Faith Articles

Collaborative Christian Recovery Effortr Project ofr International Christian Recovery Coalition To each person addressed: You have the program or plans. You have the qualifications. You have the experience. You have in mind the mission. We have the basic introductory information, plus the framework, volunteers, and performers who can help enhance 12 Step Recovery and Christian Recovery as you see them linked and as being compatible and effective. You can be one and join us

The book “LAUNCHING A LEADERSHIP REVOLUTION” written by: Chris Brady & Orrin Woodward, has in it an interesting story about Ben Franklin, one that I will paraphrase. The authors wrote, when Ben Franklin was a young man, around 20 years old, a friend told him he was so disliked people would cross the street to avoid making contact with him. The book describes Benjamin as an extremely opinionated and very argumentative individual. Apparently, Ben Franklin with all his brilliance was very arrogant.

Think …on purpose Have you heard the story “The Emperor’s New Clothes”? The story is about a ruler who cares more about clothing than anything else. He hires two swindlers who promise to provide a bespoke suit of clothing like no other. They tell the Emperor they posses a very special cloth. This special cloth would appear invisible to those who are un-savvy and stupid. When these hucksters present this special cloth to the emperor, He cannot see it, but for fear of appearing stupid and un-savvy, he claims that he does. Likewise, all of those in the Emperors Company do the same.

Having a dream is essential. Getting around the right people is necessary. Getting rid of fear is key. But until you bust a move—you’re only stating a preference.

God has many promises for Christians. He promises us life and life more abundantly (John 10:10). He promises to give us long life. He promises to supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). He promises that you can do all things through him who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). He promises to give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19).

Faith Grows From the Inside Out The faith that is valid for you is what only you can feel in your heart and soul. This is your true essence awakening! It is your life long relationship that you authentically create with yourself and your higher power. It grows as you nurture it earnestly and consistently. By keeping your faith, having hope and cultivating a self liking you will create that sense of self that will experience true happiness and freedom along your journey, where

A child's first communion is a noteworthy moment for a lot of Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. When preparing for this important occasion, you'll need to invest in a communion veil, dress, shoes, rosary, and other items. In order to prepare your daughter for her first communion, you will have to do more than shoppin

At first glance, it would seem that healthy thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (known as ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many people with ADD develop unhealthy thinking patterns because they become frustrated by their challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. ...

40 Days to a Better Me: Day 07—Get Around the Right People. The old saying “birds of a feather flock together’ is true. There is nothing that will speak more about person than whom they associate with. Therefore, it is imperative that you build networks with people who will propel your life forward. The reason for this is because the people who you allow into your life on a personal level will either help to build your dreams or they will destroy them.

On a typical Saturday afte oon in my Home Based Music School, I was teaching a Voice Class and my 96-year-old mother was her usual self in her own room-watching TV after having her breakfast and morning medications. Before I continue, let me state that for a long while now privately and in my local church I had been doing a Bible Study on Mark 11:22-26. It reads: Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain be thou removed, and b

No matter what you believe in, your beliefs influence what happens in your life. This includes everything from your chosen career to what you’ll accept in terms of relationships and the opportunities that flow your way. If you have too many beliefs that are fear-based, it’s hard to have faith and fully engage in life. In fact, there is a saying that goes “the opposite of fear is faith.” If you are constantly fearful, even if the fear is only imagined, it’s hard to make choic

It has been said we should be careful of what we ask for, hope for, wish for, and pray for-- as this infers we may not like what we receive. Why would someone not like the manifestation of his or her own request? Maybe the reason someone would not like the manifestation of his or her own request is, when it arrives--whatever IT is-- it catches them/us by surprise. If so, then perhaps we are surprised because at some level we are unaware of the essence of self, unaware of the true nature and power of the human-while-being.

God knows who we are prior to us given life just as there are landscape paintings, portrait, and still life in arts. He knows the capacity of each of us and from such power is given. This is why we see children achieving and excelling in some field/s of endeavour for later on in life this is what they’d be called for to do. While others are not given too much to bear, there are some who are given tasks that shape history or mold humanity. Just as the famous line from Spiderm

Friday, March 9.2012 I was on my way to work. I left home about 7:40am. I take the same route: Morningwood Drive to Cashell Ct, turn right then left on Bowie Mill Road. Turn left at Muncaster Mill Road and then a quick right on Needwood Road. Needwood Road has a small lake and I always take a glance at it, check the water level and admire the trees. Then I start my prayer and meditation. This road has a lot of speed bumps so I figure rather than be mad the whole time driving

Last week, I received an email from a friend asking if I wanted to host a few angels in my home. At first glance it seemed like a cheesy chain mail offer, but after I read the first sentence it became clear how very real this offer was. Without hesitation or even reading the entire email, I accepted. As it turns out I am hosting not just any angels (as if this wouldn’t have been beautiful enough!) but five powerful Archangels: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel and Metatron. T

How many times have you heard preachers and well meaning Christians tell you how much God loves you? Of course in one sense, this is true. John 3:16 tells us that God loves sinners and gave his Son, Jesus Christ, as proof of that love. Without Jesus, we would all be headed to hell. However, the scriptures also point to God’s hatred and wrath. For example Psalm 5:5-6 reads, “Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil. You will destroy those who tell lies.

We have been wonderfully and fearfully created. We are the image of the Most High God. Everything I've been searching for has been in me since conception. We are on an assigned journey in life, designed in the mind of God. Laid out before us is a maze of adventure, the choices of right and wrong and within us God's Spirit dwells, speaking to our hearts the path to follow. We have a fierce adversary who has hated us from the beginning of time. His design is to steal, kill and destroy. He will stop at nothing to have you join him in ete al suffering.

If Heaven is glorious, perfect, and complete, a place of ete al joy, peace, and love, we must then be living our worst life now! Anything short of perfection is imperfect. As Christians, no matter how great our life is here on Earth, we must know that this is only a small measure to what our lives will be in Heaven. By the same token no matter how troubled and difficult our lives are on Earth we must also know that this is as bad as it will get. In Heaven we will be free from all our troubles. If this is the case, why then are many of us living in this life as though we were here forever?

When we speak of faith, we tend to speak of it as something absolute. I have heard many people say they have to build their faith, and often I have heard people say they have no faith is this or that, in him or her. In this way faith is either there or it is not, or so it seems. On the other hand, when you think of faith it seems to be something that is more flexible than water, stronger than steel, and perhaps faster than a speeding bullet - but what is it?

Molded Clayr By: Patrice Perkins My title choice, “Molded Clay”, is an analogy. I am using this analogy because in life, we are formed into many different shapes to accommodate life, and at each turn, transformations occur so frequent until your personality or way of living your life reflects what each turn has taught. This signifies learned experience. In the Beginning:

An ethical will is a document that is intended to convey your hopes, dreams and personal philosophies of life to your heirs. This document is like a prayer that you compose for these special people in your life to help guide their spirituality after you leave this world. When composing your ethical will you will want to address specific ethical issues like priorities in life, professionalism, community involvement and love. Priorities in Life One of the first ethical issues

At first glance, it would seem that healthy thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (known as ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many people with ADD develop unhealthy thinking patterns because they become frustrated by their challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. ...

40 Days to a Better Me: Day 06—you gotta have a dream! The lyrics to an old song say “If you ain’t gotta dream, how ya gonna have a dream come true?’ The sad reality is, millions of people wander through life with no dreams, no hopes, no aspirations for anything better than what they currently have. That is truly sad!r

40 Days to a Better Me: Day 08—Get Inspirationr

40 Days to a Better Me—Day 05—Have Fun When I was a boy living in the strange and distant land of Indiana, my summers were filled with the traditional family ritual of camping. Each summer we would trek to Brown County State Park, throw up a couple tents and spend a week or two there. And, I loved it!

Many years ago, my husband and I decided to divorce. We listed our house for sale. At the time it was a downward market, and houses were not selling. nnPatiently, I waited. While the house was listed, I began a search for a new home, but we were losing equity in our home every day. Our house was listed for less than what we paid for it, and we had decreased the listing price twice. I had no money to buy a new home. nnBut I was dead set on my goal—I clearly described my drea

In life we usually have a guide or instruction to show us how to get where we want to go. If we are looking for a job, we know the procedure, send resumes, fill out applications, interview and it helps if you have connections. If you want to buy a car or house, you know the procedure; check your credit score, etc. Someone has travelled that road before, so there is a blueprint for us to follow. Frank Salter’s said “you can learn from the word of God or other people’s mistakes

Millions of pilgrims, sadhus & sanyasis (monks & sages), musicians, artisans and all kinds of craftsmen are gathering on the sacred banks of river Kshipra. A drop of the nectar of immortality fell here during the öght between the gods and the demons when the universe was örst created. On astrologically determined days, millions of holy men and pilgrims take bath in the River Kshipra to wash away karmic impurities and to help the soul önd its way to freedom. It is by far th

Kelly Manu receives a Black Essence Award and a place in their Hall of Fame for impacting lives in such a positive way, she was also nominated for a Covenant Award for Country Album of The Year via GMA (Gospel Music Association) Canada. When you hear an inspirational story one would think that you would want to shout it out from the mountain tops. This was the case with Kelly Manu, a cancer survivor and a cancer miracle.

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“Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.” Psalm 50:14 The New Living Translation. Expressing gratitude is one of the most effective ways of boosting self confidence and optimism. This is because when we express gratitude our ego (and all of its baggage) is moved out of the way. Everyone has an ego. And, at its core the ego is self-centered and self seeking.

I just watched a video, at first really sparked my interest and got me excited. A opportunity to make a $2,000 investment into a $100,000 windfall. The presentation is telling the truth about how 'real wealth' is obtained, get the early, reliable investments on the front end, like most that have come out of silicone valley, you're rich ove ight. No different from this presentation. What's scary, its being mandated by the Federal government.

SYNOPSIS: The article tries to visualise the great power of devotion. The article calls for unfailing devotion towards ALMIGHTY at all times and in all circumstances. An infant not even in full clothing, thirsty & hungry in hot summer afternoon is often made a symbol of misery and you must have seen such infant in mother’s lap begging on traffic signals in poor countries. That infant is on mother’s feed and is a newborn, therefore the infant had done nothing wrong in the

The nafs is really a robust and mad foe. This is really hard to overcome this without the support of GOD. (swt). As the sturdiest enemy of the human is the nafs, the fight with the nafs is the main one that human fights.rnFaith is the second main gift Allah (swt) decided human with after the gift of Reason. Belief is the start of all golly. This is the arrival gate of the maturity path which creates human different and superior to different other creatures. This is the second

A voice within......we all have one - we just need to listen. It's a parents dream to be a witness to their child's first words. There was a time when it was easy to speak my little words of expression from that point in my life and receive a smile from my mother. But, as time went on my words became of little interest. My words needed to project my mothers thoughts, attitude and actions for if they didn't, I was punished mentally, physically - anyway to instill "she" was authority.

There once lived a man whose only conce was to rid the world of adversity, anxiety, and unfai ess. After many years of research and contemplation, he concocted a brew of special ingredients. He then produced and bottled his concoction in mass quantities, hung out his shingle, and took the product to market. He called his invention “Happiness.” In a very short while, there were lines outside his door, wrapping around the city block corner. Orders for the invention came from the four corners of the earth. Success was his, he thought.

Spoken of by the prophets 2,000 years before his birth, being sent to a lost and dying world to set right what Adam had failed to do. A plan by Almighty God to restore your relationship with himself. The 'cornerstone' which would become the stumbling block to many. Where is the Messiah? How long will our God, Jehovah, let us suffer at the hands of the Romans? Surely he will send a mighty all conquering King to give Israel, his chosen, their Glory once again.

We are taught that prayer is one of the most important aspects in a believer’s life and that if we do it correctly, we can achieve amazing results. Yet there are so many people who complain their prayers are left unanswered. Why are some prayers answered while others aren't? Can we make mistakes when praying? Is there a right way to pray? First of all, prayer is an act of communication, not a one-way monologue. We have to learn to choose our words but we also have to learn

The Invention of a Lie? I guess I don’t have a sophisticated funny bone. When I watched Ricky Gervais’s "The Invention of Lying" I didn’t find it “explosively funny” as, according to the DVD cover, David Edelstein, the "New York" critic did. I didn’t even find it “a remarkably radical comedy”, as Roger Ebert, critic for the "Chicago Sun-Times" did (There was no indication of which way his thumb was pointing.). I found it a little sad. The movie describes a world in which i

Living in a universe with constant changern Faithful Choices Did you ever think that it was your choice to be here on this earth, just as much as it was also mine? It is therefore necessary that each of us must realize that the core values we hold within our heart and soul are mirror reflection of our true inner being. So I ask you, when was the last time that you have dared to reflect upon what you truly, deeply believe? Realizing one’s truth is often quite revealing... as

Religion in western culture has taught us that money is evil and wicked. Money is referred to as the root of all evil, filthy lucre, mammon, and many other names which associate it with Satan. But is it really?r

The first thing you can work on to make the coming year a great one, is your belief system. Your belief system has the power to create and destroy your life. The way you view life and everything in it (people, events, information, circumstances) is all interpreted by your belief system. So, if you believe that the world is evil and filled with violence, that is the world you will live in. If you believe that you are a helpless victim and that nothing good ever happens to you, that is the world you will live in. However, is you believe that life is good and meant to be enjoyed it will be.

"You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." Deuteronomy 6:7 I became a mom at the young age of 17. Talk about being clueless… I was completely head over heels in love with that precious little girl but I didn't really know how to help her grow up. I didn't know what I was supposed to do to prepare her to someday leave home and build a life of her own, to raise children of her own.

I watched a very disturbing video today, I wish I hadn't seen. I believe the gentleman narrating the video is a professor at a Arkansas university. He is a theologian and has spent a number of years studying the books of the Bible. He proceeds in telling how he's often heard the question asked 'why is the most powerful country ever on earth, not even mentioned in the Bible?' Well he says, it is! In the book of Jeremiah Chapter 51 verse 12-14, verse 29, 47 and verse 48 he claims the prophet is indeed speaking of America as Babylon.

I am merely dust my Lord, being tossed about in the tempest that is my life. Formed in my mother's womb, my days counted and seen by your eyes that are able to view the landscape that is ete ity. Knowing the moment I would take my first breath and the day I would exhale it the last time. Watching as I took my first step, seeing me stumble and fall as my mind began to process what a big world I've entered. Listening to every conversation my parents had invested in me and looking in disbelief as I began to chart my own course.

Have you ever received a phone call that went something like this? "Hello" "Hey, how are you?" "I'm good, how are you?" "Great, did you watch the game last night?" "Yes, great game" "Well, all of us need to get together to watch a game soon." "Sure, we need to do that." "What about this weekend?" "Uh… who is this?"

There is a unique challenge to building a ministry that can leave ministers susceptible to fear that other Christians may not have to deal with on a regular basis.

Praise you Father God, to you Lord be the Glory and Honor. This is the foundation to life, these are the building blocks on the journey of life that will Bless you in ways you could never imagine. Praising your God! God created us to be instruments of Praise, but in the darkness of this world we found our comforts in earthly things rather then Godly things. We chose to fulfill selfish desires and maybe, not intentually, ignored God who created us.

I’ll start by saying how much I learned in this course. It has laid the groundwork for assisting others in the understanding of the complexities of belief. I enjoyed the whole course and the way it was related to the ministry of the Universal Life Church. I felt the course was a very thought provoking and unique program. By looking into the history and development of western intellectual thought as is associated with the development of religion one can see how this evolution

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by fear - so much so that it prevented you from doing something you wanted to do? Believe it or not, this is a common problem faced by many people daily. Fear has the power to hold you back from taking risks, following your dreams, or becoming successful at ...