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You probably already have a computer at home, and since you want to buy a new one, the one you have is now 3-5 years old. Not much in human years, but a computer year is closer to dog years. Even if you want a new computer, you probably have a lot of files, photos, music, etc. on your old ... Views: 165
I 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: 1387
Life is the opportunity to speak one great truth in the face of one great lie. It may seem that no one hears it. It may seem that nothing changes. But not to speak – that is the real sin.” — Joan Chittister, Journal, January 23
The Hierarchy of our Church continues to Dismiss Jesus’ own ... Views: 488
Summary: 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: 1156
There 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: 3255
Have you ever seen this quote from C.S. Lewis, “What you too! I thought I was the only one!”
Frequently people say, “I’d go to a counselor except I don’t want people to know I have struggles.” Implying they are the only one with a struggle; see if you can find a person with a hurt, habit, ... Views: 265
Have you ever seen this quote from C.S. Lewis, “What you too! I thought I was the only one!”
Frequently people say, “I’d go to a counselor except I don’t want people to know I have struggles.” Implying they are the only one with a struggle; see if you can find a person with a hurt, habit, ... Views: 273
Ignorance is the enemy of liberty. That truth has never been so forcefully made as it has been with the rescue of the hundreds of children from the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound in Eldorado, Texas.
As the clergy abuse crisis within the Roman Catholic Church has proved, Americans are ... Views: 797
Crises crop up over and over again in this imperfect world. You have heard that Jesus came so you might have life, and have it more abundantly, (John 10:10) and wonder why you seem to be targeted for physical, emotional or financial doom. Have you ever had these three thoughts?
1. Why is ... Views: 1338
There is no fury like that of a woman scorned, says the world. While this is true, there is a greater truth which is, there is no fury like that of God unleashed on his disobedient children. Many of us fear satan and what he can do to us. As we read the story of Job we shiver and tremble at what ... Views: 2779
It is something that I cannot begin to understand. Not of myself, or anyone that I have ever met.
The profound truth contained within “I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past” (some attribute it to the poet Atticus). Why do we as humans persist to learn only when we are in ... Views: 465
Do you wonder if there is a certain time of day that is best for Bible reading and prayer? Many Christians set aside a special time each day to be alone with God. In some circles this is known as "Quiet Time" or "Daily Devotions" and is typically spent reading the Bible and praying.
Perhaps ... Views: 2612
Sometimes it looks like things cannot get much worse. We may not be able to see how anything could possibly turn around. The world feels like it is crashing in on us from every side.
A man I know, I will call him Brad, hit rock bottom a little while ago. He lost his job of over ten years and ... Views: 1410
Millions think that Jesus literally flew up into the sky to God, who was working things like a puppet master from a place somewhere up there called heaven. They get the idea from the Gospel of Luke and its second volume, the Book of Acts. Both are actually one single work in two volumes, which ... Views: 1716
Friends ask, “Is what I’m going through a good enough reason to look for a therapist?” Potential clients call me and say, “I’m not even sure if my issue is something people go to counseling for.”
These and similar questions are all too common. And - spoiler alert - most often by the time ... Views: 827
The Bible says God won’t do anything without revealing it by His prophets and we should understand His prophets in the Bible. Would-be prophets today claim visions or dreams from God, but most of them do not ‘pan out.’
Here’s an explanation of an expected repeat of Bible history, since God ... Views: 873
“Where are you, Lord when I need you most?” That cry has been heard since the fall of Adam and its consequences. Although sometimes it seems as if He is far away, God has always been there. Abel knew Him, Enoch walked with God, as did Abraham. Isaac, Moses, David and many others were all after ... Views: 771
Realize that there are different places to put the Word of God.
Most thinking people put it in their minds. But guess what? In many cases it just stays there and never reaches anywhere else.
That's like having a teaching degree and then not working as a teacher. What good is all that ... Views: 1079
The new Christianity will include unselfish prayer, followed by not worrying whether or not the prayers will be answered. And God will be described as providing our building blocks, but it is up to us after that. And Christians will begin facing and accepting their destiny, and then taking ... Views: 857
God is who He says He is, not who I say He is.
My original belief in a higher power was 100% backwards. I molded an image of a god in my own mind & this image stroked my ego and helped me feel good about my ways. My spiritual information was coming from things ‘I' wanted a god to be. This ... Views: 1958
Do you really know Jesus? If you really do, then why aren't you teaching others so they can come to know Him also? Do really know Jesus? I will suggest that if you do, then you know His love for you and others. If you really love Jesus, you are going to want others to know about Him the way you ... Views: 391
Who did Jesus claim to be? Who are the Apostles saying Jesus is? What are some of the religions saying who Jesus is? Who does the Bible say Jesus is? Why is it important to know who Jesus is? Why all the confusion? These will be some of the topics of today’s Bible study.
Let’s start with the ... Views: 1011
Christian alcohol detox is usually a program to get rid of the alcoholic beverage within your system just before therapy begins, why is detox your body important or maybe required by nearly all residential treatment program facilities? Mainly because detox will allow you to cleanse which means ... Views: 540
Many of life's problems stem from our inability to live one day at a time. We're either peering far into the future or dwelling on the regrets of the past. Yet, just think of the stress we could eliminate or the joy we could manifest if we would fully embrace the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:11 ... Views: 1279
In the world of business today, people are searching for a standard that is at a level above the normal greed, arrogance, undisciplined practices that are prevalent on Wall Street and in the shop around the corner today. I believe the Bible is filled with words of wisdom that can serve as a ... Views: 1819
Answer quickly:
What’s the difference between Christianity and every other religion?
Can you do it in 30 seconds or less?
Well, I’d like for you to be able to do this.
Unfortunately, the answer isn’t good news. The answer is a truth that keeps
so many from being ... Views: 965
Recently I became aware of a specific concept. A Christian missionary commented that they could not “introduce” God Almighty to the people that they encountered as God was already there. He just chose to reveal Himself to them in a different way until the missionaries showed up to share the ... Views: 785
I have heard it said by many Jewish people “where was God when 6 million Jews were killed during the holocaust?” Why did God turn his back on His own people? Why would God who performed many miracles in the days of old suddenly just stop helping His people? This is the question I am going to ... Views: 1741
This week’s post has two parts. In the first part I will explain why we need to struggle, and in the second part, I will use a piece from another online site to focus on our attitude during this struggle.
We are sent to this world by God as a unique expression of His existence. We come here ... Views: 721
Evil, pain and suffering are never far from us. Why does God allow it? Can a loving God allow suffering? Why does God allow suffering? How do we reconcile a caring god, a god of power, with a god who allows evil to happen?
* Tragedies and suffering flood the news. Why?
* Evil and pain ... Views: 1385
Christ's triumphal entry to Jerusalem had been foretold 500 years earlier, riding on a colt, Zechariah 9:9. God's purpose was to call attention to the prophecies concerning the Savior before Friday's crucifixion.
Adventism may be due for a similar bipolar swing from popular now to ridicule ... Views: 917
I’ve never pictured myself as having any aptitude for hospital work.
I appreciate that hospitals are an ideal context in which to offer care and compassion to persons in need, but such relationships are always short-term, and hence seem somewhat artificial to me. Certainly I could never ... Views: 780
Jesus’ message was entirely about the Father and not about himself. He did not make an explicit and overt claim to deity. He did not say in so many words “I am God.” What we do find are His claims to his deity. For example, Jesus said that he would send “his angels” (Matthew 13:41); ... Views: 5839
Have you ever got into a situation where a group of people or an individual misuses your charity or abuses your trust with hurtful acts of the physical and mental type? If we were to ask anyone this question I am pretty sure they would have a list of injustice and hurt caused by another. This ... Views: 774
Talking about hell is passe. Fire and brimstone sermons are considered out of fashion. The goal is to find the lost, comfort the broken-hearted, and rescue the perishing. Therefore, God is the faithful Hound of heaven, the gentle Shepherd, and the Lover of our souls.
Sin? Well, yes. But please ... Views: 903
The 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: 1308
Christians believe that the entire Bible is the inspired work of God, penned by men but in a manner of speaking - dictated by God. Saint Thomas Aquinas stated, "The author of Holy Scripture is God".
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible was published in 1611. Not satisfied with the ... Views: 859
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: 1351
Lately, I have been hearing this discussed more and more.
Prayer is work, no doubt about it.
But prayer works ... no doubt about that either!
Why, then, would any Christian in his right mind neglect to go to the Lord in prayer?
Especially when we realize that our dear Lord has put ... Views: 1028
It was necessary to allow the universe free choice. If God killed the devil when he first rebelled, every other being would serve God from fear of the same fate if they didn’t obey God. God didn’t want that, so He had to allow the devil an opportunity to demonstrate his principles and what they ... Views: 823
The weapon of choice for the Devil is to show us our mistakes and failures over and over.
How many times have you been told to let go of the past but yet you find yourself thinking about those things that still causes you to feel hurt, shame, and pain. It seems like it's a recording in your ... Views: 617
Summary: 2015-2016 is likely to have a huge event initiate a Bible prophecy that includes Christians. Failure to understand the wedding parables has left us “asleep with lights out” on this topic.
Jubilee in 2016 depends on how we define it. If we are thinking of what it represents, this ... Views: 899
"To err is human; to forgive, divine."-Alexander Pope
This parable stars two children; however, if we adults examine our hearts closely I think we'll find bits of William and Hannah hiding somewhere deep inside them.
William and Hannah were next door neighbors which served them well, since ... Views: 1704
Have YOU ever given any thought to how your attitude has affected your life and the lives around YOU?
How good is YOUR attitude when things are not going YOUR way?
When Jesus walked on earth, he possessed an audacious attitude among the people but yet showed compassion to their needs. ... Views: 876
Ceremony of birth of Jesus is soon to be celebrated! So are you ready for the christmas celebration? People start making plans for it from months before. Have you got any plans as yet? There are a lot of ideas and suggestions that you can find to celebrate this auspicious day. The best thing to ... Views: 710
God Who is the maker and possessor of heaven and earth. He is the One who created us out of dust of the ground. Is it hard to believe that nothing is impossible with Him?
I believe there is a problem within the body of Christ with our thinking. We relate to God as if He is one of us. We have ... Views: 830
Everything that God made, He made it to be a giver as Himself. The sun gives, light and heat, the flowers give off a sweet fragrant in the air, bees give honey, and the clouds give shade and rain.
When God created man in His image, He made a man that was not able to give anything ... Views: 10419
In the Catholic Church, for any woman, the term Created Equal certainly does not have the same meaning as it does for any man.
Women are Baptized into the Church, with the same so-called equality as men, yet nothing, in reality, could be further from the truth. They themselves, have a call ... Views: 636
The very term, Women Priests, seems like such an unbelievable term, something that conceivably never could or ever be. This still today, remains the sentiment of far too many Catholics. To them, this simply is an irrefutable fact coming from Rome, there never were women priests. What exactly ... Views: 856