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What does the book, Moby Dick, have in common with the Bible? You might be surprised.

A group of two or three people within Faith Alive can become "Running Partners." Running Partners meet weekly outside the Alive Group time to ask these questions of one another and pray for each other. Running Partners sign a covenant where they commit to being confidential and supportive. Accountability Questions: 1) Have you been a positive testimony to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and your other actions this week? 2) Have you been exposed to sexually alluring material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate sexual thoughts about another this week? 3) Have you lacked integrity in your dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you this week? 4) Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week? 5) Have you damaged others by your words, either to their faces or behind their backs this week? 6) Have you given in to an addictive behavior this week? Explain. 7) Have you continued to remain angry toward another? 8) Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune? 9) (Personalized Accountability Question) 10) Did you finish your Bible reading and hear from God? What action will you take as a result? 11) Have you been completely honest with me just now? These are from the House Church Manual by Bill Tenny-Brittian, Chalice Press, St. Louis, 2004.

A strong Biblical faith is very possible while accepting the scientific validity of Evolution. The problem is that many Christians and Jews try to make the Bible something it isn't. The Bible isn't and was never intended to be science. The Bible deals with who and why rather than the Evolution questions of how and when.

In Western Philosophy one of the arguments for the existence of God is on the basis of design. Here is a video restatement that is well done.
Check it out. The Watchmaker Video

For balance, fter you view the video, you might also be interested in an article where Randy Williams explains why evolution is not an anti-bible position.

When the home team is losing game after game, you have to go back to the basics! This is embarrassingly obvious. The Bill Easum article I just read was like the coach getting in my face sternly reminding me of the basics. It’s a short read and a strong one. It is worth any Christian’s time to follow this link. How to Grow a Church Under 500 in Worship