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- 21st Century Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenThis essay relates to my work, 21st Century Science and Health; a revision and update of Mary Baker Eddy’s book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Eddy lived in the 19th century and died in the year 1910. In the late 19th century, Eddy became a prominent spiritual healer and leader ...
Views: 3858 - How to Pray Effectively – 3 Tips to Praying God’s Word - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Daniel BrownHow to pray effectively is related to praying God’s Word because it’s the most effectual prayer there is! Since God is bigger than any circumstance you could possibly face, it doesn’t matter what kind of situation you’re in, what assets you lack, or what your inadequacies are, praying God’s Word ...
Views: 3848 - The Love of Money is the Root of All Evil - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Daniel BrownThe new testament Scripture, “The love of money is the root of all evil” gets misinterpreted quite often. Despite what many people believe money, it is NOT the root of all evil. Neither is it good or bad, nor does it make a person good or bad. Here are 3 important truths behind the Scripture, ...
Views: 3842(1 vote) - Alcoholics Anonymous Origins and Early History:What the Searchights Reveal (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Alcoholics Anonymous Origins and Early History What the Searchlights Reveal Part Three By Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Darkness, Be Gone! Let There Be Light If there is one thing I believe for sure about Alcoholics Anonymous, as I have experienced A.A., for ...
Views: 3838(3 votes) - 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: 3804(1 vote) - What is a Covenant Marriage? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriThere are 3 levels of agreement. The first level is the lightest and most casual which we will call an agreement. An agreement is a simple commitment between two people, such as making an appointment to go to lunch next Friday at a certain restaurant. The next level of agreement is a ...
Views: 3802 - The Celestine Prophecy's 12th Insight. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from PD RiversI rarely write an article that isn't planned out to the inth degree. This one is one of those rare ones so if I seem a little disconnected, excuse me. I don't intend to be disconnected; the purpose of this article is CONNECTION; our's and God's. Have you ever read the Celestine Prophecy? It ...
Views: 3762(1 vote) - What Does The Bible Say About Love? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Josh WileyThe Bible has so many awesome passages and quotes on the topic of love. God’s love for us is one of the first things that we should understand about what the Bible says on love. There are so many more great quotes and lessons to be learned from the Bible on the topic of love. Here are five ...
Views: 3726(1 vote) - Do You Have an Immortal Soul? Will You Live on As a Spirit After Death? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo we have an immortal soul in each of us? Do we live on as spirits or ghosts after death? Before I learned what the Bible really taught, I incorrectly believed that we all have souls that lived on after our physical death, and that these souls are conscious of everything. I believed more so ...
Views: 3718 - Passion and Responsibility - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from shayne hammondYou will never meet a successful person that is a VICTIM and lacks PASSION. You will never meet a failure who takes RESPONSIBILITY and is PASSIONATE about what he does. This is not a COINCIDENCE. Every extremely successful person will always have two outstanding qualities in their ...
Views: 3702 - Yahweh God's "an Eye for an Eye": What Does This Principle Mean, and Does Jesus' "Turn the Other Cheek" Contradict It? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion #1: Yahweh (Jehovah) God Almighty operates on this principle in His justice system: "You must take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise." (Exodus 21:23-25). What does this principle ...
Views: 3692(2 votes) - Are Christians Allowed to Mock Others? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryMany people who like to attack Christianity will tell a Christian that based on what their Bible teaches they have no right to mock or ridicule other people in any way. They do this because they want to set up a basis by which they themselves can mock and trample over the doctrines of the Bible ...
Views: 3673 - How to Save Your Marriage if You Think Your Spouse Is Cheating - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Angie LewisWhat I am about to tell you is NOT a new concept, although you will not get this kind of advice very often when dealing with a cheating spouse because most people don’t think adultery is fixable. But I am here to tell you that you can heal from the affects of adultery and be a better spouse for ...
Views: 3656 - Beware of False Teachers! How to Detect Them and Their Falsehoods and Combat Them - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionBeware of false teachers! Since nearly two thousand years ago, we have been warned of false teachers by Jesus Christ and His earliest apostles. False teachers had crept into the early church, misleading many Christians with untruths. Today, many false teachers are in our world, teaching others ...
Views: 3651 - Holy Trinity: Who Is God? Who Is Jesus Christ? How About the Holy Spirit? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWho is God? Who is Jesus Christ? And how about the Holy Spirit? The entire Bible clearly supplies all the information we need in order to know about them, so here, I will briefly answer these basic and fundamental questions using the Bible, God's final written authority for us. Why is knowing ...
Views: 3648(2 votes) - Using Biblical Principles to Conquer Fear - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Theodore HendersonWe are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 2 Corinthians 4:8 (King James Version) Many people are frightened these days and trying to figure a way to keep from losing their purpose in life. Finding your purpose is your first step in the fight ...
Views: 3605(3 votes) - The 13th Apostle - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely Shemer“The Twelve”: That is the designation commonly given to the first followers of the historic Jesus. The original 12 followers, or Disciples, are listed by name in the New Testament account written by the Evangelist Matthew. Following the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, they would be ...
Views: 3574(4 votes) - Battle Between Good and Evil II: Why Didn't God Stop or Prevent Satan from Creating Evil? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: Doesn't God know everything? Isn't He all-powerful? So even when He did not create evil, He could have squished it down in an eyeblink. He knew it was coming and exactly from whom and every detail. And He could have saved Jesus from suffering, why didn't He? Why didn't God prevent ...
Views: 3557(3 votes) - A Modern Interpretation of The Lords Prayer - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Gerald HenthornI grew up with The Lords Prayer. I’ll attach a very long caveat to that statement. I was borne, and raised in a Jehovahs Witness household. It was kosher to read The Lords Prayer in passing, as part of the Bible in its entirety. However, to pray The Lords Prayer, or to contemplate the depth ...
Views: 3533(1 vote) - 3 Steps to walk in God's Blessings - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Lisa BuldoIf you really want to change your life this year, here's the secret in a nutshell ~ decide to do things God's Way! What do I mean by that and how do you do it? If you think about it, Jesus said He always did what was pleasing to His Father. We must want to do the same. It's not difficult ...
Views: 3513(4 votes) - Watch Out for Spiders – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentUnfortunately, our kids hear many lies about God. Whether they are in school or hanging out with their friends, they can be victims of false beliefs by others who claim to know God. C.H. Spurgeon describes these hypocrites as spiders who weave their webs of deception. Our kids need to be ...
Views: 3508 - Sin: What Is It? How Can You Avoid and Treat It? What Rewards Will You Receive When You Conquer It? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is sin? Throughout the Bible, sin is a main topic. As a matter of fact, from the first story in Genesis to the last in Revelation, and even to this day, sin plays a crucial role. Since the topic of sin is so important, it is wise to understand what it really is. In the town where you ...
Views: 3503(1 vote) - Creflo Dollar - Faith vs. Fear - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Creflo DollarMany people think fear is a normal and acceptable part of life. I've even heard some people say, "There's nothing wrong with having just a little fear." Nothing could be further from the truth. Fear is anything but normal. From a natural perspective, fear is associated with simply being afraid. ...
Views: 3499 - The Church And The Book Of Enoch - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsMost people assume that the Bible is complete. Most people do not know about the substantial portion of the Bible that was removed by the Church, surprisingly with claims of heresy. This portion of the Bible is known as the Book of Enoch. The Book of Enoch became infamous at a particular ...
Views: 3495(1 vote) - 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 - How To Forgive and Receive Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Robert PedersenForgiveness is a huge topic - one that deserves some study. How to forgive another, how to forgive yourself and even how to forgive God are concerns that we don't often discuss but at some level we're all wrestling with the subject of forgiveness. It becomes an even bigger issue when you ...
Views: 3455 - Disempowering ourselves - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jaemin FrazerI’ve had a couple of really interesting coaching conversations lately that have reminded me about just how many people seem to find themselves in a very disempowered state. The most amazing thing about how they feel though, is that it’s something they’ve chosen themselves by giving away power ...
Views: 3446 - Meditating on God – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentGenesis 24:63 says this: “Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide.” What do you think Isaac might have meditated on? My bet is that He was thinking about God and his prayer for a wife. Meditating can be kind of a big concept for your kids to grasp, but it is definitely one ...
Views: 3446 - Perserverance - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2017 from Mercy Abbey"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise". (Hebrews 10:36). SOMETIMES WE GET FOOLED INTO BELIEVING THAT OUR DESTINY will just drop in our lap and the promises of God will automatically manifest themselves, but that's not the case. ...
Views: 3438 - 4 Ways to Make Peace with Where You Are - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Dulani MooreWhen I started working for my last company, I hated the job. It was, in my opinion a non-challenging job with no opportunity to learn and utilize new skills or to grow in the position. I felt stuck, I felt cheated. But since my last job was basically the same, I also felt powerless to change ...
Views: 3429(1 vote) - What's The Difference Between Ordinances And Commandments - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Wayne ShemwellThere seems to be a lot of confusion among Christians about the need to follow the Ten Commandment law of God. Many have been unable to differentiate between the ceremonial law, also called the Ordinances, that were done away with at the cross, and the Ten Commandments, which are eternal. This ...
Views: 3417 - A Deeper Look at “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThe Story Line. The Whos are preparing for their Christmas celebration. They’re obsessed with buying, giving, getting and decorating. Right from the start Cindy Lou, about 8 years old, observes all this activity and asks her father if it’s”right.” He brushes her off and says that this ...
Views: 3398 - Part 1 - Creating a New Church From The Ground Up - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Scott TurrestersonStarting a New Church can be a daunting event for those that are not sure what is needed and troublesome for those that do. There are companies that will help you and there are many documents available (found on the internet and in bookstores) on what is needed to legally start a New Church but ...
Views: 3392 - Tactical Spiritual Warfare - Tactics of the Enemy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Joseph ZAre you ready for this Christian soldier? Buckle up the belt of Truth. We're gonna get into some good tactics here. Regardless if we like it or not, we're in the midst of spiritual warfare. The main battlefront of this war is our mind and the winner wins the soul. It's time to get tactical and ...
Views: 3390(1 vote) - 12 Steps And The Bible - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenThe 12 Steps are tools that have helped millions of people overcome their addictions, whether it be to alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling or even food. Originally, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous were developed by Bill Wilson in the 1930's after he had a spiritual awakening and overcame his ...
Views: 3385(3 votes) - Is it Infatuation or is it Love? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Angie LewisHow will you know if you are really in love or if it is just infatuation? Love is an action and infatuation is a feeling. Love, unlike infatuation and lust take commitment and devotion to a person. This is because when we truly love someone it takes self-sacrificing behaviors and attitude. ...
Views: 3367(7 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: 3351(3 votes) - Satan’s Stop Signs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentThere’s a saying that goes “the devil made me do it.” I don’t think this is right or more importantly biblical. If we sin, we do it on our own. However, I think it would be correct to say, “the devil tried to make me not do it” – whatever “it” may be. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 says this: “Satan ...
Views: 3317 - Your Words Are Containers Of Power - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Ann StewartWith the tongue we bless God and curse men. "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to so be." (Jas. 3: 9 - 10) What does that mean, really? It's understandable that we should not curse our fellow men. Yet, whenever you utter a negative word in ...
Views: 3292(2 votes) - Healing Rejection and Overcoming Self Hatred through Jesus - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Fred FishUnhealthy dangerous emotions such as self hatred can be overcome as we walk with Jesus Christ. Healing rejection and overcoming condemnation is possible as we learn spiritual principles for overcoming the wiles of the enemy. Learn more from online specialists who provide biblical truths for ...
Views: 3288 - 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 - THE RACE 1 - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Emperor HarvardThe RACE (1) One the track, the athletes line up for the great race. The race official barks the instructions we all know 1. On your blocks 2. Get set 3. Go! Life is truly a race, therefore, for you to run you must obey the instruction so the race referee. Your qualification on the ...
Views: 3236 - The Desires of Your Heart - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nick CastellanoPsalm 37:4 says “Delight yourself in the Lord and HE will give you the desires of your heart.” What does this passage mean? To the typical Christian in today’s society it means, “Be happy and in joy because of your relationship with your Lord God and for what he has done for us as a people, ...
Views: 3231(5 votes) - How to Focus on the Right Things to Fulfill Your Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Philip JonesAs a Christian, focusing on the wrong things in life can be harmful and even dangerous. Bad things can happen to you that could have been avoided if you were living in the center of God's perfect will and not your own imperfect fleshly will. Indulging in certain wrong things can even forfeit ...
Views: 3221(1 vote) - Strangers in God’s House – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentAre you aware that there might be strangers in your church? No, I’m not talking about people you don’t know, because you haven’t met them yet. I’m talking about people who are just pretending to know God, but really don’t know Him. Jeremiah 51:51 says this: “We are confounded, because we have ...
Views: 3199 - Eternal Encouragement – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhat’s your favorite perfume or cologne? There are hundreds of them, yet none of them last for very long. But have you ever heard of the scent called “Eternal Encouragement”? OK. It’s not really a perfume. But isn’t God’s encouragement sweeter smelling than any perfume ever made? I think ...
Views: 3197 - A Christian Perspective On "The Secret" And the Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownIf you've heard of the best-selling book called "The Secret" you know it has become huge! The concept is, by using this "secret," which is The Law of Attraction, you can create ANYTHING you want in your life: more money, a bigger house, more business, a new mate, literally anything ...
Views: 3185(1 vote) - 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) - ***Spiritual Power: First Steps - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSpiritual Power: First Steps An expert's handbook exists for beginners to spiritual power, an ancient book. We know it works because the lady who wrote it trained a group of women in the fifteenth century—during the Inquisition in Spain-- to pray so powerfully that a real estate empire was ...
Views: 3167(5 votes) - Battle Between Good and Evil: What Is It All About? Why Is It Necessary? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: What is the battle between good and evil all about? Why is it necessary? Answer: Originally, there was no force of evil, because Jehovah God Almighty did not create anything evil. Evil was created only after a great angel rebelled against God. Jehovah created countless number of ...
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