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A couple of years ago, I ran across this saying, “Bloom where you’re planted.” Immediately, the wheels in my mind began to turn. I don’t know that this phrase was spiritual in its beginnings, but I automatically began to think about how the Bible instructs us to be “fruitful”. I began to ...

Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise known as ADD, has evolved over the years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) identifies three main characteristics of the disorder: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While ADD stresses the inattention behavior, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) includes all three of the categories. The DSM-IV lists the following symptoms of the illness:nnInattention:n1. Often makes care

The Blessing of Abraham belongs to us as FatherGod’s Children and what a wonderful blessing it is. Some may say that this is just my opinion and is too good to be true, so that is why I have included a variety of scriptures in order to let FatherGod and our Lord Christ (Messiah) speak for themselves.

[1Corinthians 13:13] And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Please see the following website for scriptures pertaining to Love, Faith and Hope. http://www.lovefaithhopefellowship.com/d_Love_Faith_Hope.html HOPE Where do we as FatherGod’s Children get our Hope for a better future? Let’s make a wild guess and say from our FatherGod’s Holy Word – yes! Congratulations we are Correct!

It is always appropriate to remember the numerous things Our Lord Christ/Messiah accomplished for us during His Death, Burial and Resurrection. Therefore, we Christian Believers are: Children of FatherGod (1John 3:1-2). Ambassadors for Christ/Messiah (2Corinthians 5:20 ; 6:1). Like Christ/Messiah (1John 4:17 ; 1Corinthians 2:16). Seated at the Right Hand of FatherGod in Christ/Messiah (Ephesians 2:6). Righteous (2Corinthians 5:21). Redeemed (Colossians 1:14). Justified (Romans 5:1,9 ; 8:30). Sanctified (1Corinthians 1:30). Reconciled (Romans 5:10).

“The Twelve”: That is the designation commonly given to the first followers of the historic Jesus. The original 12 followers, or Disciples, are listed by name in the New Testament account written by the Evangelist Matthew. Following the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, they would be known as Apostles, Greek for witnesses. Among the apostles were fishermen, a farmer, a tax collector, and a revolutionary–all somewhat ordinary men. One of these disciples, Judas

WHERE IS FATHERGOD? The following scriptures assure us that our Loving Heavenly FatherGod is always present with us HIS Children. Therefore, we are always in HIS presence and have access to HIS help at all times. rn[Ephesians 4:6] One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Note: [Ephesians 1:1-2] 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. A desire to be a good citizen of the Kingdom of FatherGod should be one of the main Spiritual focuses of our Christian life. HIS Kingdom is the framework that we should keep in mind as we consciously strive to apply spiritual laws or principles from HIS Word in our daily, moment by moment life. These spiritual laws or principles include: (1) Law of Faith, (2) Law of Confession is Possession, (3) Law of Sowing and Reaping, (4) Law of Living in Love, etc.

LIVING BY FAITH, Part 1rnby Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Other topics considered for this article are: A GOOD REPORT BY FAITH. FAITH ALWAYS GIVES A GOOD REPORT. BY FAITH. FAITH THINKS, SPEAKS, AND ACTS. FAITH AND YOUR SPIRITUAL HEART. FAITH AND YOUR SOUL PROSPERITY. FAITH AND YOUR SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. LIVING CAREFREE BY FAITH. OVERVIEW In the natural world we live by oxygen, water, food, exercise, rest, sunshine, etc.

Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod’s Power is within us HIS Children and is thus always available for us to use at all times to bless our families and all of mankind. Please read the following scriptures to confirm this for yourself. Matthew 28: 18-20] 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

The intention of this article is to shed some light on a famous passage of scripture. But before I do so, let me first ask two challenging questions: 1. If we were called to see the Queen of England, what would be our attire? Most definitely, If I received an invitation to see someone of such royalty I would make certain to dress for the occasion. 2. What about if we were going to see the President in the white house? In an attempt to put our 'best foot forward', we would have taken out the best suit out of our closets, or maybe even purchase a new one.

One question that Christians often ask is, "How can I be a Christian and earn money from a business? Is it in God's will for me to be an entrepreneur?" While no one can answer the question about whether or not it is right for you to become a business-woman or business-man, you can find many instances in the scriptures where the Lord God blessed the entreprenerial endeavors of His faithful servants. I will share one such incident with you, in which a woman looked for God's pr

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. 1. Citizen Privileges and Benefits in the Kingdom of FatherGod. Each Kingdom citizen has full access to every good thing in the Kingdom. WE HAVE AN INHERITANCE! Backed by a loving, wise and kind FatherGod who extends HIS goodness to HIS people both now and in time past. It is important to realize that everything now belongs to us as FatherGod’s Children; Join Heirs with Christ/Messiah; and Members of the Living Spiritual body of Christ/Messiah.

How do you accomplish God's purpose for your life? Do you ask God to reveal His purpose to you? Do you fast for 21 days before you get to know God's purpose for your life? How do you do it? Let's look at the following points: Identify yourself with the Purpose-giver

Let Go and Let God Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Now that we’re into this new year, if we’re not careful we can become stagnant or paralyzed by the things that happened to us in 2009. But, Paul reminds us that we must not settle with the disappointments, road blocks, and set backs of the past.

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. As discussed in Part 4, in order to put on the new man we must first, understand the three-fold nature of FatherGod’s Children, which are: Holy Spirit, Soul and Body, in light of FatherGod’s desired standard for each.

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. As a reminder from part 3, our daily responsibilities provide excellent opportunities to practice and perfect our participation as a Citizen and Ambassador of the Kingdom of FatherGod. Also, in order to partake of all the Kingdom of FatherGod has to offer we must first partake of HIS divine nature which is to imitate HIM and Our Lord Christ/Messiah and strive to become more and more like Our Lord, Savior and Brother Christ/Messiah in our daily life.

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. The purposes of the Kingdom of FatherGod are two fold: (1) to help spread and establish Heaven on Earth (especially in the life of every believer), and (2) to provide for all of the daily requirements of each citizen (HIS Children) of HIS Kingdom (i.e., daily provisions). Please read below for more information on each purpose. Heaven on Earth. rn[Matthew 6] 10Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

The artist’s expression of his inner self is hidden in the art and the beauty of his painting. Look deep enough into any type of art, and you will find the mystery of an invisible dream that started of in a single seed in the heart and the very essence of the architect. If we gaze upon various arts, we might not understand the zeal and power of the hidden seed, which responded to the prophetic voice of his creator. The artist’s expression of his inner self is hidden in the

LIVING BY FAITH, Part 4rnby Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Continued from Living By Faith, Part 3. [Deuteronomy 28:7] The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. [Proverbs 23:7] For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: [Proverbs 4:20-24] 20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

Are you ready for this Christian soldier? Buckle up the belt of Truth. We're gonna get into some good tactics here. Regardless if we like it or not, we're in the midst of spiritual warfare. The main battlefront of this war is our mind and the winner wins the soul. It's time to get tactical and understand the tactics of the enemy in this spiritual war. I pray this lesson from God will help us all fight the good fight. First and foremost, let us get our armor on. Armor We wil

LIVING BY FAITH, Part 3rnby Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Continued from Living By Faith, Part 2 Appendix A - List of Scriptures Referenced In Living By Faith Parts 1 and 2. [Hebrews 11:1-3] 1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

How to Overcome Mental Obstacles, Destructive Criticisms, and Negative Judgments "The only infallible criterion of wisdom to vulgar judgments--success." -Edmund Burke, Letter to a Member of the National Assembly, 1791. No one needs to tell you that it is difficult to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. No one needs to tell you that it is an almost impossible task to overcome the odds that are stacked against you. No one needs to tell you that it is a daunting task to overcome a brick wall that is determined to hinder and block your path.

LIVING BY FAITH, Part 2rnby Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Continued from Living By Faith, Part 1. Our faith helps us to walk or live by faith and not by sight (i.e., the five senses and emotions). A good example is of this principle is contained in [Numbers chapters 13 and 14], where Moses, at FatherGod’s command, sent 12 individuals to spy out the land of Canaan.

THE ROAD TO MATURITY Spiritual growth is a process that takes a physical lifetime to complete and at times can be a painful experience on many levels. However, as long as we have breath, an openness and willingness to learn and grow, we can and will experience spiritual transformation and progressive development that will enable us to live fulfilling lives.

Stress is something that everyone in this modern world has to undergo because of the extensive pressure in their work place and their personal life and to come out of these hell like situations there is only one solutions is to look for guidance from the free meditation scripts which can be easily found once you enter the world of internet. The free meditation scripts will tell about the various ways the meditation is to be performed and how to reap the benefits from it. Basi

The Kingdom of Godr Greek: ( ???????? ??? ????, Basileia tou Theou) The kingdom of God - Basileia tou Theour The kingdom of Heaven - Basileia t? Ouran? For the past centuries there’s been a controversial myth about the kingdom of God that is to come. The miss interpretations of the end time prophecies have lead many astray. Factual evidence is about to be unravelled through biblical truths. The Revolving Truth Joh 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom (kingship, royal power) b

The end of the world! The end of this age / the last hour. Millions of Christians are confused, because they do not read the clear description of Jesus about the end of the World in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Many people believe that we live in the last days and the world is speeding to its end. The misinterpretation of Daniel’s prophecies gave birth to hundreds of end of the world books and movies, most of these movies give us the perception that our physical (

So much of the Springtime is about rebirth, getting back outdoors, enjoying the promise of emerging life all around us. It seems that with the longer days, the brighter sunshine, the colorful blooms of flowers and the blossoming trees all lend themselves to the backdrop for increasing family time spent outdoors. Spring is accompanied by the refreshed and renewed time of the vernal equinox–when night and day are just about equal. The sun begins its passage across the celesti

The Sea of Galilee is located in north-east area of Israel, in the Jordan Rift Valley, and fed by the Jordan River. It is also known as the Lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Chinneroth, Lake Kineret and Sea of Tiberias. Technically, it is a lake rather than a sea. However, at seven miles wide and thirteen miles long, it is no wonder that many people gave it the name of sea, rather than lake. The Sea of Galilee would have been a very popular place around the time that Jesus lived. It

For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his ete al power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. - Romans 1:20 Earlier this month my wife and I vacationed in the city of Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was the first time in almost 20 years of marriage that we travelled together on an airplane, the first time that I had seen the Rocky Mountains, and it was also the longest holiday we had shared in years.

In 1895, the United States Supreme Court noted that: The principle that there is a presumption of innocence in favor of the accused is the undoubted law, axiomatic and elementary, and its enforcement lies at the foundation of the administration of our criminal law. The Coffin Court, after stating this principle, pointed out that the concept is so well-established that “[i]t is stated as unquestioned in the text-books” and went on to explain that the presumption of innocence

A First Century Christian Fellowship Major Sources for Observing Early A.A.’s Apostolic Principles, Practices, and Resemblance to First Century Christianity at Work By Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved A Common Observation about “Old-School” Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous History: A.A. cofounder Dr. Bob called the first A.A. group (known as “Akron Number One”)—founded on July 4, 1935—“a Christian fellowship.” [DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers (New Yor

How to Overcome Obstacles to Goal Setting by Jodi-A Walker When people begin setting goals, they start out feeling motivated and inspired to do great things. They are pumped and ready to go. Then after encountering obstacles, in addition to getting caught up with daily activities and responsibilities, they begin to lose interest. they lose interest.They lose interest to the extent that they completely lose all interest in pursuing their goals and ambitions.

There is a lengthy article by Dave Hunt and another gentleman which squarely addresses the modern day "higher power," "disease," "spirituality," and Twelve Step secularism and admiration by many a Christian organization such as Celebrate Recovery and certainly by many in the recovery community and 12 Step Fellowships. It is important, however, to remember that there is little evidence of a monolithic CR or a monolithic AA--regardless of any rules or restrictions. And to claim

John And Claudia are two graduates of Information Technology the Both of them were twins, they had a very good upbringing, because they were both loved by their parents, they had all the good things of life because their parents are both caring and worked very hard, the father is a Director of one of the long family business his own father was having another wife who also gave birth to about 3 boys, there has been a long controversy between him and the other 3 kids of his step mum and he was actually the only son of his own mother, after so many court cases the court granted him the opportunit

Your Help, Please, With This Extraordinary Edited Manuscript Copyr OfrnDR. BOB and the Good Oldtimersr Will you, or someone you know, please help us find a steward and home for the large, edited manuscript copy of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimersr This exact copy was acquired by my deceased friend Dennis Cassidy of Connecticut from the very people instrumental in preparing and editing the original manuscript itself. It has their written edits and corrections. It has their full

How to Change Your Mindset to Accept and Plan for Success by Jodi-A Walker Success is attainable and achievable for anyone who has the mindset to receive it. Many people have not attained success because they have not prepared for, that is because if you fail to plan you plan to fail, or they subconsciously believe that they are undeserving of success. These are the people who I want to address first.

With the tongue we bless God and curse men. "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to so be." (Jas. 3: 9 - 10) What does that mean, really? It's understandable that we should not curse our fellow men.

You’re not where you want to be but you’re not where you used to be, now that’s what you call PROGRESS. Shepherding or leading people is not a simple task as some suppose. Only those who are sent by God to fulfill the office of a pastor understand its heavy mandate.

The other day I wrote an article on the arithmetic equation for having our prayers answered. A + B + F = C or affirmation plus believing plus forgiveness equals conclusion or answered prayer. Today I would like to concentrate on B or believing. What is meant by believing? The most common term used for this is faith. How much faith do you have that the prayer you prayed will be answered? In the Bible Mark 11:23- 26 says that if we truly belief in what we have affirmed such as

My attitude is by habit, therefore I call it my Habitude. Holly's Habitude. Oh, and by the way, you have a Habitude too… Is it what you would choose? Is it on Purpose? Here are 14 Things To Do Today That Will Begin To Change Your Habitude Right Now 1. Write out your core values, do it right now. I’m not asking for “who” is most important to you, I’m asking “what” is important to you. What is morally important to you, what values do you want to your children to exhibit? What do you want others to say about you?

One of the most famous stories ever written was that of the birth and death of Jesus Christ. The stories, miracle healing and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth are the main doctrine of the Christian beliefs. But who was Jesus? The average person knows very little about the history of the man at the center of Christianity. In fact it has been a subject of much debate over the centuries. Oddly there are no observer detailed accounts written or told about Jesus during his lifetime.

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:

“If you don’t really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take.” How many of us are walking down roads that are leading nowhere? How many of us have a feeling that our lives could be happier and more prosperous but our current circumstances are holding us back and making it impossible for us to succeed? I think many of us are so busy moving through our lives, that we don’t stop long enough to ask whether there is a purpose behind all of this acti

Accurate Christianity Every person is special, unique, and deserves the utmost respect. Every person is a celebrity and a king! Your boss, your teacher, your parents, and even the beggar on the corner are special and unique and deserve respect too! We were all fashioned and formed in the image and likeness of God! He is, our true and only Father and creator. Every person is the accurate offspring of God. There is only one creator of mankind; there is only One, who gives life

So how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement. Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart pins will destroy your self esteem and pull you down in ways you won’t even remember. Don’t let them destroy you, or get the best of you. So which dart pins should you avoid? Dart Pin #1: Negative Work Environmentr

We have been given a great gift from God in his grace. As believers or Christ followers we have been given the gift of eternal salvation through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Those who have accepted Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior have also gone through a transformation in their life because there is no way you can ask Jesus into your heart without it changing you as a person. As Christians we tend to keep our faith to ourselves and try not to stra

My wife and I traveled to the United States two years ago for the wedding of two great friends, Neil and Andrea. After the wedding we stayed for a few days in Frankenmuth, Michigan. As we strolled through town and browsed the many shops and countless candy stores, we found ourselves in a small health food store. While many would consider me to be a bit of a fitness freak, I am usually quite reluctant to embrace special health foods, supplements and any kind of diet craze.

Brief History Of NLP Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) began as the work of John Grinder and Richard Bandler during research done at the University of Califo ia, Santa Cruz, during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Working under the direction of social scientist, anthropologists, and linguists.

The Book of Revelations For the past decades many people were lead astray by false doctrines and religions. Fear and superstition overwhelmed and blindfolded many believers and kept them away from the true power and knowledge of Jesus Christ. I believe the reason for all this madness is, throughout the ages the focus of the gospel and the end time prophesies have always been on the darker side of things. The main focus has always been on the great evil that opposes our belief

“People don’t decide their future. They decide their habits. . . and their habits decide their future.” I still remember the impact this Wisdom Key had on my life when my mentor shared it with me for the first time. n Successful men and women of the past and present always ...

I've always been a music buff, especially the "classic rock" genre. Growing up in Toronto in the 1970's, my transistor radio was always tuned in to local AM radio stations 680 CFTR and 1050 CHUM for all the latest rock and roll hits. Disc jockeys back then seemed to have much more personality than they do today, each with their own special "hook" that made them memorable.

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 disce the right course of action. The second step of Christian stress management is opening your heart and life to Christ. He is knocking on your heart’s door (Revelatio 3:20) so invite Him in so that He can help you manage your present stressful si

I never used to like the word "content". To me contentment was another word for laziness or resignation, an easy way out for those who were tired or afraid of striving for something more. Contentment was the enemy of progress; it was something to be avoided at all costs. Today I see contentment differently. My left ear is deaf to the sound of human voices, so I can only hear conversations with my right ear. Hearing becomes difficult and distorted in rooms with a lot of background noise. Would I want to have full hearing in both ears? Of course I would.

THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELORS INSTITUTE Announces the 2011 Annual Christ-centered Addiction Professionals Conference to be held from Friday, September 30th TO Sunday, October 2nd at the Hotel Zoos in beautiful Palm Springs. The Dick B. Address on October 2, 2011 © 2011 Anonymous, All rights reserved - The Growing Christian Recovery Movement and the Role ACADC Institute can play The opportunity for our pervasive, informative, Christian Recovery Movem

In a world full of selfishness, violence and self-motivated agendas it can sometimes feel as if the love that humanity once had has become almost non-existent. The main thing we have to remember is that while the world is fallen and full of sin we still have our Heavenly Father watching over us, who is full of love for us. In fact it tells us in the Word of God that God does not only show love but He is love. The Bible has many instances in which the love that God has for us

rnAs 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 wrong for him to be there like that. Time stood still for a moment, as I stared at him. He was perfect, he was real, he just wasn't alive.My emotions raced, from rage, to despair, to

As the darkness created by social upheaval and worldwide changes grip the world, there are a few lights across the globe that offer hope, stability and a view into the marvelous grace of the living God. Bill and Gloria Gaither along with the Gaither Trio and all the participants of the “Homecoming Series,” seen by millions all across the globe, are an unparalleled gospel music beacon of hope and encouragement in a world of sinking sands. Indiana born, Bill Gaither has become

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

Through years of grocery shopping experience, I have determined that the world can be divided into two kinds of people: those who return grocery carts to their proper storage areas, and those who do not. I swell with pride each time I return my cart - and perhaps the odd straggler as well - to its proper place before leaving the parking lot.

The subtitle of Malachi Martin's best-selling “Keys of This Blood,” indicates that the super-powers are involved in a three-way struggle for world supremacy. The book may have overlooked our 500 point stock market crash a month after John Paul's visit in 1987. With the take-down of the Berlin Wall and Communism, orchestrated by President Reagan and John Paul, it looked like the west was supreme until Pope Benedict visited the US in 2008 and the economy crashed months later.

All across the nation, and even the world, there are encouraging expressions of an A.A. and a recovery approach that was all but lost for perhaps 50 years. New evidence such as rosters kept by early AAs, the contents of Anne Smith's journal, the last major talks of Dr. Bob and Bill, the revelations in the biographies of Dr. Silkworth, Lois Wilson, and Bill Wilson himself, and the mountain of materials now being placed in the Griffith Library at the Wilson House in East Dorset

My friend Mano Watsa is more than a basketball player. He was a four-time OUA Conference All-Star, two-time All-Canadian point guard and captain for the University of Waterloo. In 1999 he toured with the USA Athletes In Action team, was awarded the National TSN Award for combining excellence in athletics, academics and community involvement, and was named University of Waterloo Male Athlete of the Year. Mano is not a big man. He only stands 5’10”, yet he has a vertical of 42 inches. Was he born with a tremendous ability to jump? Hardly.

The spirit of fear within the inner man is uncompromising. If allowed to take over the reins, it will gallop along and increase speed in order to produce the substance of what is feared without regard for the consequences. Our display of frustration, irritation, depression or anger does not emanate from the brain, but from the heart of the spirit, which is the seat of man’s consciousness, individuality, mind, intellect, emotion and, of course, the location of the memory archives.

What do you do when all of a sudden your heart is pierced through with pain? The one you thought you would grow old with is suddenly lying lifeless in your bed. Or the hopes of a child fulfilling their divine call - your legacy - but instead their life is snuffed out like a candle wick. What do you do when the pain is so much to bear and your body shakes uncontrollably with the anguish of your soul. Where do you go? Who do you turn too? So many unanswered questions. Why God Why? Why did you take my friend?

Last year I was involved in a multi-car crash on one of the busiest highways in the world. Thankfully I was alone in my car and there were no serious injuries among all the drivers and passengers involved. Still, it took me a while to recover from the combined effects of whiplash and a concussion. The whiplash was easily remedied with some doctor-prescribed exercises, but the effects of the concussion were much more disturbing and harder to shake. For roughly three weeks I was disoriented and had tremendous trouble focusing on what were once routine activities.

I live in one of the most culturally diverse communities in the world. More than half of the people living in my city were born in a different country.

I have the absolute privilege of being a speaker and it is truly a privilege. It is also very rewarding to be able to help people. I want to share one of my topics with you. In my travels I come across numerous people who are having challenges in their relationships. Here is an excerpt from my series entitled, "Know the Heart of Your Spouse." I pray it encourages you.

I am not an avid golfer, but recently I joined some of my brothers-in-law and a few of their friends in playing 6 rounds of golf over the span of 72 hours. While I scored a birdie and a few pars over that marathon of 108 holes, my total scores were less than stellar.

I'm sure most of us are aware that the stats for marriages ending in divorce are at least one out of two in America! These stats are the same whether you go to church or not! What? How can the divorce rate be the same for Christians?! Then... I heard Dr. Phil confirm what I used to wonder about. If your beliefs don't dictate the way you live - except to go to church on Sunday - then you really are no different than a non-believer, and neither is your marriage. Did you know that Dr.

When you are creating a new church from scratch, it’s important to have a plan and to be consistent. A church is not about having a building; it’s about having people with whom to come and share your beliefs, preferably in a regular setting. These are the thoughts from one who has been researching what it will take to start a New Church and how best it can be created. The intent is to get you thinking about Bible Study as a means to not only start a New Church but also ho

My friend and I sat by the window at a local restaurant. Between bites, we caught up after months of not seeing each other. Then, with no warning, the fire alarm went off. We stopped for a second, then went right back to our chatting. We smelled something burning, made a comment, then right back to our talking. Firemen showed up. No one asked us to leave, so we resumed our chatting.r

While it may not always be easy to place your trust in the hands of God, especially when it becomes a test of patience as well, there's no doubt that waiting on God for the right spouse is an important part of your spiritual journey towards living a godly life. Pray to Him about your feelings, and He'll guide you down the right path. Once you've found the one that you want to spend the rest of your life with, what can you do to pave that road to "as long as you both shall liv

Help for Today’s Pastor, Minister, or Priest Who. . . Has experience with alcoholics and addicts in his church and elsewhere; wants to be of help; has heard strange things about or has conce s about A.A.; and doesn’t want expensive or expansive alte ative programs? In fact, that servant wants his church active in a knowledgeable, effective, Christian recovery effort. And, here’s what he or she can do. By Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Start with the Facts H

As a Christian Professional Organizer my solutions to organizing everything come straight from the rock solid, age old proven methods of the Bible, no messing around. I’ll take scripture and truth over trendy ideas and hypothesis any day. You see, what’s trendy is here today, gone tomorrow. Trendy is tactical, not for long term. Purposeful parenting is more strategic than tactical. Purposeful parents are thinking more about the effects of later - instead of what feels good right now.

1. BE BORN AGAIN If you haven’t been born again, follow the steps outlined in the early part of this chapter. Follow those instruction and you will receive the “lepers anointing” the first of the three anointing. 2 BE BAPTIZED IN WATER If you haven’t been baptized in water, take that step when you are baptized, recognize that God wants to do a supe atural work in your heart. Expect any lingering sinful habits or besetting sins to be broken as you are buried with him by baptism ……….. [Rom 6:4]

Americans are facing an Identity Crisis as this government pushes toward a New World Order and control of its subjects with a face of conce for the well-being of all, but a close look reveals Obamacare is everything we don't want.

You choose. It wasn’t that long ago that I was choosing the path of little resistance, which is what happens when you don’t make a decision – or even realize that there is a choice.

So what’s the politically correct word for handicap? Disabled? Or physically challenged? I say, “what does it matter?” The real question is what do you do when you’re part of this group. As one myself, I wanted to sprinkle a bit of insight to those who are tiptoeing their way, riding their wheel chair or using their white cane to settle in the workforce. If that’s you, here’s my advice.

During a vacation a few years ago, I was about to fly out of the Chicago airport. I remember that day well. The weather matched my mood perfectly. It was a gloomy day. The sky was heavy and overcast. It was quite a depressing scene. My mood, was melancholic to say the least. I remember feeling quite discouraged and generally weighed down by circumstances at the time. The rain was beating against the window of the plane heavily as we accelerated towards takeoff. Within a couple of minutes we had entered the thick cloud bank and visibility dropped to practically zero.

On my drive home recently I stopped at a traffic light. Two vehicles were idling ahead of me, also waiting for the light to turn green. Immediately in front of me was a mini-van with an ichthus fastened to its back end. What is an ichthus, you ask? Have you ever noticed the outline of a fish fastened on the back of an automobile? That is an ichthus. "Ichthus" means "fish" in Greek. It is a symbol of Christianity that dates back to the first century. Sometimes the outline contains five Greek letters in its body.

"Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation." - Henry Ward Beecher While driving through town a few days ago, I was suprised to see the sign in front of All Peoples Church. So surprised that I went home, grabbed my camera and drove back to take a picture. Not many would be able to drive by the church and miss this big, bold message: "READ THE BIBLE. IT WILL SCARE THE HELL OUT OF YOU" If I wanted, I could call the church and ask them why they posted that sign. I could choose to be offended; I could choose to dismiss it as nothing more than a well-intended play on words.

Dear Brother Francis, Please pardon my lack of exalted titles or formality you usually get, but Christ said, “call no man Father” and “all ye are brethren,” Matthew 23:8,9. Please also forgive me for breaking the principle of Matthew 18:15—I should have come to you first, but not being Catholic, I asked a Catholic friend what he thought of my letter. He liked it so well, he posted it without my consent; I'm sorry this isn't “personal.”

1, Identify the real cause of stress. 2, Events causing stress should be noted down and analyze it once in a month. 3, Your reactions to each stressful events should be recollected and compared with one another. 4, Should not give immediate response to stressful event ,always take little time to think. 5, If any tension comes ask your inner man(Mind)for a solution,he is more intelligent than you. 6, Past is past, always concentrate on future events and gather courage and willpower. 7, Do not bother about your losses,but find the reason for it and try to solve it.

At the writing of this piece Sarah Palin has not yet announced to the nation that she is going to run for President in the 2012 election. When or if she does, her name will not be alone on the republican ticket, in fact a lot of names will be on the ticket, some very worthy names. The names of Mike Huckabee, Michelle Bachman may very likely be on the top of the bill and others will be in the offing if their supporters have anything to say about it. Names like Mitt Romney, Ma

AA Origins and History The YMCA, Vermont’s “Great Awakening of 1875,” A.A.’s Founders Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) played an important, but relatively unknown, role in the lives of A.A. cofounders Bill W. and Dr. Bob. The YMCA history begins in England. In 1836, when George Williams (later, Sir George Williams) was about 16 years old and working as a sales assistant in a London draper’s store, he gave his life t

I'm here to work with you to create a step by step plan: a dynamic, workable plan enabling you to achieve your dreams. My guidance as your life coach will make it easier to identify obstacles and explore strategies to overcome them. Once you've identified the obstacles and developed strategies you'll find it easier to achieve your goals. You'll be able to reach for more and maintain a balanced life while doing it. You'll have more time for people and things you value, so you'll feel more fulfilled! Are you ready to finish this year strong? Sign up for individual coaching sessions!

We all like to have a nice car, fashionable clothes, a great income and a gorgeous home, but is achieving these things the measurement of “success”? I’ve been watching Celebrity Sober House. It’s a television show where addicted stars live together in order to practice sober living. One of the celebrities shared that she doesn’t know how to live sober because for as long as she can remember, she has never been sober.

Never mind this unarmed youth just came from a convenience store that he robbed. Never mind reports that this 300-pound youth reached into the police car and tried to grab the officer's gun. We don't really know the whole story, but the story seems lop-sided and makes the black population angry, inciting them to violence.

Most western churches are like the fig tree that Christ cursed for its pretentious foliage when it had no fruit, Matthew 21. Most American churches have music and preaching, but may lack content as the imagery suggests re the last of 7 churches, said to be lukewarm with materialism in Revelation 3:14-21. 1. The letter to the last of seven churches in Revelation is addressed to the aggelos–the messenger or preacher. He has the door closed to Christ who is outside knocking to enter. This implies that Christ is not in the chuch, in spite of music or sermons about Him.r

Before Adam received the breath of life from God his body was lifeless – his blood was not circulating, his inner organs were not functioning and he had no sense of consciousness or any awareness of his existence as an individual life-form. He might as well have been a tree stump lying on the ground.

Summary: “With 428 millio Bibles sold last year, it's still the best-seller. Why not discover the reason? Only God can foretell the future, but here are four 'when-then' omens or signs for apocalyptic events this coming spring.”

News shows across America showed clips of American Idol star Adam Lambert’s overt sexual behavior at the recent American Music Awards. Almost all the clips were preceded with advisories and warnings. When discussed it was a single comment made on the Fox News outlet that beat all. When questioned by news commentator Bill O’Reilly on the Factor Nov 24, 2009 about the propriety of the act, Lis Wiehl said that she thought it was all OK as long as it was done between the hours o

“How are we doing with time?” I asked hubby. He stuffed my suitcase in the trunk. “You’ve got plenty of time.” Expectation bubbled up in me. I was heading to St. Louis for my high school reunion. As we reached the airport, he pulled the car beside the curb in front of the Southwest counter to drop me off, and said, “It will be a fun weekend.” I grinned. “I think so.” “I’m talking about me,” he said. Funny guy. But he was right. With me gone, he would have a fun weekend. Without my endless “to do” list, my honey was going to, indeed, have fun and relax!

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

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.

Is it possible to reprogram you brain with NLP? Can reprogramming the brain change our behavior? In our last blog post, we explored a brief history of NLP (neuro linguistic programming). NLP started as a research product conducted by John Grinder and Richard Bandler in the 1960s and 1970’s under the direction of social scientist, anthropologists, and linguists at the University of Califo ia, Santa Cruz. They studied the most successful therapists in the world – those who demonstrated the ability to actually help their clients transform unhealthy behaviors.

I ask for something very different from today. First, I want to hear your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? If they are labeled as positive or negative? Now let's say you walk in the street with these thoughts. Do you think that has met you will be able to tell what you have in mind? Answer number one is up to you. However, as the two can be very generic response. Although people will not say exactly what you're thinking, they are more or less get an idea of how you feel.

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

DECISION MAKING Are you decisive? They say that is a good quality in a leadership role. Work roles aside, how DECISIVE are you where it comes to your personal life and its choices? It is true that we all make decisions in different ways. There are those that like to know a lot of information and all the choices before choosing one. Then there are those that prefer to make an easy decision so it is done and they can move on. Sometimes decision making is difficult when you and your spouse have different styles of decision making.

Out of habit, I felt for the light switch in our bathroom. I flipped it on. But, the darkness remained. My body shook with terror. Holding on to the cold, slick counter top, I leaned toward the mirror and saw a dreary gray of nothing. In desperation, I fought the urge to scratch through the glass into the darkness to find even a slight glimpse of my reflection...instead, I found the ugliness of my black world. The incurable retinal disease robbed my sight and swallowed the dreams my husband Gene and I had for us and for our three little boys.

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.

Faith is incredibly important to the Christian walk. Aside from the fact that it is our faith in Jesus Christ that saves us from eternal death, it also opens the doors for the gifts of the spirit; healing, miracles, casting out of demons and evil spirits and many more. There are many times in the Bible where Jesus healed people from sickness and diseases because of the faith that the people had that Jesus could heal them. Having faith and speaking in faith activates principle

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

Organizing for Women As a Professional Organizer, I find that one of the biggest organizational challenges facing women today is “letting go”. This goes for several areas of our lives. Whether it’s dozens of 10 year old magazines, old Christmas cards, clothes you can’t fit into (and are out of style anyway) or just things that “I might need later” we have a hard time letting go. This makes it very difficult for us to be confident (or even comfortable) in our own homes.

To quote from Catherine Ponder's book, "The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity," " . . . the masses today are lonely—lonely for a spiritual way of life that isn't just theory and doctrine, but one that works to produce health, harmony, and abundance in their lives." In one sentence, that awesome writer reveals why most Christian churches have cold pews. The people are not being fed! I have known this truth for many years, having gone on a sincere search for a spirit filled church w

What have your thoughts been like lately? Negative or Positive? It is amazing to note that anything and everything that has happened in this world first began with the power of thought. Our thoughts resides in the seat of our mind, where our will and emotions also dwell. By definition, a thought is an idea, mental picture, or opinion occurring suddenly in the mind. Our thoughts are powerful tools for we must first have a thought before anything can be created in life.

The greatest discoveries that we can make are not those of technology, but how to have health, happiness and purposeful living that brings a better destiny, says Richard Ruhling, MD. At 75, Ruhling is enjoying all of the above better than when he was 35 and had headaches that helped him realize a basic truth, that our bodies are built from what we put in our mouths and how important it is to eat a well-balanced diet rather than what seems most appealing.

A few months ago my family and I visited the beach at Christie Lake Conservation Area for a day of rest and relaxation. The people at Christie have installed a special screen that allows them to chlorinate part of the water and keep it separate from the rest of the lake.

What we’re seeing is a damnable practice of prescribing drugs for almost any symptoms when most problems are not serious and will get better without any treatment, or a simple change in diet. The oft-quoted JAMA figure of 106,000 Adverse Drug Reaction deaths (4-15-1998) were in hospitals, but 199,000 outpatient deaths (Western journal of Medicine, June, 2000) brought the total to 305,000 and for every death, 550 were sick enough to see their doctor, 40 were sick enough to be admitted to the hospital and 15 were admitted to long term care--messed up for life?

In order to buttress the title of the article, let’s take a brief look into the Christian Bible, at a scripture in Psalms 103: 7 which says: "He made his ways known to Moses, and his acts known to the children of Israel". Although Moses had a lot of access to the ways of GOD, the children of Israel “only” had access to the acts of GOD. There was a big difference between the distinct relationships GOD had with either side; and from that scripture, it can be clearly seen

#1. The rapture occurs “at the last trumpet,” 1Cor 15:52. There are 7 trumpets, preceded by a huge earthquake in Rev 8:5,6.”The earth shall shake,” Joel 3:16. “We must through much tribulation (before rapture) enter the kingdom.” Acts 14:22. #2. “In the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom” Dan 2:44. Kingdom is dominion of a king by His laws. Christ said, “Till heaven and earth pass, not one jot or tittle shall pass from the law till all be fulfilled.” Matt 5:18.

'If you can fill the unforgiving minute, With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it' from If by Rudyard Kipling, renowned Poet and Author who credited the inception of his writing career to the bullying he received as a child How has life been treating you, or how have you been treating life? We have been travelling, properly away from home for over a month.

By the end of November, the feel of Christmas starts to sink in. Christmas is the season of allowing a few cheat days in your diets, delicious grand mother’s recipe of turkey, gifts, indulging in baskets full of cookies and chocolates not to forget everyone’s favorite Santa Claus and Christmas tree lights which come in various shapes and sizes today. From net lights to LED rope lights, icicle lights to animated color-changing lights, the shops are flooded with a variety o

I've been reflecting lately on the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. When the Father welcomed his younger son home, he killed the fattened calf, he put a robe on his son, put a ring on his finger, and put sandals on his feet, and called for a serious party! Many of us have lived with the Father as the older brother for a long time, resentful that we have “done our duty” but haven’t been amply rewarded for all the blood, sweat and tears we’ve poured out in service.

Every footstep we take is in the shadow of a surrounding presence. The footprints of our life’s journey are awash in the worlds of physical or spiritual presence. Are you ready to exit from your Internet highway of presence and begin cruising up the entrance ramp onto your spiritual highway of presence? We obviously will need a certain key to unlock our journey. Our mode of transportation moves between both our physical and spiritual realms.

Did you find someone so easily, of course, when you enter this room the stranger, to be friends with almost everyone in a short time? We call such people, one of rare charm and charismatic good anyone can do. Socially empowered the people to achieve greatness so basically because the people who threw for success. He gained the trust and support of all those people out, who helped earlier. He never left without assistance. He can make anything with a large number of people behind him. All he knows he maximizes his social potential!

I'll ask you something very different from today. First, I want to hear your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Whether you label them as positive or negative? Now let's say you walk down the street with these thoughts. Want to meet someone who can tell what I had in mind? Answer number one is up to you. However, the number two can be very generic response. Although you can not say exactly what he thinks, this is more or less get an idea of how you feel.

The Jewish feasts are as valuable as gold and silver waiting to be unearthed. Watch your family be transformed as you begin to observe the Biblical feasts.They actually are an extension of the mighty power of Christ.Here are 7 convincing reasons you will want to make them a permanent aspect of your life. 1) Mighty displays of God's miraculous power were common in the early Church UNTIL the fourth century. These occurrences began to fade when the Roman emperor Constantinestepp

Since my articles entitled Prophecy 2008 and Prophecy 2009 were the most read articles of each respective year I have undertaken this piece with much care and forethought. The prophetic message has changed little in the last two years but the country has changed significantly, unfortunately the changes have not all been good. What has not changed one whit is the prophetic charge I was given almost forty years past. In no uncertain terms I can say that our economy will plumme

‘I think, therefore I am’ exclaimed Rene Descartes the famous French Philosopher. He could very well have said ‘How I think determines how I am’. Put it another way, you are what you think. Thoughts are extremely powerful tools that can determine not only our moods but also our decisions and actions. Andrew Young, Author of A Way Out of No Way says: ‘I have about concluded that wealth is a state of mind, and that anyone can acquire a wealthy state of mind by thinking rich thoughts.’

Do you dread the thought of being put on the spot without notice? Have you ever experienced being tongue tied or at a total loss for words in unexpected situations? Have you ever thought of all the things you could have or would have said after an opportunity passed or felt that what you did say probably sounded unintelligent or scattered to the listener? If so, I offer some suggestions on how to be ready for the unexpected.

It was September 1957, four young men began to pray regularly in a little school near Kells, Ireland. They persevered and prevailed in prayer, so someone was converted in January the next year. Following that, there was about one conversion every week. Twelve months later they had a weekly gathering of around fifty people at their meeting, and around a hundred other small prayer groups had sprung up in the area! They held a service the next year, which attracted a huge crowd, so they poured out onto the street.

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 own premarital experience, I offer the following suggestions on how to prepare for a victorious marriage and a poetic narrative on subsequent lessons learned when you don’t.

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 that this little black box knew where it and I were. Then I realized: “hey, that’s what it’s for!” To show me where to go—it’s a satellite navigation system! Next, it prompted m

How to Boost Your Self Esteem by Jodi-A Walker "If you have no confidence in self you are twice defeated in the race of life.” "With confidence, you have won the race before you have started.” -Marcus Garvey Confidence and having a powerful self-image is very important. Confidence and self-esteem motivate you, when other people do not. Self esteem encourages you when everything and everyone else does not.

Today is dedicated to what I hear the most; How do I get the Peace & Joy that is promised in the Bible? First we must know that we are talking about the ONLY book where every promise has come true and is still coming true. We’ll take the odds of one out of a million for the lottory and “hope” as we buy tickets but we sometimes overlook the sure fire method for Peace & Joy – and here’s the key… money isn’t the way to peace and joy anyway. I’ve been there with the extremely high paying job, title, travel, prestige blah blah blah, but I had no peace.

The concept of hell is very offensive to many people these days and has resulted in some "Bible Believing" organizations and churches removing the doctrine of hell entirely from their teachings. Their argument is that a "God of Love" would never send someone to hell to be tortured for an eternity. Unfortunately the Bible teaches that this is in fact the case, and the true question is since God does send people to hell does He actually have a purpose in doing so? To put it sim

The Bible says, Rich men [will] weep and howl, for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted…Your gold and silver cankered..You have heaped treasure for the last days,” James 5:1-3, King James.

Summary: The Bible says we wrestle against demons (Ephesians 6:12) that are fallen angels, Revelation 12:7. Many believers are unsuspecting because of false teaching that when we die we go to heaven, but the Bible teaches “the dead know not anything,” (Ecclesiastes 9:5) and there will be a resurrection.; 1Thess 4:16. Going to a places where contact with the dead is made is as dangerous as Eve talking to the devil at the tree in Genesis 3.

KEEP IT IN BALANCE—The phrase moderation is key is often over used, thus I won’t use it. However, it doesn’t matter if we are talking about your money or your diet; everything has to stay in balance. Our culture is set up to make you “FatNBroke.” You have to have discipline with your spending as well as your diet and exercise program. If you have too many pizza and beers, guess what side of the spectrum you land. I’m not talking about one meal of too many pizza and beers, but

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One could spend hours sifting through its hollowed pages and not come close to finding words as poignant and true of the Christian faith as the Lord's Prayer in the Bible. Not only does it mark a turning point in the way Jesus wishes for us to view our relationship with God, but it is essentially a prayer for the Lord taught to us by the Lord himself, giving it more gravity than we might give it credit for. It comes as no surprise that the words to the Lord's Prayer are deepl

One of the greatest laws of the Christian religion is " love your neighbor as yourself ." This is a radical statement that requires a fundamental change in perspective. Instead of focusing mainly on yourself and your own needs, you are instructed to focus equally on other human beings. This Gospel law requires openness to others and self-sacrifice. The law becomes especially challenging when we start thinking about our particular neighbors and their specific situations. What

An excellent and gentle man of my acquaintance has said, "When fifty-one per cent of the voters believe in cooperation as opposed to competition, the Ideal Commonwealth will cease to be a theory and become a fact." That men should work together for the good of all is very beautiful, and I believe the day will come when these things will be, but the simple process of fifty-one per cent of the voters casting ballots for socialism will not bring it about.

Intuition is defined as ‘instinctive knowledge’ or an impression. It is sometimes even referred as one’s inner guidance or voice. Whatever you choose to call it, intuition is unmistakable, as it seems to be a part of human design. It perhaps can be likened to one of our unnamed senses, and believe it or not, you have the capacity to develop it further. Looking back into the past, civilization would not be as far advanced as it is today without this hidden knowledge. Many influential people of our past have given credence to their ability to lend themselves to this remarkable gift.

After being told that God exists and that Jesus died for your sins, sometimes you may be left with a, "what next?" This article is intended to help people new to Christ and also people who are already devoted Christians to really grasp what that Lord wants from you now that you know the truth. "All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The film “Duel” was directed by Steven Spielberg when he was a graduate student. Within the first ten minutes of this film there was a definite shadow of foreboding presence with every turn, every hill and bend on a highway. We, the viewers, could almost feel the dread of being in our own vehicle, followed by such a treacherous specter of some type, casting an ominous presence of sheer terror.

Those of us who make the choice to walk with god and believe that Jesus died to save us from our sin are not thereby free to sin. We still have a responsibility now that we have been reborn in him to strive to live like him. It is time to put away the old ways that admittedly did not serve us well and better ourselves. How do we accomplish this ? We get into the word and see what it has to say to us. I will begin by examining some guidelines that have been set forth for us by

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

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. Pat Robertson of the 700 Club said on TV, “you have to be deaf, dumb and blind to think that this Earth that we live in only has 6,000 years of existence.” He might be right if he meant inorganic rocks when “earth was without form” in Genesis 1:2 before God created according to the rest of the chapter.

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

Summary: Daniel was told to seal his book “till the time of the end,” but his book defines that time. His vision [chazon] of a ram and goat is at the time of the end, Daniel 8:17. Historians confirm the ram as the Medes and Persians conquered by Alexander the Great, but that was not the time of the end. The unsealed meaning is a double application for Daniel's prophecies—once in history, and again in end-times when the Medes and Persians are geographically Iraq and Iran.

The Bible is either 100% true or 100% fake – if is fake, can’t be true 100% of the time, and if it’s God it has to be true or He wouldn’t all knowing therefore, not God. As a Christian Professional Organizer, I can follow “new and trendy” or I can use the age old proven methods of the Bible that have worked for thousands of years. Which would you rather have someone use when it comes to organizing your life? Will you trust something just made up by other regular people, or the manual for life that is alive and speaks to you personally! “Alive?!” you say. Yes alive!

Christian leaders and pastors are proclaiming their disdain for prognosticator Harold Camping for his latest end of the world campaign, some with disgust while others are ridiculing and condemning him outright. The rest of the world is spreading rapture humor around the media like a plague. Laughing about the second coming of Christ is no laughing matter. If I were the god of this world (Satan) I would chalk the whole matter up as a complete victory. Getting the world to lau

Our Savior was born of the tribe of Judah, spent His life with the Jews in Israel, observed and taught the “Jewish” laws, and commanded His Jewish disciples not to go to the Gentiles but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Are these facts significant, or mere accident? By downplaying these and other basic truths and detaching itself from its own roots, could Christianity have done Bible believers a great injustice?rn rnYahshua the Messiah came at Bethlehem when t

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 for a time. A short non-scientific survey conducted by self, in part out of curiosity, found that most people aren't comfortable with talking about death. That would probably give creed to

No matter where you look today, the Catholic Church is center stage either on News Media or on the Newspaper banner. Provocative Headlines abound, Will the Catholic Church still be standing after this Priest Scandal? Where amongst the cover-up, lies and deceit, can any truth be found? Will the Catholic Church, need either to close some of their Schools or Church’s to have the money for the victims of this abuse? Where can the victims find Jesus’ Ministry being mirrored by this troubled Church Hierarchy?

Reading the Bible is a crucial practice for every Christian living in the world today. Reading the Bible and learning from it is what feeds our spirit. It is what keeps us encouraged and keeps us filled with the words of God. The problem is that while the Word of God is filled with a mass of valuable information there are times that it is difficult to understand and fully grasp what you are reading. It is important that we do everything we can to understand and grasp these co

The grand object for which a gentleman exists, is to excel in company. Conversation is the mean of his distinction, the drawing-room the scene of his glory. In company, though none are "free," yet all are "equal." All therefore whom you meet, should be treated with equal respect, although interest may dictate toward each different degrees of attention. It is disrespectful to the inviter to shun any of her guests. Those whom she has honoured by asking to her house, you should sanction by admitting to your acquaintance.

Mother of pearl is incredibly popular in the Middle East, making it a huge part of many of our most popular Holy Land gifts. That very popularity has done what greed and the desire for profit usually do, however, and encouraged many mother of pearl retailers to begin manufacturing "fake" mother of pearl (iridescent plastic) and market it as the real thing. So how can you tell when it's real and when you're looking at a fraud? What is Mother of Pearl? Before you can accurately

Life is a package deal–good habits favor others while bad habits tend to entrap us, Russian scientist, Pavlov, called coffee, ‘Bad Habit Glue’–it glues bad habits together. Rats fed a balanced nutrition and given a choice of water or alcohol to drink, tended to drink water, but on a junk food, teenage diet, they preferred alcohol. Adding coffee and 11 spices made the alcohol consumption soar, but it dropped off when the animals were returned to a better diet. This means the diet we choose offers profound results.

RESURRECTION IS A LIFESTYLE - LIVE IT!

Our Savior is a spirit Being, Paul wrote in 1Corinthians 10:4. Paul called Him a. “spiritual Rock.” This at­tribute has far-reaching implications few may realize. Note exactly what he wrote: “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Messiah.” Other Biblical passages also refer to Him as the “Rock,” such as Psalm 18:2. The reference in 1Corinthians 10:4, however, is from Exodus 17 where

cancer cell: any evil condition or thing that spreads destructively; blight. white cell: the body's defense system. Your white count rises with infection as your body creates more soldiers to kill the disease. As you see by the definitions of these two cells they are in exact opposite of each other. A cancer tries to disrupt or destroy while a white cell tries to repair and bring back together the body parts affected. I particularly like this definition of White cell because as Christians we are to "fight the good fight" , being ready for battle, soldiers in God's army.

We joke about it. We dismiss it. We want to ignore it. And we don’t want to think about it. Author, Heather Bauer gives a unique twist to his influence. Bread is the Devil is the title of her book about dieting. And she discusses it on this segment on CBS’s “The Talk.” But no matter how silly, humorous and innocent we want to make him, the truth is Satan really exists. His presence in this world is as real as eating too much bread and butter brings on the next dress size.

Why do pastors preach to their congregations? Instead, in my opinion, they would be much better off ... and keep all the members of their flock ... if they would teach instead of preach. Again, in my humble opinion, preaching is what needs to be done only until the people see the light and receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. After that happens, most preacher/pastors are satisfied ... but what they fail to realize is that the new person is not satisfied. The new convert

When we look at a certain object, a painting for example – we won’t be able to appreciate what’s in it, what is painted and what else goes with it if the painting is just an inch away from our face. But if we try to take it a little further, we’ll have a clearer vision of the whole art work.

Worry is the quiet little worm that chews holes into the ship of life. It is small the drip in the roof that keeps you awake at night. It even afflicts Christians. Worry may be prodded and poked by the accumulation of stresses from commutes and work and grades and kids and relationships and money and health and bad things that happen in our world. We may worry over a decision or decisions that may bring loss as well as gain. We may worry because we feel threatened, for exampl

Summary: Recent events like solar and lunar eclipses and the nuclear talks with Iran have biblical significance. What do they signify, or do they have any relevance for us? Einstein said, “Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.” Two weeks ago, we saw a “rare” solar eclipse falling on the spring equinox accompanied by a supermoon when the moon was as close as possible to the earth. Saturday night we may see a “blood moon” due to a full lunar eclipse. So what do such signs mean?

“In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. Through him all things were made, and apart from him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never overcome it!”rnYes, it’s time to talk metaphysics!rnNo, I don’t want to talk metaphysics! I hate metaphysics! I’m too tired to talk metaphysics, a

How can I stay on the road to Heaven?

Worry is an idle word that causes stagnancy and instability in a believer’s life. It is an emotion, which demands constant attention that breeds confusion, ferments fear, and reccessitates doubt. Worry is unrelenting and can quickly wreak havoc as its unyielding tendrils of confusion seep into the relationship one has with God. As hard as it seems to not give into worry, applying these scriptural verses to your daily life will help you to surrender yourself to the hope that is in Christ Jesus, and not the wishful thinking that is often disguised by the distractions of worry.

Corinthians 6:19-20 (New International Version) 19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. “Your surroundings, home, personal care, pets, clothing, and body are all reflections of how you see and express yourself. Do these reflect your true self?” – Christine Northrup, M.D. What would you think of a person that cam

In order to understand what Youth ministries are all about, you need to first understand what their objectives are. The following list is a brief highlight of those objectives: rn• Youth ministries have a purpose of doing everything in their power to show the path to heaven to teenagers. Paul, one of Jesus' apostles, had written that he became all things to all people so that some might be saved. The purpose of the ministry is to ensure that it reaches out to the maximum nu

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FIREWALK POSSIBILITY

Spirituality is the quality of the relationship we have first with ourselves, then with others and the environment within which we exist, and finally with whatever we choose to be our ultimate reality. Spirituality may not be something that is high on a priority list during a person’s early growing years. However, as we age, grow and mature, we may discover the existence of an inner space - our private world. Some people are surprised and disturbed when they make such a self

Visiting a church is more like going on your first date. In terms of visiting a church, you are going to meet God to share your happenings. In terms of men and women, both have a different dressing format for the church. When it comes to men, you will have a wide selection including coat pants added with the necktie or standard tie. But in terms of women, there is very limited selection to select. There are specially designed Church Suits , to be worn at the church. Here come

If you are going through some difficult times and are asking God to please help, I have good news for you. I know it’s not fashionable to say this but there really is a God and He is waiting for you to reach the point of desperation where you will finally turn to Him. The purpose of this article is to reveal some of the surprising ways God works in our lives and how you can get closer to God.

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

Francis’ weekly Angelus address focused on "Thou shalt not kill," saying it applied “also to those behaviors which offend the dignity of the human person, including insulting words." The history of the papacy includes the killing of heretics who protested the title, Lord God the Pope as Luther did. The Protestant Reformers risked their lives to show the papacy as a fulfillment of the ‘little horn’ growing out of the Roman Empire (4th beast) in Daniel 7, also the harlot in Revelation 17.

“Most of you are much closer to a financial fortune [better body, romantic partnership, car, house, prosperous business, etc.] than you are even allowing yourself to purely desire, because, in the thought that it might come, you right away begin thinking of how disappointed you will be if it does not come. And so, in your lackful thought, you do not allow yourself to desire or to expect anything magnificent in terms of money; and that is the reason why, for the most part, you

Christian churches are interesting organizations. The entire purpose of the Christian church is to be a place for believers to gather for worship and share the message of Christ with people who are seeking direction. Of course, like any organization, churches want to be effective and grow, both in size and in strength. Church leaders pour countless hours and dollars into trying everything they can to make their churches grow. Here in the 21st century, there are 3 non-negotiab

With all of the hoopla over Oprah Winfrey's "New Earth" webclass with "Power of Now" author Eckhart Tolle, it is no surprise that many in the Christian community are quick to paint Mr. Tolle's teachings as unChristian if not downright evil. nnIs this accurate? nnIs it fair to paint Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" as being in opposition to Christ's teachings? nnThis is no idle question for those that have found these principles to be useful in day to day life that also hold

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 'company line' amongst evangelicals and their ilk. rnYet, the bible does make a statement to the contrary, by the prophet Isaiah! Isa 13:3 I have commanded my sanctified ones, I

There are several different types of prayer. In his letter to the Ephesians Paul instructed them to “pray with all types of prayer”. EPH 6:18 says “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints”; What are the different modes of prayer?

William James, the father of modern psychology said that the greatest discovery of our time is that we can alter our lives by altering our attitudes. So what attitude do we need to alter most? Most likely it’s our attitude toward the Creator of the universe who seems like a vengeful tyrant that allows needless suffering and who, religionists say, will send us to hell--ete al torment for mistakes that we already made. Who wants to believe in a God like that?

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 and so for what they did". Do we not realize that we harm ourselves when we hold unforgiveness in our bosoms toward each other? That is why I say forgiveness is a selfish act.

“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 doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Similarly, Billy Graham lived to be 99. We might wonder how his death signals end-time judgment that he expected when he said, If God waits much longer, he may have to apologize to Sodom.

Sometimes it is hard to enjoy your work. Cleaning up a messy house is work that is no fun at all. If you watch my husband tackle a big job you will see him model something we all need to mimic. At the end of a busy day of work, whether the project is complete or still in process, I can guarantee you will see him lying out on the floor or sitting down to sit back and take it all in. One time when we were remodeling our kitchen I found him lying on the hard cold floor and smili

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 dare You still demand our trust? What do You know of our pain? I'll see that You learn. You've visited us and we snared You. Tried and convicted You. For Indifference- to human cruelty, natural disaster, each and every unea ed pain.

Why just settle for a life of getting by and simply existing when you can live a life of excellence that brings growing prosperity into your life? You have a God given potential for excellence. Discover it and use it to live a prosperous life! Excellence is defined as "superiority, great value or worth." Obviously the areas of your life that are superior and of great value are going to produce prosperity. (While at the same time those areas of little worth produce little retu

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

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!

Success is in the blood. There are men whom fate can never keep down they march forward in a jaunty manner, and take by divine right the best of everything that the earth affords. But their success is not attained by means of the Samuel Smiles-Connecticut policy. They do not lie in wait, nor scheme, nor fawn, nor seek to adapt their sails to catch the breeze of popular favor. Still, they are ever alert and alive to any good that may come their way, and when it comes they simply appropriate it, and tarrying not, move steadily on.

As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, ‘In the time of my favour I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favour, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:1-2) Ange and I had ‘the big talk’ again the other night. You know the one! We’ve all been there. The day’s work is mostly done. You’ve just had dinner and you’re taking a moment to relax and spend som

Promoting your website can seem like a daunting, complicated task. The truth of it is that it's not a trivial undertaking. But with some plans, you can be sure that you're leaving no stone untu ed and working toward the best possible results. Step 1: Preparation - Prepare your website for the search engines - This is a critical phase where elements such as keyphrase selection and web page optimization come into play. Whether you have a website already or not, this is where you need to start.

Obama let an anti-settlement resolution pass the UN Security Council, breaking his word to them and abandoning our best ally in the Middle East to those who hate Israel--maybe setting the stage for prophecy. “The day of the Lord comes…all nations [United Nations?] will gather against Jerusalem to battle. The city shall be taken and the houses rifled and the women ravished…Then shall the Lord go forth to fight against those nations.” Zechariah 14.

“[Trump’s] victory, this summer’s Brexit vote and the growing popularity of nationalist movements across Europe have raised grave conce s…at the Vatican” (USA Today). The pope seems to want a worldwide melting pot of cultures and religions that are causing chaos and confusion in Europe as a warning to America before we are tolerant of everything and everybody.

It’s a long time discussion as what should you wear to a church. Well, there is no specific answer to this query, but the Church Suits are highly recommended above all the other options available in the market today. There are no restrictions on what you can wear to a church, but you are still suggested to stay specific while selecting the church dress. Here we will discuss why you should be specific in terms of Church dress. A concern of Respect: The Church is one of the h

The effect time has on all humans has created the science of homeostasis. The idea was first put forth by French physiologist Claude Be ard in 1865. Be ard discovered that all living organisms have internal “multiple dynamic equilibria adjustment and regulation mechanisms.” In simple terms, that means we all have an internal clock. Homeostasis is that inner knowledge of time or our ability to define a day with or without a clock or a watch. People confined in places where no

To be able to develop a close relationship with God, we need to spend quality time with Him. We need to study His Word, and let His Holy Spirit speak to us through it. We require time to spend in earnest prayer, talking to Him, praising and worshiping Him. We need time to look at nature and reflect on all the wonderful creations that He has made. And finally, we need time to spend with fellow believers, to worship together in song and have fellowship with each other, encouraging one another and building up each other’s faith by our testimonies.

Summary: The Hebrew word for divine appointment has a surprise meaning. Like keeping a job, keeping our appointments can affect our destiny. The story is told of a merchant in Bagdad who sent his servant to market for supplies, but the servant came back trembling. He said, Master, when I was in the marketplace I was jostled by someone in the crowd and when I turned I saw it was Death that jostled me. He made a threatening gesture. Lend me your horse, and I will ride to Samarra and Death will not find me.

When I started working for my last company, I hated the job. It was, in my opinion a non-challenging job with no opportunity to learn and utilize new skills or to grow in the position. I felt stuck, I felt cheated. But since my last job was basically the same, I also felt powerless to change the situation. In my frustration, I acted out. I was the rebel of the department. I had a chip on my shoulder that I dared folks to try to knock off. I took as much time off as I possibly

The Christian way of living is simple and hardly involves making any complicated decisions in life. The most important principles of Christianity involve peace, love, understanding, forgiveness, compassion and faith. To be a good Christian, one must think and do good to others which is why anyone who is willing to accept the Holy Spirit and follow the Holy Scriptures can become a Christian and follow a healthy Christian life. Christianity is one of the biggest organized relig

Writers’ block, procrastination, and a sense of overwhelm are all forms of inner resistance that most writers confront at some point in their career or level of experience. However, in spite of the productivity hindrances and creative stagnancy that originates on our internal landscape, there are ways to overcome and press through to the completion of any size writing project. KNOW & BELIEVE

To celebrate Jesus every day and witness how that celebration influences our family is my continual longing. Your family can put this identical rejuvenating influence to work. I believe these 5 questions and answers will move your home down that path. Q1. Can celebrating Jesus produce success in THIS life? A1. Living the Christian life shouldn't be an existence of getting abused by the circumstances we face every day. Jesus didn't allow the poverty to trample Him over. He off

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.rn-- 1 Cor 12:28 NKJV

All we need is Jesus-Don’t you know! Our nation is in trouble, spiritually along with morally and monetarily. If we want GOD to bless us and our country, we need to come together in unity to request for forgiveness, both equally for our nation as well as personally, in prayer, praise and worship. Psalm 33:1-3 Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre Sing t

There are an incredible amount of benefits of sending your child to a Christian school. While some of the often quoted, negative statistics about government schools should be enough, I have decided to lay out three primary benefits for those who may still need convincing. These three benefits are as follows. One benefit of a Christian school is that your child is raised among fellow Christians. As the old adage goes, “bad company corrupts good character.” By sending your

A CALL TO LEADERSHIP In order for a turning point to take place, one must change direction at some point in time. My initial turning point began in the summer of 1989. The Lord had been dealing heavily with my spirit conce ing my place in ministry. Like Jonah, I had not been going in the directio God had called me to go.

There I was, waking up in that quaint cabin in the middle of an enormous cruise ship. The soft humming of the engine played the melody of promises for the day. “Hi there,” my friend greeted me. She must have come in while my hubby left to finalize details for the day’s excursion. I yawned and stretched. “Hey,” I said half asleep. She pulled up a chair beside the bed. “I just came to see if you’re doing okay.” “I’m fine,” I said. “So, do you plan on enjoying the cruise?” What kind of a question was that?r

'She is a friend of mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.'Toni Morrison, Beloved How do you sleep? Sleep, the beloved time when care is put to rest and angels guard us. Or it would be if I was mistress of a large house in Victorian England and I had people tending to my every need.

Don't fake it, FEEL IT. Success in any situation in life is only a feeling away.rn"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 or situation is harming or destroying our life. We are mistaken. It's not circumstances that cause us to fail, but how those circumstances make us feel. The FEELING of FEAR is what destroys us.

We have all heard the saying spouted over and over from so-called evangelical Christians: "Would you like to go to heaven? Then pray a prayer and ask Jesus to come into your heart." There's only one problem: This is not found anywhere in the Bible. Not once was anyone in the Bible told to ask Jesus into their heart in order to be saved. Instead, the apostolic proclamation has always been repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ. It is scary to think of the sheer number

We all love the “just do it” slogan for Nike, we all love that leap of faith, don’t we? Some may say “Yes!” and some of you may say “No!”, and the good news is… this is for all of you! Let me make something very clear today, you are putting your faith and taking a “leap of faith” every moment, every hour, every day of your life. And what you are putting your faith into affects those of your family and loved ones. How is it we can assume that every time we get into our vehicles to go somewhere we will ALWAYS reach our destination?

Many of the saints of God are having difficulty and being fought by the enemy. This is not unusual because, if you are doing the will of the Lord, the enemy will not be your friend. Some are being fought more than others and some, seemingly heavier than others. I ask us all to be in prayer one for another. The thing that I want to address, by the Spirit of the Lord, is this...Do not allow the enemy to defeat you by reminding you of what you do not have.

One thing I learned soon after I was married is that when God speaks and really wants to get my attention, He doesn’t just say something once. Maybe it is because He knows I don’t catch on quickly. Or maybe it is yet another facet of His amazing grace and mercy. I have found that God echoes. The same scripture, idea, or theme will reappear in different places in front of me. Maybe I’ll hear it on the radio, then read something at random, chat with a friend . . . and eac

YOU ARE AN OVERCOMER Happy New Day! You have overcome and are still here to face a new day with all of its good, bad, and ugly by the grace of God, who is faithful and true to His word: (Romans 8:36-37) As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.(John 16:33) "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

Christians around the world are preparing to celebrate one of their most important holidays - Easter. This is a time when they remember the suffering and the triumph of their Savior, Jesus Christ. Easter is a time when Christians remember and acknowledge the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Many Christians will celebrate Easter with family get together and a special dinner. Just as Christians are preparing for Easter, Jews are preparing for The Passover. While Christian

Jesus’ message was entirely about the Father and not about himself. He did not make an explicit and overt claim to deity. He did not say in so many words “I am God.” What we do find are His claims to his deity. For example, Jesus said that he would send “his angels” (Matthew 13:41); elsewhere they are spoken of as “the angels of God” (Luke 12:8-9; 15:10). There are many prerogatives which Jesus claims regarding His deity. Here’s what you need to know. First, His claim to forgive sins.

THE THREE ANOINTING SPEAK OF a) Justification : our being forgiven b) sanctification: purity of heart c) Authority and power: God wants us to enjoy the fruit of all three anointing in our lives and ministries. Let us examine some men in the bible who enjoyed this “triple anointing” or “full anointing” Example 1. Melchizedek “Your strength shall be renewed day by day…..you are a priest forever like Melchizedek” [Ps 110:3-4]

NOW THERE WAS AT JOPPA, A CERTAIN DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA, WHICH BY INTERPRETATION IS CALLED DORCAS: THIS WOMAN WAS FULL OF GOOD WORKS AND ALMS-DEEDS WHICH SHE DID . AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS; THAT SHE WAS SICK AND DIED. (ACTS 9;36-37)

In this world there are some people who struggle to find their way from a very young age. Most of us fall into that category. Every once in a while, however, someone comes along who has blessed by God with a gift, a soul that seems to see and know things beyond their years. This is the story of Akiane Kramarik, a young woman with an amazing gift. "I teach and they run away," says young Akiane. "I listen and they come. My strength is my silence." For a child of nine to underst

Self-Assessment for Christians Sub-Title: “Striving for Excellence through the Power of the Holy Spirit On the day of Pentecost Peter explained the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as foretold in the Old Testament, Joel 2:28 “I will pour out my spirit on all people”, and Isaiah 44.3 “I will pour out my spirit on your off-springs and my blessings on your descendents”. God had come again into this world, this time not from without through physical contact, but from within by hi

How to Design Your Life Map by Jodi-A Walker Planning out your life is important because it allows you to be the master of your destiny and helps you to live a fulfilling life based on your goals and personal vision.

“Quick, Honey,” I said, “get your shoes in the closet, and make sure the remote controls aren’t all over the place.” The videographer from a local TV network affiliate was about to arrive. And the clips were to be used as part of my intro as I keynoted an event. So I dashed around to and fro making sure the house was pretty tidy. Crazy isn’t it? Why don’t I worry about cleaning my heart, my attitude, my habits and complaining tendencies instead?

I will never forget the first time I read a book, then saw the movie afterwards. It was "Jaws" in 1975, I was in 5th grade. It was so neat to know what was coming, yet anticipating seeing it come alive in front of you, even if you knew parts were going to be scary.

A right understanding of the differences between the wisdom of the east and the wisdom of the west will help bring many things into proper focus. Eastern wisdom ultimately stems from eastern religion. Eastern religion, such as Hinduism, is generally pantheistic. Pantheism is the belief that all things are essentially of the same essence or substance as God. Hindu pantheism leads to the belief that since all things are manifestations of God, then all things are sacred. Other e

rn Shortly after being diagnosed with late stage brain cancer, my mom began to lose her ability to communicate in words. She went from saying "I'm thirsty, please give me a glass of water." to eventually only being able to say, "Water!". Her ability to understand what was being said held up well, but the brain power necessary for her to craft a verbal response lessened day by day. I wasn't about to let the decline in my mom's verbal skills, hinder our ability to "talk". I cre

Then Peter opened his mouth and said of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. ( Acts 10: 34-35). THE APOSTLE PETER STRUGGLED FOR YEARS TO OVERCOME HIS: deeply rooted prejudice against Gentiles ( Galatians 2). Martin Luther King lived and died promoting a dream that all men are equal. Nelson Mandela suffered to see apartheid abolished.

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

When confronted with a Goliath-size problem, which way do you respond: "He’s too big to hit” or like David, “He’s too big to miss”? How many times have we had to face to this menacing ogre? As long as we live on earth, Goliath and its sidekicks will always lie ahead in some valley waiting for our dare to cross over. New levels means new devils.

"Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me." (Ezekiel 3:17, NIV)

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

Summary: In a calamity-prone world, we are one large disaster away from martial law. It can happen easily, due to economic failure, “natural” phenomena, or increasing lawlessness and a gun-grab. If you Google “martial law,” the 17 million results suggest interest in what may be impending. What happened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina may be a preview. There was a gun-grab and if you hadn't evacuated as many did, you were not free to leave.

Leprosy was the most dreaded disease in ancient Palestine. This horrible condition slowly consumed the flesh of its helpless victim. Eventually the fingers, toes and other extremities would die, rot and fall off. The unfortunate leper was banned from his community. To prevent others from coming too close, the leper was required to cry out wherever he went, “Unclean Unclean!” the victim of this disease could only expect a slow, painful and premature death.

God wants you to be a leader who gets results and makes an impact on your world! But how can you be that kind of a leader? The leaders must align their lives with the standards of the Bible. This is where we startrn---------------------- * We must handle money well, * Walk in humility * avoid moral compromise But even with all that, we can still fail to be effective in our ministry.

It's a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. The power of being unique. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten were not limited to those who possessed potential; because the truth is, everybody has potential.

Here’s a Scripture I would like to start this article with: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” n 2 ...

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” n 2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit the Lord has given us is not a spirit of fear. It’s a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Let’s see ...

Self-confidence is the substance that hard work and determination makes. It is not incumbent by the approval of others, and no matter how long you wait for that approval, you may find yourself reaching the depths of ete ity before it even approaches you. Scripture says this: “Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God.” 1 John 3:21 NIV What is this confidence? Well, if I may use biblical license and dissect this verse, we are told that confidence, or the lack there of, originates within the heart.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” n 2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit the Lord has given us is not a spirit of fear. It’s a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Let’s see ...

Vastu Consultant in Udaipur rnWhy do people believe in astrology? The answer to the question lies in the same realm as why people believe in just about any superstition. Astrology offers variety of things that many folks realize terribly desirable: data and assurance concerning the longer term, some way to be vindicated of their current scenario and future choices, and some way to feel connected to the whole cosmos.rnAstrology shares this with several alternative beliefs that

Many of us struggle with knowing when we are ready to forgive. How do you know when you’re ready to forgive someone? When you get rid of your anger? When you’re no longer upset? When you stop hurting? When your offender apologizes or asks for forgiveness? The answer to all of these questions is “no” because they all deal primarily with how you feel. When it comes to forgiveness, it’s not about how you feel; it’s about the choice you make to forgive. Yes, forgivene

Many people who like to attack Christianity will tell a Christian that based on what their Bible teaches they have no right to mock or ridicule other people in any way. They do this because they want to set up a basis by which they themselves can mock and trample over the doctrines of the Bible and Christianity without receiving any sort of response. The Bible gives numerous examples of both Christ and Christians mocking unbelievers, but only when a given situation calls for

No woman is worthy to be a wife who on the day of her marriage is not absolutely and entirely lost in an atmosphere of love and perfect trust; the supreme sacredness of the relation is the only thing which, at the time, should possess her soul.

Many people think fear is a normal and acceptable part of life. I've even heard some people say, "There's nothing wrong with having just a little fear." Nothing could be further from the truth. Fear is anything but normal. From a natural perspective, fear is associated with simply being afraid. But spiritually speaking, fear is actually twisted faith. It is having faith in the devil and what he can do, rather than having faith in God and His Word. Fear isn't just a feeling, i

"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise". (Hebrews 10:36). SOMETIMES WE GET FOOLED INTO BELIEVING THAT OUR DESTINY will just drop in our lap and the promises of God will automatically manifest themselves, but that's not the case. God does not refine you, train you, transform you, or renew you instantly. He puts you through a process -- a series of inevitable, successive events that cause you to be stretched to the utmost extremes and to go beyond your normal limits or comfort zone.

There seems to be a lot of confusion among Christians about the need to follow the Ten Commandment law of God. Many have been unable to differentiate between the ceremonial law, also called the Ordinances, that were done away with at the cross, and the Ten Commandments, which are ete al. This misunderstanding has led some to conclude that all Ten of the Commandments have been abolished and that we are now “Under Grace not the Law”.

I’ve had a couple of really interesting coaching conversations lately that have reminded me about just how many people seem to find themselves in a very disempowered state. The most amazing thing about how they feel though, is that it’s something they’ve chosen themselves by giving away power that is rightfully theirs. There are so many creative ways people let go of power that belongs to them and then find themselves in terribly unhappy situation that they feel completely un

Starting a New Church can be a daunting event for those that are not sure what is needed and troublesome for those that do. There are companies that will help you and there are many documents available (found on the internet and in bookstores) on what is needed to legally start a New Church but the ones that I have seen, do not tell you how to build the Church Membership to a level that will support the Church. For those of us that are just starting out, I have a suggestion.

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

Unhealthy dangerous emotions such as self hatred can be overcome as we walk with Jesus Christ. Healing rejection and overcoming condemnation is possible as we learn spiritual principles for overcoming the wiles of the enemy. Learn more from online specialists who provide biblical truths for overcoming the hurtful thought patterns that result in destructors behaviors, broken relationships, and hurts and pain. Overcoming self-hatred, healing rejection, and breaking patterns of

Most times, people — including myself — probably don’t seem to don’t give any thought about God and his greatness. We are too engrossed in our own activities, good or bad, to a point that we hardly think about God, the trees, birds and other wonderfully created beings and objects created by God. Creation gives a clue to the greatness of God beyond what we can only see. Nowadays — arguably more than at any other time in history — mankind unconsciously and unintenti

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted. rn rnSome may say, No not me…”I prayed”, “I sought after God”, “I did what I was suppose to do” and nothing changed. Well then I would like to ask the questions what made you stop praying? What made you stop seeking God? What made you stop doing what you

The RACE (1) One the track, the athletes line up for the great race. The race official barks the instructions we all know 1. On your blocks 2. Get set 3. Go! Life is truly a race, therefore, for you to run you must obey the instruction so the race referee. Your qualification on the track is defendant on your obedience of the instructions given.r

What is character? Character is who you are behind closed doors when there is nobody else around you. This is who you really are. Integrity is who you are in front of people. People will see who you are before they hear who you are. On a daily basis you need to challenge your character. If you do not challenge your character your integrity will never grow. When you challenge your character, judge yourself.

Jared Lee Loughner is charged with killing six people and wounding others in the recent tragedy in Arizona. Days of media coverage has raised controversy, speculation and a sea of voices all trying to handle and assess what seems almost incomprehensible in a civilized nation. It has become abundantly clear that Loughner’s motivations were not merely political but were born of an imbalance in his life and his thinking that may have been induced by one or more of several sourc

"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth". (Rev. 3:14-16 NIV) God always knows the spiritual condition in which we are. He says, "I know your deeds..." (Rev. 3:15 NIV)--there is no hiding or pretending before God. And it has always bee God's will that we follow a particular course in our lives, but that decision is left in our hands.

One often asks about the likely gifting options for a religious friend. There are lots of meaningful Christian gifts ranging from a plain jeweled cross pendant to the Holy Bible. Like all gifts, size truly does not matter. It should be personal and grip value in the other person’s life. Here are some pieces of advice for religious gifts for women. The Bible The Bible is the most respected book in a Christian household and therefore makes the top spiritual gift. There are 2

Many of us reach a certain point in our lives and wonder if we’re really doing what we’re meant to be doing in our work lives. We begin to wonder “What’s my mission in life?”nnSome are fortunate to discover their mission early and never divert from it. Others seem to wander constantly searching for it. For most of us, the answer lies right in front of us, but we go through life missing the obvious clues.nnOne reason we become unhappy in our careers is, over time as

A Diva defined has mixed connotations both positive and negative, depending on how one thinks of themselves and expresses those thoughts to others in words and actions. Webster’s Dictionary defines Diva as Prima Donna [Italian – goddess; Latin – divine, god]. Prima Donna is defined as a principal female singer (as in an opera); and an extremely sensitive, vain, or undisciplined person [Italian – first lady].

Our inner beings are like mirrors that should be regularly polished in order to shine. But as we go through our daily lives, it is often easy to forget how essential is our continuous spiritual growth. Some may take a break from their daily lives to conduct holy land tours or to explore other cultures and countries. While travelling is a wonderful option, it is also possible to find the balance between our daily duties and our own spiritual growth right at home and create a p

I’m going to start off this teaching by reading a letter written from a certain individual to his future son-in-law.nn“Dear Shane, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you forgive and forget? I was much too sensitive about your Mohawk, tattoos and pierced nose. I now realize that motorcycles aren’t really that dangerous, and I really should not have reacted that way to the fact that you have never held a job. I am sure, too,

This is a little formula for effective prayer that, if you will follow it, will bring about the desired results. For the first slice of "bread" in this sandwich, you are to "enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise." (Psalm 100:4) Acknowledge Who He is, e.g., You are the Lord who heals, You are the Lord who protects and keeps us safe, etc. (Notice you're putting the Lord first.) How do you come with thanksgiving and praise? That's easy. Just look

Do you wonder if there is a certain time of day that is best for Bible reading and prayer? Many Christians set aside a special time each day to be alone with God. In some circles this is known as "Quiet Time" or "Daily Devotions" and is typically spent reading the Bible and praying. Perhaps you have given thought to cultivating such a practice. If so, I applaud you and wish you much success in the pursuit of a daily meeting with God. But if you're busy, as most of us are, it

Summary: Most quotes on medical deaths are based on data 20 years old when 106,000 deaths were reported in hospitals from Adverse Drug Reactions defined as “properly prescribed and administered,” which means it was not from MD or RN error. It's shocking to consider, but thousands are made sick daily and this article updates the deaths and illness dramatically.

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Millions suffer from caffeine, and stay addicted because they fear withdrawal symptoms, but the sooner they make the break, the better their health, says Richard Ruhling, MD who taught Health Science at Loma Linda University. “Caffeine is the most common but unrecognized cause of health problems in America, and a major contributor to the high cost of medical care. When something is good for the body like exercise, it aids the body many ways, but when something is bad for the body, like caffeine, it causes many problems as can be seen,” says Ruhling who offers the following list:

Salvation Bracelets A Solid Evangelism Instrument Salvation bracelet is also known as Christian bracelet that's used as an evangelism tool. This easy yet resourceful resource had been actually based on wordless book. It is consists of 5 various colors; black, red, white, yellow, and green. Each of these colors stands for the spiritual life of the individual in connection with God. This is among the many great ways to discuss the good news of Jesus. Whether it's grown-up or yo

Christianity is the globe biggest religion, which is thoughtfully based on the teaching and life of the Jesus Christ as explained in the New Testament of the Bible. The faith encompasses lots of religious traditions that vary largely by geography and culture, as well as many diverse sects and beliefs. Regardless of background or location, those who hold Christianity share a personal fulfilling link with their savior and lord. If you know an individual that honestly and prayer

There is an unnamed man in the Bible commonly referred to as “the thief on the cross.” In his last minutes on earth he humbly asked Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.” (Luke 23) Many in Christianity have been preached about this man’s brokenness and humility in his dying ...

As human beings we interact with each other as well as with our environment and general circumstances in life, not realizing that every precious moment is a significant event designed to develop a vitally important part of our make-up. DON’T TELL ME YOU’RE NOT A COLLECTOR Perhaps you’ve never come to realize it, but you’ve been a collector of marbles all of your life. Without them you will have been but an empty shell of a human being. There might have been times when the stresses of life have made you go a little “crazy”, causing other people to say, “He’s lost some of his marbles.”

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

One of the best ways to discover Truth is to commune with nature in all of its forms. To the clairvoyant, the angelic kingdom in nature is glorious beyond words. On this 24th day of Lent, we return to Geoffrey Hodson's clairvoyant viewing of the angelic kingdom as described to his artist friend. You may purchase his book KINGDOM OF THE GODS at: http://www.questbooks.net/title.cfm?bookid=398 In it he presents fascinating information regarding the Angelic Kingdom.nnEvery aspect

THE LOSS • 'God takes good ones' says mom of girl, 15, slain in Queens bus meleer A 15-year-old Queens girl was stabbed to death by a man more than twice her age during a wild fight that spun off from a typical New York moment: a clash over line-cutting at a bus stop, police said Thursday. FROM SORROW TO CELEBRATION

Have you ever had one of those mornings when nothing seems to go right? I had one recently. I couldn’t find anything to wear. I couldn’t get my hair to do right. I couldn’t find the children’s shoes. I couldn’t find the children’s backpacks for school. When we finally got in the car and ...

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. As of the early 21st century, it has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion adherents, representing about a quarter of the world's population. It is the state religion of at least sixteen countries. nnIts followers, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah (or Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament, the part of their

Finding a Bible suitable to your needs is now really easy to do. You're no longer limited to the area Christian stores and bookstores around you. The internet is filled with online Bible stores. Searching online for the exact Bible you're searching for is now easier than ever to do. It isn't a hidden secret the Bible kJVmost popular book ever sold in history. So of course, there are hundreds of various options available on the internet. You can find any type of Bible that you

This is an outline for a Bible study I conducted in Autumn 2004. While Revelation has been used, rightly and wrongly, as a picture of early Church history, ongoing history, and the future, near and far, Revelation is also packed with references to Hebraic and Christian worship, is outlined as a Covenant Document, and is applicable to personal spiritual development as well as a tool for intepreting the past and preparing for the future.

Have you had enough of faith formulas? There are seven steps to this and seven steps to that…. Now, I’m not saying that these are all bad. However, in trying times, people need to hear what is real. And they are truly wanting to hear from God! How about you? Are you ready for a faith that is fool-proof and effective? Are you ready to be a victor in the scheme of life, rather than just a recipient of its circumstances? As simple as it may sound, God’s detailed design for oper

During Jesus' 40 day fast, he successfully struggled with how to begin his ministry in accordance with the Divine Plan. He defeated his personality ego and rejected methods that would have called attention to himself via the ways of the world. While Jesus wrestled with the temptations, the world of spirit stood back and allowed him to use his freewill in making the decisions impacting his life's journey. It is the same with us. God granted each of us the gift of freewill and

Let us understand. You cannot reasonably hope to succeed by merely dreaming about success. You surely cannot achieve success if you plunge blindly through your career. You cannot really succeed without possessing some degree of personal magnetism.

THE PLAN AND THE PURPOSE Oprah Winfrey often inquires about the defining “aha” moments in a guest’s life when they have jou eyed through troubling life experiences. These moments of clarity usually summarize the lessons learned and reveal the origin of the problems that hinder them from progressing in their lives. In my continued journey toward healing and wholeness, I have uncovered some deep-seated trust issues while working through the meditation assignments of a coaching program I joined.

Oh we say it all the time: "I have to get to band/choir practice", "My son has little league practice", "We have to get Susie to band practice" It's how we get better. It's how EVERYONE gets better! Let's not forget when we go to the Doctor we are entering into a Medical practice! If we need an atto ey, we go to see him at his Legal Practice! And as scary as that may sound, it is true. We are only as good as what we do... over and over and over again. So I ask... what are you becoming good at? What are you practicing? How many of us are expert "worriers"?

Where did the time go? Twenty-five years have passed and the last day of work has arrived. Two and a half decades at the same company. Who would’ve thought? Time to collect that gold watch and ride off into the sunset of long-awaited retirement, writes Grant Cyster.

Medical Care Is Not Healthcare & Medical Insurance Is Not The #1 agenda for Trump is to scrap Obamacare. It needs to be replaced with a system that uses market forces to make health insurance more affordable and available, says Joe Farah, editor of WorldNetDaily.com, adding that experts that say how complicated it is are the same ‘experts’ who insisted you could keep your own doctor.r

We all make mistakes. Romans 3:10-12, says, “…There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one”. Since we have all missed the mark, there is still ...

On a recent vacation, my six year old daughter and I were looking for seashells at the beach. As she ran along with her bucket in tow, she tried to pick up every shell she saw. She picked up broken shells, shells with holes, shiny ones, and dull ones. She didn’t care what they looked liked. ...

What is really involved in Christian discernment? Is it something mystical? An inner sense? Or is it more practical than that? nnHebrews 5:14 notes that discernment is the ability to recognize good and evil: "Solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil." But you might say that recognizing good and evil is the end product of discernment. What about the actual process of discernment: how do we get to the point of reco

When you go to your church, do you look forward to it, or do you dread it and just force yourself to go out of obligation? Or maybe you are just seeking to be blessed and glean from it all you can, without ever contributing in any way. When I attended a certain church years ago, I would look forward to going every time. Why? Mainly because the music was so enjoyable, and the pastor or his assistant always had a good message, and everyone was encouraged to participate by bein

What is Communion? We do know that it originated from the night Jesus and his disciples were at the Last Supper, the night before Jesus is crucified: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

How Do You Find Strength In the Bible? The word of God as a source of strength is known by many Christians but sometimes it is hard to know how to find strength in it. Are you at a low point in your life with pain, hurts, or depression? In these times, the strength from God’s word is needed more than ever. There are five areas to look at when finding strength in the word of God. Prayer God has asked us to communicate with Him about our needs. Finding strength in the Bible i

Overcoming rejection and the healings of hatred in children is so important. As parents or caregivers you can impact your child's life by removing this dangerous route before it is seen in emotional disturbances and addictions such as eating disorders, cutting, alcohol and drug abuse and more. The root cause of many emotional disturbances in children and teenagers is self-hatred. Learn more about how you can assist your children and overcoming these dangerous emotions. Overco

Choose wisely students of life! "Learn the lesson or retake the course, it's that simple." – Nate Elarton Introduction: Let us go deep! Examining ourselves can be very deceptive because we may be blind to certain hindrances in our lives. These hindrances can get involved in the examination process, thus we deceive ourselves. We desire to grow in understanding life, but our mind's eye needs new glasses – the scales need to be removed. I urge any seekers of truth to be watchfu

Rules and Guidelines Written by the Author of A Practical Girls Guide to the Universe and Why God is Good and Religion is Bad, Sheri Combs Lantz Summer is over and back to the real world we must go. Since this puts me back in my vehicle several times a day to be chauffeur to my 14 and 11 year old children, I am seeing a pattern. Not just in driving but in life itself. Politics, Religion, etc. it starts with following the Rules and Guidelines.

In order that the Lord stamps His image upon the Earth as a whole, three processes must happen. The first two are God’s work in the Church, while the third one is God’s work in the world through the Church:nn- Revival: First we must allow the Lord to revive us. Every area that has become dead, ...

There are activities going on around us and most people are totally unaware of its existence and the consequences it delivers. The Competition Did you know that you are involved in a competition and that you have been in this competition since the day you were born? The prize of this competition is your very own mind. To be exact, the prize is the control over your mind.

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 3Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, 5“Why was this p

Are you, a loved one, or your home being haunted? What kind of invisible presences cause a haunting? What are the identifying signs of a haunting? And most importantly, how can you end it? While there are many TV shows and local ghost hunting groups around the country today, most of these only identify activity in an area and few know how to make unwanted activity cease.

Throughout the 1st centuries, all education related towards the interests in the church. The monasteries had been the sole centers of learning until the crusades brought new existence to education. Colleges and universities had been then established. At some point the Teutonic peoples (Germans, Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavians) began to engage in a bigger part in training. The actual Catechumen colleges for adults--and later on pertaining to children--first coached individuals abo

2008 held some highlights that were obtained strictly by pressing through fear to walk in faith. My God-orchestrated 2008 highlights included: publishing my first book with Author House; purchasing space to promote my book at Dr.

God is who He says He is, not who I say He is. My original belief in a higher power was 100% backwards. I molded an image of a god in my own mind & this image stroked my ego and helped me feel good about my ways. My spiritual information was coming from things ‘I' wanted a god to be. This selfish belief conveniently justified my lifestyle. It made me feel good about the things I did and the person I was. "God created this marijuana for a reason. It's all natural. I can smok

The phone rang the other evening, and to my delight it was a group of friends from college. I gladly took a little break from my work on the computer to chat. I laid on my bed and talked to all three—they put me on a speaker phone (a great invention). We shared fun things only we girls can understand. “My flight will arrive at 12:55,” I said to one of them. “I’ll be there…gotcha covered,” she said. “And…I might need someone to accompany me to…” I said. “I gotcha covered there too. And if you want to stay with me, you got it.”

As a child, we all do a lot of "make" believing. Recently, I've given some thought to that. After all, we are told to "become as little children," right? One of the things that children do (besides laughing a lot, which we also should do) is to pretend, to make believe that given objects are something that they really are not, e.g., a stick becomes a gun, etc., "making" themselves believe that it really is, at least for as long as they are playing that scene. Children make be

For over 1,700 years, Christians have been taught that God required Jesus to suffer and die on the cross so he could forgive us our sins. Many churches teach that unless humanity accepts Jesus as their Saviour, God will punish them for eternity in the hot fires of hell. As a 14 year old, I dedicated my life to be a missionary --- not out of love for God, but to protect the people from such a cruel God.nnFear of a vengeful God who punishes for eternity has enslaved millions---

God’s people had undergone great suffering at the hands of Israel’s unrighteous kings. They had experienced God’s judgment as a result of their leader’s errors. GOD’S PROMISE TO RESTORE Thus, God’s promise brought great hope to them “I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning, after that you will be called the city of righteousness, a faithful city” [Isa 1:26]

John 1:1-5 is easily the most esoteric passage in the entire Bible. It reaches back in time to Genesis 1:1-3 – “God created the heavens and the earth in the very beginning. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the water. And God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” (Lamsa’s translation from the Aramaic of the Peshitta)nnJohn 1:1-5 reads “The Word was in the