Reblogging Today...

One of my new favorite blogs to read is the blog of Dr. Georgia Purdom, who writes for Answers in Genesis.  Her blog post from today is a great example of some of the excellent points she makes. I hope you'll check it out. 

Another Biblical Minute!

Here it is, almost 3 weeks since its arrival, and I'm just now reminding you of the next issue of The Biblical Minute! Be sure to check it out - this one has a TON of great information and helpful study tools.
Here's a teaser from the Table of Contents:

• Page 4: The "REST" of the Story -- learning to REST and not fear!
• Page 8: Switching Off the Bullying Gene -- quick tips for children AND church members! (Designed to be printed and posted!) 
• Page 10: Growing Your Witness -- family tips for sharing Christ!
• Page 12: I am NOT a Mormon -- do we stigmatize Mormonism unfairly?
• Page 14: Who's Coming to Dinner -- reconsider what you think you know about The Lord's Table!
• Page 18: Ring Out the New! -- "Christ makes all things new, but not all "new things" are of Christ!" 

See! I told you it was jam-packed! And these are just the main articles! There are also pages of helpful hints, valuable resources, and (for those of you who follow the Steels' travels) updates on where the ministry is headed.  You don't want to miss it!

Check it out now! The Biblical Minute.

Our Position in Christ

I was reading this verse this morning:
"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." (Galatians 2:20)

And then I thought of this song. So I decided to share it with you! :-)

The little commentary under that verse (in my Bible) says, "Thus the believer's rule of life is Christ and not the law.  It is not a matter of striving, but of trusting.  He lives a holy life, not out of fear of punishment, but out of love to the Son of God, who loved him, and gave Himself for him..."  Spend some time today thinking about that verse.  Not only did Christ give himself for us, He LIVES in us, and we are positionally IN Him!   We are not only saved from the penalty of sin in death, but also from its power over us in life!

Deathly Hallows, Indeed (or..."I need to stop looking at my blog reader")

Every time I refresh my blog reader I am more shocked. Maybe I shouldn't be shocked. Maybe this is a sign of the times, as they say.  Maybe the "Christian" world has just finally gone about as topsy-turvy as it can possibly go. 

But just in case you don't feel fulfilled in your walk with Christ...just in case you are looking for one more substitute for actual study of the Word of God...you can now include (wait for it) the Harry Potter Bible Study to assist you in your "study" of spiritual things.  Subtitle: "Enjoying God Through the Final Four Harry Potter Movies." 

I am not joking. I really wish I was.

I will be honest - I have not read this book (although I have seen the HP movies).  But it is $2.99 in the iTunes store, so I'm really tempted to...even though I'm pretty sure I know what  it's going to say.  

For now I just want to get this news out. I have more to say - but you'll just have to wait. Or say something yourself! ;-)

Why am I not surprised?

I keep trying to think of something to say about this...but it really just speaks for itself.

And yes, that IS Joel Osteen's voice you hear welcoming Oprah over the roar of 40,000 church-goers. 
According to the Houston Chronicle, one person sitting near Oprah at church tweeted, "I'm freaking out!! I can't breathe! It smells like money and amazingness!!" 
Smells like something, all right, but it isn't "amazingness!"
Hmm! Looks like I had something to say about it after all!