Category Archives: Religion

Catholics and Evangelicals Series

Posted on February 13, 2005 by waynem

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 what is Baptism all about?

Posted on February 8, 2005 by waynem

We were involved in an interesting situation this past weekend. You see, my wife and I were both raised in the Catholic tradition. Our families are still active in that faith and I would consider us both pretty knowledgeable about … Continue reading →

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James Lesson 3: Faith Tested by Response to the Word (1:19-27)

Posted on February 4, 2005 by waynem

James: Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Response to the Word (1:19-27) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary When the true disciple hears God’s Word, there is an affection for its truth and a … Continue reading →

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James Lesson 4: Faith Tested by Reaction to Partiality (2:1-13)

Posted on February 4, 2005 by waynem

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Reaction to Partiality (2:1-13) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary Human beings are not inclined to be impartial, but God is. Whether it concerns salvation, judgement, or discipline, … Continue reading →

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James Lesson 5: Faith Seen By What You Do (2: 14-26)

Posted on February 4, 2005 by waynem

James Lesson 5: Faith Seen By What You Do (2: 14-26) By Jerry Pottorff South Suburban Evangelical Free Church SSEFC ABF – Winter 2005 Lesson 5 – James 2: 14-26 Main Thought The genuiness of a person’s profession in Jesus … Continue reading →

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Same-sex marriage: Good for gays, bad for children

Posted on February 2, 2005 by waynem

Dennis Prager Same-sex marriage: Good for gays, bad for children http://www.jewishworldreview.com Of all the arguments against same-sex marriage, the most immediately compelling is that it is hurts children. If children have a right to anything, it is to begin life … Continue reading →

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Back to work: Catholics and Evangelicals

Posted on February 2, 2005 by waynem

The biggest part of our house painting project is complete.  We have primed and painted an entire two story house.  We still have to do all of the staining and varnishing but that is easy in comparison.  Hew, my body … Continue reading →

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James Lesson 2: Faith Tested by Blame in Temptation (1:13-18)

Posted on January 21, 2005 by waynem

Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Blame in Temptation (1:13-18) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary God is not responsible for our temptations or for the sins that result from succumbing to them. Rather, … Continue reading →

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Muslim Faithful Begin Hajj

Posted on January 20, 2005 by waynem

I have been reading and hearing in the news about the annual Hajj coming up.  The Muslim trip to Mecca Saudi Arabi.  Some 1.7 million Muslims prepare to start Hajj rituals Hajj Pilgrims Begin Stoning of Devil Muslim faithful begin … Continue reading →

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James Lesson 1: Faith Tested by Perseverance Through Trials (1:1-12)

Posted on January 19, 2005 by waynem

Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Perseverance Through Trials (1:1-12) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Introduction The Book of James is not steeped in doctrine like many of the Pauline Epistles, but it is rich … Continue reading →

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Study of James: Introduction

Posted on January 18, 2005 by waynem

James:Tests of a Living Faith By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Introduction The New Testament Book of James may well be viewed as a practical commentary on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Like Jesus, James presents a series … Continue reading →

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Black Minister Correlates Social Security Crisis With Abortion

Posted on January 18, 2005 by waynem

A prominent African-American minister from the largest black denomination in the United States said on Monday that the Social Security crisis in this country is the result of the excessive number of abortions performed since it was legalized on demand … Continue reading →

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The Need to Oversee the Poor

Posted on January 16, 2005 by waynem

I got shot by a shotgun right between the eyes today!  Well not really, but figuratively.  This was in Sunday school at church.  We were reading and studying from the book of James.  Here is the text for your convenience.  … Continue reading →

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Study on the Book of James

Posted on January 15, 2005 by waynem

This is a challenging book to be sure. It is very convicting and if it does not make you squirm a bit I would wonder about the condition of your soul. The study is lead by Steve Budd.  He is … Continue reading →

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The Case for Judeo-Christian Values

Posted on January 14, 2005 by waynem

Better answers:  The Case for Judeo-Christian Values By:  Dennis Prager With this first column of 2005, I inaugurate a periodic series of columns devoted to explaining and making the case for what are called Judeo-Christian values. There is an epic … Continue reading →

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Elijah: Personal Holiness through Obedience

Posted on January 14, 2005 by waynem

Hey team, This is a Bible study that I wrote and facilitated a few years ago and I thought it was probably even more relevant today. Read the text carfully and study with great diligence. Let the Holy Spirit do … Continue reading →

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What Can We Believe Continued

Posted on January 13, 2005 by waynem

Wayne: (Editorial comment: and all blog readers) Steve’s answer is the right one. I would add that just because Jesus didn’t speak on the topic of homosexuality, he certainly had much to say about holiness, obedience, etc. Holiness as taught … Continue reading →

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What Can We Believe???

Posted on January 13, 2005 by waynem

Wayne (and fellow blog readers), I can give you some quick answers: First, we should remember that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, thus we should read the Old Testament with Christ in view.  Reading it this … Continue reading →

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What do we know is true? Who Makes the Rules?

Posted on January 13, 2005 by waynem

A question came up on the blog the other day that I don’t have a good answer for. The question is? How do you pick and choose what is important or not as far as the Bible goes? Can I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Keep the Main Things the Main Things

Posted on January 5, 2005 by waynem

I must admit that my younger brother may indeed be responsible for me finally launching this blog. You see, he was at our house for Christmas Eve 2004 and we had a great conversation.  It all started with the simple … Continue reading →

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