http://everydaychristian.com Biblical truth for everyday life en bob.kellemen@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-15T09:55:22+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10666/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10666/#When:09:00:28Z When I first read the Anne of Avonlea books, I galloped through them. Would the ever faithful Gilbert finally break through Anne’s reserve? However, as I re-read them now, I sense that the author, … 2012-05-16T09:00:28+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10665/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10665/#When:09:45:43Z When some patients visit their Doctor, they don’t like to share their symptoms. Instead they say they are fine and that all is well. But just as they are leaving, (or with spouse prodding … 2012-05-15T09:45:43+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10664/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10664/#When:09:41:10Z Mark 15:23- And they [attempted to] give Him wine mingled with myrrh, but He would not take it (AMP). I am an emotional eater. I used to have one cure for everything that troubled … 2012-05-14T09:41:10+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10663/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10663/#When:06:00:40Z Why is food such a big deal? I don’t know your answer but I know mine. I over-indulge to be comforted and nurtured. These goals continually get me in trouble on the scale. That’s … 2012-05-13T06:00:40+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10662/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/10662/#When:04:00:17Z With Mother’s Day on the horizon, my friend expected the usual candy or flowers. Her little ones were so excited that they offered their carefully chosen gift a day early. Their enthusiasm stirred up … 2012-05-12T04:00:17+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10667/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10667/#When:09:55:22Z I’ve often said that there’s one passage of Scripture that if I consistently applied it to my life—then everything about how I live would change. I’ve frequently written that I think the same passage … Christian Living 2012-05-15T09:55:22+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10658/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10658/#When:09:49:30Z “As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up to Him and fell on His knees before Him. ‘Good teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘Why do you … Money 2012-05-14T09:49:30+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10659/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10659/#When:09:46:31Z Don Revert, a U.S. Army veteran from World War Two is a rare man these days. He is a Centenarian who has proudly served his country. Born in 1912, he is now 100 years … Christian Living 2012-05-14T09:46:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10661/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10661/#When:01:23:28Z “You’ve been WHERE?” Those are three words I will never forget hearing from my mom when I decided to take a little shopping trip on my own-at AGE THREE! Mom was never one to … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2012-05-13T01:23:28+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10660/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10660/#When:11:00:25Z re.bel, verb: 1)To refuse allegiance to, to oppose the established ruling authority. 2) To resist or defy the generally accepted convention and beliefs. 3) To dissent and express a repugnance for. The World’s Cluelessness … Christian Living 2012-05-10T11:00:25+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10645/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10645/#When:09:46:35Z What I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. (Rom 7:15 NKJV) After reading this verse by Paul, … Christian Living 2012-04-30T09:46:35+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10638/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10638/#When:09:53:54Z ‘Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.’ - Hebrews 11:1 I just got home from a trip to Germany. A largely unplanned trip. A … Christian Living 2012-04-20T09:53:54+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10636/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10636/#When:09:39:19Z Some days I just let out a huge sigh. A sigh that has so much weight and meaning behind it yet one that can’t be audibly expressed in words because there are just so … Christian Living 2012-04-20T09:39:19+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10627/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10627/#When:09:45:38Z I’m just wondering…have you ever had to stand up for your faith? If not, why not? We live in a world that confronts us at every turn and is increasingly hostile and intolerant of … Christian Living 2012-04-12T09:45:38+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10618/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10618/#When:09:56:06Z Jesus – friend of Sinners, how I love that title! For so long it has been a personal testament to me, that Christ would be the friend of someone so obviously imperfect and broken. … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2012-04-04T09:56:06+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10605/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10605/#When:20:38:45Z There are big prayers and small ones. But do they all get answered? I would say yes, in some ways. More qualified theologians than me have commented on the mystery of prayer, so what … Christian Living 2012-03-19T20:38:45+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10596/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10596/#When:09:33:40Z I’m a committed Christian. Committed. I don’t do things in life unless I feel they are “God-blessed” or “God-okayed.” I just don’t. That’s why I was really astonished at myself in the not-too-distant past. … Christian Living 2012-03-15T09:33:40+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10586/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10586/#When:10:53:31Z John Calvin said, “There is no worse screen to block out the Spirit than confidence in our intelligence.” Solomon said it like this in Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart … Christian Living 2012-03-05T10:53:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10585/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10585/#When:02:10:16Z Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. Do You Practice New Covenant Ministry or Old Covenant Ministry? Ray Ortlund provides … Christian Living 2012-03-03T02:10:16+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10574/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10574/#When:14:28:04Z   Weaving together quotes from a famous person and The Famous Person St. Thomas Aquinas said, “If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” … Christian Living 2012-02-26T14:28:04+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10575/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10575/#When:10:18:41Z If we are to practice biblical counseling effectively today, we need to understand our historical roots. As G. K. Chesterton noted:  “Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. … Christian Living 2012-02-26T10:18:41+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10570/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10570/#When:23:19:32Z Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living.  5 Things Infertile Couples Want You to Know The emotional pain of infertility … Christian Living 2012-02-22T23:19:32+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10569/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10569/#When:23:18:15Z I enjoyed an amazing week last week at the Faith Biblical Counseling Training Conference at Faith Church in Lafayette, Indiana.  What was the highlight for me?  Was Equipping the Highlight? As much as I enjoyed … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2012-02-22T23:18:15+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10566/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10566/#When:13:55:47Z  “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered — how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width … Entertainment 2012-02-20T13:55:47+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10562/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/10562/#When:18:07:41Z Weaving together quotes from a famous person and The Famous Person Abraham Lincoln said, “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 says it this way: “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand … Christian Living 2012-02-17T18:07:41+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/9946/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/9946/#When:09:29:44Z Minnesota-based JSAW uses skating-based action sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding and wakeboarding to connect youth with Christ. 2011-04-25T09:29:44+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/9329/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/9329/#When:19:37:27Z The American Bible Society has been engaging people with the life-changing message of God's Word for nearly 200 years. Its Armed Services Ministry is one example of the organization's many approaches to reaching and engaging people with the Bible. 2011-01-04T19:37:27+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/8948/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/8948/#When:18:07:04Z The sons of murdered Iranian bishop Haik Hovsepian continue to support the underground church in Iran through their filmmaking and television ministry 2010-12-14T18:07:04+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9966/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9966/#When:09:51:18Z Numerous churches and ministries are reaching out to those affected by this week's deadly tornado outbreak in the Southeast. The Salvation Army has deployed 10 mobile units to provide food, beverage and spiritual support to storm victims in Tuscaloosa, greater Birmingham, Guntersville and Lauderdale County, Alabama as well as Montpelier and Oxford, Mississippi. Mobile feeding units also are serving victims in Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee. Samaritan's Purse has deployed two disaster relief units and has established bases in the Tuscaloosa and Greater Birmingham areas. The severe storms Wednesday spawned tornadoes and winds that wiped out homes and businesses across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia. Entire towns were leveled, and hundreds of thousands of people were without power. The death toll is now approaching 300 people. The National Weather Service received reports of more than 150 tornadoes around the regions, including 66 in Alabama and 38 in Mississippi. The worst tornado outbreak in U.S. history occurred in April 1974, when 148 twisters touched down in 13 states over a 16-hour period. The worst damage is in Alabama. Jennifer Ardis, a spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley, told CNN that violent weather claimed lives in 16 Alabama counties. One of the hardest-hit areas was Tuscaloosa, a city of more than 83,000 and home to the University of Alabama. The city's police and other emergency services were devastated, and at least 30 people were killed and about 100 were in a single hospital. Ways you can help Alabama tornado victims: The Salvation Army Samaritan's Purse News 2011-04-29T09:51:18+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9965/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9965/#When:09:27:22Z "You have an incredible gift at your fingertips - literally. Your keyboard," says the team at Internet Evangelism Day. They claim there is growing potential to share the good news online in a variety of ways. Christians can investigate these options during May, which has been designated Digital Outreach Month. At its center is the worldwide annual focus Sunday, Internet Evangelism Day itself, on May 15. "You do not need to be technical," says Tony Whittaker, IE Day coordinator. "There are many simple yet fulfilling ways of being salt and light in cyberspace." On May 15, IE Day is partnering with several major publishers to offer free e-book downloads of Christian titles which are normally pay-for. These cover web evangelism, social networking and other areas of effective communication. "This is a great opportunity to explore digital evangelism. I encourage Christians everywhere to take advantage of these free downloads to learn how to effectively share their faith in the digital world," says Naomi Frizzell, Chief Communications Officer of The Lausanne Movement. IE Day encourages churches and other groups to focus on digital evangelism during May, at any level they choose. As a minimum, IE Day can be featured in a church bulletin, so that members can investigate its resource website. Alternatively, focus spots can be created during meetings using IE Day's free downloadable video clips or PowerPoint, or even perform a drama sketch that relates to online evangelism. Two new video-clip resource sites could be showcased live by projection, to demonstrate how to add an evangelistic video to Facebook with one click. These videos can also be downloaded to a mobile phone to share face-to-face. IE Day's site includes pages on using mobile phones for evangelism, creating 'outsider-friendly' church websites and introductory videos, social networking, how to blog or build a website, and much else. Explore www.IEDay.net to learn more. Technology 2011-04-29T09:27:22+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9862/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9862/#When:09:16:49Z With two million couples expected to tie the knot in 2011, the wedding industry is a booming business, and yet the divorce rate of 50% overshadows many of these otherwise joyous celebrations. Why are marriages falling apart so quickly after the altar? What can couples do differently? Is there any chance these marriages could have been saved? This is the vision of StartMarriageRight.com, to equip and prepare people for marriage the way it was intended, and to save marriages before they have even started. "We noticed there are a lot of resources out there for married couples, but not as many for the dating or engaged couple preparing for a life-long marriage,” said Zack Williamson, senior editor of the new website. “StartMarriageRight.com is an initiative to fill that gap by providing fresh insights and compelling resources that will help couples launch a strong and meaningful marriage." With support from The Association of Marriage and Family Ministries (AMFM), Wedding Pastors USA, Moody Publishers and other site partners, StartMarriageRight.com affirms that “your wedding day is just the beginning,” and is committed to helping couples set the course for a life-long, loving, Christ-honoring relationship. Starting April 4th and continuing through April 15th, StartMarriageRight.com will host its launch party to the public with daily articles and giveaways including a Keurig Coffee Brewing System, David’s Bridal gift card, date night gift packs and more. Singles, dating and engaged couples, and newlyweds will learn from married couples who have made mistakes and stayed together. At the website couples can listen in on seasoned husbands and wives as they talk about what they wish they had known going into marriage. This new website features relationship experts like Dr. Gary Chapman and Tony Evans as well as candid perspectives from other newlyweds; including articles and interviews about relationships, faith, sex, money, family - issues all couples face as they enter marriage.   Family and Relationships 2011-04-01T09:16:49+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9687/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9687/#When:10:40:44Z The Salvation Army raised a record $142 million during its 2010 annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign.  The amount of money generated represented a two percent increase from 2009. “We’ve all witnessed the extreme demands the economic recession has placed on Americans during the past three years,” said Commissioner William Roberts, National Commander of the Salvation Army. “This record-breaking year stands as a testament to the generosity of our neighbors, but more importantly it demonstrates the spirit of the One whose birth we celebrated. We are thankful to all those who supported the campaign for enabling the Salvation Army to continue its mission of meeting human needs.” For the 14th consecutive year, the Dallas Cowboys hosted the National Red Kettle Campaign Kickoff at Cowboys Stadium with a live performance by country superstar Keith Urban during their nationally televised Thanksgiving Day football game that reached more than 31 million Americans. In keeping with the Salvation Army’s continued efforts to reach young and aspiring American philanthropists, the Red Kettle Campaign was also celebrated with the first ever “Rock the Red Kettle” concert in Glendale, California on December 15.  The event featured up-and-coming performers, including Emily Osment, Ashlyne Huff, New Hollow and Honor Society. Throughout the campaign, bell-ringers manned red kettles at storefronts and in shopping malls at approximately 25,000 locations nationwide. Red kettles located at Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations raised $37 million and $5 million respectively, or 30 percent of this year’s total raised in the kettles. These donations and others support a variety of programs and services including providing food, shelter, rent assistance, summer camps and Christmas assistance to the nearly 30 million Americans served by The Salvation Army each year. The Walmart Foundation also made a direct donation of $1 million to the Salvation Army, as part of its effort to support hunger relief throughout America. The donation was used in part to support Salvation Army food service programs, which have seen an increase in demand and flat donations that has left shelves bare in some cities according to Army’s recently released report “Feeding the Need 2011.” "The Salvation Army offers an unparalleled breadth of programs and assists millions of people every year. We are proud to support their efforts during the holiday season and year-round," said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. "Through donations from our customers and the Walmart Foundation's support of local food service programs, we know we are able to reach those who need our help most." News 2011-02-24T10:40:44+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9642/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9642/#When:13:15:19Z Chris August and Jason Crabb each received five Dove Award nominations. August and Crabb were both nominated in the Song of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year categories. In addition, August is nominated in the New Artist of the Year category. Francesca Battistelli, who had four overall nods, is among the contenders for Female Vocalist of the Year. She was nominated along with Audrey Assad, Natalie Grant, Britt Nicole, Janet Paschal, Kerrie Roberts and Laura Story. MIKESCHAIR, who also had four nominations, heads the field of Group of the Year contenders. Also nominated were Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Gaither Vocal Band, Sidewalk Prophets, Tenth Avenue North, MercyMe and NEEDTOBREATHE. Other Male Vocalist nominees were Doug Anderson, Brandon Heath, Grammy winner Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp and Chris Tomlin. Forever Jones, John Mark McMillan, No Other Name and Kristian Stanfill are nominated for New Artist along with Assad, August and Roberts. Founded in the 1969, the Gospel Music Association Dove Awards is the longest running and most prestigious televised awards ceremony recognizing achievement in all genres of Christian and Gospel music. The Dove Awards will be held April 20 at Atlanta's historic Fox Theatre and will air Easter Sunday, April 24 on gmc. Click here for a complete list of nominees. Entertainment 2011-02-17T13:15:19+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9641/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9641/#When:10:23:06Z The online community Artsandfaith.com has released a list of its top 100 films of all time. Topping the list is Carl Dreyer’s silent 1927 classic The Passion of Joan of Arc. The Arts and Faith list showcases top films and directors from around the world. and includes silent movies, contemporary films, documentaries, musicals, animated and anime films. The Arts and Faith community is sponsored by Image, a contemporary arts and literature journal that grapples with religious questions. Well-known filmmakers Stanley Kubrick, Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles were represented on the list. The Top 5 on the Arts and Faith list: The Passion of Joan of Arc Andrei Rublev Ordet The Decalogue Au Hasard Balthazar Some of the more recognizable titles on the list include Tender Mercies, The Apostle, Chariots of Fire, It's a Wonderful Life, Apocalypse Now, Places in the Heart, Vertigo, Schindler's List, and The Iron Giant. A complete list with links, video clips and reviews appears on the Arts and Faith Website. Entertainment 2011-02-17T10:23:06+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9640/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9640/#When:10:03:06Z New default settings for family on Facebook demote children, spouses and parents to the bottom of the page while elevating friends to the top, a change some parents find disconcerting. Marnie Swedberg, author of SANE: Social Networking Success in 15 Minutes a Day, states, "Facebook has had a wonderful family first policy until now, a policy that has helped families stay foremost in each others' minds when on the website by posting family members in the most prominent position. This policy has been reversed." Families on Facebook make up much of its 500 million users, half of whom log in every day. "Facebook family connections happen every second of every day," says Swedberg, whose personal networks rank in the thousands. "I have three young adult kids myself and I like to see them every chance I get, even on Facebook. More importantly, I want to communicate that they rank number one in my world both on- and off-line." Facebook is impacting our culture. What happens on Facebook has the potential to change things in the world of face-to-face. By demoting the visibility of family, and promoting the position of friends, Facebook is communicating a change in values, however subtle. The good news is that it is easy to re-position your family first on your personal Facebook profile page. Simply follow these steps: Login to your Profile Page. On the left bar, identify the word "Friends" or "Family" under your photo. Click on the editor's pencil icon that appears when you mouse over one of those words. Find "Featured Friends." Left click on the word "Family" and drag it above "Friends." Save. To learn more about making the most of your online connections, request your free copy of SANE: Social Networking Success in 15 Minutes a Day from Marnie.com. Family and Relationships, Technology 2011-02-17T10:03:06+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9621/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9621/#When:11:40:51Z Several Gospel performers were honored at last night's 53rd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Within the Gospel categories--which run the full gamut from contemporary Christian to traditional--the big winners were BeBe and CeCe Winans, who won for Best Gospel Performance and Best Contemporary R&B Album. Other winners included Switchfoot and Israel Houghton. Here is a complete list of the Gospel winners from the 2010 Grammys: Best Gospel Performance "Grace" (from the album "Still") BeBe and CeCe Winans Best Gospel Song "It's What I Do" Jerry Peters and Kirk Whalum, songwriters (Kirk Whalum and Lalah Hathaway) Track from: "The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter III" Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album "Hello Hurricane" Switchfoot Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album "Love God. Love People" Israel Houghton Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album "The Reason" Diamond Rio Best Traditional Gospel Album "Downtown Church" Patty Griffin Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album "Still" BeBe and CeCe Winans Entertainment 2011-02-14T11:40:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9614/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9614/#When:13:11:26Z This Valentine's Day, whether you have a significant other or not, you should reflect on God's deep and amazing love for each of us. Nothing captures this better than this "Father's Love Letter" from Father Heart Communications. Click here for a PDF version. Take some time to reflect upon God's love for you today and share this with those you love. Father's Love Letter An Intimate Message From God To You My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27 In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28 For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28 I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5 I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12 You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16 I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26 You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6 I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44 I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16 And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1 Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1 I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11 For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48 Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17 For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33 My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18 And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40 For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5 I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41 And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3 If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29 Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13 I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20 For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18 As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11 One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4 And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4 I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23 For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26 He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3 He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31 And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10 I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32 If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23 And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39 Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7 I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15 My question is… Will you be my child? John 1:12-13 I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32 Love, Your Dad Almighty God Father's Love Letter used by permission Father Heart Communications. Copyright © 1999-2011 www.FathersLoveLetter.com Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2011-02-13T13:11:26+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9610/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/9610/#When:00:57:37Z In 1631, royal printers Robert Barker and Martin Lucas accidentally published what became known later as the "Wicked" Bible. The London printers, who were seeking to reprint the King James Bible, made a small but significant typo in Exodus 20;14 of the Ten Commandments--leaving out the word "not" in "Thou shalt not commit adultery." Upon learning of the typo, England's King Charles ordered the 1,000 Bibles confiscated and burned and the printers were subsequently fined and lost their printing license. However, about 40 of these Bibles--which read, "Thou shalt commit adultery"--were believed to have been kept. One will go up for auction this weekend at the 44th California International Antiquarian Book Fair in San Francisco. The owner hopes his copy will fetch $80,000. Past Wicked Bibles have sold for $30,000 to $40,000. News 2011-02-12T00:57:37+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/books/post/10024/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/books/post/10024/#When:10:07:15Z Christian colleges took a test on their faith and the final exam is in. Christian Living, Book Reviews 2011-05-18T10:07:15+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/books/post/9975/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/books/post/9975/#When:10:17:31Z Sunday is the most segregated day of the week. Be part of the powerful movement to make everyone welcome in God's house 2011-05-02T10:17:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/books/post/9910/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/books/post/9910/#When:16:32:54Z Bestselling author Ray Comfort has collected some of the toughest questions believers face in defending their faith and offers sound biblical responses in his new book The Defender's Guide for Life's Toughest Questions 2011-04-23T16:32:54+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/announcements/post/10037/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/announcements/post/10037/#When:10:11:39Z 2011-05-25T10:11:39+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/announcements/post/9988/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/announcements/post/9988/#When:09:41:28Z 2011-05-06T09:41:28+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/announcements/post/9912/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/announcements/post/9912/#When:10:05:29Z 2011-04-18T10:05:29+00:00