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I'm always amazed when I hear football coaches or players refer to the names for certain plays. And I'm not just talking about, say, a two-word phrase like "flea flicker." There are complex calls that the quarterback barks out, which his teammates need to have studied the playbook deeply to understand and be fluent in. We all remember when Peyton Manning was yelling "Omaha" at the line of scrimmage and viewers and spectators could just sit by and scratch our heads. Recently a

It’s my normal habit to talk to some persons when I am on a city road. I could do so because I am never in a hurry to return home being a retired senior citizen. Talking to the underprivileged gives me greater joy. There are millions of handicapped persons in the world today. Statistics show that every eighth child born is a disadvantaged child. The disability may be, blindness, deformed body, mentally challenged, eunuch and mute. Some of these would come to light only in l

Vegetarianism 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, according to Genesis, is totally nonviolent and vegetarian (1:29-30). God found the Garden of Eden "very good," and God created animals as companions and helpers for Adam, not his supper (2:1

One surefire way to destroy your church is to hang a placard around the neck of each person in leadership that says “Do Not Touch!” When you do so, the person becomes exempt from the tap of reproof, relieved from the hand of correction, unaccountable to any accountability. nnCongregations sometimes grant these placards because they revere their leadership or because they are conditioned to obey those in authority. But many times, leaders themselves declare that they are â

I have watched many heartbreaking stories on youtube about children with deadly diseases that eventually take the life of these little children and the parents more times than not ask how come God took the life of my little child. I have been looking into this question and what I have found is very upsetting.

Sending your teenager daughter or son for education in a boarding is a huge decision for any parent to make, so being well informed is crucial. Religious versus traditional boarding school Religious boarding schools emphasises a lot on spiritual approach, which is ideal for teen coming from Christian homes. Alte atively, tradition boarding schools offer discipline, structure and non-religious morals and principles. Signs your teen might need Christian boarding school • Teen

The common argument that any name is acceptable for calling on the heavenly Father not only violates the sanctity of Yahweh’s revealed, personal Name, but also is an assault on True Worship. Now a push to unite all worship into monolithic, New Age religion is accomplishing its goals in the same way—exploiting key words that are important to proper worship and redefining them for mass consumption and unholy ends. In the 44th chapter of Jeremiah we find our Heavenly Father

Are you looking for motivation to read your Bible today? There are many good reasons to do so; here are five. Any one of them should provide the inspiration you need to take action and follow through on your desire for some quality Bible-time. Read the Bible today because . . . 1. The Bible is the authentic and authoritative Word of God. Imagine if Jesus Christ knocked on your front door and offered to come inside and have a face-to-face conversation with you. Wouldn't that

While in Caesarea Philippi, Jesus Christ asked His disciples who people thought He was. And they answered him, some said John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah or another prophet. Probing further, Jesus wanted his friends to tell him who they thought he was. Simon Peter answered that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God. To which Jesus responded that Peter was blessed because flesh and blood did not reveal this to him, but the Father in heaven did. (Matthew, Chapter 16:13-17) Th

Reading the Bible is critical to your spiritual growth. The Word of God is our daily bread, and without it you'll become a weak and ineffective Christian. So it's vital to spend quality time in the Bible every day. To improve your Bible reading, be sure to avoid these 3 big mistakes. Bible Reading Mistake #1 - Not praying before reading. Perhaps you are so eager to get into the Word, you forget to ask God for help to understand what you are about to read. This is easy to do

nEaster Sunday Morning at Springfield Christian Churchnn“Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why do you weep?’ …. Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’ She turned around and said to him in Hebrew, ‘Rabbuli!’ which means, My Teacher. Jesus said to her, ‘Do not come near me; for I have not yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.’ Then Mary of Magdala came and brought glad tidings to

Ignorance 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.nnAs the clergy abuse crisis within the Roman Catholic Church has proved, Americans are all too willing to ignore evidence of child abuse when it occurs in the context of religious organizations. Until very recently, willed denial was the primary response to this devasta

Our lives are worth more than gold or silver or any other riches this world has to offer. God sent His promise to us. Jesus Christ is the Promise from God that none should perish, but through belief have eternal life. A Promise from God is a promise kept. We hear promises every day…it could be from your spouse, a friend, your child or even a politician…which we all know they never keep a promise. Why is it that we are so ready to believe all of these before we ever believ

Beginnings are important. “As the twig is bent, the tree is inclined.” So it was that as America was beginning, “the devil was in the details” for seven movements destined to affect millions. 1. Karl Marx wrote The Communist Manifesto, which still appeals to millions in Latin America where poverty and lack of education combine to make those Catholic nations vulnerable, which is why Rome sees Communist as an enemy, but it’s so favorable to socialism. The pope allegedly told Michael Moore that Capitalism is sin.

“Ask your doctor” linked to a million ads has brought the US into bondage for profit$ when knowing the truth would set most people free from pharma for a better life.

The 10th quality required to achieve higher consciousness is ZEAL.nnQuoting Fillmore: "Zeal is the affirmative impulse of existence; its command is, 'Go forward!' Zeal is the mighty force that incites all things to action; the eternal urge behind all things. To be without zeal is to be without the zest of living. Zeal and enthusiasm incite to glorious achievement in every ideal that the mind conceives."nnQuoting Fillmore: "ZEAL SHOULD BE TEMPERED WITH WISDOM. Some persons get

A PLAQUE ON THE WALLrnA few days ago, I wrote a blog post about the Bag of M&M's that I thought that I deserved. I have thought about those ideas often in the last few days. I am never quite sure how that Bag of M&M's might come back to me, but in the last day or two, I have gotten a couple of answers. Yesterday, my wife and I, and two of our friends went out to dinner......by the way...the chargrilled Ribeye at Outback was great. Of course, the bloomin' onion goes without sa

Have you ever felt restricted or unable to communicate what is most important to you to your spouse, or partner? Think about that for a moment. Let’s say you came to them and said, "you know honey I wanted to tell you sooner but"...and their response is something like, "I've always been here for you, you can tell me anything". What inside of you made you feel as if you couldn't reveal a deeper, intimate and perhaps private thought to that person? Was it fear, anxiety or a p

Prior to Jesus ascending to heaven, He told His disciples that He would send His Helper. John 14:26 tells us, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name" The Lord wants us to live and abide in Him. He wants to bless us with a life of righteousness and to give us every good gift He has for us. In order to do that He has given us His Spirit, the Holy Spirit. He has plays many roles in our lives. 1. He is our Guide into God's will God didn't want us

Giving farewell to the dear ones is not an easy thing for anyone. It is difficult to plan Christian funeral in the midst of a stressed and burdensome moment. When your dear person leaves you forever, then it is really difficult to accept the fact suddenly. rnEvery religion has distinct traditions and rituals related to different ceremonies. In a society, these are important to follow. There is a variety in the Christian ceremony too. From birth to death, there are many ceremo

If there is anything more challenging, more rewarding and more frustrating that working with a group of contemporary teenagers, no one has figured it out yet. As a youth group leader, whether you're a pastor, a helper or a parent, you already know that. Picking great Christian gifts to motivate and inspire your youth group isn't as hard as it may seem when all your ideas are greeted with "that's so not cool". (Admit it; you've heard it once or twice. We all have!) You just ha

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, Mark 4:26-29 spells out that there is mystery at the heart of spiritual growth—we don’t always see or understand how it happens! Eugene Peterson says it well: The assumption of

Have you ever prayed this prayer? "Open my eyes that I may seer Wonderful things in your law." This prayer was written about 3,000 years ago. You can find it in Psalm 119:18. It's a request to experience wonderful things by reading the Bible. The psalmist expected to see something wonderful by reading God's Word, which he calls "law" or "instruction". The Bible is a book of instruction – it teaches us many things about God and ourselves and our world. When you read the Bi

Usually, we call an event a miracle when we think it is impossible for something to happen, right here and now. Miracles start to happen when we stop being apathetic or indifferent. Like anything or everything else, miracles also come in different and various sizes, some large and some small, but they are still miracles. Consequently, a miracle is not only some unexplained, supernatural circumstance. They could actually originate from you and me. Don’t you think that any mi

Have you ever got into a situation where a group of people or an individual misuses your charity or abuses your trust with hurtful acts of the physical and mental type? If we were to ask anyone this question I am pretty sure they would have a list of injustice and hurt caused by another. This can cause one to hold grudges and to develop hate for another. Sometimes the sound of someone’s name is enough to send one into a hateful rage or cause a frown. But with that kind of a

Have you ever wondered whether or not you were truly saved? Perhaps you have wondered whether or not a close friend or family member who professes faith in Christ is saved, despite the way the live. Believe it or not the Bible does give us some ways to test ourselves and give us some assurance of our salvation. We will examine some of the scriptures that speak to this subject and hopefully show that not only can you see evidence of salvation in your own life, but you should a

Just the fact that we know that we hear is useless unless we actually recognize it is Him. Many of ask, " What does His Voice sound like and how can I know it ? Can I be assured that He is speaking to me?" Well, having some distinguishing marks will help you to discern when it is indeed Lord's voice that is speaking to you. God has created us to have an intimate relationship with Him and intimacy requires communication. So, we can be certain that the Lord desires to speak to

More than 100 churches have trained members to help people in financial difficulty. Those with credit card debt after the festive period might be in line to benefit from a form of Christian aid that is coming to people's rescue. The charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has set up a free three-session course entitled CAP Money to help give advice to individuals in financial difficulty, Christian Today reports. Members of more than 100 churches have trained in order to assi

Jesus Christ is risen today!rnOur triumphant Holy Day!rnHa-a-a-le-lu-hal-le-lu-ul-jah! It’s nice to be triumphant every now and then, isn’t it?rnSo much of the time we walk around feeling defeated – defeated by the powers that be, overwhelmed by our workload, subjugated by our domineering spouse (I’m talking in general terms, of course). Likewise, the church as a whole seems to be generally in a state of defeat or at least of ongoing decline. Our message and values ar

“As the days of Noah” is linked to a 9-11 clue–Numbers 9:10,11 because Noah had contact with a dead body as video explains. The text provides for Passover (historic time of judgment) a month later than usual. Israelites didn’t travel in winter, and if they took a long trip in spring and couldn’t be back for Passover, they were to keep it a month later. This 2nd clue is the reason the disciples didn’t understand Christ’s words in Matthew 25:13,14, and again it points to Passover (time of judgment) a month later for His last three Parables that were linked by “Then” (same time)

Christ criticized the Jews for disce ing the weather, but not ‘the signs of the times.’ The smiting of the winter house and summer house is linked to bad times, Amos 3. We would do well to pay attention to the context. God said He would punish Israel’s enemies for 3 or 4 transgressions in Amos 1 & 2, but then said He would also punish Israel & Judah, for 3 or 4 transgressions! We might wonder what transgressions we have done. For 3 or 4, how aboutrn#1. Kicking God and the Ten Commandments out of classrooms?

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.

It's fitting that Catholic Sports Radio is a show that you (more than likely) sit and listen to. Maybe at your computer, for example. It conjures up images of the proverbial good old days when fans would sit by a radio console listening to the broadcast of a baseball game. Meanwhile, the players are sitting anxiously in the dugout, fidgeting with whatever is part of their pre-game ritual. I've seen hockey players standing on the ice during the national anthem, their feet movi

I remember when I worked in the Olympic Movement, as the Chief Press Officer for the women's softball competition at the 2008 and 2004 Summer Olympics in Beijing and Athens, respectively. Back in our world headquarters building there was a small, rather indistinct sign in one of the offices that said, "What have you done to promote softball today?" I initially was bothered by that, thinking, "That's what *I'M* here for. The others in the office have different jobs that they'r

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.

You were invited by a friend. Your family expected you. It was Easter Sunday. Whatever the reason you decided to attend church that particular Sunday, you now understand you were exactly where you were supposed to be when you were supposed to be there. Everything that the minister had to share that day touched you. For the first time ever, you experienced the reality of God. God called and you answered. You confessed your sins and accepted the gift of salvation. Now, you have

Enjoy reading a Christian blog that shares insight and relationship tips concerning Jesus Christ. Communion with God is possible. The voice of God is something that you can learn to hear. The voice of God brings Reformation which brings transformation to mindsets, behavior patterns, physical conditions, and many other areas of our lives. Enjoy reading powerful and impactful truths shared by a pastor. If you are looking to mature in your walk with God, then consider reading an

Church cloth Church fabrics are made from polyester, viscose and metallized yarns. These fabrics are used for sewing church vestments and other products. In the creation of vestments for ministers of various ranks, a special church fabric is used, which you can buy on our website at the Rakhmanov plant. In addition to sewing church vestments, this fabric can be used to decorate the temple, as well as to conduct sacred ordinances and ceremonies. Specialists for the manufacture

Sometimes we can run across a piece of knowledge that proves to be extremely valuable in our lives. In all of my 37 years of study and involvement in psychology, there is one principle that keeps coming up over and over again because of how valuable it has been in my understanding and having ...

I was recently interviewed on a secular radio station on a sports show, both about my sports background and about Catholic Sports Radio, and since I spent ten seasons working in the NHL the interviewer asked me about fighting in hockey. And then when the interview was ending he asked me about how I've survived the two months of the pandemic without there being any live sporting events to broadcast or to watch. And it makes me think of this time that we *have* been given to re

Sending Christmas cards to family and friends continues to be an integral part of the festive winter season. People have different reactions to greetings cards; some get overjoyed while others complain of its content. However, prior to posting holiday cards, there are certain tips to keep in mind to ensure your heartfelt greetings carry the joyful spirit of Christmas. The festive season isn’t only about parties; at the core of Christmas lays the essence of sharing love with

When asked about the end of the world, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel. His 11th chapter is a running commentary on history from the time of Alexander the Great. Historically, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Grecia and Rome came from the north to fight Egypt, the king of the south, but if we fast-forward to “the time of the end” in Dan 11:40, there is a spiritual application.

I’ve never pictured myself as having any aptitude for hospital work. nnI appreciate that hospitals are an ideal context in which to offer care and compassion to persons in need, but such relationships are always short-term, and hence seem somewhat artificial to me. Certainly I could never see myself as a hospital chaplain - managing a constant turnover of such intense, short-term relationships.nnEven so, when I found myself in hospital, not through any deliberate planni

We have all heard that phrase, “the truth will set you free.’ On the one hand, truth can provide us with new insight. For any woman in our Church, learning about a past religious women’s heritage was shocking, to say the least. That truth as well was bitterly painful, when coming to the realization that you actually had been lied to by the hierarchy of your own Church. Yet, that same truth contained the grief of loss.

nnThroughout the Lenten Devotionals, I have spoken of the “God within us”---the top figure in the Illustration of our Divine Self. Elizabeth Claire Prophet, who designed this illustration, refers to the top figure as the I AM PRESENCE. This concept of I AM is important.nnIn Exodus 3:13-15, Moses asks God, “If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?”

Kids love days associated with gift-giving. Christmas usually rates high on a child’s list of favorite days at least in part because it often means a present. Your child’s birthday can be their favorite day of the year even without a tall stack of presents, however. If you take the time to make the child really feel that this is their personal holiday, it will be a day they to which they look forward with anticipation and on which they can look back with gratefulness. Bir

The factor of Change is ever-present in our lives, whether it presents itself immediately or as a subtlety over centuries of time through a tradition of some type. Let Us Leave it, With The Thought, That This Would Be Your Final Shift

It's funny that as the sports leagues start back up, the sports media want to start trying to forecast who will win which honors. Of course, the biggest individual trophy is always league MVP. Even in football, when they're still just in training camp, reporters already want to discuss who the likely best player will be at the *end* of the season. And, of course, some players -- even though they'll *say* that the team comes first, of course -- they are incentivized to win awa

The 9th quality required for us to achieve higher consciousness is Law/Order.nnQuoting Fillmore: "Divine Law is the logical process by which divine principle, or God, manifests. The inner spirit of the law is the spiritual way of life that Jesus taught and lived. Divine Law is the universal something in us of which we all are conscious, and tells us when we are doing right and when we are doing wrong. It may be defined as the innate knowing of right and wrong and this knowing

Is it really a surprise, when the term Woman Priest, is brought up, there is a myriad of responses to that? If your own Church Hierarchy for centuries never told you about it, then you certainly will be taken back by such a unique disclosure. This is where the literal divide exists, betwee Catholics who have read about actual research done on this topic, versus Catholics who know absolutely nothing about this other perspective on the issue of women being priests again in our Church. A Literal Cascade of Emotions are Verbally Targeted at Picketers