These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
The demons believe that Jesus Christ rose from the grave. So do you, right? What's the difference between them and you? Why are you going to heaven and they're not?
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
How would you explain th"e difference between believing something in your heart as opposed to it being something that you merely believe in your mind?
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Atheists tend to be oblivous to the number of iconic scientists that saw the world from a Christian viewpoint.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Betelgeuse is the star located in the upper left hand corner of the constellation Orion. It's diameter is large enough to contain our entire solar system up to the orbit of earth and beyond.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
The gospel hinges on the Resurrection. We don't subscribe to the message of a charismatic leader, nor do we hang on the words of an inspiring teacher. We fall on our face before the One Who claimed to be God and proved it by dying and coming back to life.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
However you want to try and defend the Reality of Christ and the Christian doctrine, the bottom line is it works!
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
"Positive Thinking" can get you into a better mood, but it's "Profound Thinking" that can truly alter the way you're processing your circumstances.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
#8 How Do You Know? | How do you know that what you believe is true? Is the Bible the Word of God? Did Jesus really rise from the grave? This series looks answers those questions.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
All Scripture is God breathed...That's a bold claim, but when you look at the way we validate works of antiquity, you can't doubt the integrity of God's Word without calling into question every ancient text that is embraced without question despite they're not being nearly as well authenticated.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
In many instances, critics are psychologically invested in proving the Scriptures to be flawed because they view the notion of God to be intrusive and a threat to the way they view themselves and the world around them. The Resurrection is especially unwelcome because of the way it compels an acceptance of Christ as Lord. But they cannot logically doubt the text of the New Testament without simultaneously dismissing the majority of ancient literature as fundamentally flawed.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
The passages in Scripture that seem either nonsensical or contradictory can either be resolved or better understood, but you have to be willing to do some research and not just assume that you're right and the Scriptures are flawed.
#12 The Deserted Him and Fled (Part I)
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Chuck Colson witnessed first hand the overwhelming influence of self-preservation in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and knew that the disciples would never endure 40 years persecution unless Jesus had, in fact, risen from the grave!
#13 They Deserted Him and Fled (Part II)
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Part II of how Chuck Colson's own imprisonment and his first hand account of how the power of self-preservation effectively eliminates any doubt as to the Truth of Christ's resurrection, especially given the way the disciples initially fled, but then could not be silenced even in the face of relentless persecution.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
The need to establish a standard that insisted every book of the New Testament be authored by an apostle or a close associate was not an attempt to market a human perspective, but to eliminate anything other than the Words of God as documented by either those who had seen the risen Christ, or worked alongside those who did.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Critics like Richard Dawkins seem to have a point when they assert the idea that God can be unreasonably harsh, especially when you look at the way God worked through the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites. But upon closer inspection, you can see why God's Justice is not as outrageous as it might appear.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Anytime you hear somone suggest that God is cruel, you need to remind them of the cross. It's there where He demonstrates His True Character and Compassion.
#17 Ask a Canaanite (Part III)
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Regardless of how harsh God's Judgment was against the Canaanites, the fact was they were living a life and reviering a standard that taunted the Reality of God. While grace is always available, it is possible to incur the wrath of your Heavenly Father. How? Ask a Canaanite!
#18 Where Did You Get Your Gravity From (Part I)
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The Theory of Evolution is even less convincing today than it was 150 years ago. Yet, this is the explanation that non-believers insist is more credible than the concept of Creator. Why...?
#19 Where Did You Get Your Gravity From (Part II)
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
The atheist is philosophically invested in Evolution. However compelling the evidence may be that reveals their perspective as being flawed, they will not yield, given the adjustments that would need to be made if, in fact, God does exist. But you can nevertheless make some progress by asking the right questions.
#20 Where Did You Get Your Gravity From (Part III)
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Richard Dawkins, the author of "The God Delusion," sneers at those who subscribe to the idea of a Creator because it leaves the question of, “Who created the Creator?” unanswered. And yet, he attempts to explain the origin of life by simply saying that “it happened,” and that is supposed to suffice as the more enlightened and scientifically acceptable alternative.
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
For the last couple of weeks, we’ve looked at the question, “How do you know?” from the standpoint of three different perspectives: The Substance of Scripture, The Character of God, The Conclusions of Science. You have an intelligent faith. Do not do yourself the disservice of regarding your faith as an anemic mist that cannot be validated as both credible and substantial. So, be ready to answer the question: "How do you know?"
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
“Muscular Christianity” is all about making God look good by excelling in everything you do, think and say. It’s taking the substance and the scope of Matthew 5:16 along with 2 Corinthians 9:8 and recognizing that “good deeds” refers to anything that’s done well to the point that it reflects positively on your Heavenly Father.
#23 The Good Works of Tim Tebow
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
“Muscular Christianity” is all about making God look good by excelling in everything you do, think and say. It’s taking the substance and the scope of Matthew 5:16 along with 2 Corinthians 9:8 and recognizing that “good deeds” refers to anything that’s done well to the point that it reflects positively on your Heavenly Father.
#24 When Things Are Going South (Part I)
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
It’s all fine and good to say that God’s in control and He’s got a Plan when everything is going well. But what happens when everything goes south and you’re doing all you can to maintain an even disposition? How’s that “Plan” looking now?
#25 When Things Are Going South (Part II)
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Yesterday we looked at how life is like a string of Christmas lights: You’re either dealing with one problem at a time, or the whole of life starts to go south and you’re hanging by a thread.
What makes the difference is the amount of time and energy you invest in focusing on the Truth. Talk to your Creator. Access the peace that passes understanding and the Strength that goes beyond anything you could muster up on your own.
#26 Put Some Offense on the Field
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
There’s more to life than simply “healing” all the time. You can’t allow yourself to be in sick bay every day of the week. At some point, you’ve got to get your boots on. Put some offense on the field and put some distance between yourself and the idea that life is nothing more than defending yourself against attacks, trials and difficulties.
#27 What Would Your Billboard Say?
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
If you had to create a billboard that promoted a relationship with Christ, what would it say? Imagine you couldn’t say anything about going to Heaven or how God helps you with your problems…How is that billboard going to read?
#28 Perpetually Poised on the Threshold of Great Things
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
As you’ve put some thought into how you would articulate what you believe and why you believe it, hopefully you’ve included something of the motivating Strength that, not only supports you when you’re struggling, but also positions you in a way where you’re perpetually poised on the threshold of great things (2 Cor 3:18).
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Think of your typical day as a house with your conventional collection of rooms. You’ve got the kitchen, the garage, the office, your bedroom, the playroom etc. Each room represents a specific collection of duties and opportunities that logically fall under the heading that particular room’s theme implies.
Depending on where you’re at in life, the “office” is either your job or your schooling. How does a “Muscular Christian” operate in the marketplace / classroom that constitutes a sound application of Biblical principles? And how does that equate to an “out of the park” performance that gets people curious as to what’s under the hood?
These are the first 30 of the 90 daily devotionals that you'll find in the "Muscular Christianity: 90 Day Workout Plan.
Honor your employer. Don’t just work hard, work well and don’t expect an accolade for simply doing your job. That’s why you get paid. Be the sort of employee that you would hire, regardless of who notices or who isn’t paying attention. Take pride in what you do because it’s when you’re deploying your best that you are honoring the One who has you in that position right now for a reason – and it’s not just to draw attention to yourself or to pay some bills. You’re there because He has a Purpose for you and those you interact with.
While the Modern Day Democrat can be aptly described as someone who maintains themselves as their own absolute, it is nevertheless a description of anyone who insists they are the guage by which all things are measured. This is how you wind up with a political philosophy that inspires and informs ideas that don't work and an individual that is very often the very thing they claim to despise.
To view the video, click here.An Open Letter to the Democrat Party
Trump represents a political philosophy that isn’t welcome among those who enjoy seeing themselves as their own bottom line.
Capitalism, Christianity, and a Republican form of government flies in the face of those who prefer Socialism, Humanism, and a government that restricts individual freedoms as part of supposed effort to weed out those who are rich and are therefore, by default, corrupt.
Our national template is based on a Divine Absolute which implies a moral standard. That ultimately translates to personal responsibility and a paradigm where you are gauged according to your character and your choices. But to the individual who recoils at the thought of having to answer to something or Someone greater than themselves, all of the benefits associated with an approach to government based on the idea that our rights are guaranteed by God and not dispensed by a human collective, are dismissed in favor of a manufactured reality where there are no Standards, only situations.
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To view the video, click here.Psalm 14:1 says: "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good."
What do you suppose that kind of perspective looks like when it shows up in a court of law?
What is really being said by a witness when they’re asked to raise their hand and swear to, “…tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?”
If there is no absolute apart from themselves, what they’re really saying is, “I’ll tell you what I want, how I feel, and I don’t care if it’s right because it’s all about me.”
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To view the video, click here.There's No Such Thing as the Separation of Church and State
There's no such thing as the "separation of church and state," at least not in the way that phrase is usually used today.
Every government that has ever been conceived by man is based on a theological premise of some kind in that it will structure its approach to legislation according to the way it defines a human being.
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To view the video, click here.You Can't Force Your Beliefs on Me
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In this episode we talk about how to dismantle one of the more common strategies used by people who don't have something to say as much as they've got something to hide.
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To view the video, click here.You have to check your logic at the door to believe in Evolution. Especially when you hear some of its more notable champions attempt to prove their point by saying it must've happened because, "...we're here."
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People who want to maintain themselves as their own bottom line subscribe to a philosphy that contradicts itself and ulitmately reveals them as individuals who believe that because they have the right to think for themselves, they can think in a way that has no regard for anyone other than themselves.
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Politics is more than just policies and personalities. It comes down to a philosophy that says that God is ultimately in charge.
That's the premise we're built on and that's the starting point for every topic for every topic of discussion when it comes to morality, law, and power.
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It's amazing to see just how "centrally located" all of the major media outlets are. And it's not just the news. It's Entertainment, it's Sports, it's print media...
Buckle up!
Turn the Other Cheek - How to do it Right
Turning the other cheek is not a command to absorb the evil that is directed towards you. Rather, it's an admonishment to address it and reveal it for what it is.
In this episode of "Muscular Christianity," we're going to look at the three primary passages that would have us be complicit with the offenses and assaults that are directed towards us and see how they fall short of an interpretation based on the whole of God's Word.
Click on the links below to read some more information and dig through the Scriptures that go into more detail...
What Does it Mean to be Saved? | Part I
What Does it Mean to be Saved? | Part II
What Does it Mean to be Saved? | Part III
Read this article for a thought provoking Q/A featuring questions about Christ's Resurrection and compare your answers to that of a demon's...
That's Your Opinion | Part I
That's Your Opinion | Part II
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It's never about what's happening, it's what God is doing.
Just that little "tweak" in your disposition - just by reminding yourself that this day was planned and anticipated by your Heavenly Father before you were born - that can make a big difference in the way you look at everything from your calendar, to your inbox, to your bank statement.
You're not a victim.
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