The Supreme Good (the Chief End of Man)
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 by Ty Wallace posted in Christian Living | No Comments »"What is the chief end of man?" It is a question as old as the existence of man himself. Not only is this a very important question we should be asking ourselves (as well as know the answer to) but there is really no way a person can avoid it, although many try. And how so? If not by brushing it under a rug, people will take on one or more of the various philosophies of ...
The Nobel Peace Prize Doesn’t Always Go to the Most Deserving
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Political Issues | 1 Comment »When I heard that President Barak Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize, my first thought was , "For what?" Many in the world share the same thought. Then a friend sent me a very interesting write-up on another individual who was in consideration for the prize in 2007 but was passed over for Al Gore. I thought I'd post it here for your consideration.
Send Your Tweets To the Almighty?
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Christian Living | 1 Comment »Want to reach God on Twitter? Not that you really need a Twitter account to talk to the Almighty as He already hears the prayers of the righteous. That be it may, an Israeli university student has taken upon himself to open a Twitter account that will allow fellow tweeters to tweet prayers that he will then place in the crevices of Jerusalem's Western Wall, a Jewish holy site that faithful believe provides a direct ...
Things Unchurched People Dislike About Christians
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Christian Living | 7 Comments »Just prior to Jesus' crucifixion he told his disciples, "If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (John 15:19). Now while we Christians should not worry about the fact that the world may hate us, we should make sure it is not for all the wrong reasons. I found ...
New Study Reveals That Living Together First Can Spoil Marriage – No Really?
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Marriage & Family | Comments OffI know, the title of this post hints at sarcasm but this is something us Christians have been saying for some time. I'm glad to see that their is now some secular proof to back up the fact that co-habitation prior to marriage does not make for a healthy marriage. In fact, it sets it up for dismal failure. The study, published in the February issue of the Journal of Family Psychology, reveals that upwards of ...
Evangelical Group Banned From Tulsa Housing Projects
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Political Issues | Comments OffAnother report involving government attempts to restrict Christian organizations - this time out of Tulsa, Oklahoma where an evangelical group has been banned from a housing project they have been ministering to for the last 20 years. Missouri based Child Evangelism Fellowship, which works to improve the lives of underprivileged children says it has been prohibited from conducting Bible study classes in public housing projects in Tulsa, potentially violating a Supreme Court ruling that upheld ...
Take the “That’s Not Very Christian of You” Test
Friday, June 5th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Christian Living | Comments OffLet's face it - it's hard to live and act like a Christian all the time. Personally, I'm at my worst when I am driving. I came across these neat test you can take to see how often you react in a "un-Christianly" manner. Take this quiz to find out how ‘Not Very Christian’ you might really be in certain scenarios.
Students Five Years Old and Up to be Indoctrinated with Gay Curriculum
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Political Issues | 6 Comments »Christian Web News is reporting that the Alameda Unified School District has adopted a new curriculum that includes instruction on homosexuality, this despite the objections of hundreds of parents who testified at the board hearings. The newly adopted curriculum specifically elevates respect for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) students and their families over respect for diverse racial and religious backgrounds.
Freedom of Religion Under Fire in San Diego
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Political Issues | 6 Comments »According to a recent report on FOX News, a home Bible study is under fire in California. Pastor David Jones and his wife Mary got some friends together at their house in San Diego for a Bible study. However, when the county of San Diego found out, the couple was told they needed to either stop the Bible study or purchase a permit because they had too many people in their home.
Help Catholic Medical Mission Board Ship Medical Supplies To Those in Need
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 by Ty Wallace posted in Charities | Comments OffCatholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) — a leading U.S. based Catholic charitable organization focused exclusively on global healthcare — has launched a new interactive website, Packed With Love, featuring its medical donation program. Visitors to the site are encouraged to put their names on medical shipments delivered internationally by CMMB throughout the year. This is part of an ongoing effort to involve the greater public in this life-saving program.
