Atheists Evolved From Chickens?

Ray Comfort of Way of The Master hits the nail on the head with this critique of those who mock Christ and His followers.

My new theory is that perhaps atheists evolved from the chicken, because they not only have chicken characteristics–a head, eyes, mouth, skin, neck, heart, earlobes and legs (homology structures), but they also have the chicken’s tendencies–they are chicken livered. They hang around Christians like annoying little bugs hang around light, trying to inject their poison whenever they can.

If you are an atheist, I hope I’m ruffling your feathers. I want to get under your skin and ask why you don’t have the courage to even whisper to Moslems what you keep shouting at Christians. Prove me wrong. Get onto a Moslem website and tell them that you don’t believe their god exists. Do your little “I don’t believe in Zeus” thing. Tell them they believe a myth. Talk about Mohammed as you do Jesus (use lower case for Mohamed). Do your “I don’t believe in the flying spaghetti monster” thing. Tell them that we weren’t made by a god (lower case), but that they evolved from primates (that will go down well). Also, let them know in no uncertain terms that the Koran is full of mistakes (give some examples), and that their mosques are full of hypocrites.

You wouldn’t dare, because you are chicken-livered. You know that they are not like Christians. Despite the “anonymity” of your little chicken coop, they would come after you to lop off your head. And when they find you, you would fall on your knees and be praying to God for help . . .

HT: Reformation Nation

"Cletus Take The Reel"

HT: Justin @ Between Two Worlds

Everything You Know About Church Is Wrong (3)

What does the pastor do? Is the pastor responsible for doing all the ministry for the church? Ephesians 4 reminds us that the role of pastor is that of equipping the saints for works of service. Unless pastors and people work together, the work of the church is diminished.

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The "U" in Jesus

Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.

And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.

You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born; that's why He came.

And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.

Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand He rose from the dead,
with U in His plan?

The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.

When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention
'Go into the world and tell them it's true

That I love them all - Just like I love U.'
So many great people are spelled with a U,
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?

It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know,
But it all starts with U.

Everything You Know About Church Is Wrong (2)

This message looks at the the fact that the church isn't for us...the church is us. To get to the heart of what Jesus says in Mark 10:45, we must move from a consumer mindset (what's in it for me) to a servant mindset (what can we do for others), if the church is to do God's will in the world.

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The Self-Indulgent Church?

From Christian Today:

A cutting-edge church leader in the US known for his innovative ideas on reaching a post-modern generation for Christ contends that the reason why churches are declining in America is because they are self-centered.

“My primary assessment would be because American Christians tend to be incredibly self-indulgent so they see the church as a place there for them to meet their needs and to express faith in a way that is meaningful for them,” said cultural architect Erwin McManus, lead pastor at Mosaic Church in Los Angeles, to The Christian Post on Monday.

“There is almost no genuine compassion or urgency about serving and reaching people who don’t know Christ,” he added.

While I might not agree with his solution to the problem, I am in agreement with McManus' assessement.

Everything You Know About Church Is Wrong (1)

This first message in a series looks at Matthew 16:18 and considers what it means when Jesus says He will build His church.

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Sno Pack Sno!

Welcoming God

This first sermon of 2008 looks at the biblical character of Obed-Edom (1 Chronicles 13:14) and asks how can we receive the blessing he did this coming year.

Obed-Edom welcomed the Ark of God into his home following the failed attempt to by David to bring the Ark into Jerusalem. Scripture says that the Ark remained with Obed-Edom for three months and God blessed him and his household.

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The Secret's Out!

The unvarnished truth about how pastors spend their time...



HT: Monday Morning Insight

It Don't Mean A Thing If You Ain't Got The Bling!

After many years of runner-up status (including this year's second place finish in the NFL.com league) I have finally finished on top winning the New Jersey Giants league at ESPN.com! Sure in the grand scheme of things it is meaningless, but still allow me to bask for a few moments in my faux glory.

2008

Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be
In working or in waiting, another year with Thee.
Another year of progress, another year of praise,
Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.

Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace,
Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face;
Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.

Another year of service, of witness for Thy love,
Another year of training for holier work above.
Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be
On earth, or else in Heaven, another year for Thee.