Lady Divine's Blog (14)

Thoughts on women in ministry after reading the book Two Views on Women in Ministry eds. James R. Beck & Stanley N. Gundry for my Systematic Theology class. The two dominating views on women in ministry are the complementarian or traditional perspective and the egalitarian perspective. Much like liberal and conservative political positions the inclination exist for each faction to believe their ideological line of reasoning is stronger. The differing perspectives in this case, mutually rest… Continue

Proof that a person knows Christ as his Savior is not found in sinless perfection. The Bible does, however demand a changed life as evidence that a person has received new spiritual life from God.



“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come” (2 Cor. 5:17).



There is the constant tension between the lust of the flesh and the desire to be under the… Continue

Conflict in Cyberspace: How to Resolve Conflict Online

Kali Munro, M.Ed., Psychotherapist



http://www-usr.rider.edu/~suler/psycyber/conflict.html







Have you ever noticed how conflict can get blown out of proportion online? What may begin as a small difference of opinion, or misunderstanding, becomes a major issue very quickly. Conflict can be difficult at the best of times, but what is it about online… Continue

STOP ACTING A FOOL!



THE DISCERNING HEART SEEKS KNOWLEDGE, BUT THE MOUTH OF A FOOL FEEDS ON FOLLY.

Proverbs 15:14



Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 26:12



He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 10:10



Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Proverbs… Continue

THIS HAS BEEN MAKING THE EMAIL ROUNDS...THEY AUTHOR IS UNKNOWN TO ME, BUT THE WISDOM IS TIMELESS!



1. Quit arguing with people about the same old foolishness! Respect their position and keep it moving!



2. Quit telling people your secrets when you know they are not going to keep them! And if you keep telling them, then quit getting mad when they tell your secrets!



3. Quit trying to pull people on your journey who don't want to travel with you.… Continue

Last Week I threw out Worrying, it was getting old and in the way.



It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things God's way.



I threw out a book on MY PAST (didn't have time to read it anyway).

Replaced it with NEW GOALS, started reading it today.



I threw out hate and bad memories, (remember how I treasured them so)?

Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago.



Brought in… Continue

"A preacher is a person who perceives

parables in problems,

poetry in patience,

sermons in sunsets,

symphonies in snowflakes,

stories in smiles,

miracles in meadows,

messages in mountains,

fables in flowers,

lessons in leaves,

legends in laughter,

truth in trees,

wonder in waterfalls,

wisdom in windows,

greatness in gratitude,

grandeur in grasses,

goodness in gardens,

beauty in bridges,

inspiration in… Continue

Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it.



Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it.



Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.



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I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality.



That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.



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I submit that an individual… Continue

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should… Continue

GOD'S GIFT OF TIME - TODAY!



IMAGINE THIS…IMAGINE THIS!



THERE IS A BANK WHICH CREDITS YOUR ACCOUNT EACH MORNING WITH $86,400. CARRIES OVER NO BALANCE FROM DAY TO DAY, ALLOWS YOU TO KEEP NO CASH BALANCE, AND EVERY EVENING CANCELS WHATEVER PART OF THE AMOUNT YOU HAD FAILED TO USE DURING THE DAY. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?



DRAW OUT EVERY CENT, OF COURSE!



WELL, EVERYONE HAS SUCH A BANK. ITS CALLED TODAY. EVERY… Continue

If Jesus Came To Your House - author unknown



If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two,

If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do.



Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored guest,

And all the food you’d serve to Him, would be the very best.



And you would keep assuring Him you’re glad to have Him there,

That serving Him in your own home is joy beyond compare.



But, when you saw Him coming would you meet… Continue

ME5145 Mission of the Urban Church

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School



URBAN THEOLOGY ASSIGNMENT:

CARE OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM WIDOW AND ORPHANS



Fatherless homes account for 63% of youth suicides, 90% of homeless/runaway children, 85% of children with behavior problems, 71% of high school dropouts, and 85% of youths in prison, well over 50% of teen mothers .



Fifty years ago 9% of households were headed by single females and 25% of those households were… Continue

Some people have a job in the church.



Others invite themselves into a ministry.



What's the difference you ask?



If you are doing it just because no one else will, it's a job.



If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a ministry.

If you quit because someone criticized you, it's a job.



If you keep on serving, it's a ministry.

If you'll do it as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, it's a job.



If… Continue

Grief and the Holidays When the Holidays Hurt

10 ways to cope with loss during a season of celebration.

By Victor M. Parachin





I had no idea that grieving involved so many "firsts." There was my first night alone; the first meal alone; the first time I attended church alone; my first anniversary alone. And just when I didn't think things could get worse, I find myself facing the holidays alone—without my beloved husband, Gerry. This year, I would give anything if… Continue