Recent Christian Blog | Personal Study PostsHoliness vs. Legalism: Drawing the Line? Part 2by Melissa J18 Apr 2007 02:22 AMThis is the second part of a 3 part series. In part 1 I shared my thoughts on the way we dress as Christians and the music we listen to in the name of Christ. As stated in my last blog, I have a difficult time drawing the line between striving toward holiness and getting caught up in legalism. Holiness vs. Legalism: Drawing the Line? Part 1by Melissa J17 Apr 2007 12:19 PMThis is an area I have one of the toughest times with in my Christian walk! I consider myself fairly moderate on the Christian spectrum. I am conservative in appearance and actions; however there are Christians out there who are much more conservative in apparel and routines than I am. How to Do a Bible Studyby Melissa J19 Mar 2007 03:51 AMMany people choose to learn about the Bible by starting with Genesis and reading forward until they finish Revelation. The problem with this is most people don't make it to the end; they often get stuck in some of the Old Testament books and lose interest with who begat whom. Oaths and the Bibleby Melissa J05 Mar 2007 02:45 AMProbably most of us have heard the controversy around Keith Ellison, the first Muslim to be elected to serve in the United States Congress, who had announced he would not be taking his ceremonial oath of office on the Bible as traditionally done--even by non-Christians and Jews. Bible Character Study: Eveby KeeperAtHome03 Mar 2007 03:54 PMWhen Eve comes to mind I often think of one thing, "She ate the fruit." It was her sin that caused the fall of man, the banishment from the Garden of Eden, pain during childbirth and every other sorrow and heartache known to mankind. Why Should You Pray?by KeeperAtHome28 Feb 2007 01:17 PMMany blessings come from being a Christian. One of the richest and most rewarding blessings is being able to approach our God at any time of day or night in prayer. Not only can we come to God and lay our burdens before Him, but the Bible says that He wants us to pray to Him. Demonic Doorsby Melissa J20 Feb 2007 03:33 AMDemonic oppression happens a number of ways. We as believers genuinely in Christ cannot be possessed by demons because what fellowship has light with darkness (2 Corinthians 6:14). This does not mean that we can't open doors for demonic oppression in our lives. The Proverbs 31 Woman: The Virtuous Wifeby Melissa J19 Feb 2007 02:50 AMA friend of mine did a Bible study on the Proverbs 31 woman where she was asked to apply the scripture to her own life. As per her suggestion, I too would like to do this. Parables: The New Cloth/Old Garment, New Wine/Old Bottlesby KeeperAtHome17 Feb 2007 03:23 PMI have never really understood what Jesus was talking about when he gave the parable about not putting a piece of new cloth on an old garment. All four of the gospels record this parable, so the meaning must be important for us to understand. What is God Like?by KeeperAtHome14 Feb 2007 02:37 PMAs a Christian, I always think it is exciting when I find a verse in Scripture that gives me a clear picture of the Character of God. In Exodus 34, God tells Moses that He will pass by him and show him some of His glory. Recent Blog Comments yupp says... "So you're saying that you're naturally a more 'take-charge' type, and your husband is naturally a more passive type." |
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