http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com Root Category articles from Christian Articles for todays living... Rss Follow Up Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:59:30 -0500 Churches should be accepting of all kinds of people! This humorous article challenges the reader to have an open mind and open heart toward others. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Keep-Church-Wierd/7336 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Keep-Church-Wierd/7336 For some time, I have made it a practice to reword the prayers of Paul included in his letters. Changing the pronouns to refer to myself (i.e., at home in my heart as I trust in him). I was delighted to find a book about the prayers of Paul that contained all of them already reworded for my use and for use in praying for someone specific. No, these are not vain repetitions. I do not pray them as rote recitations but as heartfelt, mind-involved prayers of my own. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Looking-For-God-s-Power--Pray-This-Prayer-For-Yourself-/7331 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Looking-For-God-s-Power--Pray-This-Prayer-For-Yourself-/7331 There is a song that causes both my wife and me to think about her late mother every time we hear it. It reminds her of childhood memories of Christmas. Her father was a shift worker and would be on graveyard on Christmas Day arriving home about 7:30 am. My wife and her brother could not open their presents until their father came home. Their mother would ooh and aah about their presents generating great excitement. If she could come back, we can see her doing the same thing about heaven. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/How-Much-Does-God-Love-You--If-You-Only-Knew-/7329 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/How-Much-Does-God-Love-You--If-You-Only-Knew-/7329 When Christ comes back will He find faith in the church? amongst believers?. Think on these folks, if Christ is coming for a spotless (sinless) Bride, some of us might want to begin to think about getting serious about this journey of faith we have embarked on following Jesus and clear away all the deeds of the old man. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Do-away-with-them/7263 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Do-away-with-them/7263 If readers of Job battle against bitterness for what happened to this righteous man, what was in Job, the father of the slain children, that protected him from bitterness against God? http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/The-Killing-Of-Job-s-Children/7250 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/The-Killing-Of-Job-s-Children/7250 Talking about hell is passe. Fire and brimstone sermons are considered out of fashion. But have we gone too far and slipped into preaching - and living - a warm-fuzzy gospel? Why should we talk about sin? http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Why-Talk-about-Sin-/7216 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Why-Talk-about-Sin-/7216 The toughest prayers are often the ones that carry the most impact ... spend some time with these sentence prayers and experience the transforming power of God. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Sentence-Prayers/7215 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Sentence-Prayers/7215 Do you ever feel that your sin and guilt are a huge stone you are doomed to push forever in front of you? Someone else thought so, too ... but then the reality of the resurrection changed everything! http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Roll-Away-the-Stone/7214 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Roll-Away-the-Stone/7214 For the Word to live in you, you must make it a part of your life more than simply a part of your routine or a part of your knowledge. One way is to pray the Scriptures: here are some guidelines for how to make the Word come alive in your prayer life, whatever you are going through. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Praying-the-Scriptures/7213 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Praying-the-Scriptures/7213 Is patience stillness of soul, an unbreakable calm, and an undisturbed faith? Or is it something far different? Something that has to do with tears, and sorrow, and pain? http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/A-New-View-of-Patience/7212 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/A-New-View-of-Patience/7212 When we look at our sin-riddled human nature, the call to holiness can seem beyond our reach. The good news is that God does not ask that we tackle every area of sin and weakness in our lives at once. Sanctification happens step-by-step. God is not afraid of process. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/God-is-Not-Afraid-of-Process/7211 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/God-is-Not-Afraid-of-Process/7211 We need to make the transition from merely reading the Bible to actively studying the Bible. Here are seven straightforward steps to making the Bible come alive in your heart, mind, and life! http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Exploring-the-Deeps/7210 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Exploring-the-Deeps/7210 Careless or caustic words can cause more damage in a marriage than anything else. Take the time to covenant together about how you will communicate - it will enrich your relationship every day. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Covenant-Communication/7209 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Covenant-Communication/7209 When the world is full of noise, our schedules full of tasks, and our hearts full of anxiety, it is important to remember those vital words: "Be still and know that I am God." http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Be-Still-and-Know/7208 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Be-Still-and-Know/7208 I often find myself praying, Lord, tell me what to do! or Is this course of action that Im considering right or wrong? Just tell me! But I have finally realized that this is not the best kind of prayer, and, in many instances, is not even an appropriate kind of prayer. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Answers-vs--Wisdom/7207 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Answers-vs--Wisdom/7207 When someone mentions the word memorize, you cringe. You dont have the time; you dont have the energy. And, deep down in your heart, you might also be thinking, Its not that important, anyway. Or, is it? http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/A-Light-Unto-My-Path/7206 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/A-Light-Unto-My-Path/7206 When life gets tough, it's important to re-affirm what you believe. Here's a creed to help you when you're down in the trenches. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/A-Creed-for-Daily-Life/7205 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/A-Creed-for-Daily-Life/7205 Sometimes we need a Nehemiah to take us by the hand drive out the traders at the gates, tell us some truth about where we are and where we ought to be. Lets take it as coming from God and yield as unto the Lord. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Topic--Separation-and-Consecration-/7202 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Topic--Separation-and-Consecration-/7202 But thank God we have a Heavenly father who knows us from the innermost parts and our thoughts are not hid from Him, He knew Joshua needed encouragement before he lost his mind and he stepped right in, within 9 verse we read about God commanding, instructing and advising Joshua not to be discouraged not to allow any weakness in his spirit, because discouragement of soul in a child of God is the visa the enemy needs to come in and cause disruption in the will of God. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Be-Strong-and-be-Courageous-/7201 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Be-Strong-and-be-Courageous-/7201 For it has pleased God that in HIM all the fullness should dwell and by HIM, God is reconciling ALL things (persons) to HIMSELF, so for those of us that have felt comfortable about not calling on the name of Jesus or praying in His name till now my question is which God are you serving? http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Christ--through-and-through/7200 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Christ--through-and-through/7200 Preschoolers are always moving and shaking. When you play a song in Sunday school their eyes light up, and their little bodies just start moving all over the place. Learn why music is an important tool to use. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Preschool-Sunday-School-Music--Why-It-is-an-Important-Tool-to-Use/7194 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Preschool-Sunday-School-Music--Why-It-is-an-Important-Tool-to-Use/7194 The IRS has started an investigation of Evangelist Bill Keller for his allegedly endorsing political candidates. In fact Keller has chastised or questioned a few candidates but endorsed none; so whats it all about? http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/IRS-Scrutinizes-World-s-Largest-Internet-Evangelist---Bill-Keller-Says-Supreme-Court-if-Necessary/7186 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/IRS-Scrutinizes-World-s-Largest-Internet-Evangelist---Bill-Keller-Says-Supreme-Court-if-Necessary/7186 Some say that the worship of God should be calm and quiet in order to show reverence for God. However, learn why a strict and rigid belief in conducting restrictive worship service can actually end up being irreverent. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/An-Examination-Of-The-Worship-Of-God/7173 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/An-Examination-Of-The-Worship-Of-God/7173 Christians believe that in Old Testament times, God accepted the shed blood of sacrificed animals for the remission of sin. They now believe the practice was outlawed by the Lord during New Testament times, making it an outdated, non-existent practice beginning in Jesus' day which belongs to biblical times. This is a perfect example at which to take a look when considering the Bible's relevancy for today. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Was-The-Bible-Outdated-Even-In-Biblical-Times-/7172 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/Was-The-Bible-Outdated-Even-In-Biblical-Times-/7172 As a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ I believe Christians today need to encourage one another more than ever before. Here are some positive points you can use to lift up your fellow brother/sister in Christ when trials abound. http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/7-Positive-Points-for-the-True-Believer-of-Christ/7141 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles.narrowisthepath.com/Article/7-Positive-Points-for-the-True-Believer-of-Christ/7141