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Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the bad people of this world seem to have it so easy and how come they are not being punished? Why does God allow His Christian people to suffer? Doesn't God care for His people? Has God turned His back on us?
These are some of the questions ... Views: 1691
If you are constantly saying to yourself, “What in the world am I doing?”, then you probably need a change. Maybe you are working or studying or maybe you are just stuck doing nothing that is a big problem, but the biggest problem you have at the moment is unhappiness. Days are going by, time ... Views: 1078
Times of hardship in our life brings so many things to light that we may have never be aware of were even there. Hardship reveals things within our heart, such as impatience, doubt, frustration and deep need. Regardless of the individual circumstances that each of face, the Lord's purposes are ... Views: 971
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 ... Views: 929
Knowing the role of the Spirit, helps us to understand that we are not alone this life. God has given us Himself through His Spirit. The more we walk with the Lord and trust in Him, the more we learn to lean on His Spirit. To walk in the Spirit means that we continually keep our eyes, ears and ... Views: 705
The Lord has created us to have an intimate and personal relationship with Him. Jesus said that He came to that we may have life and have it to the fullest (John 10:10) and intimacy is a deep part of that fullness.
What are the benefits of having an intimate relationship with the Lord:
1. ... Views: 991
Each of us has dreams and desires. Some of them are from our own hearts and minds and others are God given. As we pray and seek Him, He will reveal the things that are of Him. It is these dreams and desires that will give way to reality if we do not give up, but trust Him to bring them to ... Views: 720
I had a man knock on my door the other day. He was a Jehovah's Witness bringing me the 'Lords' word and the monthly Awakened magazines, which I don't mind browsing through every now and again.
This months Awakened was about miracles and if they really do happen. This particular man believed ... Views: 1251
In life, it is certain that all of us will go through some sort of valley experiences. There is not one of us that is immune to difficulty and hardship. Our perspective during this time will determine how we will get through these times. During these times, we can shrink inwards and become ... Views: 858
The feminine element lies dormant in us all, eager to be retrieved from the archives of the world of imagery and myth. Basically, the feminine aspect encompasses the mystical, nurturing, healing aspect engendered through unconditional love and intuition. It is this aspect of our nature, which ... Views: 1067
When storms in life come, whether it is financial, emotional or physical, where do you turn? It is interesting because when things are going well, there is no need to question the very things that we lean on or where put our trust. However, it is when those foundations are shaken that we see if ... Views: 636
The Gift of Free Will
Do you want a life that’s filled with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being?
Because we have the gift of free will, ultimately, we decide the thoughts, words, choices, and actions that determine our lives. This is due to the fact that naturally and ... Views: 1273
Do you realize that that God desires to have an intimate relationship with you? You may be asking yourself, "What does that mean?" It means that the Lord desires that you would know Him in the deepest ways possible. That you would come to know Him personally and to trust, lean with on HIm with ... Views: 711
Prior to Jesus ascending to heaven, He told His disciples that He would send His Helper. John 14:26 tells us, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name" The Lord wants us to live and abide in Him. He wants to bless us with a life of righteousness and to give us ... Views: 795
Waiting on the Lord to move in our circumstances is very difficult, but the Lord has many purposes in waiting on Him and HIs timing. Here are some reasons the Lord has us wait:
First, to prepare us for what is to come.
The Lord sometimes delays His blessing to prepare us for what is ... Views: 859
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 ... Views: 774
We know that we were created to hear and to know Him in an intimate way. John 10:27 tells us this very fact: "My sheep hear My voice ". So our challenge is not in hearing Him, but in becoming familiar with His voice.
When the Lord speaks to us, we need to be able to recognize what He is ... Views: 595
I have addressed the issue of how parents and society teach us anger, judgment, criticalness and punishment. But one’s next question might be, but then why did people go into judgment, manipulation and control in the first place? Parents teach it to their kids, then their kids become parents and ... Views: 943
I have addressed the issue of how parents and society teach us anger, judgment, criticalness and punishment. But one’s next question might be, but then why did people go into judgment, manipulation and control in the first place? Parents teach it to their kids, then their kids become parents and ... Views: 1020
Jesus Christ is risen today!
Our triumphant Holy Day!
Ha-a-a-le-lu-hal-le-lu-ul-jah!
It’s nice to be triumphant every now and then, isn’t it?
So much of the time we walk around feeling defeated – defeated by the powers that be, overwhelmed by our workload, subjugated by our domineering ... Views: 750
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 ... Views: 2020
God is all around us, working in and through our lives. Yet some many of us are unaware that He is wanting to communicate with us or that He is even there. If you are wanting to know Him and how He is actively working in your life, being aware is the key. So you ask, how do we become aware? The ... Views: 609
One of my deepest desires is to be a Blessing to others. It is no wonder that the Peace Prayer by Francis of Assisi is the blueprint for my life.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
... Views: 1802
Struggling to get the law of attraction to work for you? Here are 10 reasons why it isn't and how you can make it work.
1 Your request wasn't clear and specific.
You can’t go to a restaurant and ask the waiter for “food”. He needs you to order something specific and it’s the same with ... Views: 1426
Approaching Easter for 2013, it is apparent that each celebration of Christ’s resurrection from now on, has more significance than at any other time in history. The reason is simple; what is known as the “first resurrection” (Rev 20: 5, 6) is according to prophecy not very far away.
Yes, this ... Views: 1550
A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. David Brinkley
Can you imagine becoming successful if you were…
Thrown into a pit and sold into slavery.
Being accused and put into jail for a crime that you did not commit.
Hated by ... Views: 555
ABSTRACT
Feminism is a movement of both men and women who ascribe to the metaphysical, ontological natural humanitarian principle of egalitarianism whereby the viewpoint is that all people are born equal regardless of country of origin, race, color, creed, religion and/or gender. It is a ... Views: 1065
Increasingly these days I fear that the word Love is bandied about way too freely. People say it to someone because they think that's what they are SUPPOSED to say, not really because it reflects how they feel. I'm not even sure many people truly understand what love means anymore.
For ... Views: 1312
Get ready for this upcoming Easter which is one of the most significant religious ceremonies in Christiandom. After the crucifixion of Jesus on Friday (which is commemorated as Good Friday in the Christian community) Easter Sunday is observed on the following Sunday to commemorate his ... Views: 1037
Many good folks are willing to die for what they think is a worthy cause. The purpose of this article is to show a better cause, because America as we know it, is mostly gone.
#1. Even if we could win a civil war for the 2nd Amendment (gun rights), America has huge debt and an economy facing ... Views: 1350
Yes, godly men fought for this country and braved death to establish it's freedom in 1776. But contrary to what many believe, this is not 1776. We hate what we see happening to America--too much "change" that millions unwisely voted for.
Colonel Ammerman (under General Schwarzkopf in Desert ... Views: 1195
Easter People-Our Greater Yet To Be
The Easter experience for Jesus’ disciples was chaos. What had happened? Their great master had been crucified. It is suggested that he was seen in a celestial-light body, yet physical enough to be present even touched by Thomas.
All too often Jesus is ... Views: 876
I wonder by my troth, what thou and I did, till we loved?
Were we not wean’d till then?
But suck’d on country pleasures, childishly?
Or snorted we in the Seven Sleepers’ den?
‘Twas so ; but this, all pleasures fancies be ;
If ever any beauty I did see,
Which I desired, and got, ’twas but a ... Views: 1287
Bad Religion (Luke 13:31-35)
One of the more ‘outside the box’ suggestions that has been made to me lately by some members of our online community is that I should throw my hat in the ring as a candidate to be the next Pope.
This wasn’t an idea that I came up with myself, and I haven’t ... Views: 841
Do you have a dream or vision that God has given you and you are uncertain about how to get there? Are you in transition, thus far the directions have been clear, but now the vision is unclear? Is your vision unclear?
In the Message Bible there is a passage of scripture found in Mark 8:22-25 ... Views: 1972
To get out of the matrix, you must let go of every untruth that you have been taught or that you assumed. How does one know the truth? Is it all in the Christian’s Bible? Christians would say yes, and that the Bible is all that you need to know. I have been all around and back again, in and out ... Views: 1443
How can I stay on the road to Heaven?
1: Constant PRAYER!!! I cant begin to tell you how important this is. Prayer is how we communicate with God. During prayer we first want to worship, praise and thank him for all that he is and all that he has done. Then we want to make sure we are not ... Views: 968
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. ... Views: 1268
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 ... Views: 841
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 ... Views: 961
The Scripture below is very special to all of us. We are aware that God heals our bodies. We also need to be aware the He heals our broken hearts.
Ps 147:3
3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. (KJV)
He not only heals our broken heart, he binds up our wounds. ... Views: 903
What is Reverence?
Matthew 6:9-6:13 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV)
Reverence? What is A new look at Matthew 6:9 thru 13. Many call Matthew 6:9-13, The Lords Prayer but it actually isn’t. Its the prayer that Jesus gave to us, so in essence its our prayer. What I want to do is break it down to ... Views: 961
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
23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which ... Views: 2143
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”; ... Views: 901
More than 90 percent of Americans pray daily, according to a 2002 Gallup Poll. People seeking guidance and comfort through prayer often are led to Silent Unity, a nonprofit service dedicated to providing personal, confidential prayer support to all who seek it.
Silent Unity receives more ... Views: 913
To be blessed means to be consecrated, set apart, and highly favored. When God blesses you, He does not leave anything out. It is more than personal happiness, wealth or well-being. He sees His flock as holy, chosen by Him to be a peculiar people, high above all nations in praise, in name and in ... Views: 975
There are many great healing scriptures. Sometimes, however, you run across one that you have not seen before. Or if you have seen it, God simply has not yet quickened it (made it come alive) for you. Then he quickens it for you and you see complete new revelations in it that you have never seen ... Views: 896