A weekly series of inspirational and enlightening articles about the Christian life. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings.htm The mentality which would eliminate or subdue those who are different is not from God. We are called to join a remnant of folk who have a world vision. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/ArkofAcceptance.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/ArkofAcceptance.htm Sometimes we talk about 'making Jesus Lord' as though it were a title we give Him. We approach His authority as if it were bestowed upon Him by majority vote. According to the scripture, however it is God who made Jesus both Lord and Christ. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/JesusIsLord.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/JesusIsLord.htm There is subtle insecurity about our human behavior that causes us stress; the compelling need to explain ourselves to others http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/WhatOtherPeopleThink.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/WhatOtherPeopleThink.htm Patriotism is a vital aspect of any progressive nation. Love and loyalty to one's native land is a prerequisite for its survival. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Patriotism.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Patriotism.htm Education and indoctrination share several traits, but indoctrination lacks one key factor. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/EducationVsIndoctrination.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/EducationVsIndoctrination.htm Because religion focuses our attention upon that which is best and calls forth the best from within us, it has a strange capacity to become fanatical. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Fanaticism.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Fanaticism.htm