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- 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: 1703 - Do not Underestimate a Christian Classical Schooling - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Thomas A BassYour young children are heavily motivated by training. It not merely helps shape their watch with the globe and their capacity to handle daily life, in addition, it performs a role within their power of character. So it's definitely no surprise that choosing how and where your youngsters must be ...
Views: 773 - Education From the Early Church Fathers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Thomas A BassThroughout the 1st centuries, all education related towards the interests in the church. The monasteries had been the sole centers of learning until the crusades brought new existence to education. Colleges and universities had been then established. At some point the Teutonic peoples (Germans, ...
Views: 2206 - Eliminating Procrastination From Christian Household Schooling - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Thomas A BassChristian house schooling is often the ideal vessel for supplying your child using a high quality training that follows your family morals and values. Whilst it could possibly be less difficult for your kid inside quite a few techniques, putting things off may find their way inside producing it ...
Views: 983 - Information On Christian Home School Curriculum - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Thomas A BassThe majority of the time, mother and father think that household college training is challenging and time - consuming. Even so, mother and father should really consider quite a few creative and revolutionary solutions to produce house school schooling additional popular with the children and ...
Views: 748 - 8 Foundational Truths About Church Capital Campaigns - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Jerry MattExecuting a church capital campaign is part science and part art. Some of the methods that worked well in times past are not as effective today. There have been, and will continue to be, refinements and adaptation in the process of capital fundraising. Much of the art of the campaign is adapting ...
Views: 1339 - UFOs, Abortion and the Novelist Who Poses with Typewriters - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiIn a Wikipedia entry under ‘Frances Parkinson Keyes biography’ is found a finely preserved picture of the late Mrs. Keyes sitting at a typewriter. There is no paper in the typewriter and there is no paper to be seen anywhere in the room. Obviously the picture is posed, and because Keyes was the ...
Views: 1378 - Our Latest Recovery Meetings and Coalition Participants - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A Great Close to Our Southern California Meetings Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Ken and I are back in Maui and excited over the many meetings we had in Southern California from LAX, Redondo Beach, North Hollywood, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, to three hotels – Best ...
Views: 2981(3 votes) - All we need is Jesus-Don’t you know! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Fred WatchmanAll we need is Jesus-Don’t you know! Our nation is in trouble, spiritually along with morally and monetarily. If we want GOD to bless us and our country, we need to come together in unity to request for forgiveness, both equally for our nation as well as personally, in prayer, praise and ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Good Fruits: Are Yours Nutritious or Wormy? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you produce good fruits? If so, are they sweet and nutritious, or are they shining on the outside but wormy on the inside? Good fruits? Well, I'm talking about the good works you do. But how can good works be wormy? "Good" works are wormy and rotten when they are done with the wrong ...
Views: 2617(3 votes) - Designing A Suitable Church Website - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from David ButlerAn ideal and suitable church website should be designed to be welcoming to visitors. The look and content of your church website should be set up in a certain way. Designing a church website has requirements that are unlike other websites so designers must use caution below are some ways to ...
Views: 737 - Repentance, Accepting God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Keri Lawrence“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying “‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah saying: The voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His path ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Your Worst Life Now! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Olu MartinsIf Heaven is glorious, perfect, and complete, a place of eternal joy, peace, and love, we must then be living our worst life now! Anything short of perfection is imperfect. As Christians, no matter how great our life is here on Earth, we must know that this is only a small measure to what our ...
Views: 1407 - When God Becomes Your Enemy - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Olu MartinsThere is no fury like that of a woman scorned, says the world. While this is true, there is a greater truth which is, there is no fury like that of God unleashed on his disobedient children. Many of us fear satan and what he can do to us. As we read the story of Job we shiver and tremble at what ...
Views: 3009 - "Freedom From Fear"-- "Turning Fear into Power" a republished one of a kind book - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriFor Immediate release "Freedom from Fear" is a metaphysical classic by Richard Lynch and republished by Twice Born Books. This classic was written by Richard Lynch, a distinguished Unity Minister who served in New York City during the 1930’s. It has now been republished, and enhanced with ...
Views: 1831 - Christians and Boundaries: Five Causes of Weak Boundaries - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Karla DowningChristians need boundaries but often don't have them in their relationships. Here are five causes of weak boundaries: 1. You were raised in a dysfunctional home where boundaries weren't modeled. As a result, you don't know what healthy boundaries are and don't recognize that you need ...
Views: 876 - FOLLOWING GOD'S LEADING (PART ONE) - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Seun OkikiolaOne of the reasons why many Christians are stranded today is because they've spent all their life following their mind. They go after what they think is right; they start a business they think is profitable; they seek a Job they think will pay them more; and they make decisions they consider ...
Views: 1245 - The Mystery of Christ - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from David B Smith"In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs ...
Views: 846 - The Remembrance (JESUS, THE CHRIST) - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Raymond KelseyTHE REMEMBRANCE (JESUS, THE CHRIST) As I sit here and wonder about current events or the what or where abouts of peers and friends of youth and progression, I realize that so many are in existence but sadly to say that their lives are just that..."benign"!!! It is often said or quoted, "many ...
Views: 1470 - Situational and Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Graham CookBy Patrick Day www.triumphoverdepression.org There are two quite different types of depression one should understand to receive proper help for depression. The two are situational and clinical depression. A simple explanation of the differences can be found in two parables. A person loses her ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - A Numbering Scale for Different Stages of Depression - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Graham CookBy Patrick Day www.triumphoverdepression.org When I was in the varying stages of depression, my psychiatrist asked me, “On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst depression, how is your depression right now?” It was such a subjective and open-ended scale, that I found it to be not useful. I ...
Views: 4932(2 votes) - Mistletoe - Where Did It Go? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Floral and HardyMistletoe - second to the Christmas tree, it is the staple yuletide plant. Songs are written about it, doors adorned with it and kisses won under it, but this seasonal decoration and great matchmaker is under threat, it is believed. The RHS is awash with rumours that the fabled mistletoe is in ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Will God Still Use Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from denise davisThe weapon of choice for the Devil is to show us our mistakes and failures over and over. How many times have you been told to let go of the past but yet you find yourself thinking about those things that still causes you to feel hurt, shame, and pain. It seems like it's a recording in your ...
Views: 764 - How Do We Know That We Can Trust the Bible As the Word of God? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: How do we know that we can trust the Bible as the Word of God? Answer: We can trust the Bible as the Word of God because the Bible is proven to be: 1) Historically accurate: Archeologists have unearthed evidences of certain people, places, and events described in the Bible, and ...
Views: 2407 - How to have a Politically Correct Merry Christmas - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiThere is little doubt what tone Mr. Obama has desired to set for the nation. His song has been about bailouts, spending, class warfare, circumventing the Congress with executive orders, abortion rights and the LGBT. The President has stated his view quite clearly for all Americans to hear and ...
Views: 1472 - The Power of Presence - Being Mindful - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Ken ThomBeing 'present,' what does that mean? On the surface, it obviously means that you are here, physically here. Students are either present or absent when roll is taken at school. After roll is taken and lunch orders turned in, the teacher then has the task of getting the students really ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Alcoholics Anonymous Origins and Early History:What the Searchights Reveal (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Alcoholics Anonymous Origins and Early History What the Searchlights Reveal Part Three By Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Darkness, Be Gone! Let There Be Light If there is one thing I believe for sure about Alcoholics Anonymous, as I have experienced A.A., for ...
Views: 3968(3 votes) - Suggested Guide for Recovery Groups: "Old School" A.A. Pattern - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A Suggested Guide for Recovery Groups and Meetings Patterned on Early AA Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved P. O. Box 837 Kihei, HI 96753-0837 (808 874 4876) email: dickb@dickb.com URL: http://www.dickb.com/index.shtml Introductory Comment For the past three of four ...
Views: 3285(2 votes) - Help for Pastors, Ministers, Priests Who Want to Foster an effective, Christian, recovery program that is simple, friendly, and welcoming - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Help for Today’s Pastor, Minister, or Priest Who. . . Has experience with alcoholics and addicts in his church and elsewhere; wants to be of help; has heard strange things about or has concerns about A.A.; and doesn’t want expensive or expansive alternative programs? In fact, that servant ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Do You Bargain with God? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionA man named Jacob once vowed, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - Whose Slave Are You? - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhose slave are you? Before you protest and say you're nobody's slave, understand that we're all slaves to one thing or another. Do you know that "you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey?" (Romans 6:16, NLT) In other words, we are slaves to whatever controls us (2 Peter ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - THE LEPER’S ANOINTING - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioLeprosy was the most dreaded disease in ancient Palestine. This horrible condition slowly consumed the flesh of its helpless victim. Eventually the fingers, toes and other extremities would die, rot and fall off. The unfortunate leper was banned from his community. To prevent others from ...
Views: 4612 - RECEIVE THE TRIPLE ANOINTING - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioGod wants you to be a leader who gets results and makes an impact on your world! But how can you be that kind of a leader? The leaders must align their lives with the standards of the Bible. This is where we start ---------------------- * We must handle money well, * Walk in ...
Views: 4454 - BE IMMERSED IN THE SPIRIT - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioJohn baptized them in water. They were immersed in the waters of the Jordan river. Jesus will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the spiritual water Jesus immerse you in. As at Pentecost, lift your voice in prayers and praises to Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit filling you – ...
Views: 1427 - PRIESTS WITHOUT POWER - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioAfter the people demanded a King, they began to experience a different kind of oppression. An emphasis on legalistic holiness devoid of God’s power and authority had replaced the unselfish, merciful, loving leadership of men like Samuel. The Pharisees of Jesus’ days were the ultimate extension ...
Views: 822 - TRIPLE ANOINTING RESTORED - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioGod’s people had undergone great suffering at the hands of Israel’s unrighteous kings. They had experienced God’s judgment as a result of their leader’s errors. GOD’S PROMISE TO RESTORE Thus, God’s promise brought great hope to them “I will restore your judges as at the first, and your ...
Views: 2134 - STEPS TO RECEIVING THE TRIPLE ANOINTING - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda Kisio1. BE BORN AGAIN If you haven’t been born again, follow the steps outlined in the early part of this chapter. Follow those instruction and you will receive the “lepers anointing” the first of the three anointing. 2 BE BAPTIZED IN WATER If you haven’t been baptized in water, take that ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - THE THREE ANOINTING - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioTHE THREE ANOINTING SPEAK OF a) Justification : our being forgiven b) sanctification: purity of heart c) Authority and power: God wants us to enjoy the fruit of all three anointing in our lives and ministries. Let us examine some men in the bible who enjoyed this “triple anointing” or “full ...
Views: 5896 - A DIVIDED ANOINTING - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioIn effect the anointing would be divided between men titled “Kings” and others titled “Priest” the kings would be destroyed by kingly anointing because of a lack of holiness. The Levite priest would take the priestly anointing and prostitute it by the absence of authority and power in their ...
Views: 1248 - Got an Empty Heart? Want to Fill It? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you feel fulfilled? If you have spent time trying to find fulfillment in material possessions, in traveling and sightseeing, in good food and fine clothing, in fame and power, have you been able to find what you're looking for? If not, do you know why not? Delicious food leaves us patting ...
Views: 2920(3 votes) - THE Q SOURCE: A REAL DOCUMENT? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Amy LongWhen we examine the gospels of Matthew and Luke the parallels are abundantly clear. That is due to the fact that Matthew and Luke drew upon Mark for most of their gospels. Matthew’s gospel contains 90% of Mark’s work. Luke’s gospel contains 50% of Mark’s work. This would likely mean that ...
Views: 1751 - Christian Science and the Self-Taught Student Succeed - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenPeople ask me if I teach classes on Christian Science. Currently, the Christian Science milieu is awkwardly moving into a new phase and so I answer, “No, I don’t teach Christian Science in a formal setting.” The demand at hand is to generate tools for continued learning and that is where my ...
Views: 1540 - The Passing of a Patient - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The holiday's are hard for those missing their loved ones, so I wrote this to ease your soul. My whole life changed once the diagnosis was made. Now doctor appointments fill my calendar days. I’ve had to learn lingo that only a physician should know. I’ve had to learn side effects and what ...
Views: 1620 - 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: 1685 - A Deeper Look at “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThe Story Line. The Whos are preparing for their Christmas celebration. They’re obsessed with buying, giving, getting and decorating. Right from the start Cindy Lou, about 8 years old, observes all this activity and asks her father if it’s”right.” He brushes her off and says that this ...
Views: 3519 - Benefits of Submission - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Kemmy OluleyeQuote ‘Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.’ Eph 2:21 (NIV) True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself. - Henry Miller “Man is a feeble creature, to whom only submission and worship are becoming. ...
Views: 6972 - Christ The Revelation Of God - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Gillian McKeeIn the gospel, God has revealed Himself in Christ Jesus (Col 1:15). He has done this so that there might be no mistake about who He is and what He is like. God is not some vague spirit being out there Who chooses to conceal Himself. He is not a God Who refuses to or is unable to communicate with ...
Views: 996 - Recognizing the Patterns in Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Olu MartinsHow do you react when trouble comes your way? How do you cope when friends betray you? What do you do when your talents and gifts go unrecognized? You may react in a number of ways. You may decide that maybe God does not love you. You may get bitter and plan vengeance on your enemies. You may ...
Views: 2174 - Are we misrepresenting God’s love? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Olu MartinsHow many times have you heard preachers and well meaning Christians tell you how much God loves you? Of course in one sense, this is true. John 3:16 tells us that God loves sinners and gave his Son, Jesus Christ, as proof of that love. Without Jesus, we would all be headed to hell. However, the ...
Views: 1409 - Churches in Texas Hill Country - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from jonn wellIf the minimum of what you are looking for a body of believers in Jesus Christ, then here are some ideas for the house of the Church: • Start with faith and prayer Assuming you are looking for something more than the tradition mentioned and socializing with Spring, Texas community, do not ...
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