Going Against The Grain

Parable of the Prodigal Son

April 22, 2012

The parable shows us the true nature of repentance and the Lord’s readiness to welcome and bless those who return to him. When we turn from the darkness of sin to the light of eternal life, God opens our eyes and convinces us of our sin. There is unspeakable happiness of all the children of God who keep close to God, because they are, and ever shall be, ever with him. Jesus uses the parable to teach about God’s grace and acceptance of people who have been rejected by society.

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Where does it hurt?

April 22, 2012

Child of the most high, where does it hurt? If the preacher never knows, if the church mother never calls you, realize this, God is totally aware of how you feel, and the reason He hasn’t broke through the clouds to see about you is…”You are strong enough to make it!”

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Lost In The Crowd

April 22, 2012

TweetFellowship is a necessary vital activity in the life of the believer. Many believers get caught up in the excitement of the large crowd and the mega church because there are many activities and a variety of ministries to take part of. The experience of belonging to a mega ministry can be misleading to a [...]

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One who looks

April 22, 2012

TweetPeople seemed to be consumed with, what belongs to them. We have my phone, my car, my salvation, my church, my pastor, my way or the highway and my life. Social network are growing in popularity (that’s an understatement) and Christians (or those who use to call themselves that) are flocking to theses social networks [...]

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CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC SEEKS TO GARNISH MEMBERS WAGES!

April 22, 2012

TweetMy personal check, has been garnished today ! Not only has the Church of God in Christ, Inc and Bishop J. C. Gilkey thru Kansas Southwest Juridiction taken our church, stripped us of the non-profit corporation, have an injunction against us. They tried to sue for all the offerings, tithes, Jurisdiction reports, National reports etc. [...]

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Does It Take Money to Spread the Gospel?

April 22, 2012

Money, they say, makes the world go round. But does it make the Gospel go round too? If you posed this question to most radio/TV preachers and presidents of Christian ministries the answer to this question would be a resounding, “YES!” As far as they are concerned, and would like us to believe, it does take money to spread the Gospel. But does it really take money to spread the Gospel? Really?

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Christian Universalism, Calvinism, and Arminianism – Where Do You Fit In?

April 22, 2012

All of the various denominations of professing Christians may be classified as either Calvinists, Arminianists, or Universalists. The following will not only show you the agreements and the differences between these three perspectives as it relates to the plans and purposes of God through the cross of Jesus Christ, it will also reveal to you exactly where you stand on the extent of God’s redemption.

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When was the last time…

April 22, 2012

TweetWhen was the last time you told someone, “Thank you for caring”. When was the last time you spent time with someone to show you care? When was the last time you encouraged someone who was discouraged?

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Great 1st quarter – comments welcomed

April 22, 2012

TweetThanks to all or our readers who visit and read the articles here at Going Against The Grain. I truly hope that you’ve found the articles inspiring as well as thought provoking. Much of our traffic has come fro far places as Japan, Korea,France, Germany and many states here in the USA. I would like [...]

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Ephesians 4:22 That Ye Put Off Concerning the Former Conversation the Old Man

April 22, 2012

Do we put off the old man at Baptism or not, for there are some who think we should be doing it on an on going basis or in a never ending process of doing it forever and a day. Sound like salvation by works dressed up in new clothes? You bet your life it does, but then it never surprises me the 1,001 ways the Adversary cooks up his recipes of blasphemous deceptions and all eagerly served and dished up at table by ravening wolf waiters at a church restaurant near you. Please note, spiritual food poisoning is a regular hazard at these restaurants, so you have been warned in Godly love.

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