Plainer Words Since 1968 January 12, 2012 PLAINER WORDS ONLINE…THE BRIDE OR THE BODY OF CHRIST? The title suggests that there is a disagreement between the Bride and the Body. The two titles have references to “The Bride of Christ” and “The Body of Christ.” This study researches the Scriptures concerning the two. The expression, “the Bride of Christ,” is not a term that can be found in the Bible. It does not occur one time in the Word of Truth. However, Bible commentators, for centuries,… Read more The Bride or the Body of Christ? Posted in: 2012 By Tom L. Ballinger →
“There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.” Romans 3:11 What a sad verse. “There is none that seeks after God”. Why do I think it is sad? Because it is the truth. Who really seeks after God? We seek His provisions, His blessings, His benefits. We seek Him for what He can do for us. We seek Him in time of need or trouble. We seek Him when we need answers. We seek Him when we want something that His hand can provide. But do… Read more Coffee Break “Seek After God” →
This article is about why any coming Revival must also be a “Great Reformation” as much as anything else. Many Christians take the attitude that the structures and message and model and the entire approach of modern Christianity is “mostly fine” – and just needs a little ‘tweaking’ here and there. I completely disagree with this. I believe God has plans for a large-scale overhaul – at least as big as the largest Reformations in history. Below are some questions that I feel need addressing: Does it matter that virtually… Read more A TIDAL WAVE of “CHANGE” in THE CHURCH by Andrew Strom →
At first glance, it was just one more snippet of the social justice shenanigans that have become a hallmark of the National Football League. But the photos tweeted by Pittsburgh Steelers chaplain Kent Chevalier show members of the Steelers and Buffalo Bills in a midfield prayer circle. Pittsburgh won Sunday’s game 23-16. Trending: Chevalier, however, tweeted that there is a lot more than the score that matters. “If you do it God’s way, then you’ll be successful no matter the outcome. Success is not always based on the physical OUTCOME. Success is always based… Read more Camera Shows Dozens of NFL Players Gather at Midfield to Take a Knee – But for Prayer, Not Protest →
Song – Help Artist – Anthony Brown & group therAPy Album – Stuck In the House: The Pandemic Project Licensed to YouTube by SME, [Merlin] Absolute Label Services; Essential Music Publishing, Adorando Publishing, CMRRA, ASCAP, and 1 Music Rights Societies Lyrics: I know it seems like the rain just won’t end Let me reassure you that it will You try to be strong and keep it all in But inside you wish someone knew what you feel Let me remind you We have a friend in Jesus And when we… Read more Anthony Brown & group therAPy – Help (Official Video) →
Where Sugar Likes to Hide It’s a good idea to keep an eye on the amount of sugar in your diet. Natural sugar, the kind found in apples or potatoes, is better for you than added sugar, which is in soda and baked goods. It is recommended that no more than 10% of calories each day should come from added sugars. This equals to about 200 calories or 12 teaspoons based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Food labels list the amount of total sugar, but check the ingredients to see… Read more Surprisingly High-Sugar Foods →
