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- Is it Time to Blend Drudge’s “Have Exit Plan” with Christ’s Warning to Flee Military or Martial Law? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Many see trouble coming from government spending and then printing money non-stop. And the gov is preparing for the trouble by buying billions of bullets and armored vehicles. The Bible has warnings for what we see. Before Christ saves us in the sky, heeding His words could save us in ...
Views: 1186 - Evolution versus “deaf, dumb and blind” believers in Earth being only 6,000 years old - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Richard RuhlingNumerous 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 ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Is it Time to Blend Drudge's “Have Exit Plan” with Christ's Warning to Flee Military or Martial Law? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2014 from Richard RuhlingMany see trouble coming from government spending and then printing money non-stop. And the gov is preparing for the trouble by buying billions of bullets and armored vehicles. The Bible has warnings for what we see. Before Christ saves us in the sky, heeding His words could save us in the ...
Views: 1200 - What's Behind Rome's Hostility to the US Constitution? Freedom Obstructs the Road to World Dominion - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rome lost supremacy as a New World opened and Protestant America became great. Rome's strategy to recover world dominion is seen in Scripture. It looks like it's working for them. “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In the Holy Roman Empire, Europe's ...
Views: 1301 - Against Hype Such As: “The Day of the Lord...NO MORE WARNINGS–Judgment...Time Is Up!” - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhen Christians announce the time of God's judgment, perhaps it should be with Good News of how to avoid the judgment that is coming. While “anything can happen” and it seems like “anytime,” in Bible times, God said, “I will execute judgment” in the context of Passover, Exod 12:12. That's ...
Views: 1406 - FATHER’S DAY MESSAGE 2014 - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2014 from Robert CrutchfieldFather’s day reminds me of many years ago when I attended a different church. The pastor there was the head of the jail ministry at the local county jail. He would tell us of how on Mother’s Day they would bring Mother’s Day cards so that the inmates who were so inclined could send a card to ...
Views: 1410 - Can Our Dead Speak to Us? A Warning Re Altered Consciousness, Channeling, New Age and Spiritualism - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: 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 ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Flag Day and Father's Day (June 14,15) in a Fragmenting Society? - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThere 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 ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Three Reasons to Leave Your Church and a Good One to Stay - by Submitted on May 26, 2014 from Richard RuhlingMost 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 ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - The Crab Effect - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloExcerpt from my book: "The Crab Effect" The subtitle of this book is "How to Handle the Haters in Your Life". One thing that is incredibly evident when one sets out to follow the path and purpose that God has ordained for his or her life is that with certainty, there will be haters trailing ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - The Majesty of it All! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloI was talking to one of my closest friends early this morning. We discussed some of the things in our lives that God has brought us through. As we talked, I thought about some of the things that life had brought my way. Then, I thought about the majesty of it all; how no matter what, God was ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Who is Your Shepherd ? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloSomeone recently called from another state. She was struggling with family resentment, criticism and outright lies against her character. Often in counseling sessions, I will ask questions to cut through the maze and get to the heart of the matter. This case was no different. I asked her very ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - God, Our Deliverer! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloI have heard people say that "God does not put more on you than you can bear". Actually, God is not the one who is afflicting you. It is the devil or satan. It is he who is roaming the earth seeking whom he can devour. It is his intent to steal, kill, and destroy, not God's! God is for us, so ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - The Realm of Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloThe Realm of Possibilities There is a realm that one can operate on where the impossible becomes possible. There is a place or plane in reality where there are no limits. It is hard to comprehend with our finite minds, however. It takes incredible faith. It takes a faith that is unlimited, ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Thy Will Be Done! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloEvery word that proceeds out of the mouth of God is powerful and four of those powerful words come straight from the prayer that He taught us to pray in the book of Mathew in the Bible. They are "Thy Will Be Done!" It is the Lord's will that we need in our lives! We cannot trust our own ...
Views: 1397 - Thy Will Be Done! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloEvery word that proceeds out of the mouth of God is powerful and four of those powerful words come straight from the prayer that He taught us to pray in the book of Mathew in the Bible. They are "Thy Will Be Done!" It is the Lord's will that we need in our lives! We cannot trust our own ...
Views: 1365 - The Goodness of God! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloI was listening to a person sometime ago, and I have to admit that, as they spoke of how they were so blessed because of the way they served God, including paying all their tithes and their other good deeds, I wished that I, too, did everything right. As I wistfully listened, I wanted so much to ...
Views: 989 - Still Laughing! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloMany times you will face attacks by Satan in all kinds of forms. He will seem to be coming at you from all directions, but guess who will still be laughing even in the midst of the assaults? Yes, that's right! YOU!!!! I am a witness that no matter how hard enemies attack, even in the midst of ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Brotherly Love - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloHebrews13:1 Let brotherly love continue.(Holy Bible-KJV) When we look around today, we find signs that some segments of society don't respect, much less, love other segments or fractions. The truth is that the Bible teaches us to have brotherly love for each other. There are no conditions of ...
Views: 1257 - 5 Tips to Better Understanding of the Bible - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Nate AtkinsReading 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 ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - What Else Do You Have To Say? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Albert WagnerIs anything bothering you today? - A job? - A significant other? - Finances? - Car trouble? - Not having enough time? Any or all of these things could be bothering you at a given time. When the problems linger what do you do? Perhaps: - Abuse a substance? - Turn ...
Views: 1288 - Listening To My Life - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Sharon SwingBy Sharon Swing, Co-Author of Listen To My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story. Experience turns belief into faith. There is a difference between believing something to be true and knowing it to be true. I can believe the Bible because it is the word of God. I know ...
Views: 1434 - 12 Encouraging Bible Verses About Faith - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Nate AtkinsFaith 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 ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - Do Scientists Go to Heaven – What Will They Do There? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Rev Michael BrescianiWhile the title is a bit facetious the subject was first addresses on national TV by Fox anchor Bill O’Reilly and his guest commentator John Stossel. Who would believe that a visit to Fox news would find O’Reilley and Stossel actively debating a recent study by psychologist Miron Zuckerman of ...
Views: 1389 - 5 Powerful Bible Verses about God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Nate AtkinsIn 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 ...
Views: 1971(2 votes) - Is Christian Counselling Effective in Helping Couples? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Michael HartChristian Counseling is now growing in terms of its popularity all around the world. Gone are the days when anything to do with religion were looked on by psychologists and counselors as being detrimental to one’s mental health. A plethora of studies have now shown that spiritual beliefs, a ...
Views: 1202 - Evolution Has Been In The Bible All Along - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Marc OromanerEver since Darwin published his infamous On the Origin of the Species in 1859, science and theology have been at war over the theory of evolution. The irony is that evolution and all its aspects—natural selection, survival of the fittest, genetic mutations—all appear in the Bible as clear as ...
Views: 1596 - Growing Your Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Gretchen JohnsonYou were invited by a friend. Your family expected you. It was Easter Sunday. Whatever the reason you decided to attend church that particular Sunday, you now understand you were exactly where you were supposed to be when you were supposed to be there. Everything that the minister had to share ...
Views: 878 - Creflo Dollar - Faith vs. Fear - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Creflo DollarMany 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. ...
Views: 3497 - Concepts of the Kingdom - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Creflo DollarThere are two kingdoms in operation in the earth—the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness. All mind-sets, ideas, beliefs, and methods of operation fall under one of these categories; there is no gray area. The kingdom of darkness operates through a system the Word refers to as “the world.” ...
Views: 1564 - Creflo Dollar - Why Be Righteous? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Creflo DollarSome people live by the adage: “Anything goes.” And some modernists, because we live in a technological society, have adopted the mind-set that says the Bible is antiquated, behind the times, irrelevant, etc. Not so. Concerning both of these schools of thought, nothing could be farthest from the ...
Views: 1573 - Creflo Dollar - A License to Sin? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Creflo DollarThe word honor means to carry weight, to weigh down, to make heavy. Now, the Bible tells us that God and His Word are one (John 1:1). So, honoring God means that His Word weighs heavy in your life. No matter what anyone else says, or what’s going on around you, nothing will influence you more ...
Views: 1350 - Creflo Dollar - Breaking the Bad Habit Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Creflo DollarBad habits. Do you think you have one? Or do others complain of you having some? Most people try to eliminate bad habits by using their willpower. However, to be free of bad habits, cravings, and addictions permanently, you need more. You need God’s help. Unfortunately, the majority of ...
Views: 2055 - Creflo Dollar - Walking in the Spirit: The Key to Absolute Victory - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Creflo DollarLife is full of twists and turns, and we are constantly faced with decisions that can either move us further into the will of God for our lives or farther away from it. In these last days, it is going to be imperative that we be able to hear God’s voice and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit ...
Views: 3017 - Creflo Dollar - How to Get Your Faith to Work - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Creflo DollarHave 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 ...
Views: 2511 - Pure Energy as Love or God - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2013 from john kuykendallI like to think of God as pure energy because we are communicating with the energy around us every second. Einstein even showed us that matter is energy. I accept this responsibility so I have to think, “What kind of energy am I putting back?” This energy I label love so God would be pure love. ...
Views: 2508(1 vote) - The Right Way of Getting People Saved and Serving God - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Philip JonesThere is a right and wrong way to share the Gospel with people. The wrong way to share the Gospel with people is to motivate them to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior by promising a happier and more prosperous life. It is certainly true that God wants everyone to experience a ...
Views: 1388 - THE GESTATION OF FAITH - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Philip AmiolaOver the years, and especially in recent times, the Church has placed a lot of emphasis on faith – and rightly so – because the Christian walk is essentially a walk of faith (See Romans 1:17, Romans 10:9, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 11:6). We are saved through faith, we live by faith ...
Views: 1054 - Consistency Over Time Will Bring Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Sheldon NewtonI worked for several years as a Sales Executive. The manager of the Sales Department would always stress, Consistency Over Time, Equals Profits. It was such a potent statement that I wrote it down and began to see how it applied to all of life’s goals, not just in the Sales Profession. I do not ...
Views: 1518 - Do Not Break Up, Its Only Your Relationship That Did! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Enomfon NtefonThe question here is really, How soon can I heal after a break up? This is a major setback and it really does depend on several factors. After a breakup, you really have two choices. One, leave the healing to time. Two, take charge of the recovery process. The first method will take a long ...
Views: 863 - Choose A Dress And Gloves Your Daughter Will Delight In For Her Communion - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Brandy PriceYour child's first communion is one of the most sacred religious events that will happen in their life. This is also a milestone in a Catholic's life that calls for celebration. The average child is ready to take part in holy communion by the time they are in second or third grade, and they are ...
Views: 1042 - Adding Meaning To Your Life By Searching For God - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Albert WagnerIt is said the Bible gives a way of responding to any human situation. As an example, surely God foresaw the nature of humans when he mentioned "Doubting Thomas" in Scripture. Doubting Thomas, as most of us are probably familiar with, said something paraphrased as: "I'll believe it when ...
Views: 1135 - What Every Parent Really Ought To Learn About Their Daughter's First Communion Preparation - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Dawn VegaA child's first communion is a great moment for most Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. To participate, you'll want to purchase the ...
Views: 1054 - Dare to Dream - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Yvonne CarsonDare to dream big dreams! If you lost or given up on your dreams, start to dream again! Pick it back up! If you don’t have a dream, pray and ask God to give you a dream and to ignite it in your heart. Then, go for it! The time is now! Don’t wait until tomorrow; tomorrow is not promised to any ...
Views: 948 - The Power Of Our Thoughts - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Joan MaynardWhat 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 ...
Views: 1616(4 votes) - The Good Idea/Words - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning to all….. We started our day today ushering cars around for inspection. It is always fun to juggle schedules, cars and routines just to make sure that a car is available at home to drive. Then later on I get to pick up one car at one garage and drop another one off at a different ...
Views: 923 - How to Overcome Your Inferiority Complex God's Way - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Philip JonesI developed a terrible inferiority complex growing up, but not because I was ugly or had some physical defect. No, I had an alcoholic father that abused me with words that created in me very low self esteem. But one day that all began to change. I got saved. And God being the merciful person He ...
Views: 8130 - Joys and Embarrassments of Motherhood - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Barbara EubanksMothers are strange. They can get up multiple times during the night to feed, burp, change, and then feed, burp, change many more times. Sometimes that wee one will cry and not be quieted for hours on end. Finally, about the time the mother gets into a deep sleep, morning comes and happy ...
Views: 1247 - William and Hannah:A Story About Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Cherie Ballog"To err is human; to forgive, divine."-Alexander Pope This parable stars two children; however, if we adults examine our hearts closely I think we'll find bits of William and Hannah hiding somewhere deep inside them. William and Hannah were next door neighbors which served them well, since ...
Views: 1847 - Render Your Heart / Not Your Garment: What does the Bible Say about This? - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Joan MaynardThe 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 ...
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