Jack Wellman
I m a pastor at Mulvane Brethren Church (KS) & author who gives free training for Effective Evangelism at various churches in the states and have published 3 books on Amazon: Teaching Children The Gospel , Do Babies Go To Heaven?, Why Does God Allow Suffering? , & Blind Chance or Intelligent Design?, Empirical Methodologies & the Bible . Contact me about free Evangelism Training that uses methods that Jesus used to reach the lost for door-to-door, Outreach, etc.
Read More »
...
- Page Views
- 191,859
- Content
- 217
- Fans
- 316
- Contributor since
- 4/27/2009
Education/Experience
Studied for Masters in Seminary at Southern Cal Seminary, BA s (Edu/History), Minor in TheologyMotto
People don't care how much you know...until they know how much you care.
Displaying Results 1 - 200 (of 217) for All Content
Next »
-
Suffer the ChildrenSome foster children have been through more pain and suffering in their childhood than most adults will face in their lifetime. Read the account of one young child's experience. -
How to Stop GossipWhat are effective ways to stop gossip dead in its tracks? Read on to find out how to tame the tongue. -
What Will Heaven Be Like?Have you ever wondered what will heaven will be like? What does the Bible describe as the future home of every believer? You might be in for a few surprises. -
Practicing Pure Religion in Nursing HomesWhat are ways that you can practice what the Bible calls "pure religion?" It's easier than you might think. -
Lazarus and MeWhat could we have in common with Lazarus when Jesus raised him from the dead? The answer might surprise you because it's more than you might think. -
God Plus OneWhen the odds seem insurmountable, you can actually have a majority with God. -
Walking with GodWhat does it mean when the Bible said, "Enoch walked with God?" Why does the Bible call believers to walk with God? -
Hope for a Broken World by Robert O. AdairHere is a book review of Dr. Robert O. Adair's book, Hope for a Broken World -
Last Dying WishFeline Leukemia took our beloved pet from us but not before he showed us something very special. -
The Cost of FreedomThis poem gives tribute to all of those who have and are presently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. -
The Prodigal CatWhen we had given up searching for our beloved pet, we had the surprise of our lives. We were searching for her but she had found us. -
God Is in the StormRead about one man's personal journey of his family through cancer, death, and suffering and see how this man sees life through the lens of eternity. -
Memorial Day HaikuA traditional haiku for Memorial Day. -
Love Is a VerbLove is not just a feeling, or a passion, or just saying "I love you." Love is what you do. -
Under ConstructionRead how you can take heart that you are not completed until that day and to learn how to forgive yourself. -
Lamb of God (Haiku)What Haiku can describe the indescribable?
-
Greater Love Has No ManJesus paid a penalty for the debt that He did not owe so that we could be forgiven for a penalty that we could not pay.
-
Dying for CompanyA majority of nursing home residents never receive visitors and many of these residents will die within the first two years of living there. Are these two facts related?
-
The Hearth of Friends in Winter’s ChillThe older I get, the more valued my friends become to me. As the days fly by, as I cling to them tight, my friends I treasure, each day and each night.
-
Timeless Security in a New YearThe Apostle Paul stressed looking forward and pressing on to the high prize of our calling instead of looking back to what was. Happiness is not the goal but the journey.
-
The Origins of ChristmasHave you ever wondered about the origins of Christmas? You might be surprised to know just how this holiday came into existence.
-
What Christians BelieveWhat are the basic tenets of the Christian faith that come directly from the Bible? Here is what most Christians have bet their lives on in the past 2,000 years.
-
Black and Bruised FridayBeware of Black Friday. No, its not about the Stock Market and its not about the Friday before Easter. Its an event where you are safer running with the bulls than you are shopping for bargains.
-
The Origins of ThanksgivingWhat were the original ideas behind the American holiday, Thanksgiving. You might be surprised by how it all began and when it all started.
-
The Powers in the Message - Not the MessengerTelling others about Christ does not depend upon you. The power is in the message and not the messenger. It is not your responsibility, it is their response to His ability but it is your responsibility to share it.
-
Become as Little ChildrenRead about the true story of the faith and trust of a young boy that reflects the unconditional love of Christ for all who would come to him.
-
Should Harold Camping Be a Stockbroker or a Sports Bookie?Harold Camping fails again at yet another "end of the world" prophecy. Hasn't he ever read the Bible? What key Bible verse does he ignore that Himself Jesus spoke?
-
The Radical ChristianChristians often are seeking the will of God. They want to know what God's purpose is for their life. Read this and find out clearly what the will of God is for your life.
-
Who is the Author of the Gospel of Mark?Mark is said to be the author of his gospel but who really wrote it? Whose is the ultimate source of this gospel? The answer might surprise you.
-
Charles Spurgeon on the Ten CommandmentsWhat did one of the most famous preachers think about the Ten Commandments? Did he believe that they are still relevant today?
-
Miracle Healers or Fake Dealers?Here is how you can spot a fake faith healer and to see what the Bible actually says that the sick are supposed to do when they have infirmities.
-
Pray for Your PastorFifteen hundred pastors leave the church every month while eighty percent of seminary graduates will leave the ministry within the first five years. Read stunning statistics why it is more important than ever to pray for your pastor.
-
The Great OmissionOver 50% of those polled from ages 25 to 69 are open to someone coming to their door to invite them to church even though less than 4% of churches nationwide have an active Outreach program.
-
Carnal ChristiansWe are not saved by works but for works so what is the fate of a no-works carnal Christian?
-
August 6th, a Time of Fasting and PrayerThe Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, has called for a national day of fasting and prayer on Saturday, August 6th. I am going to encourage the church I am the under-shepherd at to join in.
-
Victory Life MinistriesHow is this church successfully reaching out to those who most churches and society tend to avoid? Find out how Victory Life Ministries is making a difference for eternity, one soul at a time.
-
Charles Spurgeon on the Centrality of ChristMany messages from the pulpit are nothing more than a real good, feel good message that has no long lasting impact. Find out what's missing.
-
Home Sick CureAfter being gone for about 10 days, I have grown more to appreciate what home is all about. Its all about family.
-
Opportunities Gone, Paradise LostWhat do Muhammad, Kublai Khan, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common? Something very surprising.
-
The Gates of HellThe choice is simple. If you walk past Calvary, you go directly to the gates of hell. Here's how to instead go to the pearly gates.
-
Camping Out for the LordHere is yet another dooms day prediction about to fail. Harold Camping's convinced millions worldwide that Jesus is coming on Saturday, May 21st, 2011.
-
The Dark Side of the UniverseIn our universe Dark Matter resides within Dark Energy, a so called Cosmological Constant. What is Dark Energy and Dark Matter and what is their purpose in the universe?
-
Why We Love Our PetsPets love their owners in such an unconditional way that I asked myself the question: Why do our pets love us without question?
-
How to Start a Spiritual ConversationHere is an effective way to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that is non-offensive and easy to remember. You can use this method with anyone, anywhere, at any time.
-
Christianity - Living in the Body of ChristHow does the Christian affect the church and what does being a brother or sister in the church mean? Is the church a building and how are Christians to relate to one another?
-
When Your Children Scream "I Hate You!"What do you do when your children scream at you "I hate you!"? What does the parent do? What is the best thing you can do in this situation?
-
Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus ChristIs there any proof of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Could you prove it to anyone who would ask you about it? Yes you can!
-
The Parent's Guide to Protecting Children from PedophilesThe author reveals clear signs and symptoms of children who have had to endure such a terrible and criminal acts and how to take preventative measures to keep this crime from occurring.
-
Effective Evangelism Door to DoorEvangelism Unlimited is an awesome way to share the gospel while at the same time showing the community you and your church cares about them. All the resources are absolutely free.
-
Torn Apart/RestoredWhat is broken heals all the more stronger and shows that its not all the sinners' responsibility; it is their response to His ability. Holiness is not the way to Jesus -- Jesus is the way to holiness.
-
The Pink Cross Foundation Takes on PornographyThere is a Christian non-profit organization that is taking on about one of the worst scourges and blight on human society; pornography. See how they are taking on this battle of the mind.
-
How to Create Your Own Bible StudiesBy printing out chapters or scriptures in the Bible and putting the question who, what, when, where, why, and how to them. See my latest to see how you can create your own.
-
A Funeral for Baby"Mommy, what does God look like?" Today this girl could tell us a few things about what God looks like and also give us a vivid description of what heaven is like.
-
My Baby Went to Heaven Last NightMommy, what does God look like? This little 5-year-old knows what God looks like now for she is in heaven today.
-
The Cambrian Explosion and the Incompatibility of EvolutionThree hundred million fossils are held, 100 million species are known, yet there is not even one complete set or partial set of transitional fossils showing one specie evolving into another. Why is there a roaring silence of evidence?
-
Egyptian Unrest - Dangers of Spreading Violence?With the dangerous unrest in Egypt is it made even more dangerous with the threat of this violence spreading through out the Middle East? What does this portend for Israel's future?
-
The Ugliness of PornographyFifty Three percent of men are addicted to pornography. Every one in three pastors struggle with this. There was a 33% increase in women becoming addicted to it. Learn how to shatter this stronghold to pieces.
-
Now Counts ForeverThe only thing we can bring to heaven with us are the souls of men and women who we witness too about the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ.
-
Creating a Prison or Jail MinistryYou can either write letters to prisoners or start a prison ministry yourself. Here are easy to follow steps in order to share the gospel with those who are incarcerated.
-
The Unforgiven: Judging a Book by Its CoverYou can not always judge a book by its cover. The same truth holds with human beings. No one knows what is inside the person. What it means to be forgiven and to be forgiving.
-
Church Bulletin Bloopers and BlundersHere is a collection of a few of the best church bulletin blunders that I have found. These are real bulletins that churches printed and were read by the congregations and you just won't believe them.
-
Fred Phelp's Westboro Church Pickets Our ChurchOn Sunday, December 19th, 2010, Fred Phelps Westboro Baptist Church picketed our Mulvane Brethren Church in Mulvane, Kansas. How did we respond?
-
Westboro Church to Picket Our ChurchFred Phelps Westboro Church of Topeka coming to picket our local church on Sunday, December 19th at the beginning of our services on Sunday, December 19th. Find out why.
-
Are the Ten Commandments Still Relevant Today?Do you think the Ten Commandments are still valid for this day and age? Are they outdated? Do you think Jesus nailed them to the cross? What does the Bible say and what does Jesus say about the Ten Commandments.
-
If Anyone Is Thirsty - The Woroniecki Family's StoryThe Woroniecki family are going into all the world. In fact they are turning the world upside down. And the world will never be the same.
-
But God.."but God" it is fantastically good news even if you think you have too much baggage, too many sins to overcome, too much to have forgiven. Rest assured that Holiness is not the way to Jesus, Jesus is the way to holiness.
-
Letters to Death RowThe clock slowly ticks away, and the hours swiftly rush by. You are waiting for your eternal destiny...death. Is there any hope if you are sitting on Death Row?
-
Hell's Best Kept SecretWhat is it that the Devil doesn't want you to know about? What important secret does he want you to be kept in the dark about? It might surprise you.
-
DesperadosWhat does a person do when they have no home, no car, no food, no job, no money and no friends? There's only one thing that a desperado can do.
-
Jesus' Amazing Fulfillment of Hundreds of PropheciesThere are far too many prophecies of Jesus Christ that were prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament to leave room of any doubt that He is the Son of God.
-
A Split-Second from DeathHe was only a split-second from death. Only a shadow saved his life and he would never, ever be the same again. For him, it changed his entire eternity.
-
Organ Donations - the Gift of LifeWhat are some of the reasons that you might like to sign up to donate your organs? Plenty! You could be a hero, saving someone's mom, or dad, or brother.
-
The God Delusion Debate - Richard Dawkins Vs. John LennoxOxford University Professors Richard Dawkins debates with John Lennox, in an Evolution vs. Creation debate that addresses the most perplexing issues between both sides.
-
How to Receive the Desires of Our HeartEvery human alive has a desire of their heart. They aspire to be, they hope to become, they strive to do; something that is in their heart. Here's how to receive the desires of your heart.
-
Did Jesus Believe in Evolution?If you could ask Jesus about evolution, would He say He believed in it? You can find His answer in the scriptures.
-
Gone PhishingThe phishing schemers are getting more and more clever. Find out the latest free federal websites to protect you from being scammed, defrauded, phished or having your identity stolen.
-
Skunks, Spiders and Snakes: The Least Are the GreatestI love the underdog, the unlovable, the least regarded. Even spiders, snakes, and skunks have a purpose.
-
Blue Jay Bombers and Parental SacrificeBlue Jays have given their lives defending their nestlings. Parents do the same thing everyday for their children, watching, protecting, & giving their lives in a labor of love until they leave the nest.
-
The History of Independence Day and the Declaration of IndependenceRead about the origins of the Declaration of Independence and the launching of a nation and its celebration of Independence Day. You may have a few surprises to read about.
-
Biblical Signs of the End of the World and Christ's ReturnJesus Christ, Paul, Peter, John, and Daniel describe the signs in the earth and in society that appear just prior to Jesus' return and it is closer today than ever.
-
Missing Links, Missing History and Missing EvidenceEvolutionists in 2009 unveiled a nine month old primate, Darwinius maxillae, found in Messel Germany, touting it as concrete evidence of a missing link between humans and hominids. Opps...wrong again!
-
The Importance of a "Father's Day"The overwhelming conclusion about involved fathers is that children get better grades, get along better with others, are less likely to be involved with pre-marital sex, alcohol and drugs.
-
Do You Believe in Angels?What does the Bible say about angels. Do they have a specific purpose for us? Does each child and believer actually have a specially sent angel?
-
Thus Saith Man or Thus Saith the Lord - Can You Believe the Bible?Was the Bible written by man or by God Himself? If by man, then it could contain prejudices and errors. If by God, then we would expect it to be perfect.
-
Fal$e Profit$ of God - Overturning the Moneychangers TablePromising what they can't deliver, telling people they can get their homes paid off or out of mortgage is nothing less than stealing the widow's mite, robbing hope, and making God out to be a quid pro quo God.
-
Memorial Day and MiraclesWhether you believe in miracles or not, there are multiple thousands that have been documented; too many to document and to cover in one article. Here are a few.
-
Blessings Magazine to Debut in June 2010A brand new Christian Magazine debut's in June, called Blessings. This magazine has something for everyone with content for Christians and for non-Christians as well.
-
Scientists Create New Life Form - Not so Fast!Has Dr. Venter really created a new life form? Does this mean mankind can now create life forms from non-living, inorganic matter? Not so fast.
-
The Hounds of Heaven Pursuing YouWho pursues us like no human lover ever would & would go to the ends of the earth to draw us to Himself & looks for us and seeks us out to no end?
-
Why Does God Allow Suffering? - the Purpose Behind ItWhy does God allow suffering in Christians and the world? What is the purpose behind it?
-
Gifts for the HomelessConservative estimates are that there are over one million homeless in the U.S. How can one person make a difference?
-
How to Present the Gospel to Young ChildrenChildren take words in a literal sense. Rather than telling children to let Jesus come into his heart, its better to state that its about believing in Jesus Christ & committing your life to Him.
-
Extreme Makeover - the Human EditionThis is the greatest and most extreme makeover that any human being will ever have in their life.
-
The Theory of Spontaneous Generation of Life - Louis Pasteur Weighs inWhat is being taught is that simple chemicals became concentrated in the ocean, making an organic broth of ever more complex chemicals out of which life emerged. Is this true?
-
Happy Mother's Day - the Hand that Rocks the CradleA mother's love is so essential to life and a healthy and happy adulthood. Children can actually die from a lack of love.
-
Why Prayers Are Blocked, Delayed or DeniedThere are three major roadblocks to prayer that prevents them from reaching the throne of God & results in them bouncing off the ceiling. What are these prayer blockers?
-
Richard Dawkins' Climbing Mount Improbable: Blind Chance or Intelligent Design?Are humans just an accident by chance& emerge from a pre-biotic soup? Or was there purpose and design behind human life? I examine Richard Dawkins' Climbing Mount Improbable
-
Jesus Reveals the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in RevelationIs the Book of Revelation an enigma to you? What do the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse represent? Let Jesus' own words explain it.
-
One Year Anniversary at Associated ContentIt is hard to believe that Monday, April 19th is my one year anniversary. Take a walk with me down memory lane of my first year.
-
What Evolutionists Won't Tell You About Evolution - Paleontologist's Trade SecretsThe lack of fossil evidence has been the paleontologists trade secret. Here is why the theory of evolution can never become a fact.
-
Find Out What Your Name Means - Living Up to Your NameNames have meaning & whether your parents knew it or not, you may have been named after some trait or past family lineage or trade. Find out what your name means.
-
The Gospel According to Oprah - No Need for Jesus in Finding GodOprah's new age philosophy teaches there are many paths to God, teachings its from good works, and not through faith alone in Jesus.
-
Is This the Real Face of Jesus? the History Channel InvestigatesDoes The History Channel's "The Real Face of Jesus" allowing humans to see for the first time in nearly 2,000 years, what Jesus may have actually looked like?
-
Jesus Christ the Messiah: His Passion, His Crucifixion and His ResurrectionHe had rent the veil at the Temple once and forever. The separation was ended. We have been redeemed, restored and reborn, so rejoice.
-
A Historical Look at Jesus' ResurrectionThat Jesus was raised from the dead is confirmed by the testimonies of several hundred eye witnesses; that many witnesses simply can't all be wrong.
-
Life is Not FairChildren are the same way as many adults. They sense injustice in the world. Why does life seem so unfair?
-
Who was Barabbas - the Easter Story of the Passover LambWhen Jesus stood condemned to die by crucifixion & was clearly innocent and Barabbas was set free, who was absolutely guilty, there seemed something disturbing wrong.
-
My End of the Journey with a Homeless ManRead the conclusion of "Bill", a homeless man who found hope and a new home. We can't find homes for everyone but we can help one person, one at a time.
-
Infamous Quotes from Famous People - You Said What?!I have said many things that came out just plain ignorant sounding. The good news is that I'm not alone. Read these infamous quotes from famous people
-
Religious Persecution Growing in IranIran has one of the worst Human Rights records in history & the problems are growing, with hundreds of non-Islamic's being jailed, tortured & killed.
-
Donating Blood for Your Own GoodDonating blood actually lowers the risk of many common health problems & chronic conditions & is the next best thing to getting your blood-works testing done, absolutely free.
-
Love and Respect: What Women and Men NeedLove & respect message is about how women can fulfill their need to be loved by giving men what they need; respect. And men can fulfill their need to be respected by giving women what they need; love.
-
A Closer Look at the Da Vinci CodeThe book disputes the divinity of Jesus, insists that Jesus was married & He & Mary Magdalene had a child & Mary was a part of the Holy Grail & even in Da Vinci's The Last Supper.
-
The Invisible People - My Journey with a Homeless ManThe number of homeless people is growing exponentially. They are invisible to most people...out of the public eye. Journey with me & a homeless man to see where we go.
-
Jobs Hope Solution Article CenterFind free articles, author connections, help with software development as well as web site construction & learn how to publish a book or eBook.
-
The Absolute Impossibility of Disproving God's ExistenceTo say "there is no God," is to make an absolute statement for which you can not prove. To say absolutes don't exist how can one be absolutely sure?
-
The Moral Argument for God - C. S. Lewis Weighs InThe "Moral Argument" for C. S. Lewis is as follows: 1.) If God does not exist, objective moral values & duties do not exist. 2.) Objective moral values & duties do exist. 3.) Therefore, God exists.
-
The "Call 1-800" Website DetectivesHave you ever received a call from a 1-800 number? The next time you get a call from an 1-800 number, try this website at http://800notes.com/ Sound too good to be true? Then be wary.
-
Dark Night of the Soul - Clinical DepressionHere is a list of signs and symptoms to find out if you or someone you know has clinical depression. Find out the causes & what can can be done about it.
-
Pay it Forward - Teaching Children to Help OthersPaying forward good deeds is contagious. You can make a persons day by one simple act of kindness. Show children how to do just this.
-
Separation of Church and State and Public Schools Science CurriculumIs separation of church and state in the constitution? The Supreme Court has made clear that the teaching of creation science can not be legally prohibited from being taught in the classroom
-
Promoting Sexuality for Ten Year Olds: Planned Parenthood Goes to Far!Planned Parenthood says young children are denied the pleasurable & positive aspects of sex as a postive force,a source of pleasure,their human rights & an expression of self.
-
Frozen in Time - Forever Young by CryonicsDeceased people are being frozen today for a hoped-for future cure someday or to travel in space.
-
The Big Bang BustDoes the Big Bang Theory fit a Biblical description and explanation of creation? Does one eliminate the other possibility? Can they co-exist?
-
Grace and Mercy DefinedGrace: Where we get what we really don't deserve. Mercy: Where we don't' get what we really do deserve.
-
Missing Links or Fossil Phonies?With an estimated 300 million species on earth & another estimated 100 million fossils, no one has yet found even one single set of transitional fossils.
-
Blood Donors Versus CancerYou can donate intentionally, for the express purpose of helping cancer patients who need blood just as badly as someone bleeding from an accident in some hospital.
-
Your Imperishable Inheritance Even the IRS Can't TouchInheritances are only temporary & can be taxed by the IRS, but God's is permanent and imperishable & will never ever be destroyed or lost or taken away by anyone.
-
What Are the Odds for Life?How did life come about? Could there be life elsewhere in the universe? Did life evolve spontaneously? What are the odds for this?
-
Kansas Schools Shrinking Budget, Bulging Classrooms and Disappearing SchoolsMy wife's elementary school has cut lighting, lowered the heat, cut field trips, after school programs, aides, & soon, some teachers, & in time, even the school may be gone.
-
Is it the Lost Tomb of Christ, or Lost Tomb of Facts?If anything was lost, it was the Discover Channels facts in this sensationalizing of The Lost Tomb of Christ.
-
A Mothers Love - a Valentine PoemThe hand that rocks the craddle, rules the world, & a mothers love just plain rocks. A valentine poem for all you mothers & a look at famous Biblical mothers.
-
How to Write and Self-Publish Your Own BookHave you ever wanted to publish your own book? It was not as hard as you think. Find out which is best, a publisher or a self publisher & which self-publisher is best.
-
Creating a Prayer Journal from a Prayer ListDid you know God keeps records of us in a book? See how you can make a simple prayer list into a Prayer Journal.
-
Miracles Happen Every Day - the Greatest Miracle of AllMiracles far greater than those in the biblical times are still happening today. And, by far, these may be the greatest miracles of all!
-
The Miss-History Channel and CNN's Break-ing NewsHistory repeats itself; the Miss-History Channel, CNN, & Fox, "Breaking-News" that wasn't originally broken & National Geographic's graphical errors.
-
Violence Against Women - Protecting YourselfWhat are the signs and ways in which women can protect themselves against violence?
-
Archeology and the BibleWhat Archeologists, Anthropologists, & Historians continue to uncover are artifacts that are specifically mentioned in the Old Testament & the New Testament.
-
Cheating Death - Children Fighting for Their LifeNo child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. See how the No. 1 pediatric cancer care hospital, St. Jude Children's never turns a child away.
-
Ghandi - a Man of Principle, a Man of PeaceHis peaceful approaches to social change, unify people groups & ideals, & pursuit for India's independence, made him one of the most influential leaders in the world.
-
EternityWhat living legacy lasts beyond our life? What is important today is a treasure. What lasts beyond our life is priceless.
-
When Christians Wield Sword Against ChristiansThe sword, which is the Word of God, is the only offense weapon we have against the enemy, but too often Christians wield the sword against each other (Eph 6).
-
The Eagle - Symbolism of God's NatureDuring times of famine, an eagle will tear off part of its own flesh & blood to prevent it's young from starving to death; it represents sovereignty & supremacy.
-
Is the Lost Gospel of Judas of Biblical Origin?What are the facts behind the Gospel of Judas and the Gospel of Mary? Is there any creedence to them at all?
-
Cluster Headaches - What is Their Source?, What is Their Cure?Cluster headaches have been termed "suicide headaches" because they hurt so badly that the person wants relief so badly that they even consider suicide.
-
Three Types of Parents - Which Are You?There are primarily three types of parents: The Drill Sergeant, the Search and Rescuer, and the Consultant. Which are you? Which would you like to be?
-
Abandoned Kittens Left To DieAnimals are abandoned every day. With helpless kittens without a mother, their fate is sealed...or is it?
-
Happy New Year - Looking Back to Look ForwardThe past is tied to the present, and sometimes pulls on the future. Janus is named the god of beginnings, but let me tell you about the God of real beginnings.
-
Christ Plus Works Equals NothingIt is not by grace plus stop smoking or grace plus weekly church attendance or grace plus baptism or grace plus stop drinking, its unmerited, undeserved, & completely free. If we judge other people's behavior, we condemn our own selves.
-
Fishing for Souls - Casting Nets for JesusActually, God catches them & He cleans them. We only hook em. God reels them in, or actually the Holy Spirit does this work. It's not a work of any man or woman but of the Holy Spirit alone.
-
The Holy Trinity By Visual ExampleMy wife & children are all equal before God & we are all equal (although not in authority)& work together in one family, similar to the work of the Holy Trinity. We are all different, yet one family: The Wellmans!
-
The Mystery of the Holy Trinity and the Role of the Father, the Son and the Holy SpiritThe mystery of the Holy Trinity in Three Persons is beyond human comprehension.
-
Suffering - Storms of Correction and Storms of PerfectionIt's beyond our ability to understand why some suffering occurs. Mankind just can't comprehend what God is doing behind the scenes.
-
Hope for the HomelessThere is hope for the homeless,for the jobless, the food-less, and the hopeless: hope of breaking the poverty cycle. Here's how to break that cycle.
-
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with ChildrenA young child entered the kitchen & reached into a draw to pull out a long knife & pointed the knife at his heart. Mom screamed, "What are you doing?" The child said that he was going to cut his heart open to let Jesus come into it.
-
What Are the Odds of Jesus' 700 Plus Prophecies Fulfillment?What are the odds that only 48 of the more than 700 [that we know of] prophecies of Jesus were fulfilled? Its 10 to the 157th power or 1 in 100, 000, 000, 000, 000, and 000!
-
Getting Rich by Giving Away - Would Jesus Drive a Mercedes Benz?I heard a TV evangelist once say that "If Jesus were here on the earth, He'd probably drive a Mercedes Benz"! This could not be more wrong.
-
Christian Apologetics - Defending the FaithWhat is Christian Apologetics? It's not an apology for believing in God but it examines the hard evidence of what we do have, as opposed to what is assumed.
-
How to Fireproof Your MarriageMarriage takes a lot of hard work. Many marriages are on cruise control. Here's how to avoid having your marriage or relationship go up in flames.
-
The Mystery of the Magi - the How, Where, When, Who and Why of Finding Baby JesusHow did the wise men know Who to look for, what to look for, when to find Him, and where to find Him & how to find the baby King & Messiah?
-
The Real Lord's Prayer - How to Pray, How Not to PrayThe Lord's prayer may not be what you think it is? Find out what the real Lord's Prayer is, from Jesus own lips.
-
You Are the Salt of the EarthWhy did Jesus use the analogy of salt concerning Christians? There are some very good reasons for it & they are perfectly fitting descriptions of the Christian life.
-
The History of Christmas Past - Worldwide Traditions of ChristmasWhere did the traditons come from? What do other nations do that is unique in celebrating Christmas? What are the origins of them?
-
G-Rated Jokes for the Whole FamilyThe funniest jokes you can share with family, children, at church, anywhere. Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor? Jokes can be clean and funny! : - )
-
Do Pets Go to Heaven?What does the Bible say about pets going to heaven? What does C.S. Lewis think about pets going there? Is there hope in seeing them again?
-
The Three Surprises We'll Find in HeavenWhat are the three surprises that every saved person will find when they get to heaven? The answers might surprise you.
-
The Logical ArgumentA self-created universe is "...a logical and rational impossibility," and "for something to create itself it must be before it is.
-
AD(H)D Attention Deficit or Gifted Learner?Is AD(H)D a learning deficit or a blessing? What is it? How do you deal with it? A case manager investigates.
-
Biblical Manuscripts and the Inerrancy of the Old TestamentWith the vast amount of empirical evidence of the Bible's unchanging Word, it's authenticity, truthfulness, prophetic fulfillments, it is no doubt the divinely inspired Word of the Living God.
-
Biblical Manuscripts and the Inerrancy of the New TestamentThere is a vast amount of empirical evidence of the Bible of it's authenticity, truthfulness, prophetic fulfillments,& that it is the divinely inspired Word of the Living God.
-
Our Shepherd is the DoorWhen a shepherd lies down at night to guard the sheep He lays at the door and no one can come in or go out without first going thru the shepherd.
-
What is the Unpardonable Sin?What is the unpardonable sin? How can we avoid committing it? How do we know when we have committed it?
-
Silent NightIn Europe's theatre of World War I, their swept a deadly line in the sand, filled with blood, sweat and tears, back & forth, when suddenly, there was a "silent night".
-
Season of GivingThe greatest givers remain the private citizens. They are by far the most altruistic. And Americans in general give nearly twice as much, per capita, than any other nation on earth.
-
Hope of the RaptureA pre-tribulation rapture seems to fit the context of Paul's comments as well as those of Jude (:14-15) and Peter (II Pet. 3:7, 12) who say that the saints are not the intended recipients of God's wrath. Without Jesus, God's wrath would still be on us.
-
Not by WorksThe salvation that God has provided through Jesus Christ is by grace. "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast (Eph. 2:8-9).
-
Black and Blue FridayBlack Friday is about the busiest shopping day of the year...and the most dangerous. The Running of the Bulls has nothing on this day.
-
20122012. Will this be the end of the world? What about the Mayan calendar? The Bible Code? The end of the Jewish Calendar? What's fact & what's fiction?
-
Become as Little ChildrenUnless you become like little children you can never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever will humble himself therefore & become like this little child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven(Matt. 18:2-4).
-
$eed$ of FaithThere are many wolves in sheep's clothing. False gospels like the health, wealth and prosperity gospels, which are really no gospels at all. They promise what they themselves can not deliver.
-
Eternal Security Part 3 of 3The meaning of predestination means that we were adopted as children of God, chosen before the earth even existed, and like a couple who plans to have children, they fully intend not to leave their children as orphans or give up on them.
-
Eternal Security Part 2 of 3Can a saved person's name be erased from the Book of Life? Can a saved person be lost again? What does the Bible say?
-
Eternal Security - Part OneCan a person's name be erased from the Book of Life? Can one commit the "unpardonable sin" today? Can a person lose their salvation after they have been saved? Is it a true saying that "Once saved, always saved?".
-
Angels Watching Over UsTake comfort in the knowledge that we are secure in Christ's & The Father's hands (John 10:28-29)& that He's dispensed angels for our physical protection and strengthening (Heb. 1:14).
-
What Happens to Babies After They Die?After a baby dies, where do they go? What about the unborn, still-born, aborted fetuses, young children and special needs children? Where do they go after death? Is there hope for someone who has lost one so precious?
-
How to Be an Effective WitnessGod doesn't just want more Christians. And He certainly doesn't need more religious people. God desires disciples after Jesus' own heart; in sharing His testimony about inheriting eternal life through Jesus Christ.
-
Knowledge Without Love is ToxicThe proverbial portion of the verse, "knowledge puffs up," regularly echoes through the corridors of our churches. It is a subtle rebuke of a believer seemingly falling in love with learning and correcting or chastising those who know less than they do.
-
BeethovenBeethoven's 5th Symphony, next to Handle's Messiah, is the most widely recognized song in the world. You can almost hear the tragedy & triumph. In Moonlight Sonata, you are with him, with a full moon, undergoing a painful isolation.
-
Finding God in the ShackWhen The Shack came out in paperback in 2007, it received critical acclaims and critical reviews. Some even called the book heretical and un-biblical. They, and I too an extent, could not have been more wrong.
-
Who Needs Church?Who needs church!? They are already Christian and therefore don't really need to attend church. They are already saved and no one needs a church to be saved.
-
World Organ Donor DayWhat if you had an organ that could save someone's life and you died and dying with you was another persons only chance at life? If only you'd known...
-
Going to the DogsThere is a rising menace growing in rural and suburban America. And not only in the States, but in fact it is becoming a global concern. The rising threat comes from wild packs of feral dogs.
-
Albert Schweitzer's Reverence for LifeSchweitzer was living proof of his philosophy. putting theory into practice at his hospital in Africa. Those whom no one else would treat, patients with leprosy and the dreaded African sleeping sickness, he treated with great love and respect.
-
Identity TheftIf something sounds too good to be true, it's false. I have never met anyone who makes $25 per blog, or makes a hundred dollars a day just reading emails!
-
The Dark Side of the UniverseDark Energy and Matter are the same thing, except one is unseen and undetected energy that joins with the Dark Matter in acting as a cohesive force in galaxies. It is not Star War's "dark side" but the truth of it is stranger than fiction.
-
ForgivenessForgiveness is a two way healing balm. It penetrates the forgiven as much as the forgiver.
-
There's Power in the BloodDonating blood lowers blood pressure, raises good cholesterol levels (HDL) while lowering the bad (LDL). It also reduces dangerous platelets or clots.
-
Love: the Wonder DrugLove is a miracle in itself. It extends life, kills pain, heals illness, and increases when it's given away
-
Shoot for the MoonWhat was John F. Kennedy thinking when he stated that the U.S. would send a man to the moon and back to earth, in 1961? Why?
-
Why Does God Allow Suffering?Why does God allow suffering that He could prevent? Will the world be restored and the suffering stopped?