Combat Training - Bob Flynn

Preparing for Combat

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:43:00 GMT

The thought of “preparing for combat” invokes a great many visions in my mind—most are temporal but a few are eternal. After having been in attendance at many goat-ropings (wars that politicians refer to as police actions, peacekeeping missions, etc., if they acknowledge them at all) I can say without reservation that in the eternal sense there were not many occasions when, as a Christian, I was combat ready.

Blow Up Your T.V.

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:13:00 GMT

If you find yourselves breathing hard at the end of the day, might I suggest in all humility (because I promise you that I am NOT the fount of all knowledge and wisdom) that you take stock of your activities and see if there isn’t some time that could be better used in your relationship with the Savior. “Blow up your TV (hyperbole mine) and try to find Jesus on your own!”

Turning Away

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:58:00 GMT

Their sin and folly were that they did not hold fast the doctrine of Christianity as it had been preached to them, but suffered themselves to be removed from the purity and simplicity of it. (Matthew Henry)

Truth, Lies and Horseback Riding by Dan Cartwright

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:16:00 GMT

You are probably thinking that’s a rather silly title for an article. Maybe, maybe not. If it stimulated your curiosity to the point you are actually reading this, it accomplished the desired goal of the author! Therefore, it makes at least a little bit of sense. Agreed? Now on to the point.

What is Your Primary Identiy - Sinner or Saint by Pastor Larry Hoskins, Th.M.

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:04:00 GMT

At the beginning of human history, two brothers presented their offerings to the Lord. Cain was a farmer, and he offered fruit from the ground. Abel was a keeper of the flocks, and he offered from the firstlings of his flock.

What is God Like by Dan Cartwright

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:33:00 GMT

This is an introduction to, and the first in a series of articles offering answers from Scripture to the above question. To say that this is an important question, that deserves serious consideration, is a huge understatement!

Face the Truth or Believe a Lie: by Larry Hoskins

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:33:00 GMT

The Fox News website (2/18/10) recently featured an audio recording by Rosie O’Donnell on a radio program in which she interviewed Janeane Garofalo who ranted against Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

Government of the Sleepy, by the Sleepy, and for the Sleepy

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:28:00 GMT

The greatest Part of Mankind, nay of Christians, may be said to be asleep... (William Law, Spirit of Prayer)

"Americans have long been accustomed to think of the values of religion and the values of republicanism as supporting each other…. (Mark A. Noll, America's God, From Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln)

Republican Thought - Religious Beginnings

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT

Where to politicians come from? An intellectual vacuum!

Left Hand Defense

bob@cmfhq.org (Bob Flynn) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:12:00 GMT

Here is the Christian's proud privilege and almost terrifying responsibility. The honor of Christ and of the Church are in his hands. By his every word and action he can make men think more-or-less of his Church and of his Master. (William Barclay)

We use the weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense. (2 Cor 6:7b NLT 2Ed)

We have righteousness as our weapon, both to attack and to defend ourselves. (2 Cor 6:7b GNB)