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- Pass The Job Test! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Biancia TateAmerica is going through a Job test! So, what is a Job test one might ask? If you read your bible, you will meet a man named Job who was a righteous man but, in one night, he went from being very rich in both earthly and spiritual wealth to having nothing. Why, one might ask, would God allow a ...
Views: 871 - The King James Bible/ Jehovah Is Not God's Name - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Jim ReidWhen I was a kid, I was sick a lot. I missed many days of school. More of those days than I wish to remember were spent in a steam tent in virtual isolation. This was in the days before television, and radio only had kid programming on from four to six P.M. My mother kept me occupied by ...
Views: 6310 - You Are Being Challenged! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Holly BoydI don’t know about you, but I hate to be put in the position of little or no choice. So I don’t put myself there… on purpose… and neither should you! I know how different it feels when I CAN’T by something versus when I WON’T buy something. When we make ...
Views: 1090 - A Fire Of Revelation! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Biancia TateMy name is Biancia Tate and, I have a prophetic call on my life and, I would like to share with you some of the things God has been showing me regarding the present economic crisis. The crisis is a holy fire meant to test our faith to determine if it is geniune as spoken of in 1 Peter. If it ...
Views: 719 - Resilient Faith! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Biancia TateAmerica is experiencing a crisis. A crisis can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you see it. It can be an opportunity to panic and respond in fear or, a time of great opportunity and growth. I, myself, have been through alot of crisis in my life including my husband's traumatic ...
Views: 896 - Sentence Prayers - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiLord, I pray not for an emotional high, but for steadfastness of soul. I pray not for happiness, but for joy. I pray not for forgetfulness, but for the ability to forgive. I pray not for the end of trials, but for grace in them. I pray not for pleasure, but for purpose. I pray not for ...
Views: 1314 - Why Talk About Sin? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiTalking about hell is passe. Fire and brimstone sermons are considered out of fashion. The goal is to find the lost, comfort the broken-hearted, and rescue the perishing. Therefore, God is the faithful Hound of heaven, the gentle Shepherd, and the Lover of our souls. Sin? Well, yes. But please ...
Views: 808 - What I Know Now - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Billy CoffeyWorking at a college around a bunch of teens and twenty-somethings can make you feel old. It can also make you ask some questions. "How can anyone wear flip-flops in December?" is one. "Do they actually call the stuff they listen to music?" is another. And then there is the question I ask most ...
Views: 552 - Flight Of The Phoenix - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from MJ LaDukeMy heart once soared with joy and I touched the realm of peace, And now I dwell in the perils of evil Reeking with temptations, turmoil and havoc. Broken, shattered, distressed. Dreams laden with desolation haunt my nights As they turn into endless days. They are one in the ...
Views: 1535 - Spirit Of Power, Love And Sound Mind - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Nikola Dimitrov“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit the Lord has given us is not a spirit of fear. It’s a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Let’s see ...
Views: 3668 - Revival, Reformation And Transformation - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovIn order that the Lord stamps His image upon the Earth as a whole, three processes must happen. The first two are God’s work in the Church, while the third one is God’s work in the world through the Church: - Revival: First we must allow the Lord to revive us. Every area that has become dead, ...
Views: 1756 - How Do We Fulfill God’s Purpose In Our Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovAs I was reading the gospels today, I noticed a very simple method the Lord Jesus applied to be successful in fulfilling God’s purposes and intentions for His life. This method can be clearly seen in Luke 9:51. It says there that: “ …when the time was come that he (Jesus) should be received ...
Views: 943 - Christianity And The Power Of Now: Incompatible? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Floyd BogartWith all of the hoopla over Oprah Winfrey's "New Earth" webclass with "Power of Now" author Eckhart Tolle, it is no surprise that many in the Christian community are quick to paint Mr. Tolle's teachings as unChristian if not downright evil. Is this accurate? Is it fair to paint Eckhart ...
Views: 8937 - Bethlehem - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Lena Mor"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord;" (Luke 2,11) Bethlehem (House of Bread - House of Lahmu) is located about 10 Kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Jerusalem by the hill country of Judea on the way to Hebron. It is first mentioned in ...
Views: 688 - Jerusalem History - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Lena Mor"Ten portions of beauty, God gave to the world; nine to Jerusalem and one to the remainder. Ten portions of sorrow, God gave to the world; nine to Jerusalem and one for the rest of mankind." A city rich in History, Traditions and Cultures Jerusalem is a religious center sacred to all three ...
Views: 821 - Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Lena Mor(“With great humbleness, we are not attempting at all, to write about the Life of Jesus Christ. We only hope to outline and give few facts of His Life, Message and Teaching. It is bound to be inadequate.”) Jesus Christ ruling figure of Christianity, born in Bethlehem, to a peasant ...
Views: 625 - How to Study The Bible - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Junjie Huang“…reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.” (1 Tim 4:7, NKJV) I am a worship leader and musician, not a Bible teacher, at least, not ‘officially’. But I’ve had a number of people comment favorably about my grasp of ...
Views: 931 - How to Recruit Church Musicians - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Junjie HuangMany churches have difficulty finding quality musicians to play for their church services. "We've put up notices" they tell me. "And no one responds!" Even worse, they find themselves stuck with musicians with either inappropriate skills or poor attitudes, and have to make do because they ...
Views: 1212 - Knowing God, Salvation, Prayer, Tithing, Jews, Gentiles and Israel - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from John CordGod is an invisible Spirit (John 4:24; Colossians 1:15). God is love, and those who dwell in love dwell in God, and God in them (First John 4:16). God is the Source (Selfless Giver) of the Spirit which, like manna, rains down upon the just and unjust alike. His Spirit is there for the taking, ...
Views: 1823 - What Christianity Has Taught Me About My Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Dr. Mike SmalleyHaving a dream. . . is never enough. You must apply the appropriate laws of God to bring it to pass. Joseph had incredible dreams, but violated the Law of Timing and saw his family turn against him in 1 hour! God told him he would be a ruler over many. God didn’t tell him to share the ...
Views: 1381 - From Glory To Glory - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovHere’s a Scripture I would like to start this article with: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” 2 ...
Views: 3779 - How Do We Fulfill God’s Purpose In Our Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovAs I was reading the gospels today, I noticed a very simple method the Lord Jesus applied to be successful in fulfilling God’s purposes and intentions for His life. This method can be clearly seen in Luke 9:51. It says there that: “ …when the time was come that he (Jesus) should be received ...
Views: 1041 - Revival, Reformation And Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovIn order that the Lord stamps His image upon the Earth as a whole, three processes must happen. The first two are God’s work in the Church, while the third one is God’s work in the world through the Church: - Revival: First we must allow the Lord to revive us. Every area that has become dead, ...
Views: 965 - Spirit Of Power, Love And Sound Mind - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nikola Dimitrov“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit the Lord has given us is not a spirit of fear. It’s a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Let’s see ...
Views: 3632 - God’s Image In Us - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovLet me set the foundation of our study and research with the Scripture passage from Genesis 1:26-28, which shows the original purpose with which the Lord created us: “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over ...
Views: 938 - Jesus Healing - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Nikola DimitrovJesus healing. So much can be shared on this subject and of course, one can never cover it completely, so I will not even attempt to do it. Instead, I would just like to very briefly mention a Jesus healing revelation from the Word of God. With the start of the Protestant Reformation with ...
Views: 929 - Christianity And Vegetarianism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Stephen KaufmanVegetarianism has been central expression of my Christian faith, because this diet expresses how I receive Jesus’s call to reflect God's pure love and compassion. The only prayer Jesus taught his disciples was that God's will be done "on earth as it is in heaven," and the biblical ideal, ...
Views: 706 - Spiritual Therapy For Those Suffering From PTSD! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Biancia TateHi there! My name is Biancia Tate and I am a Christian Life Coach who is the founder of The Hope Network. We are an online ministry whose mission is to provide educational support, hope and healing to survivors of trauma and/or crisis. Through our online ministries, we rebuild faith, restore ...
Views: 1458 - Why Christianity Is The Way To God - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from William VerchAnswer quickly: What’s the difference between Christianity and every other religion? Can you do it in 30 seconds or less? Well, I’d like for you to be able to do this. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t good news. The answer is a truth that keeps so many from being ...
Views: 901 - Earning A Praise And Worship Brown Belt - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Bette DowdellPity the poor novice who innocently walks into a ‘with it’ church to worship. They expect to hear a little music, perhaps a reading from the Bible and somebody talking about God. But in the ‘Church of What’s Happnin’ Now,’ these stunned, would-be ...Pity ...
Views: 1132 - This Bible Talks - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from William DorichFor decades parents have searched for tools to involve their children in the learning process at the earliest possible stage of development. Finding books that capture the interest of the child has been the goal of most publishers and the method used was usually brightly colored illustrations, ...
Views: 1131 - Why Aren't You Happy Now? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesMany of life's problems stem from our inability to live one day at a time. We're either peering far into the future or dwelling on the regrets of the past. Yet, just think of the stress we could eliminate or the joy we could manifest if we would fully embrace the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:11 ...
Views: 1100 - Deliverance From Unclean Spirits - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesI believe there are two reasons we suffer from negative thoughts and toxic emotions. The first reason is our lack of control over our minds. The second reason is spiritual warfare. "For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against rules and principalities, against wicked forces in the ...
Views: 18167 - The Benefits Of Christian Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesIf you are like most believers you might be thinking, meditate! Isn't that for monks and Eastern religions? You might have been led to believe that meditation is limited to certain sects but I hope to change your mind. I believe that this silent prayer is essential to a genuine and fruitful walk ...
Views: 4411 - Discovering Your Purpose In God - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesWhen Christians talk about finding their purpose, it's usually related to a destination or circumstance to reach. For example my purpose is to become a teacher, my purpose is to own my own business, my purpose is to become a minister, etc. However, I don't believe that the following examples ...
Views: 2627 - Is God's Word Falling On Good Soil? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesIf you've been a believer any length of time you've heard the parable of the sower. It's the story that Jesus used to illustrate how God's word enters a person's life and what affect it will have once there. In Mark 4 verses 1:20 Jesus told his disciples, "Behold, there went out a sower to sow: ...
Views: 2068 - Esoteric Christianity - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Josef GrafThis article examines Christianity at its root, as well as some esoteric aspects, using anthroposophy and the insights of Rudolf Steiner as a resource. It does not attempt to assess religions that have branched out from the original impulse. It only seeks to delve into what lies at the heart ...
Views: 958 - Minister to the Chronically Ill: 20 Ways in 20 Minutes - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Lisa CopenRest Ministries, the largest Christian organization that specifically serves the chronically ill, recently did a survey and asked people to "List some of the programs or resources a church could offer to make it more inviting comfortable" They have provided a sampling of some of the 800+ ...
Views: 1006 - When Church Autonomy Is Tyranny - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIgnorance is the enemy of liberty. That truth has never been so forcefully made as it has been with the rescue of the hundreds of children from the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound in Eldorado, Texas. As the clergy abuse crisis within the Roman Catholic Church has proved, Americans are ...
Views: 726 - Time And Eternity - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Lawrence Hilliard"One must always be drunk, that says it all, there is no other point. In order not to feel the horrible burden of time that bruises your shoulders and bends you to the ground, you must get drunk incessantly." --Charles Baudelaire More precious than any acquisition of man, yet far more mutable ...
Views: 755 - Africa, you have not been forgotten - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Bernard SchneeAfrica; Today we come before you to invite you. As servants of the Lord we are coming to you to let you know that you have a right. You are no longer slaves but you are sons and daughters. We come to you to let you know that your right is to believe; your right is to hope, your right is to have ...
Views: 978 - The Healing Power Of Beauty, Nature And Orderliness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Cathy RoysJesus was always drawing attention to nature...because he saw a power for restoration and healing in it that humans have lost touch with. “Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” There is ...
Views: 1244 - Tarry Until God Comes - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Rhonda JonesThe other day I was having a conversation with a friend regarding the lack of spirituality in the church. I was telling my friend that I had spent over 20 years being a faithful member in one church or another. I participated in many groups and committees, was on the witnessing team, ...
Views: 5355 - Book Review: The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Christianity. Christianity is a religion based upon the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. ...
Views: 1118 - Definition: Christianity - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioChristianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. As of the early 21st century, it has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion adherents, representing about a quarter of the world's population. It is the state religion ...
Views: 2318 - If Easter is a Pagan Holiday, Who was Jesus? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockCAUTION: This article and the information it contains is not for Christians who simply believe and look forward to enjoying a peaceful Easter, which is such a beautiful, spiritual holiday. If this is you, please stop reading now. If you are still here, this article is for Christians and ...
Views: 1468 - *** The Greatest Habit Of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Dr. Mike Smalley“People don’t decide their future. They decide their habits. . . and their habits decide their future.” I still remember the impact this Wisdom Key had on my life when my mentor shared it with me for the first time. Successful men and women of the past and present always ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Should Christians Use The Law Of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Mike MartinezThousands of emails poured into Oprah Winfrey's website after the February 8th show featuring "The Secret" and the law of attraction. Many wondered whether it was right for a person to use the law of attraction to direct their lives. Many Christians asked if it was a sin to use this law. The ...
Views: 22474(7 votes) - Whispers of the New Christianity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe new Christianity will include unselfish prayer, followed by not worrying whether or not the prayers will be answered. And God will be described as providing our building blocks, but it is up to us after that. And Christians will begin facing and accepting their destiny, and then taking ...
Views: 753 - Understanding The Afterlife Under A Christian Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Ligia Houben“Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures.” Corinthians 15: 3-4 Human beings ...
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