In fact, if we examine the lists of what a parent is/does, it seems clear that the main role of a parent is to be an example of God’s love and devotion to us. Parents are essentially shepherds, disciple-ers, and ministers in the order of Christ: Sacrificial, intentional, and all the rest. From this perspective,…Continue reading Spiritual Parenting – Part II
Category: Bible Questions
Perfectionism – Part I
My sister has asked me to write an article about perfectionism… and I am going to write it entirely from my perspective. I don’t claim to be an expert, but I do have some thoughts. Before I go any further, I will tell you think I generally consider “perfectionism” a type of “life rule” or…Continue reading Perfectionism – Part I
Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part I
The Thief comes to steal, kill and destroy; I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” Jesus Christ. For years I have talked to mostly men, and a few women, about issues connected to the temptations particular to pornography. Since the incidents of women engaging in pornography is apparently on the…Continue reading Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part I
A story about Hell (aka I remember the story I was going to end the Womenary semester with)
In the last moments of the last class of Womenary last week, I was about to tell a story but got distracted and then the train of my thoughts derailed and I couldnt remember what story it was… but we had just been talking in response to a question about the biblical insights into Hell.…Continue reading A story about Hell (aka I remember the story I was going to end the Womenary semester with)
Grief and Grieving – Part IV "what does grief look like?"
Before diving into other areas of consideration tonight, I want to comment on other common psychological reactions to grief… many of these are connected to Post Traumatic Stress – which I think is likely an extreme grief reaction. I am not saying that these events are any more or less real than our own psyche,…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part IV "what does grief look like?"
Summer Study 2011
Ok, so here is the plan: I think we will run the summer study from 9-11am Wednesday mornings starting June 1st and running through August 3rd (I am sure that there will some changes or moves, but that is the basic plan)… This is a co-ed study. In order to afford missing counseling during that…Continue reading Summer Study 2011
Notes from REST talks
This are my actual notes from the weekend talk that is linked to at Pine Cove’s website speaker archives for a Thanksgiving conference… Please remember they are my speaking notes, so they may not all make sense to you – sorry – I just want to help you in case you listen to the talk…Continue reading Notes from REST talks
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What is Religion?
I looked and guess what… there are a lot of definitions and opinions as to what religion is. Imagine that. To quote the sarcastic Iago (go way back to Aladdin) “I think I am having a heart attack from not surprised.” However, the way people use the word today has given it a definition that…Continue reading What is Religion?
A Simple Gospel
I was challenged a while back to add a reasonably short, very understandable, intimately relatable explanation of the good news of what Jesus accomplished on the cross for His creation. I recently realized that I would want it on the website so I could link to it easily from other articles. This is not meant…Continue reading A Simple Gospel
Bethel Posted my sermon on the Humanity of Jesus
http://www.bethelbible.com/audio-speaker/chris-legg/ there may be other sermons posted there soon.
A different Treasure Principle – by Chris Legg
ok, so first, watch the video clip from the Antiques Roadshow. “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” (Jesus the Christ, Matt 13:44, NASU) Years ago,…Continue reading A different Treasure Principle – by Chris Legg
Defense of what the Bible says about pre-marital sex
Biblical view of Sex before marriage Sexuality is a powerful and priceless form of human interaction. We all know it is powerful , and its pricelessness is too often lost in our society. When you love someone it is normal to desire to express that love sexually, and the desire to do so is typically very…Continue reading Defense of what the Bible says about pre-marital sex
Forgiveness
“…And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” (Heb 9:22, NASU) I have been wondering… How could it be that of all religions in the world, we have decided to communicate that forgiveness is easy and/or cheap, or even…Continue reading Forgiveness
What about different translations of the Holy Bible?
Can you explain the differences between all of the various translations of the Bible that are out there? This may come as a surprise to some (I hope I am kidding), but the books, poems, and letters that make of the 66 books of the modern Bible were not written originally in English… not even…Continue reading What about different translations of the Holy Bible?
What do you believe about security of salvation?
What is the biblical defense of the security of salvation, or “once saved, always saved”? “ Once Saved/Always saved”… I personally think that this cliché is a misstatement of the issue. The statement sounds like “Once I am saved, I am always saved.” The real phrase should be more like “Once Christ saves me, I…Continue reading What do you believe about security of salvation?
What about the phrase “I have a peace about…”?
“I feel a peace about it…” This is s common phrase that people use in decision making… or at least that a lot of people who call themselves Christians use it… Is a feeling of peace a scriptural way of making a decision? Some passages: 2 Thess 3:16 “Now may the Lord of peace Himself…Continue reading What about the phrase “I have a peace about…”?
What about the phrase "I have a peace about…"?
“I feel a peace about it…” This is s common phrase that people use in decision making… or at least that a lot of people who call themselves Christians use it… Is a feeling of peace a scriptural way of making a decision? Some passages: 2 Thess 3:16 “Now may the Lord of peace Himself…Continue reading What about the phrase "I have a peace about…"?
Did Jesus Claim to be God?
I had a teacher today in class say some stuff that I didn’t think was true. but before I refute him I wanted to make sure that I knew what I was talking about. 1. What does the word messiah actually mean in new testament times? 2. I was wondering if in the gospels anywhere…Continue reading Did Jesus Claim to be God?
Biblical views on homosexuality
What does the Bible say about homosexuality? I want to note that it is my intention to understand the author’s original intent and whether that intent would carry to the conversation today. Before mentioning anything else, let me comment that any biblical discussion of sex seems a little to me like talking Henry Ford about…Continue reading Biblical views on homosexuality