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Latest Articles:
Influencing the Future by Understanding the Past
If we lack a solid historical perspective will we be more inclined to influence the future in an undesirable direction? Probably so, because the knowledge of the past can prevent us from making the same mistakes others have already made. There is virtually no debate about the fact that if we understand the past we are much better equipped to positively influence the future. Unfortunately, the American public school system has not been doing a very good job of giving our citizens the historical knowledge they need to avoid the mistakes of the past.
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Temptation: An Opportunity for Spiritual Growth
Our current culture often views issues of right and wrong as a personal choice. This has led to a lack of objective standards, a loose cultural attitude toward morality, and an indifference toward the issue of temptation. Temptation is often seen as an old fashioned concept, and the benefits of resistance are no longer discerned. This is an unfortunate development however, because learning to overcome and resist actually has great rewards. It is in fact a vital part of our growth as human beings, playing a indispensable role in the development of our character and dignity.
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Latest Book Reviews:
The Rebirth of Orthodoxy
By Thomas C. Oden
I see a great deal of wisdom in this book. As moderns, both secular and religious, we have been playing with the notion that new ideas are always the best ideas. We have forgotten the wisdom of the past and have been attempting to reinvent the wheel. There has to be a better approach that remains anchored to ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. Read It!
A New Way to be Human
By Charlie Peacock
Charlie Peacock is a unique blend of both rational intellect and raw musical talent. His music is always emotional and from the heart, his lyrics always thought provoking and deep. Little surprise then that his new book, A New Way to Be Human, is also a tasteful blend of beautiful artistry and rational intellect. Read It!
Dancing Alone
By Frank Schaeffer
There are many convincing elements that makes Eastern Orthodoxy very intriguing and Schaeffer is persuasive in his arguments that it is the first and only legitimate representation of the body of Christ. Still many questions and roadblocks seem to get in the way. Read It!
Does Modern Christianity Reflect the
Truth and Reality of Jesus Christ?
One thing is becoming painfully obvious, today's
Christian culture has gotten lost somewhere in the maze of our modern secular
culture. Sure there are mega “churches” and countless numbers of “Christian”
organizations, but how effective are these at communicating the reality of God
and the truth of Jesus?
As Christians do we view our beliefs as the very
foundation by which all reality can be correctly defined and practically understood, or do we view them as only “our religion”?
Do we approach our relationship to the Creator as something real or as a religiousized
ideology filled with the traditions and doctrines of men?
Many cry out for reform within modern Christianity.
With GEL we hope to respond to this cry with some down to earth practical solutions
for the thinking Christian who wishes to move beyond the traditions of men and
discover a clearer view of reality. We probe the Christian mind and reach to define
a definitive Christian Worldview. We also explore less traditional forms of Christianity
and more meaningful approaches to being a part of the body of Christ.
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