Pastor Jesse Barrington of Grace Life Church of Dallas, recently delivered a powerful message on Unity in the Church Part 4 from Philippians 2:1-8. His message will encourage and exhort you to emulate the humility of Christ for unity in His Church. Listen here.  

We also highly recommend a four-minute video entitled Defensive People are Prideful by Mack Tomlinson. Anytime we sense defensiveness in ourselves or others, it is a barometer indicating pride or immaturity. We cannot become defensive if we are going to exhibit humility and teachability. Watch here.

The more we reflect on the person and work of Jesus Christ, the more we realize how indebted we are to His grace! May our love for Jesus increase and our hearts resonate with the inspired words of the Apostle Paul: "Those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again" (2 Cor. 5:15). Take a moment to meditate on the Lord Jesus Christ and all that He accomplished for His people. 

From A to Z, He is the...

Almighty and awesome advocate, abased for aliens, adulterers and alcoholics

Blessed bread of life, the bridegroom bludgeoned and bloodied for His bride

Creator and Christ, crucified on a cross for crooks and criminals

Divine deity, who descended and died to deliver dirty, depraved degenerates from death

How majestic is the Lord's Name in all the earth! The spectacular pictures of God's creation are breathtaking as you hear Susan Boyle sing the glorious hymn "How Great Thou Art." Click here.

The former pope Benedict has claimed that his resignation in February was prompted by God, who told him to do it during a "mystical experience" that lasted for months. As the first pope to step down in 600 years, the 86-year-old said: God had inspired in him with an "absolute desire" to dedicate his life to prayer rather than push on as pope. Benedict's remarks are in direct contrast with the explanation he gave when he announced his resignation stating: "My strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry." Italian press reports have recently claimed he was frustrated by a network of influence built up at the Vatican by a pro-gay lobby of prelates. Read more.

Mike, You should know Catholics are not taking your slander and abuse sitting down. They are hitting back with both fists. In Catholic Answer forums, some apologists take your misleading articles and statements and point out your distortions and outright lies. They are very helpful since you are so skilled with your deceit and lies. You are a true enemy of Christ and his one church. Robert C.

On my way to worship this morning, I passed by a Catholic Church as people were exiting from the sacrifice of the mass. I noticed the priest speaking to the people so I got out to speak to him. I asked him if he had a few minutes because I wanted to share some good news. After sharing the Gospel, I called him to repent and believe the Gospel. I reminded him that there is only one Mediator and that Jesus abolished the priesthood when He offered up Himself once for all sin (Hebrews 10). This man was provoked to hostility, and began to rebuke me for saying such a thing, that I was heading for condemnation and needed to repent, and that if I didn't understand the Hebrew and I didn't know what I was talking about. At one point, I told him his path was the path to destruction. He grabbed my arm and shoved me and became more irate. The Lord was my shield the whole time, and I offered him your Greatest News tract and he rejected it with a despising look. A few onlookers watched in sort of shock. I continue to pray for boldness for all who name the Name of Christ. M. G., Albuquerque, NM

My son-in-law at age 17 asked the priest why should he confess his sins to him. He told the priest he was going to pray directly to God. The priest slapped him across the face. He turned and walked away and never returned to the Catholic Church. J.S., Lake Superior, MI

"Keep this garbage to yourself. Shame on you, you would attach this crap to our car window while we are inside our Catholic Church having Sunday service. That's so cowardly, like a snake in the grass." Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN

There are many ministries that mean well but often cause more spiritual harm than good. One such ministry is "Unshackled", which dramatizes true life stories of persons set free from the bonds of sin through the power and love of Jesus Christ. Last month they asked me to submit my testimony "as an opportunity to proclaim the gospel to millions." When I went on their web site, I quickly realized they were promoting a compromised gospel coupled with a sinner's prayer for salvation. 

I responded to them with the following email: Hi Karen, I pray you will take this constructive criticism with a humble teachable spirit. On your link How to Get to Heaven, you leave out important parts of the Gospel including the resurrection of Jesus, and the righteousness that God requires for entrance into heaven. There is also no call to repentance (Mark 1:15, Luke 24:47). Then you dare to say that If you sincerely prayed that prayer, you are now a child of God! Please know that the only saving response to the Gospel is repentance and faith. I would like to submit the testimony of God's saving grace in my life after you make the necessary changes and corrections. Please see the Gospel presentation on our web site. 

Unfortunately, the folks at "Unshackled" chose not to make the necessary changes for the purity of the Gospel and the sanctity of the church. They continue to mislead people on life's most important issue -- how to be reconciled to God. 

The statue of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima will travel all the way from Portugal to the Vatican, where Pope Francis is planning on consecrating the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The "Marian Day" ceremony, which is scheduled to take place at the Vatican October 13th, will be attended by hundreds of religious movements and institutions that have a special Marian devotion. Watch video clip here.

The third annual conference established for the building of the One World Church was held in North Carolina last month. Kingdom-building (saving the planet, disarmament, eliminating poverty), the downplaying of the importance of doctrine, contemporary music, and contemplative prayer are four of the elements that are uniting evangelicals, liberals and conservatives, Catholics and Protestants, Christians and non-Christians, and thus creating the end-time one-world "church." Speakers were represented from Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Muslim faiths. Read more here.