Giving Faith ‘Another’ Bad Name
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
It’s Not a Religion!
Yes it is.
I’ll explain. In the original Greek, the word religion is ‘threskeia’ and it [...]
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Giving Faith ‘Another’ Bad Name
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Bible Prophecy, Compassion International, Jesus, compassion blog, literature, religion, tagged a relationship, compassion dave, Compassion International, followers of Jesus, God help us, Jesus Christ, kelly's korner, Not a religion, seeker friendly on October 19, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Gods Glory is Our Glory
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Compassion International, Jesus, compassion blog, investment, literature, tagged Adam, beloved, child sponsorship, Compassion International, david, genesis, gospel, Jesus, noah, past and pending, understanding the Bible on January 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2
Understanding God’s Word
“I read the Bible, but I don’t understand it.”
Have you ever said those words? I know I have—I would read passages like the one from Proverbs 25:2 (above); that ‘God glories [...]
The Function of the Church…
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Compassion International, Jesus, compassion blog, exercise and fitness, food and drink, health, investment, literature, religion, world news, tagged asbury park press, Body of Christ, child sponsorship, church, come, Compassion International, Depression, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Kelsey Donahue, my friend katy on January 8, 2009 | 6 Comments »
The Function of the Church…
And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Revelation 22:17
and the Role of the Holy Spirit
But when the Helper comes…He will testify of Me…He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He [...]
I Gave You the Land, Now Grow Your Own Fruit
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Jesus, exercise and fitness, literature, religion, travel, world news, tagged Compassion International, creation festival, Gospel for Asia on August 1, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I Gave You the Land, Now Grow Your Own Fruit
“And it shall be, when you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it, that you shall take some of the first of all the produce of the ground, which you [...]
Off To Creation
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Compassion International, Jesus, exercise and fitness, literature, religion, travel, world news, tagged Compassion International, creation festival, fast on June 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I am off with the Family to Creation Festival (East) starting tomorrow and I’ll be returning (Lord willing) Sunday the 29th of June. So, if you’re wondering where I am, you can find me at Agape Farm, Shirleysburg, PA, likely behind a Compassion table trying to get a bunch of kids sponsored!
If you’re going to [...]
The Holy Trinity in Your Witness
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Compassion International, Jesus, literature, religion, tagged Amber Van Schooneveld, Compassion International, gospel, Holy Trinity, Hope lives, Jesus, parenthood, witnessing on June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children…For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God…we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, [...]
Walking 101: a Guide to Walking (Plus FREE Book)
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Compassion International, Jesus, exercise and fitness, literature, religion, travel, tagged Amber Van Schooneveld, Christian walk, Compassion International, Jesus Christ, William Hearst, Wizard of Oz, yoke on June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him… Colossians 2:6
The mystery of our faith is that Christ Jesus is alive and resides within our very being. All knowledge, wisdom, and power is in Him and we need not look any further than Him. He is here, He is alive, and [...]
Top Ten Reasons to Forget the Past
Posted in Abject Poverty, Bible, Compassion International, Jesus, exercise and fitness, literature, religion, tagged Bible, Caleb, Compassion International, Jesus, joshua, Numbers, past, Paul, spies on May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
… But one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead… Philippians 3:13
In chapter 13 of the Book of Numbers, twelve spies were sent to spy-out the ‘Promised Land’ and ordered to bring back a report. As quick as you can (and of course without [...]
The Only Good Sponge is a New Sponge
Posted in Abject Poverty, Compassion International, Jesus, literature, religion, world news, tagged Amber Van Schooneveld, Compassion International, David Archuleta, Hope lives, Jesus, journey or restoration, Mother Teresa, sponge on May 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life… Philippians 2:14-15
I am not very fond of sponges—essentially they gross me out. [...]

