http://www.orble.com/postmodernchristian/ Living out the ancient faith in a modern world through the practical application of Biblical truth en Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:09:00 GMT Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:09:00 GMT info@orble.com info@orble.com http://www.orble.com/images/discoveringchristianity.gif http://www.orble.com/postmodernchristian/ http://www.orble.com/discipleship-treading-shallow-or-going-deep-part-ii/ One of the churches greatest treasures is its deep people. Most of the emphasis in today's church is upon seekers, young people, and those who are diverse in race, culture... http://www.orble.com/discipleship-treading-shallow-or-going-deep-part-ii/#comments http://www.orble.com/discipleship-treading-shallow-or-going-deep-part-ii/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:09:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/discipleship-treading-shallow-or-going-deep-part-i/ There seems to be a growing concern about the shallowness of not only Christians in general; but of the pastors/teachers who have the responsibility to equip them in the ways... http://www.orble.com/discipleship-treading-shallow-or-going-deep-part-i/#comments http://www.orble.com/discipleship-treading-shallow-or-going-deep-part-i/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:56:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/graduation-address-to-cats-international-students/ It is an honor to welcome you to the 2011 graduation celebration of CATS International. Several people have asked, "Exactly what does CATS International represent?" The full name is Christian... http://www.orble.com/graduation-address-to-cats-international-students/#comments http://www.orble.com/graduation-address-to-cats-international-students/ Wed, 25 May 2011 13:33:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/the-now-thing-is-being-lost-to-the-next-thing/ Daily life seems to be spinning out of control for most people and going by much too quickly for everyone. It is almost like one day feeds into another without... http://www.orble.com/the-now-thing-is-being-lost-to-the-next-thing/#comments http://www.orble.com/the-now-thing-is-being-lost-to-the-next-thing/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:36:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/if-i-am-doing-more-for-god-why-am-i-feeling-more-guilty/ There is nothing worse than feeling guilty, especially when there is nothing more we can do to overcome the cause of that feeling. This does not mean we will not... http://www.orble.com/if-i-am-doing-more-for-god-why-am-i-feeling-more-guilty/#comments http://www.orble.com/if-i-am-doing-more-for-god-why-am-i-feeling-more-guilty/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:55:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/do-we-really-know-god-or-do-we-have-a-concept-of-god/ Religion provides us with many different concepts of God. Many concepts are based upon a "rules and regulations" view of God in which He is just waiting for us to... http://www.orble.com/do-we-really-know-god-or-do-we-have-a-concept-of-god/#comments http://www.orble.com/do-we-really-know-god-or-do-we-have-a-concept-of-god/ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:57:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/do-not-forget-the-good-things-they-are-all-good/ I Thessalonians 1:3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father... http://www.orble.com/do-not-forget-the-good-things-they-are-all-good/#comments http://www.orble.com/do-not-forget-the-good-things-they-are-all-good/ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:38:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/people-are-worth-it-even-when-ministry-is-not-easy/ I Thessalonians 1:2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers Interestingly enough, Thessalonica was one of the worst situations that Paul... http://www.orble.com/people-are-worth-it-even-when-ministry-is-not-easy/#comments http://www.orble.com/people-are-worth-it-even-when-ministry-is-not-easy/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:42:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/say-hello-to-the-church-in-thessalonica-and-a-few-other-thoughts/ 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our... http://www.orble.com/say-hello-to-the-church-in-thessalonica-and-a-few-other-thoughts/#comments http://www.orble.com/say-hello-to-the-church-in-thessalonica-and-a-few-other-thoughts/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:46:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/a-preview-of-the-message-to-the-thessalonians/ Why did the Apostle Paul write two Letters to the Thessalonians, and what is their relevance for us today? 1. Paul wrote to encourage and strengthen the believers in Thessalonica... http://www.orble.com/a-preview-of-the-message-to-the-thessalonians/#comments http://www.orble.com/a-preview-of-the-message-to-the-thessalonians/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:15:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/the-wrong-ways-to-read-the-bible/ Actually, there are two wrong ways to read the Bible (I know, there are more than two). The first is not to read the Bible - EVER!. The second is... http://www.orble.com/the-wrong-ways-to-read-the-bible/#comments http://www.orble.com/the-wrong-ways-to-read-the-bible/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:33:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/who-is-hurt-most-deeply-through-church-disappointments-and-why/ There is no question - people are leaving the "organized" church in droves. With their departure, many questions arise. Did they backslide? Are they burned out? Did they leave their... http://www.orble.com/who-is-hurt-most-deeply-through-church-disappointments-and-why/#comments http://www.orble.com/who-is-hurt-most-deeply-through-church-disappointments-and-why/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:01:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/the-atmosphere-is-determined-by-my-attitude/ There is no denying the fact that we live in a very dysfunctional world. This reality is due to the fallen nature of man which tends to move increasingly further... http://www.orble.com/the-atmosphere-is-determined-by-my-attitude/#comments http://www.orble.com/the-atmosphere-is-determined-by-my-attitude/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:57:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/is-the-church-ready-for-the-new-day-dawning-among-the-unchurched/ Somehow we still believe the notion that unchurched people will come just because we have a nice building and a church family whom we love. There are many nice buildings... http://www.orble.com/is-the-church-ready-for-the-new-day-dawning-among-the-unchurched/#comments http://www.orble.com/is-the-church-ready-for-the-new-day-dawning-among-the-unchurched/ Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:33:00 GMT http://www.orble.com/sounds-like-a-high-level-plan-to-me/ One of the most personally impacting verses found in God's Word is II Corinthians 5:17, "If anyone be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away... http://www.orble.com/sounds-like-a-high-level-plan-to-me/#comments http://www.orble.com/sounds-like-a-high-level-plan-to-me/ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:53:00 GMT