The Learned

Don't try to change what the church is. It is a place we go to worship God. It is not a social club. The problem arises when we try to replace God -- as if the world steps into the church so we can meet their needs and so that we could be a friend to them. The world steps into the church so that God can meet their needs and God can be a friend to them. We can never replace God.  They try to replace God because they don't have God themselves and they don't expect God to meet the needs of these people or to be a friend to them because they don't have God meeting their needs or being a friend to them themselves.  Don't put anyone in position of influence in a church when that person doesn't fully rely on God or knows God intimately because what they will produce are more non-Christian Christians. When we don't believe that the world can experience God the way that we experience Him, we try to save them by other means -- parties, various themed activities, and s...

Q: My hubby doesn't have time for us as he is heavily involved in ministry, mostly teaching Bible study. I feel that I need counselling. He was involved before my son was born. A: You don't need counselling. You need a good talk with your hubby. He's a father now. And a responsible leader would raise great leaders to replace them. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2 Jesus calls us to raise disciples, which means people who can take over the work instead of being burnt out or worse -- bottleneck.

Q: My 13 year old is confused because someone of the same sex is interested in her. She's never been attracted to the same sex till now. A: Homeschool and refrain. It's normal to feel drawn to people who appreciate you and cherish you. Nothing wrong with your kid. But she has no idea where this will lead to.  1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 2 Tim 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Flee from youthful lusts which war against the soul -- Run. Homeschool immediately. Do not send her back there. You will probably be persecuted for protecting her but at least you won't regret this. Don't take chances. It is our job as mom's to guard their hearts to the best of our ability. She's just 13 -- barely a teen. You need to protect her at all costs.

God created blood in a way where it is possible for one person to give life to another. This is part of His creation when He created blood. It is to teach us the importance of receiving His blood as well. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 NKJV My husband is O blood and he saved a little boy from my church once. If I were to receive any blood at all, I would rather receive from a Christian than one that is not.

There are no verses suggesting that there aren't anymore around. There certainly are. Paul is not the last apostle, but he claimed he was the least of apostles, for having persecuted the church before he was saved: 1 Corinthians 15:8-9 NKJV After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. 8 Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Ephesians 2:20 says that apostles and prophets are the foundation of the church. This means our church must be built on apostles and prophets, with Christ as the Cornerstone. Ephesians 2:19-20 NKJV 19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on t...

Q:  What should I do? He is the father of my child. Some say I should leave because he has repeatedly done this. A: Nobody is perfect. Leaving is the easy way out. Fight for your marriage and don't give in to the devil and don't give his soul up to the devil. Pray and enter into warfare for your family, your marriage and your husband. Q: We are living together, made a covenant together but not legally married because we are still saving up for a wedding. So I can't fight for a marriage - others say there is no marriage to fight for because we are not legally married. A: A covenant before God still requires witnesses for accountability. If you've been saving for a marriage, I propose to use the little you have now and make the most with it. At the moment, it's better than no wedding, if you get what I mean. Plus, it still takes time to make arrangements - 6 months or so. Scale down on quantity, more on quality. Only invite people who matter, instead of pleasing the c...