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- America's Love-Hate Relationship with Law: Freedom, Health, Happiness, Prosperity Based on Obedience - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Obedience to the laws of physics has put men on the moon. Freedom, Health, Happiness and Prosperity are based on obedience to laws. Re-writing those laws will not get us to the moon, and it can hijack us from a higher destiny in life. If we Google Newton's Laws, we find a daunting ...
Views: 1477 - 5 Reasons Why Biblical End-Times Are Impending and to Watch, Pray & Withdraw Funds by May 3 - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Biblical signs point to impending crisis and destruction with judgment on America and the beginning of martial law. To watch, pray and withdraw funds may be protective. This article is dedicated to the memory of Tom Lass, a Presbyterian pastor who kept a backpack loaded in his car, ...
Views: 1475 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Laurie Gray“And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” --Matthew 1:23 (KJV) The Christmas story is one of light, love and joy—the light of the star, the love inspired by a precious child, and the joy of hope eternal. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, we ...
Views: 1475 - Fellowship with the Lord-It`s that important - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Worrell BertrandMost of US who are here are truly Saved. We have made our first adjustment to the Justice of God by faith alone in Christ alone for Salvation. Acts:16:31, 4:12, John 3:36, Ephesians 2:8, 9. We are the possessors of Eternal life. We also possess the Righteousness of God the Father, as a matter of ...
Views: 1474 - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Birth of John the Baptist” from Luke One - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentI’ve always been intrigued by the story of John the Baptist, especially the part where Zechariah was not able to speak. Elizabeth must have had 9 months of lovely peace! (Sorry, gentlemen.) Your kids will enjoy this story as well. Be sure to point out to your children that it was extremely ...
Views: 1473 - Finding Balance In Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyNOW THERE WAS AT JOPPA, A CERTAIN DISCIPLE NAMED TABITHA, WHICH BY INTERPRETATION IS CALLED DORCAS: THIS WOMAN WAS FULL OF GOOD WORKS AND ALMS-DEEDS WHICH SHE DID . AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS; THAT SHE WAS SICK AND DIED. (ACTS 9;36-37) I HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT MINISTRY IS NOT JUST ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - The Fiscal Cliff and how a Jubilee can fix our economic woes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Sheri Combs LantzThe Fiscal Cliff and How a JUBILEE can fix our Economic Woes Sheri Combs Lantz, Author of A Practical Girls Guide to the Universe and Why God is Good and Religion is Bad Boy, in the world today God gets a bad rap. The plans for the universe are so simple yet we continue to ignore the ...
Views: 1472 - 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: 1472(1 vote) - Book Defends Divorce Challenges Tradition - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Ennis PepperBook Title: In Defense of Divorce: Why A Marriage Should Never Be Saved At The Expense Of A Life, by Ennis Pepper Published through: Amazon Kindle New book defends divorce from traditional religious ideas, extenuating the guilt and reserving emotional energy for solving practical issues ...
Views: 1469 - Christian Health - Body, Soul and Spirit Connection - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Patricia OlsonAre you a Christian are wondering why Christians are having the same medical issues as non-believers? You know you're saved and have inherited eternal life but are plagued with health issues that no one seems to be able to resolve? Do people tell you that you don't have enough faith? Are you ...
Views: 1469 - No Matter What - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Faith AbrahamOur God wants us to succeed. He wants the best for our lives. The proof of these statements are all over the Bible. Jesus coming from heaven to earth to die on the cross and rising again is tremendous proof. But even before then, God has displayed the desire for us to live well. Look at Adam ...
Views: 1469 - God’s Add Ons – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhat are some things you’d like to add to your life? How about kindness or integrity? Or maybe patience and peace? I think all four of these are worthy characteristics to add to our growing character. II Peter 1:5-7 says this: “…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to ...
Views: 1468 - Love Is a Verb Displayed Through Small Acts of Service - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Robert CrutchfieldIncreasingly 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: 1465(2 votes) - God's Self Imposed Concussion - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Greg AllenSpring means the birth of new beginnings, but it also signals a dawning of mowing the lawn. For many, home improvement ideas begin to dance around in our heads. My wife and I live in an older home and we had a concrete pad in front of the side door for as long as I could recall. The ...
Views: 1462 - The Four Spheres of Overcoming - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Robert CrutchfieldIn this world there will always be challenges in life. We are after-all imperfect people living in a fallen world. “ For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23. Since none of us are perfect our lives cannot be perfect, things happen. When things happen even though they ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Navy Seal Cold Water Prescription is Good Physiology - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Richard RuhlingTouting the benefits of cold water training, a former Navy seal explains health benefits and encourages us to end our bathing with a cold shower in a 1-minute video. Benefits cited include reducing inflammation for joints and vasoconstriction that squeezes lactic acid out of the muscles so we ...
Views: 1460 - Being a Mother - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ken ThomMother's Day is just around the corner. This is a time of family gatherings to celebrate mothers. Family traditions of cookouts, picnics and dining out are fairly common. It goes without saying; mothers play a very important role in our lives. Many articles and books have been written about ...
Views: 1459 - 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: 1459(2 votes) - Dealing With the Fruit or the Root? It Makes a Difference! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoUnless you get to the root or cause of a problem, you are forever dealing with fruit! You’ll never resolve the problem that way. Many doctors are focused on simply treating symptoms (fruit) and managing pain (fruit – again). Pain is not necessarily a bad thing – God created your body to ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - New Year Resolutions: Let's Get Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Larry HehnMy friend Mano Watsa is more than a basketball player. He was a four-time OUA Conference All-Star, two-time All-Canadian point guard and captain for the University of Waterloo. In 1999 he toured with the USA Athletes In Action team, was awarded the National TSN Award for combining excellence in ...
Views: 1456(4 votes) - How to Be Healed God's Way - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Philip JonesTo receive your healing you must first know it is God's will for you to be healed. Isaiah 53:4,5 says, "Surely he hath borne our griefs (sicknesses, weaknesses and distresses), and carried our sorrows (pains, grief and sorrows): yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But ...
Views: 1454 - Discover Your Destiny and Transform Your World - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Michael EcuyerOnce you discover your destiny in life, the door to changing your world will open up. You are not a random blob on the face of this earth but a magnificent treasure waiting to be uncovered. Your life has a specific purpose. God did not close His eyes and randomly throw everything up and wait ...
Views: 1452 - The Journey Into the Ego (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Santi ChaconThe Two Thought-Systems: Their are two thought systems that are explained in the bible and in the course (ACIM). One is based on the will or sovereignty of God the other is based on fear. The thought system that is based on fear is called the ego (in the bible it's called 'the old man' or ...
Views: 1451(5 votes) - Are You Tripping Over Your Tongue? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyChanging your word patterns is a lot easier than changing your thought habits. Getting good at anything requires practice, and changing speaking habits is no different. First, we have to make ourselves aware of wrong speech. If you've been a Christian for quite awhile, the Lord probably ...
Views: 1449 - 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: 1449(1 vote) - Bill Maher, Religious Fundamentalist? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Michael CasteelBill Maher may be a gifted comedian, talk show host and the creator of the recent movie “Religulous” yet most would agree that he is about as far from being a fundamentalist you can get. Or Is he? Maher and I agree that it is ridiculous to steadfastly hold on to the belief that the ...
Views: 1448(3 votes) - Pope's “Heavenly Beings” Warning of Hellfire Could Be the Devil - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Richard RuhlingVATICAN CITY, Sept 8, 2015. During his Sunday sermon at Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke of a “forthcoming event in which the earth will be consumed by hellfire from above” and asked Christians around the world to absolve themselves of sin in the days and weeks ahead. Pope Francis has ...
Views: 1448 - An Economic Slant Resulting from a Three-Way Struggle Between America, Russia and the Vatican - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingThe subtitle of Malachi Martin's best-selling “Keys of This Blood,” indicates that the super-powers are involved in a three-way struggle for world supremacy. The book may have overlooked our 500 point stock market crash a month after John Paul's visit in 1987. With the take-down of the ...
Views: 1447 - A Question I Had To Answer! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Steve BeamanA Question I Had To Answer! http://tinyurl.com/A-Question-To-Answer Welcome to this SBG Cast on the Spiritual Path. As we’ve said before, this is the most sensitive and personal path we walk, and we must each be thoughtful as we stay true to our beliefs, while not being disrespectful ...
Views: 1443 - How Akiane Convinced the World She Wasn't Crazy - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Barbara TaylorHave you ever heard of Akiane, the child prodigy who's been setting the world on its ear since she was four? Akiane is a magnificent example of the hand of God in our lives, but there are many who don't see it that way. As a matter of fact, there are many who she was just another rambling ...
Views: 1441 - Evolution of the word 'Christ': Part II - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAccording to this legend these rishis were the first human beings on earth that God creates during a Satya era which is an advance period for civilization where mankind is a lot more close to God spiritually. “Sat” means “pure or ideal” and “Ya” means “God” and thus together mean “ideal state ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - 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: 1438(1 vote) - Why the Jewish-Christian Relationship is Most Important for Young People - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Sandy SchneiderThe importance of religion in young Americans’ lives is in danger. According to trends illuminated by the most recent Pew Study on religious life in America, there is a clear downward trend in the importance of religious life in younger people compared to older people - and this trend is growing ...
Views: 1438 - Learning to Forgive: Is It The Key in Marriage? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Michael and Wanda CollinsLearning to Forgive: Is It The Key to Marriage? Yes, Learning to forgive is one of the keys to a long, happy marriage. But before you can truly forgive, you must first understand what forgiveness means and come to know the forgiveness that God offers to you through Jesus, His beloved ...
Views: 1437(4 votes) - 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: 1436 - Why We Can't Win America Back, Even If We Win a Civil War - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingMany 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: 1436 - Learn how to handle criticism - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanHow did you feel the last time you were criticized? Am sure you felt bad because no one likes to be criticized however the real problem with criticism is not that is hurts but the real problem is that it ruin one’s self confidence if the wrong actions were taken. Most people do certain ...
Views: 1435 - ***Tips on Saving Money in the Bedroom - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Margaret GoodMy recent articles have talked about energy savings, home maintenance, and de-cluttering. Today let’s look at what we can do to save money in our bedrooms. The mattress – Top quality mattresses usually cost more because they offer you extra pillow tops and nicer piping on the edges. These ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Giving it to God verses giving it to the universe - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Robin HardyRecently when scheduling a guest for my radio show I had a comment regarding God. I told the guest that I was excited to see that she brings the book of Titus to her business; it is the inspiration for her. Her response to me was I never know what to say to folks in Los Angeles with all the ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Appointments with Destiny: Do They Exist & Must We Keep Them? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Hebrew word for divine appointment has a surprise meaning. Like keeping a job, keeping our appointments can affect our destiny. The story is told of a merchant in Bagdad who sent his servant to market for supplies, but the servant came back trembling. He said, Master, when I was in ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - A Study of the 8th Law of Stewardship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Steve BeamanThe 8th Law.. The Law of Supernatural Supply There have been many times in my life when I was convinced I had no more to give. No more money, no more time, no more empathy, no more love. Well, in each of these times, I found that I was given the strength to go on over and above my own ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Five Similarities & Differences Between the King of Babylon in Daniel 3 & the Pope in Revelation 17 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the world, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel. Revelation had not yet been written, but a blessing is pronounced on those who read and understand the Revelation. #1. There is a similarity of context for both Daniel and Revelation and both Daniel and John ...
Views: 1429 - 38th Day of Lent – Did Jesus Bring a Sword? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOV“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) What an odd thing for the Prince of Peace to say. Anytime there is what appears to be a contradictory statement in the surface reading of the Bible, we need to compare the ...
Views: 1428 - CHRISTIANITY and ISLAM: "TWO CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD": - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Craig LockCHRISTIANITY and ISLAM: "TWO CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD": A follower of Islam, Ishmail (I) and Christine (C) a "follower of the teachings of Jesus" The following is a short extract from a new "work" titled 'BEYOND THE RAINBOW', that is "virtually writing itself" Tags (key words): New ...
Views: 1428 - Dig it up - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Daniel ToopsDig It UP Where did the car you drive originate? Most would reply, that their car was built in Detroit, Japan or Germany. That in a sense is true. Workers in an auto assembly plant assembled the car piece by piece. But where did it originate before that? A prototype was developed and ...
Views: 1428(4 votes) - ***Saving Dollars by Saving Energy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Margaret GoodYou don’t have to be Einstein to learn about money and how to improve your bottom line. There are things we can all do without getting an accounting degree and working on Wall Street. The following tips are a continuation of the ones from my previous article entitled Putting Money In Your ...
Views: 1426 - How Do You Reach Teens On Their Level? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Sammy MaloofThe champion in the child is the same champion in the adult; they just have to recognize it. As a father of three girls, a speaker at schools, prisons, juvenile halls, and a counselor to many youths, I know the importance of proper child training. One year I went to minister to a friend of mine ...
Views: 1425 - What Happens When We Die – Before and Three Weeks After (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Tiffany Snow(cont. from Part 1) In a life review, what we experience is the direct cause and effect of what we have done to others. Where you have showed unkindness, you will feel how it felt to the people you were unkind to, and from them how your interaction rippled out to others – all of it you will feel ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - Christian Science and the Self-Taught Student Succeed - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenPeople ask me if I teach classes on Christian Science. Currently, the Christian Science milieu is awkwardly moving into a new phase and so I answer, “No, I don’t teach Christian Science in a formal setting.” The demand at hand is to generate tools for continued learning and that is where my ...
Views: 1424 - 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 ...
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