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Long Distance Evangelism

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Many people will become more curious about God when they’re suffering; they’ll want to know how God can allow these things; ‘Why them?’

These are not easy questions to answer and not having an answer is more credible than rolling out a platitudinous cliché. (Even Bible verses used inappropriately are cliché.) It would be better to gently assist the awakening of their awareness, for without their awareness, the whole “mission” is doomed for failure.

There’s the awareness that this creator God exists, that he created, and goes on creating each day–his creation sustaining itself. There’s the awareness that the truth and wisdom of God are eternal; that nothing stops it, and even the naturally occurring universal laws give powerful testimony of his overabundant grace and omnipresence. There’s the awareness that something evil happened to upset the balance–and to restore that balance the pre-destined plan of Jesus was enacted. There’s the awareness that Jesus came to die on the cross, not only to absolve our sin, but to provide the final victory over spiritual evil. We hence have spiritual hope. There’s also the awareness of our sin (their sin) and that only Jesus, through his shed blood on the cross, can save them–once they understand the theology.

But, this is often the catch. Words, themes and concepts enter often too early, when it is our heart for God, our patience, love, kindness and generosity they most need to see or feel.

How they see their lack and their need of God is crucial–finally the light of day beckons upon them and the keys to unlocking their inner heart are presented them. God is seen as presenting the offer of salvation–the free and priceless gift; the gift that we were fundamentally born to receive. God is hence thanked! And then worshipped and served. Life takes on a totally fresh context. We know how it changed for us. We began to live truthfully, able to make the harder decisions; God shoring up the walls of our integrity.

We mustn’t forget our own stories and experiences. If we’ve established trust we mustn’t sacrifice it easily on risky moves–we’re patient, trusting God that they’ll come to him–and he’ll reveal himself to them more fully–in good time.

The greatest thing about God–in my opinion–is he will exist way beyond us and he will achieve his purposes despite us; he doesn’t need us the way we think he needs us, but we are still his instruments in ‘the now.’ We still have this innate purpose to ‘spread the Word.’

We must remember also, this very important fact. People cannot be truly saved without first understanding and accepting their own sin and their own part in the fall–and the crucifixion of the Saviour; for without this understanding the need of a Saviour is not known or internalised.

Whose sins require the need for saving? This is a personal realisation at the level of the Holy Spirit within us–the most important event in our personal history.

Online Christian Dating Safely

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Christian dating sites have been created solely to cater for single people like you who have firm religious values and beliefs. Not only do these sites provide Christian online dating services, but they offer all sorts of practical advice and solutions to problems associated with Christian dating. If you feel you are being coerced into physical activities you are uncomfortable with, or are feeling tempted, you can receive advice and teachings to keep you on your chosen path. here are numerous Christian dating services for you to choose from. It is probably a great idea to check out a few first before you join one. After looking at a few you may well discover that there is one site that has more members and better services where you live, or is better suited to your particular denomination.

Superior Christian dating websites will provide plenty of support and services for Christian dating. We both know that we feel better about online dating if there’s support for your own values and beliefs. Does the website allow you to ask questions anonymously that you may be too embarrassed to ask members of your own Church community or peers? It would be a sad error not to know that you can resolve most questions to any dating issues and talking to with people who have experience with your dating issues.

You don’t have to be young to be using the Christian dating networks, just sincere. Life circumstances may have you outside the usual single age group and this can make it even more difficult to find a husband or wife. However with Christian dating sites it will be easier for you to find someone in the appropriate age group for yourself. Christian dating services are also beneficial for those who may have relocated to a new town and don’t know anyone. Specialized online Christian dating is available. You just need to know which ones to identify as being valuable and reliable.

Many Christian dating networks are also great for meeting other like minded individuals who share your outlooks on life. You may just be wanting to increase your circle of friends and acquaintances who have similar beliefs as yourself. In today’s world it can be difficult to meet other people who stand by their religious values. Christian dating sites allow you to meet more Christian singles than you are going to meet in day to day life yourself. Using these dating sites sensibly can allow you to meet your husband or wife in ages and regions that you prefer. Online Christian dating can be the perfect solution for many lonely singles who are isolated socially or regionally, or who perhaps are looking for a husband or wife later in life.