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Practical Help for Christian Living

The book of Romans is one of the helpful and practical letters in the New Testament. Just look at some of the gems from Romans 8. Romans 8:1 assures believers of their standing before God. There is ‘no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.’ Paul goes on to tell us that those who believe in Jesus have been ‘set free, from the law of sin and death,’ verse 2. The reason we are set free is not because of anything we have done or because of keeping rules but because of what Jesus has done for us through … Continue reading →

Living The Christian Life In The Public Eye.

Living the Christian life in today’s world is never easy. It is even harder for celebrities or sportsmen and sportswomen in the public eye. I’m sure this is true for Christian athletes training and preparing for the Olympic Games. One such person is Allyson Felix. Allyson is the daughter of an ordained minister. Being the child of a minister often puts extra pressures of their offspring as friends of ours can testify. People sometimes seem to judge those whose parents are in ministry more harshly. The pressure to decide it’s all too hard living the Christian life and competing must … Continue reading →

Practical Christian Living- Matching Words And Actions

Yesterday I wrote about Jonah and how fear influenced Jonah’s actions. I wrote of how Jonah claimed to profess that he worshiped God and was a prophet of God, yet his behavior showed exactly the opposite. As always God made sure that whatever I wrote, I had the opportunity to put into practice in my own life. Last night a phone call sent me spiraling once more towards fear. Like Jonah, I felt fear trying to grab hold of me and dictate my actions. But I had an asset Jonah didn’t have – my husband, who takes his God-given role … Continue reading →

Christian Bale Roughed Up in China

Actor Christian Bale was in Beijing, China this week to promote his latest film, “The Flowers of War.” The film, by Director Zhang Yimou, is about an American priest that sheltered prostitutes and female students during a 1937 Japanese invasion. While there, Bale decided to go see Chen Guangcheng, an attorney and proponent of human rights. The forty-year-old Chen, who is blind, was under house arrest for six months in 2005-2006 after talking to Time magazine about forced abortions performed in the Shandong Province of China. In 2006, he was arrested for destruction of property and disrupting traffic by assembling … Continue reading →

Christian Business Topic: What business type are you?

When a Christian begins a business or a non-profit ministry he must decide if his business is Christ Centered, a ministry or if he will be a Christian who serves in a secular field. Regardless of the choice the result should be to glorify God. I bring the distinction between the three because I know many who start a business and feel guilty for earning a profit or want to earn a profit or feel like they need to represent Christ even though they sell shower curtain rings so they end up selling “Jesus Shower Curtain Rings”. “Money is an … Continue reading →

Christian Business Topic: Representing Christ in Your Business

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 “”As a business coach, I deal with “Christian business owners” all the time…and I’ve had such bad experiences with “Christian businesses” that it often worries me when I even hear the term. I hear the term at times, and almost immediately start expecting to be ripped off. Maybe because they said a prayer one Sunday morning, they feel they’re forgiven for whatever they do. I don’t know.”” This is a quote from Terry Dean, an ordained minister and … Continue reading →

Christian Liberty Press: Preschool Curriculum

At a Glance: Product: Christian Liberty Press Preschool Program Age Level: 3-5 Use as: stand alone curriculum Prep Time: Minimal to moderate prep time before preschool class time. Homeschool Method: Traditional, Christian, Eclectic Price: $87.00 Purchase HERE. Rating: 5 out of 5 gold pencils I have used Christian Liberty Press in the past and loved it so I was excited to review the preschool curriculum. Yes, indulge me as I brag about this company once again. I love the quality and that it is uncompromisingly Christian. I am an eclectic homeschooler so you will find me one day with workbooks, … Continue reading →

Are You Living and Working to Your Potential?

Has anyone ever told you that you are not working up to your potential? Perhaps you have said it to yourself. Some of us have heard it from other people – bosses, spouses, or our parents, and some of us say it to ourselves. It does not really matter where you get the idea that you are underachieving from, as long as you have that thought in your mind, it affects you. Kenneth Christian, the author of “Your Own Worst Enemy”, estimates that one in four adults is an underachiever. Underachieving is, simply put, falling short of one’s potential and … Continue reading →

Living with In-Laws?

Living with in-laws is a situation some married couples face. Sometimes it is early in the marriage until a couple gets on their feet financially. Other times it occurs when parents get older and need care. It is something a married couple needs to think seriously about before embarking on it. Mick and I have been in this position three times in our married life, and we have seen several others examples within family and close friends, so we know some of the positives and some of the pitfalls. Some things to consider if you are contemplating this decision: Do … Continue reading →

Sunday Christians?

In Romans 12 Paul urges believers to be ‘living sacrifices’ verse 1. What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? It means that we will ensure that we make decisions and choices each day that are pleasing to God. That may mean sometimes having to put aside what we want to do to help someone else or to so something for God and for His Kingdom. Like today I had to put aside going shopping do for some summer tops while they are on sale to do what I believed God was calling me to do. It’s no good … Continue reading →