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If you are struggling with Christian codependency, you probably have weak boundaries. This article will give you four biblical reasons you need strong relationship boundaries.
People will know their choices carry consequences. God has established the law of reaping and sowing to teach people ... Views: 1950
I was attending a men's bible study class years ago when I said one of the most insightful things I have probably ever said. We were discussing parenthood when I remarked that parenthood was a big game of monkey see, monkey do. There erupted quite a conversation among the fathers in the group ... Views: 2923
Do you know what roles and duties God has assigned you in your marriage? Why do you think God gave certain roles to the wife and certain roles to the husband? God created for husband and wife to share in the same goals but have different roles. Together they compliment one another and work ... Views: 4452
Consulting God is the first step of Christian stress management. Prayerfully seek His advice for He urges you to call on Him and He will show you great things which you did not know (Jeremiah 33:3) and these insights will help you discern the right course of action.
The second step of ... Views: 4161
While dating is a good exercise to meet different people and weed out those who may not be worthy of your time, it can also brings with it the complications of pressure from the person you are dating and also peer pressure from friends and family. A classic example of dating peer pressure is the ... Views: 4557
Don't fake it, FEEL IT. Success in any situation in life is only a feeling away.
"He that loveth not knoweth not God; for GOD is LOVE." 1 John 4:8
Access the FEELING of LOVE and you have accessed the POWER of GOD.
Often when faced with negative circumstances we think the circumstance ... Views: 1058
Everything in Life is a Choice
Every one has a great destiny in life in God. The force of persistence in your quest for freedom is of importance. Your level of persistence will determine the kind of results you get, that eventually or consequently determines the level of freedom and access ... Views: 1130
Who is God? Some might reply the 'Maker' others the 'Judge' and so on. We seem to have these ways of speaking of God in incomplete and partial truths that leaves one wondering what the true nature of God really is. On one occasion Jesus was called good and his startling reply was, 'why do you ... Views: 1747
Faith or fear is a choice that everyone makes daily. In fact, either faith or fear is just a standard mode of operation for many people. Some function almost constantly in one or the other.
It’s been said that faith and fear are opposite sides of the same coin; therefore, we can only operate ... Views: 1489
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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: 1390
When reading the newspapers or articles in magazines the level of lawlessness, unethical behaviour, violence, abuse of children and women, drug and alcohol abuse and the overall moral collapse in the world is appalling. Combined with the global warming issue and the abuse of all of the earth's ... Views: 801
We are taught not to be selfish but I believe in one area of our life we really need to be extremely selfish. That area is forgiveness of each other. For God will forgive us as we forgive each other (paraphrased from Luke 11:4). See I hear people all the time say "well I just can't forgive so ... Views: 1026
God as our GPS
I was given a GPS (Global Positioning System) for my birthday. After spending some time trying to get into the hard plastic packaging, I finally had my GPS in hand! I turned it on and the first thing it showed me was the state (South Carolina) where I was. I was a bit amazed ... Views: 1861
You and I were created by God with a purpose. And, this time around, my spiritual hopes were restored. The words I heard from the preacher who was delivering the sermon during that particular day I attended the Sabbath will always remain in my heart. I can't help recalling them. In fact, I ... Views: 1166
And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
-- 1 Cor 12:28 NKJV
According to 1 Cor 12:28, the Ministry of Helps is one of the supernatural gifts God has ... Views: 1167
I 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: 1440
As Christians we are not only accountable to our spouse but to God first and foremost. Christ should be the driving force in the Christ follower’s life. If this one important facet is written upon a woman’s heart, mind and soul, she will not have a problem adhering to her obligations as a ... Views: 2796
“As it was in the days of Noah,” Methuselah was the oldest man in the Bible and he died the year of the Flood. His name meant, at his death, the sending forth of waters. He died the year of the Flood as a sign it was impending. This author suggested similar for Billy Graham here.
“History ... Views: 1357
Did you know that God commands that believers marry in the Lord? If a believer marries a non-believer the marriage could possibly weaken the Christian commitment of the believer. Even so, some Christians marry unbelievers because love has blinded them.
Some Christians believe they can change ... Views: 2478
A few days ago a Christian woman told me that she was tricked into marrying her husband. He portrayed himself as a Christian to her during the dating period. Do you know why this happens? It happens because she did not really get to know him on the inside. He talked a good talk and impressed her ... Views: 1164
How do you actually communicate with God?
This question brings up another for me - is it anything like communicating with another person?
Yes indeed. The skills we use for communicating with God are the same ones we use for communicating with each other.
So what defines good, effective ... Views: 2210
Do you feel like you are caught up in the same old routine day after day and feel like you're getting nowhere? Do you feel like you are capable of having more, doing more, and being more?
When we get the fact that God created us as human "beings" (not human "doings"), we will begin to ... Views: 1659
How to have a closer walk with God? Christians have struggled with the flesh since the early apostles walked the dusty roads of Jerusalem, hence the Bible states, "The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak" (Matthew 26:41b KJV). How do you overcome the flesh to have a closer walk with ... Views: 4332
Every journey in life needs places of encouragement to keep us focused on making it to completion. A spiritual journey is no different and like any journey we make in life it also has its key markers that dictate to us what progress we have made. The difference between a spiritual journey and ... Views: 2631
"Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces"(Jeremiah 23:29 KJV)?
How to overcome lack and debt with God's Word?God's Word spoken in faith, like a sledgehammer, can demolish any rock of defeat including lack or debt in your life and can ... Views: 5908
Temptation. This one word encompasses all of the greatest threats to a consistent and successful Christian walk. Let it be known that you cannot resist temptation. That is, temptation will always be a part of your life. But you can refuse to give into it in the power of Christ.
The Best of ... Views: 1384
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Many people happily enter into marriage with the hope that it will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some couples are so preoccupied with the immediate benefits of marriage that they fail to thoroughly weigh the realisms involved in a lifetime commitment. Upon examining my ... Views: 1746
HOW TO TURN THE ORDINARY INTO THE EXTRA-ORDINARY
Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Faith, inspiration, empowerment
Here are my notes from Charles Price (Living Truth Ministry 30th August 2009)
My Note:
Where the term "Him" is used, use whatever term which you use to describe God, ... Views: 855
The very first two humans were made in the image of God. But what does that really mean?
Made in the "image of God" simply means that people are spiritually like Jehovah God Almighty to some extent. He has given humans some of the spiritual aspects He has: the ability to think and reason, an ... Views: 5694
As I walked through the hospital room door, I can barely put into words the emotion I felt. The first thing I saw was my perfectly formed, lifeless, little boy. He had been placed on a stainless steel trolley right near the door. I remember this so clearly because it made me furious. It felt so ... Views: 1574
“You don’t always get what you deserve in football” said the announcer as I watched Arsenal get pummeled by Barcelona in the semi-finals of the UEFA champion’s league. Be advised I am speaking from a purely one sided opinion as I am in fact an Arsenal fan. Watching Lionel Messi of Barcelona ... Views: 1797
The passing of a relative made the thought of inward examination all too evident - funerals have a way of doing that. The words, "What if?" were a constant pry upon my mind for days.
"How old will I be when I go?" A probe of, "What will it be like when the end comes?" spun around in my head ... Views: 1947
We may all ask the question at one time or the other, if there is something ‘out there’. Some so called ‘learned’ Bible scholars say that the Bible does not speak of extraterrestrial life beyond this planet. That is a very interesting and ‘safe’ statement to make, which by the way, is the ... Views: 1489
In order for a Christian seeking their assignment (purpose) in life, the “WHO” they are must be received before the “WHY” they exist or “HOW” they can achieve can ever be touched on. The Body of Christ for the most part has forgotten who they are. We have an “identity crisis” as a people.
We ... Views: 1758
Forty 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: 1453
Libra is the 7th holy day of the 12 holy days of Christmas. The 12 holy days start on December 26-January 6th. Each day is assigned to a Disciple, sign of the Zodiac, spiritual attainment, spiritual part of the physical body, and a thought meditation from the Bible.
My book "Christmas ... Views: 2515
There are quite a few people out there looking for congeniality. There are those who pursuance for human beings who share there same code of morals, values and self interest. So here it is!! We go backward and forward; men and women, about what we really want in a companion. We change-over our ... Views: 1427
How can couples meet each other’s emotional needs better? How can couples prevent emotional infidelities from happening in their marriage? When two people become bonded through marriage they depend on one another for their emotional needs getting met. But what happens later on down the road? ... Views: 4784
By his own account, Michael Belk has lived a blessed life. As a worldly fashion photographer, he has been one of the best. His work has appeared in Vogue, Elle, GQ and Vanity Fair. And his clients have been a constellation unto themselves: Nautica, J.Crew, Polo and Christian Dior - to namedrop a ... Views: 2211
In parts 1 & 2 of this series of articles on the POWER of God in us, we saw that firstly, Jesus promised us the power; secondly, that He paid the full price for the dominion and authority over everything above the earth, on the earth, and beneath the earth. Then thirdly, we saw that His promise ... Views: 1611
Stories about good triumphing over evil are heartwarming; they make good movies and make us feel a bit nobler as human beings.
In reality there is no contest between good and evil but there is a raging battle between truth and lies. There is also an objective in the battle, which is; the ... Views: 963
Pornography 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: 1467
As 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: 1436
I had a Christian friend of mine ask me about reincarnation the other day. My friend and I practice Hatha Yoga together at the local fitness center. She is familiar with yoga philosophy and reincarnation, but wanted to know how it could fit into her theology. Her pastor had told her that it was ... Views: 1848
Dateline May 21, 2010.
Scientists Create First 'Synthetic' Cells - Researchers Imbue Cell With Engineered DNA.
- by MICHAEL SMITH MedPage Today Staff Writer.
"In a development that seems likely to stir a firestorm of controversy, researchers said Thursday that ... Views: 1940
When we think about prayer, what comes to mind is some kind of request or solicitation of God . Maybe we are ill and ask to get better, or ask forgiveness, or maybe a little help with the lottery. These are the kinds of prayers that we mostly engage in.
We might also repeat a mantra, for ... Views: 2805
What is sin? Throughout the Bible, sin is a main topic. As a matter of fact, from the first story in Genesis to the last in Revelation, and even to this day, sin plays a crucial role. Since the topic of sin is so important, it is wise to understand what it really is.
In the town where you ... Views: 3345
Remember God Is at Work
God is at work among your small group members, strengthening and upholding them in the midst of their daily lives. 1 Corinthians 3:6 makes it clear that God causes spiritual growth; our role is like a gardener’s—we cultivate and facilitate God’s work. At the same time, ... Views: 802
What is so special about the Bible? The Bible is the most unique book for several reasons:
1) The Bible is the only accurate and complete account of human origin. It answers some of life's most important questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where will we go? How can we ... Views: 2635
What causes marriage stress? Well, believe it or not, your words have the power to cause a lot of stress and damage in your marriage. That is, when you choose not to control them. The right words can extinguish a volatile situation, but the wrong words can add fuel to an already blazing ... Views: 2091