True Disciples

According to Oscar Thompson in his book "Concentric Circles of Concerns", a true disciple has four characteristics: 1. a personal relationship with the teacher, 2. is under total authority of the teacher, 3. possesses and demonstrates the character of the teacher and 4. must be prepared to suffer for the teacher.

Evangelism

"Evangelism is primarily an act of passionate obedience rather than an intellectual pursuit."

Chinese woman leads dozens to Christ

Baptist Press - Chinese woman leads dozens to Christ with 70¢ tract - News with a Christian Perspective

This is a beautiful story that should challenge all of us.

Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog

Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog

This is great reading. I would encourage you to visit the site and subscribe. It will keep you up to date with what is going on in the world with a Biblical perspective in mind.

Evangelism

"Any religion that does not consider itself valuable enough to share with nonbelievers is fated to crumble from within" - A Wise Man

Evolution vs. Creation

This is a very interesting article on the evolution vs. creation debate.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34514

Abba, Father

"Abba, Father! He who can say this, hath uttered better music than cherubim or seraphim can reach. There is heaven in the depth of that word-Father! There is all I can ask; all my necessities can demand; all my wishes can desire. I have all in all to all eternity when I can say, "Father." - Spurgeon

Interesting T-Shirt

Saw a T-Shirt the other day that said, "Calvinism - This Shirt Chose Me".

His Footprints

This came from my devotions with C.H. Spurgeon this morning, "Remember this, Christian, and let it comfort thee. However difficult and painful thy road, it is marked by the footsteps of thy Saviour; and even when thou reachest the dark valley of the shadow of death, and the deep waters of the swelling Jordan, thou wilt find his footprints there."

Seventeen Promises in the 23rd Psalm

“The Lord is my Shepherd = That's Relationship!
“I shall not want” = That's Supply!
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures” = That's Rest!
“He leadeth me beside the still waters” = That's Refreshment!
“He restoreth my soul” = That's Healing!
“He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness” = That's Guidance!
“For His name sake” = That's Purpose!

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” = That's Testing!
“I will fear no evil” = That's Protection!
“For Thou art with me” = That's Faithfulness!
“Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me” = That's Discipline!
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies” = That's Hope!
“Thou annointest my head with oil” = That's Consecration!
“My cup runneth over” = That's Abundance!
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life” = That's Blessing!
“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord” = That's Security!
“Forever” = That's Eternity!