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--- Return to main publication index ---A Chilling Experience - D ParkesA Christian Response to Islam - D ParkesA Chronology Of Gambling Expan... - M SpokeA Closer Examination of Matthe... - D ParkesA Contradiction In the Bible O... - M BehrendA Cross in Your Life - J DonnellyA Cry for Help - D ParkesA Divine Appointment - D ParkesA Forty Year Journey - Part 1 - J FergussonA Forty Year Journey - Part 2 - J FergussonA Forty Year Journey - Part 3 - J FergussonA Forty Year Journey - Part 4 ... - J FergussonA Letter to My Doctor - D ParkesA Man and A Woman Named ... - D ParkesA Matter of Jurisdiction - D ParkesA Meeting With Emmanuel - D ParkesA Meeting with Victor - P SadlerA Miraculous Deliverance At Ca... - C BoivinA Most Profound Thought - D ParkesA Moving By the Spirit - D ParkesA Need Met By the Lord - G BishopA Needy Soul - C BoivinA New Life ... A New Adventure - D MackA Perfectly Perfect Divine Enc... - D ParkesA Prayer For The Weak, and Dis... - D ParkesA Prayer of Encouragement - D ParkesA Providential Encounter With ... - D ParkesA Psychic Fair Came to Town - B Thompson-GouldA Rational Basis, Part I - D ParkesA Rational Basis, Part II - D ParkesA Reunion of Hearts - A Mother... - C BoivinA Servant Heart - D ParkesA Slip of the Lip - J DonnellyA Squashed Mosquito Is Dead Fo... - T WagnerA Story of Two Roofers - D ParkesA Sweet, Sweet Spirit! - D ParkesA Sweet-Smelling Fragrance - D ParkesA Tool In The Hands Of God - D ParkesA Tribute to Jehoiada - D ParkesA Trip to Gallagher's - D ParkesA Trip to the Pool - D ParkesA True Testimony - D ParkesA Visit to Brownsville - J DonnellyA Visit With My Aunt - D ParkesA Wall Comes Down - D ParkesAaron's Stick - D ParkesAll Eyes On Jesus, Part 1 - D ParkesAll Things are Possible, Part ... - D ParkesAll Things are Possible, Part ... - D ParkesAll Things are Possible, Part ... - D ParkesAll Things are Possible, Part ... - D ParkesAll Things are Possible, Part ... - D ParkesAll Things Through Christ - D ParkesAlmond Blossoms - Manifesting ... - R McMillan MayfieAmazing Grace - A CaldwellAmazing Mercy and Grace - E HarlowAn Armature For The Lord - D ParkesAn Awesome God - C HallgrenAn Encounter with God is an En... - A PezzottaAn Encounter With Wassim - D ParkesAn Irrefutable Fact - D ParkesAn Open Door - D ParkesAn Unfolding Tragedy - J FalwellAn Urgent Call - D ParkesAn Urgent Call, Part II - D ParkesAncient Chinese Language Suppo... - B MaloneAnother Elevator Story - D ParkesAnswered Prayer! - D ParkesApple of His Eye - Part 1 - K StrattonApple of His Eye - Part 2 - K StrattonApple of His Eye - Part 3 - K StrattonAppointment With Eternity - D ParkesApproved Unto God - C BakerAre the Dead Really Dead? - D ParkesAre These the Days of Elijah? - D ParkesAre We Listening? - J DonnellyAre We Listening? - D ParkesAre We Living for Him? - P CurlAre We Seeing God? - D ParkesAre You Growing Up? - J AndersonAre You Heading Towards Heaven? - F BergeronAre You Really A Christian? - J DonnellyArise! - D ParkesAtheism ... or God? - D ParkesAuthority in the Heavenlies, P... - D ParkesAuthority in the Heavenlies, P... - D ParkesBack From the Dead - D ParkesBack Into the Light, Step 1: C... - D Parkes & DonnelBack Into the Light, Step 2: R... - D Parkes & DonnelBack Into the Light, Step 3: U... - D Parkes & DonnelBack Into the Light, Step 4: U... - D Parkes & DonnelBad Habit Deliverance - E HarlowBaptismal Regeneration: Salvat... - A PezzottaBe Filled - D ParkesBe Fruitful and Multiply - C BakerBe Fulfilled! - D ParkesBe Prepared! - D ParkesBenefits of Establishing a Bib... - D ParkesBeware the Trojan Horse - K KnoxBig Problems with the Big Bang - B MaloneBishop Vladimir Gnica - B Thompson-GouldBlack Is Beautiful (But Not Al... - D ParkesBless and Curse Not - D ParkesBlessing in the River - D ParkesBlessings in Return - D ParkesBlessings In Santa Fe - S StrutzBlood That Flows (vision of Ap... - D ParkesBody Ministry - R DesjardinsBreaking the Yoke of False Res... - D ParkesBreaking the Yoke of False Res... - D ParkesBreaking the Yoke of False Res... - D ParkesBroken Bread and Poured-Out Wine - D SpencerBroken Vessels Are Useful - D ParkesBroken! - B Thompson-GouldBrotherhood in the Workplace o... - L HicksBuddhist Monk Raised From the ... - A Shinthaw PauluBurdens Lifted - D ParkesBuried In The Sea Of Forgetful... - D ParkesBut the Greatest of These Is Love - D ParkesBuy, Fly, or Cry? - D ParkesCadillac Commotion - D ParkesCan A Devout Muslim Be an Amer... - A ShorroshCan A Person Have Bad Angels? - D ParkesCan Christians Have Demons? - D ParkesCan Timothy McVEIGH Be Forgiven? - D ParkesCan You Hear Him Coming? - D ParkesCanada and America, This Is Yo... - D ParkesCanadian Support For President... - D ParkesCaring Enough to Correct - D ParkesCaught Between A Rock and A Ha... - D ParkesCc Sharing: A Call to Purity -... - L WongChildlike Faith - D ParkesCho's Answer - D ParkesChoose Life! - D ParkesChoose This Day - D ParkesChoosing Abortion - Questions ... - D ParkesChoosing Abortion - Questions ... - D ParkesChrist In Me - D ParkesChrist in the Workplace - M MoroneyChrist In You, the Hope of Glory - D ParkesChrist the Cure for Competition - D ParkesChristianity -- The "Real Thing" - D ParkesChristianity and Engineering - W FranklinChristmas Is ... - K AllenChristmas Selections - C BakerChurches Responding Positively... - H ChikoworeCommon Questions Answered - B MaloneComplacency in Caring - D ParkesConcepts Have Consequences - B MaloneConfession Before Man - D ParkesContinental Drift and Runaway ... - B MaloneContrasting Views of Reality - B MaloneConviction Or Condemnation? - J DonnellyCount to Nine - D ParkesCreation Scientists are Abundant - B MaloneCreation Viewpoint Heavily Cen... - B MaloneCross The River - J DonnellyCurve Ball - D ParkesDarkness Exposed, Part 1 - D ParkesDarkness Exposed, Part 2 - D ParkesDarwin's Magic Potion - B MaloneDave's Problem With God - D ParkesDay Made - D ParkesDealing With Conflict: the Cas... - D ParkesDealing with Past Hurts - D ParkesDealing with Past Hurts, Part II - D ParkesDeath Row - D ParkesDeath With Dignity - B MaloneDeath, the Pervading Influence - D ParkesDeceiving Spirits - D ParkesDeception - R DesjardinsDeceptive Food - D ParkesDeceptive Riches - D ParkesDeclaration, Supplication, Con... - D ParkesDestroying the Bitter Spirit - D ParkesDevil's Trap - D ParkesDexter the Ungodly Giant - D ParkesDisobedience And Defeat - J DonnellyDivination Prohibited - D ParkesDivine Encounter, Part 1 - D ParkesDivine Encounter, Part 2 - D ParkesDivine Encounter, Part 3 - D ParkesDivine Encounter, Part 4 - D ParkesDivine Encounter, Part 5 (Conc... - D ParkesDo Business - D ParkesDo I Have to Be A Christian In... - D ParkesDo You Celebrate Christmas? - D ParkesDo You Know Jesus? - D ParkesDoctors for Christ - D ParkesDoes God Exist? - D ParkesDoes God Give Dreams and Visio... - D ParkesDoes God Heal Today? - G BishopDoes God Hear Our Prayers? - C MartinDoes God Hear the Prayers of U... - D ParkesDoes God Speak? (Part 1) - D ParkesDoes God Speak? Part 2: the Po... - D ParkesDoes God Speak? Part 3: Firewa... - D ParkesDog Delight - D ParkesDon't Be Surprised! - J DonnellyDon't Delegate Up - J DonnellyDon't Look Back - J DonnellyDon't Stop, Mr. Bush. Don't Stop! - D ParkesDr. Hugh Ross: What Does He Re... - D ParkesDreams - D ParkesDreams And Answered Prayer - D ClemensDry Bones Come Alive - D ParkesDuty Bound - K AllenEasy-Street Salvation - D ParkesEating Right, Living Well - D ParkesEE Gads, Leader, Me? - D ParkesElijah, Man of God - Part 1 - D ParkesEmotional Healing From Abuse - D ParkesEncouraging Words for A Weary ... - D ParkesEssentials for Salvation - D ParkesEssentials for Salvation, Part II - D ParkesEssentials for Salvation, Part... - D ParkesEssentials for Salvation, Part IV - D ParkesEuthanasia in the Netherlands - T De RuiterEven the Beard Was Real - K AllenEverlasting Love - D ParkesEveryday Evangelism - D ParkesEvolution and Creation Mix Lik... - B MaloneEvolution Based on Modern Myths - B MaloneEvolution Made a Mistake - D ParkesEvolution's Worst Defense - D ParkesExamine Yourself, Before it's ... - D ParkesExcellence, A Hallmark of Chri... - D ParkesExcellence, A Hallmark of Chri... - D ParkesExperience Christ - D ParkesExtremism: A Hallmark of Chris... - R TerryFace-to-Face With Jesus - D ParkesFacing the Reality of Mixture ... - P HorrobinFaith in Action - A HuiFaith that Overcomes - D ParkesFaith, Healing and Power - D ParkesFaithful And Righteous - D ParkesFaithful Stewardship, Part I - D ParkesFaithful Stewardship, Part II - D ParkesFamily Reunions - J DonnellyFather of All? - D ParkesFeed Them In Jesus Name! - D ParkesFifty-One Ways to Serve God - D ParkesFinding the Missing Peace - L HicksFine Feathered Friends and Din... - B MaloneFisher of Men - B RobersonFlee the Nag! - D ParkesFollow Me - J DonnellyFollowing the Master - D ParkesFoolishness and Power - D ParkesFools for Christ (My Encounter... - D ParkesFor the Least of These ... - C BoivinForgive Us Our Trespasses, As ... - C HallgrenForgiveness Made Easy - D ParkesForgiveness, the Healing Act F... - C HallgrenForty-Three Days in the Desert - D MackFossils do not Prove Evolution - B MaloneFree From Deception - S ChongFreedom from a Guilty Conscience - D ParkesFreedom From Rejection - D ParkesFrom Baby Steps to Dancing Feet - C BoivinFrom Bitterness To Blessing - J WoodwardFrom Goo to You by Way of the Zoo - B MaloneFrom Pain to Blessing, Through... - D ParkesFrom Rebuke to Blessing - D ParkesFrom the Bottom of My Heart - D GuyenFrom This Life to the Next - D ParkesFulfill your calling - D ParkesGaining a Better Understanding... - G BishopGas Stop Miracle - S WuGenesis And Creation - J TallettGet Back to His Word - D ParkesGift From God - M DionneGift Stirring - K StrattonGiving & Receiving, Part I - D ParkesGiving and Receiving, Part II - D ParkesGiving and Receiving, Part III - D ParkesGiving and Receiving, Part IV - D ParkesGiving, God's Way - D ParkesGo and Sin No More - C HallgrenGo There! - D ParkesGod Has A Job For Me - J AlguireGod Has His Ways! - D ParkesGod Is Stronger Than Bad Men: ... - D Parkes, Jr.God Knows and Is In Control - C BoivinGod Knows Everything From Begi... - E HarlowGod Knows You and Cares For You - D ParkesGod Loves A Giver - J DonnellyGod Moved - J DonnellyGod Really Does Answer - E HarlowGod Speaks, Part 2 - D ParkesGod Speaks, Part 3 - D ParkesGod Speaks, Part I - D ParkesGod The Father, God The Son, a... - D ParkesGod Will Give Us the Desires o... - E HarlowGod Works for the Good of Thos... - E HarlowGod Works In Mysterious Ways - V EmbdenGod's Best - D ParkesGod's Chocolate - D ParkesGod's Country - J DonnellyGod's Discrimination - D ParkesGod's Faithfulness and Blessings - P ChangGod's Glory - J DonnellyGod's Got A Work For You - D ParkesGod's Great Sacrifice - D ParkesGod's Love - D Parkes, Jr.God's Mouthpiece - D ParkesGod's Never-Ending Leadership ... - D ParkesGod's People - D ParkesGod's Revelation - F BergeronGod's Smugglers - D ParkesGod's Transformers - D ParkesGod's Way ... or the Highway! - D ParkesGod's Way Is the Best Way - D ParkesGod's Way Is the Best Way - Pa... - D ParkesGod's Way Is the Best Way - Pa... - D ParkesGod's Word - D McConnellGod's Word Is True, Chapter 1:... - D ParkesGod-Conned - D ParkesGoing, Going, Gone! - D ParkesGood Grief - D ParkesGood Morning Students - B MaloneGrace - L LarsonGrace - D McConnellGrace - God Giving Us What We ... - J AndersonGrace Encounters - D ParkesGrace Override - D ParkesGrace to Help in Time of Need - D ParkesGrace To Overcome - A VincentGreater Grace - D ParkesGreater Than Any Other Name - D ParkesGrief Stuck Inside - D ParkesGuilty As Charged! - D ParkesHave We Missed It? - J AndersonHave You Been Baptized, Part 2... - D ParkesHave You Been Baptized? - D ParkesHave You Been Baptized? (part 5) - D ParkesHave You Been Baptized? Part 3 - D ParkesHave You Been Baptized? Part 4 - D ParkesHave You Called Upon Him? - D ParkesHave You Chosen Wisely? - J DonnellyHave You Got Unction? - D ParkesHaying This Summer - B Thompson-GouldHe Cares! - D ParkesHe is coming back soon! - D ParkesHe Opens the Doors - D ParkesHe's Coming! Are You Ready? - D ParkesHealing and Holiness - D ParkesHealing in the Church - D ParkesHealing Memories - D ParkesHealing Memories, Part 2 - D ParkesHealing, Part I - D ParkesHealing, Part II - D ParkesHealing, Part III - D ParkesHealing, Part IV - D ParkesHeart Desires - D ParkesHeeding God's Discipline - D ParkesHelp for the Suffering - D ParkesHis Grace and Love Saved My Li... - N NadeauHistory Validates the Resurrec... - B MaloneHoliness in God's Temple - D ParkesHoly Drunkenness - D ParkesHope On the Verge of Death - G BishopHope On the Verge of Death (Se... - G BishopHow Can We Glorify God at Work? - W FranklinHow I Came To Know Jesus Christ - J AndersonHow To Find The Love That You ... - D ParkesHuman Value Cannot Exist Witho... - B MaloneHumanism the Only Allowed Publ... - B MaloneHumbled - D McConnellHungry For God - D ParkesHusbands and Wives, Part 1 - D ParkesHuwag Kang Mahiya (Don't Be As... - D ParkesI Am the Lord, That Healeth Th... - T De RuiterI Found Everything When I Foun... - A PezzottaI Have A Problem... - R ComfortI Love You, Mother - D ParkesI May Never See You Again - D ParkesI Saveded Mines for You - K AllenI Saw Him On A Cross - D ParkesI Was There When They Dropped ... - D ParkesI'll Pray For You - D ParkesI'm Sorry - D ParkesIf Amos Was Here Today - J DonnellyIf Only - D ParkesIgnoring the Holy Spirit - E HarlowImagine That! - D ParkesImportant Recall Notice - A UnknownIn His Time - F BergeronIn My Father's House - C BakerIn the Palm of His Hand - C BoivinIn The Secret Place - C MettsIncense In A Clean Room? - B Thompson-GouldInherit the Lie - B MaloneInnocent Blood - J DonnellyIs God Judging America? - D ParkesIs Hell Real? What Do You Think? - D ParkesIs Hell Real? What Do You Thin... - D ParkesIs Jesus Your Savior? - D ParkesIs Jesus Your Savior? (Answers) - D ParkesIs Life Just Time, Energy, and... - B MaloneIs Satan Using "The Lord of th... - P CockingIs Siva God? - D ParkesIs Then God A Liar? - D ParkesIt Doesn't Matter How God Created - B MaloneIt Works! - D ParkesIt's Not About Me - J DonnellyIt's Not Always Spiritual - C BaileyIt's Time to Take A Stand! - E HarlowJerusalem - A Cup That Sends A... - L EnarsonJesus - J FergussonJesus Sssssure Loves You! - D ParkesJesus, the Sweetest Name of All - D ParkesJohn Oliver Parkes: May 3, 192... - D ParkesJoy in Childbearing - D ParkesJust Awesome! - D ParkesJust Being There Made the Diff... - D ParkesJust Fine, Just Fine - D ParkesJust Pray - P CurlJust to be Me - D ParkesKatrina's Warning to America - R GrayKeep Ahead of the Devil - D ParkesKeep Going - D ParkesKeep On Growing - G NighKeeping God's Temple Clean - P... - D ParkesKeeping God's Temple Clean - P... - D ParkesKeeping the Sabbath - J DonnellyKeys to the Heart - D ParkesKnow Jesus, Know Peace - D ParkesLand that Often Drinks the Rai... - D ParkesLand that Often Drinks the Rai... - D ParkesLand that Often Drinks the Rai... - D ParkesLand that Often Drinks the Rai... - D ParkesLand that Often Drinks the Rai... - D ParkesLand that Often Drinks the Rai... - D ParkesLavish Worship - D ParkesLeap of Faith - D McConnellLearning to be Responsible, Pa... - D ParkesLearning to be Responsible, Pa... - D ParkesLearning to Trust - D ParkesLessons From Caleb and Joshua - D ParkesLessons From Elisha - D ParkesLessons from the Life of Joseph - A VincentLessons From the Praying Mantis - E HarlowLet God Be Intimate - D ParkesLet the Whole Earth Be Filled ... - D ParkesLet Us Pray - D ParkesLetter From Brad Moore of Wedg... - B MooreLife at The Life Center - D ParkesLife Is Irreducibly Complex - B MaloneLinger, Linger - D ParkesListen! - D ParkesLord, Are You My ... Father??? - D ParkesLord, Send A Revival Again - T De RuiterLosing Faith (And Then Regaini... - D ParkesLoud Crying and Tears - D ParkesLove and Discipline - D ParkesLove in Action - D ParkesLove One Another - G NazarLove That Never Dies - D ParkesLures Unto Obedience - D ParkesMagic, Science, and Great Myst... - B MaloneMake Way for God - D ParkesMan or Ape but no Apeman - B MaloneMan's Slippery Family Tree - B MaloneMan, Providence! - D ParkesMatthew 5:19-21 (paraphrased) - D ParkesMe Too Christians - J DonnellyMe? A Prophet? - W FranklinMeek Or Weak? - J DonnellyMeet Dave - D ParkesMeet George - D ParkesMeet Ian - D ParkesMeeting with God - at Work - M BehrendMel Gibson's Big Mistake - D ParkesMemory Money - D ParkesMillennium Fear - J DonnellyMillion Year Old Ice – No Way! - B MaloneMinister to the Forgotten Ones - P SadlerModern Science Vs. Modern Science - D PechMore Clues That the Earth is Y... - B MaloneMore Love, More Power - D ParkesMore on Katrina's ‘warning' - R GrayMore Spam, Please! - D ParkesMore Than A Gas Station Conven... - D ParkesMost Dating Methods Indicate A... - B MaloneMt. St. Helens Explosion Gives... - B MaloneMutations Are Almost Always Ha... - B MaloneMy Confession - D ParkesMy Encounter With Bill - D ParkesMy Encounter With Clyde - D ParkesMy Farewell Article for My Col... - J FergussonMy Father - D ParkesMy Meeting with Gord - D ParkesMy Personal Salvation Story - A VincentMy Personal Salvation Story - C HallgrenMy Personal Salvation Story - Y ChengMy Personal Salvation Testimony - R McMillan MayfieMy Personal Salvation Testimony - E BonsMy Personal Salvation Testimony - S HurdMy Personal Salvation Testimony - G NighMy Personal Story - B MackMy Personal Testimony - D ElguetaMy Personal Testimony - A CaldwellMy Personal Testimony - C BoivinMy Personal Testimony - E OjiMy Personal Testimony - A WhiteheadMy Personal Testimony - I AnonMy Salvation Story - G BishopMy Salvation Testimony - S BunceMy Salvation Testimony - D SpencerMy Story - D LoveMy Story - W MinallMy Story - J LindseyMy Story - L WongMy Story - S EllingtonMy Story - W FranklinMy Story - K AllenMy Story - J DonnellyMy Story - P CurlMy Story - S StrutzMy Testimony - G NazarMy Testimony - M HardyMy Testimony - L AdamsMy Testimony - M GillmanMy Testimony - J DalnokiMy Testimony - C ColeNew Revelations - C BoivinNew Year's Resolution - D NgNic At Night - D ParkesNight is Coming - D ParkesNinety-Degree Turn - D ParkesNo Chance of Life By Chance - B MaloneNo Desire to Live? - D ParkesNo Miracle Monday - D ParkesNo Room For the Prophets - D ParkesNo Room For the Prophets, Part 2 - D ParkesNo Second-Hand Obedience - D ParkesNo Stopping on the Slippery Slope - B MaloneNoah's Ark was no Little Boat - B MaloneNorth America Under Seige - M SpokeNot Better, But Better Off - G BishopNot Enough Monkeys in the Univ... - B MaloneNot What They Expected - B MaloneNothing But The Truth - D ParkesNow Is The Time of Salvation - T ArseneauObeying the Holy Spirit - E HarlowOf Apostles and Prophets - D ParkesOf Apostles and Prophets, Part 2 - D ParkesOf Apostles and Prophets, Part 3 - D ParkesOf Apostles and Prophets, Part 4 - D ParkesOf God and of Churches - P VidlerOf Marshmallows and Men - L LarsonOf Spirits and of Angels - D ParkesOh, Lord, Our Lord, How Majest... - E HarlowOh, That Sinking Feeling! - D ParkesOn the Issue of Gay Unions - C BroomeOn the Issue of Giving - D ParkesOn the Issue of Giving, Part 2 - D ParkesOne In Christ, One In Love - D ParkesOne More Chance to Share - D ParkesOnly a Personal Test Matters - B MaloneOnly God Can Form a Basis for ... - B MaloneOnly God Can Make an Instinct - L JohnsonOnly One Cure to This Disease - B MaloneOnly One Way - D ParkesOur Awesome God - C BakerOur Design Is No Accident - B MaloneOur Extraordinary God - D ParkesOur God Is Able! - G BishopOur God, Our Guide, And Our Guard - D ClemensOur Jobs: Front Line Ministry ... - D ParkesOur Mysterious Past - B MaloneOur Supreme Example - D ParkesOutrage! - D ParkesOutstanding Insecurity! - D ParkesOvercoming Confusion - D ParkesOvercoming the Fear of Rejection - D ParkesOvercoming the Rejection Syndrome - D ParkesOvercoming the Spirit of Anything - D ParkesOvercoming The Spirit Of Hatre... - D ParkesOverwhelming Praise - P FreemanParenting: A Joy At Every Stage - K AllenPaul's Thorn in the Flesh - D ParkesPerfect Peace - D ParkesPersecution at Christ Bible Ba... - S CPersonal Testimony - D ClemensPersonal Testimony - R DesjardinsPersonal Testimony - C HallgrenPersonal Testimony - D AbshirePersonal Testimony/Word of Exh... - D ParkesPersonal Testimony: The Freedo... - M CalvoPhysics Show That Six Day Crea... - B MalonePlanning For Retirement - D ParkesPleasure And Displeasure - D ParkesPolitically Correct, Spiritual... - D ParkesPractical Forgiveness - D ParkesPraise the Lord For Being My E... - E HarlowPrayer in School Affects All o... - B MalonePrayer Works - S DubePraying in God's Perfect Will - A VincentPraying the Word - Adapted Fro... - D ParkesPreparation for Marriage - D ParkesPreparation for Marriage (Part 2) - D ParkesPreparation for Marriage (Part 3) - D ParkesPresent - D McConnellPress In - D ParkesPressing Onward Toward the Hig... - D ParkesPro-Abortion Arguments Found W... - B MaloneProphetic Dreams - D ParkesProphetic Dreams, Part 2: Thes... - D ParkesProphetic Word - G NazarProphetic Word - D ParkesProphets, Prophesying, And Pro... - D ParkesProphets, Prophesying, And Pro... - D ParkesProtein Isn't Just A Piece of ... - B MaloneProvidence Strikes Again - D ParkesProvidential Encounter with my... - D ParkesProvidential Phone Call - D ParkesProvision - J DonnellyPruning the Vine - K AllenPurgatory and Vicarious Suffer... - A PezzottaQ & A - D ParkesQ & A (Answers) - D ParkesQ & A: 2 Kings 6 - D ParkesQ & A: An Open Door? - D ParkesQ & A: Demonization - D ParkesQ & A: Demonization (Part 2) - D ParkesQ & A: Demonization (Part 3) - D ParkesQ & A: Demonization (Part 4) - D ParkesQ & A: Has the Gift of Tongues... - D ParkesQ & A: Healing - D ParkesQ & A: Is Sickness Related to ... - D ParkesQ & A: On the Use of Tongues - D ParkesQ & A: Persecution - D ParkesQ & A: Shoes in the Church Bui... - D ParkesQ & A: the Righteousness of God - D ParkesQuestions & Objections (Psalm ... - R ComfortQuit Faking - J DonnellyRadical Life-Changing Encounters - D ParkesRadical With Sin - D ParkesRational Humanism, an Enemy of... - C HallgrenRe-Gaining Control - D ParkesReach Out and Touch Someone - D ParkesReach Out and Touch Someone (P... - D ParkesReaching Backwards - D ParkesReady ... or Not? - D ParkesReady or Not - D ParkesReady to Give A Defense - D ParkesReady to Obey! - D ParkesReal Basic Salvation - J DonnellyReal Sweat - D ParkesReceiving Forgiveness - D ParkesReceiving Strength, God's Way - D ParkesReceiving Time - D ParkesReclaiming Freedom - D ParkesRecognizing God's Presence & P... - E HarlowReflections - K KnoxReflections on Billy Graham - G BishopReflections on Jeremiah 29:11-13 - D SpencerReflections On the Church - G BishopReflections On The Wall - W EvansRejoice in the Lord Always - E HarlowRelatively Speaking - D ParkesResources for Reality - B MaloneResponsibility in Relationship - D ParkesRestrictions On God - D ParkesResults - K AllenRevelation Revealed, Part 1 - D ParkesRevelation Revealed, Part 2 - D ParkesRighteous Judgment - D ParkesRise Up, Oh Lord! - D ParkesRunaway Bike! - D ParkesRushing Streams or Stagnant Wa... - L LarsonSacrifice - D McConnellSafe In The Hands of God: The ... - D ParkesSalt and Light - D ParkesSatan, Watch Out! God Is Getti... - D ParkesScared of Dying? - D ParkesScience Can Never Define Reality - B MaloneScience Foundations Laid by Cr... - B MaloneScience Is A Tool - B MaloneSearch For the Truth - B MaloneSelections - C BakerSelections - C BakerSelections - C BakerSeriously Wounded - D ParkesSeven Doctrines That Will Weak... - D ParkesSeven Doctrines That Will Weak... - D ParkesSeven Doctrines That Will Weak... - D ParkesSeven Doctrines That Will Weak... - D ParkesSeven Doctrines That Will Weak... - D ParkesSharing the Biggest Blessing o... - D ParkesSharing the Biggest Blessing o... - D ParkesShattering Bondages - G NazarShortcuts to God? - R DesjardinsShould Christians Divorce? Part 1 - D ParkesShould Christians Divorce? Part 2 - D ParkesShould Christians Divorce? Part 3 - D ParkesShould I Leave My Church? - A PezzottaShow Me Thy Glory - R McMillan MayfieSifted Wheat - D ParkesSimon Peter's Big Question - D ParkesSimon Peter's Big Question, Pa... - D ParkesSix Literal Creation Days - D ParkesSolemn Testimony - D ParkesSomething to Consider - J DonnellySometimes the Truth Hurts, But... - J AndersonSometimes You've Got To Do Wha... - D ParkesSons of God and Daughters of Men - D ParkesSons of God and Daughters of M... - D ParkesSons of God and Daughters of M... - D ParkesSons of God and Daughters of M... - D ParkesSoul Train - L HicksSowing and Reaping - D ParkesSpiritual Alignment - J DonnellySpiritual Disciplines - D ParkesSpiritual Life: Salvation, Part 3 - A PezzottaSpiritual Stewardship - J DonnellySpiritual Warfare 101 - B Thompson-GouldSpringboard Devotions - D ParkesSt. Peter Ain't No Gatekeeper - J DonnellyStand Up, Stand Up for Jesus - E HarlowStasis – Yesterday Once More - B MaloneStay Focused, and Stay Calm! - D ParkesStep Out Into Ministry - D ParkesStill Missing After all These ... - B MaloneStop! Look! Listen! - C BakerStraight From the Heart - D ParkesStudy in John: 1:1-18 - D ParkesStudy Notes: Forgiveness and T... - R ReedSudden Move of God's Spirit, P... - D ParkesSudden Move of God's Spirit, P... - D ParkesSudden Move of God's Spirit, P... - D ParkesSupernatural Gifts of Revelati... - D ParkesSuppose - B MaloneSurrender! - J DonnellyTACF Experience Gold Teeth Mir... - K WaltersTaste and see that the Lord is... - D ParkesTeaching Creation as Comparati... - B MaloneTell Them! - N SerreTen Minutes of Learning - D ParkesTested Faith - J DonnellyTestimony - D McConnellTestimony - N NgakoTestimony (Lessons From God) - C HallgrenTestimony in Saudi Arabia - D ParkesTestimony of Darrell Scott - D ScottThanks, Heather - J DonnellyThat Rebellious Flesh! - D ParkesThat's Cool! - D ParkesThat's One Body That'll Never ... - B MaloneThe "God-Criminal" - D ParkesThe Angels - D ParkesThe Announcement - K AllenThe Architecture of a Human Be... - J FergussonThe Architecture of a Human Be... - J FergussonThe Architecture of a Human Be... - J FergussonThe Backdrop of Your Mind - D ParkesThe Bad Report - D ParkesThe Beauty of Repentance - D ParkesThe Bellowing Man - D ParkesThe Best Rest Is Yet to Be - C BakerThe Border Crossing - M YarrowThe Builder Will Eventually Re... - B MaloneThe Burden - D ParkesThe Children's Bread (Healing) - D ParkesThe Church, Part I: How Import... - D ParkesThe Church, Part II: The Issue... - D ParkesThe Church, Part III: The Up a... - E StarrThe Cold Shoulder - D ParkesThe Compassion of God - D ParkesThe Computer Cables - D ParkesThe Curse Undone - D ParkesThe Day I Saw Angels - D ParkesThe Day the Chain Was Broken - D ParkesThe Day the Earth Stood Still - B MaloneThe Day the Penny Dropped - D ParkesThe Deification of Doctors; Ra... - C HallgrenThe Demon in the Couch - D ParkesThe Development of Catholic Do... - A PezzottaThe Door Screen - D ParkesThe Encounter - J BarrettThe Enemy's Big War - D ParkesThe Eyes Have It – Creation Is... - B MaloneThe Father Loves You - D ParkesThe Father's Lap - C BoivinThe Final Hour - D ParkesThe Folly of Release Theology - D ParkesThe Food Store Experience - D ParkesThe Gift of Prophecy - J DonnellyThe Great Squisher - D ParkesThe Greater Blessing - D ParkesThe Guests of Matthew 22 - C BakerThe Hand of God Is Upon You! 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What's In a Name?
By Wayne Franklin
April 8, 1998

You know, labels and names have become so corrupted these days. If I say I'm Christian, it now means a million different things to a million different people. This is really sad. Like C. S. Lewis once wrote, it used to be that a "gentleman" meant something unique. It described the attitudes, social status, and lifestyle of a man. Then it was perverted into meaning just any ol' nice guy. Likewise, I believe the label "Christian" has become perverted in such a way as to avoid offending anyone.

If the name "Christian" were always used as defined in Scriptures, and then if I were NOT referred to as a Christian, I may very well get my feelings hurt. But what would this say to me? It would say that I do not fit this description well. And this means that I am not what my Lord is calling me to be. This indeed is a failing that I and the Lord need to work on.

I am learning that there are self-proclaimed Christians who would not agree with many of the points mentioned in Scriptures. How can the name "Christian" be reasonably applied if these folks believe in reincarnation, or the salvation of everybody regardless of beliefs (universalism), or that the Word of God is not fully inspired? (Note that I am not implying that these folks are not saved. Only the Lord can know their hearts.) By referring to themselves as Christians, it waters down the once-accurate description of real Christians.

I am not a fan of labels in any case, because in today's world, they tend to inflame people to passion and rage, thereby losing reason. But it has become a little frustrating for me because I cannot use the label "Christian" anymore without a great deal of explanation. I cannot say that I'm Christian (and leave it at that), because others don't know the true definition anymore.

On the flip side, I want to share what a wonderful gift this is! Our Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has allowed us to pervert this label. Why do I say this is good? Because now, when asked, me must explain what real Christianity is!!! Now, when we're asked, "Are you Christian?", we can respond with the whole, true Gospel!! The Lord has addressed two concerns in one swoop: the perversion of the "Christian" label, and our own reluctance to share the Gospel. By providing this opportunity, He is urging us to return to His true Word and to our responsibility to spread the Good News.

First of all, I'd advise you to wear your Christianity on your sleeve, so to speak. Make it obvious that this label applies to you. Then, when you're approached about it (or when you approach others), clarify the label with the story of the Gospel. Share the good news that Jesus, the Son of God, died for our sins that we might live with Him forever. And remember, the definition of Christianity which others will see is our example--how we live our lives. So let's live our lives as our Father would have us live.

Father--Daddy, you are so cool! You never cease to amaze us with your wisdom. Thank-you for reminding us of our mission--or rather, commission. Please continue to be with us as you send us into this sinful, perverted world. Amen.

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