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- *** Enjoying the Spirit of Giving Without the Financial Crunch - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Margaret GoodSo the Christmas season is upon us and we are in the mood for giving but with these economic times how can we give to others without creating a financial burden for ourselves? It is so easy to get caught up in the season and go impulse buying. The following tips are sure to help curve your ...
Views: 1328 - Bible Salvation - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Bill NaugleBible salvation is the only kind of real salvation. There is no other way to be saved from eternal condemnation other then the way God tells us in the bible. You must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ according to what the scriptures say in order to be saved! Praying the traditional sinners ...
Views: 1328(3 votes) - Crash and Learn - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Larry HehnLast year I was involved in a multi-car crash on one of the busiest highways in the world. Thankfully I was alone in my car and there were no serious injuries among all the drivers and passengers involved. Still, it took me a while to recover from the combined effects of whiplash and a ...
Views: 1328(5 votes) - Six Sentence Sunday 24-4-2011 MIRACLES! Happy Easter - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from David KnightHAPPY EASTER to all. Yes the Lord has risen..in our hearts and minds and within our Souls. Yes indeed a miracle….so when I had been thinking what short extract (from my next book I am I: The In-dweller of your Heart – part 1) should I include at this special time….what better place than these ...
Views: 1327 - Let Your Inner Light Shine - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You can let your inner light shine by not succumbing to fear. Fear can paralyze you. Fear can also make you do some crazy things. Never let fear consume you. Fear to take a step forward, stay where you are or take a step backwards is unhealthy. I wrote this because there are so many who are ...
Views: 1326 - A "Book Review": 'The Third Jesus' (by Deepak Chopra) - Part Four - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": 'The Third Jesus' (by Deepak Chopra) - Part Four Submitted by Craig Lock Web sites: www.deepakchopra.com and www.rbooks.co.uk Key words: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Deepak Chopra, spirituality, spiritual growth, enlightenment, inspiration, empowerment, self help, self ...
Views: 1324 - False Predictions that a Huge Earthquake Can Happen “Anytime"; Expected Spring of 2015 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAn article by Lyn Leahz on BeforeItsNews.com cites David Wilkerson’s vision that “The United States is going to experience, in the not-too-distant future, the most tragic earthquake in its history.” We believe Wilkerson was a godly man and blessed with insights, but the title of her article ...
Views: 1324 - Keep Moving Forward In Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Charles RemingtonI have a simple philosophy about life… God put my eyes in the front of my head, and He pointed my feet forward, because He intends for me to move forward… The windshield of our cars is large and the rear view mirror small… Why? We are meant to go forward, and keep from going back… There ...
Views: 1324 - Oh How I Love Thy Law - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Paul RakowiczThy Word is a Lamp unto my Feet, and a Light unto my Path (Psalm 119:105). And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved (Psalms 119:47). Oh how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day (Psalms 119:97). Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven (Psalms 199:89). ...
Views: 1323 - Seven Ways to prepare for Jesus' coming - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesThere I was—hair fixed, make-up on, purse hanging on my shoulder. I stepped around my suitcase toward the front door to listen for my friend’s car, hoping I’d hear her pull up in the driveway. We were heading for a yearly writers event. I waited 10 minutes, 20 minutes, half an hour. No car. No ...
Views: 1321 - God Created You With a Purpose-Spiritual Hope - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheYou and I were created by God with a purpose. And, this time around, my spiritual hopes were restored. The words I heard from the preacher who was delivering the sermon during that particular day I attended the Sabbath will always remain in my heart. I can't help recalling them. In fact, I ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Presenting Jesus as The Messiah Using The Old Testament - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2016 from Leslie DutcherPresenting Jesus as The Messiah Using The Old Testament The book of Acts mentions Jesus as the Messiah at least 12 times. These 12 presentations are given by 7 different people. The point being made here is that Acts was written in the First Century about events that took place prior ...
Views: 1319 - Easter: Family Fun Time - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerSo much of the Springtime is about rebirth, getting back outdoors, enjoying the promise of emerging life all around us. It seems that with the longer days, the brighter sunshine, the colorful blooms of flowers and the blossoming trees all lend themselves to the backdrop for increasing family ...
Views: 1318(5 votes) - The Trap of Being Offended - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Holly BoydWow, how many times a day does the devil try and steal our Peace and Joy (that is promised to us) through people who are nasty, events that are slow and frustrating, or things just not going our way? These are lures (just like a fisherman would use) to get us to feel offended. I believe it is ...
Views: 1318 - God's Ministers of Helps - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Judy MillerAnd God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. -- 1 Cor 12:28 NKJV According to 1 Cor 12:28, the Ministry of Helps is one of the supernatural gifts God has ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Analysis of an Earthbound Spirit - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Jack VorsterKnowing our human make-up and how we function as living entities will perhaps help us to approach life differently and more successfully. Man is an earthbound spirit living through a physical body. The components of the human spirit are the heart, mind, word and soul. The latter, however, ...
Views: 1315 - Situational and Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Graham CookBy Patrick Day www.triumphoverdepression.org There are two quite different types of depression one should understand to receive proper help for depression. The two are situational and clinical depression. A simple explanation of the differences can be found in two parables. A person loses her ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Practical Tips For Moms Who Work From Home - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Theresa CeniccolaMany people tell me they would love to work from home but don’t think they have the discipline. They have visions of getting distracted on Facebook, running errands all day or spending time cooking, cleaning or gardening instead of working. And some of my clients who are stay-at-home moms often ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - A Tale of Two Cities, Babylon and Jerusalem: Is Our Religion Symbolical or Spiritual? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Richard RuhlingIn the days of Nimrod whose kingdom was Babel, men built a tower, saying, “Let us make a name lest we be scattered abroad,” but God said, “let us go down and confound their language...so the LORD scattered them abroad.” Genesis 10:9,10; 11:4,7,8. It seems significant that even now the Tower ...
Views: 1312 - Contrasting the Qur'an with the Bible: Which Is the True Holy Book? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Billions of Christians consider the Bible the basis of their faith, and billions of Muslims do the same for the Qur'an. Here's a look at some basic differences in the two best sellers. The Qur'an recognizes the Bible and Muslims “accept the Torah of Moses (peace be on him), the ...
Views: 1312 - Does the Sun and the “Son” bathe the earth with love and light at Christmas time? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Merry BattlesAccording to the book "Mystery of the Christos" by Corinne Heline the Christ Spirit has four aspects: cosmic, planetary, historical and mystical. This Christ Spirit makes four major contacts with the earth during the solstices and equinoxes. Heline states that the events in the life of Jesus ...
Views: 1312 - How Dating Deceives Christians - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Angie LewisA few days ago a Christian woman told me that she was tricked into marrying her husband. He portrayed himself as a Christian to her during the dating period. Do you know why this happens? It happens because she did not really get to know him on the inside. He talked a good talk and impressed her ...
Views: 1311(2 votes) - : A “Review” of the Book ‘Once An Arafat Man’ by Tass Saada - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A “Review” of the Book ‘Once An Arafat Man’ by Tass Saada Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Books, good books, ‘Once An Arafat Man’, Tass Saada, Peace, Middle East, ‘From Seeds of Hate to the Bonds of Love’, Craig Lock, Inspiration, Empowerment (enough there now) Web ...
Views: 1309 - Are we misrepresenting God’s love? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Olu MartinsHow many times have you heard preachers and well meaning Christians tell you how much God loves you? Of course in one sense, this is true. John 3:16 tells us that God loves sinners and gave his Son, Jesus Christ, as proof of that love. Without Jesus, we would all be headed to hell. However, the ...
Views: 1309 - Rapture Before Antichrist's Coming August 30 (John Hagee) Exposed & Explained [Video] - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA third of a million results for “Antichrist, August 30, 2016” on Google suggest widespread belief that end-times will begin in 2016, but searching several linked sources reveals no explanation for why antichrist appears Aug. 30, in spite of the date in Hagee's YouTube title. Hagee's August ...
Views: 1309 - Revisiting the Rapture: Helpful Points for When Your Debate It! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Richard RuhlingBooks promoting the rapture idea have sold millions, but from 1988 to now, it's been a no-show. If we are supposed to be raptured before tribulation, what can we say to those who are in tribulation now? Would it be fair of God to give us a free pass from our lukewarm western churches while ...
Views: 1308 - The God Who Is There - The Next Generation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Eric MulfordI'm fascinated by the things that were said almost 50 years ago and how they might apply today. Frances Schaffer always seemed to transcend time. In his book The God Who is There, I found these observations for the Latter Half of the Twentieth Century: It is my hope that this book may be ...
Views: 1308 - Spirituality and Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Astharte De Los SantosWhen I think of recovery I automatically think of a beach. A beautiful serene setting that inspires you to write a poem or to paint. A long walk by the shores finally answering life’s toughest questions. To me spirituality and recovery go hand and hand. You must submit your will to some ...
Views: 1307 - The Mindset a Christian Leader Must Possess In Order to Be Effective - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Janice Roberson JohnsonAs a Pastor or Christian Leader it is important for you to realize that the work you do begins first in your mind. We learn from scripture that much of the opposition we face is not natural, but spiritual: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers; ...
Views: 1307 - End of the World? - Serious Error of Predicting the Day or the Hour - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiChristian leaders and pastors are proclaiming their disdain for prognosticator Harold Camping for his latest end of the world campaign, some with disgust while others are ridiculing and condemning him outright. The rest of the world is spreading rapture humor around the media like a ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - The Sea of Galilee - A Major Social Hub 2000 Years Ago - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerThe Sea of Galilee is located in north-east area of Israel, in the Jordan Rift Valley, and fed by the Jordan River. It is also known as the Lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Chinneroth, Lake Kineret and Sea of Tiberias. Technically, it is a lake rather than a sea. However, at seven miles wide and ...
Views: 1303(5 votes) - 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: 1303 - Your Worst Life Now! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Olu MartinsIf Heaven is glorious, perfect, and complete, a place of eternal joy, peace, and love, we must then be living our worst life now! Anything short of perfection is imperfect. As Christians, no matter how great our life is here on Earth, we must know that this is only a small measure to what our ...
Views: 1303 - Say No to Killing! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"Whenever one person stands up and says, "Wait a minute, this is wrong," it helps other people do the same." Gloria Steinem Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world where everyone had a strong moral compass? How safe would we all feel if everyone followed the golden rule and treated others, ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Christianity, Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 1301 - Supreme Court Cuts 4th Ammendment and OK's Impending Search & Seizure as America's Freedoms Fade - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The road is cleared for martial law and the end of America as we know it. Military “standing where it ought not” (Mark 13:14) was a sign to flee Jerusalem, but the idea of fleeing the cities when we see it as early believers did, seems strange to most Christians. Are they like the frog ...
Views: 1300 - Success? Don't Drink Your Blue Moon When "Blue" - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Becky HarmonIn my more than 20 years experience of working with spiritual and marketplace leaders, I have seen three reasons why Christians and specifically top performers sabotage themselves with food or alcohol, whether they are 25 or 65. This produces an ability to stay focused internally and also ...
Views: 1299 - What Did Jesus Really Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Did Jesus Really Mean? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Quotations, Thoughts, Thoughts on Jesus, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings (enough there now, craig) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Are You Game? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMatthew 5 is one of the hardest chapters in the Bible to live up to. Why? Because it expands on the Ten Commandments. The Lord tells us, in His own words: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law [the old Testament], or the prophets [of the old Testament]. I am not come to destroy, but ...
Views: 1294 - I Am Not Perfect - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Dana NealFrom the Heart of a Parent I have looked at my life as being full of ups and downs. I say this knowing full well that my ups and downs are really mountains, deserts, and canyons, and most times I feel like I’m falling into a pit. My thoughts don’t change when I think about my life as a ...
Views: 1294(4 votes) - Be Willing To Speak - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Frances LucasA gentleman who is a new neighbor came over yesterday and introduced himself to me. He saw me working out on the garage and wanted to let me know he and his wife would be moving next door soon. He told me a little about himself and his family. He told me he had some experience in home repair and ...
Views: 1292 - Minister to the Chronically Ill: 20 Ways in 20 Minutes - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Lisa CopenRest Ministries, the largest Christian organization that specifically serves the chronically ill, recently did a survey and asked people to "List some of the programs or resources a church could offer to make it more inviting comfortable" They have provided a sampling of some of the 800+ ...
Views: 1292 - A Labor of Love: The Creation Story is a Call to Fellowship and Community with the Creator Himself, Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Paul RakowiczIn the beginning God created the heaven and the earth for one single purpose, that He might fellowship with His children. And God is faithful, for it is by God Himself that we were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord (1 Corinthians 1:9). Recall the story: On Day 1, ...
Views: 1291 - 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: 1291 - A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (Part Two by Deepak Chopra) - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (Part Two by Deepak Chopra) Submitted by Craig Lock Key words: Deepak Chopra, Jesus, Jesus Christ, , spirituality, spiritual growth, enlightenment, inspiration, empowerment, personal growth Web sites: www.deepakchopra.com and ...
Views: 1290(8 votes) - Always Pay Yourself First - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Terry WeberThere is an old saying:"a word to the wise is sufficient." I know you are either wise or are gaining wisdom swiftly because of your daily prayers asking God to give you His wisdom and show you your truest interest. "The wise shall inherit glory, all honor and good." (Prov. 3:35 and Isa. ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - If We Fight, We Will Die in the Coming Civil War - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingYes, 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: 1289 - Lost Coin, Odd Coin – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentI don’t think a person exists anywhere on earth that hasn’t lost something at one time or another. Losing something or someone really important can be especially horrible and stressful. Luke 2:14 says this: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Each of us must be ...
Views: 1289 - Two Steps to Success! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoWallace Wattles, author of “The Science of Getting Rich” said: “Successful actions are cumulative in their results.” What that says to me is this: whatever your goal, if you desire a specific outcome, you have to take consistent, specific action. I want to share part of James 2:18-24 from ...
Views: 1289 - Free Will – The Bubble of Creation: Why We are a Spark off the Bigger Flame - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Tiffany SnowImagine a child blowing a large soap bubble and as it leaves the wand it slowly hangs in the air, iridescent and beautiful. Now the child takes his wand and passes it through the bubble one more time, making smaller bubbles from the big one. He blows again, and a myriad of little bubbles stream ...
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