How Others See Us

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Dale Harcombe

It’s interesting how those who are outside the church, see those who go to church and claim to be Christians. Some of their attitudes are strange, contradictory and challenging.They should make us look at our behavior and see if there are things we need to change. A recent survey in America of those who don’t go to church found many of these people actually believe God or some higher being exists. The survey found 72 percent believed this. However, and this is the sobering fact, the same number also believed the church is full of hypocrites. It’s a sad comment … Continue reading →

Should Christians Get Tattoos or Piercing?

Posted on April 21, 2007 by Melissa J

In addition to the question of whether Christians are justified in getting tattoos and piercing, I’d like also to keep in mind other types of permanent procedures that some would go as far to suggest is mutilation. Appearances have evolved even in many Christian churches as they have in secular society. It’s not for me to suggest what is right or wrong when the apparel remains modest and gender specific as the Bible states. But what about fashion that is relatively permanent like tattoos and piercing along with more severe disfigurements? Some argue that our flesh will perish anyway and … Continue reading →