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What Is The Message Of The Gospel Of Grace?

Published on 2013-01-01 14:40:02

I am beginning to start a series on the book of Galatians and as I do so, I am fully aware that there will be those that will disagree with me, sometimes passionately. As Martin Loydd Jones once said if we didn’t get complaints that we’d gone too

Life is A Journey

Published on 2012-12-31 07:53:16

New Year’s Day: A Marker in Life’s Journey Life is a journey and the beginning of a New Year is a marker in that journey. Take time to look back and reflect – not to criticize or punish yourself but to help you face where you are to

Today’s Widespread Christian Persecution: One Example

Published on 2012-12-30 10:16:50

Christians are persecuted today in many part of the world.  Here in the United States we are fortunate that we do not have to live our lives under this constant threat.  However, in areas like Egypt and China persecution against Christians is wides

Ten Bible Verses for Evangelism

Published on 2012-12-29 17:08:17

10 Bible Verses for Evangelism and Witnessing I found it a hard task to narrow down to ten bible verses for evangelism. Each of these verses I have used in communicating the gospel in a biblical way, the way Jesus did, to those who are lost. This is

My Sermon For A New Year

Published on 2012-12-29 14:44:23

This new year is a landmark one for me. On New Year’s eve I turn 50. This has caused me to do a lot of reflection and this sermon is a a result of that reflection. The New Year’s holiday is one that signifies putting the past behind us an

The Revelation Which Led to the Gospel of John

Published on 2012-12-29 11:05:43

The Gospel of John is potentially the most important and most heralded Book of the entire Bible.  It includes the verse of John 3:16, which is arguably the most recited and prayed verse in the entire Scriptures.  Though similar, it is clearly diff

What To Expect When Your Church Changes Pastors

Published on 2012-12-28 17:19:10

One of the things that God has used me in over the years in ministry is healing wounded churches. Regardless of whether or not this is your first pastoral transition or one of many, I hope that you will take what I am about to share with you to heart

New Year Prayer

Published on 2012-12-28 10:25:11

New Year Prayer He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 ~*~ Snowflakes falling, Wide fields of white, A win

3 Different Kids, 3 Different Learning Styles

Published on 2012-12-28 08:41:43

I can remember in my early days of homeschooling talking to a veteran Homeschool mom about a phonics curriculum I had just purchased.  I boasted that I would be able to use it for each subsequent child.  She smiled sweetly, put her hand on my arm

Christian Quotes About New Year’s To Start The Year Right

Published on 2012-12-27 17:49:04

New Year’s has always been one of my favorite holidays. Maybe it is because my birthday is on New Year’s eve, but more than likely it is because the New Year’s holiday is about new beginnings, fresh starts and second chances. Since

It’s A Sin Problem

Published on 2012-12-27 11:14:55

In the most recent weeks, there has been a great amount of violence in this country which has prompted activists and politicians to make statements supporting agendas which they have been attempting to push for years. One says it is definitely a gun

Help for Women Recovering from Emotional and Spiritual Wounds

Published on 2012-12-26 20:27:22

Hello readers!  This is my first post on Taber’s Truths and I want to take today to introduce myself to you.  My name is EvieJo.  I am a mature Christian woman at the ripe old age of 54.  I am  a Christian woman who is an advocate for the reco

Bible Verses About New Years And New Beginings

Published on 2012-12-26 16:33:02

If there is one thing about my life that has been shown to be true is the fact that God is the God of new beginnings and second chances. Through the things I have went through, like divorce and broken relationships, being a pastor, leaving the pastor

A Child-like Christmas

Published on 2012-12-24 08:52:01

Christmas Day in the Eyes of a Child Q. On Christmas day I worry and fret about every detail including for example, getting dinner on the table and our children behaving while their grandparents are here. How can I learn to enjoy Christmas day? Are c

Loving the Unlovely

Published on 2012-12-23 23:15:49

Christmas does not exist in a vacuum of Christian living. Christ came to call sinners to repentance. Christmas is the core message of Christian living. I have been greatly enjoying getting ready for Christmas with my family and celebrating Christ com

Shepherd Evangelists Announce the Birth of Christ

Published on 2012-12-23 14:49:55

The Shepherd Evangelists and the Birth of Christ In Luke 2, we see the record of the angels bringing the good news of the birth of Christ to the shepherds. “Fear not” the angel said. This simple instruction they obeyed. The scriptures rec

Homeschooling With a Chronic Progressive Illness – Part 1

Published on 2012-12-21 07:46:09

I’m thrilled to bring you this guest post from Becky.  She’s a homeschooling Mom of 2 (one still at home) who is dealing with a chronic illness.  With the Lord’s help she continues to teach her son.  Becky is an inspiration to me

What Does The Bible Say About December 21 2012

Published on 2012-12-21 06:51:58

What does the bible say about 2012? This is a question that I am hearing more and more as December 21st 2012 approaches. This question is driven by at least 3 things, probably more. There is much talk about the Mayan calendar ending on Dec. 21st 2012

21 Great Quotes About Prayer From Powerful Men And Women Of Prayer

Published on 2012-12-20 20:46:03

Prayer is one of the most important ingredients in a successful Christian life. My own saying about prayer is that “a Christian life without prayer is like a chocolate chip cookie without the chips. It is not really a chocolate chip cookie.R

The Most Precious Gift of All

Published on 2012-12-20 15:24:41

For most people, this time of the year represents the giving and receiving of gifts. This is a tradition that began in when the wise men from the east came to visit Jesus after His birth. These were not randomly selected gifts, each one had a meaning

Joseph, A Biblical Example Of A Godly Stepfather

Published on 2012-12-20 11:28:05

I am continuing my series on the perspectives of Christmas by taking a look at Joseph who was betrothed to Mary. So far we have looked at Christmas from God’s perspective through the incarnation of Christ, the perspective of the shepherds, the

Poetic Prayer for Connecticut Tragedy

Published on 2012-12-19 10:01:10

Prayer for Connecticut Tragedy “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4   O Lord, we kneel

Christian Blogging Tips – Careful Considerations Concerning WordPress Hosting

Published on 2012-12-18 12:52:16

Finding adequate WordPress hosting has been a journey for me to say the least. I am still on that journey but hopefully it is close to the finishing line. When I started blogging, I was using Blogger. Needless to say, as Taber’s Truths grew, I

One God Many Faiths? – Ecumenical Vigils in Newtown, Connecticut

Published on 2012-12-17 23:41:09

Over the weekend the nation mourned the tragedy at Sandy Hook that occurred late last week. Among the many vigils held and the funerals of the children and adults killed in Newtown was a vigil held at a local high school where several members of the

Bible Verses For Young People – Let No One Despise Your Youth.

Published on 2012-12-17 23:29:27

I remember back in my long hair days that it was tough at times to get people to take you serious as a young person. I want to be the type of person that uses what He has learned over the years to help young people to grow into all that God has for t

Christmas Alone

Published on 2012-12-17 07:53:21

Q.  I’m a widow with two grown children and several grandchildren. My daughter and her husband and children in California have always come home for Christmas. This year they can’t come. My son lives only a few hours away but they’re going to h

Being a Witness for Christ in a Romans One World

Published on 2012-12-15 16:44:33

Witness for Christ in This World The morality of the world only seems to be heading further into a death spiral. This is evident in the tragedy of Sandy Hook Elementary School. In my home state of Maryland we have taken the plunge into approving corr

Lamenting with Sandy Hook

Published on 2012-12-14 23:37:13

The same children, who dreamed of Santa Clause visiting their house last night, were visited by the Devil today.The post Lamenting with Sandy Hook appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian New and Commentary.

Senseless Killings

Published on 2012-12-14 22:22:53

This morning, around 10:30, I overheard a coworker exclaim, about another shooting, in a school, this one in Connecticut.   What has happened in our country, in our world, where the value of life is so little that not even children are safe anymore

Today We Weep With Those Who Are Weeping At Sandy Hook Elementary School

Published on 2012-12-14 14:37:55

Today, I have been deeply moved by the amount of people I have had coming to my blog seeking answers about the shooting that happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My lists of encouraging bible verses about strength, inspirational quotes for h

What Is Apologetics? A Brief Summary

Published on 2012-12-14 13:23:59

Defending The Faith Through Apologetics Some people may think “what are you sorry for?” when they first hear the term “to give an apology”. What it actually means is to give a verbal defense, a reasoned statement or argument. This is where th

Building the Foundation of Your Homeschool

Published on 2012-12-14 10:11:10

The foundation for any homeschool is the family.  It is vital to sow into your family in order to keep it strong and healthy.  Nothing can take the place of spending time engaging with your spouse and your children! Building the foundation of your

EXCLUSIVE: Newly Published Images of the Shroud of Turin

Published on 2012-12-14 05:01:25

Recently analyzed pictures of the Shroud, utilizing new micropictography, may help explain the origins of the famous artifact. (Austin, TX)  Ronald Stewart, PhD, ThD, has just released 3 digital images of the controversial Shroud of Turin (or “

The Wonderful Grace of God

Published on 2012-12-13 15:36:56

In the Church today, we are living under the covenant of grace. This basically means that we are not bound by any rules or stipulations when it comes to serving God. The wonderful grace of God allows us to be children of God by simply accepting Jesus

Jesus is the Reason

Published on 2012-12-13 10:34:28

  Jesus is the Reason “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Sacred season, One of joy and song, Music swelling in the heart All the day long. ~*~ Jesus is the

Finding Your Voice As A Leader

Published on 2012-12-13 07:22:46

It has been said that the way you know if someone is a leader is whether or not they have followers. This is true to a certain extent but there is more than one type of leader. You can be a leader because you are a rebel. You can be a leader because

Where Was God in Oregon?

Published on 2012-12-12 11:15:03

To suffer humanizes us. It teaches compassion for one another and dependence on God. It is suffering that at once afflicts us and binds us together. Earlier this year a lone gunman opened fire on moviegoers in Aurora, Colo. More recently, a man opene

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus – An Overlooked Woman Of Faith

Published on 2012-12-11 18:33:34

In continuing on in my series on the perspectives of Christmas, I want to share with you about a woman who many Evangelicals overlook at Christmas time. I believe she is overlooked because of a backlash of Protestantism that does not accept certain d

A Christmas Poem: Word Made Flesh

Published on 2012-12-10 12:18:34

Wondrous Fulfillment: Word Made Flesh   Foretold by prophets Of ages long ago, The Truth of God’s Word Christ’s Birth does show. ~*~ Isaiah and David, Daniel and Malachi Spoke details of the King To come from on High. ~*~ Micah and Jeremiah Prop

Family Visits at Christmas

Published on 2012-12-10 09:44:46

Q.  Every year during the Christmas holidays we visit my family or my husband’s family or both. Every year we are distressed by these visits. His family treats him like a child and ignores me. My parents are almost as difficult. No matter how long

Free Christmas Gift For Christian Bloggers – No Strings Attached!

Published on 2012-12-10 08:51:11

A Christmas Gift For Evangelical Christian Blogger’s From Taber’s Truths. In the spirit of how Taber’s Truths has always operated, we want to bless those of you in the Christian blogging community with something that God has freely

Are We Losing The Culture War?

Published on 2012-12-08 19:43:52

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryLosing The Culture War Christian, are you afraid we are losing the culture war? It should be no surprise society is becoming more and more immoral and Christian values, which use to be a norm in Americ

The Three Wise Men And The Christmas Star Of Bethlehem

Published on 2012-12-08 11:30:03

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryToday I am continuing my series on the perspectives of those involved in the Christmas story. In my first article I talked about God’s perspective on the incarnation of Christ, and in my second a

A Shimmering Light in a Dark Corner of the Nation

Published on 2012-12-08 08:24:00

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryGrowing nondenominational church expands throughout New England with a simple message of Jesus. It has been widely known for some time that the six States of New England are amongst the least-Churched

The Amazing Love of Jesus

Published on 2012-12-07 12:14:02

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryHave you ever stopped your life for a few minutes to consider the amazing love of Jesus? Have you ever thought about how amazing that love really is? Have you ever thought about and seriously considere

Homeschooling the Compliant Child

Published on 2012-12-07 08:08:52

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryPitfalls of Homeschooling the Compliant Child Homeschooling an obedient, compliant child seems like a stress-free dream come true for most parents. These kids generally have pleasing dispositions, are

Christ Lives in Me

Published on 2012-12-06 11:21:29

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryChrist Lives in Me “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for m

Biblical Confrontation – A Look At Matthew 18

Published on 2012-12-06 04:37:47

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryNobody likes confrontation. For many years, I avoided confrontation like the plague. Yet there is a time and a place when you need to confront people otherwise they will continue to abuse you or sin ag

Christian Blogging Tips – Beware Of Link Building Schemes

Published on 2012-12-05 11:40:04

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryBacklinks are an important part of getting your Christian blog recognized and improved search engine results. When you are first staring out, it is difficult to get backlinks naturally because nobody k

Motivational Bible Verses To Start Your Day

Published on 2012-12-05 08:39:02

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIf you are like me, waking up in the morning with motivation to get things done does not come naturally. I am not a morning person. When I need to get motivated quickly, I turn to some of my favorite m

Being A Modern Day Good Samaritan

Published on 2012-12-04 21:54:47

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryVisited By a Stranger While in my local coffee house yesterday, a lady asked if she could join me if she didn’t talk.  I said, of course and offered her the seat across from me. The coffee house was

Where are our Priorities? – Reflections From Black Friday

Published on 2012-12-04 11:43:52

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt was a cold dark night. It was obvious that something was about to happen. The stars were out, yet the moon was not to be seen. Apprehension was high in some, as they awaited a miraculous sight… co

America, End Times Prophecies and the Cure For The Curse

Published on 2012-12-03 11:16:48

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt seems that a cosmic event horizon has been breached. I had reservations during the election year about the GOP’s nominee Mitt Romney. I had strong feelings that I was voting for the lesser of

A Perfect Christmas

Published on 2012-12-03 08:03:30

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryQ.  Each year I put all my energy into making Christmas magical and special for everyone. But my husband couldn’t care less. He gripes about the money I’m spending and puts a wet blanket o

The Shepherds At Christmas

Published on 2012-12-02 20:32:59

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryToday I am continuing my series on the Christmas story. Last week I shared with my congregation and with you about the incarnation of Christ from God’s perspective. Today I shared with them the C

A Christmas Witness Through Cards

Published on 2012-12-01 17:51:54

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryBeing A Christmas Witness Tis’ the Season when we send out those lovely Christmas cards. And in this age of instant gratification through IM and email it is the one time we do things the old scho

Precious You Are

Published on 2012-12-01 12:00:19

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryPrecious You Are “So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:31 Child, so very precious You are to Me; Open your heart now, Let your eyes see. For I will show How

Christian News Digest November 24th – 30th 2012

Published on 2012-12-01 11:30:53

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAs this website has grown, it has been more difficult to keep up on all the Christian news that is happening around the world. So instead of trying to cover all the stories, I have decided to do a week

Not Your Grandfather’s Catholic Church (and Not the Pope’s, Either)

Published on 2012-12-01 07:47:59

Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary(NOTE: This column is the first in a series about various denominations.  Portions of this article were researched via the following website-  http://www.oldcatholic.org/index.htm) The Old Catholic C

It’s That Time of The Year Again

Published on 2012-11-30 08:27:04

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt’s that time of the year again; the time when some people refuse to say Merry Christmas and those who demand they do. It’s that time of the year again when the atheists cruise around town

Why We Continue to Homeschool

Published on 2012-11-30 07:46:47

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAdmittedly, our initial reason for homeschooling has changed over the years.   However, the basics of our homeschool philosophy has not changed in 10 years.  And that is to allow our children to lear

God And Creativity

Published on 2012-11-29 17:37:52

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOne of the things I have always failed to understand is why Christians fall into the trap of copying others rather than allowing God to develop them into the unique and creative expression of Jesus tha

Zig Ziglar Home With The Lord At Age 86

Published on 2012-11-28 15:33:26

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAuthor, Speaker, Husband, Father and believer in Jesus, Zig Ziglar passed from this life into the next this morning in a Plano Texas hospital after a short battle with Pneumonia according to Laurie M

Christian Quotes About Love – Inspirational Sayings About Agape Love

Published on 2012-11-28 11:11:13

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe subject of love has been discussed, debated, taught, and quoted throughout history. There are over 500 references to love in the Bible. So I felt that a list of Christian quotes about love would be

Your Will Be Done

Published on 2012-11-27 17:08:20

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryYour Will Be Done “…your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 (Send as an Inspirational Christian eCard) Your will be done, One with Yours may mine be; Your

How To Become A Bold Christian

Published on 2012-11-27 10:57:39

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI have been blogging and running this website now for over a year and a half. My Facebook fan page has been in existence for almost as long, although it has only really been active about 6 months. One

Bible Verse Ideas For Christmas Cards

Published on 2012-11-26 14:41:08

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOne tradition that many people have during the Christmas season is to send out Christmas cards. One of the uniquely personal things that people do with their Christmas cards is to include a Bible verse

Keep Love Growing

Published on 2012-11-26 08:34:10

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryLove That Keeps Growing In order to keep love growing it’s necessary to be open and vulnerable to the other person. In other words, even if you’re uncomfortable showing your feelings this is what y

Get Out Of The Comfort Zone

Published on 2012-11-24 11:46:27

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt is so easy to get comfortable in our lives with our surroundings, our environment, our neighborhoods and our church. We settle in for the long term without really being all that aware of it. As Chri

How To Keep Christ In Christmas – Lessons From The Incarnation Of Christ

Published on 2012-11-24 10:45:44

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryEvery Christmas there is a big push to “keep Christ in Christmas”. There is good reason for this push because of the secularization of our society and this very Christian holiday. However t

Giving to Gospel Ministries: The Acts 1:8 Approach

Published on 2012-11-23 19:05:26

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAround Christmas time we begin to get bombarded with different ministries each wanting our support. The last few years have been financially tough on gospel ministries who are all competing for a ever

Dealing With Divorce During The Holidays – Putting Your Children First

Published on 2012-11-23 06:58:54

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe holiday season is a very stressful time for both those that have been or are going through divorce and for the children who are the innocent victims of divorce. Parents are tempted, because of thei

The Last Antipope

Published on 2012-11-22 18:20:40

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How To Pastor During the Holidays…After the Loss of a Loved One

Published on 2012-11-21 18:37:13

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThere are probably more in your church who’ve experienced loss than you realize. At a time of festivity, some in your congregation are struggling. The “Holidays” are no holiday for th

Letting Go

Published on 2012-11-21 18:15:48

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAs strong practicing Christians, often we struggle with the concept of letting go. You may have heard the saying, “Let go, and Let God!”  This is harder advice to take then it is to give. Proverbs

WordPress Plugin Recommendations For Christian Bloggers

Published on 2012-11-21 17:54:34

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI get questions from time to time about the plugins I use for WordPress. There are a lot of choices of plugins out there and sometimes it can be quite hard to find ones that actually do what you want t

Make a Heartwarming Thanksgiving Keepsake Craft

Published on 2012-11-20 16:53:06

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIn keeping with the season of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share one of our favorite Holiday crafts.  If you have relatives coming in from out of town, or are blessed with extended family in your

Thanksgiving

Published on 2012-11-20 09:29:23

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThanksgiving Poem “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 The aroma of apple pie Wafts in the air, Sounds of stories Around the table to share, Prai

Living Generously In Times of Shortage

Published on 2012-11-20 06:18:48

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThese are tough times. Your shortage will be different than the person next to you, but count on it, no one is free of shortages. Ponder a few strategy points that will build a workable approach for y

“Intervarsity”- Another Fantastic Crusade on U.S. Campuses

Published on 2012-11-19 20:28:29

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryRecently I met up with a local young woman, Meaghan Graham, who is certainly doing what she can do to bring the message of Christ to the world.  Meaghan is part of the Intervarsity organization, which

The Grinch-like Atheists Who Stole Christmas

Published on 2012-11-19 10:12:55

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI just caught wind of a story that is brewing in Santa Monica Ca. It seems that a group of atheists led by a man named Damon Vix, have stolen from all the fine believing citizen’s of Santa Monica

Count Your Blessings

Published on 2012-11-19 08:23:40

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryGive Thanks in All Circumstances Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to thank God for our blessings. Many of us take for granted our good fortune, our good health and our freedom. Paul urges us to “

Making the Church a Local Mission

Published on 2012-11-18 20:59:53

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryA Local Mission To make the Church a local mission it must contain missionaries.  A missionary mindset must be developed by the members of the Church. This means Christians must see themselves as a mi

Contemporary Christian Christmas Songs To Put Christ Back Into Christmas

Published on 2012-11-17 18:59:10

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryTo go along with our series on putting Christ back into Christmas, this article gives you some contemporary Christian Christmas songs to go along with the Christmas Bible verses and the Christian Chris

No Matter What

Published on 2012-11-17 15:35:04

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryNo Matter What “…neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:39 (Send as an Inspirati

How To Study The Bible Online

Published on 2012-11-17 14:15:47

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOne of the things that has amazed me in providing this website to people is the amount of people that come to it from other countries and territories around the world. The hunger for the word of God an

Survey Claims Martin Luther as Most Influential Christian Ever

Published on 2012-11-16 18:26:44

Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary“Unless I am convinced by the testimonies of the Holy Scriptures or evident reason (for I believe neither in the Pope nor councils alone, since it has been established that they have often erred and

Taking Jesus to Work

Published on 2012-11-16 11:51:53

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryMaybe this has happened to you; you have worked somewhere for a period of time and thought you knew everyone fairly well and then, by accident, you discover that one of your co-workers is a Christian.

UN Treaty Threatens US Homeschoolers

Published on 2012-11-16 08:18:02

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThis guest post commentary is by Karen Miner Hurd, a long time proponent of  homeschooling and Parental Rights.  Think your homeschool rights are assured because you live in the United States of Amer

Christian Christmas Quotes – 20 Great Sayings To Put Christ Back Into Your Christmas

Published on 2012-11-15 21:16:15

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryLast Christmas I posted an article showing the verses in the Bible that had to do with Christmas and the birth of Christ. This year I wanted to give you some Christian quotes about Christmas for you to

Come, Lord Jesus!

Published on 2012-11-15 09:54:44

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryCome, Lord Jesus! He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20 (Send as an Inspirational Christian eCard) Upward to the skies I l

Citizens Of 42 States Flood The White House With Petitions To Secede From The Union

Published on 2012-11-13 21:22:33

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryLittle did the Obama Administration figure that their idea of giving average citizens a voice in government would turn out like this when they started their “We the People” section of the W

GIVING IN TO TEMPTATION, OR NOT…

Published on 2012-11-13 13:18:18

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWhat is temptation? Wikipedia defines it as, “the desire to perform an action that one may enjoy immediately o r in the short term but will probably later regret for various reasons: legal, social,

Is Thanksgiving A Christian Holiday?

Published on 2012-11-13 09:23:22

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt is time once again for the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. It has traditionally been a time where we set aside our daily labors and give thanks to God for His abundant providence upon us. However i

Finding True Success In God And In Life

Published on 2012-11-12 12:32:30

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryStudy this Book of Instruction continually.  Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it.  Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. – Joshua 1

SHOW RESPECT IN MARRIAGE

Published on 2012-11-12 08:23:41

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryQ.  My wife is very upset with me. I made an off hand comment about her weight when we were out with a group of friends. I didn’t mean anything by it and tried to explain this to her later. She

A Letter of Homeschool Encouragement From “the Future”

Published on 2012-11-12 07:03:10

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryHind sight is 20-20!  Looking back at our homeschool journey, if I could travel back in time here’s what I would tell “worried old me” concerning my 9 year old son and his struggle

How to Evangelize: Lessons From Jesus

Published on 2012-11-11 14:39:26

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryYou may remember a few years back the Christian fad WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) bracelets. The purpose was to remind us to think about how Jesus would have approached the situations we find ourselves in

Christ Alone for the Salvation of Man

Published on 2012-11-10 21:48:42

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryFrom where does our Salvation come? To whom do we owe the prospect of Eternal life? Where does Grace come from and by whom does it come? Is it truly by Christ Alone? In Christ Alone Solus Christus is a

Billy Graham Turns Eyes On Evangelism To Change America Rather Than Politics

Published on 2012-11-09 10:20:19

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThis last election had many evangelical Christians pushing hard for a change in our nation. That didn’t happen, at least through politics that is. Even Billy Graham got involved in trying to enco

Begging For Money and Other Troubling Areas in The Church

Published on 2012-11-09 06:57:31

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIs it just me or is it a real irritant when we hear preachers begging for money. OK, it is really irritating when I hear preachers or church leaders begging for money in order to accomplish some pet pr

Greater Love Has No Man – A Veteran’s Day Message

Published on 2012-11-09 00:55:46

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThis Sunday, my church has the privilege of hosting our community’s Veteran’s day service.  For me, it is a great honor to be able to speak both for our community and as a representative

Christian Blogging Tips – Content Syndication and Content Curation

Published on 2012-11-08 19:35:58

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt has been a while since I did an article for Christian bloggers. I try to help all of my fellow Christian bloggers in their efforts to use their blogs to reach our world. Recently I was contacted by

Safe in the Storm

Published on 2012-11-08 10:01:48

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentarySafe in the Storm “And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?’ Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, ‘W

How’s Your Walk, Bro? Christian Pop Culture Vs. True Relationship With God

Published on 2012-11-07 14:16:58

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryRecently, I googled the question, “How’s your walk?” and was surprised and discouraged at what came up in the search results.  The web article in the #1 spot was written by a former

Grateful, Once Again

Published on 2012-11-07 08:13:41

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt’s coming on Christmas once again, and I can’t help but remember the year my family lived in Plano, Texas.  We were recovering from having lost everything that year and were starting over, my hu

Will Christians Stop Selling Their Birthright For A Political Bowl Of Stew?

Published on 2012-11-06 23:28:09

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWell the election is over and my heart is both grieved and at peace. It wouldn’t have mattered if the outcome had been different and the other political party’s candidate had one. My heart

Ordinary People Trusting An Extraordinary God

Published on 2012-11-06 07:57:11

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThis morning I want to share with you what I shared with my congregation last Sunday. The messages was entitled, “Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God. The reason I shared this message with t

Words Vs. Actions: Being Doers of the Word!!

Published on 2012-11-05 09:53:46

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryHow many times have we heard the old adage, “actions speak louder than words!”? I know that my parents used it, as I would imagine their parents did as well. I must confess I have used that stateme

THE HEALING POWER OF IMAGINATION

Published on 2012-11-05 08:30:41

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryImagination has Healing Power! Do you think you have no imagination? Guess again. We all use our imaginations more than we realize. Although we can’t know the future, we often imagine disaster ahead.

Sufficiency of Scripture in Evangelism

Published on 2012-11-04 13:10:43

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIn my last article we discussed the content of the gospel. The text we used was 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. You can read that article for some background. I wanted to touch on one more thing mentioned by Pau

Jacob Arminius: Losing One’s Salvation

Published on 2012-11-04 11:54:34

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryComposer and refuter of a key doctrine that in essence determines the eternity of our souls, Jacob (or Jacobus) Arminius is not necessarily a popular name.  But the theologian whom he defied, John Cal

How To Follow Jesus

Published on 2012-11-03 13:33:32

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt has been 33 years since I made the decision to follow Jesus. Sometimes because of the years, I forget that people need to learn the first steps to take in their Christian walk. So this article is de

Topical Or Expository Preaching – Which Is Better?

Published on 2012-11-02 12:14:36

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI have been in ministry now since 1988 and although that does not make me an expert on preaching, I have preached more sermons than I personally ever needed to preach. Many times people have either ask

Fun with Taxonomy – Hands on Homeschool Science!

Published on 2012-11-02 07:39:26

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryDo you think teaching science in your homeschool has to be dull and dry?  Think again!  There are many ways to incorporate hands on learning to your studies.   For one of our learning experiences I

God and Natural Disasters – Has The Almighty Had Enough?

Published on 2012-10-31 10:59:24

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI have hesitated even writing about this topic. It is one that can cause a lot of furor and make people polarize to opposite ends of the spectrum. On one hand we have the ding dongs at Westboro Baptist

Is It Biblical To Make Decisions Based On The Lesser Of Two Evils?

Published on 2012-10-30 18:54:18

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryEver since I was a little boy I have heard people talk about making choices based on the lesser of two evils. Until recently I had never even considered whether this was a biblical way to make a choice or not. It was not until a year and a half ago when somebody made a choice based [...]The post Is It Biblical To Make Decisions Based On The Lesser Of Two Evils? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

What Is The Gospel

Published on 2012-10-30 11:52:30

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryBefore we can communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ to a dying world we must first understand what the gospel is. So what is the gospel? You may already have some kind of idea as to its content but we must not rely on preconceived ideas but look to scripture alone for our answers. Gospel [...]The post What Is The Gospel appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

3 Christian Disaster Relief Organizations Responding To Hurricane Sandy

Published on 2012-10-30 09:11:12

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWhen I got up this morning, I was moved in my heart as to how I could help in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Here I am sitting in Pine Haven Wyoming with blue skies, heat, electricity, and food while people are facing the loss of everything they have. I don’t believe in being complacent [...]The post 3 Christian Disaster Relief Organizations Responding To Hurricane Sandy appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

When A Government Takes God Away From Its People

Published on 2012-10-29 18:13:57

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryImagine if today, in the United States, there were only 100 actual (functional) Christian churches.  To give some basic perspective, that would equal just two church buildings per State!  (The truth is that there are about 300,000 churches in the USA, according to “Grounds For Giving”.)  What kind of society would we have?  What would [...]The post When A Government Takes God Away From Its People appeared first on Taber's Trut [..]

Facing The Storm

Published on 2012-10-29 17:33:30

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI have always been a people watcher; I can simply amuse myself by watching other people in certain situations. Many times, when my wife and I were first married and didn’t have any money, I would go to the Mall and just sit and watch people run back and forth as they shopped. I found [...]The post Facing The Storm appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

God’s Extra Mile

Published on 2012-10-29 13:58:55

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryMy aunt and uncle live alone, having been hurt early on in life, they chose to insulate themselves from the pain of betrayal again.  Growing up under their care and tutelage, I was taught to adhere to this same philosophy of life, but as I grew, I began reaching out to the people and the [...]The post God’s Extra Mile appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

How Much Do I Love You?

Published on 2012-10-29 11:16:52

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryHow Much Do I Love You? “…that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to [...]The post How Much Do I Love You? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Recipe For A Loving Marriage

Published on 2012-10-29 08:19:48

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryQ. So much has been written about marriages in trouble; about couples having very serious problems. What can you say about marriages that work; marriages that are happy and fulfilling? What are the ingredients in a loving marriage? What is a recipe for a loving marriage? A Loving Marriage A book could be written about [...]The post Recipe For A Loving Marriage appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Church Leadership – What Is A Biblical Form Of Church Government?

Published on 2012-10-28 20:10:50

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI had a dear friend today write me and ask me to show her the biblical model for church leadership and government. It seems that her local church is going through a tough time on this issue and it is the second time in about as many years that this has happened. The last time [...]The post Church Leadership – What Is A Biblical Form Of Church Government? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Life Lessons From King David In The Bible

Published on 2012-10-27 23:30:38

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe story of King David has to be one of my favorite stories in the Bible. It is the story of how God sees the heart of an individual and promotes him in His timing to a place of prominence.  It is the process that we see in the life of David that for me [...]The post Life Lessons From King David In The Bible appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

The 21st Century Church

Published on 2012-10-26 13:18:59

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryChristians all over the world have a very distinct way of worshiping God within their own culture. That is not to say these ways are wrong, just a different approach. If a Christian, for instance, has never been to a worship service in another country, whose culture and approach to God is somewhat different than [...]The post The 21st Century Church appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Shi Weihan: Tortured And Persecuted For His Faith In China

Published on 2012-10-26 11:58:48

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOne of the things I like to do on this website is to put the spotlight on what is happening to our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. We Americans and others in the western world have too much of a myopic view of what is happening in Christianity. Today I want to [...]The post Shi Weihan: Tortured And Persecuted For His Faith In China appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

What Are The Differences Between Evangelical Christianity And Mormonism?

Published on 2012-10-26 09:09:08

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryMormons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have come into the spotlight lately because of the nomination of Mitt Romney as the Republican candidate for President and the possibility that we will have our first Mormon President of the United States. There has been a lot of discussion, mainly on the internet, about [...]The post What Are The Differences Between Evangelical Christianity And Mormonism? appeared first on Taber's Tru [..]

Homeschool Woes – What do you do when your Curriculum isn’t Working?

Published on 2012-10-26 06:58:48

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryMy husband has a saying, “All good plans are subject to change.”  I’ve had to adopt that saying recently in our homeschool when a chosen curriculum didn’t pan out for one of our children. Homeschool Woes – What do you do when your Curriculum isn’t Working?

Waiting Upon The Lord

Published on 2012-10-25 19:03:20

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIf you are like me, waiting on the Lord is not your most favorite thing to do. I am the type of personality that wants to go out and do something and not just wait around for something to happen. However there is some real spiritual fruit to be had when we wait upon the [...]The post Waiting Upon The Lord appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Gunman Kills Man At Creflo Dollar’s World Changers Church

Published on 2012-10-25 10:41:24

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI just caught wind of this this morning. A gunman has shot and killed a man leading a prayer meeting at Creflo Dollar’s World Changers Church yesterday. According to initial reports, the gunman walked in dressed in a suit, and opened fire yesterday morning on a man who was leading a prayer meeting. Here is [...]The post Gunman Kills Man At Creflo Dollar’s World Changers Church appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Co [..]

Bible Verses For When You Are Feeling Lonely

Published on 2012-10-24 12:10:18

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI am single. I am a pastor. Both of those things can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. There are even times when I have felt alone when I was in a crowd. Have you? I have had to deal with my fair share of loneliness and at times even despondency. It has been during [...]The post Bible Verses For When You Are Feeling Lonely appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Christian Students Stand Up Against Religious Intolerance At Snow College

Published on 2012-10-24 08:53:22

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryYesterday I shared with you 2 stories of intolerance towards Christians on American university campuses. I encouraged students and parents to stand up against these policies and to stand up for our constitutional rights. Today I had a story in my email of one such group that is doing so. Snow College Sued Over Religious [...]The post Christian Students Stand Up Against Religious Intolerance At Snow College appeared first on Taber's Truths Chr [..]

How To Start A Church – 6 Steps From An Experienced Church Planter

Published on 2012-10-23 19:20:21

Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary22 years ago I started  my first church in Gresham Oregon. I made many mistakes, and didn’t follow all the rules, but in the end God was faithful to raise up a church that was not there before. In my ministry, I have planted 2 churches and resurrected one church that basically was an empty [...]The post How To Start A Church – 6 Steps From An Experienced Church Planter appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentar [..]

Massachusetts: Death Sentence for Repeat “Baptists”

Published on 2012-10-23 18:55:02

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAmidst all the current discussion about religious liberty, it is wise to look back at from where this country has come. (Note- the title of this column aims at taking a quick look at our startling history.  It is not a current news headline.) For all of the worries and talk about how we may be losing [...]The post Massachusetts: Death Sentence for Repeat “Baptists” appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary [..]

2 More American Universities Show Intolerance Towards Christians

Published on 2012-10-23 10:06:44

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DEPRESSION IN MEN

Published on 2012-10-22 07:43:28

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryQ.  In the last year my husband has become irritable over minor things. He’s critical and blaming toward me and the kids. He blows up when driving in traffic, almost to the point of “road rage.” He also is working long hours and seems indifferent toward me and toward other members of the family. I’ve [...]The post DEPRESSION IN MEN appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Bible Verses Showing God’s Protection – 23 Comforting Scripture Quotes

Published on 2012-10-21 21:31:53

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWe live in a world that is more and more hostile towards Christians. Many of our brothers and sisters face persecution on a daily basis. Even here in America, many Christians need God’s protection in their places of business or on the job. They need protection as they are traveling on our highways. They even [...]The post Bible Verses Showing God’s Protection – 23 Comforting Scripture Quotes appeared first on Taber's Truths [..]

Demonstrating The Love Of God

Published on 2012-10-21 16:04:26

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryMany of you have heard me say that to tell people that God loves them without showing that love is and incomplete message. Today I want to share with you what I have been hearing the voice of the saying during the Pastor’s conference that I have been attending this weekend. Demonstrating the love of [...]The post Demonstrating The Love Of God appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Pastor or Dictator?

Published on 2012-10-19 15:28:22

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWhen we hear the word dictator, we think of an overbearing ruler of some small third world country. And, while that is  true in many cases, there are other types of dictators in this world. There are those who would bully others, like we hear so much of in the school systems in this country [...]The post Pastor or Dictator? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Should A Christian Date While Separated?

Published on 2012-10-18 17:43:07

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAs a single Pastor, I sometimes get asked questions that other Pastor’s are not asked simply because they think that my marital status will change my perspective on the issue. What they don’t realize is that I am a pastor that has made more than his fair share of mistakes in my life. I don’t [...]The post Should A Christian Date While Separated? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Christian Thanksgiving Songs – Giving Thanks With Grateful Hearts

Published on 2012-10-18 07:30:31

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryYesterday as I was heading up to Great Falls Montana, I was reminded that another year had passed and I started to think back to where I was a year ago in my life and what God had brought me through during the last year. As I did so, I began to become so thankful [...]The post Christian Thanksgiving Songs – Giving Thanks With Grateful Hearts appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Why I’m Starting A Dead Church

Published on 2012-10-17 04:13:39

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThis might sound crazy, but I’m starting a dead church. I recently wrote a blog post titled ‘why the church must die’. In that post I reasoned that too many churches spend most of their resources (time, energy and money) on themselves, often with the goal of surviving. Meetings are called, strategies are set, they [...]The post Why I’m Starting A Dead Church appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentar [..]

Why Do Christians Think Abortion Is Murder?

Published on 2012-10-16 14:24:08

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe other night I was watching the Vice Presidential Debates streaming over Youtube. At the end of the debate each candidate was asked how their religious faith affects their stand on abortion. Both candidates are Catholic and the Catholic church considers abortion to be murder. In fact, almost all Christian denominations consider abortion murder except those that [...]The post Why Do Christians Think Abortion Is Murder? appeared first on Taber& [..]

Neurologist Says Heaven Is Real After A Near Death Experience.

Published on 2012-10-15 18:49:14

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryDr. Eban Alexander never expected to have an experience with the afterlife however when He found himself in a coma, he experienced things he never thought were possible. What caused Dr. Alexander’s Near Death Experience? In the fall of 2008, he spent 7 days in a coma in which the neocortex part of the brain [...]The post Neurologist Says Heaven Is Real After A Near Death Experience. appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Co [..]

God Will Make a Way

Published on 2012-10-15 09:08:09

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryGod Will Make a Way “Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 ~*~ When the path is foggy, When my way is unclear, When the storms begin to rage, [...]The post God Will Make a Way appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

What is True Intimacy in Marriage?

Published on 2012-10-15 08:42:32

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryTrue Intimacy Genuine closeness or true intimacy in marriage involves knowing each other, not superficially but deeply and well. To achieve this we must allow the other person to know us and vice versa. The problem is most of us spend a great deal of time and energy avoiding being known. We share little about [...]The post What is True Intimacy in Marriage? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Cultivating Creativity In Your Christian Blog

Published on 2012-10-15 04:44:08

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryBlogging, like music or painting or other art forms needs a certain amount of creativity in order to be successful. I say that because I look at Christian blogging as a ministry and not just a business or way to make some extra money. The world doesn’t need a bunch of copycat websites all saying [...]The post Cultivating Creativity In Your Christian Blog appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

The Quest For The Radical Middle

Published on 2012-10-14 21:11:04

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryMany times, both at my church and even on this website I have referred to the fact that I am personally on a quest for the radical middle. This at times has caused confusion. Not so much at my church since they know me and see what I mean being played out in my life, [...]The post The Quest For The Radical Middle appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

What Is So Important About The Cross Of Christ?

Published on 2012-10-13 22:33:22

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOnce again I am sharing with my church the basics of the Christian faith. The cross of Christ is central to that faith. Again I ask you when is the last time that you have heard a message about the cross of Christ? There are certain subjects that seem to fall by the wayside when [...]The post What Is So Important About The Cross Of Christ? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

How To Deal With Loneliness

Published on 2012-10-13 11:46:32

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryToday I decided to talk about how to deal with loneliness because I know that today I will struggle with it. I am writing this just as much to remind myself how to deal with being lonely as much as I am writing you to help you deal with loneliness. You see, every time I [...]The post How To Deal With Loneliness appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

A Politically Correct Jesus?

Published on 2012-10-12 17:15:29

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe secular society in which we live is determined to force its agendas on everyone, regardless of personal beliefs. There is a demand in this world that calls for everybody and everything to be politically correct. As Christians, we need to resist these demands; it doesn’t matter if it comes from family, friends or co-workers. [...]The post A Politically Correct Jesus? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Overcoming Mountains that are really Molehills in Your Homeschool!

Published on 2012-10-12 10:26:57

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThis happened in our homeschool  a few months ago.  I am happy to report that we are still seeing improvements in our daughter’s abilities and so thankful that this mountain was really a molehill! In Your Homeschool Don’t Overlook the Obvious! In this day and age of learning labels, it can be easy to get [...]The post Overcoming Mountains that are really Molehills in Your Homeschool! appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian Ne [..]

A “Religious America” No More? New Survey Shows Startling Trends

Published on 2012-10-11 18:15:11

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryA recent survey and study by the acclaimed Pew Forum, just released on October 9th, shows many telling truths about where this country is, versus where it was just a few decades ago.  The results are not promising for Christians- and many others- throughout the nation. Amongst the data is the fact that 20% of [...]The post A “Religious America” No More? New Survey Shows Startling Trends appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian [..]

Video: Renowned Atheist Richard Dawkins Get’s “Eastwooded”

Published on 2012-10-11 07:57:41

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryRichard Dawkins, the poster child for the Atheist faith, refuses to debate those that would hand him his lunch. Such was the case when Richard Dawkins ran from an invitation to debate William Lane Craig, so William Lane Craig decided to use the same tactic that Clint Eastwood did at the Republican Convention. Here is [...]The post Video: Renowned Atheist Richard Dawkins Get’s “Eastwooded” appeared first on Taber's Truths Chr [..]

20% Of Americans Have No Church Affiliation According To New Study

Published on 2012-10-11 07:22:01

Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary20% of Americans have no ties to a brick and mortar church group and the number increases to 30% with no affiliation under the age of 30. That is what the data is showing in a new study from the Pew Research Center. These “nones” as they have been labeled since they answered the question [...]The post 20% Of Americans Have No Church Affiliation According To New Study appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Stark Video Shows Us Our Problems Are Not Really Problems

Published on 2012-10-09 13:05:05

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryHonestly, there is not a lot of commentary that I can say about this video that would add to the discussion so I will just let this video speak for itself. Blessings! Pastor DukeThe post Stark Video Shows Us Our Problems Are Not Really Problems appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Jersey City NJ. Becomes The Latest City To Violate Christian’s Free Speech Rights

Published on 2012-10-09 11:39:26

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWe have an epidemic in our country. It is an epidemic of ignorance. Jersey City New Jersey has became the latest city to show signs that they have caught this disease. Christian’s Evangelizing Called “Inciting Residents” by Jersey City Police Chief I came across this story on the website NJ.com. It is the story of [...]The post Jersey City NJ. Becomes The Latest City To Violate Christian’s Free Speech Rights appeared first [..]

Why Church Plant?

Published on 2012-10-09 09:17:31

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWhy Start A New Church? 10 years ago on a ridiculously hot, Sydney summers day, at a youth event called Soul Survivor, I sat on the edge of my seat, listening intently to what I was hearing. You see, I had just had a massive turn around in my life. I was an atheist and [...]The post Why Church Plant? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Using Halloween As An Opportunity To Share Your Faith.

Published on 2012-10-08 12:49:32

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAs you know, Halloween will be here in a couple of weeks. I am not a big fan of Halloween and I have always wrestled with finding balance in our culture concerning this holiday. There are those that totally ignore the spiritual significance of this holiday and there are others that just react out of fear as well. I [...]The post Using Halloween As An Opportunity To Share Your Faith. appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Comm [..]

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Published on 2012-10-08 11:19:44

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryQ. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family. I’m an adult child of an alcoholic. My father was an abusive alcoholic and we feared him.  I have had many problems, but thought I had overcome them. Now I keep getting involved with boyfriends who drink too much. My friends say I’m codependent because I don’t [...]The post Adult Children of Alcoholics appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

New Smart Phone App Let’s You Share The Gospel In Over 1100 Languages

Published on 2012-10-08 07:24:10

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI imagine that all of you have heard of the Jesus movie that was translated in thousands of languages and shown to millions of people worldwide. Well Jesus Film Media has now taken that mission to the next level with a smart phone app that allows everyone to stream the Jesus movie, teaching clips, and [...]The post New Smart Phone App Let’s You Share The Gospel In Over 1100 Languages appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And C [..]

Video Of Family’s Experience With The Prosperity Gospel

Published on 2012-10-08 06:51:25

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe Bradley family was like many American families growing up in tough situations. When they heard the prosperity gospel that came into their church, they were entranced by the promise of God giving them the American dream. Unfortunately what they were given was something else. Take a moment to to listen to their story and [...]The post Video Of Family’s Experience With The Prosperity Gospel appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian Ne [..]

Christian Quotes For Thanksgiving – God Grant Me A Grateful Heart

Published on 2012-10-07 22:14:03

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt has been a while since I have done a quote post. With the Canadian Thanksgiving having just passed, and the American Thanksgiving soon on it’s way, I thought it would be a good idea to give you some quotes on being thankful. Whether you use them for your Thanksgiving day celebration or you are [...]The post Christian Quotes For Thanksgiving – God Grant Me A Grateful Heart appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Comm [..]

Rachel Held Evans New Book Gets Rejected By Lifeway Christian Resources

Published on 2012-10-07 08:00:16

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryLifeway Christian Resources has informed Rachel Held Evans that her new book entitled ” A Year of Biblical Womanhood” and subtitled “How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting On a Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband Master”, will not be stocked at Lifeway Christian Bookstores. I came across this story of all places, [...]The post Rachel Held Evans New Book Gets Rejected By Lifeway Christian Resources appeared [..]

The Importance Of The Blood Of Christ

Published on 2012-10-06 16:37:45

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryDuring every great revival that has happened in Christiandom there has been an increased awareness and understanding of the blood of Christ and it’s importance, and during every time that faith has waned and hearts have grown cold, there has been a diminished emphasis and teaching on the blood of Christ. When was the last [...]The post The Importance Of The Blood Of Christ appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

The Truth Will Set You Free

Published on 2012-10-06 11:53:09

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe Truth Will Set You Free (Send as an Inspirational Christian eCard!) Listen to My words, Let them embrace your soul; The truth will set you free, Yea, it will make you whole. Child, why do you wander? Why do you look for hope? Seek Me and My word For freedom eternal in scope. Nothing [...]The post The Truth Will Set You Free appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Christian Blogging Tips – Dealing With Blog Envy

Published on 2012-10-06 11:42:54

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryBlog Envy. All of us go through it one time or another. It is when you go around and look at other people’s blogs and compare them to yours. It can really stifle what God wants to do with you if you don’t get control of it. I remember when I first started blogging a [...]The post Christian Blogging Tips – Dealing With Blog Envy appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Are We there Yet? Jesus’ Soon Return

Published on 2012-10-05 17:29:46

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI’m not going to ask the question, “Have you heard this before?” because I know most parents or anyone who has went anywhere with children in the back seat, has heard this question. The ever familiar, “Are we there yet?” can apply to us as Christians as we see world events in our current time [...]The post Are We there Yet? Jesus’ Soon Return appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Homeschooling on the Missions Field!

Published on 2012-10-05 06:38:33

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryFor some, just the thought of homeschooling makes them faint.  But what about those that homeschool in a third world  country?  How do they do it? Personally, I’m in awe of families who are able to blend these two lifestyles.  Alisha of A Daily Process is doing just that.  Her family of 5 is currently [...]The post Homeschooling on the Missions Field! appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

City Of Phoenix Drops Ban On Christians Handing Out Water

Published on 2012-10-04 20:12:54

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIt wasn’t until one lady who wasn’t afraid to stand up against city hall and stand up for her religious liberties, that the City of Phoenix decided to drop a ban against Christians handing out bottles of water at public events. As I have covered many times on this website, city and town councils are [...]The post City Of Phoenix Drops Ban On Christians Handing Out Water appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentar [..]

5 Ways To Bless Your Pastor During Pastor Appreciation Month

Published on 2012-10-04 15:47:29

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI must confess that I feel a little strange writing this article because I do not want to give the impression that I am looking, or for that matter, any Pastor is looking for recognition for what they do. I serve the greatest bunch of people that any person could serve at my church in [...]The post 5 Ways To Bless Your Pastor During Pastor Appreciation Month appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Romney Facebook Fan Page Claims 8 Billion Likes For Romney.

Published on 2012-10-03 22:15:49

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe facebook fan page of someone supporting Mitt Romney passing itself off as a campaign page made an outrageous claim after the debates. It claimed that Romney hit 8 Billion likes. More likes than Facebook users or people in the world. Here is the photo. I just thought it was hilarious! So much for the [...]The post Romney Facebook Fan Page Claims 8 Billion Likes For Romney. appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Tyndale House Publishers Joins Biola University And Hobby Lobby In Suing Feds

Published on 2012-10-03 14:38:36

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe momentum is growing among Christian businesses, religious institutions and other Christian organizations in suing the federal government over the abortion pill mandate that is part of Obamacare. The latest to join the legal fray is Tyndale House Publishers. Just a few days ago Biola University also announced they were going to sue the federal government over [...]The post Tyndale House Publishers Joins Biola University And Hobby Lobby In Sui [..]

Yale University May Use Anti-Discrimination Rule To Discriminate Against Christian Fraternity

Published on 2012-10-02 22:23:40

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryYale University has followed in the footsteps of Vanderbuilt University in using their anti-discrimination policy to effectively discriminate against Christians. Instead of it being a Christian student group meeting on campus as in the Vanderbuilt case, this time it is a fraternity. The Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX) applied to be recognized as an official fraternity to [...]The post Yale University May Use Anti-Discrimination Rule To Discriminate Agains [..]

Making it through to the Other Side

Published on 2012-10-02 13:10:28

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI’ve been thinking about how many of us don’t make it through to the other side.  And, I’ve been thinking, about the people I really admire, the people I know that have made it through with a strong finish. I want to be in that group.  So far, I’ve done a lot of backsliding and [...]The post Making it through to the Other Side appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

How To Walk In God’s Peace

Published on 2012-10-02 11:45:43

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThere is a promise in the scripture called the peace of God. It is something that every believer in Jesus needs because it guards our hearts and minds. However there are many times when trials and tribulations assail us that it becomes easy to lose focus and lose that peace that surpasses all understanding. Just [...]The post How To Walk In God’s Peace appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

10,000 Christians Pray For Our Nation In Philidelphia

Published on 2012-10-01 10:58:04

Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary10,000 Christians gathered in Philidelphia to pray for our nation this weekend. What was called the “America For Jesus” rally drew Christians from across the nation to pray for one thing; Revival! More and more people are starting to understand that the solution to America’s problems is not going to come from the political arena, [...]The post 10,000 Christians Pray For Our Nation In Philidelphia appeared first on Taber's Tr [..]

What is Love?

Published on 2012-10-01 08:59:47

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryLove Defined What is Love? Love is not just a wonderful feeling it is also a decision and requires action. The best definition of love that I know is in Scripture: “Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand [...]The post What is Love? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Who Was the First Famous Evangelical?

Published on 2012-09-29 07:25:58

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe term “evangelical” is thrown about all the time, via the media and other outlets.  What is an evangelical, exactly?  And, who might be the first famous or well-known evangelical? The word evangelical was first used around 1531 or 1532, which of course was the approximate dawn of the Protestant Reformation.  According to the Merriam-Webster...The post Who Was the First Famous Evangelical? appeared first on Taber's Truths Chr [..]

Christian Blogging Tips – Building A Social Media Presence

Published on 2012-09-28 10:53:12

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryPart of what I have tried to do on this website is help other Christian bloggers get more visitors to their website. In the first year of blogging, I focused heavily on how to get people from Google’s search results. In all honesty, I focused to heavily on that and ignored the importance of building...The post Christian Blogging Tips – Building A Social Media Presence appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Homeschooling: Learning from my Child’s Math Book

Published on 2012-09-28 06:39:58

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAnother aspect of homeschooling is the ability for Mom to learn alongside her children.  Perhaps you have large holes in what you learned in history or science when you were in school.  Or, as I have found, it’s a whole lot more interesting learning on your own forgoing those boring and dry text books.  Whether...The post Homeschooling: Learning from my Child’s Math Book appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Comm [..]

Divorce Rate Lower For Practicing Christians

Published on 2012-09-27 21:47:05

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIf you are like me, you have heard more than once that the divorce rate among Christians is basically the same as non-Christians. Well a new study has came out that shows that this is not necessarily true. It all depends on how you define who is a Christian. If you lump together everyone who...The post Divorce Rate Lower For Practicing Christians appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Why Go To Church?

Published on 2012-09-27 12:44:02

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI come across many people that say they love God but do not see the need to attend a choice. Some of this is caused by the fact that the church has not done a very good job of communicating why they are relevant and important in the life of a Christian. Some of it...The post Why Go To Church? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Christian Bloggers Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison In Vietnam

Published on 2012-09-25 20:43:03

Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary3 Christian bloggers were sentenced yesterday to 12, 10, and 4 years in prison respectively. What was their crime you may ask? They were charged with spreading anti-government propaganda. They were the founding members of what they called the “Free Journalists Club” which was not officially recognized by the government. Nguyen Van Hai, Marie Ta Phong...The post Christian Bloggers Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison In Vietnam appeared fir [..]

Is America Becoming Intolerant Towards Religion?

Published on 2012-09-25 11:10:52

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOur country was primarily founded by Protestants that were fleeing religious persecution and intolerance towards their faith. The Pilgrims, Quakers, Mennonites, Moravians, and Baptists all fled Europe for the promise to practice their faith in peace in America. Today we do not live in the same America. I feel like I have been shouting in...The post Is America Becoming Intolerant Towards Religion? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian New [..]

Parent Teen Power Struggle

Published on 2012-09-24 10:45:38

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryQ. What’s wrong with my daughter? She has book sense but no common sense. She is 18, attends college and works part time. She harps on little things and continues for hours or even days arguing with me on the same minor issue. She never thinks she’s at fault and often thinks no one loves...The post Parent Teen Power Struggle appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

What The Bible Says About Bitterness And How To Overcome It.

Published on 2012-09-23 21:48:33

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryJesus flat out told us that offenses would come. (Luke 17:1) There is no way to avoid them. So the question is how do we deal with them and not allow bitterness to set in. Bitterness is a very destructive force and the Bible warns us to stay away from those bitter feelings. So I...The post What The Bible Says About Bitterness And How To Overcome It. appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Grand Canyon University Receives Gift Of D.L. Moody’s Northfield MA. Campus From Hobby Lobby

Published on 2012-09-23 19:00:52

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryGrand Canyon University was the recipient of a 20 million dollar gift from Steve Green, owner of the hobby retail chain called Hobby Lobby. In a story I covered a couple of months ago, Steve Green made it public that he wanted to give D.L. Moody’s Northfield Seminary in Northfield MA. away for free to...The post Grand Canyon University Receives Gift Of D.L. Moody’s Northfield MA. Campus From Hobby Lobby appeared first on Taber's T [..]

How To Live By Faith

Published on 2012-09-22 12:02:01

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryMartin Luther, when he discovered what was later to be called “Sola Fide” or “justification is by faith alone and not dependant on the works of righteousness”, did so after an intense personal struggle to really know God. He was daily doing acts of penance or “works of righteousness” trying to find peace with God. It was...The post How To Live By Faith appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And C [..]

Is the Current Muslim Unrest the Start of a New Crusade?

Published on 2012-09-22 11:09:28

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOne of the key reasons why we MUST study and know history is the fact that it does in fact tend to repeat itself.  Sometimes the repeating may take place over many centuries, but nonetheless many dynamics of nations and societies, and religions, do not change.  This has led me to question whether the world...The post Is the Current Muslim Unrest the Start of a New Crusade? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Defending The Faith

Published on 2012-09-21 19:00:28

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryHow many times have you engaged in a discussion or debate concerning a topic which you are well versed in and found yourself having to defend your belief in that topic or an all important aspect of that topic? How you did it or why or to what extent, was done in the defense of...The post Defending The Faith appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Casting Crowns Hits Double Platinum

Published on 2012-09-21 13:16:37

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThe contemporary Christian group Casting Crowns has announced that they have received notification from RIAA that their debut album by the same name “Casting Crowns” has reached double platinum status. They enter a group of only 8 other Christian artists who have earned this high distinction. Others in this group include P.O.D, Switchfoot and Mercy...The post Casting Crowns Hits Double Platinum appeared first on Taber's Truths Chr [..]

The Balancing Act: Homeschooling and Ministry

Published on 2012-09-21 11:11:31

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryI’m very excited to share this guest post with you.  Lisa from a 2nd Generation of Homeschooling  is the mother of 10 children.  She has seamlessly woven family ministry into the regular ‘routine’ of homeschooling.  Their family is an amazing example of extending the love of Jesus to their community (and beyond) by showing love,...The post The Balancing Act: Homeschooling and Ministry appeared first on Taber's Truths Chr [..]

Denzel Washington’s Experience With God

Published on 2012-09-20 16:52:11

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryDenzel Washington has always been one of my favorite Hollywood actors. I was especially impressed with his role in the movie called “The book of Eli“. (I do not recommend this movie for children.) What I did not realize was Denzel Washington’s faith in Jesus. Recently Denzel and his wife Paulette was interviewed by Tracy...The post Denzel Washington’s Experience With God appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News [..]

Former Pastor Jack Schaap Pleads Guilty To Sex With A Minor

Published on 2012-09-20 12:45:55

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryThis is a follow up to a story I covered about a month ago. Pastor Jack Schaap, the former Pastor of the Hammond Indiana First Baptist Church plead guilty yesterday to having sex with a minor and transporting a minor over state lines for the purpose of having sex with her. This is both a...The post Former Pastor Jack Schaap Pleads Guilty To Sex With A Minor appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Hobby Lobby Comes Under Attack!

Published on 2012-09-20 11:29:35

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAs I reported a few days ago, the Christian owned craft store Hobby Lobby has came under attack from Pro Abortion Activists because of their opposition to the federal mandate in Obamacare that requires businesses to provide what is commonly called the “morning after pill. This pill essentially prevents a fertilized egg to implant itself...The post Hobby Lobby Comes Under Attack! appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commen [..]

In Awe of Autumn

Published on 2012-09-20 09:24:32

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryIn Awe of Autumn Morning sunlight Gentle breeze Songs of birds Rustling trees ~*~ Autumn colors burst Outside, and in my heart I resonate with the colors God’s dynamic work of Art ~*~ Autumn sings of His glory The leaves exude color deep My soul celebrates with them For this pattern God does keep ~*~...The post In Awe of Autumn appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

What Is A Critical Spirit And How Do You Overcome One?

Published on 2012-09-19 16:34:18

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryWhat is a Critical Spirit? A critical spirit or fault finding attitude can be a work of the flesh. It is only natural to notice the faults and flaws of others, but what we do with what we see will make all the difference in the world. It doesn’t take a whole lot of discernment...The post What Is A Critical Spirit And How Do You Overcome One? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

Christians Arrested For Preaching The Gospel On New Orlean’s Bourbon Street

Published on 2012-09-18 15:13:31

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryOnce again we see the condition of the heart of our cities and nation in their attempts to violate our religious and civil rights. This time the shame goes to the city of New Orleans. In a story I found on Christian News Network, a Pastor and five ministry team members were arrested Friday night...The post Christians Arrested For Preaching The Gospel On New Orlean’s Bourbon Street appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Comm [..]

On Earth as it is in Heaven

Published on 2012-09-18 06:37:18

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryBefore Church last Sunday, a friend was sharing with me about the difficulties she was experiencing in her work place.  Her place of employment was under new management, which was proving to be difficult. The scenario was placing everyone on edge, including her. As the management was being short with their employees, so, too, this...The post On Earth as it is in Heaven appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

The Unfailing Love Of God

Published on 2012-09-18 05:51:34

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAs I do most weeks, I like to share with all of you the sermons that God puts on my heart for my local congregation at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Pine Haven Wyoming. This last Sunday, I felt strongly impressed to share with my congregation about the unfailing love of God. You see, as...The post The Unfailing Love Of God appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

What is Romantic Love?

Published on 2012-09-17 10:46:47

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryQ. My husband is no longer romantic. We’re in our early thirties and we have two children. Before marriage my husband swept me off my feet with affection, taking me places and saying sweet and loving things to me. Now he works long hours and when he comes home he has nothing to say. What’s...The post What is Romantic Love? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christian News And Commentary.

The Pending Inaugural Address- What if ?

Published on 2012-09-15 08:30:18

The Pending Inaugural Address- What if ?As we get ever-closer to the Presidential election, we see once again that we are a divided nation.  We are one country, but the divisions are plentiful: liberal vs. conservative, Democrat vs. Republican, urban vs. rural, coastal vs. “middle America”, rich vs. poor, and still the divides based on the Mason-Dixon line. Generally, this has...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Pending Inaugural Address- What if ?

Published on 2012-09-15 08:30:18

Taber's Truths Christian News And CommentaryAs we get ever-closer to the Presidential election, we see once again that we are a divided nation.  We are one country, but the divisions are plentiful: liberal vs. conservative, Democrat vs. Republican, urban vs. rural, coastal vs. “middle America”, rich vs. poor, and still the divides based on the Mason-Dixon line. Generally, this has...The post The Pending Inaugural Address- What if ? appeared first on Taber's Truths Christi [..]

Answer God’s Call By Taking A Step Out In Faith

Published on 2012-09-14 18:49:45

Answer God’s Call By Taking A Step Out In FaithI think many Christians, at some point in their life with Jesus, have had a desire to be involved in some sort of full time ministry. Well, God has called some to full time, staffed ministry and others He has not. But here is the kicker, He has called all of us to a full...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Connellsville Pa. Stands Up For 10 Commandments

Published on 2012-09-14 09:24:46

Connellsville Pa. Stands Up For 10 CommandmentsAmericans United for the Separation of Church and State have been up to their same old tricks again but this time it is seeming to backfire in their faces. Earlier they threatened the Connellsville Pa school district with a lawsuit over a monument of the 10 commandments at the school. This monument was donated to...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

A Glimpse into a Typical Homeschool Day

Published on 2012-09-14 08:21:03

A Glimpse into a Typical Homeschool DayWhat does a homeschooling day look like in our household?  With 4 kids spanning a wide ability range, sometimes things do look like a circus tent.  Here’s how we make it work!

Hobby Lobby Sues Uncle Sam Over Federally Mandated Abortion Pill

Published on 2012-09-13 16:24:46

Hobby Lobby Sues Uncle Sam Over Federally Mandated Abortion PillFor those of you that are not familiar with the issue, the Obama administration, as part of the ObamaCare federally mandated health care deal, made it mandatory for businesses to include in their medical coverage, what is called “The morning after pill.” The pill causes a woman to discharge any embryo that is in her...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How To Be Led By The Spirit

Published on 2012-09-13 13:49:33

How To Be Led By The SpiritI’m always amazed at some of the things I hear people say God told them to do. I hear them say “I feel the “Spirit” leading me to do this or that. It becomes painfully and sometimes destructively obvious that they are not being led by the Spirit of God but are being led by...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Chaplains In The Workplace

Published on 2012-09-12 10:27:23

Chaplains In The WorkplaceI first became aware of Chaplains in the workplace while I was waiting on God to place me in my next pastorate a few years back. In the midst of listings for churches looking for pastors, there were some ads for chaplains in corporate America. At the time I thought that it was a very...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Charlie Daniels Believes America Will Be Humbled Either By Prayer Or Ruin

Published on 2012-09-12 08:10:53

Charlie Daniels Believes America Will Be Humbled Either By Prayer Or RuinOver and over again as I talk to pastors and other Christian leaders, I hear the same thing. None of us see a way for America to come out of it’s troubles except there be a return to the faith of our fathers. This return will only come by prayer. So when I received this...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Mission America Releases Pamphlet Explaining Homosexuality To Kids.

Published on 2012-09-11 19:48:04

Mission America Releases Pamphlet Explaining Homosexuality To Kids.With the public school system indoctrinating our kids with values that are contrary to our Christian beliefs and heritage, Mission America has done a service to parents that struggle with how to deal with this touchy subject with their children. In a pamphlet called “What is all this fuss about something called gay”, they explain the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

One Nation Under God On 911

Published on 2012-09-11 09:21:44

One Nation Under God On 911In the midst of one of the most volatile and divisive presidential election seasons that many of us have seen, I pray that this day will help us remember what really matters. On this day 11 years ago, as I stood in a McDonald’s restaurant on my way to class, I looked up at the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Billy Graham Recommends The Bible As The Best “Self-Help” Book

Published on 2012-09-10 18:05:00

Billy Graham Recommends The Bible As The Best “Self-Help” BookAs everyone knows here, I am a big Billy Graham Fan. Every time he is mentioned in the news, I get an email alert about it. Well today the Chicago Tribune ran a column from Billy Graham who is answering a question from a reader who wants some recommendations concerning self-help books.  I loved Billy Graham’s...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Back To Church Sunday Presents “The Pastor Rap”!

Published on 2012-09-10 14:51:32

Back To Church Sunday Presents “The Pastor Rap”!I just had to share this video with you. It is hilarious! Sunday September 16th is national “back to church” Sunday if you didn’t know it. With that, the website Back To Church has released a video called “The Pastor Rap. I laughed my head off. I am going to share it with my church this...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

British Christians Face Removing Crosses Or Being Sacked!

Published on 2012-09-10 12:56:15

British Christians Face Removing Crosses Or Being Sacked!Christians in England may soon be faced with deciding if wearing their cross at work is more important than their jobs. In a case that is gaining attention across the world as a religious liberties case, 4 Christians from Great Britain are having their religious liberties cases heard. 2 of those Christians have been told...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Writing For Change Solves Problems

Published on 2012-09-10 10:33:17

Writing For Change Solves ProblemsDoes Writing for Change Work? Q.  I’ve thought of keeping a journal for years but I’m not sure how to get started. I’m often unhappy with myself and I’ve heard that writing leads to change.  Is this true? I’m not sure what to write in a journal and would appreciate ideas about this. Research Proves...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Artist TobyMac Hits Number 1 On Billboard Charts

Published on 2012-09-09 21:08:44

Christian Artist TobyMac Hits Number 1 On Billboard ChartsIt has been 15 years since a Christian Artist has hit #1 on Billboard. It was LeAnn Rhime in 1997 with “You light up my life”. This week TobyMac,  aka Toby McKeehan, broke that very long dry spell with his album “Eye On It”. When I heard this, I did a little digging and found a video...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Does True Love Really “Wait”

Published on 2012-09-08 11:36:30

Does True Love Really “Wait”I wanted to share this story with you not because it comes from a news source, or is part of some type of current event or issue, but because the author hit the nail right on the head with her experience. I too spent a good amount of time “waiting” for who God would send...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Unitarian- Universalist Church: A Christian Church ?

Published on 2012-09-08 07:23:42

The Unitarian- Universalist Church: A Christian Church ?Every week in my rural New Hampshire town I drive by an old church.  It is white, has some nice character, and it looks just like any other (Protestant) church building.  It even has an exterior sign with text like “Ham and Bean Supper- this Saturday morning”, or “Sunday Worship at 9:30am- All are Welcome”.  ...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Preach The Word……And Nothing Else

Published on 2012-09-07 16:56:25

Preach The Word……And Nothing ElseAs a very young Christian, I remember always hearing the phrase, “Preach the Word!” I was blessed to have been saved into a ministry that taught the Bible from cover to cover, word by word, chapter by chapter and book by book. I never entered into a worship service and heard anything but the Bible...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Scriptures to Help Combat Homeschool Stress

Published on 2012-09-07 09:44:51

Scriptures to Help Combat Homeschool StressIt was one of those knock-down, drag out, mind-bending, head-twirling, stop-the-world I need my Jesus” kind of stress filled week.

Alarming Survey Shows Only 19 Percent Of Churchgoers Read Their Bible Daily

Published on 2012-09-07 09:26:20

Alarming Survey Shows Only 19 Percent Of Churchgoers Read Their Bible DailyOne of the things that I do on my Facebook Page each Monday is to encourage people to read their Bible for 15 minutes before logging on to Facebook. I started doing this because it was becoming obvious that people really do not know what is in their Bible and that they are walking around with...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

American Idol’s Colton Dixon Signs Record Deal With Sparrow Records

Published on 2012-09-06 14:17:58

American Idol’s Colton Dixon Signs Record Deal With Sparrow RecordsIf you are like me, many of you loved the fact that Colton Dixon did not compromise his faith and beliefs while on American Idol. Well that faithfulness to God has paid off with a new record deal at Christian record company, Sparrow Records. In a story I found on Zap2It, they report that the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Shocking Video Of Democrats Booing God At Convention

Published on 2012-09-06 11:15:33

Shocking Video Of Democrats Booing God At ConventionAs a follow up story to the story I did yesterday concerning the Democrats removing God from their platform, it seems that the heat got too much for party officials and so the made a motion from the floor of the convention to amend the platform to insert these two changes to their parties platform....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Democrats Become “God-Less” Party

Published on 2012-09-05 11:49:11

Democrats Become “God-Less” PartyIn another step that shows the true colors of liberalism, the Democratic party has removed any reference to “God” in their party’s platform for the 2012 democratic convention. In a story I found at LifeNews.com, CBN reporter David Brody discovered the change and confirmed that it was intentional. Here are some excerpts from the story....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Faithful

Published on 2012-09-05 09:55:33

FaithfulFaithful are the Seasons “He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting.” Psalm 104:19 (Send as an Inspirational Christian eCard!) ~*~ In the soft hours of morning, I breathe in the crisp air; Though Summer is in full bloom, I feel Autumn is near. ~*~ The shift of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Serving Jesus After Retirement

Published on 2012-09-05 09:36:43

Serving Jesus After RetirementI remember back when I first started pastoring in my 30′s, that I made a statement to my congregation then that just because you are retired does not mean you stop serving Jesus. My statement really ticked off one of my parishioners who proceeded to give me an earful. Well I stood by that statement then, and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Does The Bible Say About Faith?

Published on 2012-09-04 22:15:33

What Does The Bible Say About Faith?Faith is one of the very basic concepts of Christianity but it has become one of the most misused terms as well. We have people that tell us that “if we have enough faith” we can get almost anything from God. In this article I hope to lay out a balanced approach to the subject...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Growing As A Christian

Published on 2012-09-03 20:42:02

Growing As A ChristianThe purpose of the Christian life is to develop a deep and intimate relationship with Jesus. Just like your earthly relationships, growing as a Christian is a process. It takes time and certain activities to grow in Christ. This is really no different than the time and activities you spend with those you have an...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

It Is Happening – The Legitimization Of Mormonism

Published on 2012-09-03 06:36:07

It Is Happening – The Legitimization Of MormonismThere are some things that I seriously do not relish being right about. The legitimization of Mormonism due to the nomination of Mitt Romney is one of them. In a story off of Reuters, it reports that the Mormons are thanking Mitt Romney for making their church get favorable press. Honestly, this is just peachy....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

Published on 2012-09-03 05:20:44

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGEWhat makes a successful marriage? Q.  My husband and I have been married for four years and at times we’ve been extremely happy together. At other times our marriage is dull or things are tense between us. What are the keys to a successful marriage? What makes a marriage grow and thrive? A. There are five...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How To Find And Give Validation

Published on 2012-09-01 21:48:40

How To Find And Give ValidationOnly With Him Tucked under the covers, readying for sleep, thoughts of my day and my life began intruding, causing me to wonder what new thing I would do next that would give me some sort of satisfaction, validation, or meaning. I could feel the lack of whatever it was eating me alive. Up to...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christianity: Religion or Relationship?

Published on 2012-09-01 08:13:30

Christianity: Religion or Relationship?Before I was saved, I thought going to church was all about religion; what did I know? People who went to church practiced their religion every Sunday or that is what I thought they were doing; I thought that was what it was all about. Religion is defined by Webster in this way: A belief...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Is The Unpardonable Sin?

Published on 2012-08-31 20:19:06

What Is The Unpardonable Sin?Over the last 33 years I have been a believer I have been asked on numerous occasions about whether or not it is possible to commit the unpardonable sin, also known as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Usually this happens when a person who has a good heart and is concerned about their relationship with...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Is The Meaning Of The 8 Beatitudes?

Published on 2012-08-31 16:05:00

What Is The Meaning Of The 8 Beatitudes?The first time I heard one of the 8 beatitudes of Jesus was actually before I ever was a Christian. It was back in my rock and roll days and I remember hearing “The meek shall inherit the earth” on an album called 2112 by a band named Rush. I had no clue that they...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Are You Called To Be A Foreign Missionary?

Published on 2012-08-31 09:59:34

Are You Called To Be A Foreign Missionary?Early in my Christian life I thought I might end up being a foreign missionary. I was greatly influenced by the ministry of Keith Green and he would say that as long as there were people in this world that had not heard of Jesus once, that we had no business evangelizing people who had...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What to do when ‘Your Kid’s Not Perfect’ – Character Counts!

Published on 2012-08-31 08:58:41

What to do when ‘Your Kid’s Not Perfect’ – Character Counts!It’s easy to get caught up in comparing your children to the Jones’.  Just as no two people are created alike, as parents, we need to give our kids room in the areas that God deems as important so they can bloom and grow.  We also need to remember that character counts! My Kid Isn’t...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Are The Signs Of Jesus Return?

Published on 2012-08-31 00:07:58

What Are The Signs Of Jesus Return?When the disciples of Jesus asked Him in Matthew’s gospel chapter 24 concerning what would be the signs of His return, they had in the back of their mind the biblical teaching of the eternal kingdom of the offspring of David. They wanted to know when Jesus would be placed upon that throne and when...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Catholics Fed Up With Federal Anti-Religious Mandates

Published on 2012-08-30 16:45:21

Catholics Fed Up With Federal Anti-Religious MandatesI honestly wondered if the average Joe in the Catholic church would ever wake up to the effect their support of liberal policies and politicians. Well, it seems like they have. I asked the question a while back if “Obama had awoken a sleeping giant“, and according to the latest polls, he did! Catholic constituents...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Author Of Study Showing Same Sex Parents Harmful To Children Vindicated.

Published on 2012-08-30 16:16:32

Author Of Study Showing Same Sex Parents Harmful To Children Vindicated.I only became aware of this study the other day when listening to a debate between a gay activist and a Catholic leader who was pro marriage. The study called “The New Family Structures Study” indicates that the “no difference” belief that is being propagated as truth is in fact, false. The study indicates that children raised...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

3 Basic Christian Priorities In Life

Published on 2012-08-29 09:06:01

3 Basic Christian Priorities In LifeI am not sure if it is because I am going to turn 50 this year and thus I have some grey hair and hopefully a little bit of wisdom, or if it has been a lack of basic Bible teaching within our churches, but I have become more and more aware that many Christians...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Homosexual Protesters That Were Met With Perfect Love.

Published on 2012-08-28 22:37:12

The Homosexual Protesters That Were Met With Perfect Love.I found a story this evening that I just had to share with you. It absolutely reflects my own heart in how to deal with the LGBT community. The LGBT community assumes that if we stand by our convictions concerning God’s design for marriage and sexual purity, that we somehow have the same mentality as...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Starting Over With Your Life

Published on 2012-08-28 14:10:40

Starting Over With Your LifeMany of us, myself included have found ourselves in the position where we are once again starting over with our lives. Either somebody betrays a trust, like in divorce, or we lose a job and end up financially losing everything, or we experience a loss in our lives like the death of a loved one....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Trinity Broadcasting Scandal Expands

Published on 2012-08-27 10:55:03

The Trinity Broadcasting Scandal ExpandsAs if sex cover-ups, lying, and pink hair wasn’t enough, now TBN is firing employees that do not walk the company line on their own time. In a story I found on Religion Today, TBN founders and owners, Paul and Jan Crouch have fired an employee for offering support and comfort to their own granddaughter...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Who Will Save America?

Published on 2012-08-26 21:57:11

Who Will Save America?In an election year, many people get caught up in the political rhetoric that is splashed all across the media. In this article I hope to be a voice of reason in the midst of all that rhetoric. You see, both political parties want to motivate their constituents to come out and vote and in...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

8500 Come To Christ In Tanzania

Published on 2012-08-25 12:00:58

8500 Come To Christ In TanzaniaThese are the types of stories I like to cover. It is reported that 8500 people came to Jesus in Tanzania during an evangelistic event held Aug. 11-12 at Jangwani Grounds and attracted more than 125,000 attendees. The speaker was Evangelist Andrew Palau. In a story I found on CharismaNews, it is reported that over 700...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Irish Pastor Plans “Cross Ride” Across America

Published on 2012-08-25 10:15:22

Irish Pastor Plans “Cross Ride” Across AmericaI found this story today on CharismaNews and wanted to share it with you. In all honesty, this story both blesses me and saddens me at the same time. It is the story of how Pastor Jack McKee is planning to travel from Belfast Ireland to America to remind American Christians about the cross of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Pastor Calls On Republican Party To Nominate Ron Paul Instead Of Romney As Christian Candidate

Published on 2012-08-24 20:30:35

Christian Pastor Calls On Republican Party To Nominate Ron Paul Instead Of Romney As Christian CandidateI think I have made it very clear this year that I do not support either party’s candidate for President. I cannot vote for either one in good conscience and I feel that the Republican party has left the Evangelical Christians out in the cold this year. When I saw this story on Pastor Steven...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Run to Jesus, Not To The World

Published on 2012-08-24 15:38:58

Run to Jesus, Not To The WorldOne of the toughest verses in the Bible for Christians is James 1:2 where James tells us to count it as joy when trials come into our lives. I know the first time I read this, I had to think long and hard about what he was saying. But trials will come into the lives...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Teaching Biblical Truths to your Children Using The Child Training Bible

Published on 2012-08-24 07:17:51

Teaching Biblical Truths to your Children Using The Child Training BibleRead my review of this wonderful training tool that will help you teach Biblical truths to your children  AND enter to win a ‘kit’ of your own! Do you struggle to find Biblical answers to help your children grow in righteousness?  Do you want to provide Biblical correction but not sure where to look?  Are...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Power Of Prayer Closes British Brothel

Published on 2012-08-23 16:17:11

The Power Of Prayer Closes British BrothelI have been waiting for an opportunity to bring to your attention the problem we have with human trafficking. Human trafficking has become almost as large as the illicit drug trade. In 2010 it is reported that there were 27 million adults and children in forced labor, bonded labor, and forced prostitution around the world generating...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Rick Warren Cancels Presidential Candidate Forum Due To Bad Behavior Of Candidates

Published on 2012-08-23 10:08:07

Rick Warren Cancels Presidential Candidate Forum Due To Bad Behavior Of CandidatesAs much as I question some of the decisions and statements that Rick Warren of Saddleback Community Church makes, on this decision I stand in agreement with him. I think Rick Warren is finding out that politicians will say anything to the community of faith to get their vote. Billy Graham found this out concerning...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence ? Enough already.

Published on 2012-08-23 07:48:18

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence ? Enough already.Every year the town that I attend church in has a UFO “festival”, based on 2 alleged encounters/ incidents which may have happened over 30 years ago.   (No, I am not in New Mexico.)  The local press (and others) gives this festival and the persons who put it on and attend it quite a bit...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

New Report Shows Hostility Towards Christians On The Rise In America

Published on 2012-08-22 17:49:45

New Report Shows Hostility Towards Christians On The Rise In AmericaI just came across a report put out by Liberty University and the Family Research Council. This report shows the alarming rise of hostility against Christians in America. This is something that I have been trying to educate people about for a while. The church in America has been lazy and complacent when it comes...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

24,000 Bibles Distributed In Rural China

Published on 2012-08-22 12:12:17

24,000 Bibles Distributed In Rural ChinaPart of the heart and mission of Taber’s Truths is to cover what God is doing around the world. Today I am happy to report that the word of the Lord is spreading in rural China. For those of you that do not understand the situation in China, only “authorized churches” are allowed to sell...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Jeff Foxworthy And GSN Present The American Bible Challenge

Published on 2012-08-21 23:24:04

Jeff Foxworthy And GSN Present The American Bible ChallengeYou might be a redneck in Wyoming if you enjoyed Jeff Foxworthy hosting a game show on GSN called the American Bible Challenge.  (I just had to say that!) The Game Show Network is debuting it’s newest game show tomorrow called “The American Bible Challenge”. The premise of the show is to have 3 teams...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Islamic Extremists Want To Execute 11 Year Old Down’s Syndrome Girl In Pakistan For Blasphemy

Published on 2012-08-21 20:48:23

Islamic Extremists Want To Execute 11 Year Old Down’s Syndrome Girl In Pakistan For BlasphemyIn a story that clearly outlines the difference between the so called “religion of peace” with the teaching of the Prince of Peace, Islamic Fundamentalist Extremists want to put to death a 11 year old girl with Down’s Syndrome for the crime of “blasphemy”. In these Muslim countries, there is no teachings of compassion, understanding,...Taber's Truths Christian New [..]

Voting According To Your Values

Published on 2012-08-21 19:47:34

Voting According To Your ValuesThis question has always puzzled me, as to why many people will vote for things that violate their conscience. In particular, the Jewish, Catholic, Black and Hispanic votes have clearly been cast in a manner over the last 100 years that in many ways violate their cultural and religious teachings. The teachings of Judaism and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Taking Time For People

Published on 2012-08-21 13:47:56

Taking Time For PeopleThis morning I woke, thinking. I do it every day. From the time I get out of bed, actually, even before I get out of bed, I’m thinking, until I lay my head on my pillow at night, I’m thinking. Even in my dreams, I think I’m thinking. I’m acting out the thoughts, both the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Atheists Attack Christianity At Political Conventions

Published on 2012-08-20 18:53:47

Atheists Attack Christianity At Political ConventionsIt seems like almost every day now I find a story about how atheists are attacking Christianity on all kinds of fronts. Today I found this story on WND. This story is about the group American Atheists who supposedly encourage people in  “loving yourself and your fellow man rather than a god”, of course except for...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Family Research Council’s Security Guard Shares Testimony

Published on 2012-08-20 18:05:34

Family Research Council’s Security Guard Shares TestimonyI came across a great story today on CNS News. It is the testimony of Leo Johnson, the security guard that stopped the gunmen that was about to murder the employees of Family Research Council. I find this providential since just yesterday I shared with all of you about the power of a Christian testimony....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Power Of Christian Testimonies

Published on 2012-08-19 20:53:27

The Power Of Christian TestimoniesThis morning I shared with my congregation here in Pine Haven about the fact that God has given each an every one of us an unique message to bring to this world. I didn’t call it the power of Christian testimonies, however in essence that is what it is. You see God has created each...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Is The Definition Of A Cult?

Published on 2012-08-19 16:01:28

What Is The Definition Of A Cult?Just last week, while I was sharing with my congregation about this world not being our home, I made mention that one of our presidential candidates was a member of a cult. This caused a stir with a few people that did not understand what the definition of a cult was. Most of us think...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Should A Christian Go Into Debt?

Published on 2012-08-18 12:04:12

Should A Christian Go Into Debt?Today I ran across a great article on the Baptist Standard. It was an excellent piece on whether or not a Christian should go into debt and the amount of Christians today that are buried in debt they are struggling to repay. I wanted to share this article with you because I know that many...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Atheist Group Plans On Shredding Bible In Protest

Published on 2012-08-18 11:15:36

Atheist Group Plans On Shredding Bible In ProtestThe more I cover news stories about atheists the more I roll my eyes at this group of individuals that claim their intelligence has led them to know that God does not exist. Between the guy who is suing a restaurant over a shrimp’s worth of discount for people who bring in a church bulletin, to the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Ohio Church Replacing “Touchdown Jesus” Statue With “Hug Me Jesus” Statue

Published on 2012-08-17 16:43:19

Ohio Church Replacing “Touchdown Jesus” Statue With “Hug Me Jesus” StatueFolks, I just had to smile at this story. I guess the Solid Rock Church in Monroe Ohio erected a statue in 2004 of Jesus from the waist up with upraised arms. They called it the King of Kings statue but locals quickly dubbed it the “Touchdown Jesus” statue. Can you at least smile at...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Sharing Jesus and Our Faith With The Unsaved

Published on 2012-08-17 15:48:19

Sharing Jesus and Our Faith With The UnsavedOne of the more important lessons I learned from my mother while growing up was sharing. I have a brother who is about 2 years younger than I am, so, sharing was something my mother had to work hard at teaching us. We didn’t have a lot so we had to learn how to share...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Preparing to Homeschool High School!

Published on 2012-08-17 09:47:48

Preparing to Homeschool High School!Homeschool  High School!  Can you believe it?  One day you realize graduation is closer than you think!  Where did the time go? Preparing for High School!!!! Here I sit on the very edge of the next chapter in our homeschool journey. HIGH SCHOOL! Really? Could it be? I can clearly remember a conversation with my...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Atheist Intolerance Again – 911 Memorial Being Sued For Steel Cross

Published on 2012-08-17 09:39:51

Atheist Intolerance Again – 911 Memorial Being Sued For Steel CrossIn another case of atheist intolerance of any displays of religion, American Atheists, a non profit group has sued the 911 memorial to try to get them to remove a display of a steel cross in the 911 museum. So once again we see that the agenda of atheists is not just the removal of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Why Crimes Against Christians Is Not Front Page News

Published on 2012-08-16 19:13:41

Why Crimes Against Christians Is Not Front Page NewsYesterday I predicted that the story about the local terrorism against the Family Research Council would be downplayed by the liberal lapdogs in the main stream media. Well unfortunately, my prediction has ran true. If it was any other type of incident it would have been front page news because it happened in our nation’s...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

315 Come To Christ At Harley Davidson Rally In Sturgis SD

Published on 2012-08-16 05:35:08

315 Come To Christ At Harley Davidson Rally In Sturgis SDSince I live just a stones throw away from Sturgis SD, (well a stones throw by Wyoming standards), every summer when you sit out on your porch in August you can hear the rumble of the Harley’s rolling by on I-90. During the week of the Harley rally many of the bikers come to visit...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Assemblies Of God Pastor Dragged And Beaten In Sri Lanka

Published on 2012-08-15 20:12:13

Assemblies Of God Pastor Dragged And Beaten In Sri LankaI noticed earlier today that I have someone that comes to this website on a regular basis from Sri Lanka. Then later today I found this story about an Assemblies of God pastor in Sri Lanka that was dragged and beaten because he was a Christian. Since I don’t believe in coincidences, I felt that...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Aretha Franklin Now Part Of Gospel Music Hall Of Fame

Published on 2012-08-15 18:48:15

Aretha Franklin Now Part Of Gospel Music Hall Of FameYou may know her from her famous hit single R.E.S.P.E.C.T but Aretha Franklin has always been a gospel music singer. Last night she was recognized for her contribution to gospel music at the 2012 GMA Gospel Music Awards Show at the Trinity Music City Auditorium in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Gospel music has always been a favorite of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Shooting At Family Research Council – A Hate Crime

Published on 2012-08-15 15:48:36

Shooting At Family Research Council – A Hate CrimeI just got wind of this story and had to share it with you immediately. There was a shooting at the Family Research Council building in Washington D.C. today and it looks like it was motivated by the stance that the Family Research Council has taken against gay marriage. In a story I found on...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Watchtower Says Jesus Was Created

Published on 2012-08-15 15:47:35

The Watchtower Says Jesus Was CreatedIf one were even modestly aware of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and their teachings, they would know that they are modern day Arians; in part meaning they teach that Jesus was created. The Arians were started by Arius (AD 250–336) and he taught that Christ didn’t always exist, but was created by God. [1] It was...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Presidential Quotes About The Bible

Published on 2012-08-14 19:45:15

Presidential Quotes About The BibleThis being an election year I thought that a reminder concerning our Christian heritage would be appropriate. So I compiled a list of presidential quotes on the Bible from many of the Presidents of the United States. Please do your part to remind people about our heritage by sharing these quotes with your friends and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Study Shows Most Christians Are Not Sharing Faith

Published on 2012-08-14 14:31:45

Study Shows Most Christians Are Not Sharing FaithThere was a new study released by Lifeway research on the subject of discipleship and in that study was some statistics that in all honesty are pretty disturbing. There is nothing more important than sharing our faith with others. It is the thing that Jesus told us to do right before He ascended to heaven....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Discounts For Christians Come Under Attack Again.

Published on 2012-08-14 10:15:49

Discounts For Christians Come Under Attack Again.A while back I shared with you the story of the atheist that was whining because of a discount given to people who bring a church bulletin on Sunday to a shrimp restaurant. Well, here we have another incident a person complaining about church groups getting a discount. I can only scratch my head and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Attorney Tells Pastors To “Man Up” – Silence Is Not An Option

Published on 2012-08-13 20:44:21

Christian Attorney Tells Pastors To “Man Up” – Silence Is Not An OptionI read a great opinion piece today on Newsmax today. He is telling the same thing to pastors that I have been telling to Christians. It is time for us to stop being silent and to stand up and speak out concerning the things that deal with our faith. I wanted to share with you...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Leader Of Christian Persecution In Asia Finds Christ

Published on 2012-08-13 19:36:37

Leader Of Christian Persecution In Asia Finds ChristThis is the type of story I like to bring to your attention. When we seem to have Christian persecution in America on the rise, I find a story about how God is moving to change the hearts of persecutors. This time it is the story of a man who was one of the leaders...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Gay Activists Resort To Vandalism Of Chick-fil-A

Published on 2012-08-13 13:17:10

Gay Activists Resort To Vandalism Of Chick-fil-AGay activists have resorted to vandalizing Chick-fil-A restaurants, after realizing that their views and agenda was not nearly as popular as they thought, and with the dismal failure of their counter protest of a “kiss in” the Friday after the Christian response to their attacks on the companies support of traditional marriage, have now resorted to vandalism....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Sweet Jesus

Published on 2012-08-13 07:53:22

Sweet JesusSweet Jesus (Send as an Inspirational Christian eCard) Sweet Jesus, Your words delight my soul; Sweet Jesus, Your light makes me whole.   Sweet Jesus, Your love embraces me; Sweet Jesus, Your Name is symphony.   Sweet Jesus, Your truth transforms my heart; Sweet Jesus, You and I shall never part.   I love You,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

This World Is Not My Home

Published on 2012-08-12 20:34:48

This World Is Not My HomeThis morning I shared with my congregation that we need to remember that this world is not our home. I want to share with you what I shared with them. So many times in our lives we get distracted by the cares of this world and trying to live out our lives. So I started...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Thomas Nelson Shelves “The Jefferson Lies” By David Barton

Published on 2012-08-11 19:22:23

Thomas Nelson Shelves “The Jefferson Lies” By David BartonThe largest Christian publishing company, Thomas Nelson, has shelved a NY Times bestselling book called “The Jeffersonian Lies” by David Barton. After receiving many complaints, including those by evangelical scholars and historians, the publishing company has done something that is rare in the publishing industry. They pulled a book that was making money. It seems...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentar [..]

Worshipping Idols and False Gods

Published on 2012-08-11 11:54:43

Worshipping Idols and False GodsMy wife and I have been going through 2 Kings in our evening devotional. During this study, I have noticed, not for the first time, that the lifestyles and practices of the Israelites during this time are very similar to what I see going on in this country today. People have set up for themselves...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

(Saint) Athanasius – a fountain of life for the universal Church

Published on 2012-08-11 08:45:26

(Saint) Athanasius – a fountain of life for the universal ChurchAthanasius of Alexandria    **  A.D. 296-298 (Alexandria,Egypt) – May 2, 373 (Alexandria,Egypt) “Jesus whom I know as my Redeemer cannot be less than God.” (Athanasius, at the Council of Nicaea) All branches of the church honor Athanasius as one of its great teachers. He defended the deity and eternity of Christ when much of the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Did Jesus Address Same-Sex Marriage?

Published on 2012-08-10 15:04:15

Did Jesus Address Same-Sex Marriage?I don’t know how many times I have come across people with very strong and heart-felt feelings concerning the gay marriage issue. They have either been taught or try to use the admonition of Jesus concerning loving one another to justify accepting people who engage in homosexual activity. Many times those people try to say...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Author Lori Copeland’s Switch To Christian Fiction

Published on 2012-08-10 11:06:12

Author Lori Copeland’s Switch To Christian FictionThere are some things that I know at least a little about and some things that I know nothing about. Christian romance novels is just something that I know nothing about. Maybe it is a guy thing. Maybe it is a generational thing, I don’t know. But I still want to cover subjects that may...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Islamic Terrorists Tell Nigeria’s Christian President To Convert Or Resign.

Published on 2012-08-10 10:33:25

Islamic Terrorists Tell Nigeria’s Christian President To Convert Or Resign.In a story that flies in the face of the Obama administration’s claim that the terrorism in Nigeria is not based on religion, the Islamic terror group Boko Haram released a video where the leader of Boko Haram told President Goodluck Jonathan to “repent and forsake Christianity:. Once again, we see here that the goal...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Holly Springs Miss. Tries To Ban Churches From Downtown

Published on 2012-08-10 09:54:51

Holly Springs Miss. Tries To Ban Churches From DowntownIn yet another case of government abuse of power and walking all over our first amendment rights, the city of Holly Springs Mississippi is trying to ban churches from town square with zoning laws. Just as the city of Phoenix Arizona and the county of Rockdale Georgia and the city of Santa Ana California are...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Shocking Video Of Abortionist Ron Virmani Justifying Killing “Ugly Black Babies”

Published on 2012-08-10 09:00:01

Shocking Video Of Abortionist Ron Virmani Justifying Killing “Ugly Black Babies”It has been said more than once that the hidden agenda of abortionists is the genocide of racial minorities and the elimination of the poor and downtrodden. In this shocking video of a planned parenthood abortion provider, Ron Virmani states that the babies that he aborts are “ugly black babies. I just want to caution...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

More on Teaching Life Skills (Chores) in your Homeschool

Published on 2012-08-10 08:31:47

More on Teaching Life Skills (Chores) in your HomeschoolMy journey to find a solution began with scheduling our days and incorporating a chores chart.  We don’t have uniformity in our daily schedule, so, most charts were not flexible to meet our needs. CHORES: Finding a solution that works ! We tried: A regular lined chores chart…..not flexible enough Next… An erasable chores chart….still not flexible enough...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Billy Graham Calls For America To Repent

Published on 2012-08-09 20:11:28

Billy Graham Calls For America To RepentBilly Graham is by far, the most respected and loved Evangelist in modern history. There are many reasons for this including, his standards of morality in his life, his effectiveness in sharing the gospel, and the humility in which he has walked. So when Billy Graham speaks, Christians and the nation better listen. This not...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Gay Activists Try Boycotting Colorado Baker

Published on 2012-08-09 10:43:19

Gay Activists Try Boycotting Colorado BakerIt has been said that Einstein once said ”The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”   Well once again we see this proved out in the real world. As if the massive failure of gay activists to attack and financially hurt Chik-fil-A never happened, once again gay activists...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christians Responding To Call To Prayer In England

Published on 2012-08-08 11:52:36

Christians Responding To Call To Prayer In EnglandChristians all across England are uniting together under the banner of prayer and worship. On Saturday September 29th Christians of various denominations are gathering at Wembley Stadium. In what organizers believe will be an unprecedented event, bookings are going through the roof. In a press release given by the official website NDOP Wembley, there has...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Atheists Crying Over Cross In Small Town America.

Published on 2012-08-08 07:12:58

Atheists Crying Over Cross In Small Town America.Dugger Indiana, Population 995 and Atheists think that the small plot of city owned land is worth fighting over. Yes that is right folks, in a small sleepy town that is predominantly Christian, a group of Atheists has decided to sue over a cross. It just leads me to wonder what is it about Christianity and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Iron Chariots That Defeated God

Published on 2012-08-07 14:21:09

The Iron Chariots That Defeated God

How To Get More Traffic To Your Christian Website

Published on 2012-08-07 11:06:37

How To Get More Traffic To Your Christian WebsiteI have said on many occasions that my brother is never my enemy or my competition, so I am once again sharing with you what I have learned about how to get more traffic to your Christian website. I have had many question me on the fact that I give away ideas and techniques that...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Why Do Most American Jews Vote Democratic?

Published on 2012-08-06 20:16:57

Why Do Most American Jews Vote Democratic?I ran across a very interesting story tonight that I had to share with you. I don’t know about you but I have always wondered why our Jewish counterparts in America did not vote according to the teachings of their faith. I know that there were different branches of Judaism in America and that they ran...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Todd Bentley’s Antics Cause British Parliament To Consider Ban

Published on 2012-08-06 18:58:09

Todd Bentley’s Antics Cause British Parliament To Consider BanI remember the first time I heard the name “Todd Bentley”. A friend of mine asked me my opinion of the man and I knew nothing about him. It was during a season of my life where the Lord had me separated from most of what was going on in the church and had me...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How To Be Prepared For The Return Of Christ

Published on 2012-08-06 08:52:00

How To Be Prepared For The Return Of ChristLet me ask you a question. When is the last time you thought about the return of Christ? When is the last time you heard a message about the imminent return of our Lord and Savior? As we have been going through a journey at my church learning to hear what God is speaking to...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Poll Shows Christians On Facebook Missing Opportunities To Share Faith

Published on 2012-08-04 10:52:22

Poll Shows Christians On Facebook Missing Opportunities To Share FaithI came across a poll today that shows that we as Christians are missing out on opportunities to share our faith on Facebook. In all honesty, I am not sure how accurate that this poll is considering that the largest fan page on Facebook is a Christian fan page called Jesus Daily and that my...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

When The Church Blunders, How Do We Handle It?

Published on 2012-08-04 08:25:10

When The Church Blunders, How Do We Handle It? When I was a new Christian, young in my faith, Jim Bakker was all over the news concerning his trouble with a Christian theme park he was building. Of course, he ended up going to prison and many times I was approached by people outside of the Church wanting to know about the situation or...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Tremendous Bible Verses About Strength Plus 15 Christian Quotes

Published on 2012-08-03 20:11:32

Tremendous Bible Verses About Strength Plus 15 Christian QuotesDo you ever need Bible verses about strength in your life? I know I do! In fact it seems, I need scriptures for fortitude and courage quite often. So I compiled a list of my top 10 Bible verses about strength for daily reading and scripture memorization. It is my prayer that these Scripture quotes from different...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Cowboy Church Moves City Slicker

Published on 2012-08-03 08:16:15

Cowboy Church Moves City SlickerLiving in Wyoming, I am more than familiar with cowboy church. Even pastoring a church with it’s roots in Orange County California, we here at the Vineyard in Pine Haven have hosted a Cowboy Poetry event. It is part of reaching our culture. So when I found this story about a city girl from Cleveland...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Teaching Life Skills aka Chores in Your Homeschool

Published on 2012-08-03 06:42:00

Teaching Life Skills aka Chores in Your HomeschoolChores…..We’ve all been there.  The moment where we are about to boil over from the mess our blessings have made.  Here’s a humours look at what went down in our household which resulted in the active teaching of Life Skills in our homeschool.  Next week we’ll tackle some chore specifics! Chores:  A Letter to the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

5 Companies That Uphold Christian Values

Published on 2012-08-02 18:36:15

5 Companies That Uphold Christian ValuesHi folks, I thought that with all the publicity that Chik-fil-A has gotten for upholding traditional family values and the unwavering faith that the owner Dan Cathy has shown, that I would give you a few other companies that are not bowing to the pressure of the secular media and the belief in relative morality....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Day Gay Activists Will Regret – World Sales Record Broken By Chik-fil-A

Published on 2012-08-02 11:37:35

The Day Gay Activists Will Regret – World Sales Record Broken By Chik-fil-AI have been waiting to see if we get any idea of the affect that the support Chik-fil-A day had on sales and support. Well I finally found a story I can share with you. It comes from Charisma News. I had my suspicions that it was going to be a whopper of a day...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Why Do Christian Leaders Fall?

Published on 2012-08-01 23:12:03

Why Do Christian Leaders Fall?Today in all honesty was kind of a bittersweet day. As much as it was a good day for having visitors on the website, it was because of the story of a fallen Christian leader. It had all the stuff that appeals to humanity’s darker side. A middle aged man, a teenage girl and sex....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Denominations: An Army Of One

Published on 2012-08-01 19:25:44

Christian Denominations: An Army Of OneDo Christian Denominations Prove Christianity Wrong? There’s a curious sentiment from people of different belief systems that I have heard on occasion. The comment goes something like this: There are so many Christian denominations, therefore Christianity can’t be true nor is it from God. If it were really true, then it would be completely united...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Who does Jesus say you Are?

Published on 2012-08-01 17:28:55

Who does Jesus say you Are?Who does Jesus say you Are?  The Bible tells a storey about a man called Gideon. Gideon was a nobody, but when God breaks into his life he becomes a somebody who God used to save Israel from thousands of enemy soldiers who were attacking his country. Gideon defeated them with just three hundred men....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

54 Year Old Indiana Pastor Fired For Sinful Affair With 16 Year Old Girl

Published on 2012-07-31 22:56:41

54 Year Old Indiana Pastor Fired For Sinful Affair With 16 Year Old GirlThese are the stories that I really hate. So I am not going to do a lot of commentary at the beginning of this story. Instead I will give you some thoughts about it at the end of the excerpts of the story. It comes from the Hammond Community.net. It seems that Pastor Jack Schaap...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Dutch Man Builds Life Size Replica Of Noah’s Ark

Published on 2012-07-30 21:30:03

Dutch Man Builds Life Size Replica Of Noah’s ArkIn a great story I found on Sky News it seems that Dutch creationist and millionaire contractor,  Johan Huibers, has built an actual life sized replica of Noah’s Ark using the dimensions given in the book of Genesis. According to the report I found, Johan decided to build the ark after having a dream that Holland would be...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

New Book Claims 200,000 Muslims Have Came To Christ

Published on 2012-07-30 14:23:15

New Book Claims 200,000 Muslims Have Came To ChristThere are times when writing a story leaves a bad taste in my mouth and there are times when sharing news with you is a delight. Well this story is one of those that is a delight. I found it on WND and it is actually a book review but from what I have been...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Home Depot Helps Amish Community In Montana

Published on 2012-07-30 13:54:35

Home Depot Helps Amish Community In MontanaThis story was given to me by one of my church members here in Pine Haven. It comes from our local newspaper in Gillette Wyoming. It is the story of how our local Home Depot store is helping the Amish community near Broadus Montana after the Ash Creek Wild Fire destroyed the entire community. Malinda...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

I Thought We Were Beyond This! – White Church Refuses To Allow Black Wedding!

Published on 2012-07-30 09:28:01

I Thought We Were Beyond This! – White Church Refuses To Allow Black Wedding!In a story that both breaks my heart and ticks me off, Yahoo News is reporting that a predominantly white church in Mississippi refused to allow a black couple to say their marriage nuptials in their church. Now not only is this outrageous in and of itself, but this couple were prospective  members of this church and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Renewing Your Mind

Published on 2012-07-29 20:23:50

Renewing Your MindThis lesson is part of the series I have been doing at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Pine Haven Wyoming, which is the church that I pastor. Today I shared with them about the fact that we have to once again renew our minds. This comes from a deep conviction that I believe the Lord...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Martin Luther King Senior- an Unheralded Christian and Civil Rights Leader

Published on 2012-07-28 08:39:32

Martin Luther King Senior- an Unheralded Christian and Civil Rights LeaderEveryone in this country knows something about, and respects, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.  (Well, almost everyone respects him).   King Jr. is one of only 4 men (along with Lincoln, Washington, and Columbus) who have a national holiday in their honor.  What many people do not know is the life of his father, and the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Revival Breaking Out In Iran!

Published on 2012-07-27 18:32:43

Christian Revival Breaking Out In Iran!Of all the places you or I would think that revival would break out, I highly doubt Iran would be on the top of our list. However, reports coming out of that nation are nothing less than miraculous. I found a story on WND that just blew my mind, and then couple that with the video...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Billy Graham Releases New Prayer Letter Expressing Concern For America

Published on 2012-07-27 18:00:07

Billy Graham Releases New Prayer Letter Expressing Concern For AmericaThe Billy Graham Evangelistic Association released a new prayer letter written by Billy Graham a couple of days ago. In this letter he expresses his grave concerns for the spiritual health and well-being of our country. I wanted to share some of this letter with you and then let you go read it in it’s entirety...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Poison of False Teaching/Teachers in the Church and Warning Others

Published on 2012-07-27 16:14:24

The Poison of False Teaching/Teachers in the Church and Warning OthersSuppose for a moment that you are aware of a doctor in you town that is prescribing poison to patients. He believes that the medication he is prescribing is what the patient needs to heal the body but in fact it is poison and will have serious, detrimental effects on the person’s health and well...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Gay Activists Cry “Fowl” Over Christian Support Of Chik-fil-A

Published on 2012-07-27 12:10:57

Gay Activists Cry “Fowl” Over Christian Support Of Chik-fil-AA long time ago, Aimee Semple McPherson who was no stranger to controversy, was quoted as saying “No publicity is bad publicity.” Well, I think the fast food chicken restaurant known as Chik-fil-A is seeing the truth of that quote. When gay activists and their left leaning liberal news cohorts took exception to Chik-fil-A president...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Tailoring Your Homeschool to Your Child’s Bent

Published on 2012-07-27 09:35:29

Tailoring Your Homeschool to Your Child’s Bent“Fold ‘em the way they’re bent” to tailor your homeschool to your child’s giftings. My oldest child’s nickname is “the one crayon kid”.  From the time he was a toddler, his artwork consisted of grabbing the first crayon he touched and rubbing it quickly over a coloring page.  30 seconds later, he was done.  Period!...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Christianity That Atheists And Gay Activists Don’t Want You To Know About.

Published on 2012-07-26 14:31:26

The Christianity That Atheists And Gay Activists Don’t Want You To Know About.With gay activists screaming about Chik-fil-A and atheists trying to shut down Michael W. Smith and whining about not getting a Sunday discount, you would think that Christianity is some type of horrible religion. In fact the bad press that has been given to the church has even effected the way Christians view their own faith....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Why Our Children Walk Away From The Faith

Published on 2012-07-26 10:32:57

Why Our Children Walk Away From The FaithWe have all read the scripture that says “train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov. 22:6) We have tried to follow that scripture. We have prayed that scripture as a promise. Yet many of us, myself included, have seen one...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Aurora Batman Shooting Miracle Survivor Story – God’s Grace In The Midst Of Tragedy

Published on 2012-07-25 18:23:33

Aurora Batman Shooting Miracle Survivor Story – God’s Grace In The Midst Of TragedyI received a tip from a Taber’s Truths fan today on a story of God’s amazing grace in the midst of this horrible tragedy that happened in Aurora Colorado. It is the story of a 22 year old girl named Petra Anderson. This story is just totally amazing and sent goose bumps down my spine...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Rural Church Ministry, Internet Evangelism, And Revival In America – My Interview on Purposeful Pathway Radio

Published on 2012-07-25 15:14:24

Rural Church Ministry, Internet Evangelism, And Revival In America – My Interview on Purposeful Pathway RadioHi all, I thought you might be interested in listening to the interview I did with Caroline Gavin on Purposeful Pathway Radio. Caroline is a dear friend of mine and who also is a contributing author on Taber’s Truths. I was both honored and principled to be her first guest on her first broadcast. We had...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Apollo 16 Astronaut Says Meeting Jesus Better Than Walking On The Moon

Published on 2012-07-25 12:59:54

Apollo 16 Astronaut Says Meeting Jesus Better Than Walking On The MoonI just found a great story in Charisma News about Charlie Duke (Great name by the way! LOL) who was the youngest person ever to walk on the moon during the Apollo 16 mission. I remember those days, where I would be allowed to stay up late so I could watch the broadcasts on our TV...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Jim Henson’s Muppets Become Anti-Religious Bigots

Published on 2012-07-25 09:50:54

Jim Henson’s Muppets Become Anti-Religious BigotsIn a story I did earlier where the owner of Chik-fil-A made a courageous stand for Christian family values, it seems the heat is still being turned up on this family friendly company. The Jim Henson Company has decided to stop working with Chik-fil-A anymore because of it’s traditional pro-marriage stance. In a story I...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Country Singer Writes Tribute Based On Aurora California Massacre Survivor Marie’s Testimony

Published on 2012-07-23 21:47:13

Christian Country Singer Writes Tribute Based On Aurora California Massacre Survivor Marie’s TestimonyHi all, It is funny how some things come full circle. I did an article on how a lady named Marie wrote a touching testimonial of how she and her family survived that dark night in Aurora Colorado on her blog. Well today I got a letter from Christian country artist Stephen Young sharing with...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How Should The Church Respond To AIDS – Franklin Graham Speaks Out

Published on 2012-07-23 19:43:10

How Should The Church Respond To AIDS – Franklin Graham Speaks OutSince this morning I made it perfectly clear concerning the wrong way to speak to our nation and our world with the story I did about Westboro Baptist church and Fred Phelps being liars, I thought it was only appropriate that I share with you the right way to touch our world and make a...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Wall Of Love Protected Aurora Colorado Mourners From Harpies Of Hate

Published on 2012-07-23 10:43:28

Wall Of Love Protected Aurora Colorado Mourners From Harpies Of HateA Harpy is a mythological creature from Greek mythology that were most known for taking things. This description aptly applies to Westboro Baptist Church which continually tries to take the attention off the purpose of an event and draw it to their hate filled rhetoric. Recently the good people at Texas A&M used a tactic...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Would You Risk 560 Days In Jail For Going To Church?

Published on 2012-07-22 07:40:11

Would You Risk 560 Days In Jail For Going To Church?As I got up this morning and was drinking my morning coffee, I received an email alert about this story I am going to share with you. I thought that it was appropriate to share it before everyone goes to church this morning. It is the story of a man in Iran who was just...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Bibles And Beer At Uncle Charlies Bar In Cheyenne Wyoming

Published on 2012-07-21 15:20:33

Bibles And Beer At Uncle Charlies Bar In Cheyenne WyomingI just ran across a great story in USA Today. It seems that every Monday night is Bibles and Beer night at Uncle Charlies Bar in Cheyenne Wyoming which attracts people of all faiths and even an atheist. The Bible study is being ran by Presbyterian Pastor Rodger McDaniel who has as many as 45 people...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert Takes Heat For Suggesting God Has Removed His Protection Over America

Published on 2012-07-21 11:44:27

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert Takes Heat For Suggesting God Has Removed His Protection Over AmericaI ran across a story today in the Washington Post that absolutely underscores the pride and hypocrisy that many people operate under when it comes to their belief, or lack thereof, in God. Congressional Representative, Louie Gohmert from Texas responded to the tragedy that happened in Aurora Colorado. In his remarks the makes the point that for...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Atheist’s Attempt At Censorship Fails – Michael W. Smith To Play In Draper Utah

Published on 2012-07-21 08:57:53

Atheist’s Attempt At Censorship Fails – Michael W. Smith To Play In Draper UtahI ran across this story a couple of days ago but just had too much on my proverbial plate to share it with you then. However I wanted to share it with you all the same because once again we have another great example of courageous people who when faced with someone who is afraid...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Archbishop William Temple- Leading a Country (Spiritually) Thru War

Published on 2012-07-21 08:00:06

Archbishop William Temple- Leading a Country (Spiritually) Thru War“The most renowned Primate in the Church of England since the English Reformation.” “Anglican’s most creative and comprehensive contribution to the theological enterprise of the West.” One of his biographers lists him (along with Hooker, Butler, and Maurice) as one of the Four Great Doctors of the (post-Reformation) Anglican Communion. William Temple, 98th Archbishop of...Taber's Truths Christia [..]

Colorado Batman Massacre Survivor Shares Her Experience

Published on 2012-07-21 07:42:57

Colorado Batman Massacre Survivor Shares Her ExperienceHi all, I stumbled upon a fellow blogger this morning who survived the shooting in Aurora Colorado. In a very well written and thought out piece, she shares the experience she and her two teenage girls had that dreadful night. I just wanted to share with you some excerpts from that story and to send...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Chik-fil-A Being Fried For Stance On Family Values

Published on 2012-07-20 14:57:32

Chik-fil-A Being Fried For Stance On Family ValuesWe don’t have a Chik-fil-A restaurant in my town. Of course, we don’t have a McDonalds either. If we had one, I would be eating at Chik-fil-A all the time, even though I am not particularly fond of chicken. The reason I would be eating there is because they had the courage to stand by...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

In Your Homeschool, Don’t Forget the Fellowship of the Saints

Published on 2012-07-20 05:02:18

In Your Homeschool, Don’t Forget the Fellowship of the SaintsIt happened again, or rather I should say, “it’s happened for the third time.”  Today our homeschool group said goodbye to a family who will soon be moving out of state. I like this family.  Scratch that – my whole family likes this family.  The parents have worked hard to instill Christ-like character into their children.  But,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Be Bold! Tell Them About Jesus

Published on 2012-07-19 18:16:26

Be Bold! Tell Them About JesusBe bold and tell them about Jesus! “Tell who?” you may ask. Well, as Christians we should be telling everyone we know who isn’t saved. Now, telling the unsaved of the world about Jesus isn’t always as easy as it may sound. But, if we ask the Lord to open the doors for us, you will be surprised at...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Are There Contradictions Concerning The Death Of Judas Iscariot?

Published on 2012-07-19 09:08:59

Are There Contradictions Concerning The Death Of Judas Iscariot?I had a great question asked of me yesterday and it is one that many have had over the years. The person asked if the Bible contradicted itself when you compare the account of the death of Judas Iscariot in Matthew 27 with the account by Luke in Acts 1. The problem arises when people...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Michael Salman Facts – Why The City Of Phoenix Is Guilty Of Violating First Amendment Rights

Published on 2012-07-18 13:33:03

Michael Salman Facts – Why The City Of Phoenix Is Guilty Of Violating First Amendment RightsI have been covering the Michael Salman story for a while now even before he was jailed. I covered it and stood behind the right to hold Bible studies when everyone else was trying to put the blame on him when He was thrown in jail. I then covered the story when his attorney from...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How To Get 1000 People Per Day To Your Christian Blog From Google Search

Published on 2012-07-18 09:36:11

How To Get 1000 People Per Day To Your Christian Blog From Google SearchHi all, I have had many people ask me how I get the amount of traffic to my Christian blog that I do. In the first year of this blog’s existence, I had over 1/2 a million  visitors. 90% of that search traffic was from Google. So I decided to combine some training I was...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Leaving A Legacy With Your Life

Published on 2012-07-17 16:20:30

Leaving A Legacy With Your LifeSince I have been quickly approaching the big 50 year old mark, I have been doing a lot of thinking about what I want my legacy to be for my life. Unless Jesus comes soon, we are all going to go to heaven via the grave and so I want my life to leave a...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Prudent Investing in Uncertain Times

Published on 2012-07-17 11:01:53

Prudent Investing in Uncertain TimesBy Bob Brooks The financial services industry wants you to believe in the concept of an absolute truth. They want you to believe that you will be just fine if you buy and hold investments for the long-term. Unfortunately, that is not a slam dunk solution to investing. That formula is not an “absolute” and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Churches Of Christ Using Twitter To Engage Youth In Bible Studies

Published on 2012-07-17 10:51:30

Churches Of Christ Using Twitter To Engage Youth In Bible StudiesI came across a great story today at The Christian Chronicle where the Churches of Christ have came up with a great program to engage their youth groups across the nation using Twitter. Since I am always looking for and supporting churches in how they are incorporating technology and new methods to reach this world and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

1 Million Evangelical Christians March For Jesus in Brazil

Published on 2012-07-17 09:49:55

1 Million Evangelical Christians March For Jesus in BrazilNow this is a story that should open some eyes. Over 1 million Evangelical Christians took part in a “march for Jesus” in Brazil Saturday. It is refreshing to see people who are sold out for Jesus and want to publicly identify with and proclaim the name of Jesus. It causes me to ask the question, what...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Latest Poll Sure To Irritate Atheists – There Are Now 2.18 Billion Christians Worldwide

Published on 2012-07-16 19:16:12

Latest Poll Sure To Irritate Atheists – There Are Now 2.18 Billion Christians WorldwideI just came across the latest poll released by the Pew Forum and the results will be the thing that will bring dismay to the militant atheists in our country. There are now 2.18 billion believers in Jesus Christ world wide.  As much as this might be discouraging to them, it is encouraging to us who...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Happened to the Church?

Published on 2012-07-16 15:21:28

What Happened to the Church?From the time the Apostle Peter stood and preached the first sermon on Pentecost Sunday to this present time, the Church has been through some changes. That is actually an understatement because in those changes, and they are many, lies one common denominator, man. Man has taken upon himself to change and rearrange and distort...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Church “Shopping” Becoming More Popular In The U.S.

Published on 2012-07-15 20:42:45

Church “Shopping” Becoming More Popular In The U.S.In this story I am going to share with you, it seems we are reaping what we have sown in our country. In our individualistic and consumer driven culture in the United States, we are now seeing young people who have no problem going around and “shopping” for their spirituality. No longer are people loyal...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Athletes In Action Plans To Use Olympics To Evangelize

Published on 2012-07-15 20:11:03

Athletes In Action Plans To Use Olympics To EvangelizeAthletes In Action, a Christian ministry to athletes plans to target the London Olympics this year for evangelism. In a video clip that I found at CBN News their goal that is to minister to 10,000 athletes this year at the Olympics. One of the things that they are going to be doing is giving out...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

10 Great Christian Quotes From 10 Great Christians

Published on 2012-07-14 11:35:48

10 Great Christian Quotes From 10 Great ChristiansIt has been a while since I did a post on Christian quotes. As I have said before, I love great quotes from Christians that have gone on before us. So I decided to do a huge post filled with quotes from 10 great Christians. I am going to share with you 10 quotes from...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Mormonism’s Love Of Money

Published on 2012-07-14 08:38:16

Mormonism’s Love Of MoneyThe LDS church, also known as the Mormons, presents a clean shiny wholesome exterior to people. The exhibit strong family values and upright living. It is only when you live and work among them that you begin to see the other side of Mormonism. I spent from 1992-2010 working and living in predominantly Mormon communities....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Matthew Henry- an Example of Faith and Hope Through Suffering

Published on 2012-07-14 06:33:11

Matthew Henry- an Example of Faith and Hope Through SufferingSome readers may have heard of Rev. Matthew Henry, and in fact some may have used and read some of Mr. Henry’s biblical commentaries.  In fact, Matthew Henry (d. 1714) is one of the most respected biblical scholars of the past three hundred years; his work is exhaustive- yet inspired and relevant. Most people do...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Inspiring Video Of Muslim Woman Having Vision Of Jesus And Being Healed

Published on 2012-07-13 21:22:13

Inspiring Video Of Muslim Woman Having Vision Of Jesus And Being HealedHi everyone, I just wanted to share an inspiring video with you tonight of how a Muslim woman walked away from Islam and had a vision of Jesus which resulted in her healing. More and more today we are hearing reports of how Muslims are turning to Christ after supernatural events happen in their life....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

New Bible Miniseries Due To Be Released in 2013

Published on 2012-07-13 16:23:06

New Bible Miniseries Due To Be Released in 2013If you are old enough to remember the classic Cecil B. DeMille’s epic classics on the Bible such as the Ten Commandments and other great movies based on the Bible in the past, then you will be pleased to hear that there is a new miniseries in production called “The Bible”. It is being produced...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Softening A Hardened Heart

Published on 2012-07-13 09:34:09

Softening A Hardened HeartToday I am going to share with you what I shared with my congregation on Sunday. I am going to talk about how we can once again soften our hard hearts. We have came to discover, although not in a condemning way, that we have allowed our hearts to become hardened. It was not something...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Character Building Exercises in your Homeschool

Published on 2012-07-13 08:25:07

Character Building Exercises in your HomeschoolWithin the rigors of academia, don’t forgot to teach your kids about character, the value of compromise and getting along with others!  Here’s a great example from our own homeschool! Please Pass the Character Building! Rainy Day Massacre! Ok, it wasn’t THAT bad…..but, it was one of those icky, yucky, rainy, dreary, pent up too...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Michael Salman Update – Suzanne Salman and Attorney John Whitehead Speak Out.

Published on 2012-07-12 16:57:56

Michael Salman Update – Suzanne Salman and Attorney John Whitehead Speak Out.Ok folks, I wanted to keep you updated on the latest in the travesty of justice going on with the imprisoning of Michael Salmon. I found a video of Suzanne Salman and John Whitehead speaking out on Fox and Friends. This interview truly puts things in perspective.  You would expect this in a third world dictatorship,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Evangelical Christians Struggle Concerning The Lesser Of Two Evils

Published on 2012-07-12 11:34:25

Evangelical Christians Struggle Concerning The Lesser Of Two EvilsI have stated more than once on this website that I personally have made a choice not to vote for either candidate for President this year. I am doing so because of deeply held convictions. This is the first year that I have ever decided to write in “none of the above” but for me,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

When is Investing nothing more than Gambling?

Published on 2012-07-11 16:48:11

When is Investing nothing more than Gambling?Q: I’m sure this has been asked of you before, but I wanted to know what Biblical rationale can I use to invest in the stock market? Stocks are risky and that means taking a gamble. How is investing in the stock market any different from going to Vegas and gambling? A: I think that...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Boko Haram Murders 80 More Christians In Nigeria – Obama Administration Refuses To Label Them Terrorists

Published on 2012-07-10 18:59:33

Boko Haram Murders 80 More Christians In Nigeria – Obama Administration Refuses To Label Them TerroristsAs many of you know I have been covering the story of how Boko Haram has declared all out Jihad against Christians in Nigeria. There have been weekly Church bombings and terrorist attacks against Christians. Yet the Obama administration has it head up it’s backside and wants to ignore this problem. So once again I...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Phoenix Pastor Michael Salman Jailed For Holding Bible Study At His Home

Published on 2012-07-09 16:13:52

Phoenix Pastor Michael Salman Jailed For Holding Bible Study At His HomeIn a story I covered a few weeks ago, Michael Salman, a volunteer pastor at Harvest Christian fellowship was ordered to report to the Maricopa County Jail this morning at 10:00 MST.  In what is an absolute travesty of justice and an absolute abuse of power by the city of Phoenix Arizona, they have sent...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Atheists Whine That They Don’t Get Sunday Discount For Unbelief.

Published on 2012-07-09 11:25:42

Atheists Whine That They Don’t Get Sunday Discount For Unbelief.In another story of the nonsense going on in our country, an Atheist is complaining and trying to sue a Pennsylvania restaurant for offering people a 10% discount if they bring in a church bulletin on Sunday. If this is not the epitome of atheistic whining and nitpicking, I don’t know what is. Seriously folks, someone...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Texas A&M Students Conquer Westboro Baptist Church’s Hate With Love

Published on 2012-07-09 10:56:59

Texas A&M Students Conquer Westboro Baptist Church’s Hate With LoveA while back I decided to speak up about the absolute nonsense that is being done in the name of Christ by Westboro Baptist Church. In my article I did about the group targeting Billy Graham I made it perfectly clear that enough was enough and that they were nothing more than attention seeking gasbags. Today...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Bloggers and Facebook – Why You Need A Facebook Fan Page

Published on 2012-07-07 10:58:42

Christian Bloggers and Facebook – Why You Need A Facebook Fan PageIf you are like I was, then you may be hesitating about actually having a Facebook fan page for your Christian blog. I seriously struggle at times with the issue of self promotion. Where is the balance between walking in humility as a Christian blogger and doing the things necessary to promote and use your...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Letting God Out Of Your Box

Published on 2012-07-06 18:40:53

Letting God Out Of Your BoxA little over a week ago I let you know that my congregation and I were starting down a journey of discovery. We had all come to realize that if America was going to have another great awakening then it was going to have to start with us. Sunday we continued this journey of discovery...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

My Top 10 Inspirational Bible Verses From 20 Years In Ministry

Published on 2012-07-06 09:35:51

My Top 10 Inspirational Bible Verses From 20 Years In MinistryAll of us have gone through hard times and had to overcome obstacles in our lives and have needed a little inspiration. I have had to do the same thing. If it were not for inspirational Bible verses, I am not sure at times I would have had the strength to go on. During the deep...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Hands-on Learning: What is a Lapbook?

Published on 2012-07-06 06:22:34

Hands-on Learning: What is a Lapbook?Yet another wonderful aspect about homeschooling is the ability to change-up teaching methods in order to give your children a well rounded learning experience.  Lapbooking is a great way to incorporate fun that aids in information retention. What is a lapbook? In a nutshell, a lapbook is a hands-on learning tool that enables each child...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Tennessee Pastor Gets “Bible Thumped”

Published on 2012-07-06 05:59:46

Tennessee Pastor Gets “Bible Thumped”This morning I have a story for you that if it wasn’t so sad, would be quite humorous. It seems that a group of disgruntled church members at a church in Tennessee decided they wanted their pastor to leave so the thumped him with a Bible literally. The story comes from WLOX Channel 13 in...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Dead Sea Scrolls On Display At Dallas/Ft. Worth Seminary

Published on 2012-07-05 08:13:10

Dead Sea Scrolls On Display At Dallas/Ft. Worth SeminarySouthwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is hosting one of the largest Dead Sea scroll exhibits ever held in the United States. For all of you Church History buffs, this should be quite the boon. Along with the Dead Sea scrolls there will be a gospel of John from the Gutenberg Bible, a 1611 edition of the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Actor And Gospel Singer Andy Griffith Goes To Heaven At Age 86

Published on 2012-07-04 23:16:11

Christian Actor And Gospel Singer Andy Griffith Goes To Heaven At Age 86Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry RFD graduated to heaven yesterday at the age of 86. Andy Griffith, best known for his role in the hit TV show called the Andy Griffith show in the 1960′s. Andy passed from this life into the next at his home on Roanoke Island NC after an undisclosed illness.  ”Andy was...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How Could Joseph Smith Create a Church?

Published on 2012-07-04 09:56:06

How Could Joseph Smith Create a Church?(The following is not meant to disparage Mormons, but to speak about the history of the Mormons and of the nation at that time, and to ask the question of whether a similar occurence is likely to happen in the near future.) Mormonism is a hot topic these days, seemingly from the fact hat our...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Independence Day, the Founding Fathers, and Christianity

Published on 2012-07-03 20:01:02

Independence Day, the Founding Fathers, and ChristianityTomorrow is the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, and I wanted to take a few minutes to illustrate how faith played a foundational role in the development of the United States of America.  Were we a ” christian ” nation?  I would probably say not, but what we were a nation of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Wyoming’s Jennifer Nichols Takes Bible Verses To The Olympics

Published on 2012-07-02 10:45:30

Wyoming’s Jennifer Nichols Takes Bible Verses To The OlympicsIn a story that is close to home for me, Jennifer Nichols, a resident of Cheyenne Wyoming will be taking a tiny book of Bible verses with her in her quiver of arrows as she goes to compete in the 2012 Olympics in London. This is the third time that Jennifer has been an Olympic Archer representing...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Media Campaign In India Promotes Christianity

Published on 2012-07-02 10:15:37

Media Campaign In India Promotes ChristianityIt wasn’t until I did the review for the movie that is touring our nation right now called “Father of Lights” that I was made aware of what God is doing in the nation of India. Today I ran across another story that is just awesome about how God is moving among people who are...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Summer in the Son

Published on 2012-07-02 08:25:43

Summer in the SonSummer in the Son: A Poem (Send as an Inspirational Christian e-Card!) Summertime arrives, Days lengthen in the sun, Warmth, joy and light We find in the Eternal One.   Summer now it is, Come and dance with me; Summer now it is, Glory my eyes do see.   We experience in winter Days barren...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Silver And Gold Have I None – Christian Colleges Helping Students Repay Loans

Published on 2012-06-30 11:45:50

Silver And Gold Have I None – Christian Colleges Helping Students Repay LoansI ran across a story yesterday that caused me to stop and think about some of the obstacles that are faced both by pastors and church workers, and Christian institutes of higher learning. It was a story about how Christian Colleges are having to find ways to help their students pay off their student loans...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The similarities of denominations

Published on 2012-06-30 08:53:16

The similarities of denominationsOne area I have spent a great deal of time studying over the past 10-12 years is that of the differences, and the originations, of various Christian denominations.  Why?  Well, first off I desired to select the Church I wanted to attend and be a part of- and I wanted to see what exactly different...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Love One Another as I Have Loved You

Published on 2012-06-30 02:11:11

Love One Another as I Have Loved YouJesus said “A new command I give you: Love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another I once had the privilege of visiting a local prison, and the prison would attract lots of different...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Poll Shows 93% Of People Want More Family Friendly Entertainment From Hollywood

Published on 2012-06-29 09:33:27

Poll Shows 93% Of People Want More Family Friendly Entertainment From HollywoodThe Dove Foundation recently did a poll of over 8 million people by phone and online gauging the public’s attitude towards family entertainment and what is being released by Hollywood today. The results are quite interesting and to me, show a different attitude than we have been led to believe. The study shows that Hollywood is...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Homeschooling Older Children With Toddlers in Tow – Part 2

Published on 2012-06-29 08:36:59

Homeschooling Older Children With Toddlers in Tow – Part 2Continuing the topic of Homeschooling older kids with toddlers in tow, here are some activities to try to help keep those little hands busy and safe while keeping Mom sane.  (Some of these activities I’ve gleaned from other Moms and some I have discovered on my own.)First and foremost,  I have learned the hard way the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Pastor In Singapore Arrested For Apparently Keeping Momma Happy.

Published on 2012-06-27 18:40:23

Pastor In Singapore Arrested For Apparently Keeping Momma Happy.I am sorry folks, but when I saw this story my mind immediately went to the old phrase “When momma isn’t happy, nobody is happy”. Pastor Kong Hee of the City Harvest Church in Singapore was arrested today on fraud charges. It seems that he took 23 million dollars (18 million U.S.) of church money...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Financial Crisis – The Great Opportunity for the 21st Century Church

Published on 2012-06-27 16:12:07

Financial Crisis – The Great Opportunity for the 21st Century ChurchAlthough the financial crisis of 2008 is in the rearview mirror, the crisis itself is far from over.  Politicians, media, etc. can all point fingers and assign fault. Realistically, this debt crisis originated from a much deeper problem.  God has slowly been replaced by the almighty dollar as the No. 1 priority in Americans’ lives....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

A Nation Wrestles With Homosexuality and Same Sex Marriage

Published on 2012-06-27 11:36:38

A Nation Wrestles With Homosexuality and Same Sex MarriageEver since President Obama made the announcement that he was supporting same sex marriage, there has been a loud and sometimes heated debate about the issue of homosexuality and same sex marriage from both sides of the fence. This morning as I was looking over all the different news stories concerning this issue, I realized...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Wycliffe Bible Translators Taking More Heat For Lack Of Trinity In Muslim Translations

Published on 2012-06-25 20:10:17

Wycliffe Bible Translators Taking More Heat For Lack Of Trinity In Muslim TranslationsI did a story about his a while ago. It seems that the Wycliffe Bible translators have been omitting references to the trinity in their translations of the Bible geared for Muslim countries. Now it seems that the Presbyterian Church in America has approved some resolutions criticizing Wycliffe for not literally translating the words “Father” and Son”....Taber's Truths Christian News and [..]

Family Christian Bookstores Releases New Christian Touch Display Tablet

Published on 2012-06-25 19:32:12

Family Christian Bookstores Releases New Christian Touch Display TabletFamily Christian Bookstores has released an alternative to the Ipad, Nook, and Kindle. This Christian alternative to these products may interest you, especially if you have kids. This family friendly piece of technology seems to be the kind of thing that will go over well with Christian parents. Personally I like to support any efforts...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Will There Be Another Great Awakening For America?

Published on 2012-06-25 09:28:25

Will There Be Another Great Awakening For America?Yesterday, I did something I don’t do very often. I threw away my notes on the study that we have been doing at the Vineyard here in Pine Haven, and I just shared what the Lord had been laying on my heart. Since I don’t have any notes to convert into a blog post, and...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Huffington Post Writer Craig Kanalley Says Reading The Bible Changed His Life

Published on 2012-06-23 07:45:09

Huffington Post Writer Craig Kanalley Says Reading The Bible Changed His LifeI ran across a great story today in the Huffington Post. As some of you may know, the Huffington Post is not a place where there is much written that is pro-Christian or pro-Bible. Usually the articles range from criticizing Christianity and questioning the Bible. However this story just shows you how the Bible can...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Michigan Steps Up To Protect Religious Liberties

Published on 2012-06-23 06:35:01

Michigan Steps Up To Protect Religious LibertiesLawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives have passed a bill that would protect the religious liberties of students attending State colleges. According to OneNewsNow this law came into being when a student attending Eastern Michigan University who was enrolled in the counseling program declined to counsel a homosexual person. She felt that since it was against her...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Where are the Other Nine?

Published on 2012-06-22 17:06:17

Where are the Other Nine?Naomi was trying to manhandle her two boys away from their Grandpa and get them to bed. But the boys persisted, pleading for one more story. “Grandpa, you were sick and you were not allowed in the village!” They cried, trying to tease out Grandpa’s favourite story. “Grandpa, Where are the Other Nine?” Naomi made...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Pastors Fight Back Against IRS Censorship Of Pulpits

Published on 2012-06-22 10:25:17

Pastors Fight Back Against IRS Censorship Of PulpitsI have said many times that I am not political. The reason I am not political is because of a decision made from the dictates of my conscience.  I serve both Democrats and Republicans, Conservatives and Liberals. That is my choice. I only speak from a moral and biblical standpoint, and do not take sides...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Homeschooling Older Children with Toddlers in Tow – Part 1

Published on 2012-06-22 09:18:01

Homeschooling Older Children with Toddlers in Tow – Part 1As we begin our 10th year of homeschooling, our “classroom” consists of 4 students ages 2-13, spanning toddlerhood through high school.  Our first three children are a convenient 2.5 years apart.  But, our Magnum Opus is 6 years younger than child #3. I am frequently asked, “ How do you survive homeschooling older children when you...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Boko Haram Plans Christian-icide in Southern Nigeria

Published on 2012-06-21 20:59:02

Boko Haram Plans Christian-icide in Southern NigeriaWell if you haven’t figured it out by now, then I hope this story will open your eyes. Muslims following the teachings of radical Islam are not to be taken lightly or to be ignored. Every week, Christians in Southern Nigeria are faced with the fear that their church will be the next target of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Rockdale County Georgia Using Zoning Laws To Prevent Churches From Starting.

Published on 2012-06-21 20:27:02

Rockdale County Georgia Using Zoning Laws To Prevent Churches From Starting.Today seems to be government hubris day. Once again I found a story of how county officials are violating the first amendment with zoning laws. This time it is in Rockdale County Georgia. It seems that the county has singled out churches in their zoning ordinances and are requiring them to have at least 3 acres...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

City Of Phoenix Threatens To Jail Pastor For Holding Worship Services At Home

Published on 2012-06-21 16:03:59

City Of Phoenix Threatens To Jail Pastor For Holding Worship Services At HomeIn another case of government bureaucratic red tape and overstepping their constitutional limitations, the city of Phoenix Arizona is threatening to jail a pastor for holding worship services on his own property. Hiding behind city zoning ordinances just as the city of Santa Ana California is doing, the city of of Phoenix Arizona is violating the first amendment of  the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Com [..]

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Changed Things

Published on 2012-06-20 23:31:17

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Changed ThingsThe Resurrection of Jesus I look to the Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus as the Fulcrum of History….it is the focal point of not only the whole of Scripture but of History as well. Within a few days all had changed.  The Triumphant Entry and shouts of Hosanna were followed by The Last Supper, The Betrayal,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Arrogance is not Thinking too Much of Yourself

Published on 2012-06-20 15:02:57

Arrogance is not Thinking too Much of YourselfArrogance is not Thinking too Much of Yourself but Thinking too Little of Others and true humility is being willing to be known for who heaven says you are. Being the youngest brother or sister isn’t easy, firstly you’re perceived as being spoilt and secondly you don’t have a weaker and younger sibling to master,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Inspiring Video Of Technology Missionary Steve Saint After Paralyzing Accident

Published on 2012-06-20 10:10:08

Inspiring Video Of Technology Missionary Steve Saint After Paralyzing AccidentI ran across a video today that I wanted to share with you. I always try to find something to encourage and inspire you in your walk with Jesus and this video of Steve Saint, who has been an innovator and developer of technology to help people spread the gospel in some of the most unreachable areas of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Son Of Hamas Leader Shines Light On True Nature Of Islam

Published on 2012-06-19 18:25:12

Son Of Hamas Leader Shines Light On True Nature Of IslamI came across a story today on CBN News that both verifies what I have been trying to tell you and gives you another resource for truly understanding what is going on with Islamic terrorism. Mosab Hassan Yousef is both the son of a Hamas leader and a believer in Jesus. He has set out to shine...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Video Of Benny Hinn Asks For Forgiveness For Putting Ministry Over Family

Published on 2012-06-19 18:01:05

Video Of Benny Hinn Asks For Forgiveness For Putting Ministry Over FamilyToday I found a video of Benny Hinn asking for forgiveness for his teaching of God, ministry, then family. Benny made the same mistake many pastors and evangelists make in putting the needs of the ministry over the needs of his family. In this video, he humbly takes responsibility for his mistake. As most of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

His Money, or Her Money or….God’s Money?

Published on 2012-06-19 13:53:00

His Money, or Her Money or….God’s Money?Is it his money, or is it her money? I see this all the time when counseling couples. If the husband is the sole income earner in the household, the woman approaches it as if it is his money. Ironically, most husbands don’t view it that way. In fact, minus the unhealthy relationship where the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

My Jesus

Published on 2012-06-19 09:45:15

My Jesus  MY JESUS: A POEM (Send as an eCard!) Eyes like jewels, Face radiant as the sun, Such is my Jesus, Such is my One. Smile sweet as honey, Voice soothing as the sea, Such is my Jesus, My Love for eternity. Hands soft as the flower, Feet perfect as they guide, Such is my...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Iran Shuts Down Assemblies Of God Church Because It Was Growing

Published on 2012-06-18 18:28:19

Iran Shuts Down Assemblies Of God Church Because It Was GrowingI have another story for you tonight of how Muslims and the Islamic religion persecutes Christians. It seems that an Assemblies of God church in Tehran was shut down because it was growing in membership. It is illegal for Muslims to convert to Christianity and only ethnic Christians can attend any type of Christian worship...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Americans Being Called To Fast On September 7th

Published on 2012-06-18 18:10:59

Americans Being Called To Fast On September 7thWhat started out as a small town event last year in Lamar Pennsylvania has now turned into a national even this year. Pastor William Kovacic started the event last year and it has grown into a nationwide and even international event. When I saw the story in ChristianNewsWire.com I knew I had to share the story...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Fascinating Infographic: Exposes How We Use Social Media

Published on 2012-06-18 05:50:29

Fascinating Infographic: Exposes How We Use Social MediaFollowing on from my recent article, ‘How will Social Media Reshape the Way we do Church?’ I stumbled on an article published on Schools.com which asks the question, Is how we socialize online eroding our real-life relationships?   The article written by Kristin Marino centred on this Fascinating Infographic: Exposes How We Use Social Media...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Bones Of John The Baptist Believed Discovered Under Bulgarian Church

Published on 2012-06-17 20:05:07

The Bones Of John The Baptist Believed Discovered Under Bulgarian ChurchIn a story right out of Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark comes a story just as intriguing. It seems that archaeologists have discovered what is possibly the bones of John the Baptist under a Bulgarian church. Now you may ask how did his bones end up in Bulgaria? I asked the very same question....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Having the father’s heart of God

Published on 2012-06-17 13:36:32

Having the father’s heart of GodFather’s Day June 17th 2012 This father’s day I want to present to you as a model, the father’s heart of God. We will take our text from Romans 8:15   For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Southern Baptists Put Repentance In Action As They Get Set To Elect First Black President Of Convention

Published on 2012-06-16 19:59:23

Southern Baptists Put Repentance In Action As They Get Set To Elect First Black President Of ConventionI have known of this story for some time now. There are many different news stories about it out there. I have thought to myself how should this story be presented because it really is a significant event within the Southern Baptist Convention and in Evangelical Christianity as a whole since the Southern Baptists are the largest...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Go Ye Into All The World And – Picket?

Published on 2012-06-16 19:09:45

Go Ye Into All The World And – Picket?This evening I ran across a story that in all honesty, irritated the tar out of me. It comes from the Detroit Free Press and it is a story about those that I call “God’s problem children”. They are my brothers and sisters, but dang it, sometimes they sure are hard to love. In Dearborn Michigan there is...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Christian Timeline – A Valuable Resource

Published on 2012-06-16 07:43:19

The Christian Timeline – A Valuable ResourceEvery Christian needs to know that they are a part of a 2,000 year old “family”, or institution, or “calling”.  Depends on how you view your church and Christianity.  No matter your denomination, we do share the same growing pains of a large family.  There are different opinions on many issues- and some of these...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Is Taking Revival Ministry Online

Published on 2012-06-15 20:07:07

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Is Taking Revival Ministry OnlineI went to my email box this evening to see what the latest headlines were and found this awesome article done by the Hufington Post. It is a story about how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is taking the ministry and the focus of Billy Graham and applying it to the internet. They are doing this...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Teaching Life Lessons in Your Homeschool

Published on 2012-06-15 08:49:05

Teaching Life Lessons in Your HomeschoolAnother blessing in learning at home is being able to take those ‘teachable moments’ that happen everyday and turn them into life lessons in your homeschool. Though this post was originally written almost two years ago, our family is still making sacrifices for one another.  By doing this, we learn to love one another, esteem...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Are You a Dial Up or Broadband Christian?

Published on 2012-06-15 02:53:51

Are You a Dial Up or Broadband Christian?Are You a Dial Up or Broadband Christian? If you were around between 1989 and 2005 you will probably remember this sound…… Dial Up Modem ooooooooooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh dong… dong… kaaaaaaaaaaa zhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Way back at the dawn of the virtual age, that was the sound of anticipation as your computer connected to the internet using dial up....Taber� [..]

2 Companies Offering Low Cost Mobile Phone Apps For Churches And Ministries

Published on 2012-06-14 20:00:33

2 Companies Offering Low Cost Mobile Phone Apps For Churches And MinistriesHi Folks, I just came across a story I had to share with you as a resource for your church or ministry. The story comes from the Houston Chronicle. It features two companies that are now offering churches and other ministries cell phone apps at a very reasonable cost. The companies are ROAR and Onseeker. When...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Almost 1000 New Southern Baptist Churches Started Last Year

Published on 2012-06-14 07:55:40

Almost 1000 New Southern Baptist Churches Started Last YearThose of us in the Pentecostal and Charismatic circles have many times said “God bless the Baptists” for steadfastly preaching salvation. Well seriously, “God bless the Baptists!” for starting 990 new churches last year in North America. A report coming out from Baptist Press shows that the Southern Baptist Convention planted almost 1000 new churches, showing...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian “Woodstock” Starts Today In Michigan

Published on 2012-06-14 07:32:15

Christian “Woodstock” Starts Today In MichiganWhat some have dubbed the “Christian Woodstock”, the Big Ticket Festival starts today in Allegan Michigan at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. I guess last years even was a big mud bath thus getting the name the “Christian Woodstock”. This years event will feature some of the big names in Christian music like MercyMe, Chris Tomlin,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Lucy and Her Legacy : Where We Came From?

Published on 2012-06-13 15:46:55

Lucy and Her Legacy : Where We Came From?There have been many frauds, hoaxes, and scandals when dealing with the fossil finds touted by evolutionist as the ” missing links ” between our ancestors and modern man.  Lucy and Her legacy often stands out above the others due to the possibility that she was bipedal.  Was she?  Does it matter as to our...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Westboro Baptist Church Targets Billy Graham

Published on 2012-06-13 11:38:53

Westboro Baptist Church Targets Billy GrahamThis morning I am going to speak frankly. I wish that Westboro Baptist church would crawl back under the rock that they came from. Today I ran across a story in the Examiner.com that just made my blood boil. I guess that the publicity died down about their hateful and inappropriate protests at the funerals of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Father’s Day Song

Published on 2012-06-13 08:46:53

Father’s Day Song  Father’s Day Song: A Poem for Fathers   Cherished Father, kind yet strong, Cherished Father, I sing your song. Beloved and treasured, respected and admired, A wealth of wisdom you have acquired.   Comfort and insight you do readily share With a compassion beyond compare. You guide and direct out of love for me;...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

‘God Here Are my Problems?’ Or ‘Problems Here is my God!’

Published on 2012-06-13 03:23:00

‘God Here Are my Problems?’ Or ‘Problems Here is my God!’When we understand that God is our Father, do we say ‘God Here Are my Problems?’ Or ‘Problems Here is my God!’ Life has taught many of us to be resourceful and independent and as a result it can feel like we are facing our problems on our own. Sadly it’s only when we face...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Importance of Prayer and Fasting

Published on 2012-06-12 21:33:33

The Importance of Prayer and FastingThis week I taught my congregation from the passage in Mark’s gospel chapter 9:14-29. In this passage we see that the disciples were unable to cast out a demonic force and everyone came rushing back to Jesus to take care of the problem. You will see that there are 2 major forces in play here...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Creflo Dollar Denies Choking And Punching Daughter

Published on 2012-06-12 13:01:53

Creflo Dollar Denies Choking And Punching DaughterA few days ago I was one of the first to break the story about Creflo Dollar being arrested for battery. Since then I have been busy getting my book ready to be published and haven’t had the time to keep up on the story. However that is done and so now I wanted to...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Texas Teenager Picks Up His Cross – And Carries It To Washington D.C.

Published on 2012-06-11 10:56:27

Texas Teenager Picks Up His Cross – And Carries It To Washington D.C.This morning I came across a story that I just had to share with you. Not because I think that we all should go out and buy crosses to carry around everywhere but because I am old enough to remember Arthur Blessitt who carried a cross all around the world and who is now 72 years...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Muslim Extremists in Nigeria Proclaim Christians Are Their Enemy

Published on 2012-06-10 20:44:01

Muslim Extremists in Nigeria Proclaim Christians Are Their EnemyI am sorry to have to report that once again as we were peacefully worshiping in our churches, our brothers and sisters in Northern Nigeria were being attacked. The National Post in Canada via Reuters is reporting that 2 more churches were attacked as Christians were worshiping. Every Sunday now for at least a month...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Thousands Of Christians Rally for Religious Freedom

Published on 2012-06-10 20:01:17

Thousands Of Christians Rally for Religious FreedomFriday thousands of Christians from all types of Christian denominations rallied in Detroit and other cities and towns in Michigan to protest the government encroachment on religious liberties. Over 5000 Christians were expected to rally in front of federal government offices as part of a greater effort to shine the light on what many of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The “Accepted” Church Councils- What They Tell Us

Published on 2012-06-10 05:05:12

The “Accepted” Church Councils- What They Tell UsMost Christians do not know much, or care much, about church councils.  It seems there have been many councils, some with different names and different players or denominations.  Many were over 1,000 years ago.  What relevance do they have for today’s Christian? What is a church council? This is an official gathering of Church representatives...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Free Christian Online TV That Doesn’t Target Your Wallet

Published on 2012-06-08 17:49:53

Free Christian Online TV That Doesn’t Target Your WalletAs many of you know, I am no fan of Christian TV. In fact, I stopped watching Christian TV 20 years ago because I could not stand how they were portraying the gospel of Christ and the opulence and indulgence that is celebrated with Christian TV celebrities. I just can’t see Jesus wearing a Rolex!. Yesterday I...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Creflo Dollar Arrested For Battery

Published on 2012-06-08 11:11:17

Creflo Dollar Arrested For BatteryI am going to keep this short and to the point I hope.  Creflo Dollar, the world famous pastor and tele-evangelist was arrested last night on battery charges. From the short video clip, it sounds like it had something to do with one of his children. Here is a video of Pastor Dollar as he...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Top 10 Best Homeschool Curriculum Reviews

Published on 2012-06-08 09:48:44

Top 10 Best Homeschool Curriculum ReviewsOver this past year I have been blessed to review some amazing curriculum and books for our homeschool.  I have written and rewritten this Top 10 Best Homeschool Curriculum Reviews  list and am excited to share these winners with you.  I hope it will bless your Homeschool as well! Top 10 Best Homeschool Curriculum Reviews...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Sola Scriptura and the Protestant Faith!

Published on 2012-06-07 21:53:20

Sola Scriptura and the Protestant Faith!Sola Scriptura, whether many Christians know it or not, is one of the defining doctrines of the Protestant Reformation.  We can pick up a Bible virtually anywhere, from a Hotel, a waiting room,  or most family’s coffee tables but we so often neglect the importance of what is written in it.  We can, as Christians,...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Powerful Christian Movie Goes On Pre-Release Tour

Published on 2012-06-07 20:32:51

Powerful Christian Movie Goes On Pre-Release TourYesterday I had an unexpected appointment with God. When I got up I found that I had received an email asking me to pre-screen a new Christian movie coming out later this year. In all honesty, when I saw the word “documentary” my expectations were low. I am not a big documentary fan. However I...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Who Will Speak For The Little Ones? – Abortion Clinics Caught On Video Allowing Gender Based Abortions

Published on 2012-06-07 15:29:30

Who Will Speak For The Little Ones? – Abortion Clinics Caught On Video Allowing Gender Based AbortionsThis story might seem like something out of a science fiction movie or maybe something that happens in Communist China, but it is not. It is happening right here in America. The liberals in this country along with their cohorts in big money abortion clinics are supporting infanticide based on gender. That’s right folks, if...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How will Social Media Reshape the Way we do Church?

Published on 2012-06-07 10:19:25

How will Social Media Reshape the Way we do Church?How will Social Media Reshape the Way we do Church? Internet gurus tell us that social media is set to become so integrated into everyday life that the very term ‘social media’ will disappear. With the increasing use of GPS enabled smart phones and apps like foursquare, social media is attempting to mimic omniscience.  We...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Has Obama Awoken A Sleeping Giant? – Catholics Come Out Swinging In Religious Freedoms Video

Published on 2012-06-07 09:02:13

Has Obama Awoken A Sleeping Giant? – Catholics Come Out Swinging In Religious Freedoms VideoThis November is sure to be a historical election. President Obama and his administration has managed to alienate almost every Judeo-Christian religious group in the nation with his endorsement of same sex marriage, support of abortion as a means to select gender, and the state mandated health care provision that forces employers to provide for...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Church Burglar Finds God Instead Of Cash

Published on 2012-06-06 22:50:16

Church Burglar Finds God Instead Of CashI ran across this story tonight as I was watching what was trending on Twitter. After seeing the story I had to smile to myself and thank my Lord for taking care of all his people. Not only the church but the young man that set out to steal from the church. In all of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Santa Ana California Gives Mars Hill Church Eviction Notice

Published on 2012-06-06 09:58:54

Santa Ana California Gives Mars Hill Church Eviction Notice6 nights a week, a band sets up, people gather in a large room, and people listen to music being performed at The Observatory, a Santa Ana Ca. rock and roll venue formerly called the Galaxy. On Sunday, a band sets up, people gather in a large room and people listen to music being performed....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Fire Destroys Sanctus Real’s Tour Bus

Published on 2012-06-05 18:26:01

Fire Destroys Sanctus Real’s Tour BusIf any of you are familiar with Sanctus Real, then you know that they are an awesome Christian band who has an outstanding ministry. So when I caught wind that they had another tragedy in their midst, I thought that you would want to know about it and start to pray for the group. It...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Can A Christian Photographer Refuse To Take Pictures At A Gay Wedding?

Published on 2012-06-05 17:48:18

Can A Christian Photographer Refuse To Take Pictures At A Gay Wedding?When I was a kid, my mom and dad owned a bar and grill. I remember sitting in that restaurant many a hot summer day. There was a sign on the mirror behind the bar that said “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone”. This is because my mom refused to serve people...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Pop Star Britt Nicole Releases New Video – Why Jesus?

Published on 2012-06-05 11:54:29

Christian Pop Star Britt Nicole Releases New Video – Why Jesus?One thing about running this website is that it forces me to keep up to date on who’s who within Christianity. In all transparency and honesty I had to find out who the heck Britt Nicole was. I loved the video she released but I had no clue who or what she was in the...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

3rd Edition King James Bible Dated 1617 Acquired By Seminary

Published on 2012-06-05 11:15:09

3rd Edition King James Bible Dated 1617 Acquired By SeminaryI have always loved Church history and especially when it comes to old books so when I saw this story of how New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary acquired a very rare copy of the 3rd printing of the King James Bible dated 1617, I knew I had to share it with you. The picture on...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Raising Hands In Worship Has Become Commonplace

Published on 2012-06-04 19:21:12

Raising Hands In Worship Has Become CommonplaceHi everyone! I came across an article on another blog called Patheos that I thought you might be interested in. The man who writes this article is Dr. Mark D. Roberts and he comes from a Presbyterian background. It is the exact opposite background that I come from. I was and am, although modified, one of...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Did Noah’s Flood Really Happen? – A New Look At The Scientific Evidence.

Published on 2012-06-04 13:17:13

Did Noah’s Flood Really Happen? – A New Look At The Scientific Evidence.Today I ran across a very interesting article at World Net Daily. It is discussing if the scientific evidence of Noah’s flood really exists or are our modern school textbooks correct that the earth is millions of years old and that it was all created by chance as evolutionists and atheists would contend. It was a...Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Another Church Car Bombed In Nigeria – 15 Christians Dead

Published on 2012-06-04 12:18:55

Another Church Car Bombed In Nigeria – 15 Christians DeadYou know, it really bothers my heart and soul when I bring these types of reports to you. I am a happy and optimistic person who really prefers to look at the world through rose colored glasses. Yet my responsibility is to cry out when my brothers and sisters are being persecuted in this world....Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Lead Me, Lord Jesus

Published on 2012-06-03 07:19:25

Lead Me, Lord JesusLead Me, Lord Jesus (Send as an Inspirational Christian e-card!)   Lead me, Lord Jesus, Wherever You do please; I long to bring You glory, To You all things I release.   If You lead me to the mountain, I will follow with gladdened heart. If You lead me to the shores, I will rejoice from [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Gospel and Twitter – A Match Made In Heaven

Published on 2012-06-02 20:25:22

The Gospel and Twitter – A Match Made In HeavenThis evening I came across an article that in all honesty, surprised me. Not only because I am of the generation that really does not get Twitter or it’s usefulness, but because recently I have been impressed of the Lord to encourage Christians to use social media to get the message of the Gospel out [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

When God Speaks – The Transfiguration of Jesus

Published on 2012-06-02 11:22:31

When God Speaks – The Transfiguration of JesusThis morning I want to share with you what I am about to share with my congregation at the Vineyard. It comes from the passage in Mark’s gospel chapter 9 where Jesus was transfigured on the mount. Before I teach on a subject I like to place myself in situation. This passage is one of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Pope Pius IX – The Most Powerful Man of the Past 150 Years?

Published on 2012-06-02 10:20:12

Pope Pius IX – The Most Powerful Man of the Past 150 Years?(Blessed) Pope Pius IX (13 May 1792 – 7 February 1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was the 2nd longest reigning Pope (or Bishop of Rome) in the history of the Catholic Church.  Only the Apostle Peter is said to have served in the capacity longer.   Many today do not know anything of the man, but [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Two Christian Movies Being Released This Weekend

Published on 2012-06-01 13:31:54

Two Christian Movies Being Released This WeekendMaybe many of you are aware of this but for me this was news. You can tease me all you want about being out of touch or living in the middle of nowhere all you want. There are 2 new Christian movies being released this weekend and I would just like to encourage all of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Is Yellow Ribbon Symbolic of America’s Return?

Published on 2012-06-01 08:39:38

Is Yellow Ribbon Symbolic of America’s Return?Is yellow ribbon symbolic of America’s return into the arms of the Father? The yellow ribbon has increased in popularity throughout the States in recent years, especially in times of crisis. Yellow ribbon is tide around trees, worn on lapels to remember hostages and welcome loved ones home from the front line. I am informed [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Using Real Life Examples to Teach Creation in Your Homeschool

Published on 2012-06-01 08:31:18

Using Real Life Examples to Teach Creation in Your HomeschoolAnother of the benefits of homeschooling is the ability to share real life examples of the hand of God in Creation.  Many of these examples can be found in Geology. One of the highlights in our recent travels was a visit to the Smithsonian.  There we got to take in the marvels and wonders of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Should Parents Use Social Media As Punishment?

Published on 2012-05-31 22:06:26

Should Parents Use Social Media As Punishment?There is a picture and a mother’s unique punishment that has gone viral on the internet. The picture, shown on the right is of a adolescent girl holding a hand written sign expressing that she is not ready yet to use social networking due to a picture she posted on Instagram of her holding a [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Phillip Humber Shows Humility In Pitching Perfect Game

Published on 2012-05-31 10:20:39

Phillip Humber Shows Humility In Pitching Perfect GameLittle did Phillip Humber know that Saturday April 21st would launch him into one of Baseball’s elite categories. He would pitch the 21st perfect game in Baseball’s history. What is more remarkable is the humility this Chicago White Sox’s pitcher has shown both during the game and afterwards. In a story published by BillyGraham.org is a [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

75 Years Of Ministry To Children Celebrated By Child Evangelism Fellowship

Published on 2012-05-31 09:43:24

75 Years Of Ministry To Children Celebrated By Child Evangelism FellowshipChild Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) just celebrated 75 years of ministry to Children through what they call “Good News Clubs”. I am familiar with CEF through the opportunities I had when I was part of ministerial associations and the churches that sponsored Good News Clubs. It is a wonderful program and reaches to the hearts of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

12 Great Pictures With Bible Verses About Strength

Published on 2012-05-30 18:09:09

12 Great Pictures With Bible Verses About StrengthRecently I made my first Christian video entitled “25 Bible Verses About Strength”. When I made it, I had to make the images to go along with the video. So I figured I would share those pictures with all of you instead of just storing them on my hard drive. Feel free to share them [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Colton Dixon’s Homecoming – Gospel Shared Because Of Idol

Published on 2012-05-30 14:07:55

Colton Dixon’s Homecoming – Gospel Shared Because Of IdolI ran across this story at CBN and thought to myself what a great story of a small town kid making it big. Colton Dixon had his homecoming last weekend in Murfreesboro TN. Mayor Tommy Bragg declared May 26th Colton Dixon day. Now if that isn’t a slice of Americana then I don’t know what is. [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Snake Handling Pastor Dies Of Snakebite – Duh!

Published on 2012-05-30 13:45:56

Snake Handling Pastor Dies Of Snakebite – Duh!Part of the vision here at Taber’s Truths is to teach people a balanced approach to Christianity and to help Christians in their walk with Jesus. When I saw this story in the Washington Post, I knew I had to bring it to light in order to teach a very important principle. The story itself [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Benny Hinn Reconciling With Ex-Wife

Published on 2012-05-29 21:19:46

Benny Hinn Reconciling With Ex-WifeAs most of you know, I am no fan of Benny Hinn. However, no matter who it is, if they take a step in the right direction I am going to support it. Benny Hinn made the announcement Thursday night at his crusade in New York according to an article I found in Charisma News. [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Norway Ends Official Government Sponsored Church

Published on 2012-05-29 12:11:15

Norway Ends Official Government Sponsored ChurchSince 1816, the Church of Norway (Lutheran) has been the officially sponsored and endorsed church group in Norway. On the 16th of May the Parliament of Norway voted to end the ties between the government and the Church of Norway. I am not real familiar with the religious life in Norway so I cannot comment extensively about [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Church Built In A Day

Published on 2012-05-29 11:34:33

The Church Built In A DayWhen I saw this story I loved the fact that people banded together to build a church building in a day, however I was hesitant to post the story because it is also about a splinter group off of mainstream Pentecostalism and I didn’t want to give the impression that I was endorsing the group [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Geologist’s Place Crucifixion of Christ at April 3rd AD. 33

Published on 2012-05-28 16:12:17

Geologist’s Place Crucifixion of Christ at April 3rd AD. 33I caught wind of a story today that I thought would be interesting to all of you who like facts and figures and are into Christian Apologetics. Recently a group of geologists decided to look to see if there was any geological evidence that supported the claim in Matthew’s gospel about an earthquake that happened [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Islamic Extremists Burn Churches In Zanzibar

Published on 2012-05-28 11:05:09

Islamic Extremists Burn Churches In ZanzibarIt seems like every week I come across a story of how Muslim’s are burning Christian churches. This is getting outrageous and nobody is talking about it. Today’s story comes from Reuters. I will be honest. I had to look to see where Zanzibar was although I had heard of it before. It is a [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Inspiration from the Departure Lounge of Life

Published on 2012-05-28 09:11:45

Inspiration from the Departure Lounge of LifeInspiration from those who are dying should be bottled and prescribed to us the living, so that we can learn from their mistakes and lead a life free from regrets. When the terminally ill enter the departure lounge of life, initially they may feel anything from denial, fear, anger, and remorse but eventually they reach [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christians Turning to Christian Alternatives To Medical Insurance

Published on 2012-05-28 00:01:05

Christians Turning to Christian Alternatives To Medical InsuranceWith the rising cost of medical insurance and the pressure to lessen coverage due to the expense, when I found this story on how Christians are turning to an alternative to medical insurance it peaked my interest. The Kansas City Star ran a story on Friday on how Christians are seeking alternatives to traditional medical insurance. I [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Josh McDowell Launches Website To Help Porn Addicts

Published on 2012-05-27 16:14:27

Josh McDowell Launches Website To Help Porn AddictsI first heard of Josh McDowell early in my Christian life. His book, “Evidence that Demands a Verdict”, was very instrumental in laying the intellectual foundations of my faith. This morning I came across a video on Youtube that explains his latest effort to help the people trapped in an addiction to porn. It seems [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Nation’s Largest African American Denomination Takes A Stand Against Same Sex Marriage

Published on 2012-05-26 14:53:58

The Nation’s Largest African American Denomination Takes A Stand Against Same Sex MarriageThe Church of God in Christ, (COGIC) the nations largest African American denomination has taken a courageous and biblical stand against same sex marriage and President Obama’s advocacy of same sex marriage. In an official statement by the Presiding Bishop and the General Board released on May 17th 2012 they have unequivocally denounced same sex [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commen [..]

Five Great Reasons You Should Give To Missions

Published on 2012-05-26 10:43:47

Five Great Reasons You Should Give To MissionsPay your tithe! Invest in the building fund! Give to the outreach fund! Help the youth group go to camp! Give a special offering to this, that, them! Give to missions! It’s hard to go to church these days and not hear an uncountable number of giving requests. With so many competing opportunities, who should [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Is Google, Facebook, And Apple Practicing Religious Intolerance?

Published on 2012-05-26 10:35:56

Is Google, Facebook, And Apple Practicing Religious Intolerance?Today I ran across a news story at Charisma News that not only is very concerning but also causes me to stop and think about what has been happening to my own rankings with Google’s search engine. It is an article documenting where all 3 of the biggest players in today’s new media have been seemingly [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Saint Simon (the Zealot) – The Last Man Standing

Published on 2012-05-26 07:22:47

Saint Simon (the Zealot) – The Last Man StandingThe Apostle Simon, known as Simon the Zealot (to differentiate him from Simon Peter), was the last living member of the 12 Apostles.  The actual details of his death and the whereabouts of such are hazy, but it appears that he died in 107 A.D.  The Apostle John (the 2nd to last living Apostle) had [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Emotional Video Shows Christian Group Reaching Out To Gays

Published on 2012-05-25 11:12:17

Emotional Video Shows Christian Group Reaching Out To GaysToday as I started out my morning praying on which stories to bring to your attention, my heart was drawn once again to the same sex controversy that I never imagined I would be a voice in. I have wanted to do a story that would spotlight the heart of God in this matter and [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Traveling with Your Homeschool Part 2

Published on 2012-05-25 09:12:16

Traveling with Your Homeschool Part 2This is the second part and final post on useful tips for traveling with your Homeschool. Taking your learning on the road is one of the great privileges of homeschooling!  Before you take off here’s a few tips you may not have considered that our family learned on our recent trip of a lifetime: More [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Billy Graham Reminds Us That Christ Died To Save Sinners

Published on 2012-05-24 11:16:37

Billy Graham Reminds Us That Christ Died To Save SinnersI ran across this article today and felt that in the midst of the firestorm that is going on in our nation that Billy Grahams reminder that we are all sinners and that Christ came to save sinners was not only correct but it is even prophetic at this point in our nations history. I [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Rising Above The Rhetoric – A Call To Watch What You Say In The Same Sex Marriage Firestorm

Published on 2012-05-24 09:47:07

Rising Above The Rhetoric – A Call To Watch What You Say In The Same Sex Marriage FirestormThis week I was asked by the Christian Post to write an article on my blog that I have on their website called “Small town preacher- Big time God“. I was specifically asked to address a couple of videos that were going viral on the internet showing a couple of North Carolina pastors who were being [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Memorial Day Prayer

Published on 2012-05-23 19:43:43

Memorial Day Prayer  MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER: A POEM A prayer solemn I offer this Memorial Day: It is for our valiant Veterans I do humbly pray.   Selfless, sacrificial, Risking death gallantly - Soldiers do all this To ensure I am free.   So many have died There on the battleground; No music then to comfort, Simply [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Startling Video Of Paul Crouch Suggesting “God” defends TBN By Killing People

Published on 2012-05-23 13:23:01

Startling Video Of Paul Crouch Suggesting “God” defends TBN By Killing PeopleYou know, honestly, I would rather not bring these type of things to light. It grieves my heart. However we lose integrity if we do not confront what is obvious garbage done in the name of Jesus. So once again I am faced with the unpleasant task of bringing to light something that the founder [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

MSNBC Downplaying Muslim Atrocities Committed Against Women

Published on 2012-05-23 12:59:07

MSNBC Downplaying Muslim Atrocities Committed Against WomenLet me ask you a question. Should a person not report a crime because it might make a certain ethnic or religious group look bad? That is the question that MSNBC has decided is important to ask before they report crimes against women in Muslim countries. Once again we have the liberal media for some [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Is A Pastor’s Typical Work Day?

Published on 2012-05-23 10:13:43

What Is A Pastor’s Typical Work Day?This morning I ran across a story that I found quite refreshing. Pastor Dave Widerski of Great Falls Montana opened up a portion of his life to show his local newspaper, the Great Falls Tribune what a typical day is like in the life of a pastor. The reason I found this refreshing is because [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Real Life Family Feud At Trinity Broadcasting Network

Published on 2012-05-22 10:30:37

The Real Life Family Feud At Trinity Broadcasting NetworkI remember back in the 80′s when TBN was controversial because they were showing Christian music videos and listening to Led Zeppelin backwards to see if they could hear the devil speak. How I wish it was those days again. Today the TBN controversy is not about doctrine or the return of Jesus or anything that [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Presbyterian Church Takes Time To “Be The Church”

Published on 2012-05-21 20:06:03

Presbyterian Church Takes Time To “Be The Church”This is the type of story I like to do because it fits with what I feel is so important in our communities. We are not called to just have church services inside of church buildings but we are to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our communities so when I ran across [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Pro-Life Video Hits 3 Million Views On Youtube

Published on 2012-05-21 11:39:22

Pro-Life Video Hits 3 Million Views On YoutubeA pro-life video called 180 has gone viral on youtube. The video was put out by Evangelist Ray Comfort and it is powerful in changing the minds of millions of people concerning the issue of abortion. I wanted to bring this video to your attention because I have always felt that it was the duty [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How Can You Say There Is No God – A Music Video

Published on 2012-05-20 07:07:15

How Can You Say There Is No God – A Music VideoIf you liked this video then share it with your friends and family on Facebook and Twitter and the other social networking sites! Blessings Pastor DukeTaber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Power And Cost Of Transparency

Published on 2012-05-19 23:03:50

The Power And Cost Of TransparencyToday I want to talk about the power and cost of transparency. This message is taken from Mark’s gospel chapter 8 where Jesus asks Peter who Peter believed Jesus was. This is a very famous passage that many people use to prove the divinity of Christ and although that is a very important part of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Led by the Spirit

Published on 2012-05-19 13:10:08

Led by the Spirit  LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD   Led by the Spirit, Lord, may I be – Led by the Spirit, Yea, for Your glory.   For the flesh I live no more; I live in the Spirit For the One I adore.   Holy Spirit, move me Wherever You desire; Spirit, burn in me, [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Do You Believe in Miracles?

Published on 2012-05-19 09:51:08

Do You Believe in Miracles?Does God perform miracles today?  Do you believe all the Biblical miracles written 2,000 years ago?  Do you believe that in the centuries since the New Testament that people have been raised from the dead, due to the powers of God? These are key questions that can have a profound impact on any believer.  What [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Tim Tebow’s Philippine Connection

Published on 2012-05-19 09:45:36

Tim Tebow’s Philippine ConnectionIt may seem that today is Philippines day at Taber’s Truths but it is just the way the stories came to me today. Many of you know Tim Tebow for his ability to play football, or for the fact that he kneels in prayer after making a good play or maybe because he puts Bible [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Filipino Christians Protest Lady Gaga Concert

Published on 2012-05-19 08:06:16

Filipino Christians Protest Lady Gaga ConcertFirst it was our brothers and sisters in South Korea who protested Lady Gaga coming and spreading her pro homosexuality message. Now it is our brothers and sisters in the Philippines that are not too happy with their government allowing this self proclaimed gay rights activist to take the stage. According to the NYDailyNews.com Filipino youths [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Traveling with Your Homeschool Part 1

Published on 2012-05-18 12:31:17

Traveling with Your Homeschool Part 1Taking your learning on the road is one of the great privileges of homeschooling!  Before you take off, here’s a few travel tips  you may not have considered that our family learned on our recent trip of a lifetime: Tips for traveling with your homeschool: *  Do research your destination thoroughly before leaving.  But, write [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

A Layman’s Guide To The Google Penguin Update.

Published on 2012-05-18 12:22:43

A Layman’s Guide To The Google Penguin Update.I am not a SEO (search engine optimization) expert. I am just a pastor of a small church in rural Wyoming. However I am a webmaster by default because I started this thing called blogging a little over a year ago. As such, I have had to learn how to run a website and part [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Defending Marriage and Apologetics Today

Published on 2012-05-17 23:59:47

Defending Marriage and Apologetics Today

Too Many Christian Prayers Deemed Unconstitutional By Federal Appeals Court

Published on 2012-05-17 19:40:08

Too Many Christian Prayers Deemed Unconstitutional By Federal Appeals CourtIn another of these bizarre cases where judges misinterpret the 1st amendment to the constitution where it says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Quotes About Fathers To Bless Your Dad On Father’s Day

Published on 2012-05-17 04:04:53

Christian Quotes About Fathers To Bless Your Dad On Father’s DayBoth my grandfather and my father have already passed on but as a father I appreciate being remembered and encouraged every once in a while. These Christian quotes and sayings about fathers will help you encourage and bless your father not just on Father’s day but all across the year. In our society, the role [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Watch Out Farmville, Here Comes Jesus – New Facebook Game For Christians

Published on 2012-05-17 02:40:56

Watch Out Farmville, Here Comes Jesus – New Facebook Game For ChristiansLightside Games introduces new Facebook game for Christians This morning I caught wind of a new Facebook app for Christians called Journey of Jesus. It is one of the myriad of games available on Facebook. Now you can walk the footsteps of Jesus during his time on earth complete with Romans, Pharisees and many other [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Should Former Church Members Be Sued For Leaving A Bad Review?

Published on 2012-05-16 16:53:52

Should Former Church Members Be Sued For Leaving A Bad Review?You will not believe this story I came across today from Beaverton Oregon. It comes from KATU.com the local TV network. Now some of you might ask why I would cover a story that places the church in a bad light. I did not place this church in a bad light. The leadership did. I am [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

South Korea Sends North Korea Bibles Via Balloons.

Published on 2012-05-14 22:24:07

South Korea Sends North Korea Bibles Via Balloons.I ran across this great story tonight about how South Korean Christians are sending Bibles to North Korea by Balloon. I had to just smile when I read the story because if there is a will then there is a way. I guess it has been going on for some time now but there is [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Hours After Obama’s Gay Marriage Announcement Black Pastors Are Asked For Support

Published on 2012-05-14 21:39:23

Hours After Obama’s Gay Marriage Announcement Black Pastors Are Asked For SupportI pondered how to even to approach this news story I found in The New York Times. I honestly do not see this issue as a black vs. white issue or even racial in it’s context but I know that as a white pastor what I am about to share with you could be twisted [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Romney Courts Evangelicals But Avoids Controversial Mormon Doctrines

Published on 2012-05-14 01:25:59

Romney Courts Evangelicals But Avoids Controversial Mormon DoctrinesMitt Romney spoke at Liberty University’s commencement ceremony even though many Liberty University students protested the invitation. A report from Reuters states that he tried to convince Evangelicals that Mormons and Evangelicals share a common goal and worldview. He then went on to hit this weeks hot button concerning President Obama’s coming out concerning gay [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commenta [..]

Returning To Your First Love

Published on 2012-05-12 14:04:03

Returning To Your First LoveThe American church is facing a crisis. This may not be a crisis that is exclusively American but since I am in America and it is where my observations come from, I can only say that this definitively effects us. The crisis is this. We are faced with whether or not we are going to follow [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Differences in Bible Translations sheds light on Psalms 23

Published on 2012-05-12 09:43:41

Differences in Bible Translations sheds light on Psalms 23The Word of God is not as transparent as one would think.  To add to the the varying doctrines and interpretations, we also must deal with different languages, and also eras in which Bible translations came about.  Which is the “best” or the most “correct” translation?  Scholars and christians have been vexed by that question for [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Amish Hour: What it is and How You Can Get it into Your Homeschool!

Published on 2012-05-11 08:55:08

Amish Hour: What it is and How You Can Get it into Your Homeschool!Continuing into our 8th year, Amish hour is still one of our favorite times of the day.  It’s one change I’m glad we’ve instituted into our homeschool!

YouVersion Bible App Hits 50 Million Downloads

Published on 2012-05-11 08:15:44

YouVersion Bible App Hits 50 Million DownloadsSometimes when I see the technology advances in our world I start to feel my age. It took my kids buying me a cell phone a couple of years ago to upgrade me to a cell phone with a keyboard. I was perfectly happy with my Captain Kirk flip phone. Well even since then the [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Off Campus Bible Study Program Gaining Popularity In Georgia

Published on 2012-05-11 07:31:24

Off Campus Bible Study Program Gaining Popularity In GeorgiaThe Christian release time program is gaining popularity in Richmond county Georgia according to The Augusta Chronicle. The voluntary off campus program designed to help kids memorize Bible verses and help them learn to read and speak in front of their classmates seems to be a big success and the Richmond county board of education [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Evangelical Leaders Reaction to President Obama’s Pro-Gay Pandering

Published on 2012-05-10 22:52:32

Evangelical Leaders Reaction to President Obama’s Pro-Gay PanderingI think a person would have to be blind to not have seen this coming a mile away. With the election coming up and President Obama’s need to rally his liberal Democratic base, this was the obvious political play to make. Unfortunately once again political pandering has been placed in front of what is good [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Are Bible Verses On Town Welcome Signs Establishing Religion?

Published on 2012-05-10 10:46:45

Are Bible Verses On Town Welcome Signs Establishing Religion?The town council of the little town of Sylvania Alabama has decided that putting back the Bible verses on their town welcome signs is not violating the first amendment of the U.S. constitution that states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Churches Credited With Helping North Carolina’s Pro Marriage Amendment’s Passage

Published on 2012-05-10 08:13:50

Churches Credited With Helping North Carolina’s Pro Marriage Amendment’s PassageNorth Carolina passed a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman a few days ago. Churches across the state banded together to help support and pass this amendment. They were actually given credit for this help by the Raleigh North Carolina News and Observer. I wanted to post this [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Abduction Of Christian Girls On The Rise In Egypt Since Revolution

Published on 2012-05-09 22:18:33

Abduction Of Christian Girls On The Rise In Egypt Since RevolutionI unfortunately have another story of how Christians are being persecuted in Islamic countries. Today’s story comes from Egypt that the mainstream media proclaimed as a pro-democracy revolution but as we are seeing it is not a democratic revolution but is instead an Islamic takeover. Personally every time I read one of these stories, my [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Thomas Kinkade’s Death Called Accidental Overdose

Published on 2012-05-09 21:18:09

Thomas Kinkade’s Death Called Accidental OverdoseI am sure that for all of you that were Thomas Kinkade fans, the news of his death was a sad event for you. I know it was for me. Today, when I arrived at my mothers to celebrate Mother’s day with her, I found a notice of this news story in my email. The [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Are Christians Abandoning The Political Parties?

Published on 2012-05-07 22:50:30

Are Christians Abandoning The Political Parties?Last week I wrote my own feelings of being politically homeless. Little did I know that I was not alone. Today I ran across a story in the Washington Post about a new survey of Christian leaders that are neither politically left or right and have no political affiliation. The Republicans and Democrats have used people [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Trinity Broadcasting Network Under Intense Scrutiny For Extravagant Spending

Published on 2012-05-07 15:06:19

Trinity Broadcasting Network Under Intense Scrutiny For Extravagant SpendingI am sure that many of you know that I am not a fan of Christian Television and have not been for over 20 years. It is not that I am anti-technology or think TV is evil, but I have seen what could have been a powerful tool for the glory of God and seen [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

As Dan Savage Attacks The Bible and Christians, Christian Groups Reach Out To Homosexuals With Hope

Published on 2012-05-07 09:32:46

As Dan Savage Attacks The Bible and Christians, Christian Groups Reach Out To Homosexuals With HopeWhen I came across the story of how Dan Savage bullied high school students. I did not realize that I would once again be stepping into something that would be so controversial. Later when I posted the apology of the NSPA/JEA and Mr. Savage’s own halfhearted apology, I still did not realize how big this [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Knowing the Creator is Foundational

Published on 2012-05-06 23:46:08

Knowing the Creator is FoundationalKnowing the Creator is Foundational When defending the Christian Faith one of the most prominent battlegrounds is the beginning, the origins, the very first book of the Bible….Genesis.  Without a Creator there is not Creation.  If the foundations crumble then so does everything that stand upon them.  Knowing the Creator is of utmost importance when [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Importance Of The Principle Of Christian Transformation

Published on 2012-05-05 23:53:31

The Importance Of The Principle Of Christian TransformationThis last week I have ran into more people that think Christianity is merely a set of rules and regulations that people follow and if somehow someone can prove that those rules and regulations are irrelevant or wrong, then Christianity and the Bible is wrong. This led me to some serious introspection about how we [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Skit Guys Release New Mother’s Day Video

Published on 2012-05-05 12:17:36

Skit Guys Release New Mother’s Day VideoThe Skit Guys, have to be my favorite drama ministry out there. These guys are creative, funny and always get good points across. So when I was looking for a good Mother’s Day story to go along with the Bible verses for Mother’s Day, Christian quotes about mothers, and of course Caroline’s beautiful Mother’s Day [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Google Search Traffic Down 50%, Bing/Yahoo Traffic Up 73% Post Penguin.

Published on 2012-05-04 16:35:46

Google Search Traffic Down 50%, Bing/Yahoo Traffic Up 73% Post Penguin.On April 24th Google launched a new algorithm called Penguin. It was purportedly designed to eliminate webspam. However it has had serious negative consequences for small to medium sized websites and many bloggers and  Christian bloggers including Taber’s Truths. It has gotten so bad that even Google is allowing people to give them feedback about [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

New Christian Social Networking Website Could Rival Facebook For Christians

Published on 2012-05-04 08:59:11

New Christian Social Networking Website Could Rival Facebook For ChristiansToday I caught wind of a brand new Christian social networking website that was just launched on Tuesday. Heavenup.com is truly the first top notched Christian social networking website that has a chance to rival Facebook for Christians. It has a great user interface and a clean design that reminds me of the old Facebook days [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

D.L. Moody’s Dream Restored In Northfield Mass.

Published on 2012-05-04 07:04:48

D.L. Moody’s Dream Restored In Northfield Mass.D.L. Moody is one of my favorite revivalists in American history. Some have called him the father of the modern Sunday school movement. D.L. Moody saw a desperate need to bring literacy to the poor and did so by using the Bible and the gospel message in lessons to teach people how to read. In [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Homeschooling: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Published on 2012-05-04 06:09:35

Homeschooling: Keep Your Eyes on the PrizeHow to keep your eyes on the prize with your homeschool It was the day of our Homeschooling Support Group’s Elementary Curriculum Share and I was nervous.  Scratch that…I was terrified! This was the first year I was “behind the wheel” so to speak and I wanted everything to run perfectly. I knew I probably [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How Many Books are in Your Bible?

Published on 2012-05-03 21:23:47

How Many Books are in Your Bible?“Whose Bible is it, anyway?” You might recall the TV show- “Whose line is it anyway?”; this column is titled “Whose Bible is it anyway?” and as you’ll see, the answer to that question is often times none too clear. For the sake of this article, we are not talking about all the different translations [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Inuit Bible Translation Completed For Arctic Christians

Published on 2012-05-03 14:15:24

Inuit Bible Translation Completed For Arctic ChristiansThe first complete Bible translation into the Inuktitut language was completed this spring for Inuit speaking aboriginal people’s of Canada’s arctic region numbering over 33,000. What is unique about this story I found in the Washington Post is that the native Inuit people translated this Bible themselves. It will be dedicated to the work of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Anne Graham Lotz Writes Children’s Book With Bible Verses To Explain Death

Published on 2012-05-03 10:46:48

Anne Graham Lotz Writes Children’s Book With Bible Verses To Explain DeathChildren a lot of times have a hard time understanding and coping with death. Even in my small congregation we have had one of these little ones have a hard time coping with the death of his uncle. Anne Graham Lotz has written a children’s book that uses Bible verses from Revelations chapter 21 and [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

10 Awesome Christian Pictures To Share On Facebook And Pinterest

Published on 2012-05-03 09:11:18

10 Awesome Christian Pictures To Share On Facebook And PinterestMany times a picture will speak to someone in ways our words never will. Facebook and Pinterest have become excellent ways to encourage people and share our faith. These Christian pictures hopefully will help you to do just that. As Christians learn to use social networking and social media we can change our world for [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Colton Dixon Goes To The White House

Published on 2012-05-02 09:29:01

Colton Dixon Goes To The White HouseMany of you may not know this but I don’t have TV in my home. I have a TV set, but I don’t have cable or an antenna. It is not that I think that TV is a sin or anything like that. I am just not interested. I get my information from the internet [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Family Friendly Domain Name Registrar Launched

Published on 2012-05-02 09:06:33

Family Friendly Domain Name Registrar LaunchedSome of you may ask “What is a domain name registrar”? You are not alone. A little over a year I had no idea what it was either. A domain name registrar is the company that you buy your domain name for your website from. Today, I ran across a press release at ChristianNewswire.com that I [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Short-Term Missions: Why It Is Valuable To The World And The Church

Published on 2012-05-02 07:46:29

Short-Term Missions: Why It Is Valuable To The World And The ChurchAs a society, we like getting the most bang for our buck whenever we spend or donate our money. This is often made evident in the way products are advertised or non-profits brag about their low administrative costs. When it comes to missions, people have the same attitude when deciding what missionary they should donate [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

15 Christians Gunned Down: 22 Wounded In Northern Nigeria

Published on 2012-05-01 12:07:43

15 Christians Gunned Down: 22 Wounded In Northern NigeriaSometimes I feel like I am shouting at the wind. Once again we have a case of Islamic extremists showing their true colors when it comes to Christians. The religion of peace is not a peaceful religion at all and if Christians all over the world do not wake up and respond, they will have [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Bible Verses Leads Hedge Fund Manager To Success

Published on 2012-05-01 07:51:07

Bible Verses Leads Hedge Fund Manager To SuccessToday I ran across the type of story that I like to hear about. It comes from the Memphis Daily News. I know that I pick on and expose the prosperity gospel and it’s proponents for the false teachings and opulent lifestyles. However, that does not mean that I am anti-success or somehow hate money. [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Wolves Among the Sheep: False Prophets and Apologetics

Published on 2012-05-01 01:51:16

Wolves Among the Sheep: False Prophets and ApologeticsWolves Among the Sheep There are those among the sheep who don’t belong; whose intent is to devour and ravage the flock.  They have crept in unawares…..sliding silently as wraiths among the Body of Christ.  Their fangs are bared but imperceptible, to those unprepared,  in a sneer of death that reeks of Hellish intent.  These [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

NSPA/JEA Apologize For Gay Activist Dan Savage’s Offensive Comments. Savage Gives Half Hearted Apology

Published on 2012-04-30 20:51:26

NSPA/JEA Apologize For Gay Activist Dan Savage’s Offensive Comments. Savage Gives Half Hearted ApologyAs a follow up on yesterday’s shocking story and video of Dan Savage and his extremely inappropriate remarks to High School students at the NSPA?JEA conference in Seattle I wanted to inform people of the response to the outcry by Christians and others to what was allowed to happen to these students. Today the NSPA/JEA [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Mother’s Day Poetry

Published on 2012-04-30 19:48:56

Christian Mother’s Day PoetryChristian Mother’s Day Poetry  Beautiful Mother, Lovely Mother of mine, Truly your love Flows from the Divine.  Tender, kind, Gracious, full of love, Surely you reflect Our Father above. Warm, generous, Selfless and pure: With you, my Mother, I am safe and secure. I celebrate your love, I rejoice in who you are. Your presence [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Christian Light Breaking Forth In Dark Saudi Arabia

Published on 2012-04-30 15:34:57

Christian Light Breaking Forth In Dark Saudi ArabiaI ran across this story today that although is sad in once instance is also quite encouraging. It is written by Carl Moeller of Open Doors USA and can be found at Crosswalk.com. It is the story of how Jesus is using both Saudi nationals and people from other countries to spread the light of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Are You Politically Homeless?

Published on 2012-04-30 11:11:12

Are You Politically Homeless?This is the first year that I can remember where I have to vote my conscience rather than my political leanings. I am not a Republican or a Democrat. I am an independent. I have been an independent ever since the Republican party squandered their chance to bring real change to this nation after the [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Sarah Palin Speaks To Women In Alabama About Her Journey Of Faith

Published on 2012-04-29 21:11:30

Sarah Palin Speaks To Women In Alabama About Her Journey Of FaithSarah Palin is one of my personal favorite women of faith in today’s society. As much as she has been ridiculed and put down about her faith, her lifestyle in Alaska, and her stances on moral issues, to me she is a hero. This weekend she spoke to a group of Christian women at a [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees

Published on 2012-04-29 17:19:34

Beware of the leaven of the PhariseesIn today’s lesson once again we have an example of Jesus caring about individual needs by feeding people miraculously. Once again we have the disciples not understanding the principle as to why. We learn in this passage that there are 2 types of thinking that will destroy faith and the advancement of the kingdom of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Video – Christian Students Walk Out Of Lecture Crying As Pro Gay Activist Bashes Bible

Published on 2012-04-28 21:46:13

Video – Christian Students Walk Out Of Lecture Crying As Pro Gay Activist Bashes BibleI have a disturbing video for you today. Please be aware that the video contains graphic language used at a high school journalism conference in Seattle called “Journalism on the edge”. The speaker is syndicated sex advice columnist Dan Savage who was invited to be the keynote speaker at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Mansions As Parsonages – Should They Be Tax Exempt?

Published on 2012-04-28 09:12:58

Mansions As Parsonages – Should They Be Tax Exempt?Once again the purveyors of the prosperity gospel have gotten their fingers caught in the proverbial cookie jar. This time it is Paul And Jan Crouch who own the Trinity Broadcasting Network. I guess Trinity bought 2, not just 1 but 2 million dollar mansions and asked that they be considered parsonages so that they [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The Didache – a MUST-Read for Every Christian

Published on 2012-04-28 08:21:37

The Didache – a MUST-Read for Every ChristianWhat is worth reading in order to strengthen my Faith? Today’s Christian has many options as they seek ways to learn and gain a deeper and stronger Faith.  There are so many titles to read, so many Bible studies, and so on.  In a lifestyle with limited time, what should your priorities be in this [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

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Published on 2012-04-27 19:22:45

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How To Choose A Good Church

Published on 2012-04-27 10:12:34

How To Choose A Good ChurchI have many people ask me how to choose a good church. It is not a simple question to answer because churches vary as much as people do. However there are some ingredients that make up a good church that I find common in every healthy church regardless of denomination or lack thereof. You see, [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Is Wycliffe Bible Translators Watering Down Bible Translation To Muslims?

Published on 2012-04-27 07:32:44

Is Wycliffe Bible Translators Watering Down Bible Translation To Muslims?I have always been a fan of Wycliffe Bible Translators. I knew some students who worked there when I was going to Bible College. They have always had a great reputation in the important work that they do. That is why I was quite surprised to read this news article from MercuryNews.com about a controversy that [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How to Start Your Own Homeschool Elementary Science Co-op

Published on 2012-04-27 06:41:56

How to Start Your Own Homeschool Elementary Science Co-opIn talking to parents around me and from my own experience, I can confidently say that science labs are one of the most neglected areas in homeschooling.  Fortunately, with a little planning this can be overcome by starting a homeschool science co-op! Planning your own Homeschool Science Co-op: You will need: *a group of 2-3 [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Reasons to Believe in a Skeptical World!

Published on 2012-04-27 02:47:21

Reasons to Believe in a Skeptical World!Finding Reasons to Believe Skeptics are forever pointing to supposed design flaws in the human anatomy as proof that there is no God, but what is a design flaw?  What is the ” definition ” of a flaw or even an unnecessary structure?  For many people facing these questions in their walk, by delving into Apologetics, [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

The future of Google search

Published on 2012-04-26 13:41:57

The future of Google searchI just wanted to express my opinion on all the Google updates. Does it strike a chord with you? Leave me a comment!Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Protesting Liberty University Students Silenced Concerning Planned Romney Commencement Address.

Published on 2012-04-26 12:26:30

Protesting Liberty University Students Silenced Concerning Planned Romney Commencement Address.Here we see again another place Christians look to for leadership waffling in favor of political gain. Liberty University, ran by Jerry Falwell’s son, Jerry Falwell Jr., has invited Mitt Romney to be a speaker at the graduating class of 2012′s commencement ceremony. Here is an institution that prides itself in being the largest evangelical [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Comment [..]

Gay Activists Vandalize Portland Oregon Church

Published on 2012-04-26 05:21:30

Gay Activists Vandalize Portland Oregon ChurchI was born and raised in the Portland Oregon Metro area. I spent 28 years of my life there. So when I read this story from The Washington Post about how some gay activists became not so “gay” and vandalized a Portland Oregon church associated with the Seattle Mars Hill Church led by Mark Driscoll, I [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

What Google Algorithm Updates And Church Outreach Methods Have In Common

Published on 2012-04-25 17:15:37

What Google Algorithm Updates And Church Outreach Methods Have In CommonLet me first off say that I am not an expert in computer algorithms or the history of the internet. I am a pastor. It has been my life’s work to understand and implement strategies that cause churches to grow and to touch people with the gospel of Jesus. I am also an enthusiast of [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Joel Osteen Says Obama, Romney Both Christians

Published on 2012-04-25 07:19:08

Joel Osteen Says Obama, Romney Both ChristiansWell here we go again! Another TV preacher is pandering to the news media and putting what they think people want to hear above what is biblically accurate. Now, I am not God, and I have no way of knowing what is in the heart of either President Obama, or Mitt Romney. What I do [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

I’m Gonna Tebow

Published on 2012-04-25 06:24:53

I’m Gonna TebowA dear friend of mine that attends my church brought this video to my attention that seems to be going viral across the internet. Now maybe I am behind the curve. Many times I am, but I wanted to share it with all of you anyways. It is really cute. I’m gonna Tebow youtube video [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Tulsa Church Gets Gospel Out Of 4 Walls Of Church And Into 4 Walls Of A Bar

Published on 2012-04-24 17:24:51

Tulsa Church Gets Gospel Out Of 4 Walls Of Church And Into 4 Walls Of A BarMany of you do not know this, but until age 12 I grew up in the back room of a bar. I learned at an early age that getting drunk either makes you mean or stupid. So when I read this story from Charisma News. I just had to post it. I have always teased [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

79% Of Americans Believe They Know Their Bible – 54% Can’t Name First 5 Books

Published on 2012-04-24 15:52:56

79% Of Americans Believe They Know Their Bible – 54% Can’t Name First 5 BooksI just read a poll on Religion News Service that was very eye opening. It was a poll regarding American’s beliefs about the Bible. What I find in this poll is that Americans think they know their Bible or they want to think they know their Bible but the reality is that they don’t know what [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Vanderbilt University Promotes Religious Intolerance

Published on 2012-04-24 13:11:06

Vanderbilt University Promotes Religious IntoleranceI ran across a story today from Fox News Radio of all places. It is about Vanderbilt University which was first started by the Methodists years ago. Once again we see that the liberal elite agenda for our schools and our nation is not one of religious diversity or religious tolerance but instead religious bigotry [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Pastor’s Mother Shot And Killed In Denver Colorado

Published on 2012-04-24 09:37:02

Pastor’s Mother Shot And Killed In Denver ColoradoI am not sure what to even comment about with this news article. It is just sad. I got up this morning and CBS News is reporting that Pastor Delano Strahan’s mother from New Destiny Christian Center was shot and killed outside of church after church services were concluding. Just yesterday I was having a conversation [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Bible Verses For Mom This Mother’s Day

Published on 2012-04-23 23:00:13

Bible Verses For Mom This Mother’s DayAs I shared with you in my post about Christian Quotes about mothers, I think I have the world’s greatest mom. She has been my fan through thick and thin. My mom has stood by me when everyone else left me. She has been my greatest friend as well. So when I dedicated that last [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Muslims Burn Catholic Church In Khartoum Sudan

Published on 2012-04-23 19:05:05

Muslims Burn Catholic Church In Khartoum SudanOnce again we have an example of religious intolerance committed by Muslims. This time it is in Khartoum Sudan. I don’t post every story I read about what the Muslims are doing in countries where they are either in control or trying to gain control. There is at least 1 story per day if not [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Canyonville Oregon Sticks It To Churches, Senior Centers And Other Non-Profits

Published on 2012-04-23 18:46:21

Canyonville Oregon Sticks It To Churches, Senior Centers And Other Non-ProfitsI was born and raised in Oregon. I understand the Oregon political mindset to some degree. I have actually been to Canyonville Oregon and stayed at the truck stop there on more than one occasion. So when I saw this story on World Net Daily I just had to pipe in. Here we have a [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Defending the Faith from those Outside the Church

Published on 2012-04-23 15:09:45

Defending the Faith from those Outside the ChurchDefending the Faith Apologetics, the science of defending the faith, has in recent years become of the utmost importance in defending the Bride of Christ from those without.  When we are engaged in defending the Body, whether as a whole or on the local level, it is imperative that we are familiar with the weapons [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

South Korean Christians Pray Against Lady Gaga Concert

Published on 2012-04-22 22:27:07

South Korean Christians Pray Against Lady Gaga ConcertYou know, I find it interesting at times where I find Christian news. This story comes from a Turkish Newspaper but it is about Christians in South Korea. It seems that one of our less than wholesome exports is coming to South Korea to give a concert and promote a lifestyle that clearly is not [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Chuck Colson Graduates to Heaven at Age 80

Published on 2012-04-22 19:37:48

Chuck Colson Graduates to Heaven at Age 80Last week I did a story on how Chuck Colson would soon be going to be with the Lord. Today after going through the headlines after fulfilling my calling as the pastor of my church, I saw that Chuck Colson did indeed graduate to heaven at the age of 80. Here is part of the [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

How To Pray For The Sick

Published on 2012-04-22 19:07:42

How To Pray For The SickMy congregation and I have been going through a verse by verse study of the book of Mark. As we have found out, you cannot do a serious study of this book without looking at the issue of divine healing. In almost every chapter of the book you see Jesus praying for the sick and [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

New “Christian Poetry” Devotional Released

Published on 2012-04-22 17:53:30

New “Christian Poetry” Devotional ReleasedI am sure you have heard daily devotionals, and devotionals that take you through the Bible in a year ect. But have you ever heard of a Christian poetry devotional? This weekend I had the honor and privilege of interviewing the author of a a new book, Caroline Gavin. The name of the book is Purposeful Pathway, [...]Taber's Truths Christian News and Commentary

Who is the Thirteenth Apostle?

Published on 2012-04-21 14:44:38

Who is the Thirteenth Apostle?Most people consider Paul as the 13th apostle, as he is often group together with the Twelve.  But, I would argue that he may be the 14th.  The 13th apostle was a man named Matthias- who replaced the traitor Judas after Judas had fled and eventually killed himself in shame and guilt. The 13th Apostle [...]taberstruths.com

Pat Robertson Puts Politics Over Principles – Endorses Romney

Published on 2012-04-20 16:58:10

Pat Robertson Puts Politics Over Principles – Endorses RomneyAs many of you know, I loathe Christian TV. To me it is one of the most unrealistic and obnoxious representations of the Christian faith that is out there. So when I caught wind that Pat Robertson, President of CBN announced on the 700 club that Romney would make a good president, my blood boiled! [...]taberstruths.com

Billy Graham Speaks About Attending Church

Published on 2012-04-20 11:03:32

Billy Graham Speaks About Attending ChurchSometimes I think I am really out of the loop when it comes to things. I recently ran across a column by one of my favorite men of God. Billy Graham has an Q&A column that runs in a lot of newspapers. Recently He was asked about the value of attending church. I honestly felt [...]taberstruths.com

Are You Sure You Can Afford Your Homeschool?

Published on 2012-04-19 22:31:53

Are You Sure You Can Afford Your Homeschool?You’ve counted the cost in dollars – but have you counted the cost in spiritual and relational terms?  Are you sure you can afford your homeschool? It stands to reason that we’ll dish out the green stuff, but how many of us know the cost of our time, relationships and associations within our homeschool until we are [...]taberstruths.com

Chuck Colson Reported Soon To Be Home With The Lord

Published on 2012-04-19 09:12:52

Chuck Colson Reported Soon To Be Home With The LordChuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship is reported to be close to death and the family members have been advised to come to his bedside. Colson, who is 80 years old was the classic example of how Jesus can take any life and turn it around for his glory. Early in his life Colson was part [...]taberstruths.com

Christian Quotes About Mothers – God Bless Mom!

Published on 2012-04-18 22:48:41

Christian Quotes About Mothers – God Bless Mom!As Mother’s Day approaches it would be remiss of me if I didn’t start giving you some resources to bless your mom. These Christian quotes about mothers will be a great way to show your mom how much you love her. I have a great mom. She has been my greatest fan through thick and [...]taberstruths.com

Canadian School Votes To Ban Gideon Bibles Despite Community Protest.

Published on 2012-04-18 14:31:45

Canadian School Votes To Ban Gideon Bibles Despite Community Protest.A couple of weeks ago I ran a story about a Canadian School board taking a preliminary vote to ban Gideon Bibles in a southern Ontario school district. Well after major complaints and the need to hire security at the school board meeting the school trustees still went against their constituents and voted 8-3 to [...]taberstruths.com

Pastor’s Tweet Pulls Down Semi-Pornographic Advertisement

Published on 2012-04-18 09:44:33

Pastor’s Tweet Pulls Down Semi-Pornographic AdvertisementI came across this story at the Christian Post this morning. As some of you know, I am one of the bloggers on the Christian post and so I go there regularly but I try not to use a lot of their stories so as not to be in competition with them. However this story [...]taberstruths.com

Is Revival Breaking Out In Queensland Australia?

Published on 2012-04-17 12:29:15

Is Revival Breaking Out In Queensland Australia?I ran across a story today that made me smile. It was written by somebody that obviously did not have much exposure or understanding of the earmarkings of revival but instead just could not relate. It comes from the Perth Now newspaper but is talking about an even on the other side of the country [...]taberstruths.com

Parents And Friends Of Ex-Gays Announces Plans To Distribute Flyer

Published on 2012-04-17 08:44:25

Parents And Friends Of Ex-Gays Announces Plans To Distribute FlyerWhen I saw this story about PFOX, which stands for Parents and Friends Of Ex-gays, I knew I had to run the piece. You see, not only are other people effected by the promotion and normalization of the gay lifestyle, but I have personally been affected by this. I have close friends who have children [...]taberstruths.com

Why Apologetics is Necessary to Faith

Published on 2012-04-16 22:16:08

Why Apologetics is Necessary to FaithWhy Apologetics? Apologia, otherwise known as apologetics, does not mean proffering an apology for the faith we hold.  It does, however, mean ” the science of giving a defense of the faith. “  So, Why Apologetics?  Why does the faith need to be defended?  Does the Infinite Creator of the Universe need finite creatures employing [...]taberstruths.com

Why do Denominations Exist?

Published on 2012-04-16 20:23:09

Why do Denominations Exist?We all know what denomination we are part of, even if it is “nondenominational” or “interdenominational”.  Webster’s Dictionary defines “denomination” as ‘a religious organization uniting in a single legal and administrative body a number of local congregations.’  I then looked into the Bible to see what the Biblical definition was. But, of course, there is [...]taberstruths.com

10 Great Pictures With Bible Verses

Published on 2012-04-16 17:49:54

10 Great Pictures With Bible VersesIf you are like me then there are times where you like to post pictures with Bible verses on places like Facebook or Pinterest. Well I have put together 10 great pictures with Bible verses for you to do just that. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words and these great pictures [...]taberstruths.com

New Modern English Bible Released By Thomas Nelson Called “The Voice”

Published on 2012-04-16 13:29:46

New Modern English Bible Released By Thomas Nelson Called “The Voice”Thomas Nelson is releasing has released a new modern English version of the Bible called “The Voice”. The publishing house that has printed other Bibles such as the King James Version, New King James Version, International Children’s Bible, New American Standard Bible and the New Century Version has now released a version of the Bible [...]taberstruths.com

What would Jesus Do With The U.S. Economy?

Published on 2012-04-16 09:00:13

What would Jesus Do With The U.S. Economy?There has been much debate recently about the role of government when it comes to social issues. The lines typically fall along the traditional big government vs. small government philosophies. Today I read an article on NPR that got my mind thinking to what would Jesus do with the U.S. economy? I am in all honesty, [...]taberstruths.com

The Syrophonecian Woman

Published on 2012-04-15 22:22:59

The Syrophonecian WomanWhen you teach verse by verse from the Bible you come across many interesting stories that are not commonly known. This week I shared with my congregation one of these stories out of the gospel of Mark chapter 7 about the Syrophonecian woman. I find this story quite inspiring and I believe we can all [...]taberstruths.com

Why Missions Is Needed In This Broken World

Published on 2012-04-15 19:11:23

Why Missions Is Needed In This Broken WorldI was born and raised in the home of missionaries. I spent the majority of my growing up years in Indonesia and the Philippines. It wasn’t always easy living in a faraway land, but I grew to understand how important missions is. Because of that, missions is one of my favorite topics to write about. [...]taberstruths.com

Assemblies Of God Advancing Into The Digital Age

Published on 2012-04-14 14:54:06

Assemblies Of God Advancing Into The Digital AgeAdvancing into the digital age is a bittersweet pill for the largest Pentecostal denomination in the world. The Assemblies of God headquarters in Springfield Mo. had to lay off 47 people this week due to changes in structuring and the lack of demand for printed material at Gospel Publishing House. According to KY3 News in [...]taberstruths.com

Faith, Family, Then Football Says Tebow

Published on 2012-04-14 08:45:44

Faith, Family, Then Football Says TebowTim Tebow seems to be the fantasy football story that the media cannot get enough of. I am not saying that he is a fantasy, but it seems his story is their fantasy. Faith, family, apple pie, you get the picture. Honestly on one hand I am extremely thankful for Tim Tebow bringing the subject [...]taberstruths.com

Kirk Cameron Becomes A Voice For America’s Conservative Evangelical Christians

Published on 2012-04-13 20:43:19

Kirk Cameron Becomes A Voice For America’s Conservative Evangelical ChristiansCan anyone think far enough back to remember the 1980′s hit television show “Growing Pains”? Kirk Cameron became famous with his role as Mike Seaver. You might also recognize him from the movie “Left Behind” or more recently the smash hit “Fireproof”. Today, He has a documentary being released about our founding father’s faith in [...]taberstruths.com

Christian Teacher Fired For Not Being “Christian Role Model”

Published on 2012-04-13 06:42:04

Christian Teacher Fired For Not Being “Christian Role Model”There has been a story running around lately about a Christian teacher being fired for not being a good “Christian role model”. In all honesty, it is a sad story that is only going to cause pain to a lot of people because of the lack of one word, compassion! Did this teacher fail? Absolutely! [...]taberstruths.com

12 Christians Tried For Apostasy On Easter Sunday In Iran

Published on 2012-04-12 20:05:33

12 Christians Tried For Apostasy On Easter Sunday In Iran12 Iranian Christians were put on trial Easter Sunday for Apostasy according to Fox News. Once again here is a clear cut case of Islamic intolerance of Christians. These people were doing nothing more than observing communion in their church service. Yet they were arrested and then put on trial on Easter Sunday of all [...]taberstruths.com

Happy Birthday Taber’s Truths – 1 Year and 1/2 Million People Later

Published on 2012-04-12 11:29:50

Happy Birthday Taber’s Truths – 1 Year and 1/2 Million People LaterIt was one year ago today that I started Taber’s Truths Christian Blog. As I look over the statistics I am blown away by the faithfulness of God. When I started I had no idea what was involved in blogging, having a successful blog, or the many things I would have to learn about such [...]taberstruths.com

Christianity Good For Poor, Bad For Sex, According To Poll

Published on 2012-04-12 09:59:35

Christianity Good For Poor, Bad For Sex, According To PollI came across an article today at the Washington Post that I just had to post. There was a poll done asking people what they felt Christianity’s influence upon our society was in terms of positive or negative. I was pleased that we are doing our job for the most part concerning helping people less fortunate [...]taberstruths.com

Obama Administration Denies Religious Extremism Is Cause Of Church Bombings In Nigeria

Published on 2012-04-12 08:40:17

Obama Administration Denies Religious Extremism Is Cause Of Church Bombings In NigeriaSometimes I have to wonder how stupid our government thinks we really are. Just 1 day after the massacre of 39 Christians at an Easter service in Nigeria by a car bomb, the Obama Administration’s Jonnie Carson (does anyone else see the irony of that name?) the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs stated [...]taberstruths.com

Texas Longhorns Help Holy Land

Published on 2012-04-11 15:40:38

Texas Longhorns Help Holy LandHead em up and move em out! I just got a press release from Robin Rosenblatt about how Texas Longhorns can help Israeli settlers in Galilee. The settlers have been under extreme pressure and persecution by Muslims trying to drive them away from their homes and ranches. The cattle that they have are of European [...]taberstruths.com

Over One Million Christians Banding Together To Pray For Children Ages 4-14 on 4/14

Published on 2012-04-11 10:16:57

Over One Million Christians Banding Together To Pray For Children Ages 4-14 on 4/14On April 14th, over 1 million Christians will be praying for children ages 4-14. They call it the 4/14 window because it is during these ages that children develop their spiritual and moral foundations that they carry for the rest of their life. So count me in as one of the people that will be [...]taberstruths.com

Bubba Watson Gives God Glory For Win At Master’s Tournament.

Published on 2012-04-11 07:29:06

Bubba Watson Gives God Glory For Win At Master’s Tournament.I must admit, I am only a fan of golfing when I have a bad case of insomnia. However I am a fan of any believer in Jesus that will be bold enough to give God glory in the public spotlight. Such was the case of Bubba Watson at the Master’s tournament on Easter Sunday. [...]taberstruths.com

19 And Counting Family Help Make Bible Translation Video Game

Published on 2012-04-10 18:33:38

19 And Counting Family Help Make Bible Translation Video GameMost of you may not realize this but I don’t even have TV in my home. Not for religious reasons but just because I prefer to get my information off the internet. So when I first read this story I had no idea who the Duggars were or that there was a TV show called [...]taberstruths.com

Would You Vote For An Atheist? Anne Graham Lotz Says No.

Published on 2012-04-10 09:04:54

Would You Vote For An Atheist? Anne Graham Lotz Says No.While I was perusing the headlines this morning I found this interview with Anne Graham Lotz and others on NBCS News Meet The Press where they discussed the issue of religion in politics. They were breaking an age old rule of never mixing religion and politics. I personally found Anne Graham Lotz and the Catholic Archbishop [...]taberstruths.com

Nazarene Pastor Gives Defense Of Women In Ministry

Published on 2012-04-09 15:21:32

Nazarene Pastor Gives Defense Of Women In MinistryWomen in ministry is a controversial subject for many Christians. Personally I have been in two denominations that have supported women in ministry and there has been more than one woman that has been used by God to speak into my life.  I have also known some very awesome believers that felt strongly that women [...]taberstruths.com

Rick Warren Explains The Difference Between Christianity And Mormonism

Published on 2012-04-09 10:32:12

Rick Warren Explains The Difference Between Christianity And MormonismJake Tapper of ABC News interviewed Rick Warren yesterday about the difference between Christianity and Mormonism. In that interview Rick chose to explain the difference between how Christians view the Trinity and how Mormons view it. I was greatly relieved that Warren at least chose to speak the truth on this matter rather than trying to find places [...]taberstruths.com

Tim Tebow Speaks to 15,000 On Easter Sunday in Georgetown Texas

Published on 2012-04-09 08:00:00

Tim Tebow Speaks to 15,000 On Easter Sunday in Georgetown TexasYesterday, Tim Tebow spoke to a crowd of 15,000 Easter Sunday celebrants in Georgetown Texas. People lined of for hours before the service and some drove from over 100 miles to get there. I find this story interesting because I am wondering if the people were there to celebrate Easter or to celebrate a Christian [...]taberstruths.com

Most Americans Believe In The Resurrection Of Christ Poll Says

Published on 2012-04-08 17:28:34

Most Americans Believe In The Resurrection Of Christ Poll SaysDo you have people teasing you about believing the resurrection of Christ? Well according to a Rasmussen poll 78% of Americans believe in the literal resurrection of Christ. I found this news story at the Tulsa World News and I wanted to comment on it. Many times with the vehemence and frequency of attacks we receive [...]taberstruths.com

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

Published on 2012-04-07 21:34:34

The Seven Last Words Of JesusWhen someone is near their end and they know it, their last words take on greater significance. The seven last words of Jesus on the cross give us insight into what things were important to him and thus should be important to us. Take a journey with me if you will and let’s investigate the 7 [...]taberstruths.com

Christian Artist Thomas Kinkade Dies At Age 54

Published on 2012-04-07 09:43:45

Christian Artist Thomas Kinkade Dies At Age 54This is just hot off the wire. Christian Artist Thomas Kinkade has gone to be with the Lord at age 54. He passed away in His home. As much as this will be a loss for the Christian community at large, He will be welcomed home in heaven as a hero of the faith in [...]taberstruths.com

Churches Of Christ Find Young People Looking For Relationship With God Over Tradition

Published on 2012-04-07 08:11:32

Churches Of Christ Find Young People Looking For Relationship With God Over TraditionThe Churches of Christ recently released a directory and study that shows a loss of membership and affiliated congregations while at the same time shows an interest for non-denominational Christianity increasing. Since the Churches of Christ were at one point a major “non-denominational” movement claiming to have no affiliation other than to Christ, this study [...]taberstruths.com

My Brother Is Never My Enemy

Published on 2012-04-06 21:39:28

My Brother Is Never My EnemyIt has been quite the experience coming on the internet and providing ministry to Christians worldwide. Never have I needed to practice the principle that my brother is not my enemy like I have on the internet. I have pastored in towns in Oregon, Nevada, and now Wyoming and in each spot I encountered territorial-ism.  It [...]taberstruths.com

Hate Crime Perpetrated Against Christians In Jackson Miss.

Published on 2012-04-06 07:36:40

Hate Crime Perpetrated Against Christians In Jackson Miss.Once again we have an example of the intolerant direction our nation is heading. This time it was a hate crime committed against a senior citizen and a child who were reading the Bible on the sidewalk in front of an abortion clinic. The only reason I am sharing this story is the fact that [...]taberstruths.com

Crossroads Christian Communications Marks 50 Years Of Ministry To Canadians

Published on 2012-04-06 07:08:30

Crossroads Christian Communications Marks 50 Years Of Ministry To CanadiansIf you have ever watched Canada’s Longest running TV show, 100 Huntley Street, then you have watched the flagship ministry of Crossroads Christian Communications. It was started 50 years ago by David Mainse and has grown to be a major force in Canadian Christian television. Having spent some time with Canadians over the years, I [...]taberstruths.com

The Death Of The Blog Farms

Published on 2012-04-05 14:53:58

The Death Of The Blog FarmsFor the last few years, webmaster, internet marketers, and bloggers have been using paid blog networks and blog farms to boost their rankings in Google. Well last month, Google took an ax to the root of these blog networks like Build My Rank and Authority Link Network and de-indexed all or a majority of their [...]taberstruths.com

Egypt Jails 17 Yr Old Boy For Insulting Islam On Facebook

Published on 2012-04-05 11:35:38

Egypt Jails 17 Yr Old Boy For Insulting Islam On FacebookOnce again we have an example of the type of mentality that the so called religion of peace has. Can you imagine this happening in western country? A boy was jailed because he posted cartoons on facebook that were not flattering to the religion of Islam. People you need to understand that the spin that [...]taberstruths.com

Biker Outreach Shares Gospel with 3700 Bikers In Daytona – Over 500 Receive Christ

Published on 2012-04-04 21:30:35

Biker Outreach Shares Gospel with 3700 Bikers In Daytona – Over 500 Receive ChristI just ran across a story on the Baptist Press that I thought would encourage many of you. I must confess that I am not a biker and honestly to not relate to the biker mentality or lifestyle, but I can relate to bikers being people just like anyone else. I have mentioned before that many [...]taberstruths.com

Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University Students Urged To Do Kingdom Work

Published on 2012-04-04 10:57:22

Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University Students Urged To Do Kingdom WorkNaomi Zacharias, daughter of well known Revi Zacharias, and director of Wellspring International spoke to students of Liberty University Monday at their convocation service. She urged students to get involved in humanitarian ministries, according to a press release yesterday on PRWeb.com. This is a break from the tradition of Liberty University that is widely known [...]taberstruths.com

The Pastor To The Police

Published on 2012-04-04 09:11:43

The Pastor To The PoliceI ran across this article today and thought it was worthy to share. The average man or woman in law enforcement do a great service to our communities and I am glad to see that there are men like Pastor Jim Duck of the University Baptist Church in Thibodaux La. who reach out to this [...]taberstruths.com

Pastor’s Arrest In Hemet Ca Leads To Solidarity In Taveres Fl.

Published on 2012-04-04 07:01:16

Pastor’s Arrest In Hemet Ca Leads To Solidarity In Taveres Fl.When I first heard of the story of a Calvary Chapel pastor being arrested in Hemet Ca., I chose not to cover the story because I did not want to promote someone forcing people to listen to Bible reading. Faith, Church attendance, and Bible reading is a matter of choice and the Pastor of the [...]taberstruths.com

Florida Company Pays Big For Religious Intolerance

Published on 2012-04-03 23:22:10

Florida Company Pays Big For Religious IntoleranceFinally, there is some justice in this world. Florida Company Hallmark Management company decided to pay over $75,000 in fines in a wrongful termination lawsuit. It seems that they fired a couple who were managing some government housing due to religious intolerance. Here is the story from Charisma News. Hallmark Management Company Pays over 75k [...]taberstruths.com

Does God Prefer Kind Atheists Over Hateful Christians?

Published on 2012-04-03 19:06:11

Does God Prefer Kind Atheists Over Hateful Christians?The Rose City Park United Methodist Church in Portland Oregon never expected that their simple message to their community would have an world wide impact. Their outdoor church sign has caused quite a ruckus on the internet by going viral across all of the social networking websites.

Romney Confronted About Mormon Beliefs

Published on 2012-04-03 10:24:30

Romney Confronted About Mormon BeliefsRepublican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney was confronted Monday in Howard Wisconsin about his Mormon beliefs. Specifically the man asked if he believed interracial marriage to be a sin. Up until 1978 people of black African descent were not allowed to be ordained to their priesthood or participate in temple ceremonies.  Although I would stand up [...]taberstruths.com

God Loves You

Published on 2012-04-03 07:53:51

God Loves You

For The Love Of Easter Sunday

Published on 2012-04-03 05:48:35

For The Love Of Easter SundayGrowing up as a child I remember many Easter Sunday’s. As much as I was excited about getting an Easter basket in the morning filled with goodies, although I never liked hard boiled eggs, the things I remember as an adult were the times spent with Grandma and Grandpa and going to church with them. [...]taberstruths.com

Jimmy Carter Admits That Jesus Would Not Approve Of Abortion

Published on 2012-04-03 05:13:00

Jimmy Carter Admits That Jesus Would Not Approve Of AbortionI have always admired Jimmy Carter, not for his 1 term in the oval office, but for his willingness to try to live out his faith in the public arena. Now I may not agree always with how he has done that, but my hat has always been off to him for at least being [...]taberstruths.com

Department Of Justice Coughs Up Cash In Wrongful Suit Against Pro-Life Counselor

Published on 2012-04-03 03:00:55

Department Of Justice Coughs Up Cash In Wrongful Suit Against Pro-Life CounselorI guess today is pro-life day at Taber’s Truths. It was not planned that way it is just that out of today’s Christian headlines, the only ones that I found interesting that I wanted to pass on to my readers had to do with abortion and pro-life issues. In this article, the DOJ has decided [...]taberstruths.com

Palm Sunday and the Triumphal Entry

Published on 2012-04-02 14:42:15

Palm Sunday and the Triumphal EntryThis last Sunday I gave a Palm Sunday message on the triumphal entry. I thought that I would share it with you my readers. Even though I have expanded this ministry to include news and commentary on issues that we face today, I still want this website to be a ministry and not just a [...]taberstruths.com

The Pastor, The Pulpit, And The Stripper Pole

Published on 2012-04-02 07:08:41

The Pastor, The Pulpit, And The Stripper PoleI could not believe this story today over at the Christian Post. There is a pastor in Ohio that is going to start a series of sermons on intimacy in marriage. He is using as one of his props, a stripper pole next to the pulpit! Now before I get up on my virtual reality [...]taberstruths.com

Celebrate Easter By Putting Bible Verses On Quarters

Published on 2012-04-02 06:20:32

Celebrate Easter By Putting Bible Verses On QuartersOk folks, here is something I had not heard of before. There is a group, an actual non-profit group that is selling decals of Bible verses to place on the back or quarters. I guess that these decals used to cost a quarter a piece but in celebration of Easter they have lowered the cost [...]taberstruths.com

Christian Quotes About Hope – 21 Famous Sayings For Hope

Published on 2012-03-14 09:24:26

Christian Quotes About Hope – 21 Famous Sayings For HopeThere are 3 things that will last forever. They are faith, hope, and love. I have done articles on quotes about faith, and quotes about love, and now I want to do one on quotes about hope. When I was young in my Christian life, I heard a lot of preachers downplaying the role of [...]taberstruths.com

Run The Race – A Bible Verse Of Purpose

Published on 2012-03-13 08:29:39

Run The Race – A Bible Verse Of PurposeEver Since my last child has left the nest I have been doing a lot of introspection on this next chapter of my life. Part of that introspection has been meditating about what some people call the run the race Bible verse. There are actually 2 scripture references to running the race. Both of them [...]taberstruths.com

Overcoming Fear – A Christian Perspective

Published on 2012-03-10 01:34:21

Overcoming Fear – A Christian PerspectiveFear can plague many people. Overcoming fear can be extremely difficult. Some people have to deal with fear on a daily basis. I am not an expert but I have had to deal with fear on more than one occasion and so I thought I would share with you some of the issues I dealt [...]taberstruths.com

Easter Songs For Your Resurrection Sunday Church Service

Published on 2012-03-09 12:06:20

Easter Songs For Your Resurrection Sunday Church ServiceEaster is one of my favorite Christian holidays. I have put together a list of some of my favorite Easter songs that will hopefully reflect the true meaning of Easter. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of our precious Lord and Savior Jesus. It is the celebration of hope. It is the celebration of [...]taberstruths.com

Christian Quotes About Faith – 20 Faithful Sayings

Published on 2012-03-07 20:41:40

Christian Quotes About Faith – 20 Faithful SayingsThere has been many times in my life where I have felt my faith was lagging. It was during those times that Christian quotes about faith have really helped me to continue on in the walk of faith that Jesus has laid out before me. It is my prayer that these Christian sayings on faith [...]taberstruths.com

Jesus Feeds 5000 Because Of A Little Boy’s 5 loaves and 2 fish

Published on 2012-03-07 03:13:06

Jesus Feeds 5000 Because Of A Little Boy’s 5 loaves and 2 fishThis morning I want to share with you the message I shared with my congregation about one of the best Bible stories in the New Testament. It is the story where Jesus feeds 5000 men plus the women and children all because of one little boy’s generosity in offering his lunch consisting of 5 small [...]taberstruths.com

Christian Quotes About Friendship – 15 Great Christian Friendship Sayings!

Published on 2012-03-05 23:42:02

Christian Quotes About Friendship – 15 Great Christian Friendship Sayings!I am really thankful to God for the friends I have had over the years. If it had not been for those tried and true friends who have stood by me through thick and thin I am sure I wouldn’t be where I am today. I hope these Christian Quotes about friendship encourage you not [...]taberstruths.com

Comforting Quotes About Death From A Christian Perspective

Published on 2012-03-03 10:00:57

Comforting Quotes About Death From A Christian PerspectiveAs I get older and the years ahead of me become less than the years behind me, I find myself faced more and more with those around me passing away and the thoughts of my own mortality become more frequent. These comforting quotes about death are some of my favorite quotes about death and the [...]taberstruths.com

Bible Verses About Mercy – Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement

Published on 2012-03-02 23:05:24

Bible Verses About Mercy – Mercy Triumphs Over JudgementWhile driving home from the store tonight I was reflecting on the mercy of God and how many times I have deserved judgement but received mercy. I decided I would post a list of Bible verses about mercy to show how much God has been merciful to us and given us so much because of [...]taberstruths.com

Songs Of Worship – My Top 10 Vineyard Worship Songs

Published on 2012-03-02 08:00:29

Songs Of Worship – My Top 10 Vineyard Worship SongsI gave my life to Jesus at the end of what has been called the “Jesus People Movement”. One of the characteristics of this movement was their songs of worship. Instead of singing songs about God or about the Christian life, they sang songs directly to God. This had a profound impact on my life [...]taberstruths.com