Monthly Archives: August 2006

Paying the price

Posted on August 14, 2006 by

Do you realize that Christians all over the world at this moment are being intimidated, tortured and even murdered for their faith in God? Right now there are Christians imprisoned because they refuse to renounce Christ. We should never forget. I highlight a story from VOM blogger Stacy Harp about Ethiopian Christians being tortured for their faith, even being hung on a cross. Read the story here. Please pray that these Christians and others like … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 3–America’s Heritage of Christian Character

Posted on August 10, 2006 by

The highest example of Christian self-government is, well, Jesus. Of course He is our model and who we strive to pattern our lives after, hence the “Christian” descriptor. To be self-governed, we must have the character to sustain it. And to do that we must have these seven principles demonstrated in our lives. To me, this principle should be listed last and be the sum of all the other principles. It encapsulates your life as you … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 2– Christian Principle of Self-Government

Posted on August 9, 2006 by

He knows not how to rule a kingdome, that cannot manage a Province; nor can he wield a Province, that cannot order a City; nor he order a City, that knows not how to regulate a Village; nor he a Village, that cannot guide a Family; nor can that man govern well a Family that knows not how to Govern himselfe; neither can any Govern himselfe unless his reason be Lord, Will and Appetite her … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 1–God’s Principle of Individuality

Posted on August 9, 2006 by

This is the first in a 7-part series for step 8, covering each of the 7 biblical Principles of America’s Christian History and Government. They are not at all meant to be comprehansive, but merely some of my thoughts on these principles as I read each section in A Guide to American Christian Education. “Everything in God’s universe is revelational of God’s infinity, God’s diversity, God’s individuality. God creates distinct individualities. God maintains the identity and individuality of … read on, my friend…

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