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- Trinity Church Kirkwood Open House - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Chris PolskiOn Sunday, May 20, 2012 the Trinity Church-Kirkwood Congregation will officially open its new facility located at 1110 South Glenwood Lane in Kirkwood with two worship services scheduled for 8:30 am and 11:00 am. In anticipation of the opening worship services the congregation would also like ...
Views: 779 - Powerful Words of Jesus - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Faye HinesToday, I remembered some powerful words of Jesus and it gave me hope because worry crept in my mind, and I needed an immediate escape. Often times, we believers, fight negative thinking and worry can ruin the day but Jesus gave us His words to meditate on, day and night. The powerful words of ...
Views: 2425 - Judgment Is Not The Same As Judgmental - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Katherine AppelloJudgment Is Not The Same As Judgmental By Rev. Katherine Appello Life is full of judgment calls, which we make from a very young age. Very young children determine what colors foods, and toys they prefer. As we grow older we make more complex judgments about whom we choose as friends, ...
Views: 739 - Bible king James - Why People Read the Bible - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from king james bibleGod, as we all know, is immutable. Similarly the God’s word too is unchangeable. In Matthew 24:35, the Lord Jesus said, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." We read in the Old Testament, "Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven" (Psalm 119:89). The last ...
Views: 825 - Pastor’s Wives- Going Through Without Wavering - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Dr. LaVerne AdekunlePastor’s Wives- Going Through Without Wavering A glimpse at the splendor and respect attached to the office of a pastor can lure any woman toward becoming the wife of a pastor. Surely, most women would embrace the thought in the belief that such relationships, being founded on the solid rock ...
Views: 3472 - What Truly Sets You Free - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Eve RojasI wish all of you a Happy Easter. Jesus was a gift to all who walk the face of the earth because God knew we would be unable to save ourselves from doing wrong. As humans it is inevitable that we would err in some way and we have in many – gluttony, greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth and pride. At ...
Views: 1518 - Father-Daughter Relationships Influence A Woman's View of God: Three Things Women Need - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Karla DowningThere are three things women need from their earthly father to have a healthy relationship with God. 1. Approval and affirmation of who she is. A woman longs to be accepted for who she is by her father. She needs his approval, affirmation, and adoration. She longs to be special and told she ...
Views: 3145 - Christian Codependency: Are You a Mary or Martha in Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you struggling with Christian codependency? Answering these questions will help you determine whether you are a Mary or Martha in your relationships. In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus and his disciples were guests in the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary sat at Jesus' feet enjoying his ...
Views: 1922 - Look into the Heart of Easter and See - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: Look into the Heart of Easter and See Shared by: craig Tags: Easter, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, transformation, inspiration, forgiveness, reconciliation, New Zealand Herald Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007E2WXW0 and ...
Views: 2023 - 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: 5351(1 vote) - HEALING HEARTS - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Ken ThomRecently, I got into the car to make a quick trip to the store. I popped in a CD, Michael W. Smith’s "Healing Rain." The second track on the CD is the song "Healing Rain." As I listened to it, the Holy Spirit came over me so strongly that I began to weep. I have always believed that this is ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - To all the Marble Collectors of the World - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Jack VorsterAs human beings we interact with each other as well as with our environment and general circumstances in life, not realizing that every precious moment is a significant event designed to develop a vitally important part of our make-up. DON’T TELL ME YOU’RE NOT A COLLECTOR Perhaps you’ve ...
Views: 2632 - Forgiving Someone-Are You Ready to Forgive? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Natacha CannMany of us struggle with knowing when we are ready to forgive. How do you know when you’re ready to forgive someone? When you get rid of your anger? When you’re no longer upset? When you stop hurting? When your offender apologizes or asks for forgiveness? The answer to all of these questions is ...
Views: 3883 - Santorum – ‘When in the Course of Human Events’ - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiOne of the definitions for expedience is that it is “a regard for what is politic or advantageous rather than for what is right or just; a sense of self-interest.” In 2008 Barack Obama won an election on shear exuberance rather than expedience. In 2012 we are coming dangerously close to ...
Views: 1573 - Weapons of Our Warfare - Faith - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Catalin ChircuIn this article you will find useful tips about success and self-confidence, that might help and inspire you on your Road To Success. First, I will talk about self-confidence, which is the best weapon in our arsenal. Some research shows that anyone who succeeded to accomplish something ...
Views: 957 - Easter Chicks And Spring Surprises - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Laura WimbleSince the launch Mums United has been growing from strength to strength, thanks to the support of all our wonderful Mums who have been supporting them and staying in touch through Facebook, Twitter and of course through the web. There are so many more reasons for you to ‘like’ it, with ...
Views: 1142 - Respect, Relationships, Blessings & God - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Brandon EsparzaWhat is a relationship without respect? What is respect? One of the things about my character I struggle with most is how to respect others, especially those who are the authority. I particularly feel this when something has been done unjustly toward me. When I feel as if I must give respect, ...
Views: 1412 - Healing Spiritual Shame - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Ken ThomAs I’ve previously stated, shame significantly impacts our spirituality. This is usually the most challenging area for shame-based people. Spirituality is found deep within our core: the deepest level that humans operate from. The ability to live in peace and harmony is a function of our ...
Views: 3182(2 votes) - 10 top tips - how to download Christian bible and King James Version bible - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from king james bibleAt a particular stage in life one always wants to spend time in god’s devotion and devote his part of life for achieving mental and spiritual peace and satisfaction. Such a stage comes in everyone’s life; sometimes earlier or sometimes later. Most of the people are not learned about the details ...
Views: 1175 - Christian Boundaries - 7 Reasons Why Setting Boundaries Is Difficult for Christians - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Karla DowningHaving good Christian boundaries is something we need to work on all the time in every area of our lives, yet setting boundaries isn't easy and is a cause of confusion in our relationships. These are the seven reasons why it is difficult for many Christians to ...
Views: 1230 - 10 Tips - Christian Bible method to Communicating with God & Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from king james bibleThe Bible is the most influential & potent tool, when it homes on to the spiritual growth and communicating with God. Numerous Christians all over the world have begun to use Christian Bible alongside a meditation & communicative system that helps them conquer inner peace, strength, satisfaction ...
Views: 1083 - 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: 3805(1 vote) - An Old Question Revisited - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Andre PelserThe "alcoholism cult." That's what Sheldon Bacon, for many years the director of the Rutgers Center for Alcohol Studies, called overly avid supporters of Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous - AA as it is generally known - was started in the 1930s as a spinoff from the Oxford Group, a ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - Distractions: "Don’t let distractions cause you to miss your blessings" - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from denise davisPeople often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted. Some may say, No not me…”I prayed”, “I sought after God”, “I did what I was suppose to do” and ...
Views: 3268 - A Review of the ULC Spiritualty Course - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Kevin MillerPrayer has opened for me the door that leads back to God. Prayer is complete and whole Divine perfection. It’s something my heart, my spirit, my soul, and my mind yearn deeply for. As I choose by my own free will to come back to God, prayer, the perfect connection to God becomes as important, if ...
Views: 905 - AN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Craig LockAN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY “MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD” through Jesus Key words (Tags): Jesus, Jesus Christ, teachings, “inspiration”, faith, new book, ‘The Real, The True Jesus’ Submitter’s Note: The ‘reporter’ “did this interview with Jesus” yesterday and he ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - REMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Craig LockREMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE Listening to the inarticulate can help bring peace to others, says Glenn Jetta Barclay Have you heard the silence? The silence of the Child Jesus around whom Christmas swirls? So it is that the silent Jesus symbolises all who cannot speak ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - A short introduction to Christian Bible - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from king james bibleKing James The first, the son of Catholic Mary and the nephew of Queen Elizabeth the First, was a King of England. He saw the controversies that the many different Bibles of his era caused among the people. The Meaning of Bible according to Christians: Christians all over the world believe ...
Views: 699 - Hawaii and California Christian Recovery Movement Projects for Spring 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),International Christian Recovery Coalition The Blooming, Booming Responses and Expanded Plans of the Christian Recovery Movement Dick B., Executive Director Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Just since our visits in Southern California in January of this year, we have had ...
Views: 1710 - I do not box as one punching the air! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from David B SmithDo you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. 25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...
Views: 1029 - “Before I was a Muslim I was a Christian” - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from David B SmithI had the privilege last Friday night of being back amongst my friends at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre where we met to grieve the death of the father of my dear friend, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei. And it was good to be back amongst those lovely people, and it was good to a part of the live ...
Views: 796 - Globalizing Authority in Religion - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Cheryl PetersenAre the views on religious authority changing? You bet, and like so many changes in the history of religion, that change is coming from the people who are at the bottom of the pyramid. As a student of Christian Science, I understand those at the top of the Christian Scientists hierarchy don’t ...
Views: 1263 - Unequally Yoked - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Laura farrellUnequally Yoked... Christian dating can be challenging. Keep in mind what the Lord said "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or ...
Views: 1349 - 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: 2670(1 vote) - What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') Author: Mohammed F Thompson Submitted (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, Islam, Jesus, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual growth, spiritual unity, unity of religion ...
Views: 2469(1 vote) - Applying Early A.A. Christian Recovery Techniques with conference-approved meetings today - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),“How to Conduct ‘Old-School” 12-Step Recovery Meetings Using Conference-Approved Literature” Video One Introduction [Part 1] Aloha! My name is Ken B. This is the first video of a new class my dad, Dick B., and I are presenting entitled How to Conduct “Old-School” 12-Step Recovery ...
Views: 1416 - Forgiveness Your Way Never Works - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Natacha CannWhy is it so hard to forgive someone? Why does forgiveness hurt so much and seem impossible sometimes? Forgiveness is hard and seems impossible when you try to do it your way and expect situations to mend in your time. When I think back to a time when I was so upset I found it difficult to ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Power Sound of New England’s Audio Visual Systems News – The New Digital Bulletin - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jennifer MarbleAn exciting alternative to outdated paper Church Bulletins; Power Sound of New England, (PSNE) offers custom Digital Bulletins®. Churches want a way to reach their congregation that is more visually engaging. As part of the design of church video projection and AV installation projects a church ...
Views: 1248 - Audio Visual System Installation Services for Churches - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jennifer MarbleIt is hard to install a perfect sound system for an auditorium or church for anyone. Only an experienced company can handle the responsive and complex task and make the speech audible. This is the reason an experienced and versatile company must be chosen that can make the finest and classic ...
Views: 1773 - How to please God - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesIn my days as a blind Nana, a few gems of joy glimmer through. This past week, while my four-year-old granddaughter and I interacted, the TV played in the background. In the middle of our giggles, she let out a loud gasp, and then tapped my arm. “Nana, did you hear that?” Her tone told me ...
Views: 1177 - Love, Conscience, Faith - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ken ThomRemember that relationships and love are not events, they are processes. Loving our children and others can bring many challenges. Challenges cause us to want other people to change. We need to be courageous and look inside ourselves whenever we think someone else needs to change. 1 Timothy ...
Views: 1221 - A Christian Recovery Package That All Can Use - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A Christian Recovery Package That All Can Use By Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Present, Diverse Approaches That Leave Many Christians Baffled There are many fine approaches that help Christians recover from alcoholism, addiction, and other life-controlling problems. ...
Views: 1485 - Ways To Pick a Christmas Light Installation Service - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Shawn GarverA lot of Americans find the holidays as a unique occasion that should be celebrated not just with gifts but additionally by Christmas trees and holiday lights, yet numerous of them find it somewhat difficult to select which kind of decorations to utilize and how they may appropriately install ...
Views: 813 - HOW TO DEVELOP A PRAYER LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Mary JacksonHOW TO DEVELOP A PRAYER LIFE Prayer: An act of communicating with God. I Thessalonians 5:17 PRAY WITHOUT CEASING Did you know that God has many ways of communicating with us, but there are only a few ways that we can communicate with him? Prayer, Praise & Worship are the key ...
Views: 1194 - How to appeal to most women christian - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Shira MaynardIf you're thinking about attracting a Christian gentleman, you need to become a Proverbs 31 women. The Ebook of Proverbs is from the Previous Testament portion of the Bible and offers common sense suggestions and phrases of wisdom from King Solomon who is considered because of the Bible because ...
Views: 896 - Fear Versus Faith - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Ken ThomI finished writing my first book not too long ago. I found it difficult identifying what my expectations were since I’ve never done this before. The entire process of getting the book in print and to being in your hands was an emotional roller coaster. I had to keep reminding myself “process ...
Views: 1518 - A pilgrimage to the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar and your Spain Holiday Rentals - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Porsche KlingerIt’s that time of year once again to chose a pilgrimage site when booking your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS and you have decided on the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar situated in the heart of Zaragoza. This Basilica became an important pilgrimage site when an ancient pillar is believed to have ...
Views: 1530 - Another Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from David B SmithAfter they left the synagogue, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying in bed, sick with a fever, so they promptly told Jesus about her. He went up to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and ...
Views: 1599 - Do not Underestimate a Christian Classical Schooling - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Thomas A BassYour young children are heavily motivated by training. It not merely helps shape their watch with the globe and their capacity to handle daily life, in addition, it performs a role within their power of character. So it's definitely no surprise that choosing how and where your youngsters must be ...
Views: 688 - Education From the Early Church Fathers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Thomas A BassThroughout the 1st centuries, all education related towards the interests in the church. The monasteries had been the sole centers of learning until the crusades brought new existence to education. Colleges and universities had been then established. At some point the Teutonic peoples (Germans, ...
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