Last updated:  01/07/10

"From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

  Matt 4:17 (NASB)

Word of encouragement:  Seeking God while frustrated and embittered with watching the wicked prosper.  One can be transformed in the sanctuary of God

Urgent:  Call to Repent!

America's Discipline

I'm highlighting this study again that I put together a couple of years ago.  With the spiritual climate in this land and rapidly unfolding current events, it seems that this sort of call for repentance is desperately needed.

Self-Control in Worship.    This exhortation calls on those associated with the charismatic movement to examine the scriptures for the guide in what is appropriate in worship when the local congregation meets.  There appears to be need for this sort of examination considering the talk of a revival in Lakeland, Florida that seems rooted in much of the current charismatic/pentecostal movement.  There is no point by point critique here of the so called Lakeland revival.  Rather, this article addresses some of the broader issues of which Lakeland is a part.

 Kids Church Activities and Tools  Tim and his son Michael have done some incredible work in putting together a large collection of skits for use in ministering and educating kids.  Here are a few words from Tim about these excellent skits:

The following skits are written such that they can be used for
teaching Biblical principals to a wide range of children from ages
three to ten. The themes and dialogue have been kept simple to help
younger children better follow and understand the skit. In addition,
each skit is composed of two or three short scenes (instead of one
long scene) so that each scene can be discussed during an intermission
before going onto the next scene. God has blessed us through the use
of these skits at our local church (newlife4me.com). I hope these
skits bring glory to God in your church or home setting.

These skits are for you to be able to use free of charge. 

--More skits added 17 Nov 07!

New Word of Encouragement:  He Upholds Us

New!  Prophetic Bible Study:  Giants on the Earth by Brandon Burton.  This Bible topic has a strong prophetic edge.  Some questions that this paper will address is:  Did giants actually exist on the Earth in ancient history?  Does the Bible say anything about giants on the Earth in the future?  Check out this much needed discussion about about giants that are also known as nephilim.  

New Word of Encouragement:  Spirit of Him who raised Jesus

Sharing Our Lives  by Brandon Burton  How many brokenhearted people attend church each week?  How many people are silently suffering from the wounds of life?  How many people feel alone even though they may be surrounded by people?  This is an exhortation for the people of the American church to share their lives with fellow believers who desperately need love, support, encouragement, and ministry.  Sadly this is something that the church is lacking, and I believe the church needs to repent of neglecting the wounded and brokenhearted.

Call to Repentance!  Serving God or Serving Money?  by Brandon Burton  This hard hitting paper with a prophetic edge addresses the topic of the love of money from a Biblical perspective. This paper specifically confronts the sin of greed that has infected the American church.

Am I a Good Person?  by Tim Madorma  This is another well done study by Tim on the nature of man and God's view of our condition.  This study is insightful and thought provoking. 

Focus:  Abortion  Early Christian Leader, Tertullian, addresses abortion almost 2000 years ago!  Lest anyone think that abortion is a modern issue, let's see what a early church father had to say about this murder of babies shortly after the time of Christ when Tertullian states:

"In our case, murder being once for all forbidden, we may not destroy even the fetus in the womb, while as yet the human being derives blood from others parts of the body for its sustenance.  To hinder a birth is merely a speedier man-killing; nor does it matter whether you take away a life that is born, or destroy one that is coming to the birth.  That is a man which is going to be one; you have the fruit already in its seed."

Source:  Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary

New Section added:  Bible Topics!  The first article to be added is:  Salvation, Baptism, and The Holy Spirit by Tim Madorma.  This is a well done in-depth discussion of the aforementioned foundational Christian issues.  

I hope you will find encouragement and sound Biblical insights on this page.  A strong prophetic edge will be involved.  It is hoped that Christ's love will be communicated in such a way that will impact your life and your current circumstances.  As always, the purpose is to glorify the risen God and make Him known to all the world.

Please come back often!  It is planned that this site will be updated on a regular basis.

May God Bless you!