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John Macarthur Says, "The Meek Person ...
Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 1, 2010 (message contributor)
John MacArthur says, “The meek person accepts joyfully the seizing of his property, knowing that he has infinitely better and more permanent possessions awaiting him in heaven. The meek person has died to self, and he therefore does not worry about injury to himself, or about loss, insult, or abuse. The meek person does not defend himself, first of all because that is His Lord’s command and example, and second, because he knows that he does not deserve defending”.
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I Saw It Again This Last Summer - The Small ... PRO
Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 24, 2005
I saw it again this last summer - the small cathedral in Bethlehem that marks the birthplace of the Savior. Behind a high altar in the church is a cave, a little cavern lit by silver lamps. There are two entries for pilgrims. One is through the main church, allowing you to admire the grandeur of ...read more
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Addressing A National Seminar Of Southern ... PRO
Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 28, 2004
“Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are not active religiously...The levels of lying, cheating, and stealing are remarkable similar in both groups. Eight out of ...read more
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A Priest And A Rabbi Are Discussing The Pros And ... PRO
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2005
“A priest and a rabbi are discussing the pros and cons of their various religions, and inevitably the discussion turns to repentance. The rabbi explains Yom Kippur, the solemn Day of Atonement, a day of fasting and penitence, while the priest tells him all about Lent, and its 40 days of ...read more
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On 29th October Ad 312 The First Roman Emperor ... PRO
Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 22, 2005
On 29th October AD 312 the first Roman Emperor converted to the Christian faith, Constantine the Great, entered Rome. He was a worshipper of the sun god, Sol. On 28th October the forces he commanded were trying to conquer Rome. There was a great battle to take a bridge leading to the city. His ...read more
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Try This On For Size. These Are Twelve Questions ...
Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007
Try this on for size. These are twelve questions for the purpose of self-examination proposed by the famous Methodist missionary John Fletcher of Madeley. He called them "Self-examination Questions for Spiritual People." And he meant that we should ask ourselves these questions each and every ...read more
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