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- Have We Lowered the Bar? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Philip HerrThe term “Lowering the Bar” has its roots in athletic competition. When young athletes are learning to high jump or pole vault, good coaches understand that it is important to give them a goal which is actually attainable. After they master the process of making successful jumps, “the bar” is ...
Views: 1362 - The New Morality - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Philip HerrWestern society in the late 20th and early 21st centuries has experienced major changes in prevailing moral standards. The Church has clearly felt the impact, and many of us seem uncertain how we should react to “the new morality”. Sexual Standards and Non-Traditional Relationship ...
Views: 633 - Are Your Dreams Faith or Fantasy? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Philip HerrEvery person who has normal health and mental function probably also has hopes and dreams for the future. Whether it is the dream of a really nice house, car, or boat, or of a really wonderful vacation — or if ours are more practical dreams / aspirations, such as getting a useful education, a ...
Views: 642 - Stop Dreaming and Do It Now! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Philip HerrWhen Henry Ford first dreamed of building a horseless carriage, he was entertaining what most folks considered to be pure fantasy — even though it had already been done, albeit somewhat crudely, by others. With the encouragement and assistance of his devoted and loving wife Clara, Henry ...
Views: 1183 - Ecumenism Vs. Sound Doctrine - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Philip HerrThe term "ecumenical" was derived from the Greek “oikumene”. The original meaning was “the entire inhabited world”. At the dawn of the 20th century, though, it was assigned a new meaning. “Ecumenical” (and its’ derivative, “ecumenism”) came to mean a process of reconciliation between all ...
Views: 906 - Who’s In Charge Here? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Philip HerrIf the mainstream media is to be believed, each of us can find something to worry about, no matter what our perspective may be. We are warned of economic crises – yes, plural – world-wide. Some say that multiple currencies will crash, probably taking down the entire worldwide system – ...
Views: 662 - A Christian Perspective on Senior Care - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Philip HerrOne of the unique aspects of the human race which has set us apart over the ages is our willingness to honor and to provide for our “seniors”. Even Neanderthals seem to have cared and provided for those older adults who could no longer sustain themselves. During the second half of the 20th ...
Views: 1160 - Are You Serving God - the Wrong Way? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Philip HerrHave you ever really poured yourself into a task which seemed to you to be absolutely right and godly – only to have it “blow up in your face”? Do you find yourself wondering where God is, or why He hasn’t blessed your efforts to serve Him? The following true story may help you to understand ...
Views: 1233 - Is the King James Version the Only Legitimate Version of the Bible? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Philip HerrThere has been much controversy about which Bible version(s) should be considered “Legitimate”. Enemies of the faith love to point out that Christians can’t even seem to agree about which version(s) can be trusted. Believers vary widely, with some expressing very logical and well reasoned ...
Views: 1128 - The World's Greatest Self-Help Book - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Philip Herr(Christianity is not just a religion; it is a way of life. A full-fledged Christian does not only live by the book, but is living it by heart. For Christians in high school, proper Christian Education is necessary for us to be molded into better people. Christian Education will help us to strive ...
Views: 696 - Is World Peace The impossible Dream? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Philip Herr(In 1914, shortly after the outbreak of World War 1, British social commentator and author H. G. Wells published a series of articles which were compiled into a book, “The War That Will End War.” The title quickly became a dominant catchphrase, repeated with slight variations as justification ...
Views: 3447 - Should Christians Prepare or Trust God? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Philip HerrMost worldwide financial predictions for the near future seem to anticipate something between gloomy days and absolute disaster. Some experts are advising citizens to stockpile food, clothing, gold, weapons and ammunition. How should Christians think about such predictions? How should we ...
Views: 1806 - The Devil Made Me Do It - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Philip HerrEvery religious faith on earth seems to have a tradition of belief in some form of “devil.” Such a creature is the ultimate personification of evil. Most intellectuals of the 21st Century seem to agree that such beliefs are amusing throwbacks to a primitive past in which people invented “The ...
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