http://zamagazine.org Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:21:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 http://zamagazine.org/topic/understanding-good-friday/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/understanding-good-friday/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:06:27 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=703 an honest story of a contemplative day the first article in almost a year and much more personal than the usual here, brendan shares his first good friday as a working professional and presents the details about good friday that you might not know.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/understanding-good-friday/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/biblical-bling/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/biblical-bling/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 11:18:43 +0000 Nichole Wilson http://zamagazine.org/?p=680 are you wearing yours? a bride is often compared to the church, getting ready for the arrival of the groom. but what kind of jewelry do you put on to get ready? the book of proverbs has some answers.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/biblical-bling/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/lukewarm/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/lukewarm/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 11:18:39 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=665 make a decision: hot or cold have you ever heard of the word 'lukewarm'? if not, then it's time to learn. if so, what does this mean to you? are you lukewarm? what does Jesus think of you? is there a way out?]]> http://zamagazine.org/christianese/lukewarm/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/commentary/john_18_2-4/ http://zamagazine.org/commentary/john_18_2-4/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 11:17:40 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=673 judas assembles the mob and finds Jesus in the first article in the new 'commentary' category of za, brendan looks over three verses in john 18 that show judas in full satanic influence. the boldness of Jesus also comes to light.]]> http://zamagazine.org/commentary/john_18_2-4/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/let-the-children-come-to-me/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/let-the-children-come-to-me/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:59:12 +0000 Buzz Schellhammer http://zamagazine.org/?p=622 be like the little children what is it that makes children the greatest in the Kingdom of God? buzz examines the qualities put forth in the Gospel along with insight into how christians can be childlike.]]> http://zamagazine.org/analogy/let-the-children-come-to-me/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/tongues-a-spiritual-gift-part-2/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/tongues-a-spiritual-gift-part-2/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:58:52 +0000 Matt Earley http://zamagazine.org/?p=619 nurture the gift matt concludes his series on the biblical gift of speaking in tongues by defining the purpose and function of it for the believer. he then gives tips on how to cultivate this gift in our lives.]]> http://zamagazine.org/christianese/tongues-a-spiritual-gift-part-2/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/kidron-valley/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/kidron-valley/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:58:17 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=626 there's more here than you'd think brendan goes deep on john 18:1, a seemingly inconspicuous verse. what can we learn about Jesus walking out of jerusalem, through the kidron valley, and into gethsemane? read on.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/kidron-valley/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/missions-trip-mentality/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/missions-trip-mentality/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:00:42 +0000 Nichole Wilson http://zamagazine.org/?p=576 time to refocus many christians go on short-term mission trips. while great things happen during that week or two, what about when we go home? nichole answers with an answer that every christian should know.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/missions-trip-mentality/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/tongues-a-spiritual-gift-part-1/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/tongues-a-spiritual-gift-part-1/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:59:24 +0000 Matt Earley http://zamagazine.org/?p=559 making sense of an important issue the topic of tongues can be a sensitive one, but it is very important. matt gives a scriptural introduction to this gift of the Holy Spirit: what it is, why it is, and where it comes from.]]> http://zamagazine.org/christianese/tongues-a-spiritual-gift-part-1/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/christian-facades/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/christian-facades/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:58:47 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=566 the face should match the heart have you ever masked something on the inside for the sake of keeping the peace? or perhaps you wanted to hide something? the bible frowns on both, and brendan explains why.]]> http://zamagazine.org/analogy/christian-facades/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/eager-to-put-up-with-others/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/eager-to-put-up-with-others/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:00:41 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=514 a more challenging component of unity unity is one of those things that is often talked about but rarely fully realized. why is this? perhaps we have unrealistic expectations about what christian unity looks like.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/eager-to-put-up-with-others/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/beware-of-false-prophets/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/beware-of-false-prophets/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:59:57 +0000 Buzz Schellhammer http://zamagazine.org/?p=494 pray. consult. recognize. in a message about false prophets, buzz talks about how we can tell what is right and what is wrong, and how to avoid being duped into believing false teachings.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/beware-of-false-prophets/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/slippery-slope-part-3/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/slippery-slope-part-3/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:58:55 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=510 the bottom approaches brendan's in-depth study of 2 samuel 11 concludes as david completes the coverup of his adultery by having one of his best warriors killed. just how low has david sunk?]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/slippery-slope-part-3/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/finding-love-in-the-right-place/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/finding-love-in-the-right-place/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:00:27 +0000 Nichole Wilson http://zamagazine.org/?p=447 now that valentine's is over, where's all da love at? Contrasting a fleeting and worldly message of love to one that is real and lasting, Nichole makes the case that we need to start our search for love by finding the one who is called Love.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/finding-love-in-the-right-place/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/fasting/ http://zamagazine.org/christianese/fasting/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:59:08 +0000 Matt Earley http://zamagazine.org/?p=445 it is time to go deeper. perhaps you've heard about fasting before, but why is it so beneficial, and how can you do it well? drawing on scripture, a church father, and personal experience, matt explains.]]> http://zamagazine.org/christianese/fasting/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/god-and-fire/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/god-and-fire/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:58:17 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=400 an article for the pyros of the world explore the scriptures and you'll find fire throughout - in war, in peace, in judgment, in sacrifice, and more. brendan hones in on the corollaries between God, the Holy Spirit, and fire.]]> http://zamagazine.org/analogy/god-and-fire/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/i-shall-be-safe/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/i-shall-be-safe/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:00:56 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=392 choose this day whom you will serve throughout history, people have tried to convince themselves that they are safe with God, but ignore the fact that God isn't too pleased with their refusal to give up things that are contrary to Him. ]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/i-shall-be-safe/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-truth-will-set-you-free/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-truth-will-set-you-free/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:59:54 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=381 but not any old truth, nor any old freedom while brendan appreciates biblical references in mainstream culture, such occurrences often come at the expense of the true meaning of the passage quoted. come learn about truth and freedom!]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-truth-will-set-you-free/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-the-persecuted/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-the-persecuted/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:58:51 +0000 Buzz Schellhammer http://zamagazine.org/?p=403 the greatest reward in the final article on the beatitudes, buzz recounts the last line by Jesus in this set, which states that they who are persecuted for Christ are promised a place in His kingdom.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-the-persecuted/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/risky-business/ http://zamagazine.org/analogy/risky-business/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:00:00 +0000 Nichole Wilson http://zamagazine.org/?p=352 without faith, it is impossible to please God the tall, metal slide on the playground becomes the focal point of a beautiful analogy. walking in faith is critical to the believer, but doing so will stir up believers and non-believers alike.]]> http://zamagazine.org/analogy/risky-business/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/a-blessing-but-a-struggle/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/a-blessing-but-a-struggle/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:59:46 +0000 Matt Earley http://zamagazine.org/?p=340 being a christian is fantastic, but not without its difficulties some will tell you that you should follow Jesus to make your life better. while life certainly does get better, don't expect a thrill ride - christianity is often full of hardships.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/a-blessing-but-a-struggle/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-the-peacemakers/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-the-peacemakers/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:58:38 +0000 Buzz Schellhammer http://zamagazine.org/?p=329 peace be with you we hear about peace all the time. but how does one make it happen, and why should we even care about it? In the seventh beatitude, buzz gives the answers.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-the-peacemakers/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/a-beginning-of-purpose/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/a-beginning-of-purpose/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:00:05 +0000 Brendan Berkley http://zamagazine.org/?p=301 viewing life with heaven in mind people often question their existence. this is a good thing, if you're willing to accept the answer. brendan explores the question in light of an interesting few lines written by the apostle paul.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/a-beginning-of-purpose/feed/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-pure-in-heart/ http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-pure-in-heart/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:59:50 +0000 Buzz Schellhammer http://zamagazine.org/?p=294 purity in heart buzz tells us about the sixth beatitude, in which Jesus promises those of pure heart that they can see God.]]> http://zamagazine.org/topic/the-beatitudes-pure-in-heart/feed/