for his birthday.......especially if it has to do with preaching/counseling/ witnessing to others.....
Also has anyone read Dr. RC Sprouls book, "Feed My Sheep"...opinion? Thanks
2006-09-26 06:06:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
curiouser,
C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters.
It allows one to discover the mind of the enemy. Those "pricipalities and powers" that we are opposed to, while allowing the Christian man to define the separation, the real emphasis that the enemy values. Insight is key to the mind of those not saved in this book. What is often found to be the tactic of the enemy, is sometimes refuted in this book. It allows the reader to recognize the reason why so many do not see the 'need' to be saved, and the enemys real influence upon their life.
2006-09-26 06:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses are quite thankful for the gift of life, and regularly thank the Almighty for life in their prayers. Witnesses are also taught to honor their parents, partly because of the parents' role in giving life. But a birthday celebration does not honor the true God or parents, it honors oneself.
Jehovah's Witnesses cannot recommend an ego-centric gathering around such an occassion. Bible students are encouraged to consider:
: 0% of faithful biblical Jews celebrated birthdays
: 0% of first century Christians celebrated birthdays
: 100% of birthdays celebrated in the bible were by debauched enemies of God (See Mark 6:17-29; Gen 40:19-22)
Bible historians (M'Clintock, Strong, and others) have noted that faithful Jews of the bible did not celebrate birthdays, and that ancient pagan birthday celebrations were at least partially intended to honor the patron gods of the particular day.
By comparison with such paganisms, the bible does not even tell us the birthdates of Jesus or ANY of his apostles!
Perhaps on another occasion you can share one of the publications listed here:
http://watchtower.org/e/publications/index.htm
2006-09-29 15:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell comes to mind.
2006-09-26 13:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
T.D. Jakes HE-MOTIONS. This books discusses the different things that men go through and ties these feelings, or emotions into the scripture.
2006-09-26 13:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by Christopher G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Max Lucado has some wonderful books. Chuck Swindoll is another good one. Both are pastors. They have both written several books, I'm sure you won't have any trouble finding their newest one.
2006-09-26 13:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wanted to help.. but I'm Egyptain and I read books in Arabic...
2006-09-26 13:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by jmdanial 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible Code.
2006-09-26 13:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"The Purpose Driven Life" and the workbook are great books.
Blesssings )O(
2006-09-26 13:14:57 · answer #8 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Playboy
2006-09-26 13:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by theagitator@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋