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- Struggling in Dark Times By : EricE
With the economy tanking, a lot of people are experiencing a dark time right now... but you can still find hope in the seemingly hopeless climate. - Five Secret Tips to Satisfying our Spiritual Needs By : Robert D. Thomson
When difficult times come, we often turn toward spirituality to carry us through. Spirituality can be defined as an understanding that we are more than what we can physically see. So how can we practice spirituality? - Finding Money for Your Ministry By : William High
In so many ways, 2008 represented a funding nightmare for Christian ministries and churches. Many reported being down by 15-40%. There were exceptions to this rule of course. . - Is the Bible Relevant For Today? By : Gen Wright
How important is Bible study to the average person? What does the Bible mean to most Christians? Most Christians have a Bible and even many non-Christians have a Bible in their home. - Unlocking the Mystery Behind Salvia Divinorum By : Gen Wright
What is Salvia Divinorum? Is it safe? The following article answers these and other common questions. - What Are Psychic Predictions? By : Gen Wright
Have you ever had moments in your life when you experience some bad or good feelings? For example, you feel bad about something or you feel good about something without knowing why. - Ask For Help If You Need It - Guardian Angels Are Here to Help By : Gen Wright
Think about the last time you had a problem and you prayed to God for help. Perhaps it was difficulty with your career, your family, your health, and other areas. - The Process of Healing With Guardian Angel Energy By : Gen Wright
In our busy schedules and everyday lives, we sometimes neglect our health and spiritual well being. This is sometimes inevitable. - A Quick Introduction to Angel Chi Art By : Gen Wright
An angel exists in the spiritual realm. Not everybody sees them but psychics and highly sensitive or religious people often claim that they exist. - How To Write An Inspirational Eulogy For A Mother By : Gen Wright
Are you given the honorable task of writing an eulogy for a mother? If you are, perhaps you may find the tips in this article useful. - How To Write Great Funeral Speeches By : Gen Wright
There are many reasons why even the most accomplished writers find writing funeral speeches difficult. For one, it is not everyday that a writer is given the responsibility to write a funeral speech. So there is no previous experience to draw upon. - Quick Tips On Writing An Eulogy For A Father By : Gen Wright
Question: Who is the best person to write an eulogy for a father? The eldest child in the family? Perhaps. It is both an honor and a great responsibility to write an eulogy for a father. - Das Neue Jüdische Jahr By : Artur Blum
Heute befinden wir uns im Jahr 2008, wir feiern jeden 31. Dezember ein Neujahr und leben auch nach dem sogenannten gregorianischem Kalender. Doch nicht jeder feiert am 31. Dezember Neujahr. Wer hätte gedacht, dass dieses Jahr Neujahr am 30. September 2008 statt findet? Wer jetzt glaubt, dass es sich um einen blöden Scherz handelt, hat sich gewaltig geirrt, den am 30. September 2008 startet wirklich ein Neues Jahr, und zwar das Neue Jahr nach dem jüdischem Kalender. - Have your say: What does Christmas mean to you? By : Jo-Rosie Haffenden
Ecclesiastical are and expert insurance provider and financial advisors working on behalf of individuals, families, groups and organisations that care about their communities and the environments in which they live and work. They’re also a company that donates a significant proportion of our profits to charity and has launched the TrueMeaning competition. Ecclesiastical was founded in 1887 by Churchmen, largely to protect churches from the consequences of fire. - Eulogy Examples to Help You Prepare By : Robert D. Thomson
How to Use Eulogy Examples to Help You in the Writing Process - Refer To Eulogy Examples For Writing The Perfect Eulogy By : Gen Wright
Writing a great eulogy may be a very challenging task, even for the most prolific of writers. That is because unlike most other writing tasks, a eulogy is not about grammar or spelling - Online Psychics – Are They For Real? By : Gen Wright
The whole idea of having some psychic abilities is something a lot of us are in awe of. It is certainly believed that being able to read someone’s future would the reader an unbelievable power over the others. To be very honest, if you are aware that you possess some psychic abilities then you must protect it in all cases. - Does a Love Spell Really Work? By : Gen Wright
Love spells are cast with the intention of providing a paranormal solution to all your love difficulties and evils. There are loads of different love spells for different purposes. There can be simple spells for attracting your lover or intricate ones that involve a lot of convoluted ceremonies, charms and magic spells. - A Review on Psychic Reading by Phone By : Gen Wright
Each one of us comes across questions and circumstances in life that are far greater than ourselves. Such questions need some supernatural help in order to guide our personal abilities. These are the times when we turn to a psychic for help. A lot of come across elaborated TV commercials about how a psychic can help us in the most difficult of out situations or stumbled on some flyers that talk about the abilities of a certain psychic. - What Psychic Reading Is And What It Is Not By : Gen Wright
If you are new to psychic readings, chances are, you will not know what to expect from the readings. This article will help set your expectations. - Tarot Cards Readings From Psychics By : Gen Wright
A psychic reading can be a very interesting and exciting experience. And you get the most out of a reading when you get advice that will truly help you with your problems. - Pope Is Wasting Tears By : V. Gerard Majilla
Pope declared in United States that ‘The Canon Law will be corrected so that the sexual abusive priests will be removed from the service’. What happened to the declaration? However, before making any conclusion for this incident, Pope who visited Australia expressed his deep sorrow for the sexual abuse of some Priests there. - The Formation of Methodist Churches By : lalit sharma
The Methodist denomination from United States adopted the name Methodist Church by the reunion of northern and southern factions of the Evangelical United Brethren church with the Methodist protestant church in the year 1939. The Methodist church merged with the Evangelical United Brethren church in 1968 to form the United Methodist Church. - How to Become a Christian By : Robert D. Thomson
Converting to Christianity is much more than embracing a new religion. It is all about coming into a personal relationship with God, the Holy Father and Creator of all things, through his only son, Jesus Christ. - How to Make Christian Friends By : Robert D. Thomson
Once you become a Christian, it is important to fellowship with other believers that will help you grow in your faith and support your spiritual journey. This may be easier said than done if you had been hanging out with a crowd of folks that don't understand your new conversion. - How to Pray to Jesus By : Robert D. Thomson
If you are new to the Christian faith, you may be unsure about just how to pray to Jesus. The first thing you need to understand is the God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are one person in the trinity. - Making your Site Christian Friendly By : Robert D. Thomson
Many Christians are jumping on the cyberspace bandwagon. It is important to learn how to create a website designed with the Christian community in mind. - Christian MySpace Layouts and Designs By : Robert D. Thomson
There are plenty of awesome Christian MySpace layouts to choose from, so you can create a profile that is all about you, your personality and your spiritual walk. People who find your site will get to know you and the God that you serve. - Online Resources for Christians By : Robert D. Thomson
Today you can shop, hunt for a job or chat with friends without ever having to leave the house. Christians can also find plenty of resources available to help them grow in their faith. - Church Insurance - Insurance Coverage Issues Have Changed for Churches By : Castle Rock Insurance Agency
Church Insurance - Pastoral Liability new Concerns
Many Churches are Improperly Insured. Church Insurance Quote: Two years ago, the Asbury Park Press ran an article stating that approximately 60% of US dwellings are underinsured, the average dwelling is undervalued by 22 percent. This report came out way before the surge in oil, gas & commodity prices. In the last year alone brick, concrete, plumbing, steel & aluminum and other building materials have increased 3.4%. Any material that is transportation-intensive or petroleum based has become even more expensive. - Die Altstadt von Jerusalem By : Sharon Gerad
Wer Jerusalem besuchen will, sollte sicherlich seinen Ausflug sich einen Tag nehmen und die Altstadt besuchen! - Christian Counseling Debt And What The Scripture Say By : Mary Swanson
The Bible and Christian Counseling Debt - Christian Fashion by JesusBranded By : Robert D. Thomson
Christian clothing by Jesus Branded has taken Christian fashion by storm and set an example to Christian clothing owners. All Christian teenagers will find modern Christian t-shirts which are biblically and faith based. - Top 3 Reasons Why Your Ministry Should Be On Internet Radio By : Ear Hall
Internet Radio is a new medium to many. The ability to reach people around the globe is now here for everyone that will take advantage of it. Your ministry can now reach the child in Africa, that woman in India, that man in Florida all at the same time. Take advantage of this resource to help further the spread of the gospel. - How Do You Know that God is Calling You into Ministry? By : Ear Hall
Well, this is a subject that many of us have or do struggle with. The thing about this, that anyone can tell you that has been in ministry for some years, is that you may ask this question more than once. I have been in ministry now since 1990 and have gone through many ups and downs. It is just a part of the call. - Mormon Videos: No Longer on the Sidelines By : Robert D. Thomson
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join the online conversation about their faith. - The Best Way to Pick the Best Church for You By : Ear Hall
One of the reasons that we start looking for a new church is because we move or get invited to go somewhere else to worship. We normally grow up in church and just end up going where ever momma and daddy went. Is this the best way to find what is right for us though? Your relationship with God is the most important relationship that you will ever form. I know that we live in a world of computer match making, but do you want to "google" a church? - Jesus Did Not Charge an Appearance Fee By : Ear Hall
In this age of prosperity preaching, have we lost sight of true ministry? The bottom line should not dictate our service to God. When ministers start charging an appearance fee to preach the gospel, we have goon too far. What if Jesus charged an appearance fee? What He required a 5 star hotel? What if he had a mandate to get as much money from you as he could. Is this minsitry? I think not. - How To See A Pixie - 3 Enduring Techniques By : Owen Smith
Pixies and similar entities have existed in the minds of countless cultures over the millenia, but are they real? This article looks at 3 historical techniques that can be used to actually see pixies, so you can make your own mind up. - As an Associate/Youth Pastor I have been treated as a second class citizen? By : Jim Mathieson
Isn't God good? There are times when we can get upset with those around us and only turn to One who is True and loving. I have had the pleasure of serving as a Youth Pastor and as a Senior Pastor. I have noticed slights and social Faux Pas on the part of others. What I have gleaned is there is a sense from some Senior Pastors that their calling is somehow better than those of a Youth or Associate Pastor. - Chistian Church Workers Job Site - Supporting Missionaries and Church Planters By : Jim Mathieson
My name is John W. Stevens. I am a bivocational Baptist Pastor who has read too many online postings that say, "We need a Senior Pastor. If you're interested send a resume and an audio/video tape." This can be frustrating to the candidate due to the expense. Many Pastors prefer to send a hardcopy of their resume. Printing a resume can cost between $2-$5 each. A video or audio tape will cost $3-10 each. With postage added, it can run $10 or more per submission. - The Rapture of Christ's Church By : .JohnSmith.
Like many of you, I have heard about and wondered about "The Rapture" of Christ's faithful followers. Many believe that this day will come after certain events have taken place, some believe not at all in our lifetime. - God’s Unveiling Strategy By : IC Briggs
Can strategic leaders assimilate lessons learned through the witness of Early Christian Communities into today’s organizational structure? One aspect of educating today’s leaders is helping them analyze social and cultural environments that dominate religious communities prior to and during the time of Jesus’ ministry. Strategic leaders can learn from Early Church struggles how Jesus responds through an attitude of love for humanity. His strategy changes the mindsets of people and alters the religious practices and reveals a lifestyle of faith and hope; the message of the Gospel in an organizational dimension. - In the Beginning By : Tom Cribbs
As for most college students, their religion comes into question. Read this to understand why. - Commemoration of Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr - One Man's Demons By : Burk Pendergrass
There is a deeper brotherhood between the two men as both were raised in the bastion of the Southern Baptist religion - Worship When You’re Down By : Jefner
Sometimes we feel as if we have no energy to worship God. We are bombarded with work, families, sickness, stress, bills, etc…every single day. When do we have time to read the Bible let alone worship God? - Is Prayer Important For The Christian? By : Sean Mize
Prayer. What is prayer? Let us define prayer as simply communicating with our Creator. Prayer might be asking God for help. It might be thanking Him for His blessings. Or it might be simply communicating, much the same way we might talk with a friend, discussing our day. - Defense Of Christianity Using The Resurrection By : Sean Mize
Why is the death, burial, and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ such a big deal? Why didn’t Jesus just die like everyone else and go to Heaven and wait for us there? Why did it have to be so gruesome and public, His death, His burial, and His resurrection? Because it validates everything Jesus said while He was on earth, it validates everything he taught and shared for three years. - Eternal Life (series 1, Lesson 3) By : Sean Mize
These lessons are designed to be easily used for personal Bible Study or as a guide for group Bible Studies. Each of the lessons will include a set of discussion questions at the end of the lesson, which can be used either privately for introspection or in a group setting as provocative discussion builders. - Giving To God (series 1, Lesson 2) By : Sean Mize
These lessons are designed to be easily used for personal Bible Study or as a guide for group Bible Studies. Each of the lessons will include a set of discussion questions at the end of the lesson, which can be used either privately for introspection or in a group setting as provocative discussion builders. - The Consistency Of God In His Promises (series 1, Lesson 1) By : Sean Mize
This is lesson 1 in a series of lessons on the promises of God and what they mean to us in a contemporary world. These lessons are designed to be easily used for personal Bible Study or as a guide for group Bible Studies. Each of the lessons will include a set of discussion questions at the end of the lesson, which can be used either privately for introspection or in a group setting as provocative discussion builders. - Why Do I Have A Problem With The Da Vinci Code? By : Sean Mize
As a Christian, why do I have a problem with the Da Vinci code? I mean, it is just a piece of fictional work, anyway, right? Yes, of course it is fiction. Unfortunately, however, the Da Vinci code is based on the some of the same Gnostic heresies that the New Testament specifically warns against and about (Col. 2:8-23, II Pet. 2, Jude 3-16). During the first century A.D., practically immediately after the death of Jesus Christ, false teachers were propagating Gnosticism, which indicated that Jesus Christ wasn’t really human, didn’t really die for our sins, and that all we needed for salvation was special knowledge from God. Paul, Peter, and Jude all dealt with heretical teachings, Gnosticism included, because they saw that it was a threat to the first century church and to the stability of the Christians then. - What’s Wrong With Gnosticism? By : Sean Mize
Recently we Christians have been bombarded with a slew of Gnostic readings and studies which gnaw at the heels of Christianity. Since the discovery of the Coptic Gospel of Thomas at Nag Hammadi in Egypt in 1945, scholars have had a heyday deciphering the purpose behind the Gnostic faith. - 4 Steps To Christian Inspiration By : Sean Mize
Many times we study how to do things faster and better but we skip the essential step of inspiration. When we are inspired by the Holy Spirit we have a wealth of ability with which to work. When we are empowered by Christian inspiration we “can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth us” (Phil. 4:13, KJV). We read in Job: “But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” (Job 32:8, KJV) - Children's Christmas Make - Cardboard Nativity Scene By : Suie Roberts
The nativity and the birth of Jesus Christ are the fundamental part of Christmas. It’s the story of Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem to be counted for the census. Poor Mary was heavily pregnant and had to ride on a donkey. When they got to Bethlehem all the inns were full, and Mary and Joseph spent the night in a stable, where Mary gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God. Angels, shepherds and three wise men from the east came to visit Jesus, who was lying in a manger. This is the traditional image we have of the nativity scene.
To make a cardboard nativity scene al you need is...
Loo roll tubes or other tubes, scarps of paper and coloured card, glue, scissors, felt tip pens, cotton wool, and a few sequins for decoration. - How To Make A Christingle Orange By : Suie Roberts
What do you know about the Christingle?
Christingle means 'Christ-Light'. The Christingle celebrates the light of Christ and puts Christ back into Christmas.
The first Christingle service was in Germany around 1747. The service encouraged children to keep a candle burning in the window of their home so that people who passed by would see the light of Christ. - Mission Trip Basics By : Mansi Gupta
A popular proverb say’s “one small good deed is better than the thousand grandest thoughts”. Mission trip travel applies rightly to this saying. Traveling on mission requires traveling not for one’s own joy and recreation but for much more noble cause of giving and serving humanity. Happiness does not always relate to receiving gifts and services, on the contrary even serving others give a serene sense of pleasure to the person who has done some kind of charity. Even the thought of being able to serve someone less fortunate and being able to bring a smile on the face of some suffering from any kind of short comings increases the self esteem of any individual. All these divine thoughts have lead to an ever-increasing number of mission trips throughout the world. - Psychic Readings by E-mail – Are they worth it? By : Aryan S
Psychic readings can be performed by e-mail, phone, webcam and even live in person. Live psychic readings or tarot readings by phone or in person can be a little costly if you are on a tight budget, but an e-mail psychic reading is a good alternative. - Religion: When It Is A Hot Button Issue For Your Wedding By : Chris Morton
Between 40 to 50 percent of all married couples have mixed faith marriages. What do you do when you are going to marry someone that comes from a different religious background? How are you going to plan your wedding around the traditions inherent in both religions? If you have made it past the struggle of putting away your religious differences to get married, the next step is getting over the obstacles in planning your interfaith or interchurch wedding. - Religion For Non Believers By : Chris Campbell
Religion for me has been a bewildering and reluctant adversary. For the longest time religion meant belief in some strangers prescription for salvation. As one matures and questions their life and the role of religion in it, certain sticking points become clear. Why so many different perceptions of religion? Why so many different versions of religion? Why so much mutual exclusivity of the various religion doctrines? Belief in one religion shouldn't automatically exclude an individual from believing or practicing in another. That's ridiculous. The different and varying threads in the spirituality of religion have far more in common then their proponents would care to admit to. It's almost as if their saying that you must believe in everything that I say. No picking and choosing, just believe in all, or else your out. And it's not just the zealots, it seems to be a persuasive thread among most religions. - Relationship: Make The Women Feel Good By : Emily Miller
Women are an essential part of our life. No man can live without a woman. She is as important as the air you breathe. All the men out there will agree to it unless you’ve had a very bad experience. The fault could have been yours. So here are some tips for the men to keep the woman they love happy and have a successful relationship. - Tiamet, The First Dragon By : Emma Snow
The first dragon story on record is found in the Babylonian creation epic, Enuma Elish. First called Labbu by the Sumerians in 3000 BC, this dragon came to be known as Tiamat when that civilization gave way to the Babylonians and their mythologies blended. Broken down, Tiamat's name means "life-mother," and this she-dragon was indeed the creator of all. Part animal, part serpent, and part bird, Tiamat was revolting in appearance and certainly did not possess the nurturing qualities we now regard as motherly; for she, along with her husband Apsu, was terrible, vengeful, and full of malice toward the gods, which were her and Apsu's descendants. Tiamat was the very spirit of chaos, and the she reigned with Apsu in troubled confusion and disorder. - The history of the Kabbalah By : Ken Wilson
The Kabbalah, literally translated from Hebrew as ‘reception’, makes reference to received tradition, or, in other words, all Judaism’s oral law. With the passing of time, those teachings that were transmitted orally were recorded and available to all. But some teachings were still kept from everyone’s eyes, the esoteric teachings. They were meant to be transmitted from a rabbi to his student, because of the freedom of interpretation that was taken by kabbalistic scholars and the heresies these teachings might lead to. That is the main reason why these teachings were preserved for only a few, but nowadays, even these teachings are recorded. - Is there a God? By : Gabriel
There is a great variety of different believes and religions in the world which only prove that in such a numerous quantity of opinions there can not be found absolutely true or right theory. Through the comparison and contrast of Buddha and Jesus as religious teachers, distinct similarities and differences can be found. Jesus Christ the founder of Christianity was the Son of The Father, God. While the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama was though a prince - a normal human being, who achieved enlightenment through meditation and was later referred to as The Buddha (The Awakened). The religions which resulted from the teachings of Buddha and Jesus are noticeably contrasting when compared. - Religion in the United States By : Gabriel
In the most western societies, modernization has been accompanied by a marked decline in religiousness. America in contrast, has remained unusually religious. - Old Testament: Deuteronomy History By : Gabriel
The Jews who are known for their strict obeying the Law Code (recognized as Torah). But it was not mentioned for 600 years, since Moses put it in to the arc (Deut.31:25,26)! God said to Joshua (came after Moses) to keep the law Moses’ given and to obey all the law do not turn from right or the left (Joshua 1:6). Time passes. Josiah, the son of king Amon (2Kings21:23,26; 2Chron.33:25), is now the king. Once he sends his secretary to Hilkiah, the high priest, in his own purposes. But Josiah’s secretary returns with the Book of the Law found by Hilkiah in the temple of the Lord (2Kings 22:3-8). - Birth Account in Matthew and Luke By : Gabriel
The book of Matthew begins with Jesus’ lineage. Maybe it was unnecessary, but I compared Jesus’ lineage in Matthew with chronicles in the Old Testament (1Chronicles 1-3). I just wanted to ensure the reliability of Matthew. I must admit that the family tree is from Abraham till Joseph, Jesus father. So, the first difference in Matthew 1:8, it is told “Jehoram the father of Uzziah” and in 1Chronicles 3:11 Jehoram had a son, Ahaziah. Than in Matthew 1:9 Uzziah had a son Jotham and in Old Testament (1Chr3:11,12) Ahaziah-Joash- Amaziah- Azariah- Jotham. We can see that three generations are lost. Look further - “…Josiah the father of Jeconiah…” (Mt1:11) and Josiah – Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin (a variant of Jeconiah) his son (1Chr 3:15,16). Also in 2Kings24:6 we have the confirmation, that Jeconiah was Jehoiakim’s son, not Josiah’s one. And in Matthew1:12 it’s told that Shealtiel was Zerubbabel’s father but in 1Chronicles3:17-19 it’s told that Shealtiel had a brother, Pedaiah and Pedaiah had a son, Zerubbabel. And here we have an interesting thing – in xEzra5:2 we read that Zerubbabel was Shealtiel’s son (the Matthew version). But further I’m lost, because there are no names named in Matthew in the Old Testament. So that is what we have with lineage in Matthew. - Eternal life in John and Luke By : Gabriel
While reading the book of John the first mention about eternal life we have in John 3:14-21. It is told that “everyone who believes in him [Jesus] may have eternal life”. Another words, we will get eternal life if we believe in Jesus.
Jesus talks about belief. In order to get eternal life we must believe. There is an interesting thing – who believes in Jesus believes not only in Jesus but in the one who sent Jesus, in God (John5:24, 12:44-50). Jesus emphasizes that if we believe in him we believe in God. There is no other way to believe in God without believing in Jesus and on the contrary. There are many statements in the gospel of John where Jesus teaches this (John3:36, 6:40, 47, 8:12, 12:44). - Old Testament; J-author of Pentateuch By : Gabriel
Anyway if we follow the advice there’ll still be some black spots. For example, the mess with God’s name or often seen doublets. Just remember revealing to Abraham and naming himself as Yahweh (Gen.13:4) and the same story with Moses in Exodus; or repeating entering the arc by Noah. There are a lot of such doublets in Old Testament particularly in first five books. And probably the thesis that Pentateuch is not Moses’ work but the collection of four-author’s one has the right to exist. Among Redactor, Priestly source, Elohist author and Jehwist author (J-author), the last one is the most human, creative one. And whether you’ve read the Bible from the beginning till the end or not, you surely know the most first stories of OT, where the significant part is created by J-author. - Old Testament: Times of Moses and Aaron By : Gabriel
The stories due to the theme of traveling (mainly books of Exodus and Numbers) were written by known to us J-, E-, P-, R- authors. We’ll make an accent on Elohist (E) and Pristley (P) authors. In particular those authors sown the confusion in relations between Moses, Aaron and roles of Moses and Aaron made by God. You see, E- and P- authors have the specific point of view concerning the importance of Moses and Aaron in Jewish nation. And just those differences in views create confusion in comprehending OT- stories. - Bible Contradictions By : Gabriel
First thing that we notice is that God is being called different names: Jehovah and Elohim, That’s where the idea of different sources of writings comes from. (The “J”, “E” and “P” sources) - Bible History By : Gabriel
So as we already know the DH2 was written after the fall of Jerusalem approximately between 586 and 400 BCE. At that hard time the author tried to change the focus of DH1 so that people could understand the all events that happened correctly and continue to believe in God. So the first thin he did in DH2 – he removed all references to Davidic covenant. Now we have the covenant with Moses that supersedes all covenants. The Solomonic covenant is changed. Author puts foreshadow in DH1 as if he wants to say, “ - Deuteronomy By : Gabriel
The reason is that among many kings (Assa, Jehoshphat, Jeroboam, Manasseh, Josiah etc) that where described in 1 Kings 11- 2 Kings 23:25 Josiah is considered to be the best king. We also can see that king Josiah was a very important to the author. In 2 Kings we have 2 chapters that are devoted to Josiah, there where no king before who deserved so much attention to himself. - Ingrediants For Spirtual Growth By : DavidPierce
As Christians, we are called upon to set an example of what is good and pure in this world, so that people of other faiths will notice that there is something unique and different about the followers of Jesus Christ. - There's Never A Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word Of God By : Brian Fong
Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible quiz to my child?
A. The moment that she is able to recognize pictures or symbols. It's never too soon to start teaching a child about God, and a Bible quiz is an outstanding way to do it. - Who Is Jesus? By : Aisha Cristal
Jesus of Nazareth was born in Bethlehem during the reign of Augustus, the 1st Roman Emperor. He is the only individual in human history to fulfill all the known prophecies of the first coming of the Jewish Messiah as outlined in the Old Testament. Jesus is the only human to live a sinless life, and the Bible reveals him to be God in the flesh. Jesus clearly illustrated this point while speaking with his disciples: - 1948: Israel Fulfills Bible Prophecies By : Aisha Cristal
Prior to 1948, Israel last existed as an independent nation in 606 B.C. when the first captives of Israel were taken by Nebuchadnezzar. The destruction of Israel at the hands of the Babylonians was completed in 587 B.C. with the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. For 70 biblical years (approximately 69 years on the Gregorian calendar), the Jewish people were held as captives in Babylon. In 537 B.C., the Persian King Cyrus conquered Babylon and issued a decree for the Jews to return to their land and rebuild the Temple. It was during the Babylonian captivity and this return to Israel that Ezekiel appeared as a prophet and provided the following information on the future existence of Israel as an independent nation: - The Rapture By : Aisha Cristal
In the near future, an unprecedented event of worldwide significance will take place. Jesus Christ will return. In fact, he will return twice. The first time secretly; the second time so that all eyes can see him. The first instance is known as “the rapture,” and it is the blessed hope of all true Christians. - The Late Great Planet Earth By : Aisha Cristal
Hal Lindsey’s The Late Great Planet Earth is a landmark work, having sold millions of copies since its original publication almost forty years ago. Lindsey articulates a clear and concise roadmap for where the world is heading, using Old and New Testament Bible prophecies as the strength of his argument. The central belief put forth by Lindsey is that Jesus Christ is soon returning to earth, probably in this generation, and the Bible clearly states that certain events will foreshadow the Second Coming. First among these is the rebirth of Israel as a nation-state, an event predicted long ago by the Old Testament prophets. Jesus himself pointed this out as the seminal sign that his return was very near when he said, “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its buds become tender and its leaves begin to sprout, you know without being told that summer is near. Just so, when you see the events I’ve described beginning to happen, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.” (Matthew 24:32-33). Throughout the Bible, the nation of Israel is often referred to symbolically as a fig tree. - An Overview Of Kabbalah By : Gregg Hall
Kabballa is an interpretation (exegesis, hermeneutic) key, "soul" of the Torah (Hebrew Bible), or the religious mystical system of Judaism claiming an insight into divine nature. - A Look At The History Of Taoism And What Is Is By : Gregg Hall
Tao which is actually pronounced as "dow" is translated to mean the way or path in English. Tao in reality is not so easily definable. Tao is the power of the universe that encompasses and moves through all things, both living and non living. The Tao stands for balance and shows the harmony of opposite sides, such as light and dark, love and hate, male and female. - The Real Reason Behind The Trouble In The Middle East By : Gregg Hall
The trouble in the Middle East is in the news again and with it all the fresh speculation and rhetoric about why it is happening. Some say it is over the land, others say it is the oil, others say it is religion. The fact of the matter is that the entire situation in the Middle East and the differences between Israel and the Muslim nations goes back thousands of years to two brothers, one names Isaac and one named Ishmael. - Do You Believe That God Can't Use You Because Of Your Past? By : Gregg Hall
Are you the type of person who believes that God can't use you? Do you feel like you have been through so much or done so much that you have become unwanted by God? Let me assure you this is not the case and I will prove it to you with some examples. - Individual Growth Is Spiritual As Well, Not Just Bones And Muscles By : Gregg Hall
We all grow naturally. Without much effort, we see bones develop from infant stages into adult hood, from soft pliable material to hard matter. We see muscles grow and we feel ourselves getting stronger with time. All of this occurs naturally, as we eat, work, and play. But what does it take for us to grow spiritually? Spiritual growth requires a conscious effort of introspection and analysis. - The Ancient Hellenic Divine Practices By : Kadence Buchanan -
Hellenic polytheism, also known as the Ancient Greek religion or "Dodekatheon"-a term that comes from the number twelve, which in Greek is pronounced "dodeka"-has been extensively studied over the centuries as a vital part of the ancient Hellenic times. The Twelve Olympians, residing according to Hellenic mythology in Mount Olympus, encompassed human and divine characteristics that were portrayed in the popular stories of the times. Although Greeks did not have a term for religion back then in the sense of a dimension of existence distinct from all others, they believed that gods exercised authority of the fortunes of human beings and demanded recognition as a condition for salvation.
One distinct characteristic, of the ancient Hellenic beliefs in the "theia" (things having to do with gods), was that there was not a single truth about gods. The twelve main gods, which were Zeus, Hera, Demeter, Hades, Poseidon, Ares, Hephaestus, Athena, Hermes, Apollo, Artemis, and Aphrodite, had been depicted within different contexts and they shared different virtues, depending on the each locality's legends. The vast collection of beliefs and rituals practices in Ancient Greece demonstrated that there was no single way to live in accordance with the gods' wishes. Through the worship of the main deities in temples located all over the Greek peninsula and islands, Greeks used to identify different ways to deal with their gods "commandments." There was no single place that one should or should not worship the god of his or her choice, while practices varied in forms and duration. Games, rituals, theatrical works, festivals, processions, and autonomous religious practices within households were held in honor of the gods. This autonomy in dealing with the "theia" gave Greeks the opportunity to portray their gods' superpowers or human weaknesses and associate their everyday practices or behaviors with those of their gods. This uniquely defined line between divinity and humanity illustrated the ancient Greeks desire to understand the forces of nature and to comprehend, to a certain extend, the world around them. - Soccer Brothers By : Kadence Buchanan -
Do you remember the famous movie of the early 80s "the Blues Brothers" with Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi. The two heroes were able to overcome all the obstacles in their way and to avoid their pursuers until the last scene of the film. "They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God" was the tagline of the film. The current Brazilian national soccer team, which plays at the World Cup in Germany, reminded me of the Blues Brothers. Although they prefer samba music to blues, they seem to be unstoppable and although they are not on a mission from God their religiosity is obvious.
The Brazilian players often pray and some of them wear T-shirts with religious slogans under their uniforms. Lucio, one of the team's best defenders was wearing a T-shirt with the message «Jesus loves you» in last World Cup's final game in Yokohama. Kaka, a talented midfielder wears similar T-shirts, while Ze Roberto another midfielder according to the Columbian newspaper "El Pais" plans to become a pastor of the Evangelical Church. Another Brazilian, Luis Felipe Scolari, who is the coach of the national team of Portugal, has chosen for his team a training center in Marienfeld close to a 12th-century monastery, in order for him to visit it every morning and pray. - Focusing On Religion By : Kadence Buchanan -
According to the online etymology dictionary, religion, in its modern sense, is the "recognition of, obedience to, and worship of a higher, unseen power." Numerous studies over the centuries have supported that religion is a human phenomenon of interaction and spiritual exchange based on a group of beliefs or attitudes concerning a real or imagined object or person. In particular, religion is a system of thought considered to have a supernatural, sacred, or divine character, which is based on a set of moral codes, practices, institutions, values, and rituals, associated with the specific beliefs examined.
Also referred to as "faith" or "system of beliefs," religion is usually defined as an agreed set of rules illustrated by a set of commonly exercised practices. These practices are carried out by humans in their effort to understand the natural forces that govern their lives and accept the biggest change of them all; that of death. In fear of the unknown, humans have been able to confront the never-ending change in life and interact with each other by creating a particular set of beliefs and practicing rituals that do represent their commonly agreed principles. - A Look Into Egyptian Religion By : Kadence Buchanan -
By far, the ancient Egyptian culture represents one of the least understood and most interesting facets of beliefs throughout human history. In this article, we'll give you a basic idea of what modern day man knows about what the ancient Egyptians put their faith in.
Our understanding of Egyptian religion is far from complete. Many of the things that we know about their religion seem incomplete; we seem to have found alternate gods they've worshipped that served the same purposes, as well as conflicting stories about what they believed about how the world was formed. While our knowledge is somewhat lacking, we'll focus on what we do know. - Narcissism And Evil By : Sam Vaknin
In his bestselling "People of the Lie", Scott Peck claims that narcissists are evil. Are they?
The concept of "evil" in this age of moral relativism is slippery and ambiguous. The "Oxford Companion to Philosophy" (Oxford University Press, 1995) defines it thus: "The suffering which results from morally wrong human choices." - Religion And Your Health By : Elizabeth Newberry -
Did you know a person may or may not support a medical practice or advancement based on his or her religion? It’s true, and to a degree it’s not at all shocking. Many Christians and Catholics alike oppose abortions because they feel an abortion murders a child and therefore goes against God and his Word, i.e., the Bible. The abortion debate has been going on for years, so that’s no surprise; however, whether or not a particular medical practice is supported by a particular religion goes beyond just abortion. It stretches out to other medical procedures covered by health insurance, as well as health insurance itself.
Practices covered by health insurance such as birth control and other forms of contraception and the withdrawal of a life support system, i.e., “pulling the plug,” are sometimes supported or not supported based solely on a person’s religion. - Find Out The Baptism Essentials By : Dalvin Rumsey
Everything there is to know about baptism can be reduced to only two words: water and people. Of course there will be a baptism tank in the church and many other things to take care of, in order for everything to go smoothly as planned.
The tank you will use for the ceremony must be filled with water and obviously this will not be done, but with the aid of an automatic fill system, consisting of a valve and a float switch. These systems can be found at a rather small price and can be added to existing plumbing. You could automate the system even more if you want, just by adding a drain valve that can be operated from the same control unit. - The Easter Basket Of Yesterday And Today By : Michelle Bery -
With the arrival of spring comes the celebration of the Easter holiday – a time of significant religious remembrance and seasonal celebration. As part of Easter – whether you celebrate it religiously or not – children are visited by the Easter bunny, a mythical figure that delivers baskets of chocolates and treats to be found on Easter morning. The Easter basket, therefore, is an object that is integral to celebrating Easter with children – a symbol of the holiday that has endured for generations.
References to the Easter basket can be found throughout history; because Easter is also associated with the celebration of spring – a time of rebirth – there were often depictions of the fertility goddess Eostre being shown carrying a basket of eggs. Early on in Europe, it was customary to have your spring seedlings – carried by basket – blessed for the coming harvest. Later on, Catholic parishioners would bring baskets filled with food to Easter mass in order for it to be blessed. - Muhammad Cartoon & Free Speech By : Matthew C. Keegan
Many in the Muslim community are in an uproar over a Muhammad cartoon appearing in newspapers across Europe. One such Muhammad cartoon depicts the Islamic prophet wearing a turban containing a bomb.
If you write for a living, you probably have made judgment calls regarding what you will write and how that information will be conveyed. Definitely, I am of the “free speech” mind, but I must tell you that there are enough fanatics in this world who would seek the death of others in the name of their beliefs. While I enjoy covering information of a religious nature I am loathe to printing or republishing anything that offends someone’s religion, no matter how much I may disagree with it. - Reincarnation-are We Born Again? By : sachatarkovskywritername
What does reincarnation mean? This is an age old question often discussed, and often considered by the world's greatest minds, and most of the world's religions.
The meaning of Reincarnation - The Da Vinci Code Debunked By : sachatarkovskywritername
The Da Vinci Code, both the name of the book and now current film needs to be debunked. It is so misleading because Mr. Brown (author of the Da Vinci Code) draws attention away from the facts that are noteworthy.
The Templers, Mary Magdallen, and the Masons, come back into view every so often, just like pyramid schemes The “facts” alluded to by Mr. Brown are only conjecture at best, and taken from a host of other books whose authors were careful to present their thesis in a prudent manor. Mr. Brown’s Da Vinci Code was not careful at all. - Amulet Of Akkad – Can It Bring You Good Fortune By : sachatarkovskywritername
Deep within our early history is the story of the city Ur, and the Kingdom of Sumer. It predates the Jewish religion, and the father of all Jews, Abraham came himself from Ur.
The Bible calls it Ur of Chaldea, which was one of the largest and first civilized areas in Mesopotamia.
Ur’s history is well documented, and archaeologists are waiting to excavate the whole area. - Perfection - Man's Attempt At Godhood By : sachatarkovskywritername
Is perfection possible? Is man as a collective or singular entity capable of perfection? What is perfection anyway?
These questions have been philosophical dilemmas for ages, and some of humankind’s greatest minds have attempted to answer them. - Miracles: What The Bible Has To Say About Them By : Gabriel Adams -
It was a miracle! How many times have you heard someone say that? Probably hundreds of times. But they don't really mean that it was a miracle – what they really mean is that the event they witnessed was amazing, improbable, or inexplicable.
But are there real miracles? Have there been times that the natural laws of the universe, such as gravity, or even death, have been stopped, changed, or reversed? To find the answer to this question, we must turn to the Bible. - Linen - The Holy Clot By : Gabriel Adams -
Linen comes from the fiber of the flax plant, and is the oldest “vegetable” material used for clothing. It is natural that since it has been around so long that it would have been mentioned in the Bible. Linen was not easily dyed, and so was usually left white, which was its natural color, and this might be part of the reason it was seen as a symbol of purity. There are frequent mentions of it in this context in the Old Testament.
As far back as the Hebrew captivity and the story of Moses, linen was involved. One of the seven plagues directed against the Egyptians destroyed crops, and the Bible states that “the flax and the barley was smitten.” Flax is the plant that yields the fibers woven in linen. - Bar Mitzvah: From Boy To Man By : Gabriel Adams -
In Judaism, a boy takes on the responsibilities of an adult in the Jewish community at the age of thirteen. As an observance of this occasion, a ceremony is held often followed by a celebration. Now days, this ceremony and celebration are often mistakenly referred to as a Bar Mitzvah. The Bar Mitzvah is not the event but the boy the event is being held in honor of. The word 'bar' is Hebrew for son and 'mitzvah' is the word for commandment. Thus, at thirteen, a boy becomes Bar Mitzvah, or Son of the Commandment.
Before the age of thirteen, the parents have full responsibility for the boy's actions in regard to Jewish law and tradition. Once a boy is thirteen, he becomes fully accountable for his own actions, whether good or bad, in keeping the laws and traditions of his community. He is also now privileged to participate fully as an adult, as well. He can be called to read from the Torah (the five books of Moses) and Haftarah (the books of the Prophets), and be part of a Minyan or prayer quorum.
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