Monthly Archives: February 2005

What’s the big deal with the Cross…

The Last Seven Words of Christ while on the Cross A few weeks ago I was having a discussion with my pastor Warren Coe about some thoughts I had been having about items to post on this blog.  I had … Continue reading

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THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS: VOICE FROM THE CROSS

By Warren Coe South Suburban Evangelical Free Church LUKE 23: 33-38 Introduction 1. Premier Nazi-hunter, Simon Wiesenthal, tells about being yanked out of work detail & sent to a darkened hospital room in a WWII concentration camp. Lying on a … Continue reading

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Good news from IRAQ

Did you know that 47 countries have re-established their embassies in Iraq? Did you know that the Iraqi government employs 1.2 million Iraqi people? Did you know that 3100 schools have been renovated, 364 schools are under rehabilitation, 263 schools … Continue reading

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Doxology: Amen!

1 Timothy 1:17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. AMEN

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More Banning of Religion

It seems we have yet another case of banning expressions of religion in the public square Complete story… . I’m sure if this would have been a Muslim prayer or a Wicca prayer it would have been just fine. More … Continue reading

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Why Terri Schiavo is pro-choice

This is one of the best commentaries I have seen on the Schiavo case.  Please read and pass it on. Posted: February 25, 20051:00 a.m. Eastern © 2005 WorldNetDaily.com Terri Schiavo wants to live. Terri’s parents want her to live. … Continue reading

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Kansas AG seeks abortion records in child rape investigation…

The Child Protection eNewsletter An ePublication of Survivors And Victims Empowered Volume 3, Issue 12 – February 25, 2005http://www.s-a-v-e.orgGive a Donation https://www.s-a-v-e.org |AMP|nbsp; Kansas AG seeks abortion records in child rape investigation…Saying that |AMP|ldquo; rape is a serious crime and … Continue reading

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Worldview…

I started reading a new book this morning "The Question of God" by Dr. Armand M. Nicholi, Jr. and a paragpragh in the prologue caught my attention and set my mind racing with the possibilities of discussion. I had to … Continue reading

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Liberal feeling vs. Judeo-Christian values: Part VI

Dennis PragerFebruary 22, 2005 With the decline of the authority of Judeo-Christian values in the West, many people stopped looking to external sources of moral standards in order to decide what is right and wrong. Instead of being guided by … Continue reading

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James Lesson 7: Faith Tested by Reaction to Selfish Strife (4:1-12)

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Reaction to Selfish Strife (4:1-12) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary Continuing, habitual friendship with the world is grounded in human wisdom, and is evidence of unbelief. Such … Continue reading

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Love and Honor: Book Review

Have you ever read a book that you knew was going to be made into a movie? “Love and Honor” by Randall Wallace is one of those books. You say you have never heard of Randall Wallace? He wrote the … Continue reading

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James Lesson 6: Faith seen by Production of Self Control (3: 1-18)

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Production of Self Control (3:1-18) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary The genuineness of a person’s faith will inevitably be demonstrated by his speech. The tongue only produces … Continue reading

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Treat women with care

Kim Tran from Alaska conducted surgery on her boyfriend’s "manhood" after a quarrel. Complete Story… Do you think that this woman was being treated with honor and respect? Do you think that if these people were living in a loving … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals: Similarities: Human Beings

We are on to part three of our series Roman Catholics and Evangelicals: Agreements and Differences. In this section we will discuss the similarities in the view of human beings. This is from chapter 3 in the book if you … Continue reading

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Rejoice

"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." PSALMS 118:24 I remember growing up as a kid and going to church, we would say that verse over and over again.  In my … Continue reading

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Now even Liberals are saying there is “Not Much Left” to the Democratic party

I am getting a sense that many in the democratic party are starting to become aware that they have a real problem Their ideas are not selling. Or maybe they don’t have anymore big ideas… The New Republic is a … Continue reading

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To the Beach

Are you experiencing the same winter blahs that I am? Are you ready to get away? Are you driving your spouse crazy with whining about how cold and yucky the winter is? Well, I can’t help you get away to … Continue reading

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The Military’s ‘Unmentionable Topic’

Sex Trafficking and the Navy BreakPoint with Charles Colson February 18, 2005 Nicholas Kristof’s recent New York Times columns on sex trafficking in Cambodia drew a lot of reader mail. Many asked, “What about the johns?”—the men who buy the … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals: Similarities: God

We are on the second chapter of the book Roman Catholics and Evangelicals: Agreements and Differences by Norman Geisler. This chapter is on the second item of doctrine that Catholics and evangelicals have in common. This item is the doctrine … Continue reading

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Update on Aide Sri Lanka Project

Living in our comfortable homes, we probably can’t imagine the devastation caused by the tsunami. There are some Minnesotan’s that are going to find out first hand. Here is an update on the Minnesotan’s helping in the aid Sri Lanka … Continue reading

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The Fix to the Social Security Crisis and Immigration Crisis

Lately I have been hearing so much about the social security crisis and the immigration crisis. President Bush is spending much of his “political capital” on his attempt to fix the social security crisis. Bill Bennet on his radio show … Continue reading

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Twin Cities Public Television: Trying to be controversial???

I thought Twin Cities Public television would like to shy away from controversy, especially after the controversy raised by the Buster the Bunny hubbub. But, now they are jumping right into in again. Tonight they will be airing… American Experience … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals: Similarities: Revelation

Now before we get going to far here, let’s remember that the Christian Church which is the body of all true believers was at one point in history only the Catholic Church.  So, by that fact alone we would expect … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals Series

The still small voice in my head keeps telling me to get to work on this series. Let’s get started. This is going to be a ton of fun! Did you get your book yet? Again, the book I am … Continue reading

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So Long Farewell Afvidersen Goodbye

Isn’t it great we live in a free country. If you don’t like it, you can get involved in the process and try to change things or, you can leave…. Some Bush Foes Vote Yet Again, With Their Feet: Canada … Continue reading

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