Splinters of Silver
Scripture declares that the Words of God are pure, as silver tried in a furnace [Psalm 12:6], that God proves us as silver is tried [Psalm 66:10], and refines us as silver is [Zechariah 13:8-9]. I pray through this blog, not my words but, through the reading of the scriptures, through the presentation of thoughts and of comments, splinters of silver may prick and stay with us throughout our lives. |
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Watch And Listen To Me Pray
2007-06-15 10:03:00
I may get slam dunked for this post, but so be it. I am not presenting a limiting or discouragement to Christianity case here, but more posing a question for some Christian input.On a recent blog there was a good question brought up regarding public prayer. It appears the blog author’s context is “organized school prayer and "prayer protests."”.The blog author quotes Matthew 6:5-7, which I will also post here:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.First, we can consider the verses. ...
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Iran: Corrupter(s) of the World Sentenced To Death
2007-06-14 16:14:00
While here in America we promote (whether in secret or outwardly) the porn industry and its stars, apparently in Iran there is a whole different idea of what to do with those that promote and partake in perverted immoral fornication.Take a gander at this CNN article:TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill that could lead to the death penalty for persons convicted of working in the production of pornographic movies.With a 148-5 vote in favor and four abstentions, lawmakers present at the Wednesday session of the 290-seat parliament approved that "producers of pornographic works and main elements in their production are considered corrupter of the world and could be sentenced to punishment as corrupter of the world."The term, "corrupter of the world" is taken from the Quran, the Muslims' holy book, and ranks among the highest on the scale of an individual's criminal offenses. Under Iran's Islamic Penal Code, it carries a death penalty.The "main el ...
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Is Doctrine Important
2007-06-14 08:00:00
The Warning:Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;Where is doctrine found?2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:How can we learn doctrine?Epheisians 4:By pastors and teachers.2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.Why should we learn doctrine?2 Timothy 2:16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.Titus 2:6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to ...
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Why Are We Waiting On Them
2007-06-13 16:10:00
Today we hear a lot about asking, pleading, encouraging, and demanding the lost person to repent of their sin, lifestyles, immorality, thoughts, deeds, etc.I am not against such, except for the demanding part, for it is not for man to demand, but of God whose commands obedience of mankind. We as Christians are to warn those that disobey the commands of God [Ezekiel 3:18-19] and persuade lost sinners to a Savior (Jesus Christ) which can cleanse them from sin and restore fellowship with God [Luke 14:23].But our preaching of repentance is not first or only to the lost.2 Chronicles 7:14:If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.We are to repent of sin and live a Christian testimony.We are to ask, persuade, and pray for brothers and sisters in Christ to repent of sin and live a Christian testimony.Only then can we go to the ...
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Pedophile Boast Website, Hoping for Tolerance
2007-06-12 08:51:00
If you have children or know of one who does, please read this article by Fox News.Apparently a 45 year old man, who has never been convicted of a sex crime, is walking a thin line of mental/physical pedophilia. He has had a website (which you can get the link at Fox News) that ?has been around for a few years. The police know all about it, yet they say they can't shut it down because the site is legal.??McClellan says his purpose is to promote association, friendship and legal, consensual hugging and cuddling between men and pre-pubescent girls. He admitted to FOX News that his "age of attraction" is between 3 and 11 years old.?His desire seems to be to take pictures of children (most likely without the parents? consents), and post those to his site so other pedophiles (whether previously convicted of sex crimes or not) will be able to view them as ?a way to get some relief?.Apparently he would also like for people to give tolerance to pedophilia, because he said, ?"I really think a ...
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Why Is Man Religious
2007-06-11 10:42:00
If one were to remove God from all of creation (as some have chosen to do already), how is the idea of man being religious accounted for?If man only lives in the natural and there is no supernatural whatsoever, by what means would the idea of God or gods, worship, religion, etc. even spring forth from an idea in man?s mind?How do we account for man having a desire to worship a being (I call God) higher than ourselves?How has such an (so called) invisible, irrational, supernatural thing taken mankind so strongly as to surpass race, tongue, location, and intelligence?How is it so strong within mankind that its grips cannot even be totally dismissed by or removed from those which have decided to not believe in a God at all?Why and how did man ever circum to such an idea as religion without the Creator actually placing it there Himself? ...
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Contrary To Some, Religious Book Sales Up Again
2007-06-08 15:43:00
An article by the National Secular Society which some blogs may be showing as proof that ?a sharp decline in the sales of religious books has been accompanied by an increase in sales of atheist-oriented books? may be flawed. I have posted the corrected information on one blog only to have the post deleted and apparently I have now been banned. Because of the truth? Even an atheist should give credit to the facts; its just book sales.Because of this reason I have decided to post the information here.Association of American Publishers (6/8/2007):Religious Books posted a small dip of 0.3 percent for the month with sales of $44.2 million; however sales were up by 4.8 percent for the year.Christian Post:Book Industry Trends 2007 was released this past Friday by the Book Industry Study Group, Inc. (BISG) ? one of the U.S. publishing industry?s leading trade associations for policy, standards and research. It showed that religious books had grown strongly in 2006 with a net increase of 5.6 pe ...
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How Important is Religion to You: Poll
2007-06-08 12:28:00
Not really sure who and where the Gallup Poll?s come from, but this is interesting.Follow me here:86% believe in God.70% believe in a Devil, which God?s Book talks about.75% believe in angels, which God?s Book talks about.69% believe in hell, which God?s Book talks about.32% believe the Bible is the actual word of God to be taken literally word for word.45% believe the Bible is inspired by God but not everything should be taken literally.** So 86% believe in God and 77% believe the Bible is from God.39% wants the influence of organized religion (which is a broad term) over this nation (USA) to remain the same, 32% to be less, and 27% to be more.57% says religion is very important in their life, 27% says fairly important, and 16% says not very important in their life.** So 57% believe religion is very important, but only 27% think that its influence should be greater in the US.63% say they are a member of a church or synagogue, but only 40% had attended in the last 7 days, only 31% atte ...
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Creation Museum: Affirms A Biblical View of Mankind?s Beginnings
2007-06-08 08:02:00
A Creation Museum has just opened in Petersburg, Ky. You can read the about page or check out their brochure.A few excerpts from the article at Baptist Press News:Science, the museum asserts, affirms a literal reading of Genesis. Although many secular scientists scoff at such a notion, the museum's beliefs are more mainstream than evolutionists probably wish was the case. A March Newsweek poll found that 48 percent of American adults believe God made humans "pretty much in the present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so.""What I say to evolutionists is, 'Come on, be honest,?" Ham said. "Their starting point is that there is no God. They've redesigned science. ? Everybody has a starting point, and everyone needs to admit their starting point, and their starting points determine how they interpret the evidence."The museum doesn't ignore tough questions that critics of creationism have long been asking: Where did Cain get his wife? How did dinosaurs fit on the ark? If ...
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Moral Percentage
2007-06-07 08:55:00
A new Gallup poll is out entitled: Americans Rate the Morality of 16 Social IssuesIt appears in the article that the main topics are the death penalty and assisted suicide. The May 10-13 polls concluded that 66% verses 27% of Americans are in favor of the death penalty claiming it is ?morally acceptable? whereas the moral issue of assisted suicide is closer divided by 49% ?morally acceptable? to 44% ?morally wrong?.Also interesting is that in the case of the death penalty they found ?Support for the death penalty is fairly uniform across different age groups, political parties, and between men and women? whereas in the case of assisted suicide they found ?While a majority of whites, Democrats, and liberals consider doctor-assisted suicide to be morally acceptable, a majority of nonwhites, Republicans, and conservatives call it morally wrong?.Here is just some interesting points I found with the poll, take them how you will:65% of Americans find divorce morally acceptable, yet 91% find ...
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Write Your Own News Article
2007-06-07 07:30:00
A friend of mine sent me this link.Just thought I would post it here for others to enjoy.http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp ...
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