“But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in dazzling clothing; and as the women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” And they remembered His words, and returned from the tomb and reported all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. – Luke 24:1-9
HE HAS RISEN
March 30, 2013
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THE SHROUD
March 30, 2013I have always been fascinated by the Shroud of Turin. Is it a picture of our crucified Lord? Many think so. There is so much evidence that it is hard to view it otherwise. Here is a video about the blood on the Shroud. It would take a master forger to fake that.
I also think the Shroud is genuine. Though some would disagree, the facts seem to verify the veracity of the image. Whether it is the real thing or not, it should cause many to pause and wonder: “Is this the face of the Savior of mankind?”
CR
You can see a USA Today article here. By clicking on the image of Jesus, you can see an enlarged picture that I attempted to put at the top of this post.
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G-FORCE GULP
March 16, 2013Giant Salamander Suction Compared to Jet Car
by Brian Thomas, M.S. *
Some rocket cars can accelerate at 5 g-forces.1 For comparison, respectable acceleration for a sports car amounts to half a “g,” and people faint when accelerating at 5g’s. But long before the rocket car was invented, fish were accelerating just as forcefully into the mouths of giant salamanders. How did these thin-skinned amphibians acquire rocket-force mouthparts?
A team of researchers from Austria investigated the biomechanics of suction feeding and measured the maximum acceleration of a fish as it traveled into a Chinese Giant Salamander’s mouth. These river monsters, including the species Andrias davidianus, can exceed five feet in length. Their numbers are steadily declining, so we better study them now since future generations might not get the chance.2
The Journal of the Royal Society Interface published the new results. Moving their fast food at 40-50 m/s2, or between 4 and 5g’s, these salamander’s suckers impress.
To see the rest of the article, click here.
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This is another of God’s amazing wonders. How this salamander is able to generate this kind of power is not beyond me even though I don’t have a title in front of my name. I think I know where this Chinese sucker got its abilities. As Dr. Thomas states:
“So far, the most scientifically responsible answer to the question of salamander suction origins is a purposeful creation by God.”
I agree.
CR
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ARKANSAS PASSES NATION’S BROADEST ABORTION RESTRICTIONS
March 11, 2013Arkansas legislators have overridden a veto by the governor in order to prohibit most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, the earliest ban of any state in the country.
“I feel grateful that people recognize that the abortion policy of this nation has not made abortions rare,” said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jason Rapert, in a statement. “In Arkansas, we have now recognized the need for a more balanced policy, and Roe v. Wade has allowed us this option.”
“I am so proud of my fellow legislators for standing up and protecting the lives of unborn children,” he continued. “When there is a heartbeat, there is life.”
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You can read the entire article from Before It’s News here.
Many have worked and prayed that this would become law in Arkansas. May God bless all of those who have made this possible.
CR
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THE THEOLOGY OF POLLYANNA
March 4, 2013The first of these two videos is probably the second worst sermon ever preached. It is all law and no gospel. The greatest sermon ever preached is the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7.
Instead of watching one of the new movies that include violence, twisted sexual situations, and crude language, make yourself some popcorn and sit down to a clean movie that includes an all-star cast. “Pollyanna” came out in 1960. You will find it at the local library and the second video here is part of the entire movie found on YouTube.
Many of you who read this blog probably feel that I am anything but Pollyannaish. Well, this movie is one of my favorites. That should say something. I have always leaned on the side of grace.
There is the law and then there is the gospel. Any pastor worth his salt will discuss both. It doesn’t have to be perfectly balanced in each sermon, but over time there should be a balance between the two. Jesus is the only one who has ever done it perfectly.
There is no question the preacher depicted in the first clip speaks nothing but the law and ignores the gospel.
In the second clip he is practicing to do the same again.
Then there is the quote from President Lincoln:
“When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will.”
Our 16th president evidently thought we shouldn’t just look for the bad in man all of the time. I would agree with that but one must balance this idea with scripture.
The Bible says that “all men have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
In Mark 10:18, “Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.”
Ecclesiastes 7:20 states: “Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who continually does good and who never sins.”
After reading these verses, one might conclude that he Mr. Lincoln was mistaken. Maybe we should look for the bad in mankind.
Yet, one must correctly divide the Word.
Matthew 12:35 says: “The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil.” These are also the words of Jesus.
So which is it? Does the Bible contradict itself? I don’t think it does because I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
No man is continually good, but men may be good at times. As Mr. Spurgeon has said in his commentary on Numbers 20:11 – “The best of men are men at best.”
I think we should look for the good in people, realizing that they are sinners just like we are. Sins should never be excused and only God can forgive them.
There are mysteries in the Bible as there are two sides of a coin. Anyone familiar with the ideas of free will and predestination knows there are things we’ll never understand this side of heaven.
A preacher should rightly divide the Word and let the Holy Spirit do its work.
Anyone in a pulpit who claims to know all the answers is a person I wouldn’t trust.
I think I lean of the side of the gospel is because I have read the last three chapters of the Bible. If heaven isn’t Pollyannaish, I don’t know what is.
If you haven’t seen it, I hope you enjoy the movie.
Chris Reimers
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CREATION OR COINCIDENCE
March 2, 2013My friend, Tonzie, sent me this video. I think it makes more than one good point in less than 2 minutes.
CR
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CHRISTIAN, YOU ARE SAFE IN CHRIST’S HANDS ALWAYS
February 28, 2013Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. (Micah 5:2)
The Lord Jesus had goings forth for his people as their representative before the throne, long before they appeared upon the stage of time.
It was “from everlasting” that he signed the compact with his Father, that he would pay blood for blood, suffering for suffering, agony for agony, and death for death,in the behalf of his people.
It was “from everlasting” that he gave himself up without a murmuring word. That from the crown of his head to the sole of his foot he might sweat great drops of blood, that he might be spit upon, pierced, mocked, rent asunder, and crushed beneath the pains of death.
His goings forth as our Surety were from everlasting. Pause, my soul, and wonder! Thou hast goings forth in the person of Jesus “from everlasting.” Not only when thou wast born into the world did Christ love thee, but his delights were with the sons of men before there were any sons of men.
Often did he think of them; from everlasting to everlasting he had set his affection upon them. What! my soul, has he been so long about thy salvation, and will not he accomplish it?
Has he from everlasting been going forth to save me, and will he lose me now? What! Has he carried me in his hand, as his precious jewel, and will he now let me slip from between his fingers?
Did he choose me before the mountains were brought forth, or the channels of the deep were digged, and will he reject me now? Impossible! I am sure he would not have loved me so long if he had not been a changeless Lover.
If he could grow weary of me, he would have been tired of me long before now. If he had not loved me with a love as deep as hell, and as strong as death, he would have turned from me long ago.
Oh, joy above all joys, to know that I am his everlasting and inalienable inheritance, given to him by his Father or ever the earth was! Everlasting love shall be the pillow for my head this night.
Charles Spurgeon
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It seems this is not the only blog that quotes from the great Prince of Preachers occasionally. Pastor Silva also cites from the great sum of material that came from the pen of Mr. Spurgeon. I found this selection here.
CR
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ARKANSAS GOVERNOR VETOS 20-WEEK ABORTION BILL
February 27, 2013Well, I’m not surprised. Even though an overwhelming percentage of the folks in this state would like to see this become law, the most powerful governor in Arkansas history is trying to deny us a say. This will get interesting. It is apparent that the veto will be overridden by our representatives per their constituents’ wishes. This will probably wind up in our State Supreme Court and I’ve seen them in action. Not good! They have been guilty of judicial tyranny in the past.
This effort could find its way to the highest court in the land.
I am happy to live in a state where the majority values life. I hope the will of the people prevails.
CR
You may see the story here.
A good simulated pic of a 20 week old here.
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Several hours after I posted this, the “Arkansas Senate overrides veto of abortion bill.” It appears that litigation against the bill will begin soon.
CR
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SHOW ME JESUS CHRIST
February 24, 2013There is no picture worthy of these words. This was the last post on Pearl’s blog, which I miss very much. It was titled “Be Thus Minded” and she posted this a little over a year ago. Although I wish Pearl hadn’t decided to stop blogging, what an awesome way to finish.
CR
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
I Corinthians 13:1-13
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THE NEXT BIG LIE
April 6, 2013“This riveting TV advertisement, produced and directed by ARTL’s founding vice president Steve Curtis, demonstrates one of the great dangers of Plan B in that it even further destroys the boundary of protection that naturally surrounds women and young girls. Of course the greatest danger of the ‘Morning After Pill’ is that it is designed to kill a child, whether son or daughter.”
This quote may be seen here.
Many of you are aware that one judge made one ruling that may lead to the plan b pill being sold over the counter. It is a tragic sign of the times in which we live.
CR
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