major report in belief for the impossible by Andy Butcher Most Americans believe in miracles, and almost half of them say they have personally experienced or witnessed one, according to a “Newsweek” poll. The magazine cites the case of a teen-ager healed at a Pentecostal church in its report… Continue reading 84 Percent of Americans Believe in Miracles, ‘Newsweek’ Poll Says