Free Online Books
Posted on Mar 21st, 2012
During the years when the children of our family were little, they enjoyed illustrating several rhyming books that we wrote based on Bible stories. After storing these books for over two decades, we decided to scan them into the computer and offer them in their entirety for free download. To the three original books we added The Ballad of Jesus, which was illustrated by the now-adult artists of our family in 2007.
One Ticket to Heaven, Please
Posted on Jan 1st, 2012
There is a long-running debate in Christianity about the question of "eternal security" - whether a Christian who was at one time saved can fall away. The problem isn't so much with the alternative answers to this question, both of which are plausibly supportable with Scripture, but with the question itself, which postulates a misconception about the nature of salvation.
Come Unto Him And Rest
Posted on Dec 8th, 2011
The holiday season is here again, and as usual, it's hard to believe that another year is drawing to a close. Time moves on, and we are reminded to consider how well we are using the days and hours we've been allotted on this earth. Unfortunately, we are often inclined to gauge the fruitfulness of our lives by how busy we are, especially when it comes to the things we are "doing for God." We should remember, though, that the tasks we have to do and the challenges we face are not an end in themselves; they are simply the tools God uses to shape us into the image of Jesus. His ultimate goal is not that we should accomplish something for Him, but that we should enter into what He has accomplished for us.
Put on the Whole Armor of God
Posted on Sep 11th, 2011
In Ephesians 6:11, Paul does not tell us simply to "put on the armor of God," but to "put on the whole armor of God." God's armor is only effective when every component is in place; neglect one part, and the whole is compromised.
Good Morning, Father!
Posted on Jul 23rd, 2011
This month we are featuring a song most appropriate for teaching children to praise the Lord. It is titled Good Morning, Father and was written about 1983 when the children of our own family were tots themselves. They enjoyed the actions that accompanied the tune and added their own to the original waving and clapping verses.
The Word of The Lord, Our Only Real Standard
Posted on May 16th, 2011
Whatever people may believe about God, creation, sin, or judgment, we all have some moral standard to which we compare our lives. It usually starts with our own conscience: This seems right to me and that seems wrong, therefore I will do this - or else, I will come up with a way to rationalize doing that. The ability to rationalize is the problem with relying solely on our conscience - it can be darkened and silenced by the wickedness and deceit of our hearts...
Jesus Christ, The True Passover Lamb
Posted on Apr 19th, 2011
"When I see the blood, I will pass over you" - as Christians, we now understand the deeper meaning behind the Passover Feast being celebrated this week by Jews around the world. Read more and listen to When I See the Blood by ICHTHUS.
Scripture Memorization Through Music
Posted on Mar 1st, 2011
Do you find it difficult to memorize Scripture? Do you just not have the time? Try singing it! A word-for-word Scripture song can work its way into your mind like nothing else, putting the two-edged sword of God's Word in your hand just when you need it.
A Musical Parody on Evolution
Posted on Jan 16th, 2011
The Banana Ballad, a humorous musical parody on the moral ramifications of evolution, was written by Jason in 2009 and recorded by ICHTHUS. It examines a fundamental problem faced by evolutionists: If mankind is no different from animals, what basis have we for any particular standard of "moral" behavior?
The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown
Posted on Dec 18th, 2010
There are a few common, defining elements found in almost every nativity scene: Mary and Joseph with the baby Jesus in the manger, a couple of shepherds, a cow, a sheep, a donkey, and the three wise men. It's a familiar picture, a comforting and happy scene - and, many times, the first image of Jesus that is presented to wondering little minds. That's one of the best things about Christmas - it gets people thinking and talking, intentionally or not, about the Christ whose name the day bears.
Ministry Blog Archives
- Mar 21st, 2012 Free Online Books
- Jan 1st, 2012 One Ticket to Heaven, Please
- Dec 8th, 2011 Come Unto Him And Rest
- Sep 11th, 2011 Put on the Whole Armor of God
- Jul 23rd, 2011 Good Morning, Father!
- May 16th, 2011 The Word of The Lord, Our Only Real Standard
- Apr 19th, 2011 Jesus Christ, The True Passover Lamb
- Mar 1st, 2011 Scripture Memorization Through Music
- Jan 16th, 2011 A Musical Parody on Evolution
- Dec 18th, 2010 The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown
- Nov 25th, 2010 Martha Paschall Thacker - Safe in the arms of Jesus
- Oct 31st, 2010 Scripture Song Spotlight: Psalm 24 ("The Earth is The Lord's")