Joy Of Life

Category: Life Application

  • There is Wrong Love – Not All Love is Godly

    In 1966, Joseph Fletcher’s “Situation Ethics” was hailed by many as a much-needed reformation of morality. It was a major seller and is still studied today in philosophy courses. Basically, it taught that to just do the loving thing was the best choice. The main problem is who decides what is love. God or man.…

  • There’s Hope in Stop It/Repent

    There’s an old SNL skit with Bob Newhart as an analyst who has a two-word solution for everyone’s problems.  Whether you’re a liar, an addict, abusive, paranoid, fearful, in self-destructive relationships, or other things, his response was, “Stop it!” He is implying that we have some sort of control over our lives and circumstances. We…

  • Five Steps to Personal Revival – Preparing for the Spiritual

    John the Baptist proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. For each individual this means a personal revival that in turns opens the door for a spiritual revival that can spread and grow throughout communities. Isaiah 40:3-5 3. The voice of one calling out, “Clear the way for Yahweh in the wilderness;…

  • What does it mean to be a Christian?

    First of all, being a Christian means that we follow Christ in His teachings, in His life-style, and in His purpose. It means that we study His Word as it is written in the Bible, and we write it on our hearts…meaning that we try our best to live by what God has told us…