June 2009
20 posts
What is your concept of heaven or hell?
A local East Brunswick paper recently posted the question, “What is your concept of heaven or hell?” Several members of our fellowship had their answers published, so I thought I’d share some of those answers here:
Lyn Mari, East Brunswick
Where comes the concept of Heaven and Hell? Apart from GOD’s Word, who knows, pray tell? Opinions may come from all over the world, How do...
Parents' Story of Faith, Told by Their Child
I recently received this story, written by a young lady who has watched her parents come to know the Lord and be transformed by the power of His Word. Former non-believers, her parents attended Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, lovingly referred to in the story as a “warehouse,” where they grew in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. I was blessed to read this young...
Pastoring Your Family
On Father’s Day, I shared an excerpt of a piece written by a member of our fellowship, Rob Blanda. In it, Rob exhorts fathers not only to be great dads, but to also consider themselves the pastors of their families. He encourages dads to remain in sweet fellowship with the Lord and to remember to disciple, and not just discipline, their children. Here’s an excerpt of the piece, and...
More To It
This weekend I encouraged the fellowship to join me in prayer for a brand new outreach entitled More To It. For those who didn’t hear, we are airing 1-minute segments several times a day on WABC 770 AM in New York starting tomorrow morning, June 29th.
In each segment, I begin with a point of general interest, share a Biblical principle, and remind listeners that the principle is in the Bible,...
Inside the Revolution →
Last night I encouraged anyone desiring solid, well-researched context for the current drama unfolding in Iran to pick up Joel Rosenberg’s latest, Inside the Revolution. To learn more, check out his website.
Diary of a Bible
In our recent radio series, Victory and Assurance for the Believer, I shared many lessons from Romans 8. One of the illustrations I used highlights some common attitudes towards the Scriptures… It’s called Diary of a Bible – a Bible’s perspective on a year in its own life:
JANUARY: A busy time for me. Most of the family decided to read me through this year. They kept me busy for the first two...
31 Days of Prayer for Pastors and Elders
Someone forwarded this to me this morning. I know I speak for all of the pastors and elders at CCOB when I say we covet your prayers!
Day 1 Pray that your pastors and elders will love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Pray that God’s Spirit will work in their hearts in power and that they will value and follow biblical priorities. (Deut. 6:5; Matt. 6:33)
Day 2 Pray that your...
Statistics on the Benefits of Family
This weekend I shared just a few statistics on how intact families benefit not only the environment, but also the well-being of children and teens. To examine some of these statistics for yourself, visit www.mappingamericaproject.org.
Check out the effects of divorce on the environment with this PDF. As I mentioned this weekend, if you want to “go green,” then follow God’s commands by staying...
The Problem of Evil by Dr. William Lane Craig
Skeptics of the Christian faith often ask how a good and loving God could allow so much evil and suffering in the world. This argument is known commonly as “the problem of evil,” and I’ve discussed it several times at CCOB and on radio.
I wanted to invite bloggers to check out an excellent article by Dr. William Lane Craig, a professor, author, and leading apologist, on the problem of evil. His...
One Blind Eye, One Deaf Ear
I have been blessed by one of Charles Spurgeon’s sermons to his students entitled “One Blind Eye, and One Deaf Ear.” In it, Spurgeon offers pastoral students – and all of us – great advice on NOT taking to heart what others say about us. His advice is that when it comes to false reports, gossip, and even excessive praise, as believers we should turn one blind eye and one deaf ear, only half...
Consider this, from C.S. Lewis
I’ve often referred to this quote by C.S. Lewis, taken from one of my favorite books of all time,Mere Christianity. Consider this:
I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: ‘I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept His claim to be God.’ That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and...
“An unknown writer described his joy of the Bible, “This Book is the mind of God,...”
– I thought you might appreciate this introduction to the Gideon Bible:
Are you content?
A radio listener recently asked for a copy of an illustration I used on Bridging the Gap
involving Alexander the Great and a wise man. There is a rich lesson on the meaning of contentment here. Enjoy!
DIOGENES AND ALEXANDER THE GREAT
There lived a wise man in ancient Greece whose name was Diogenes. Men came from all parts of the land to see him and talk to him.
Diogenes was a strange...
On His Channel Tonight
My interview with the Bible explorer, Don Stewart, will be airing on His Channel this evening. The live broadcast info, as well as the encore presentation and video-on-demand info, are posted here. Be sure to tune in!! His Channel Interview Broadcast Info
View the live broadcast tonight, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST) online at www.hischannel.com. You...
Waiting on God
Several of my radio listeners have been responding to a poem I shared last week on Bridging the Gap, so here it is in its entirety. Enjoy!
WAIT!
Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied. I plead and I wept for a clue to my fate, And the Master so gently said, “Child, you must wait”. “Wait?
You say, wait!” my indignant reply. “Lord, I need answers, I...
Trials and Tribulations: Pain and Heartache Are...
I was recently interviewed by Jennifer Harrington-Snell of Suite 101 regarding Trials and Tribulations. Below is a link to the May 29, 2009 piece, as well as the article in its entirety, used with author’s permission.
Many people lose hope and become discouraged during difficult times, but the Bible calls on Christians to trust and depend on God-even when faced with pain and hardship.
Trials...
Wesley's Self-Examination Quiz
Last Wednesday night I shared John Wesley’s self-examination questions. For those of you who asked, here they are in their entirety.
Wesley’s self-examination quiz
Here is one set of nearly two dozen questions similar to what John Wesley gave to members of his discipleship groups more than 200 years ago.
The questions have their origin in the spiritual accountability group started by Wesley...
San Diego Couple's Home Bible Study
In last weekend’s message I mentioned a couple in San Diego who were told they couldn’t hold a home bible study without a permit. Here’s a link to one article about it — I’ve since learned that the county may have reversed its decision, so for more up to the minute news, be sure to google “san diego bible study.”
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,522637,00.html
The Great Commission: Christians Are Still Called...
I was recently interviewed by Jennifer Harrington-Snell of Suite 101 regarding The Great Commission. Below is a link to the piece, as well as the article in its entirety, used with author’s permission...
The Great Commission is “more relevant than ever,” according to Lloyd Pulley, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, located in central New Jersey. In today’s politically correct climate,...
Russian Article I Mentioned This Weekend
In this weekend’s message I mentioned an article from the Russian news outlet Pravda….for those who asked, here is the article in its entirety...
American capitalism gone with a whimper 27.04.2009 Source: Pravda.Ru URL: english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/107459-american_capitalism-0
It must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American decent into Marxism is happening...