"Rice Christians"
In India, I discovered the Christians have a name for people who make a profession of faith just because they want to receive something from the Western Missionaries. They call them “Rice Christians.” The same kind of problem happens here in our country, too. Some people turn
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ILLUSTRTATION: ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN?
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
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 22, 2008
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JOYLESS CHRISTIANS
A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until Sunday. This lady went to a very old-fashioned church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right off playing and laughing,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 12, 2009
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WEIRD CHRISTIANS
Unchurched Americans think Christians are weird, but it’s not for the reason you might think. Fifty-seven percent of the unchurched wonder why Christian friends and neighbors never talk with them about spiritual matters. To the majority of those outside the church, believers are
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Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009
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ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN?
Two men met on a plane and one man asked the other, "Are you a Christian?"
"Yes I am."
"Wonderful! Are you Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox?"
"I’m a Protestant."
"That’s great. So am I. Are you Calvinist or Arminian in your theology?"
"I’m happy to say that I’m a staunch
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Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009
GLO-CHRISTIANS
My wife and I recently obtained a fish tank for the family to enjoy. Among the fishes we placed inside of the tank are a handful of genetically engineered bright colored fish called GLOfish. It is engineered from a common aquarium fish; a Zebra fish. These little fish have had
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Christian Church
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CASUAL CHRISTIANS
Barna defines these folks as those who perceive their Christianity as "faith in moderation. It allows them to feel religious without having to prioritize their faith. Christianity is a low-risk, predictable proposition..., providing a faith perspective that is not demanding. A
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CHRISTIAN HOME
A family was driving home after church and they noticed little Johnny was sitting in the back seat crying his eyes out. Mom asked him several times what was wrong, but he just kept crying.
Then finally he sobbed, "The pastor said
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CARNIVAL CHRISTIANS
What’s a "Carnival Christian?" A Carnival Christian is someone who enjoys the fun. Someone who gets caught up in the excitement of cheering for Jesus, but sometimes has a hard time taking a personal stand for him when the crowd isn’t around. Commitments for them are difficult
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
CONFINED CHRISTIANS
I met a young man not long ago who dives for exotic fish for aquariums. He told me that one of the most popular aquarium fish is the shark. He explained that if you catch a small shark and confine it, it will stay a size proportionate to the aquarium you put it in. Sharks can
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