GOT HOPE? Christianity Delivers
In Ephesians 6: 10-17, the apostle Paul called on Christians to put on the full armor of God, noting the spiritual warfare that bubbles beneath the surface of all we can see. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against …
Servant leadership is a holistic approach that engages followers emotionally, relationally, spiritually, and ethically so they are empowered to grow, prosper, and achieve their missions in life. There are nine dimensions of servant leadership (Liden, Wayne, Zhao, & Henderson, 2008). Since the ultimate servant leader is Jesus Christ, I have included Biblical passages that demonstrate …
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In my Florida neighborhood, there are dozens of ponds and given our tropical location in the southeastern part of the United States, it’s highly likely that within those ponds there are dozens of alligators. I’ve seen alligators swimming in the ponds before of various sizes, from the very young three-footers to the fully developed. Florida …
Unlike all other life forms on our planet, humans are unique in that we are innately wired with the knowledge that we have certain moral obligations to do what’s right. No other life forms have these obligations. In other words, animals who forcibly copulate, kill, or take food from one another are not bound by …
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"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law." ~ Romans 13:8 In the United States Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain …
Why are people so happy in secular Europe and what can the United States do to raise its levels of subjective well-being? This article has several objectives. The first objective is to examine the impact of secularization on Europe and the United States given changing religious climates and the acceptance of once taboo social issues. …
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C.S. Lewis famously called on us to make a choice: either Jesus is a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord. Given Jesus’ miracles, forgiveness of sins, and claims of divinity, Lewis concluded that labeling Him a mere prophet is woefully inadequate so we must face the trilemma. Skeptics often suggest C.S. Lewis omitted a fourth …
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I asked my Christian friends on social media to share their testimonies, and I'm excited they're stepping up to the plate. Here is Michelle Ward's testimony, which is quite excellent. "Hello! I’ve never shared my testimony in a written message but I will try my best. I came to know the Lord at a young …
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I asked my friends on social media to share their testimonies about how they came to know Jesus. This is the testimony from Travis Jackson, who can be found on Twitter @Travisdon1981. "When I was very young, I acted differently from other children; I didn't make eye contact and didn't respond to people saying my …
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I recently asked my friends on social media to share their testimonies on the ways they came to believe in Christianity. Michael Graham, known on Twitter as the @SoonerApologist, sent this beautiful testimony. Enjoy! "Here is my testimony. I was born with the disease Retnitis Pigmentosa. This an disease that kills cells in the back …
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