October 23rd, 2011 10:00am
Eric Peterman
| Halloween and paganism are, for some reason, irrevocably linked in some Christians’ minds. However, this should not be so, for modern secular Halloween and paganism actually have very little to do with each other. |
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The Halloween that is celebrated today in the United States is a day when children and adults alike dress up and collect candy. Some people create “haunted houses” to thrill teenagers. People dress as princesses, insects, “witches”, zombies and aliens. Some teens play pranks, throw rotten eggs at one another, etc. Its one of the larger commercial holidays with sales of candy, costumes, decorations, etc. So, what does that have to do with paganism? Very little, really. Actually, pagans don’t even celebrate Halloween as a spiritual holiday. (more…)
September 21st, 2011 08:17am
Eric Peterman
Wednesday, Sept 28th, 6:30pm
Come and learn as Tom Meyer combines history, research, explorations and personal experience of living in the Land of the Bible for 1,000 days to reveal fascinating information concerning the archeology and geography of Israel.
You will learn-
- Information to equip you concerning the archeological, geographical, and historical features of the Land of the Bible, with special emphasis given to particular regions, cities and geographical features.
- Data to educate you how the archeology, geography, and history of the Bible influenced routes, settlement, climate, communication and history.
- Facts that will help you better recognize that the Bible was written in a very specific historical and geographical context, thereby helping you better understand the surrounding circumstances of Bible events and giving you richer insights into the text.
- Tools to help you describe important physical aspects of the Land of the Bible; helping you to put in plain words their effects on Bible events, natural gateways, patterns of settlement, climate, and communication.
- Examples how archaeology helps you better understand and explain daily life in biblical times.
Tom Meyer has an MA in the Historical Geography of Israel and another MA in Middle East Culture and Religion from Jerusalem University College. He is currently working towards a PHD and Mrs. His ministry Wordsower tells complete books of the Holy Bible word for word from memory. www.thescripturecannotbebroken.comсвети георгиikoni
September 6th, 2010 09:53am
Eric Peterman
We experienced a very exciting and moving day this past Sunday afternoon. Our fellowship held a baptism at the home of one of the families in our church. The water was cool but hearts were warmed by the love of the Lord and appreciation for the support of everyone present to witness this important day.
In all, eleven people confirmed a public confession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ by being baptized. Many shared their stories of how the Spirit of God brought them to the point of trust and faith in the saving work of Christ and the truth of the gospel. The theme of the power of God’s amazing grace came through again and again.
Those being baptized ranged in age from a youth of eight up to a “young-at-heart” seventy year old veteran. Especially touching was the baptism of both a mother and her adult daughter. They both came to saving faith in the Lord recently, and the daughter in a very dramatic way upon waking from a coma from which she was not expected to recover!
God is on the move in Anderson Valley, and we are all so thankful and joyous to be His children.ПРАВОСЛАВНАТА ИКОНАПравославни икониikoniИкониПодаръциикониикониикони на светцииконописikoni
August 31st, 2010 09:41am
Eric Peterman
Recently our fellowship has been enjoying singing a great anthem, written by Michael W. Smith. It’s a touching tribute to the power and efficiency of the scriptures to impact the life of the believer who heeds the ancient words.
Click here to listen and watch Ancient Words in Youtube. Enjoy!
August 27th, 2010 07:58am
Eric Peterman
Once in a while even CNN gets it right. In this intimidating and sobering article, Author: More teens becoming ‘fake’ Christians, John Blake nails it!
He says that the Christianity that most teens raised in churches get is not orthodox and living. It is a ‘moralistic therapeutic deism.’ This is a wake-up call on how Christian parents ought to live their lives and how young people see right through the facade of an anemic Christianity.
Mutant Christianity: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism.
This brings to light a piercing issue that the apostle Paul urged the Corinthians to contemplate:
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you– unless, of course, you fail the test? …2 Corinthians 13:5
Christians! Parents! What exactly do you believe and how exactly does it play out in your decisions and in your daily life?
June 30th, 2010 10:06am
Eric Peterman
This entry in the June 22nd Our Daily Bread was so profound that it bears repeating here.
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In a commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:15, Martin Luther cites the story of Themistocles, the soldier and statesman who commanded the Athenian squadron. Through his strategy, he won the Battle of Salamis, drove the Persian army from Greek soil, and saved his city.
He by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that same poor man. Ecclesiastes 9:15
A few years later, he fell out of favor, was ostracized by his countrymen, and was banished from Athens. Thus, Luther concludes, “Themistocles did much good for his city, but received much ingratitude.”
The crowd, for some reason, seems to ignore or quickly forget the good that the poor and humble man accomplishes through his wisdom. No matter. “Wisdom is [still] better than strength” even if “the poor man’s wisdom is despised” (v.16). It’s better to be a quiet, honest sage who, though forgotten, leaves much good behind, than a swaggering, strident fool who, though many applaud him, “destroys much good” (v.18). Accordingly, what matters in the end is not the recognition and gratitude we receive for the work we’ve done, but the souls of those gentle folk in whom we’ve sown the seeds of righteousness. Put another way: “Wisdom is justified by all her children” (Luke 7:35). Whom have you influenced through your wise and godly wisdom? – David Roper
Help me to walk so close to Thee
That those who know me best can see
I live as godly as I pray,
And Christ is real from day to day. —Ryberg
A wise person sets his earthly goals on heavenly gains.
October 29th, 2009 05:24pm
Eric Peterman
| Well, ok, maybe it’s not quite as amazing or dramatic as all that. We’re just changing the time of our Sunday service and Wednesday evening Bible study in order to better accomodate the changing needs of folks in our fellowship.
Beginning Nov 1st, 2009 (Daylight Savings – Remember to set your clocks back Saturday night):
- Sunday Services: we’re changing from 9:30am to 10:00am.
- Wednesday Bible Studies: changing from 7pm to 6:30pm.
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October 14th, 2009 11:22am
Eric Peterman
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“I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen, not only that I see it, but by it I see everything else.” — CS Lewis |
October 14th, 2009 10:20am
Eric Peterman
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Al Mohler warns parents of the upside-down portrayal of the proper parent/child relationship found in contemporary picture books for children. It’s an apt warning for all of us trying to raise respectful, God-fearing, well adjusted children to be aware of, and push back hard against such damaging influences. |
October 5th, 2009 02:19pm
Eric Peterman
| Part 2 of the series on self-deception, on SharperIron.org. This one covers group-think and group-deception. |
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