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Is There Ever A Justification For Being Re-Baptized?
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The CNN Belief Blog will occasionally share the spiritual journeys of others and begins with this one from Jascinth Hall, a 26-year-old wife and mother of three who was baptized - along with 109 others - on Saturday, May 8, at Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church in Atlanta, Georgia....From reading the article I don't believe Ms. Hall understand Scriptural baptism: "Re-baptism is a common thing in the church. As a teenager, even as an adult, I’ve made bad decisions. I’ve sinned. I wanted to just give my life completely over to Christ again and say, “Lord I know I’ve made mistakes. But I know that you forgive me for my sins.... I know that you’ll take my life and make it worth something - make it of some value.” I was raise to believe genuine baptism is needed only one time in a person’s life.... Once a person has been baptized, according to the full complement of scriptural instructions, he or she never has the need to repeat this “new birth” process ( John 3:3-5)...Also a
Is "2012" The End Of The World?
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Are you one of the many people who believe the world will end in 2012?...According to the Mayan calendar on Dec. 21, 2012 ends great cycle, which was called "The Fifth Sun". The cycle had 5126 years length, and began on August 13 3113 BC. Some claim that in this year Mayan calendar ends, which could mean the end of the world.... We Americans have always been entranced by the end-of-the-world scenarios...Someone email me this question: What's my take on the world ending in 2012? My response: Don’t dwell on the unknowable - Don’t dwell on the uncontrollable - Don’t dwell on the unfathomable! John Mark records Jesus, the Christ, in Mark 13:32-33 , telling us: "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no not the Angels which are in Heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. (v. 33) Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is."Did you get it? Not even Jesus, the Christ, knows everything there is something kept hidden even from Jesus, t
Insecure People Will Always Criticize Others.
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Again I ask this question: Where in the world did we get the idea that everybody has to like us? It certainly was not from God's word...Jesus said His blessings were reserved for the "persecuted and reviled" As believers in Christ we should respect the opinions of others, but we should never be ruled by them...If we let it criticism will steal our individuality, rob us of our creativity and stop us from fulfilling our destiny...That's too much power to give to anybody...Insecure people will always criticize others especially if your choices differ from theirs...That's because they're uncomfortable with things that don't conform to their way of thinking...Secure people can handle being the only one doing something...They can allow others the liberty to be different and to make their own choices...That's because they themselves are secure in who God has called them to be...In other words if Venus and Serena would have caved in... And had listened to t
Banning Tight Jeans!
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In West Aceh , Indonesia over 20,000 long skirts have been issued to its female population as part of a new law....Banning Muslim women from appearing too curvaceous in public....A former school teacher and traditional Islamic “healer” is behind the movement....He says he's on a mission to implement perhaps the most severe form of sharia (Islamic law) ever seen in Indonesia. While most women in Aceh wear the jilbab , or headscarf, many follow the current Indonesian fashion for tight jeans, even if they are modestly worn under a tunic...Mr Ramli says there's a problem with sexy dressing.... We see that rapes take place in big cities where free access is allowed between different sexes.... Here the economy is small and we don't want it to be like that....I always thought that rape was about power, not lust....I believe rape will happen no matter what a woman is wearing....The idea of policing the streets and examining women clothing is also scary... Article
Listen, Christ, You Did Alright In Your Day, I Reckon— But That Day’s Gone Now.
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The Rev.Kenneth Fowlkes of Kingdom Builders Ministries says "Humanists are encouraging African Americans to go to hell."And some one else even suggested that black women are better off adopting atheism ... Some people are pointing the finger at the Black Church as the reason for African American leaving Jesus....All I can say is at one time The Black Church was one of the few places were we could go to escape the injustices of the world...The act of going to church alone has helped us maintain any sense of hope as well as dignity...I have always believed that in most black churches our people were/are free to think on their own....But at the same time were given that feeling of security....I "m talking about the felling of being free from danger while in the arms of Jesus...What I’m trying to say is that I don't get this new movement....I don't no any one who denies the existence of God especially black women....But according to a new Pew
Congratulation Class of 2010!
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I wanted to take a moment to recognize the class of 2010....My son made a choice not to graduate from high school...But any time I can wish someone else child congratulation I will do so...I never got to experience that excitement of having a graduating son...An y Way The President message to the class of 2010 reminded me of the challenges these students will face graduating in one of the worst economies.... The First Lady Michelle commencement speech to George Washingto n was full of inspiration as she congratulated them on completing over 100,000 service hours and examples of how these students have already changed the world. So from The Old Black Church congratulation class of 2010!
It All Starts With The Music!
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Is music more to blame for the separation of Christians on Sunday morning than skin color? Well according to the author of this blog it's mostly our music and culture that keep blacks and whites from worshiping together on Sunday morning...I kinda agree with the essay....My husband is one of those people who don't like mix church...It's not because of skin color but because of contemporary music....Now that's not the case for me...I grew up singing Southern Gospel as well as Contemporary music...I was part of my choral music class in high school and we did a little bit of it all...I love The Gaithers , Casting Crowns, Hill song, Jimmy Swagget , Third Day, Jars of Clay etc... We may believe white folks go to white churches because there are white people there.... I don't think that's the case.... I believe white people go to white churches because there is white music there.... Or, more accurately, there is white culture, or a culture that is familiar a
The Myth Of A Christian Nation.
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On Facebook the other day, I noticed that someone posted this question..."Should America be considered a Christian nation"? That question got me to thinking why can't Christianity be the predominant religion in America?....Why do other countries refer to themselves by their religion? Example: The Jewish state of Israel....The Muslim country of Saudi Arabia, of Iran, or Iraq...The Hindu nation of India. I'm in no way saying a belief in a Christian America mean that others can't believe in their choice...It just means that the underlying foundations of our country were said to be built on Christian principles...So why can't Christianity be the predominant religion in America? Especially if Christian culture and teachings are a heavy influence in America...Then why can't America be noted as a Christian nation? District Supt. Harvey Burnett has an eye opening essay on his blog discussing this.
Miss USA You Can't Be Muslin and Christian At The Same Time... Impossible!
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Rima Fakih , 24, of Dearborn , Michigan, was crowned Miss USA on Saturday night....According to Ms. Fakih her family celebrates both the Christian and Muslim faiths...Which I just don't believe is possible!Now one could be a Christian and respect a Muslim’s faith without embracing it....One could be a Muslim and respect a Christian’s faith without embracing it....But the theological terms of the two faith are contradictory I would say...I just don't believe one could be a Christian and a Muslim at the same time...You're either with or against one of the faith...You can't embrace both at the same time. That said, I cannot embrace Jesus and Muhammad at the same time... I cannot receive Jesus Christ as God’s only begotten son and the only Lord and Savior AND heap the highest honors on Muhammad at the same time.... If I accept the truth of Jesus being the only way to God and the only name under heaven by which one can be saved from sin, then I cannot ascribe the s
The Watchtower The Most Circulated or The Most Read?
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There's new information out that "The Watchtower" magazine is the most circulated magazine to date...Some are saying it's the most read magazine I don't know about that....It seems that every month, nearly 40 million copies of The Watchtower are printed in more than 180 languages and sent to 236 countries....You don't have to have a subscriptions and you won’t find it on any newsstands, but it’s still hard to miss.... Thanks to the efforts of Witnesses like the couple in the article ...The Watchtower is the most widely distributed magazine in the world, with a circulation of more than 25 million.... Last year, the world’s 7.3 million-strong Jehovah’s Witnesses spent 1.5 trillion hours knocking on doors and “street Witnessing” — stopping folks in parks and on streets — to preach the “good news” with a copy of The Watchtower.... Its closest competitors are AARP The Magazine (circulation 24.3 million) and Better Homes and Gardens (7.6 million).... It doesn’t h
Lying Children!
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There's new research out....which have found that the ability to tell lies at the age of two... is a sure sign of a fast developing brain and it means....A child will mostly likely have a successful life....Research also found that the more believable the lie, the more quick witted they will be in later years and the better their ability to think on their feet....I always believed we should encourage children to be honest at all times and not lie.... Even if lying is good for the brain, do we really want to encourage it? Should we really be suggesting to children that lying is okay, there's no need to be honest all the time?
Can The Moral Authority To Teach / Preach Be Lost?
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To answer that question I believe yes....In order to be effected you got to be respected....It seems that Ted Haggard and wife Gayle have once again started a church. ...Please let me make this statement: Its okay to start over with God!...And I do believe God meets us where we're at after confessing and repenting .....But I don't believe you can fall from a position of leadership get up then start again from that same position of leadership...It will cost you something!The Bible explains what it takes to be a trustworthy leader in a church.... Maybe the opening of the new church represents the latest step in a revival of sorts I don't know........But why would Ted want to start over in a leadership role? I would honestly have a problem sitting under Teds teaching right now... In my opinion you can not receive from someone you don't respect...I believe Ted can work in the church in a limited position but leadership....No way!...If you remember Ted was forced out
Fake Christians!
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Would you become a fake just to get along with others? It seems that's what a family in Texas have done.... It seems that this lady and her family faked being Christians.... because they didn’t want to face the rejection by people in the community....If we will fake our beliefs what else are we willing to fake?What message does “faking it” send to the kids? That they need to do whatever it takes to be accepted? It’s sad, that we feel the need to lie about who we are just to get along: We are agnostics living deep in the heart of Texas and our family fakes Christianity for social reasons....It’s not so much for the sake of my husband or myself but for our young children....We found by experience that if we were truthful about not being regular church attenders, the play dates suddenly ended.... Thus started the faking of the religious funk. It seemed silly but it’s all very serious business down here...We don’t go to church or teach or children one belief is “right” over
Preachers Who Don't Believe In Jesus!
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It seems that some of the 21st century pastors and teachers don't believe Jesus got up, some don't believe Jesus can make a-way out of no-way nor do they believe He's a healer either...In other words they don't believe what they preach in the pulpits... That's according to a recent study out of Tufts University ....This study paints a less-than-attractive picture of the church. One pastor, a Methodist, said he no longer believes that God exists, but his church members do not know that he is an atheist. Most of them, he said, don't even believe Jesus literally rose from the dead or literally was born of a virgin. Another pastor, from the United Church of Christ, said he didn't even believe in the doctrinal content of the Christian faith at the beginning of his ministry, but he continues to preach as if he believes because it's the way of life he knows. A Presbyterian pastor in the study said he remains in ministry largely for financial reasons
When God Discipline His Children!
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I believe God let us know when we're out of line...He loves us to much to let us continue in error. Who likes to be discipline or corrected? No one! When people discipline and corrected us it can be a sign of rejection but...When God correct us it doesn't mean rejection.... His disapproval of our actions is not disapproval of us....In order to grow spiritually we must understand that sometimes God will discipline us... During those times we have to hold firmly to the truth that....Nothing can separate us from the love of God... He loves us! ... There are some words we can use to describe God's (love) discipline of us...Convict and Convince…Reprove and Chasten...During those times it hard to think that God is treating us as His own children... No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it is painful! But afterward there a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Question: Have there every been a time in your life wher
I Don't Think Jesus Would Be Please With Miley Cyrus New Project!
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Jesus take the wheel! Miley have abandoned you for that other guy... Miley Cyrus once said "everything she does is for (JESUS)...Miley Cyrus told Parade magazine (March 2010) that she is a Christian but not the “old school” type... She doesn’t define her faith by “going to church every Sunday” and she particularly hates “judgmentalism by parents.” The truth of the matter sex and controversies sells....“Can’t be Tamed,”is the first single from her forthcoming album of the same name which contains the following lyrics: “I have to get my way/24 hours a day because I’m hot like that. Every guy everywhere just gives me mad attention like I’m under inspection…because I’m built like that.”Miley Cyrus has emerged as today's No. 2 Google search...Satan love high places!The Devil will use any one! Even young people to deceive other young people into thinking that they can be right with God while living any kinda way..To me Miley Cyrus represents the type of Christianity pro
The Mega Church!
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Can a church building itself be a improper venue for a public school graduation ceremonies? There seems to be a new battle brewing between The Mega church and state.... There's a number of school districts in the country that are searching for bigger venues at bargain prices to use for graduation..... It looks like the "Mega Churches" could be the answer....Think about it "Mega Churches" these days aren't really much different from a sports arena or concert hall....According to the article, five Connecticut school districts decided that they would do their commencements in a mega church, and after arguments within the schools, 4 out of 5 opted to change their location...The one school, located in Enfield, who refused to change their location, believed that having their ceremony in the mega church was the best choice.... Not only was the space close to $55,000 cheaper, but the large screens would allow for each parent to see their child..... Sounds to me
What's To Casual For Church?
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The church of today have "loosened up" there rules and guidelines concerning what's proper dress for church.... Now that's Summer right around the corner.... And you have many churches doing what's call dress down for the Summer (casual ). I wondering how casual can the church get? Now this church generation no nothing but casual dressing flip- flops, jeans and t-shirts... I've been in church all my life and grew up in a denomination that had some strict guidelines about dressing both in or out of the church building... I was brought up to not wear pants to church, no sleeveless tops and that the legs must be covered and no open toe shoes....I no longer embrace that strict rule of dress for church...But. there's definitely some casual wear that I deem in-appropriate and too casual for the church: Any work-out gear that may show imprints of the anatomy... It's too tight and body revealing...Any dress or shirt that show too much cleav
Kobe Bryant!
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Basketball star Kobe Bryant has a new spread in The LA Times Magazine and he’s wearing all white everything....I HATE IT!... Let me say this: I am not attacking Kobe Bryant this post is about the pictures. I believe the photo shoot was ill advices , misguided and in bad taste...Most likely Kobe Bryant team mates look at him as a leader....I am wondering to my self what his team mates think about this....Do money limit our ability to have a conscience about who and what we are?…Is the money that important?It seems the cost of fame for blacks is their pride and soul....Remember Labron James being depicted as a gorilla with a white woman, Beyonce saying its ok that they made her look white... Any time you put a black man in all white and have him darken up you're going to have a disaster.
“I Go To Church Just As Much As I Go To The Strip Club”
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Wow…whats going on! Florida rapper T-Pain announced last month that he too will release a gospel/Christian album this fall....This is a surprise not saying that T- Pain can’t sing gospel music ...Remember Kanye West won Gospel Song of the Year once with “Jesus Walks" But to have a gospel artist who is comparing going to church with going to the strip club might be going a little bit too far...Am thinking what will his message be?...If not mistaken the "Gospel" is about the good news of Jesus......T-Pain say he's a deeply spiritual person.... "Dude, I go to church just as much as I go to the strip club". There are going to be allot of confused people( more than there already are) walking around thinking you can hit the “stip club” and turn around and stroll in to the church on Sunday morning....Don't get me wrong , yes the church is for everyone, whatever state, form, or fashion that a person is in, however…some may get the concept that you d
God Has No Influence In The World.
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That's according to Time magazine...For the last couple years Time magazine has featured it's 100 Most Influential People issue.... Well this years list is causing some in the faith community to scratch their head an wonder "why the lack of faith leaders"?.... In other words there is not one preachers listed as a symbol that represents God... Not even Pope Benedict XVI and his red shoes didn't make the list...I don't get it! It seems to me if you are head of a church the size of the Catholic Church and you got over a billion people who look to you for guidance....Now that's some kinda of influence in the world....I don't know how Time determines these things but I am willing to bet most on the list will be forgotten by the end of the month...and the Pope will still be guiding billion of people .... Do a list like this reflects the faith voices losing clout — or it’s just oversight on the part of Time editors? Now when I