What is the point of prayer?

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? Prayer is important but do we really know why? Why is it that we are encouraged to pray all through scripture, 1.Thessalonians 5:17 says to pray without ceasing. Why are we encouraged to pray? Jared Brock in his article the real point of prayer writes:…

Using Technology to grow in the Spirit

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? Technology has so many benefits for the christian who uses it the right way. Thanks to the internet and our advanced phones and tablets we have God’s words at our very fingertips so instead of spending time aimlessly browsing, let’s use technology to benefit our…

Suicide.

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? Did you know that there are several instances of suicide in the bible? Do you think committing suicide takes away a person’s salvation as a christian? In other words, if you commit suicide will you go to hell? 7 People Committed Suicide in the Bible…

Is Purity A Thing Of The Past?

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? With recent “feminist” campaigns like ‪#‎freethenipple‬ – a campaign to legalise women being topless on the street. It is really a time where nudity is the new high fashion and chastity seems long forgotten. Lisa Hallahan (A Lovely Calling) writes, When someone reads or hears…

Tattoos or Not?

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? What is the Biblical view on tattoos? Will Honeycutt writes, The short answer is…nothing. At least nothing definitive. The Bible makes no specific reference to tattoos as we understand them in modern times. Some Christians condemn all tattooing as immoral because God clearly forbids them…

Can Christians Smoke and Drink?

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? The Bible tells us: “Be ye of little wine” (Ephesians 5:18, 1 Timothy 5:23) & “Be ye of sober mind” (1 Peter 4:7). One argument is that the Bible never condemned the drinking of alcohol, rather it condemns the abuse of it resulting in drunkenness.…

Sexual Abuse.

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? Do you feel the church focuses on things that are far from reality? that the church preaches too much about how to prevent issues but not how to deal with them. The church should be a place of refuge for all those who have been…

Persecution.

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? Persecution has always been a part of the Christian life. It was directly promised to us in scripture. “Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his Lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if…

What’s Easter To You?

#TalkingThursday – If you don’t talk about Jesus who will? It is important to remember that ‪#‎Easter‬ is not about eggs and bunnies, but about the pain that Christ endured, the sacrifice He made and the battles He overcame in this season. Let someone know today that easter is about celebrating Jesus, not eggs &…