PTL Wednesdays

  I’ve come up with a little challenge that is going to change your life. All you need is a pen and pad... oh, and a little courage. Ready? Here we go. Write down the name of a person or persons who gets on your nerves… someone who you just don’t get along with. Now I know you get along with everyone but really concentrate and  you might be able to come up with someone. Got a name? Good. Now write down what he or she did to you.  Did they say something hurtful? Write it down. Maybe he/she always ruins your holidays or they lied on you. Write it down. The next part is a little harder because now I want you to think of a person or persons that you have wronged and write down what you did. This is for your eyes only so don’t write down something simple like the time you stepped on the back of their shoe. Think of a person you really slighted. It may be a little painful but it’ll be worth it in the end.  I’m taking the challenge too and to prove it here’s part of my list...

  Do you know how powerful you are? Yes, you. You have the power to make things happen and to change lives. If you understood your power, you wouldn't worry when times get tough. You wouldn't worry about a job, trouble at home, bills, or an illness. What makes you so special? What power do you have that separates you from others? You have the power of prayer.  Did you know that God only listens to Christians? "Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him" (John  9:31 ). God doesn't respond to your prayers if you aren't a Christian. Christianity is like an exclusive club with members only privileges and there's no greater privilege than prayer.  Prayer is so powerful because "whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith” (Matt  21:22 ). Now before you start praying for a new Porsche,  remember that God knows you better than you know yourself. Don't be surpris...

Last week I gave an impromptu questionnaire to help gauge your faith walk. I got a lot of positive feedback so I thought it would be a good idea to drop a little pop quiz. Don’t worry, this isn’t as bad as the quizzes you got when you walked into the classroom and the teacher would have a sly grin on his/her face. This is just a little quiz to help see where you stand on some of the Bible basics all Christians need to learn.   Fact or Fiction The gospel is that Jesus became human, died for our sins, was raised from the dead and if you follow him you will have eternal life.  We follow all the laws the Jews were commanded to follow in the Old Testament.  The Holy Trinity is God the Father, God the Son, and Mary the mother of Jesus.  The apostles were given all the knowledge we need to worship and live correctly.  There are a total of 4 books in the New Testament that make up the gospels.  Baptism is needed for the remission of our sins. God allows us to worsh...