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Seven Subtle Symptoms of Pride. Pride will kill you.

Seven Subtle Symptoms of Pride

Forever. Pride is the sin most likely to keep you from crying out for a Savior. Those who think they are well will not look for a doctor. As seriously dangerous as pride is, it’s equally hard to spot. When it comes to diagnosing our hearts, those of us who have the disease of pride have a challenging time identifying our sickness. We can’t conclude that we don’t struggle with pride because we don’t see pride in our hearts. In his essay on undetected pride, Jonathan Edwards points out seven sneaky symptoms of the infection of pride. 1.

While pride causes us to filter out the evil we see in ourselves, it also causes us to filter out God’s goodness in others. When I’m sitting in a sermon or studying a passage, it’s pride that prompts the terrible temptation to skip the Spirit’s surgery on my own heart and instead draft a mental blog post or plan a potential conversation for the people who “really need to hear this.” Edwards writes, 2. 3. 4. 5. Help the kids in your life become missions active! - World Gospel Mission. Either ‘Okay’ or ‘Thank You’ My five-year-old can’t stop saying the f-word.

Either ‘Okay’ or ‘Thank You’

The Institute for Creation Research. How do scientific discoveries relate to the Bible?

The Institute for Creation Research

That’s a Fact videos showcase one truth at a time about the Bible, creation, and science in a fun, visual, and engaging format—and in two minutes or less. Chinese Pictographs Ancient Chinese pictographs have been around for thousands of years. Clues in the picture symbols show that the earliest Chinese words must have included basic historical facts from Genesis when the symbols were invented.

More... Cambrian Explosion Cambrian rock layers contain nearly all the basic animal forms—with no trace of transitional fossils in lower Precambrian rocks. Carbon-14 Dating Each year, it’s fun to celebrate birthdays. Dino Tracks Dinosaur tracks can be found on every continent! Chimp DNA Secular scientists claimed in the 1970s that chimp genomes are 98% similar to humans, and it was apparently verified by more modern techniques.

Echolocation The Ice Age Ice sheets, saber-toothed tigers, and wooly mammoths—the Ice Age sounds like a cool time! How to Find the Words to Pray - International House of Prayer. Prayer is key to abiding in Christ, a God-given way of connecting with the Spirit and encountering Jesus.

How to Find the Words to Pray - International House of Prayer

Through prayer we receive grace and strength to love God and grow in love. We are led into greater intimacy with Him as we connect with His heart in deep partnership. “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (Jn. 15:5). The foundation of this mutual abiding relies on conversation with God—prayer is simply talking with Him. Colorful Light Ray Cross ~ Housing A ForestHousing a Forest. We love creating all kinds of fun Easter crafts for kids.

Colorful Light Ray Cross ~ Housing A ForestHousing a Forest

This simple Easter Cross is a beautiful reminder of what Easter really means amongst all the egg hunting, bunnies and easter baskets. Materials Needed: White Card StockBlue Painters TapeOil PastelsWater colors Cut a cross shape out of any regular weight paper from your recycling bin. It will be discarded so it does not have to be pretty. Gently stick the cross to the card stock with a piece of painters tape. The hill with grass was done with the same technique only using green shades of oil pastels. Apply a light wash of watercolor to the sky and hill. For more Easter inspiration, check out our: Borax Easter Crystals Paper Plate Sheep Egg Carton Cross Funny Bunny Faces Game Paper Chicks for cutting practice.

Ten Antidotes to Christian Cliches. What does the Bible say about astrology or the zodiac? Is astrology something a Christian should study? What does the Bible say about astrology or the zodiac? Is astrology something a Christian should study? Should Christians Practice Yoga? By Jeremy Butler What is Yoga?

Should Christians Practice Yoga?

Yoga is a practice that has become very popular in the United States. According to a 2008 study, there are 15.8 million Americans who practice Yoga. Before we can answer whether Christian’s should practice yoga or not, we need to define what Yoga is. Truth Seekers Mystery Series : Media Angels, Servicing your curriculum, conference, and classroom needs since 1994. Can Your KIDS defend the WHY?

Truth Seekers Mystery Series : Media Angels, Servicing your curriculum, conference, and classroom needs since 1994

Let's face it, Christian kids are leaving their faith in droves despite all our best efforts. Until now! These novels teach truth, they teach justice and they TEACH children how to defend their beliefs. Now you can spark your child's interest in Creation without even trying! Using a "novel" approach your children will race through hundreds of pages of heart-pounding mystery, suspense, and edge-of-your seat adventure! Three novels in the series: The Missing Link FoundDinosaur Quest at Diamond Peak The Keys to the Past: Unlocked "The Truth Seekers Mystery Series" is sure to get even the most reluctant reader interested. 1.

Best of all the children will learn to combat evolution with a book that teaches science concepts. Footprints in the Butter.