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Adam died a spiritual death that day. In addition, that very day, his body began the process of physical death.

'Ill-gotten gains' are covered under the 7th commandment. Just because people are willingly giving money to gambling doesn't make it ok to participate. There are a lot of people with gambling addictions - they could very well be putting money in that should be going to support their family. It...

I have to disagree with you about gambling, Rev. As it was explained to me - gambling- whether it be betting on a game or buying a lottery ticket, is sinful because the winner is actually taking money from other people. It's basically stealing - ill-gotten gains. There is nothing wrong with a...

There is nothing wrong with watching legal sports. Like others said - if it becomes your god, or you are gambling, that is when it becomes sinful. Watching regular TV is worse - even though I do watch shows that I probably shouldn't watch, as a Christian - but they aren't destroying my faith...

This is also one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing, that was beautiful!

I highly recommend this movie. I thought it was very well done. I saw it in the theater when it first came out. After the movie, we walked home pretty much in silence, it was so moving. I have seen it a couple of times since then on DVD and it always leaves me silent- and that isn't an easy...

So, how's the weather, everyone? -2 up here in NE Iowa this morning. Brrrr. Although, I must say that we have been fortunate. The cold spells don't last long and so far, have been followed up by warm spells.

We need to be careful not to confuse law and gospel. The only way to end a sentence of "You can't be a Christian if..." is with - 'if you don't believe that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior'. That is the only requirement to be a Christian, and, of course, even that faith is a free gift- it...

Oh dear! I am SOOOO sorry, PW. I play full-time at our church. I never wanted the job - in fact I used to say that organist is the one job I will never do, because of nervousness and the fact that I simply am NOT a great player. But I can read the notes. The congregation basically begged me to...

It is human nature to worry. The 12th chapter of Luke is very comforting - and I especially like these verses: "22 And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 For life is more than...

I am against any laws passed that give preferential treatment of certain groups of people. That is called discrimination. There are already laws on the books against violence against ANY human being. Violence is wrong. Period. It isn't any MORE wrong if it's directed at Mary vs. Harry. What is...

I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas! I had the most wonderful experience on Christmas Eve this year... We have an old historic church out in the country that is barely used anymore, due to the congregation having relocated, but there is a tradition to go out there on Christmas Eve and ring...

Well, on the surface, and since I don't know the back story of this situation, my first thought would be that your dad is being unreasonable. However - perhaps the reason he stays away is because he does not want to take a chance on a scene erupting and the visit being ruined for all of you...

Hi, I am getting in on this a bit late, but do have a couple things to add to what has already been said. First- I am very joyful to read that your husband is 'seeing the light' - that is wonderful. 2nd- what I am about to say comes from experience similar to yours - so I completely get where...

God's blessings to you- I am so happy for you and your family!