Talitha Cumi

Talitha Cumi – What does it mean?

Here’s an interesting one for you. A site viewer asked us whether or not the words “talitha cumi” in Mark 5:41 might be a heavenly language. I’m not sure the motivation behind the question, but, if it were indeed a heavenly language, it could provide support for the idea that Jesus spoke in tongues.

See what Tim thinks about this subject.

A Lesson from a Tree – A Christian Poem

This amazing Christian poem moved my heart.

Once again we have received a new poem . . . and once again Tim submitted it! As the site administrator, I’ve decided to publish it. Since we only accept high quality written work, Tim should feel very honored that this poem has been accepted as worthy of publication on truthsaves. O.K., I’m just messing around, obviously. I welcome Tim’s submissions and I’d welcome yours as well! Have you ever written a poem you want to share? Do you have a testimony you’d like to share? Do you have an article or lesson plan you feel people would benefit from? Submit it to us! We want it . . . so we can share it with the world. The site got almost 10,000 unique visitors in January, so traffic continues to increase. If you submit something to us, people will definitely read it.

Anyway, I’ll quit rambling.

Read Tim’s new poem here. It’s called “A Lesson From A Tree.”

Esther Outline and New Poem on truthsaves

The content’s just rolling in now!

I’ve just posted another outline on truthsaves. This one gives a brief overview and outline of the Old Testament book of Esther.

I’ve also posted another poem from Tim. Again, his poetic abilities have floored me! The poem reminds me how easy it is to let sin creep into our lives and take up residence there. We have to make a conscious decision to eject it. Read this little vignette . . . the story of three words.

Read Tim’s poem, “I Have Sinned,” here.

Check out our outline of Esther here.

Ezra Outline and Nehemiah Outline . . .

An outline of Ezra and an outline of Nehemiah, two Old Testament books.

We’ve recently (like a few minutes ago) added two new outlines to truthsaves. Each gives a brief overview of the book and a brief outline of the main points of the book. The outlines are on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. We’ve (well, Tim has) finished Old Testament outlines up through Jeremiah. I simply have to get them formatted (which will take me a bit of time) for the site. So keep checking back in the next few days and you’ll see some new outlines.

See the outline of Ezra here.

See the outline of Nehemiah here.

New Article and Poem on truthsaves . . .

I’ve just had a reader ask, “How do you know when God is speaking to you?” I think this is a question we’ve all asked at some point in our lives. Does God still speak to us? And how can we know? Tim has written a though-provoking article on the topic.

Read it here.

Tim also sent me a poem that goes along with his article. The poem is entitled, “The God Who Speaks.” I didn’t know Tim was such a good poet, at least not in the past, but after he wrote a previous one entitled “When Death Marches Through the Land,” I realized he had been holding out on me.

Read “The God Who Speaks” here.

Two New Christian Poems on truthsaves!

We’ve just added two new poems to our Christian Poetry section on truthsaves. Check ’em out. Marlene wrote both poems. I discovered Marlene on Squidoo; reading her poetry has really inspired me! “Be Still” has reminded me to keep my focus on God as I’m working each day. It’s easy to think about negative things (like how much we despise our co-workers!) but God calls us to keep our eyes constantly on Him as we travel through life.

May God bless you as you read Marlene’s poems.

Be Still
Your Help Comes From the Lord

Danielle’s Testimony – Loving our Enemies

I’ve just posted a very powerful testimony. Danielle struggled with many people in her life who treated her very badly. And that’s putting it lightly. People did things to her that I find hard to imagine.

I struggle with getting along with people at work. I often feel that my team teacher has it out for me, or that Joe Blow is spreading awful rumors about me. I then get this irresistible urge (well, almost irresistible) to put them (verbally) in their place. I ponder various situations in my mind, and I rehearse scenarios in which I back these scumbags into a corner, verbally assault them, and vindicate myself!

But when I hear a story like this, it reminds me what we, as Christians, are called to do. We’re called to follow the example of Jesus, our great God and Savior. He loved people unconditionally, even people He knew were going to kill Him. He calls us to give up everything for Him. Giving up everything also means giving up our hatred, our anger, our spite – all our ugly baggage. Being like Jesus doesn’t come easily or naturally. But being His servant means losing ourselves so that we can gain an eternity with Him.

26 If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:26-27 (ESV)

27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either.
30 Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.
31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
32 If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.
35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
37 Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;
38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Luke 6:27-38 (ESV)

Read Danielle’s testimony here.

New Content

I’ve just posted a new poem and two new outlines.

The poem is the author’s portrayal of his struggle with addiction.

The outlines are:

1 & 2 Kings

1 & 2 Chronicles

Enjoy! And don’t forget . . . as always, we’re looking for YOUR content. We have poems, articles, and testimonies from many different authors on truthsaves. But we’re constantly looking for more. Your words could be just the words someone needs to come to a saving knowledge of our Great God & Savior, Jesus Christ. If you feel the Spirit’s prompting, send us your writings today.

Two New Articles

I have a couple of great new articles on truthsaves, thanks to Tim. Both are a result of questions asked by site viewers. The first answers the question:

Are Infants Saved When They Die?

The second article is amazing. It answers the question:

Who is Our Savior?

Tim does an excellent job of answering that question, and also of painting a clear picture of God’s plan of salvation. If you’re new to Christianity, or if you’re wondering what Christianity is all about, then this article is definitely a good read.?