Is thought sin?...

In our bible study we had a long discussion regarding thought being sin. It was mentioned by a member that if you think something it is as bad as doing it. Your thought is a sin. I asked for a deeper explanation, you mean if a pretty lady walks by and someone glances over at her and has a one second thought about her before rebutting the thought, you mean this is as bad as the actual act of adultery? there are times that I think someone can take a statement in the bible and make it too literal. Let me explain, while I agree thought can be sin, I don’t think every bad...

LifeWay Research: Pastors’ long wo...

Written by Mark Kelly NASHVILLE, Tenn., 12/28/09 – Protestant pastors in America are working long hours, sometimes at the expense of relationships with church members, prospects, family and even the Lord. A telephone survey of more than 1,000 senior pastors indicated a full 65 percent of them work 50 or more hours a week – with 8 percent saying they work 70 or more hours. Meetings and electronic correspondence consume large amounts of time for many ministers, while counseling, visitation, family time, prayer and personal devotions suffer in too many cases. The results...

What a great month...

Had a great month. November is always a fun month for me. It is when fall really starts to show itself and hunting opens. This gives a great opportunity to fellowship with others while enjoying a day in the field. Pheasant hunting with my Wirehaired Pointing Griffons is just a very peaceful time for me to be out in nature and reflect on life and God’s...

Couple Ordered to Stop Holding Bible Stu...

I must ask… What has happened to our country? This is ever so disturbing on multiple levels. First what happened to freedom of religion? What comes next for Christians? And finally, why are they only going after Christians? Take note of this! http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,522637,00.html Couple Ordered to Stop Holding Bible Study at Home Without Permit Thursday, May 28, 2009 Print ShareThisPastor David Jones and his wife Mary have been told that they cannot invite friends to their San Diego, Calif. home for a bible study — unless they are willing to pay tens...

Christian numbers down in America...

A recent poll of the American people showed that Americans with “no religion” is on the rise in America and Christianity is down from 86% in 1990 to 76% in 2008. But are these numbers a true reflection of Christianity in America? If 76% of Americans are Christians, then please tell me why the moral fabric of our society has (and continues to) decline? Is it that many people claim to be Christian, yet do not live a Christian life? And if this is the case, are they truly Christians? In my opinion that number of 76% is probably much lower. It only takes a few...