http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog A witness to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and his impending return! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:42:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is always a little discussion on what was meant by "rumors of war" in Matthew 24:6...I've heard the cold war, rumors, revolutions, revolts, conflicts, and most all of the variations we've heard over the past forty years or so among the many interpretations of that phrase. But this story just ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=105 I am again struck by the pitiful state of our country and the compromised state of the ministry in so many areas.  It isn't limited to prison or military chaplaincy...I see the same denial of truth in many preachers when not required.  The disadvantage of institutional ministry is that the ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=104 I was reading a passage in the book of Joel last night as part of a bit of study on the end-times.  I might have been led there by a show I was watching where Revelation was being discussed.  Anyway, these words jumped off of the page:  9 Proclaim this among ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=103 I've increasingly noticed that the Holy Spirit sends the same theme to many simultaneously.  I notice it in conversation, I notice it in church, I notice it on television and on-line.  One of those themes is this one: no more theoretical Christianity. I noticed that exact phrase first in the caption ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=102 OK, I must admit, I was tempted to call this post "The Best Things in Life are Free" because I thought it sounded catchy (duh!) and there is a tale of free stuff coming below.  I also thought "Do Not Worry" might be a good one, because of the time ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=100 A couple of years ago, I made the following comment here and elsewhere: do you really think the CEO's of a bunch of industrial giants woke up recently and said "gee, we better stop polluting our planet!"? I don't think so. It doesn't take long to get from ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=99 I know I am "supposed to be proud" or some such thing about the American president making good on the world stage.  But I am not so sure I trust what I am hearing today. First, let me say this: I am not of the "bash-Obama-he's-a-socialist-Muslim" variety.  I don't know how ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=98 First, let's review a couple of verses from Luke 21, a chapter dedicated to signs of the end: There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. Luke 21:11 (NIV ) There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=97 You always hear about tolerance like it is a good thing.  It depends on how you define tolerance.  I agree, as followers of Christ, we should not be blowing up mosques, slaying infidels, or taking any such violent actions.  But we should be standing on the truth and not give ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=96 Anyone looking carefully at yesterday's post might have noticed a first: the link pointed to the New Living Translation (NLT) as opposed to the New International Version (NIV).  I still find the NIV a useful translation, and sometimes refer to the New American Standard (NASB) and Amplified along with the ... http://amencomelordjesus.com/blog/?p=95