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- PURPOSEFUL PARENTING - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Holly BoydAs a Christian Professional Organizer my solutions to organizing everything come straight from the rock solid, age old proven methods of the Bible, no messing around. I’ll take scripture and truth over trendy ideas and hypothesis any day. You see, what’s trendy is here today, gone tomorrow. ...
Views: 1625(4 votes) - The Eternal Law of LIfe - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from shayne hammondThe Eternal Law Of Life. Cause and Effect or Seedtime and Harvest. There is an unseen eternal law governing this universe. "I call Heaven and Earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you LIFE and DEATH, Blessing and Cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE." Deut 30:19. This ...
Views: 1623 - Whatever! 10 Pin: A Super Bible School Activity for Memorizing Philippians 4:8 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentIf you’ve got a child in the house, you’ve probably heard the word “whatever” a few too many times. But the next time your lovely son or daughter rolls their eyes at you and proclaims, “Whatever!” to your next request, simply reply back with your own list of “whatevers” found in Philippians ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Another Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from David B SmithAfter they left the synagogue, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying in bed, sick with a fever, so they promptly told Jesus about her. He went up to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and ...
Views: 1617 - Christening Robe – The different types - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from George PetersonSince the 18th century, babies have been dressed in christening robes. During that time, christening robes with a short bodice and a low neck were common for baby girls and boys. The attire may have had some more details or might have had been made up from a fine fabric but the gowns mostly ...
Views: 1617 - Evolution Has Been In The Bible All Along - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Marc OromanerEver since Darwin published his infamous On the Origin of the Species in 1859, science and theology have been at war over the theory of evolution. The irony is that evolution and all its aspects—natural selection, survival of the fittest, genetic mutations—all appear in the Bible as clear as ...
Views: 1616 - Preparing our Christian Children for a Lifelong Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Angie LewisAs Christian parents what is our duty to our children? How can we prepare our children for a lifelong marriage? Did you know that 95% of children grow up and get married and have families but no one ever teaches them a thing about how to value and cherish marriage and family! They manage their ...
Views: 1614(2 votes) - Islam: Religion of Peace or an Abomination Birthed by Failed Vatican Strategy to Reclaim Jerusalem? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rome is “the Mother of Abominations” including Islam. The Bible describes well the destiny of both and projects war with militant Islam and the defeat of Iran. America gets “payback” as suggested by the conquest of Babylon by the Medes and Persians (Iraq and Iran). In his book, The ...
Views: 1610 - Pornography Addiction: Playing with Fire - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Angie LewisPornography addiction is playing with fire. If your marriage means anything to you at all then you are playing with fire every time you think about or view porn. Even if you are single it will transform your personality into something that was not meant for you to be. It is not beneficial for ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - MANAGE YOUR STRESS WITH PRAYER - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Helen Mendes LovePrayer is one of the most powerful tools we have for avoiding, reducing or better managing stress. Jesus taught that we "OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY." (Luke 18:17) We pray when we silently or vocally talk to God. Our prayers can be spontaneous, such as "THANK YOU LORD THAT I AM ALIVE."or we can ...
Views: 1609 - When It Looks Like There Is No Way Out - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Krystal KuehnSometimes it looks like things cannot get much worse. We may not be able to see how anything could possibly turn around. The world feels like it is crashing in on us from every side. A man I know, I will call him Brad, hit rock bottom a little while ago. He lost his job of over ten years and ...
Views: 1604 - CHRISTIANS IN A STORM - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Robert CrutchfieldTuesday June 5, 2001 marked the beginning of a very interesting time in the history of my beloved Houston. We have seen thousands loose everything, and thousands of others ( Christians included ) rise to the occasion. That early summer day, Tropical storm Allison came to visit. There was some ...
Views: 1603(3 votes) - Kriya Yoga means God and Love applied in real life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Hans NeukommKriya Yoga is the combination of loving work for the mutual benefit and well being of all creation, all planet, nature, animals and mankind in combination with Kriya Yoga meditation teachings also known as Jesus secret teachings. All life is about Love To reconcile with God, it is vital to ...
Views: 1603(2 votes) - Why the Law of Attraction doesn't work - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Melissa MagnusStruggling to get the law of attraction to work for you? Here are 10 reasons why it isn't and how you can make it work. 1 Your request wasn't clear and specific. You can’t go to a restaurant and ask the waiter for “food”. He needs you to order something specific and it’s the same with ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - Golgothic Justice - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Friar Ted KleinI await, On Skull Hill, With hammer and spikes, For God. Why do I fight against You? No, rather, why did I ever fight for You? How could I dare tell of Your love to those You afflicted? Why was I so blind to Your guilt in it all? I once was blind, but now I see. How ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Lent 2011--Forty Days to Change My Life: Day 01 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel ToopsForty Days to Change My Life—Day 01 It is lent. I am not taking about the stuff that gets caught in the screen of your clothes dryer. I am talking about Lent in the Christian tradition. That period of the liturgical year that leads up to Easter. Through various acts of devotion such as prayer ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - MAKE PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS WORK - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBlessed Situations People sometimes ask me to pray for them. I always do. But sometimes they wonder: why did I not pass that exam when you were praying and blessing me. Lessons still to be Learned The answer is perhaps that was not to be for you at that particular time. Possibly a greater ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - The Importance of Giving - Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor Constantino“Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” - Benjamin Franklin This is a great quote that succinctly sums up the problem with money - namely you can never have enough of it due to our human inclination ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - Does God Have a Purpose In Sending People To Hell? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryThe concept of hell is very offensive to many people these days and has resulted in some "Bible Believing" organizations and churches removing the doctrine of hell entirely from their teachings. Their argument is that a "God of Love" would never send someone to hell to be tortured for an ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Joe Herzanek and Drug-Addiction-Support.org Form Working Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Judy HerzanekAuthor, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of Drug-Addiction-Support.org and Alcoholism-Support.org and make regular appearances on the “Recovery Now.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan 17, 2011 – Author, counselor and ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Are We Authentic? Like a Barcode, DNA, RNA & Bible Codes Reveal Our Creator Who Left His Signature - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: “I know I'm somebody because God doesn't make junk.” Famed atheist Antony Flew, confronted with the complexity of DNA and the impossibility of its evolution, came to believe in God. Our existence is a gift. True religion is gratitude for life expressed to our parents and to God as shown ...
Views: 1591 - Santorum – ‘When in the Course of Human Events’ - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiOne of the definitions for expedience is that it is “a regard for what is politic or advantageous rather than for what is right or just; a sense of self-interest.” In 2008 Barack Obama won an election on shear exuberance rather than expedience. In 2012 we are coming dangerously close to ...
Views: 1590 - Mary of Magdala – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentMary of Magdala cared deeply for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe you would too if He had set you free from the torture of 7 demons. Here is a fun Bible object lesson for your kids to learn about this special story. Here’s what you do: The object you will use for this lesson ...
Views: 1589 - Are Humans Built for Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannWhat does the Bible and science say about our unique human capabilities? The Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) What does science say about our soul? ...
Views: 1586 - The Realm of Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloThe Realm of Possibilities There is a realm that one can operate on where the impossible becomes possible. There is a place or plane in reality where there are no limits. It is hard to comprehend with our finite minds, however. It takes incredible faith. It takes a faith that is unlimited, ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Creflo Dollar - Why Be Righteous? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Creflo DollarSome people live by the adage: “Anything goes.” And some modernists, because we live in a technological society, have adopted the mind-set that says the Bible is antiquated, behind the times, irrelevant, etc. Not so. Concerning both of these schools of thought, nothing could be farthest from the ...
Views: 1585 - Instant Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Natacha CannNo matter how badly someone hurts you, it is beneficial to forgive the offense instantly. I have a friend, who I will call Pat, who owns her own business,. Pat just had a very bad experience with one of her female employees and had to fire the woman. Pat mentored her for the past seven ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Meditating on God – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentGenesis 24:63 says this: “Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide.” What do you think Isaac might have meditated on? My bet is that He was thinking about God and his prayer for a wife. Meditating can be kind of a big concept for your kids to grasp, but it is definitely one ...
Views: 1582 - The Importance of Giving - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoThe first installment of this series addressed how most people consider their financial donations to church or charity as TRANSACTIONAL – similar to a purchase or exchange of goods. However, in God’s eyes that type of giving is TRANSFORMATIONAL, since it works toward broadening our ...
Views: 1582(2 votes) - Christmas Confusion of Holiday Songs Brings Laughter and Insights - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Sally MarksThis is a time of miracles. Hanukah begins tonight. The word Hanukah means “rededication” and celebrates Jewish heroes who rededicated themselves to faith and principles in spite of a religious oppression. Christmas is the annual celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Both holidays ...
Views: 1581 - Do You Know His Name? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Ann StewartYou don’t really know somebody if you don’t know his or her name, do you? On the other hand, you may be familiar with a famous person’s name but that doesn’t mean that you know that person personally, right? Your name is like a stamp; it has value, a history, and a destination. When someone ...
Views: 1580 - Seeing Into the Realm of Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Judy MillerFrom the first night in my first apartment I was aware of a man’s spirit entering the front door and walking up the stairs and into the kitchen. I never saw him, but I sensed and heard him at the same time every night. I didn’t want to alarm my roommate, so I didn’t mention it to her. After some ...
Views: 1578 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix of Religion - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahTo get out of the matrix, you must let go of every untruth that you have been taught or that you assumed. How does one know the truth? Is it all in the Christian’s Bible? Christians would say yes, and that the Bible is all that you need to know. I have been all around and back again, in and out ...
Views: 1576 - A Random Act Of Kindness Defined - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Greg AllenWith so many responsibilities and pressures tugging at us, it’s hard to think of much else than self. “Oh, we’re just human!” Some might say. It must be instinctive, for even kids wanna horde. Of course there could be something said for adult toys too. We could learn a lot from ...
Views: 1575 - Concepts of the Kingdom - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Creflo DollarThere are two kingdoms in operation in the earth—the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness. All mind-sets, ideas, beliefs, and methods of operation fall under one of these categories; there is no gray area. The kingdom of darkness operates through a system the Word refers to as “the world.” ...
Views: 1575 - Maundy Thursday - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOV“Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus knew the hour had come to depart from this world to his Father. He loved his own who were in this world, and he loved them to the end. During supper, Satan put into the heart of Judah, son of Simon of Iscariot, to deliver him. But Jesus, because he ...
Views: 1575 - A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (by Dr Deepak Chopra) - Part Three - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (by Dr Deepak Chopra) -- Part Three Submitted by Craig Lock Key words: Deepak Chopra, Jesus, Jesus Christ, books, "The Third Jesus", spirituality, spiritual growth, enlightenment, inspiration, empowerment, self help, self realisation ...
Views: 1573 - Near To The Heart Of God - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseIf you want to know the heart of God and dwell there you are among those of us who want the power, the security and the love that is offered and waiting for us to embrace. If you’ve ever felt outside the realm of God’s grace and care read on to know what he wants for you. An old song is has the ...
Views: 1572 - Remove That Man's Ichthus - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Larry HehnOn my drive home recently I stopped at a traffic light. Two vehicles were idling ahead of me, also waiting for the light to turn green. Immediately in front of me was a mini-van with an ichthus fastened to its back end. What is an ichthus, you ask? Have you ever noticed the outline of a ...
Views: 1571(4 votes) - Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Father DaveBlessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, ...
Views: 1570 - Discovering YOUR Foundational Gift - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nicole Kirksey, MPH, MSWUnderstanding the specific abilities that our Creator has given to each of us answers a multitude of life’s questions. • Who is the best person to fill this particular need? • I’d like to start a business, but what should I do? • When will I be able to advance to higher positions in my ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Miracles - They Still Happen Today! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyWhile watching television recently, T. L. Osborn and his wife, Daisy, came on telling about a mother who had brought her little boy to one of their healing crusades, somewhere in India, I believe. Anyway, the little boy had no eyes. Not even sockets. Nothing. But the mother believed that ...
Views: 1567 - What the Movie 2012 and the Rapture Have In Common? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Recently, my wife and I saw the movie 2012. It reminded me of the doomsday nonsense that fundamentalist Christians (and I was once one of them) have been saying about the RAPTURE – the return of Jesus to catch-up all his followers into the clouds and whisk them away to a kind of benign judgment ...
Views: 1567(4 votes) - Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Larry HehnI've always been a music buff, especially the "classic rock" genre. Growing up in Toronto in the 1970's, my transistor radio was always tuned in to local AM radio stations 680 CFTR and 1050 CHUM for all the latest rock and roll hits. Disc jockeys back then seemed to have much more personality ...
Views: 1566(5 votes) - Philosophy 101: Where Did We Come From & Where Are We Headed? Answers from Science and a Best-Seller - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The inadequacies of evolutionary theory are contrasted with Intelligent Design. True science is compatible with the Bible as seen by Sir Isaac Newton. Origin is linked to destiny. The tragedy of most best-selling books like Roots, is that they fail to grasp a higher truth beyond ...
Views: 1565 - Peeling Back the Onion Even More - Understanding the ‘God’ Concept - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Harry Connor JrThere can be many starting points and many paths to finding the kernel of truth contained in the many-layered onion. A great many of these paths can be found after much time and energy to be a blind alley – a dead end, and a waste of time. It is because of this that the majorities of people who ...
Views: 1564 - Finding Joyful Blessing For A New Year! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steve BeamanFor the SBG Cast, click here: http://tinyurl.com/26djqol One of the many benefits of enjoying a solid spiritual walk is that you can look upwards for your needs and wants, and enjoy a true optimism about the future. With 2011 upon us, I hope your path brings you that purpose, optimism, and ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Are You Bound By Guilt? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHWomen experience a lot of guilt. Many have heard me say that guilt is poison. It’s a poison that we must stop taking and giving to those around us. Guilt makes us do things we don’t want to do. Our children get away with more when we feel guilty. We say yes, to people, not just our children, ...
Views: 1562 - The Glad-o-Meter – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentOn a scale of 1 to 10, how glad are you that God has forgiven your sins so that you can be in His forever family? I sure hope it’s a 10! How glad are your kids? Here’s a fun Bible object lesson to help your kids learn that because of the work Jesus did on the cross they can be exceedingly ...
Views: 1561 - Evolution of the word 'Christ': Part I - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAs the holidays near, it is important to remind ourselves of what we are really celebrating. Christmas day is symbolically the birthday of Jesus Christ, who according to the Christian Faith, died for our sins to be forgiven. Jesus is an important figure today regardless of what faith you may ...
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