History does not pinpoint the exact date of Jesus' birth. Some have said early fall and some think it was in the spring. It was in the spring when the Shepherds would keep extra care over their flocks at night as this was the time the ewes bore their young. Around 200 AD theologians believed Jesus was born around May 20. Some thought maybe it was in March or April. In AD 385 Pope Julius declared December 25 as the day to celebrate His birth. The reason that date was chosen was partl...
---------------------------------------------- Congress Says Christmas Should be Respected The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution Thursday aimed at protecting the symbols and traditions of Christmas. Introduced by Rep. Jo Ann Davis, R-Va., H. Res. 579 is non-binding and does not carry the force of the law. It does express the attitude of the House that Christmas should not be excised from the public square. Davis pointed out that, despite the fact that 96 percent...
Another blogger here on JU and I are studying the book of Genesis. Yes, this is the biblical account of the beginnings of the world. Genesis means "beginning or origin." Of course we all know that scripture is without controversy.....LOL. But Genesis as well as the book of Revelation seem to be the most attacked books of the whole bible. The reason in my estimation? These two books chronicle our beginning and our ending. Of course in both we can see God as responsible for this. And ...
Well since I put out quotes on the political why not from the Christians? Here goes: objectively speaking that is...... "If one takes a historically objective approach to the question, it is found that even secular history affirms that Jesus lived on earth and was worshiped as God. He founded a church that has worshiped Him for 1,900 years. He changed the course of the world's history." William Robinson-(Our Lord p.29) I am so with you here... "I am trying here to prevent a...
Years ago well known author and speaker Josh McDowell set about to try and debunk Christianity. He figured he'd investigate the resurrection by examining the evidence and poke holes into what he believed to be a lie. He said "as much as I hated to, I had to admit that if I had been some first century propagandist trying to fake the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I would have done a number of things differently." He said.......If I were to fake the resurrection........... "I w...
This is great. This was written by an 8 year old named Danny Dutton who lives in Chula Vista, CA. He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment to explain God. I wonder if any of us could have done so well? EXPLANATION OF GOD: "One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grownups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way he...
With all the latest news about the Muslim extremists and their latest acts of violence I thought I'd jump into the arena but with a different twist. Lately I've been hearing that Islam and Christianity are compatible. Afterall they do follow the God of Abraham. But do they? Really? Let's take a closer look. Closer examination will show that the faiths of Islam and Christianity are incompatible. Mohammed claimed that God's revelation to him was infallible. In doing so making ...
Is there a God? How can we be sure? I believe this can be intelligently answered. The reason we believe He exists is He told us so and revealed Himself to us. God is not silent. He has revealed to us who he is, what he's like and what His plans are for Planet Earth. He has revealed these things thru the bible. This is not just a mere book but the very Word of God. The evidence is more than convincing to any that will honesty investigate its claims. Over the centuries m...
Hopefully Andy reads this because it's inspired by him by his question to me on another thread. A frequent accusation against the bible is that God is a God of wrath in the OT and of love in the NT. The OT contains many stories of God's judgment and wrath. Bible accusers claim this demonstrates a primitive, warlike God in contradiction to a loving Savior that Christ depicts. Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek afterall. While they seem to be in conflict, reflection will sho...
This is sort of an attachment to my last blog entry on prayer. I promised I would tell a story on an amazing experience I had and the answer I received from God as a result of my prayer. I pray alot for my children. I pray not only for their salvation, but that they would be strong men, leaders in God's army. My heart's desire is that they would love God as much as their father and I do. Two years ago come November we were having problems with one boy. He was not on the same page a...
Prayer is so undervalued and therefore unused by many. Even many Christians have a hard time taking the time and effort to pray as they ought. Prayer is an expression of faith and therefore doesn't always come easily. Sometimes we lose heart because we pray with high expectations. We assume that God will give us all we long for. When we don't receive what we expected we get discouraged and lose enthusiasm for prayer. Yet what we need to really do is trust God here. We need to wait and ...
Today the local newspaper printed an editorial response by my son David and I thought I'd share it. It was pretty good and many people around town alerted him to the fact it was in there as well as my husband while out and about. It was a response to an earlier article about evolution. Anyhow here it is. Theory of Evolution Evolution is fact? The evolution “theory” that is taught in classrooms today is nothing more then that- a theory. There are more holes in evolution then twel...
We left the Prodigal with the realization that he needs to go back to his father and make amends. So back to the village he goes. What should the father do? The father should stay in his estate and when told of his son he should not immediately go out. Let the village discipline him first. Then after a lashing and restitution made, then maybe a reconciliation but not before much time passed. Now for the most shameful act yet. This is ridiculous. The father runs and kisses the son? WHAT?...
The Prodigal is a story that is probably the most recognized of all parables that Jesus taught. Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson both considered this the greatest short story ever written. The influence of this parable on fiction is traced back to the 16th century. Shakespeare alludes to this parable more than to any other. Many other authors and poets have, through the years, made reference to this story as well. Let’s look at it. We see it starts when a multitude of sinners...
I've been reading and studying the scriptures since I was a small child being drawn to the amazing words of God. This book is much more than printed pages of ink. I believe it's God's love letter to humanity. It's how he speaks to me and let's me know what's on his mind. I've heard it said that the devil doesn't care if you are kind and helpful or go to church every Sunday or not. What ticks the devil and his angels off the most is our communication with God. Satan does not like us read...