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By Carl Michaelies
The Life of Jesus Christ, A Bird's Eye View

To summarize the life of Jesus Christ in an article is an impossible task. Entire books have been written on specific aspects of Jesus life or death and I for one would not presume to have it all in this one article. What I am going to do is give a bird's eye view of the life of Jesus Christ, without going into the deeper meanings (and different interpretations) of his life on earth. The earliest records of the life of Jesus are those written by his followers in the Gospels:

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Evolution versus “deaf, dumb and blind” believers in Earth being only 6,000 years old

Why is this article in the sections of Depression & Gratitude? Because if you believe that you came from a monkey, you might be depressed. Seeing support for the biblical account that we were made in God's image (and have a higher destiny than apes) brings gratitude to the Creator. This also helps overcome fear to trust God who loves us. Numerous sciences support the biblical account of creation. History, culture and the greatest men of intellect and character also support creation and a chronology of 6,000 years.

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By Nancy Detweiler
8th Day of Lent - 12 Qualities Required for the Christed Consciousness

The number 12 is one of the most sacred symbols in the Bible because it represents the achievement of wholeness that results in an expansion of consciousness into the higher realms of spirit. As we saw when Jesus' disciples elected Matthias to take Judas' place, it is essential to focus on 12 qualities symbolized by the 12 tribes, the 12 zodiac signs, and the 12 disciples. nnIn the words of Charles Fillmore, in LET’S KEEP A TRUE LENT, these 12 qualities are: faith, strength

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Salvation and the Sovereignty of God

What is the relationship betwee God’s sovereignty, human responsibility and the Christian’s duty to proclaim the gospel message? In J.I. Packer’s book entitled Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, he disputes the wrong view that faith in the absolute sovereignty of God hinders a full recognition and acceptance of the duty to evangelize.

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Five ways to overcome criticism.

No way. Could that be true? Book reviews being tainted and slanted for a fee? Confession time: Regarding reviews, as an author, a slightly negative comment about my work erases joy quicker than a click on the mouse. Faced any rejection lately? A bit of criticism clouded your day? Here’s a thought: If our keyboard is on the solid ground of God’s grace, we can ask five questions to overcome criticism. 1. Did we seek God’s wisdom? 2. Are our motives pure? 3. Do our efforts reflect God’s truth? 4. Did we craft our very best? 5. Are our convictions uncompromised?

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7 Clues to Identify the Harlot of Revelation 17

“All roads lead to Rome.” Christ is the only way to God (John 14:6) but He is the Truth, and if we follow truth as we understand it, we get to God. Note: This isn’t against sincere Catholic believers, but against a hierarchy that knows the system is phony, but participate in the deception. God winks in times of ignorance but commands repentance and coming out of the false systems of Babylon that include medical, educational, governmental and religious aspects, Rev 18:2-4.

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Have You Heard?

Have you heard? I heard a little baby has been born in Bethlehem. I saw a bright star in the East. I heard that He is the King of the Jews, the Son of God. I heard that He has come to be the Savior of the world! I heard that He was born to a virgin and laid in a manger. Can you imagine ...

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Jimmy Carter, Obama, Senators, Priests & Preachers Aiding the Enemy? Here's Something We Can Do

Summary: Not two sides to a coin—there's also an edge, and there's a third, not easily seen option to fighting the New World Order and dying versus selling out to it and the false worship (Rev 13:14-17). God who “declares the end from the beginning” (Isaiah 46:10) has provided a way to escape destruction. This will become a life or death issue soon. It's been 25 years since a woman shared with a Bible study group her dream of simultaneous nuclear blasts over Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga as she turned to see them from where she lived in central Tennessee.

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By Rev Michael Bresciani
The Philosophy of Abortion - Intrinsically Flawed

If this article were entitled “The Philosophy of Abortion is Demonic,” some readers would have never started reading, especially, after seeing that the author is a minister. It would have been a far more honest title, but trying to explain how the inspiration that originates with the “god of this world,” (Satan,) results in what is known as the “doctrine of devils” would be daunting. The biblical teaching provides a definitive and decisive blow to abortion and all pro-aborti

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Three ways to reach real success

“Don’t you just hate her?” some have said at the way Nora Roberts has reached real success as an author. But her story goes just a tad beyond success. Five books a year? Insanely impossible. Not for her. She just threw a party to celebrate her 200th book out. And, the millions each sold no doubt, adds to her glory. How does she do it? I just read a clue in a recent article in the Wall Street journal, it says: “Ms. Roberts writes for six to eight hours every day, fueled by Diet Pepsi and Winston Filter 100s cigarettes.” Read this Wall Street journal interview.

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Four keys to stop worrying.

Hubby and I were enjoying a nice lunch at a local restaurant the other day. And as I munched on my salad, I noticed a taste of pasta. “Hmm…” I thought. I don’t remember noodles being part of the oriental salad I ordered. I made a comment. And that’s when hubby admitted. Without me knowing (advantages of having a blind wife) he scooped a portion of his dish onto my salad. I smiled because the blend of flavors was pretty tasty.

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By Nancy Detweiler
27th & 28th Days of Lent - Thoughts Create Forms

“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.” (I Corinthians 13:11-13)nnAt the present time, most of us cannot view the energy fields aro

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By Jennifer Marble
Power Sound of New England’s Audio Visual Systems News – The New Digital Bulletin

An exciting alternative to outdated paper Church Bulletins; Power Sound of New England, (PSNE) offers custom Digital Bulletins®. Churches want a way to reach their congregation that is more visually engaging. As part of the design of church video projection and AV installation projects a church digital signage system is an effective tool to reach out to parishioners to communicate church news, schedules, religious education schedules, and other timely information. Power Soun

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By Carl Michaelies
Nazareth, Where Christianity Was Born

In recounting the roots of Christianity--the belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of the living God--many titles have been given him; among them is Jesus of Nazareth. Nazareth was the city from which Jesus traveled to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. Situated in Lower Galilee, it occupies a natural amphitheater-like setting on the southern slope of Mount Jebel es-Sikh. The ancient section of town features stone homes layered in hanging tiers. The terraces are carved from

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How To Deal With Others

In all applications of the fascination with people, you are encouraged to remember that your first goal, always and reliability, is a feeling of happiness in their minds. You do not have to try to encourage people to behave in a manner which you have created your own feel good about themselves. This is an important first step. When conditions are deemed safe, then you are ready to attack and then just switch.

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The Power of Being Solo

Every successful conce is the result of a One-Man Power. Cooperation, technically, is an iridescent dream things cooperate because the man makes them. He cements them by his will. But find this Man, and get his confidence, and his weary eyes will look into yours and the cry of his heart shall echo in your ears. "O, for some one to help me bear this burden!" Then he will tell you of his endless search for Ability, and of his continual disappointments and thwartings in trying to get some one to help himself by helping him.

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The Trinity

As I reflected on the trinity, and asked for guidance, divine understanding, a symbol to help me understand this, which is not meant to be understood as a theological dichotomy as it has been done so far, aspect of God, I suddenly had the image of a diamond. One diamond, but with several facets. You will see a different facet reflected depending on the light of that moment, the angle, but it is that same diamond, not a separate diamond. Such is God. With that and the Bible, c

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By Jaco Beukes
Christian Coaching

Coaching is a modern-day phenomenon that is taking the world by storm. This discipline has proven to deliver excellent results for people from various backgrounds. Helping people pursue their goals and turn their dreams into reality. Coaching differs from counselling (which is intended for people who want to overcome painful experiences from their past), as it is focussed on building a vision for the future and move forward towards it. In order to help people achieve specific

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Catholics’ Faith in Francis (or the Church) is Misplaced

“Even if a day arrives when the Catholic Church is pure, none of us will live to see it,” says Margery Eagan in her Boston Globe article (1-29-18) discussing the pope’s visit to Chile. Some people can stumble over the truth, get up and go on as if nothing ever happened. Dr. Richard Ruhling, author on current events and Bible topics, applies this to what’s happening with Catholics. He says people’s faith dictates their actions—if your house is on fire, you get out. If we see the church fitting the Bible description of apostasy, shouldn’t we get out too?

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The Word of your Life - Your Human Identity

From the moment we are born we start a process of communication between ourselves and those around us. Inherent in all of us is a need for attention and to impress others. How well we do it determines our rewards in life. For this reason it is vital that we develop the image we would like to project to the world.

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Why You Need A Coach

When you hear the word “coach”, what comes first into your mind? Do you picture a basketball team with a man/woman shouting out directions? Or perhaps a football team with a man/woman pacing to and fro and calling out the names of the players? Coaching is no longer reserved to sports teams; it is now one of the key concepts in leadership and management. Why is coaching popular? Coaching levels the playing field.r

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GOD's WORK ETHICS

GOD'S WORK ETHICS ( genesis 1 and2) God has work ethics Which when followed will definitely lead to a successful career. These work ethics are embedded in the creation system. One of the greatest secrets of life is seen in work. How you work, when you work and your general attitude towards your work will determine how fast you grow in it and how far you can go in the ultimate. You can see God's work ethics outlined in genesis verse one and two. They are basically

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Is it Time to Blend Drudge's “Have Exit Plan” with Christ's Warning to Flee Military or Martial Law?

Many see trouble coming from government spending and then printing money non-stop. And the gov is preparing for the trouble by buying billions of bullets and armored vehicles. The Bible has warnings for what we see. Before Christ saves us in the sky, heeding His words could save us in the cities. Media mogul Matt Drudge has nearly a billion visitors to Drudge.com monthly, so when he tweeted , “Have an exit plan!” What did he mean?

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By Mary Wilkey
Some Thoughts on the Bible Versus Other Revelations

Why do some people insist that we read only the Bible and not other books, articles, etc. about the Word of God? The Bible, of course, must be the ultimate authority, as the inspired Word of God. But to disregard other people's thoughts (which also, by the way, may be inspired by God) is to assume that no one today receives any deeper revelation or another way of looking at any given issue. To ignore other people's insights is unwise, because, as some sage once said, "Every

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19 LAWS OF MAGNETIC DEVELOPMENT

FIRST LAW: Discovery of endowment. The limits of magnetic endowment latent in every normal person emerge only through prolonged effort in the culture of magnetism. SECOND LAW: Difficult environment. Magnetism develops in direct proportion to the difficulty of environment. THIRD LAW: Magnetic intention. Magnetism evolves solely through multiplication of endowment into environment by the persistent magnetic intention.

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Why the Bad Weather—This Theory May Be As Good As Any

The cover story of Popular Science, Sept 1995 reported a little know Pentagon project, stating that bad weather is coming. If you can control your enemy by weather, that's good, but are we the enemy? The National Weather Service tweeted that snow, ice, strong winds, and flooding will plague the East Coast from Florida to New England with record-breaking cold and the worst weather in history (again!) USA Today, 1-3-18.

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A Biblical Answer to the Omnibus-Muslim Problem

Summary: The Omnibus Budget Bill to be voted Friday, Dec 11, will provide $1.2 Billion for “nearly 700,000 green cards – or lifetime residency cards – to migrants from Muslim nations over the next five years (as we did over the last five years),” said Senator Sessions of AL, re Friday’s vote. Readers should email congressman.

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How to Destroy Your Church: Don’t Look in the Mirror

Mirrors are useful things. They show us when we need to comb our hair, reveal the ketchup stain just out of sight on our shirt, and help us to get the specks out of our eyes. And because of that last item, if you want to destroy your church, you should never – figuratively speaking – “look in the mirror.” nnDon’t spend time examining yourself for sin. Don’t put your words, actions, attitudes, and thoughts to the test. Don’t do group evaluations to see whether th

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By Rev Michael Bresciani
Prophecy: The Rock that Cannot Be Moved

After a lifetime studying and proclaiming Biblical prophecy it is now apparent that, in this turbulent and unstable world, prophecy is along with the Savior who it points to, the only immovable rock known to man, past, present or future. One of the keys to understanding prophecy is the knowledge that it is telling the will and counsel of God including past, present and future. The idea that it is a smattering of future projections like Arthur C. Clarke or Aldous Huxley might

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Sweat the Small Stuff

When I played hockey, the best referees always set a consistent, high standard of play for each game. They noticed - and called - every infraction, no matter how minor it seemed. Ironically, their strict enforcement of the rules led to an amazing freedom for us as players. A clearly defined set of standards allowed us to focus on the important thing - playing the game to the best of our ability. When referees ignore "small stuff", players quickly test how far they can bend the rules without getting penalized.

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By Nancy Detweiler
34th Day of Lent – Preparing for Transfiguration

Jesus incarnated to show us the Way to our own personal ascension into higher consciousness … to lead us along the Path to becoming a Christed being—an anointed one. Each of the five major stages in Jesus’ life depict our own journey into spiritual adulthood. His birth signifies our spiritual awakening to the Christ energy within us. nn nnThe Divine Self (Elizabeth Claire Prophet)n nHeretofore, I have referred to the middle figure in the Divine Self Illustration as the

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God, How Come I'm Not Rich?

Ever since my teenage years I had always believed that I would amount to something, I would do something really important and become a real benefit to all of mankind. Well here I am approaching my sixtieth birthday, I was laid off four years ago and here I am sitting at my computer wondering what went wrong. My wife calls me cursed and a loser and my kids say that the employers who were supposed to call me back were just playing a joke on me.

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Drug Companies Pay MDs to Prescribe Opioids that Kill 33,000 Yearly

$46 million was paid to 68,000 MDs for their opioid prescriptions as kick-backs, according to the CDC. “This is outrageous and just the latest example of how drug companies are killing people with their products,” says Dr. Richard Ruhling, a retired physician who once relieved a doctor for a week in a pain clinic where everyone who came in was addicted to opioids or xanax. Ruhling cites his own experiences to indicate this problem shouldn’t have to exist. His solution? Doctors should quit prescribing those drugs that are so addictive.

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Proven Strategies to Increase Your Self-Esteem

Recently I saw an interesting news report about a famous model who decided to get her legs insured. Her legs were a highly marketable asset, so it was important to her and her modeling agency to make sure they would be protected against any potential injury or harm. Her right leg was insured for $600,000, but her left leg was "only" insured for $500,000. A hundred thousand dollars is a big difference for the same set of legs! The reason for the price difference was because h

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By Kurt Steinbrueck
5 Ways For Churches to Keep Members and Convert Visitors

Studies have also shown that the average church will loose about 10% of their members each year and will only convert about 15% of visitors to becoming members. This means that a church has to attract the equivalent of 75% of their church size in new members each year just to maintain their church size. If you have a church of 200 members, you have to have about 150 visitors each year to keep your church around 200 members. That’s 150 visitors for no church growth.nn The Be

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Cancer and Liars When “Talking All the Health Benefits” of Coffee

A World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) report has reversed a 25-year-old categorization of coffee from a “possible carcinogen” to “inadequate evidence” that it causes cancer. (Mercola.com) They should have looked back 35 years to the New England journal of Medicine report. “A strong association between coffee consumption and pancreatic cancer was evident in both sexes” in a study of 369 cases of pancreatic cancer with 644 controls. This association was not affected by controlling for cigarette use. NEJM, 3-12-1981.r

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I Want a Faith Like That

One night, my 6 year old daughter became sick with a virus in the middle of the night. She came and climbed in my bed and said she didn’t feel good. For some reason, my children haven’t grasped the concept of going to the bathroom if they feel like they are going to throw up. Therefore, ...

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Is it Time to Blend Drudge’s “Have Exit Plan” with Christ’s Warning to Flee Military or Martial Law?

Summary: Many see trouble coming from government spending and then printing money non-stop. And the gov is preparing for the trouble by buying billions of bullets and armored vehicles. The Bible has warnings for what we see. Before Christ saves us in the sky, heeding His words could save us in the cities. Media mogul Matt Drudge has nearly a billion visitors to Drudge.com monthly, so when he tweeted , “Have an exit plan!” What did he mean?

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Three sure ways to know God will rescue us.

Okay, so I’m a silly chica. Monday through Saturday I work an average of 15 hours a day. I know, I know, got to slow down. Hard to do because I just delight in what I do. But, when Sunday comes around, look out—life gets better. All day is dedicated to the Lord, family, and friends. This past Sunday night I had two lovely friends over. “Got any sugar for the coffee?” one asked. “Hmm…” I said as I opened the cabinet door, “Let’s see, sugar, sugar…”

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Esoteric Christianity

This 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 of the Christ impulse.nnWhen levels of initiation are taken into account, the import of the Christ event referred to by Rudolf Steiner as “The Mystery of Golgotha” becomes cle

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By Mary Wilkey
Making it Easier to Have Faith

Many times I've heard non-believers say that exercising faith for healing (or anything else) is a denial of fact. Au contraire! Let's get this thing straight, once and for all... faith does not deny fact. Faith changes fact! When a believe declares he is healed of, say, a sprained ankle, but continues to limp, many will accuse him of denying fact. Well, I'm here to tell you that that non-believe has no clue that the ankle received instant healing the moment the believe prayed

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