Man-pleasing? Or GOD-pleasing? “For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.” Gal.1:10 The following quote was accurately written by a “pastor” of a local “church” in this city, [...]
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Posted in Perry Noble, adversity, apostacy, church, cross, deception, discernment, false prophets, hearing, humanism, new age, offense, prophecy, seeing, troubles, understanding on Dec 11th, 2009
Following the demise of the Body of Christ over the last several years has a wearing effect. The things that are going on in the “Church” is beyond words and has on occasions left me with my face in my hands between outrage and hysteria. Is it possible for “believers” to fall any further. When [...]
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Posted in Church Life, Serving, adversity, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, sacrifice, seeing, understanding on Dec 6th, 2009
I very much appreciate the replies I get on post here at Indy Watchman. Lately I have received replies that have confirmed that the Lord is indeed using this web site to minister to and encourage His children in this late hour. I too need encouragement, and the reciprocating effect of ministering to others is [...]
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Posted in adversity, apostacy, church, cross, deception, encouragement, hearing, holidays, humanism, offense, sacrifice, seeing, suffering, trials, troubles, understanding on Nov 24th, 2009
This week is Thanksgiving and many of us will come together and give thanks to our Lord for the blessings he has blessed us throughout the year. I believe that, for most people, the “thank you “ part of Thanksgiving is the most boring part. It has been relegated to mere ritual, where the most [...]
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A certain man placed a fountain by the wayside, and he hung up a cup near to it by a little chain. He was told some time after that an art-critic had found much fault with its design. “But,” said the man, “do many thirsty persons drink at it?” Then the people told him that [...]
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The Apostle Paul’s Guide to Helping Carnal Christians Mature Healthy, Devoted Relationships Part 2 This title is part of: The Trowel Download PDF Related items: What to Do About “My Convictions” Healthy, Devoted Relationships A Revolution Without Dancing is a Revolution Not Worth Having No one would argue the “hopelessness” of it. Trying to bring [...]
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To “Preachers” and “Pastors” and “Authors” and “Music-Makers” For all of those in ivory towers, never spilling blood for a Down’s syndrome child, never wrestling for hours to help a relationship in turmoil (other than by some ridiculous “appointment” or “session”), never losing sleep for twenty consecutive nights praying, or seldom helping in setting captives [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized, adversity, books, cross, following christ, sacrifice, seeing, suffering, troubles, understanding on Jan 4th, 2009
Anyone who knows of J. Hudson Taylor (1832-1905), founder of the China Inland Mission, knows that he is a man of deep spiritual awareness and integrity. The wisdom he expounds, although spoken of plainly in Holy Scripture, appears old fashion and out of sync with modern Christianity, but it is no less than the very [...]
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And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch Acts 11:26 Which are we? • Jewish • Catholic • Protestant None of the Above! If we are none of the above, then what are we? Infidels? Heathen? Materialists? Moslems? Buddhists? Cultists? It could obviously cover a lot of ground. How about this one: Simply Christians [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized, apostacy, church, deception, discernment, false prophets, following christ, hearing, humanism, seeing, understanding on Dec 16th, 2008
Sir Robert Anderson, was called the “Secret Service Theologian!” Anderson’s skills of detective work are well known, and he applied those skills in the discharge of his duties at Scotland Yard. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with his conclusions regarding Daniel’s seventieth week, in his book “The Coming Prince” his words of advice [...]
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