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- Global Recession - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgHow can you find that which was never lost? Across the globe, people converse about recession and it makes me wonder what establishes the value of the Dollar or the Rand, What determines the value of gold? Can oil know its worth? Does a diamond know its own value? In my study, I found ...
Views: 1913(3 votes) - 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: 1642(1 vote) - Good Riddance to Good Works? Should Christians Obey God's Moral Commandments? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with Vision"Good riddance to good works!" is the mentality of some Christians who believe that obedience to Yahweh God's holy commandments is no longer required once you put faith in Jesus Christ for your salvation. Is this belief Biblical? When we accept Jesus as our Savior, does it mean we can indulge in ...
Views: 1817(1 vote) - Goodness of Jehovah God: How Can You Reflect It in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhen you wake up each morning to the sweet melodies of birds, how do you feel? When you admire the spectacular spectrum of sunsets, are you awed? When sunlight warms your skin and gentle summer breezes softly kiss you, are you not delighted? Do you not enjoy the fragrance of wildflowers, the ...
Views: 7591(3 votes) - Have you read The Shack? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Adele McDowellThis is a book that has generated a great deal of conversation. Some love it; some hate it. For over a year, The Shack by Wm. Paul Young has been on The New York Times bestseller list. Young wrote this book as a Christmas gift for his six children. He also shared a few copies with friends and ...
Views: 3373(3 votes) - Help for Pastors, Ministers, Priests Who Want to Foster an effective, Christian, recovery program that is simple, friendly, and welcoming - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),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 concerns about A.A.; and doesn’t want expensive or expansive alternative programs? In fact, that servant ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - How Did the Gospel of Jesus Christ Spread from Jerusalem to the Uttermost Parts of the Earth? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionThe Gospel of Jesus Christ started out as a small spark in the Galilean hillsides nearly two thousand years ago, but rapidly blazed across all geographical barriers to become the world's most well-known Good News in the history of humanity. A brief overview of how the Gospel spread will not only ...
Views: 19393(1 vote) - How Do I Know If I Have Faith? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Greg BakerIn Christianity, faith is the principle upon which we build our relationship with God. It is the key to experiencing God, seeing the hand of God in our lives, and fulfilling the purpose for which God made us. But many Christians struggle with the idea and concept of faith. This article will ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - How Do Your Explain Miracles From The Course In Miracles? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from David HoffmeisterMiracles are described in the Old Testament, New Testament and A Course in Miracles. Some miracles result from the understanding and a relationship to God. Yet some are examples of what man can do when he is in right alignment with God and living from that state of knowing. Feeding the ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - How to Have the Correct Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Juan RosarioWith so many tribulations in life, it’s easy to lose the correct perspective and to focus on problems like the lack of money and time, between other giant challenges that we need to face every day. If we are not careful, we can easily forget about the great blessings the Great Creator of the ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - How To Lose Weight God's Way - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Philip JonesGet to the Root Cause Yes, He wants you to lose weight God's way. It is not God's will for your life to be hindered and shortened by unwanted weight gain. God wants you trim and healthy. He has given you the solution to this weight problem in His magnificent manual for healthy living, the ...
Views: 5647(1 vote) - How To Make the Most Of Now - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Claire Vorster'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 ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Innocent Untill Proven Guilty - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgIn 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 ...
Views: 2752(1 vote) - Inside My Concordance: A Super Bible School Activity for Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Kathy VincentRemember the fun game you played as a kid that started out something like this…”I’m going to Grandma’s house and inside my suitcase I’m going to pack my teddy bear.” The next child would have to continue this line of thinking by remembering what the last person packed and then add his own item ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Intimacy with God Your Creator: Do You Know God Intimately? How Should You Respond to Your Knowledge of Yahweh (Jehovah) God? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you know God? If so, do you know Him intimately? And how should you respond to your knowledge of Him? We can know someone in two ways: impersonal knowledge and personal knowledge. To know someone impersonally is to know of the person's existence, their name, what they do, where they live, ...
Views: 1905(1 vote) - Is 90% A Good Deal For You? By: Terry L. Weber - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Terry WeberAs you probably know our money really does talk to us. For example, I know it talks to me because I’ve often heard it say, loud and clear: “Goodbye!” Over the years I’ve taught several adult Sunday school classes about Christian Financial Management (CFM). Much of the material I gleaned from ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Is Israel, the Chosen of Yahweh God, Your Friend? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionMillions around the world, of different colors, languages, and cultures, have received the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. This Gospel is not merely good news, but the best news, for when you accept the Gospel, you will have accepted the gift of a lifetime, as only through Christ will ...
Views: 2780(1 vote) - Is Jesus the Only Way to God - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,For centuries, Christians have not only believed but vigorously defended the view that Jesus is the one and only way to God. As a Christian myself, I was one of these who not only believed this but was ready to argue and debate with anyone who questioned what I thought was an unquestionable ...
Views: 3156(2 votes) - Jesus Christ And His Miracles - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsSome call him the “Son of God”. Others believe he was merely a man on a religious mission. Nevertheless, no one can take away the fact that he performed many miracles in his lifetime that healed and inspired many. He walked on water, yet they crucified him. Was this man a magician? Or was ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - Jesus Christ: The Greatest Possibility Thinker Who Ever Lived (from "Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons) - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jesus Christ: The Greatest Possibility Thinker Who Ever Lived (from "Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spirituality, Jesus, Jesus Christ, hope, possibilities, possibility thinking, inspiration, faith, Christianity Web ...
Views: 3828(1 vote) - Jesus is the SON OF GOD! The Buddha was, ho hum, merely a man - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere have been occasions when I have been told that “Jesus is the Son of God and the Buddha was just a man, therefore, the Buddha is a false prophet.” Okay, I respect everybody’s freedom to voice their opinion. I also know how views and opinions are formed, and why they become so entrenched. ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - Jesus of Nazareth - The Man - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerOne 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 ...
Views: 1128(4 votes) - Jesus Said: "Seek First God’s Kingdom, and His Righteousness" - But How? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: Jesus told his disciples, "Seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things [food and clothing] will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33, WEB) How can we seek God's Kingdom and His righteousness first? Answer: To seek Yahweh's Kingdom above everything else, ...
Views: 2559(1 vote) - Jesus' (Yahshua) Pre-existence - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Tom MartinOur 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: ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Jewish Feasts - 7 Life-Changing Keys For Christians To Remember - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael EcuyerThe 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 ...
Views: 858(2 votes) - Joe Herzanek and Drug-Addiction-Support.org Form Working Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Judy HerzanekAuthor, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of Drug-Addiction-Support.org and Alcoholism-Support.org and make regular appearances on the “Recovery Now.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan 17, 2011 – Author, counselor and ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Kriya Yoga means God and Love applied in real life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Hans NeukommKriya Yoga is the combination of loving work for the mutual benefit and well being of all creation, all planet, nature, animals and mankind in combination with Kriya Yoga meditation teachings also known as Jesus secret teachings. All life is about Love To reconcile with God, it is vital to ...
Views: 1603(2 votes) - Living a life of Value - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kemmy OluleyeQuotes ‘...Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own’ (Lk 12:15 NLT). ‘It seems to be a fact of life that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong.’ Rom 7:21(NLT). ’Be the change you wish to see in the world’ M. ...
Views: 1876(2 votes) - Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price) - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Key words: Jesus Christ, Jesus, Faith, Gratitude, Charles Price Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Living Truth, Thoughts on Jesus, ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, LONG ROAD TO PEACE - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Craig LockLONG WALK TO FREEDOM, LONG ROAD TO PEACE MY GREATEST RACE Dedicated to the striving for and recognition of peace (and pursuit of peace) … or at least a better and more peaceful world. * Here are some extracts from the manuscript craig is currently ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Love Humbly - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sabrina RembertThose 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 ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Mental Backtracking - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenHurrying down the stairs at the 59th Street subway station in New York City, I ran to jump on the A-line metro train just before the doors closed. Whew… I was on my way. However, the relief was short-lived. A stranger looked at me and determinedly expected me to answer his question, “Where are ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Ministering to "the Least" of Our Community - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you love and care for "the least" in your community? Who are "the least"? Jesus answered this question in his parable in Matthew 25:31-46 (WEB): When the Son of Man [Jesus Christ] comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. Before him ...
Views: 2593(1 vote) - Mistletoe - Where Did It Go? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Floral and HardyMistletoe - second to the Christmas tree, it is the staple yuletide plant. Songs are written about it, doors adorned with it and kisses won under it, but this seasonal decoration and great matchmaker is under threat, it is believed. The RHS is awash with rumours that the fabled mistletoe is in ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Modern Idolatry: What Is the Idol in Your Heart? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you have an idol in your heart? Now, before you say no, let us define idolatry and see what it means today. In ancient times, idolatry was the worship of idols or the use of idols to represent the "gods" people believed in. Such idols were carved images in various forms made of stones and ...
Views: 1927(1 vote) - Money Problems - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Terry WeberWhen my wife and were married, we each owned a house. We decided to sell both houses and start fresh with a new house that would be “our new house together.” One of the results of selling those houses was that, even after buying a big new home for our now much larger blended family (9 ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - More Power To You (Part 4) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gerrit van VuurenIn the previous three parts of this series, we discussed the source and direction of power available to Christians. We learnt that Jesus promised the Apostles that they would receive power from on high when the Holy Spirit falls on them, and saw that this actually happened just as Jesus ...
Views: 1881(1 vote) - Mystery Solved, We Evolved From Little More than Beer Foam - Not! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI'll explain my sensationalized "beer foam" headline in a minute, but we need some background first. A recent article written at ScienceDaily.com, which appears to be based on a press release from a biochemist at Brandeis University, touts the following headline: "First Large-Scale Formal ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Nazareth, Where Christianity Was Born - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerIn 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 ...
Views: 1252(2 votes) - Our Christian Recovery Model Today: A First Century Christian Fellowship - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),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 ...
Views: 2689(1 vote) - Overcome Anxiety and Depression through Nature Photography - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from ForestWander Nature PhotographyIn fast paced lives and busy schedules, finding peace within is critical and not only good for mental wellbeing, but physical health as well. American culture and society is inundated with anti-depressant commercials and propaganda that attempts to sell wellbeing through synthetic solutions. ...
Views: 3890(1 vote) - Popping for Joy: A Super Sunday School Lesson for Memorizing Galatians 5:22 from the Bible - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Kathy VincentThere was a time in my life when I felt I had lost my joy. I felt miserable. I didn’t want to do anything or be around anybody. But slowly and surely, my joy returned as I began to rest more on the Lord. My strength returned too. Nehemiah 8:10 says this: “…for the joy of the LORD is ...
Views: 2172(1 vote) - Prayer for Peace of Mind Don’t Let the Devil Stop You! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kelly Ann EversPrayer for Peace of Mind Don’t Let the Devil Stop You! Regardless of the circumstances, regardless of the pressure, regardless of the delays, don’t let the devil stop your progress. You know God has spoken to you, His word has resounded in your mind over and over. You dream about it, you ...
Views: 5367(1 vote) - Prevailing Prayer - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Wayne ShemwellIt 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 ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Prophecy of Doomsday: Principles of Prophecy We must Know - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDecember 21, 2012 came and went, and we're still all here. Whose fault is it that this and similar prophecies about doomsday did not come to pass? Who are we to believe anymore? Jesus had warned us, "Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray." (Matthew 24:11, WEB) So how can we ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Prophecy: The Rock that Cannot Be Moved - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiAfter 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 ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Psychic Choices - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertCongratulations, you’ve made the choice to get a reading, and hopefully you’ve taken some time to prepare. Now you may be wondering what kind of information to give to your psychic during the reading. If an advisor needs to have specific data—such as birth info—they may ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - PTSD Ending Has A Price - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Risa RuseI guess we should identify what we need to get rid of when we want to unshackle ourselves from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) That is, the things we need to emotionally throw over-board in order to be able to steer our spiritual ship steady. I was reminded of this analogy when reading ...
Views: 1800(3 votes) - Questions I’m frequently asked: Are you still a Christian? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Interesting you would ask me this, as others have asked me this question, too, and I suppose it is because I no longer pretend to believe that Christianity is the only way to know God. Yet, as far as my own faith journey is concerned, I regard myself as more Christian today than I've ever ...
Views: 2989(1 vote) - Realizing What It Means To Show Grace - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseTo show grace isn't about being kind now and then. Grace transcends little prayers at dinner and women named Grace. Grace isn't always about moving your body gracefully; it's a much higher calling. To be able to show grace fully is a tall order. Look for ways to shine your grace toward ...
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