Why did God Choose Abel?
Why did God choose Abel's sacrifice over Cain's? They both gave equally and in obedience. One theory I heard was that, while Abel gave of his first born lambs, in one complete offering, Cain gave a portion over time, maybe indicating a weaker faith than Abel's. [Discuss]
How to Find Peace
We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and have his spirit imprinted on our heart (Ezekiel 36:27). Therefore, we will find peace only when our spirit resonates in unison with His spirit and we live a life that is attuned to His life. This means that we love and forgive others like Him, and stay faithful to others even in the face of unfaithfulness. [Discuss]
Fred Thompson's Speech
Former Senator Fred Thompson spoke at the Republican National Convention and here is the full video of his speech on John McCain, Sarah Palin and Barack Obama in light of current events and times. [Discuss]
Which is Greater?
Which is greater; faith, hope or love? Based on 1 Corinthians 13 "love" is the greatest. Does that mean that love overrides a lack of faith or hope? [Discuss]
Living by the Bible
Paul's opponents in Galatia urged a religion of Law upon its converts. Their appeal was to the Jewish Torah or Law, which embraced the entire Old Testament scripture. [Discuss]
Obama's Mentor Former Communist Leader
It turns out that Barack Obama's childhood mentor, Frank Davis, was a communist. In fact he was the former leader of the Communist Party USA and developed agents to penetrate the U.S. Government. [Discuss]
The Mom Song
Moms, dads and children a like will get a kick out of this clever and very funny video about what a mom says and does during the course of a typical day with her children. You'll want to forward this one on! [Watch]
Communism and Christianity
Most people who think they want that don't realize that's what it is, they just think that the government should be the ONE to provide everything for them as if they are children. What they don't realize is that this takes away freedom and leaves them at the mercy of the government. And thus we go back in time to the days of controlling kings, dictators and other life controlling forms of government that demand the peasants thank them for "taking care" of them. [Forum]
Movie
Reviews
Fireproof
In its first weekend, Fireproof grossed over $6.5 million, putting it in fourth place at the box office. Read our review of the Kirk Cameron film Fireproof.
Evan Almighty
Steve Carrell and Morgan Freeman star in Evan Almighty, a modern day Noah's Ark. I was asked not to do a detailed review of Evan Almighty until opening night of this film. So this page will be updated opening night of the film (June 22). [...More]
Spiderman 3
Spiderman 3 is the third installment in the Spiderman Trilogy. It is written and directed by Sam Raimi and has Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco reprising their roles. [...More]
News and Current
Events
Dr. Alveda King Says Obama Doesn't Fufill Her Uncle's Dream
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) - The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. says Barack Obama doesn't fulfill her uncle's dream despite his election last week as president. Dr. Alveda King says Obama's pro-abortion position makes it so the civil rights struggle is not complete because unborn children are killed in abortion. Story and Discussion
Obama's First Act as President to Restore Partial-Birth Abortion October 31, 2008 - The Family Research Council introduced a new advertisement today drawing attention to what Senator Barack Obama said would be his first act as President. In a July speech Senator Obama said, "The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act," which would overturn the ban on partial-birth abortion, remove the right for parents to know if their minor is having an abortion and remove the rights of states to restrict abortion in any way. The advertisement is below:
--Political Advertisement by the Family Research Council--
Taliban Gunmen Kill Christian Aid Worker in Kabul October 20, 2008 - KABUL, Afghanistan – Taliban gunmen killed a Christian aid worker in Kabul as she was walking to work on Monday, and the militant group said it targeted the woman because she was spreading her religion. The Taliban claimed responsibility. "This woman came to Afghanistan to teach Christianity to the people of Afghanistan," militant spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told The Associated Press. "Our (leaders) issued a decree to kill this woman. This morning our people killed her in Kabul."
Story and Discussion
Louis Farrakhan Calls Barack Obama 'Messiah' October 10, 2008 - Behind a podium saying, "In the Name of Allah," Louis Farrakhan praised Barack Obama for involving youth in the political process and claimed that as a "sign" saying, "'When the messiah speaks, the youth will hear.' And the Messiah is absolutely speaking."See Video
Barack Obama Camp Confirms Plans for Tax-Funded Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group that has launched a new campaign highlighting presidential candidate Barack Obama's support for taxpayer-funded abortions says his campaign hasn't denied that's the case. In an official response from the group, Obama campaign spokesperson Nick Shapiro admits Obama plans on making Americans pay for them. Discuss | Story
Man Sues Bible Publishers for "Anti-Gay Verses" (July 10, 2008) -- A Michigan man is seeking $70 million from two Christian publishers for emotional distress and mental instability he claims to have received during the past 20 years from verses in the Bible that refer to homosexuality as a sin. Bradley LaShawn Fowler, a gay man, claims his constitutional rights were infringed upon by Zondervan Publishing and Thomas Nelson Publishing. Story | Discuss
Student Sues School After Getting Zero for Religious Drawing
MADISON, WI - A Tomah High School student has filed a federal lawsuit alleging his art teacher censored his drawing because it featured a cross and a biblical reference. The lawsuit says other students were allowed to draw "demonic" images and asks a judge to declare a class policy prohibiting religion in art unconstitutional. "We hear so much today about tolerance," said David Cortman, an attorney with the Alliance Defense Fund, a Christian legal advocacy group representing the student. "But where is the tolerance for religious beliefs? The whole purpose of art is to reflect your own personal experience. To tell a student his religious beliefs can legally be censored sends the wrong message." Full Story | Discuss
Bible Study and Devotionals
She Sat in a Pew by Joe Beam They sat on a bus while she worshipped Jesus. They had traveled far and felt a need to relax. She had worked all day, every day, all week and yearned to join in a celebration of praise. [Read]
The following passages have been on my mind lately. I've certainly seen it prove true in my time on this spinning rock. People will do all kinds of sinful, wrong things [Read]
Most of us have imagined what God might look like. God even speaks to us in human terms so that we can at least catch a glimpse of his persona. Read
Marriage
and Family Bible Study
10 Things Guys Wish Women Knew about Men by Jim Burns It is likely no surprise to you that God has wired women and men differently. We all recognize some of these differences, but others often hide in plain sight. [...More]
Pitfalls
of Pornography by Ian Drucker
Pornography
causes so much damage on so many levels and across so many areas in our lives
that it is often difficult to focus in on one specific concern. I, however, am
now convinced that one pitfall stands alone; and is worthy of that attention. [...More]
Marriage
Takes Practice by Lee Wilson When we want to be successful
at something in life, we usually don't attempt to "wing it." That's
why those who want to play the piano take lessons. No one can sit down at a piano
for the first time and play Mozart or Beethoven. [...More]
