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Will Christianity be lost Within This Generation? This is a question that I think about everyday while I look at the lukewarm condition of both the evangelical church and the Catholic Church. Will we loose the message of salvation in a culture that no longer sees itself as a Christian nation? There are many young people who see our religion as old fashioned and not relevant anymore, but I don't think the onious or the blame should be directed towards those who reject Christianity. Rather, the blame if any should be directed towards ourselves if the message of Christ's saving death and resurrection is lost in the generation we are currently living in. Jesus in his words to us left us with the mission and stewardship of proclaiming this gospel and it isn't solely up the the structured church to do this. It is up to individual people like you and me, to not only live out our faith, but to share it with others, and if I think the message is being lost it's not because p...

Why are People Ignoring Natural and Moral Law? Most people are not fully aware they are doing this, but our conscience has a big role to play in mankind's salvation. Some evangelicals are content not to have a system of ethics and or moral theology like us Catholic's but it still doesn't change the nature of sin. Some Christians don't believe in a spiritual law, so they conclude that categorizing sin is a fruitless effort. Just tell people they are sinners and they need to repent, and we'll work out how they will actually live their lives, after they get saved. We can fall into a deeply human error if we think this way about our biblical ethics and morality, and although I agree that we are saved by faith, there is something deeply irresponsible about not telling the world that God actually has a standard for living even for Christians. We are not talking about loosing your salvation, we are talking about keeping it, and the maintenance of the world system aroun...

Living Life with no Regrets. Not everybody does it but that doesn't mean that it can't be done. I believe you have to start at a young age and I believe this attitude has to go with you throughout your life. Making mistakes can produce a sense of regret in your life, but like all fears we have to face them and forgive them. Sometimes forgiving ourselves helps us gain the necessary perspective on why we felt hurt by others. Sometimes understanding our pain, can give us validation as we accept the limitations and faults of others. No one can go through life not feeling hurt, but it is our choice with what we do with the hurt. Pain is real and it stings sometimes, and it is a grace of God not to carry our burdens with us as we get older. Sometimes we just need to feel that we belong. Being mindful is a great way to start living with no regrets. The more conscious we are to our feelings the better it is to let go. Blame sets us back, and is the cause for fear and anger. Yes tak...

Celebrities From a Different Lens. I'm starting to believe that we no longer view celebrity in the same light that we used to see them. It was my dream as a little boy to become a professional hockey player when I grew up, but at that young age of course I had no idea of the hard work, and commitment that it would take to make my dream a reality. I think dreams are important, they give us something to live for but it is also my belief that becoming a celebrity no longer holds value the way it used to. Morality is an important thing to have if you are thinking you want to be famous, and because people think less of morals those ideas I had as a child are slowly being eroded away by a society that glorifies the bad, and ridicules the good. We used to look up to famous people as role models when I was growing up, and our role models were very important people to us and our society. We would never think as a community to destroy the reputation of a good person who was famous, just ...

26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:26-31 | KJV Sin is taken very seriously in the bible and it is taken very seriously in the ongoing history of the church. To get this wrong is to fail to understand the message of the bible. The Old and New...

1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit. 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: 8 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. Hebrews 6:1-8 | KJV Spend...

What is God's Grace? We all have heard the song "Amazing Grace" but have you ever thought of what the word Grace means? Grace is God's unmerited favour given to undeserving sinners. No one will be in Heaven except by the grace of God. In Ephesians 2:8-10 it says "8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Mankind is justified not by works but by faith, and all of this is by grace. There is common grace given to all mankind and without God's common grace we wouldn't have any of our blessings or needs met. God's saving and sanctifying grace is different. Through Christ, the church and the New Covenant God asks mankind to repent and believe in His Son for Salvation. The gospel isn't an easy way out of an impossible sit...