God's Way or My Way

You will have heard it said that Christianity is an exclusive religion.  Nothing could be further from the truth than that statement.  All Scriptures, for the purpose of this article, are in the Amplified Version which defines the definitions of the Greek terms in brackets.  This will help you better understand what it is saying.  The lie of exclusivity is promoted by skeptics atheists, and fringe organizations who characterise themselves  as Christian but do not recognize nor see the need for "Jesus" or the Word of God and so they remain deceived.   Many of them will tell you the Jesus is not necessary and the Bible isn't either because they possess a  "special anointing" to "know" what God wants.  I doubt this anointing comes from the God of the Bible who warns that we are not to add or detract from His Word; a thing that many in the church have done over and over to our shame.    I wish to present here a  case that proves th...

This is an excerpt from "Afterlife" that may be helpful to you during these trying times.  As Christians, we still suffer the trials of this world.  Some of these include being separated from loved ones by death or illness.  This conversation from "Afterlife", I hope, will help to renew your hope in the miracle that each of us possesses in Christ.  It may even answer some questions you may have about what it means to actually be "in Christ."  Amiee is the main character and she has just lost her Grandmother who was not only her mentor but her idol.  We need close relationships but they must not take the place of the one we have with God... "Excuse me, Miss." said a soft voice. "It is time to close the casket now."    Amiee stared blankly at the Funeral Director who had quietly come up behind her.   She had been completely lost in the past.   She shook herself. "Could I have just five more minutes?" she croaked through her te...