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“Only those who recognize that The COMMON GOOD conce s a man’s soul can explain why we should legislate rest on Sunday: to honor the God who on that day rose. This is why we call Sunday the Lord’s Day…For this reason…the Sabbath is the heart of all social legislation. Christian politics begins with the Sabbath. Our task is to secure it in law.” Catholic Herald, May 24, 2018. Leave it to Rome to confuse the issue, calling Sunday the Sabbath.

A Yahoo News article speculates how war could start from Israel’s attacking of Iranian forces in Syria where Russian forces support their ally. https://www.yahoo.com/news/nuclear-nightmare-war-between-russia-113000329.html The article is speculation. On the other hand, the Bible offers a view of how history may be expected to repeat that is good news.

Almost every one of us wants to keep ourselves busy in earning lots of money in order to fulfill our essential basic requirements and needs. For this purpose, we all continue running after something that could help make our dream come true. In this disturbed congested world, the Christian Community Church with the help of the Christian Social Network has taken an initiative regarding to overcome the humanitarian crisis by sending out the message of peace and serenity. rnOnce

In business, there’s the 80/20 Rule--80% of profits come from 20% of customers. In geopolitical events, 80% of what’s happening comes from 20% behind the scenes. After a 20 minute discussion with a former FEMA officer, I felt he was among 80% of the good guys. With Catholics, 80% are good Christians, doing the best they know, while 20% like leaders, secret societies, CIA & Pentagon (which had $2.3 trillion untraced funds announced the evening before 9-11) They’re responsible for 80% of what’s happening.

It was necessary to allow the universe free choice. If God killed the devil when he first rebelled, every other being would serve God from fear of the same fate if they didn’t obey God. God didn’t want that, so He had to allow the devil an opportunity to demonstrate his principles and what they would bring, and we are beginning to see it! There was war in heaven and Satan was thrown out to the earth and given access to Adam and Eve at the tree in the garden. Adam and Eve failed the test of loyalty to God by accepting the devil’s lies (Genesis 3) and a night of woe came upon this planet.

Why include discussion in a Bible study, small group, or Sunday School class? Why not just lecture, or watch a great preacher or teacher on DVD, then call it quits for the day?nnDiscussion is an essential part of every Bible study or teaching time for six important reasons:nn1. Discussion keeps people attentive. It's easy for listening to become a passive activity. If a class is composed of pure lecture (including DVDs or videos), people can tune out at any time. Discussion e

To talk more about Christian coaching or discipleship coaching to be more precise – it’s probably important to take some time to define what discipleship is if we are going to coach people to become better at it. Here are some discoveries I made after reading the book of Matthew. The essence of discipleship – What does a disciple look like? A transformed life – not just a learned behavior or even a belief system but actually being made new and taken from death to life. Bec

If you think politics today is a mess – it’s probably worse for the Catholic Church. What started as a time of hope with a new pope has turned into confusion and likely heresy.. WorldNetDaily.com Why not re-evaluate some basics. Here are some common assumptions that could mean trouble… #1. The assumption that the religion of our parents was right. With 7.7 billion people in the world divided into at least 7 major religious views, we shouldn’t assume that our parents were right, just because they loved us and seem like good people.

Singing praises to God or worshiping him opens up a window to heaven. As your praise reaches the heart of God, it becomes a two way stream of communication. As you touch God with your praise, his Holy Spirit touches you and ministers to you. Praise and worship can also open the door to blessings from God. We praise God because he is worthy of all praise. He is the maker of Heaven and earth and the entire universe. He has given us life and through his son has saved us from ete al damnation. He loves us completely despite of our short comings and sinful nature.

That Holy Book, called the Bible, is the only Book like it. While many know that it is a holy Book, they do not know exactly what the Bible is, or why it was given. Once those two thoughts can be understood, then we will be able to answer the above question satisfactorily. In an effort to be able to answer both at the same time, this outline should help to answer the question, Is the Bible something we can use to live by? To this question, the only reasonable answer is a definite Yes. 1. Yes, Because Its Author Is Divine

As America descends into a quagmire (soft boggy area) of moral debate and negative lifestyles, isn’t it time to learn from history? Many in America are like the French in the 1790’s when they threw out the Bible and had a blood bath of religious intolerance. They guillotined 40,000 and arrested 300,000 more before reinstating the Bible instead of the Goddess of Reason. This author heard a caller on a talk show say he took a semi-load of guillotines to a Catholic Church in Nebraska. History will repeat…

Whether you're a member of Christian Biker Missionaries or just a dedicated believer who loves spending their days getting as close to nature as you can get cruising down the highway, nothing brings together your two greatest loves like the hot accessories available on the market for today's Christian biker. Why today's Christian biker? Because today's Christian is reaching out to people where they live. The gospel isn't confined to the inside of the church walls anymore, and

#1. Mohammad said, "The Prophet (Mohammad) believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and (so do) the believers. Each one believes in God, His Angels, His Books, and His prophets. (They say,) ‘We make no distinction between one or another of His prophets...’" (Quran 2:285)

Talking 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. nnSin? Well, yes. But please don't focus on it too much; it really turns people off. They might get offended, and if they feel guilty they won't come back. Confession? Of course confession is an important part of

Last week I shared 8 keys with you that are required for a person to genuinely change. Here is part two which contains the other 8 keys. 9. Say “no” so we can say “yes”- Often we think we’ve said yes to things only to find our attention divided and our commitment weakened by a range of competing demands. It is impossible to truly say “yes” to things that are important until we have the courage to say “no” to the competition. Change comes when we get clear about what we desi

In his second letter to the Corinthians Paul says “We’re ambassadors for Christ…” What does it mean to be an “ambassador”? nnAmbassadors are diplomats, representatives of their country to the people and dignitaries of another country. They use their communication and problem solving skills, combined with their charm and personalities to build relationships between their native land and the people of other nations. They put their focus on those they’re trying to

Destroying a church is easy, particularly if you are in a position of leadership. Simply insist on “my way or the highway.” It’s a very equestrian position: dig in your heels like a mule, and get on your high-horse at the slightest provocation. nnIf you want to take this position, remember these simple principles: nn* If anyone disagrees with me, they are de facto in the wrong. n* My way is God’s way, so he is on my side. n* There are no grey matters, ever. Everything

Patriotism is a good thing, and we might think the New England Patriots would win the Superbowl—their odds for winning from Vegas are about 5 to 1. Nevertheless, the Philadelphia Eagles have an edge from the Bible. Whether they win or not, we can be winners to understand this biblical message. The US has just celebrated 45 years of Roe v Wade, a sad history of 60 million abortions that make the US worse tha Egypt which also killed babies, and they enslaved Israel.

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told the crowd, “Do not store up riches for yourselves here on earth, where moths and rust destroy and robbers break in and steal. Instead, store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. For your heart will always be where your richesrnare” (Matthew 6:19-21). Wikipedia defines the Prosperity Gospel as “a Christian religious belief whose proponents claim the Bible tea

Like Ben Carson who thought he could help the country, there are scores of people who might like to be president, but as President Trump is finding out, it’s a thankless job. In a nation made great by people who started and ran their own business, the idea of being a CEO is attractive. Why not consider an offer that takes it to a whole new level?

What did Jesus say to do in a time of catastrophe? There were disasters that The Lord talked about. The first was about those who lost their lives because of Pilate, & also those who lost their lives because the Tower of Siloam fell on them. Jesus used these instances, as a chance to teach those Galilaens about what their attitude ought to be in response to these disasters. They are now being faced with catastrophe after another, & they must learn what Jesus taught about the subject.

What is the definition of a friend? With one, we can relate. with one,we can be totally comforatble. With one, we can be ourselves. And with one, we can share our deepest emotions. All our fears, our aspirations, our problems, and our dreams. A friend is one, who can be counted for support at all the times. who is there for us, whenever we need him/her. Who will never laugh at us, but will laugh with us. How many of us have such a friend?

The discovery of nearly 800 children in a mass grave in Ireland (Google) prompts a deeper look at Catholic atrocities that are well-documented in recent decades, making one wonder, How could it be so extensive? One video with over 2 million views reveals the widespread pedophilia among the priests. Pope Francis may be hiding the truth to say 2%, but even at that, it would mean that 4,000 such priests are in the US, and the church was facing a crisis over his predecessor to the point that a change had to be made. (Link at bottom)

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte cited his win for presidency by 6 million votes as evidence of the church's irrelevance after their strong opposition to him. (ABC News/AP 5-22-16) Calling the bishops “sons of bitches” and hypocrits for living high when many in the country can't afford food, Duterte said he would continue to publicly disclose “the sins of the Catholic church and whether or not you are still relevant,” adding that he believes in God, but not religion!

First, if something is good for the body like exercise, it’s good many ways. Exercise lowers blood pressure, blood sugar and triglycerides. It helps attitudes, nerves, sleep, & elimination. Coffee is BAD for the body a dozen ways, and being naturally bitter, millions add sugar and cream, also negatives for health. Like Russian Roulette, which of these risks do we want?

The 2nd quality required for us to attain higher consciousness is STRENGTH. "Strength is the ability to hold fast, endure, stand firm, and stay in integrity." The Old Testament story of Samson (Judges 13:24 - 16:31) is an example of physical force. In contrast Jesus shows us the Way of Strength (Matthew 4:1-11). Following his baptism, Jesus underwent his 40 days fast in the wilderness, in preparation for his ministry. At the end of the 40 days and nights ... when Jesus was hu

Summary: Praying for America to repent is not praying like Elijah. He prayed for judgment to fall. As we approach July 27, a time when judgment has fallen in the past, maybe we should pray like Elijah did. A roomful of marines singing a popular Bible song is an interesting YouTube video, but the true spirit of Elijah means more than that praying for America to repent to avert God's judgments. Elijah prayed for God's judgments to fall so that people would repent. He prayed that it would not rain, James 5:17.

2019 is a marked year for three reasons; May 19 is marked for three. May 19, 1780 was a historic “Dark Day” (Google). Pioneers in New England couldn’t eat or read without lamps at noon. Many believed it signaled “the day of the Lord,” Joel 2:31 May 19, 1980 was a dark day anniversary 200 years later when Mt St Helens erupted on the 18th and winds took the ash over 3 northweste states. Just a coincidence, or did God mark May 19?

Gabriel tells Daniel that his vision of the ram and goat is “at the time of the end.” Dan 8:17. Verse 20 explains the horns on the ram are the Medes & Persians and the great horn on the goast was king of Grecia (Alexander the Great) BUT that was just a historical application that helps us believe what God is saying and if it is really at the time of the end, Iraq (Medes) make this half fulfilled already and the next war will not be Korea or China or Russia, but Iran. More on this in Part 3 nextr

Are you looking for a simple way to jumpstart your Bible reading efforts? If you ever struggle to find the desire or the energy to sit down and spend quality time in God’s Word, please consider this approach – read Psalm 119 and you are likely to see an increase in your appetite for God’s truth. Psalm 119 is one of the most unique chapters in the Bible. It is certainly the longest chapter, having 176 verses. This psalm is divided into 22 eight-verse stanzas. Now notice that

Over four decades ago I had a dream vision of many of the details of the second coming of Christ. It sent me on a lifetime quest to find out all I could about this great coming event. Today I am far from alone as more people than ever are having visions, dreams and revelations about this wonderful change coming to the world. One of the side benefits of the call to the prophetic ministry is the ability to disce the dreams, visions and revelations of others. Sometimes it may j

There are millions of fathers who should be honored for their role of cohesiveness in society, especially when times are tough and society's cookie seems to be crumbling. Fathers hold things together as the meaning of husband, house-band, suggests. Millions of fathers do so, even if they aren't honored. They know in their hearts that they did what they could., and who of us haven't made mistakes? An equation is supposed to be equal on both sides, but the human equation is not not always 1 + 1 = 2; sometimes it's 3 or more!

After Billy Graham lead a rally in Washington in 1952 and called for a day for the nation to pray President Harry Truman signed the National Prayer Day proclamation in 1953. The Freedom from Religion Foundation filed against the proclamation in October of 2008. Have they won? Federal judge Barbara Crabb says they have. The ruling will not be enforced until any and all challenges to it are dealt with; including any opposition the Justice Department decides to muster against t

Scientists advanced a ‘doomsday’ clock to 2 minutes till midnight. How did we get from Stephen Hawking’s 1000-year estimate (11-16-16) to his 100-year estimate (5-4-17) to nearly midnight? http://wapo.st/2Gk5AHO It’s like seismologists giving LA an 85-99% risk of a major earthquake (LA Times, 2015). Three earthquakes “rocked Califo ia” yesterday but LA is ok. (Newsweek) Scientists are guessing.

There are too many Scriptures to cite here which show that we can pray in faith for our family. Over and over again, we are told that it will go well with our children. These many Scriptures demonstrate the great fact that our families are included in the promises from God to Abraham. The Abrahamic covenant included four great blessings. They were healing, prosperity, and family well being in addition to salvation. Over four hundred years later, God added the Mosaic Law to the blessing promises in the Abrahamic covenant to deal with their sin problem. Here is how this worked.

John heard thunder from the 1st creature in Rev 6:1. The 1st creature is a lion, Rev 4:7. It's the Lion of Judah, Rev 5:5. Thunder is the 'roar' of the Lion, which is an earthquake--Joel 3:16. That's how the end-time "day of the Lord" is initiated--by an earthquake, also seen in Joel 2:10,11 & 1Thess 5:2,3.

“You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26, NIV). All of us have things related to our lives that give us our identity. Our job, family, and friends, along with our interests and hobbies, are some of these areas. They each contribute to our image of who we are. How would you like to be identified by your family and friends 20 or 30 years from now? How do you see yourself today? Do you feel blessed with the kind of family, job, and friends you have today? How about those born among the poorest of the poor, those abandoned and adopted children?

Most allergy testing for asthma focuses on inhaled allergens like pollen, mold, pet dander and dust, but he notes an overlap with foods that can cause attacks. Common food allergens can trigger an attack include animal products--especially dairy and eggs that can stimulate mucus production and plug the bronchiole tubes. That’s nothing new--it’s been known for half a century since Henry Bieler, MD wrote a classic title, “Food Is Your Best Medicine,” and for him, eggs triggered his asthma. (Amazon)

As every one of us knows that death is an unavoidable part of our lives and there is no way of denying this truth we can plan or prearrange the funeral for our near and dear ones to make their last journey without any hassle. We know that in this 21st century we all are busy in doing our day to day work. We do not get time to think about ourselves. Sometimes, we are so busy in doing our regular work that we forget about our loved ones. But, we all want to see our family happy

From astronomers to archeologists; from historians to atheists, people often discover God by surprise, but what about calamity? “Have Astronomers Found God?” is a Reader's Digest article (July, 1980) found online. Archeologist discoveries support the biblical record of Abraham's grandfather (Genesis). Historians support the rise and fall of kingdoms foretold by Daniel 2500 years ago. Famed atheist, Antony Flew, confessed faith in God after considering DNA complexity that could not have evolved by chance. Will geologists discover clues for the ''Big One” before it decimates Califo ia?

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." – Edmund Burke nnIf you really want to destroy your church quickly, here is the number one rule: zip your lips when you see something wrong. nnGot that? Don’t say anything. Don’t speak up. Don’t voice your concerns. Don’t make waves. nnInstead, when you see something wrong – when you observe sin, when you become aware of division, when you discern that people are dividing into camps, when

NY Post's story of Francis X Cabrini Church, closed in Massachusetts by court settlement in sex abuse scandal, would be a good read for most Christians. After losing an appeal to the Supreme Court, they held their last service. An 86-year old member said, “We fought the good fight. We did everything we could.” When it comes to their religious congregations, that’s more than most Americans can say.”

The biggest lie in the Bible is a bad translation of what the people exclaimed when fire came from heaven and burned the sacrifice that Elijah made on Mt Carmel. They said, “The LORD, He is God!” On the surface that sounds ok, what’s wrong with it? The fact is that 98% of people do not know that wherever you see LORD in all caps, translators removed God’s name represented by four letters, the tetragrammaton, and they substituted the title, LORD.

One of 10 ways to get rich is to marry the wealth. The Bible teaches that we can become the bride of Christ if we understand the the wedding parables. Understand means to stand under and support—do what those parables teach. 1. Each wedding parable shows we don’t understand them. The invitation is sco ed in Matthew 22. The women are asleep with lights out in Matthew 25, and Peter asked if the parable was for them in Luke 12:41.

Fake News is full of criticism for alte atives to vaccinations, but facts side with those who protest. The governor (KY) may have an easier time doing so with his kids than the public facing trouble at school if their kids aren’t vaccinated. This should not be--parents should be able to opt out and not be forced by increasing tyranny of government.

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The majority of Congress claim to be Protestant, but they failed to protest the pope’s visit when he has no business promoting Sunday [Laudato Si’] as a means to help US economy reduce greenhouse gases. If his economic ideas were so good, why are so many millions of his people wanting to come to US for better opportunities?

Happiness is the state of feeling content. Are you happy? Can you honestly say that you’re content at all times? Or, could it be that you are an emotional roller coaster: happy when things go according to your way; and sad, frustrated or mad when they’re not?

You keep in mind, that Paul believed that Jesus blood took care of the sin issue for the human race. Some in the church in Galatia were peddling a doctrine of salvation by works. Paul asks & answers bombshell questions of those Galatians who were trying to hawk this doctrine. These questions & their answers stopped their salvation by works message in its tracks. Now here are his dynamite questions & their obvious answers.

The UN theme chosen for this year is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” The Bible says, “When they shall say ‘Peace and safety,’ sudden destruction comes on them…” 1Thess 5:3. The United Nations is notorious for saying one thing and doing another. This was seen in Rwanda where people had a false sense of security because of so many UN vehicles on the streets…if you spit, you would hit one.