We here at the John Christian Doe Bible study Podcast believe in making known Gods Word and Will, so that people will have the opportunity to be saved, come to full knowledge of the truth, and live in accordance with Gods intention. We thank you for listening and supporting our online ministry.noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:54:32 -0500Blogger http://www.blogger.com871500http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/en-usnoCopyright 2011 John Christian Doe Bible Study PodcastGod,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,PastorWe here at the John Christian Doe Bible study Podcast believe in making known Gods Word and Will, so that people will have the opportunity to be saved, come to full knowledge of the truth, and live in accordance with Gods intention. We thank you for listening and supporting our online ministry.Bible study podcasts and Apologetics from a Christian father John Krausejohnchristiandoe@gmail.com John Krausehttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-childhood-bible-and-what-i-want-to.htmlDevotionalJoyLoveNew YearreadingSat, 24 Dec 2011 01:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8882754384747022061The other day I found the Bible I had as a kid packed away with some books. I don’t remember when, where or how I got it and there is nothing special about it other than the content. Many emotions and memories came to me as I looked it over. I remember in many hard times I read it, no rhyme or reason, I just read parts flipping through the pages hoping God would answer me somehow. In that time, I0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/07/be-man-biblically-wake-up-call-for-all.htmlChristianEssentialsfamilyQuestionsRepentSalvationWed, 6 Jul 2011 17:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8138603911157041020 Men, are you the leader of your family? Not a leader in the “Do as I say, or you’re going to get it!” leader, but as in a father leading his family to be Godly, loving people kind of way. Do you respect and honor your wife as your co-heir? Music: “Dance in the Desert” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Contact me at : biblestudypodacstsJohn@gmail.com 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noMen, are you the leader of your family? Not a leader in the “Do as I say, or you’re going to get it!” leader, but as in a father leading his family to be Godly, loving people kind of way. Do you respect and honor your wife as your co-heir? Music: “Dance in the Desert” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Contact me at : biblestudypodacstsJohn@gmail.com John KrauseMen, are you the leader of your family? Not a leader in the “Do as I say, or you’re going to get it!” leader, but as in a father leading his family to be Godly, loving people kind of way. Do you respect and honor your wife as your co-heir? Music: “Dance in the Desert” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Contact me at : biblestudypodacstsJohn@gmail.comGod,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/06/1st-peter-117-19-fear-in-god.html1 PeterBible StudySat, 18 Jun 2011 13:39:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4555743570651624519Fear in God? God does love you, but do you think you can live your life as if the blood of Christ sacrificed for us was not something of infinite value? Music: “Lovesick” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please support his ministry over at KingdomTunes.com! Visit the rest of BibleStudyPodcasts.org podcast lessions... 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noFear in God? God does love you, but do you think you can live your life as if the blood of Christ sacrificed for us was not something of infinite value? Music: “Lovesick” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please support his ministry over at KingdomTunes.com! Visit the rest of BibleStudyPodcasts.org podcast lessions... John KrauseFear in God? God does love you, but do you think you can live your life as if the blood of Christ sacrificed for us was not something of infinite value? Music: “Lovesick” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please support his ministry over at KingdomTunes.com! Visit the rest of BibleStudyPodcasts.org podcast lessions...God,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/06/1st-peter-113-16-where-do-you-find-your.html1 PeterBible StudySun, 12 Jun 2011 20:26:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3346135441318440978Where do you find your joy? Is okay for Christians to continue the sinful activities they found pleasure in before they committed their lives to Jesus Christ? Music: “Only you are Worthy” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at KingdomTunes.com! 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noWhere do you find your joy? Is okay for Christians to continue the sinful activities they found pleasure in before they committed their lives to Jesus Christ? Music: “Only you are Worthy” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at KingdomTunes.com! John KrauseWhere do you find your joy? Is okay for Christians to continue the sinful activities they found pleasure in before they committed their lives to Jesus Christ? Music: “Only you are Worthy” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at KingdomTunes.com!God,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/06/1st-peter-110-12-what-brings-you-joy.html1 PeterBible StudyJoySalvationSufferingSun, 5 Jun 2011 01:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1759995602441962083What brings you Joy? – When you think about your life, what brings you the most joy and happiness? Is it family, your job, work, money?…some activity? What if I were to tell you what should give you the most happiness and joy in your life should be what Angles even long to look into. Music: “Only you are Worthy” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noWhat brings you Joy? – When you think about your life, what brings you the most joy and happiness? Is it family, your job, work, money?…some activity? What if I were to tell you what should give you the most happiness and joy in your life should be what Angles even long to look into. Music: “Only you are Worthy” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at John KrauseWhat brings you Joy? – When you think about your life, what brings you the most joy and happiness? Is it family, your job, work, money?…some activity? What if I were to tell you what should give you the most happiness and joy in your life should be what Angles even long to look into. Music: “Only you are Worthy” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry atGod,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/05/1st-peter-18-9-love-without-seeing.html1 PeterBible StudyFri, 27 May 2011 01:47:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-322064516987176029Love without Seeing – Though we don’t see Christ face to face with our physical eyes, we do see Him in another way that is even more important. Music: “Lovesick” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at KingdomTunes.com! Check us out on  biblestudypodcasts.org.0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noLove without Seeing – Though we don’t see Christ face to face with our physical eyes, we do see Him in another way that is even more important. Music: “Lovesick” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at KingdomTunes.com! Check us out on  biblestudypodcasts.org. John KrauseLove without Seeing – Though we don’t see Christ face to face with our physical eyes, we do see Him in another way that is even more important. Music: “Lovesick” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Please check out and support their ministry at KingdomTunes.com! Check us out on  biblestudypodcasts.org.God,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/05/1st-peter-16-7-get-refined.html1 PeterBible StudyRepentSufferingSun, 22 May 2011 21:22:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-2264414848619993852What does your faith prove? When you face hardship in life, how do you react? Life is filled with many pains, it is not enough to simply endure them. Music: “Psalm 91–Beautiful My God” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Check us out on  biblestudypodcasts.org.0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noWhat does your faith prove? When you face hardship in life, how do you react? Life is filled with many pains, it is not enough to simply endure them. Music: “Psalm 91–Beautiful My God” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Check us out on  biblestudypodcasts.org. John KrauseWhat does your faith prove? When you face hardship in life, how do you react? Life is filled with many pains, it is not enough to simply endure them. Music: “Psalm 91–Beautiful My God” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Check us out on  biblestudypodcasts.org.God,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/05/1st-peter-13-5-born-again.html1 PeterBible StudyFri, 13 May 2011 18:18:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6193281517210724289 Episode 3 of the study of 1st Peter – Born Again: The blessing, mercy and hope in our salvation.Music: “Walk on the water” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Contact me at : biblestudypodacstJohn@gmail.com Reminder : I have joined BibleStudyPodcasts.org and I am re-releasing the 1st Peter Podcasts. Sorry for those of you who have listened to all the first 12 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noEpisode 3 of the study of 1st Peter – Born Again: The blessing, mercy and hope in our salvation.Music: “Walk on the water” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Contact me at : biblestudypodacstJohn@gmail.com Reminder : I have joined BibleStudyPodcasts.org and I am re-releasing the 1st Peter Podcasts. Sorry for those of you who have listened to all the first 12 John KrauseEpisode 3 of the study of 1st Peter – Born Again: The blessing, mercy and hope in our salvation.Music: “Walk on the water” by the Ken Ferguson Band. Check them out at KingdomTunes.com! Contact me at : biblestudypodacstJohn@gmail.com Reminder : I have joined BibleStudyPodcasts.org and I am re-releasing the 1st Peter Podcasts. Sorry for those of you who have listened to all the first 12God,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/05/1st-peter-11-2-christian-discrimination.html1 PeterBible StudySufferingSat, 7 May 2011 08:45:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-9020309307799349687 Reminder : I have joined BibleStudyPodcasts.org and I am re-releasing the 1st Peter Podcasts. Sorry for those of you who have listened to all the first 12 Episodes of 1st Peter. I will be rerecording some of them, so they might not all be the same. You could also check out some of the many other studies on BibleStudyPodcasts.org until week 13 and pick up the 1st Peter study then.For those of 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)noReminder : I have joined BibleStudyPodcasts.org and I am re-releasing the 1st Peter Podcasts. Sorry for those of you who have listened to all the first 12 Episodes of 1st Peter. I will be rerecording some of them, so they might not all be the same. You could also check out some of the many other studies on BibleStudyPodcasts.org until week 13 and pick up the 1st Peter study then.For those of John KrauseReminder : I have joined BibleStudyPodcasts.org and I am re-releasing the 1st Peter Podcasts. Sorry for those of you who have listened to all the first 12 Episodes of 1st Peter. I will be rerecording some of them, so they might not all be the same. You could also check out some of the many other studies on BibleStudyPodcasts.org until week 13 and pick up the 1st Peter study then.For those ofGod,Christian,Ministry,Christianity,Apologetics,Bible,Study,Podcast,Christian,Podcasts,Jesus,Christ,Pastorhttp://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/05/did-god-choose-individual-christians.html1 PeterBible StudyFri, 6 May 2011 22:20:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5044857782146963537Did God choose individual Christians because He knew they would believe in Him? Or God choose them and that’s why they believed in Him? Salvation (election) is not an accidental event, but it is a part of God's salvation plan from the very beginning. It is God who initiated a person's salvation by choosing them first before they chose Him, “Through the sanctifying work of the Spirit”. We 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/04/essentials-this-is-whats-important.htmlEssentialsFri, 29 Apr 2011 23:05:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1674526994319901612Having been a Christian Blogger and Podcaster for over three years now, I have received many different reactions to my posts and Podcasts; from the very positive to the very negative. The negative is almost always someone who is a Secular Humanist or a Christian who wants to argue over non-essentials. The only thing that really bothers me is when Christians argue over non-essentials. These 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/04/this-is-real-way-love-wins.htmlCommentaryLovereadingRomansTue, 19 Apr 2011 21:16:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7822416403251897071Serve God with Spiritual GiftsFor I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/04/haiti-mission-trip-support-and-prayer.htmlMission TripMon, 18 Apr 2011 21:27:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-682647313912433096 For those of you that have been following the update from my friend Anthony and his fellow team members from Berean Community Church in Rochester, Michigan. They are all back from Haiti safe and sound!! Anthony sent me this slide show/video that was put together. Please continue to pray for that message and work in Christs name that they did will continue long after they have gone. Enjoy! Great 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/04/10-resolutions-for-mental-health.htmlPiperreadingSat, 9 Apr 2011 20:49:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-999735307094825298 Great article by Pastor John Piper: On October 22, 1976, Clyde Kilby, who is now with Christ in Heaven, gave an unforgettable lecture. I went to hear him that night because I loved him. He had been one of my professors in English Literature at Wheaton College. He opened my eyes to more of life than I knew could be seen. O, what eyes he had! He was like his hero, C. S. Lewis, in this 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/04/daily-devotional-spirit-of-god-will-not.htmlCommentaryDevotionalSat, 2 Apr 2011 21:23:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7485442930782459123"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6 Paul remained confident as he wrote this to letter to the Philippians. He was confident in God’s desire and ability to continue His transforming work in the lives of the Philippian believers. Remember: The Spirit of God will not forsake you, HE 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/haiti-mission-trip-support-and-prayer_25.htmlMission TripFri, 25 Mar 2011 23:32:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-2300367413107900483Hello everyone. I am 6 days late posting this, but here is an update from my friend Anthony. He leaves this week for Haiti, please keep he and the rest his team in prayer: Friends and Family, I am 1 week away from departing for Haiti with a team of 14 from Berean Community Church from Rochester, Minnesota. A few tidbits to update everyone:-Presidential elections are taking place in Haiti today0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-great-is-love-father-has-lavished.htmlAtheistsChristianRepentWed, 23 Mar 2011 19:35:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8131461459202480670 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. -1 John 3:1 The more news I read, the more nonsense I see in our schools(US), TV, movies and hear in music, the more my heart hurts for this world. It is depraved...it hates God. People are happily 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/japan-after-empathy-and-aid-people-want.htmlprayer requestreadingSat, 19 Mar 2011 18:09:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4073855954428332750PrioritiesFirst things first. When Christians see suffering they feel empathy. We too have bodies (Hebrews 13:3). Therefore, love commands, “Weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15). Then comes aid. We want to help relieve human suffering—all of it, especially eternal suffering: So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/haiti-mission-trip-support-and-prayer.htmlMission TripSun, 13 Mar 2011 19:38:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-2931718814528627213 Updates and great news from Anthony, Two weeks from tomorrow - Sunday, March 27, a team of 14 individuals including myself depart for Haiti. A few tidbits/updates: We have raised 97 % of our financial goal for the trip. We have $600 left to raise. I trust that God will provide the remaining $600 before we depart on March 27. This past week, I have had several opportunities to connect with0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/sometimes-there-are-no-immediate.htmlCommentaryprayer requestFri, 11 Mar 2011 14:44:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1653158944120113802I saw this and was thinking about the people in Japan, please pray for those people suffering right now.Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.— Psalm 86:6-7 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...Sometimes there are no immediate answers. We have prayed and cried and tried and gone sleepless and mourned and shouted. 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/hey-you-cant-judge-me.htmlDefinitionHumbleJudgingQ and ATue, 8 Mar 2011 20:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6994692824166285490 I wanted to write something about a verse I hear quoted out of context all the time; ironically by non-Christians most of the time. Now Christians don’t get a pass here, because they are just as bad if not worse because they should know the context and how to use the verse. I think most people know Matthew 7:1 even if they don’t know they do, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” This0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-is-prayer.htmlprayer requestWitnessingSat, 5 Mar 2011 13:16:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1195199862449823211Prayer is the practice of the presence of God. It is the place where pride is abandoned, hope is lifted, and supplication is made. Prayer is the place of admitting our need, of adopting humility, and claiming dependence upon God. Prayer is the needful practice of the Christian. Prayer is the exercise of faith and hope. Prayer is the privilege of touching the heart of the Father through the 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/03/bible-says-theres-only-one-way-to.htmlfaithJesus ChristRepentSat, 5 Mar 2011 11:05:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5976529873280077992 The gospel is that Jesus died for sinners on the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead (1 Cor. 15:1-4).  His death was a sacrifice that turns away the wrath of God (1 John 2:2).  This is the only way to be saved. Jesus is the One you need.  Him alone.  Not your works (Rom. 3:10-12; Isaiah 64:6).  Not your sincerity.  Not your goodness.  You have nothing 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/haiti-mission-trip-support-request-for_07.htmlMission TripMon, 28 Feb 2011 20:41:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3188673599748753909 Anthony on a previous trip to Haiti playing with some children. Hello all, here is an update from my friend Anthony:  A few updates/highlights as the team of 14 including myself are 4 weeks away from departing for Haiti -As of this e-mail we have raised approximately 57% of our financial support goal and this 57% is all outside of our church. We will be inviting members of our church 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/no-mr-president-killing-is-killing-no.htmlAbortionPiperMon, 28 Feb 2011 19:38:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5948275531841195544 It's a magnificent thing: The only newly-originating life in the universe that comes in the image of God is Man. The only newly-originating life in the universe that lasts forever is Man. This is an awesome thing. And, as everyone knows, that reverence is not shared by our new President, over whom we have rejoiced. He is trapped and blind in a 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/four-spiritual-laws.htmlfaithJesus ChristQuestionsWitnessingFri, 25 Feb 2011 14:28:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-386484059289038926As Christians, we are to witness with truth, honesty, and integrity. The Lord give us opportunities to: witness to others defend our faith   or just give answers for anyone who wants to know about the Hope that is in us. Read - (1 Peter 3:15); (Isaiah 55:11); (John 12:32) To accomplish these tasks we must Pray and ask the Holy Spirit for help, study Gods Word daily, be humble and 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/8-ways-god-blesses-us.htmlCommentaryHumbleLovereadingThu, 24 Feb 2011 23:51:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4698792000293458280By : 8 Ways God Blesses Us 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 lists eight ways God blesses us through Christ. About 1 Corinthians Corinth was the major commercial center in the Roman Empire. The city was famous for its wealth and also for being filled with every kind of evil. It was home to twelve pagan temples, including the Temple of Aphrodite, which housed over one thousand prostitutes. The city was so 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/dont-let-stress-and-worry-bring-you.htmlStressWorryFri, 18 Feb 2011 10:24:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5857697403316796416Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God  I will strengthen you, surely I will help you  Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 Ah stress, something we all probably know too well. Stress definitely can be a motivator for action or an emotion that can tear people and families apart. Stress is a very personal 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/make-today-about-real-love-not-hallmark.htmlJesus ChristLovereadingMon, 14 Feb 2011 15:15:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1565767459920529601Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I could not let this day go by without writing something about Love. I published Episode 9 of the 1 Peter Bible study Podcast which has the same theme. Check it out here. God expects Christians to love others. By our fruit we can tell the level of love we have for our fellow man. Do you actively seek out ways in which to serve and love others? Or, is your thing 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-is-humility.htmlCommentaryHumbleJesus ChristLordreadingThu, 10 Feb 2011 14:57:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4050109903379159240Zephaniah tells us in 3:12, the “But I will leave among you A humble and lowly people, And they will take refuge in the name of the LORD.” We are not to think too highly of ourselves. The Lord showed the Jews during those forty years wandering in the desert, that He was in control and He would take care of them by letting them go hungry and then feeding them manna. We become humble when we 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/pride-test-something-we-all-need.htmlWed, 9 Feb 2011 08:04:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3223865214850689274If we were to all take an honest look at ourselves, I think most the issues we have would go away. Yes, start with ourselves, not others. God bless guys!0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/prayer-request-from-you-let-me-have-em.htmlprayer requestSun, 6 Feb 2011 18:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-808411182665771594 Hello everyone! I am running behind on recording Episode 9 of the study of 1 Peter.(Get Episode 8 Here) I'm in Prayer while writing the script right now and thought I would drop a line to all of you on anything you might want to Prayed about? What is going on in your life that you are struggling with? Is there someone you know who is is need of prayer? If the payer requests make it in before I 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/haiti-mission-trip-support-request-for.htmlMission Tripprayer requestFri, 4 Feb 2011 09:35:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-372110127859105662Hello everyone! I have a request for prayers, and if you can, monetary support for a good friend who will be making a short-term mission trip to Haiti. Anthony is a great guy, I have known him since we where kids and he has a big heart for serving the Lord! I am getting this out a bit late so a quick response would be great! Their team of 11 is based out of Berean Community Church in Rochester, 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/correction-to-post-you-dont-have-to-do.htmlCorrectionWed, 2 Feb 2011 19:32:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1863908668049174677I great friend pointed out a bad, but kind of funny typo in my post "You don’t have to do this alone". I put:  “They live blinded by false idiots, hardened hearts, and are content in relying on their own strength in everything.” Should have been: “They live blinded by false idols, hardened hearts, and are content in relying on their own strength in everything.” Word auto complete is 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/john-christian-doe-csn-stores-20-promo.htmlContestsWed, 2 Feb 2011 11:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3590532813059297411This $20 gift code can be used at any of their over 200 stores!!!(Over) Hello everyone, hope you are all having a blessed day!  I have received an offer from CSN stores to have a $20 gift code give away to you, John Christian Doe readers and listeners in the US and Canadian only(sorry everyone else, not my rules!). CSN Stores have over 200 unique sites for you to use your $20 gift code. 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/02/you-dont-have-to-do-this-alone.htmlBible StudyCommentaryJesus ChristTue, 1 Feb 2011 12:50:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8865839291440074805  “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” - Colossians 2:8  There is a way of life or philosophy that greatly engages our mind and soul. It improves mankind and solidifies our faith in our Lord; it is the study of the Word and0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/christs-death-and-resurrection-its.htmlCommentaryJesus ChristreadingMon, 31 Jan 2011 10:43:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1237370674779999592 John 10:18 tells us "No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father." These words spoken by Jesus have been written down for all to read for almost 2000 years. Yet, many people have worried about “who” killed Christ, missing the point of why it 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/question-are-you-of-world-or-just-in-it.htmlChristianCommentaryQuestionsreadingFri, 28 Jan 2011 13:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-574830126316316506Be in the world not of it. This is a hard one for us Christians. We are told to “Be Holy, because I am Holy” by God in 1 Peter 1:16. We are to separate ourselves from the “Worldly” things and through our sanctification process we are to be more like Christ and not enjoy the things we know are morally bankrupt, like most things coming out of Hollywood and the secular music industry. I think 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/live-enjoy-life-love-lord-your-family.html1 PeterChristianGodreadingWed, 26 Jan 2011 10:39:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-372662871482890707Below is a small excerpt from Episode 8 of the Study of 1 Peter; Listen here: The reason for conducting ourselves in fear is, the One we call Heavenly Father judges everybody by the same measure. We all know what our deeds say about our hearts right? We have all probably heard the sayings “actions speak loader than words”, “People will know us by our fruits” right? Jesus used the same word for 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/5-christian-words-that-everyone-knows.htmlHumorTop 5 ListsTue, 25 Jan 2011 22:07:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7855671987462408192 Being a Christian Blogger and Podcaster, I come across the same Christian words over and over.  We as Christians get all kinds of words thrown at us all the time. You don’t even need to be Christian to know what “our” words are when you hear them. So,  I thought would put out my top 5 Christian words that everyone knows. 5. Fellowship – Not one I use much on my site, but I hear it 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-are-we-to-fear-god.htmlBible StudyMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:10:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1749071611146598509This week we will be studying 1 Peter 1:17-19. The topic will be  "How Are We to Fear God?" I hope to have the Podcast up by the weekend. If you have a question on this topic, send it to me and I will answer it in the Podcast. You guys are awesome, God Bless! "And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each man's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/bible-study-podcasts-is-must-listen.htmlApologeticsWebsitesSun, 23 Jan 2011 19:19:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3276973125753798914You have to check out Pastor Toby Logsdon of http://www.biblestudypodcasts.org/. This is one of the best Christian Podcasts I have found. Toby mixes it up with Bible study, Apologetics, and Q&A. I have listened to most of his Podcasts over the last 3 years or so; I have not heard one thing that has not been scripturally sound. He has a great speaking voice and delivers the information in a 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/be-man-biblically.htmlActivitiesBible StudyChristianLovereadingSecularizationFri, 21 Jan 2011 16:38:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3017233202480393252 Men, are you the leader of your family? Not a leader in the “Do as I say, or you’re going to get it!” leader, but as in a father leading his family to be Godly people way. Do you respect and honor your wife as your co-heir? Does SHE feel that she is respected, satisfied and happy? Does SHE feel you are a good leader, provider and spiritual shepherd for your family? Do your children see you as a 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/wanted-weekly-guest-poster-for-john.htmlMiscQ and AreadingThu, 20 Jan 2011 22:55:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1138859141068702309Well hello everyone! I’m on the hunt! I am looking for a guest poster for the John Christian Doe Bible Study Blog. This would require one weekly write up on any of the following topics: Christian living, Apologetic's, Short Bible study, or other topics depending on content. I would like to assign a day for your Blog to post(after my review), so that would be "your" day. If you think it will0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/prayers-for-scott-bloom.htmlprayer requestWed, 19 Jan 2011 22:15:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6981473927775651227Scott Bloom was recently injured in a car accident with his friend Kenny in late December 2010. The truck that they were in flipped 5 times on Kellogg Mill road(Virgina, USA) and they were both ejected from the truck. Approximately 45 minutes later, Scott was found 20 feet from the truck.  Read more>> Prayer is a very powerful thing and Scott could use 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/money-lost-money-found-news-from-king.htmlNewsreadingTue, 18 Jan 2011 14:26:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1495772922959309594From Fredericksburg.com: "These are my favorite kinds of stories: Guy loses money two days before Christmas, guy is distraught. Had $700 in a bank envelope, which somehow disappeared from the time he left the bank in Dahlgren to when he arrived at his daughter’s house a few miles away. Retraces his steps, goes back to the bank, but their cameras show nothing. Man thinks money is gone. And 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/you-never-know-who-is-on-other-end-of.htmlHumorreadingTue, 18 Jan 2011 11:47:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6648180805154390284So last night after I wrapped up writing before bed, I start going through my nightly “lock down” of the fort. Alarm is on, doors are all locked, lights out; I put down those darn things that stop the cold air from coming under the door. Then I make sure I grab my cell phone (my alarm clock) before heading up to bed. Now as I start my ascent I notice, yet again, I have stayed up too late writing.0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/why-i-hate-religion-pastor-mark.htmlApologeticsJesus ChristSecularizationTheologyMon, 17 Jan 2011 01:11:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7592448080901369411While the word "Hate" is strong, I find that the liberalization of Churches and of the interpretation of the Bible is killing Christianity, thus I am not fond of it. I love people, all people. I want them to come to Christ and if they are in Christ I do not want them to be lead astray. The video below is form an excerpt of a sermon by - Pastor Mark Driscoll of the Mars Hill Church in Seattle, 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/top-5-reasons-christians-dont-defend.htmlBible StudyChristianCommentaryLoveSecularizationSat, 15 Jan 2011 10:23:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-58550235683764166385. They believe everything is okay. That society should dictate morality, what the masses believe is true and that is the way it should be.  Besides, what secular society likes is more fun, even though most of it goes against the Word of God right? 4. They don’t want to look un-cool. Christians are portrayed as buffoons and thoughtless followers on TV and movies. So they don’t want to look 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/blessing-love-of-family-brings-us.htmlChristfamilyLovereadingFri, 14 Jan 2011 08:47:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5904106064337813008Have you ever been on fire for God so much to preach and spread his word that it makes it almost hard to get it all out. I feel so convicted right now the words escape me; I don’t have the hours in the day to devote the time I want or need to. God has led me to pour this attention and love into my family, and I have never been happier or felt more blessed to have them. I see an excitement to 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/when-did-christians-stop-carrying-bible.htmlBibleBible StudyChristianfaithLordThu, 13 Jan 2011 23:26:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6647775451052986130I have noticed ever since I started attending my Church about 4 years ago, no one really brought their Bibles with them to service. I found this strange, as I always did. Not that what I do is the litmus test for normal, well in my mind it is, but to most people maybe not so much and don’t even ask my wife…ha! I find it strange because the source of our knowledge about our faith lies within 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2009/01/science-and-logic-simplified-god-is.htmlApologeticsQ and AMon, 10 Jan 2011 20:49:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5089915442005759129This is an older post I bumped up to the top again. This is simplified explanation of he Cosmological Argument, also known as the First Cause Argument. The Law of Causality says that everything that comes into being or existence needs a cause. It is also known that something cannot come from nothing. To put it another way, if there was nothing before us, there would still be nothing. The Law of 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/me-worship-for-me-church.htmlHumorMon, 10 Jan 2011 19:22:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6190946255958935586I had a rough day today and my friend Toby Logsdon posted this on Facebook....so I stole it. This is hilarious!! I could go on and on about this topic, but I will just let it speak for itself. New Podcast on 1 Peter Wednesday! 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/have-little-respect-leave-war-memorial.htmlNewsreadingSecularizationTue, 4 Jan 2011 23:03:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-389978894090833598I am appalled and yet not surprised. The open attacks on Christians is just par for the course now a days. If this was a Jewish or Muslim symbol there be no one saying a word. "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it." -Matt. 7:13 Taken from CNN.com : "A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-i-have-learned-from-listeners.htmlBible StudyChristianSecularizationTheologySun, 2 Jan 2011 23:39:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4228539118572111533What I have learned from some of my listeners of my Podcast who write in with questions is that they do believe in God, they believe Jesus is our Lord and Savior but when it comes to believing completely in the Bible, it then gets blurry. The secular movement to discredit the Bible as some old book with some good ideas but mostly outdated archaic gibberish has taken a foothold in many Christians.0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-new-year-from-john-christian-doe.htmlLordLoveNew YearFri, 31 Dec 2010 23:57:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-519274281328973716Thanks for a great year Lord! Thank you so much to my listeners and readers, your support is awesome! May all of us grow in your faith this year. Thanks for checking in >>John0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-have-to-love-who-aww-come-on.htmlBible StudyJesus ChristLoveLukeMon, 27 Dec 2010 23:30:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5061397124281378292He answered: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' - Luke 10:27 - NIV2010 Ahhh, a tough one for most of us, to love our neighbor as ourselves. We all love lots of things, family, food, cars, homes, TV shows, TV Stars, Facebook, our phones…but do we truly love anything as much 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/mercy-me-homesick-live.htmlJesus ChristMusicprayer requestSat, 25 Dec 2010 15:44:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6644176771328557514Such an awesome song. Please, say a prayer for our Troops and their families. 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/hold-fast-help-is-on-way.html1 PeterChristfaithJesus ChristQ and AFri, 24 Dec 2010 13:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3926505484957182714God uses pain to shape our faith. Sometimes God allows our heart to feel the sorrow of loss so that it will know the depths of hope and patience that only the pain from loss can teach once it has healed. I believe we grow in the valleys of life, pain and sadness force us to examine where our strengths lie and who we put our faith in. The burden of going through this life is too much for us0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/birth-of-jesus-luke-2.htmlJesus ChristLordLukeMerry ChristmasNewsFri, 24 Dec 2010 09:25:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6515561707973499369Take time out of this wonderful day of family and friends to remember.... God bless and Merry Christmas everyone!! The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/bible-study-1-peter-18-9.html1 PeterNewsThu, 23 Dec 2010 16:12:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5585138213130683039"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls." -1 Peter 1:8-9 I am finishing up the final touches on my script then I can record. I wanted to thank everyone for the support in your messages.I love doing this0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/time-to-send-in-your-questions.htmlApologeticsNewsQ and AWed, 22 Dec 2010 21:22:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-2553804759868199580It's Q&A time! Time to send in your Bible related questions(or others) to be answered on the John Christian Doe Bible Study Podcast. You can respond to this post or send me an email. My contact information under my "About Me" page. I know some of you have already sent question in, those will be used also. I will chose one or two each Q and A Podcast. Thanks everyone!0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/for-me-to-live-is-christ-who-is-paul.htmlBible StudyfaithGodJesus ChristPaulWed, 22 Dec 2010 17:07:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7755200284034667293Paul began his career as a fanatical enemy of Christians; he then became arguably its greatest leader.Next to Jesus, Paul is most important person in the New Testament. Paul was not only a Christian activist and theologian, he was a very devoted follower of Christ whose life should serve as a model for all of us. Paul started out wealthy and educated, a Roman citizen, he lived a rare life for a 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/call-to-action-spirit-prompted.htmlBible StudyCommentaryreadingTue, 21 Dec 2010 17:41:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6044561075606497659Reading a devotional today I came across this passage: “17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth”. - 1 John (3:17-18) NIV2010 Today really I feel convicted with the need to act. I am reflecting on a situation 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/excuse-me-may-i-poor-this-into-your-cup.htmlBible StudyChristJesus ChristMatthewMon, 20 Dec 2010 14:54:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-819866834350309559“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’-Matthew (25:23) Matthew (24:45-51) tells us that getting ready for Jesus’ return demands us to be faithful in doing the work he has called us to do. This was a warning to all disciples and even more so toward 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/quick-facts-about-bible-part-1.htmlApologeticsBibleBible StudyTheologyMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:34:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7094592814575979474I hear from many non believers that the Bible is just a guide. That is has been re-written many times and changed so much that it does not resemble the original text. Due to this misinformation they don't place much importance in the Bible. This way of thinking could not be more incorrect and it actually makes me very sad that something so important was not given just the basic research you would0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-that-time-of-year-again.htmlBible StudyJesus ChristreadingSat, 18 Dec 2010 15:24:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4031160993929954773Taking a break from working on my next Podcast on 1 Peter 1:8-9 and I came across this passage in Mathew....good stuff Merry Christmas!!! “But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/prayer-request-for-caroline.htmlNewsprayer requestSat, 18 Dec 2010 08:41:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-565120557510778758Hello all, please add my friends little cousin to your prayers. His message below: "Please keep my little Cousin Caroline in your prayers. She is still in the ICU. She is such an amazing little girl with a great heart. Please help us keep the good energy going! Prayer can work and if we all do it together miracles can happen. Thank you all so much!" Father God, please hear our prayers for 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2010/12/what-happened-to-john-christian-doe.htmlActivitiesCommentaryNewsTue, 14 Dec 2010 21:20:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8390018114957991867Life happened or in other words it was O.B.E (Overcome by events). I have had a crazy last year and a half, good but crazy. I started a new job, had my 4th child and run over 1000 miles in training. I ran the Marine Corps Marathon, 5 other half marathons, plus 5 and 10k’s sprinkled in this year. Oh and I have been teaching myself to weld because I am building a big ol' BBQ smoker out of 80 and 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2009/01/still-haven-found-what-you-looking-for.htmlBible StudyLordreadingFri, 30 Jan 2009 11:48:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4515457609727976965Psalm 127:1-2 Prosperity Comes from the LORD. A Song of Ascents, of Solomon. "1 Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it;Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep." This psalm was written by David to his son 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2009/01/best-friday-ever.htmlHumorreadingFri, 16 Jan 2009 09:25:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-4071091032990881440So today I am up at 5am, I shower, get dressed, and shuffle out the door to the commuter lot. In my still asleep mind, the thought…no wait, dream crosses my mind, “Should I drive in, it’s like 100 below zero and FRIDAY!” I decide to drive to WAWA to get coffee and try and wake my mind up to make a decision. For those readers who are not familiar with WAWA, it is THE BEST gas station ever with 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2009/01/does-belief-in-god-or-bible.htmlFri, 9 Jan 2009 10:36:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-6525041576310420798Why are there so many people wasting energy trying to deny the existence of God?This was placed on my heart today remembering a part of a sermon given by my Churches Associate Pastor a couple months ago on “Why don’t people believe?”, and I just wanted to share with you some of my thoughts. I have stated before that I feel most people deny the existence of God or the validity of the Bible because0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/happy-new-year-hello-2009.html1 PeterBible StudyCommentaryreadingWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:42:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-2610627143597133240Wow! I have received much encouragement and so many great responses about the first Podcast on the Intro to 1 Peter, thank you all so much for that! We are now listened to in 11 countries around the world! Praise God!The Episode 2 part 2 on 1 Peter 1:1-2 is almost ready. The last two nights have been absolutely crazy and it was not in the cards to get the Podcast up. I just spent 3 hours getting 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas-to-all-and-may-god.htmlChristmasMiscThu, 25 Dec 2008 12:51:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7903991625118273865Merry Christmas to all and may God bless all of you. Thank you SO much for all the support. All glory to God! More Podcasts are coming, we start getting into 1 Peter next post! Taken the Wife and kids to see grandparents today, the kids are jacked!! I am all hopped up on pumpkin pie...mmmmmmIn Him,JohnThanks for Checking in and God Bless.0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/let-not-trust-in-our-standards-theyre.htmlChristianGodJesusreadingTheologyMon, 22 Dec 2008 11:19:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8407159208394881121Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV)As I am dealing with the technical difficulties0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/bologna-on-pennsylvania-avenue.htmlCommentaryHumorNewsreadingThu, 18 Dec 2008 08:16:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8672237724930371730 From the title I know most people are thinking that I might be talking about Bush, the Treasury Departments newly found 700 Billion dollars or maybe the temporary multi Million dollar inaugural parade stands being built along Pennsylvania Avenue. No, I am talking about real processed meat with the little red plastic strip around it. I work in D.C. next to the White House. So, this morning I’m0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/terms-for-all-of-us-to-know.htmlBible StudyDefinitionfaithreadingTheologyYouth MinistryWed, 17 Dec 2008 09:54:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-5099282172306042755Hello everyone, I wanted to go over some very important terms with you. I am hoping to start a consistent format to this blog soon. Working full time and having 3 kids I sometime find it hard to even think! Ha-ha…Gospel - the “Good News”; this is how Paul refers to the message of forgiveness and eternal life.Faith – “..faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/john-christian-doe-bible-study-on-1.html1 PeterApologeticsBible StudyreadingMon, 15 Dec 2008 23:42:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7870233777827936003Well hello everyone, the John “Christian” Doe bible study is getting ready to kick off here soon. I am starting the podcast because I think the Bible study format will work best in a Podcast format rather than the blogging format. We will see.I hope that within the next two days I will have my first podcast on the intro and background with some Apologetics. I think the first pod cast will be the 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/alive-2008-quest-middle-school-youth.htmlActivitiesWebsitesYouth MinistrySat, 13 Dec 2008 15:29:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-9197800317221652475I just wanted to put a quick post about my trip I took in Late November with my Church's Middle School Youth Ministry Program, TNT (Teens in Transition) to Ocean City, Maryland. For those who live in Virginia, D.C or Maryland, you might be thinking “Fun, the beach in late November?!” Yes, I know, we did have the 30 degree weather and the 20 mile an hour winds so the Board walk was brutal, but the0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/congo-crisis-worsens.htmlNewsTue, 9 Dec 2008 12:01:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-3592680838369067852Congo's crisis worsens - The Big Picture - Boston.com 12:59pm Source: www.boston.com This breaks my heart to see people suffer like this. The humanitarian crisis in Congo has thought to have killed more than 5 million people in a decade and the latest conflict has thought to have displaced a quarter of a million people. Children make up 19% of the population, but account for 47% of the deaths 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/truth-is-hard-to-swallow.htmlAtheistsChristJesus ChristreadingSecularizationTheologyFri, 5 Dec 2008 13:45:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8794622656762155714Below is a prayer Pastor Joe Wright gave when asked to open the new session of the Kansas House of Representatives on January 23, 1996. I find it a very insightful prayer, a kind of prayer that will bother those who do not want to admit to being a sinner. It will bother those who believe this countries moral compass is already pointing true north something I think even the most lukewarm Humanist 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/12/faith-and-works.htmlDefinitionfaithTheologyTue, 2 Dec 2008 13:33:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-7267341613617476761"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5, NIV.) Hello everyone, I wanted to make a quick statement about faith and works. This topic has been well covered amongst Christian scholars and people much smarter than I. So, I will bring nothing new to the overall “Faith and Works” discussion in 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/11/why-atheist-doesn-exist.htmlAtheistsChristChristianfaithGodJesusLordreadingFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:38:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-1610372140271395245This is an Excerpt from God Doesn't Believe in Atheists by Ray Comfort There can be no such things as an atheist. This is why: Let's imagine that you are a professing atheist. Here are two questions for you to answer: First, do you know the combined weight of all the sand on all the beaches of Hawaii? We can safely assume that you don't. This brings us to the second question: Do you know how 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/11/thank-you-veterans.htmlMilitaryMiscreadingThu, 13 Nov 2008 08:02:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8598559226903188551This is two days late I know. I was just reflecting on some things I talked about with a co-worker who is retired Army and was part of The Old Guard. We spoke about Arlington National Cemetery and the significance and the immensity of it. I have yet to visit the Cemetery, partly because the sadness I feel of the price paid by so many brave people. I need to go pay my respects, it is the least I 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/03/sin-what-sin-i-don-see-any-sin.htmlBible StudyChristianGodThu, 13 Mar 2008 15:14:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-9098457687694922064This topic is directly related to my first two posts. I just finished this article by Jennifer Riley, a Christian Post Reporter called, “Study: Behaviors Americans Consider 'Sinful'”. This study questioned more than 1000 American adults to find out whether they believed 30 different behaviors to be a sin. The article starts, “Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was most often described as a 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/03/it-3am-do-you-know-where-your-bible-is.htmlChristianfaithGodJesus ChristLordreadingMon, 3 Mar 2008 14:18:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-2077750420743383519This past Sunday at my Church, Pastor Mark Miller was talking about the current statistics regarding adult’s lack of knowledge of the bible. He stated how the generations of 30 – 50 somethings know less about the bible than at any other time in history. He also mentioned that the children of these people knew even less than their parents. So this prompted me to do a little research myself and I 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)http://johnchristiandoe.blogspot.com/2008/02/quinch-that-thirst-america.htmlChristianfaithGodJesus ChristSecularizationThu, 28 Feb 2008 13:55:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142582517692338652.post-8879559236656490123I was reading a recent article about the increasing secularization of American society and the falling Protestant majority. I would love to say I am surprised, but I am not. I see secularization of America happening everyday. In every facet of TV, video games, political correctness, down playing of the religious influence of holidays, politics, work places and endless examples showing the 0johnchristiandoe@gmail.com ( John Krause)