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- Before You Try to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Dean KnightI wanted to start off by explaining a few facts you need to understand before we begin our journey together. I am not a psychologist nor am I a philosopher. I do not hold a college degree of any kind. I am not a teacher, a mentor, or a role model and make no claims to be such. I am not a ...
Views: 1507 - How the Pope, the Economy and America are Related - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The pope with more gold than anyone, is not like Donald Trump, wanting to help America to do the same. Those who don't learn from history are destined to repeat it. Trouble for America is impending as money and freedom fade. As a college student, I spent a summer in Colombia and ...
Views: 1170 - Biblical End-Times Begin This Fall - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: A complex of astronomical signs, economic conditions and sabbatical cycles point to this fall and next spring for the biblical end-times. Biblical information indicates the religious year begins in the spring, (Exod 12:2) six months after the civil year begins as currently observed in ...
Views: 1169 - Why Didn’t God Help the Jews During the Holocaust? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayI 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: 1877 - Who is Jesus? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayWho 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: 1135 - God, How Come I'm Not Rich? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayEver since my teenage years I had always believed that I would amount to something, I would do something really important and become a real benefit to all of mankind. Well here I am approaching my sixtieth birthday, I was laid off four years ago and here I am sitting at my computer wondering ...
Views: 1213 - Bible Code: Economic Trouble, Misunderstanding the Wedding Parables, No Free Elections or Rapture - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Alpha & Omega Bible Code supports the Exodus [from bondage] as the primary model for all three wedding parables. That model is not about a rapture. Killing babies is one of a dozen parallels that the US has to the greatest nation at the time of the Exodus. Martial law brings plagues ...
Views: 1251 - Daniel 8 Shows US/UK Defeat of Iran before Russia Attacks US; China & EU with the Papacy Shown - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: When asked about the end of the world in Matthew 24, Christ said to understand Daniel. His 8th chapter is “at the time of the end” with imagery that fits US, Iran, Russia, China, the EU and papacy. In Daniel 8:17, Gabriel tells Daniel that the ram and goat (chazown) “vision concerns ...
Views: 1285 - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1292 - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1162 - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1188 - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1175 - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1081 - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1193 - Five Fear Factors in Islam - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Richard RuhlingMuslims are afraid to speak against radical Islam. Maybe they are afraid of their fellow Muslims, afraid of dying, maybe afraid of Allah. A contrast with Christianity is seen. Islam, the world's second largest religion, has concerns that are often overlooked. 1. Not just Islam, but anyone, ...
Views: 1259 - Papacy Using Pastors to Push Protestant Reunification - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: We are seeing the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. Early Americans saw the first beast in Revelation 13 as the papacy that they fled for freedom in the New World. Then the second beast (US) makes an image or look-alike to the Old World Order. New World Order under the UN is a focus ...
Views: 1017 - Will Jubilee Follow This Shemitah Cycle That Is Ending? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: 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: 1061 - 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: 1442(1 vote) - Revisiting the Rapture--How Imminent Is It? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: This topic is like a minefield with many hazardous conclusions drawn from texts taken without context. This article offers a broader spectrum of ideas and contexts than most Christians have considered. If you Google “Rapture September,” more than a million results suggest this is ...
Views: 1159 - Secret Babylon....Is This America? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI watched a very disturbing video today, I wish I hadn't seen. I believe the gentleman narrating the video is a professor at a Arkansas university. He is a theologian and has spent a number of years studying the books of the Bible. He proceeds in telling how he's often heard the question asked ...
Views: 1120 - How Do Your Explain Miracles From The Course In Miracles? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from David HoffmeisterMiracles are described in the Old Testament, New Testament and A Course in Miracles. Some miracles result from the understanding and a relationship to God. Yet some are examples of what man can do when he is in right alignment with God and living from that state of knowing. Feeding the ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new converts choose between Christianity and family. Some countries actually consider it a ...
Views: 2032 - “These Are the Days of Elijah,” but Are We Overlooking a Key Concept in Our Supportive Role? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Praying for America to repent is not praying like Elijah. He prayed for judgment to fall. As we approach July 27, a time when judgment has fallen in the past, maybe we should pray like Elijah did. A roomful of marines singing a popular Bible song is an interesting YouTube video, but ...
Views: 994 - “These Are the Days of Elijah,” but Are We Overlooking a Key Concept in Our Supportive Role? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Praying for America to repent is not praying like Elijah. He prayed for judgment to fall. As we approach July 27, a time when judgment has fallen in the past, maybe we should pray like Elijah did. A roomful of marines singing a popular Bible song is an interesting YouTube video, but ...
Views: 1024 - Harbinger II: You thought same-sex marriage meant America is going down? Wait a month! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Harbinger was about a series of events that needed explanation in Cahn's best-selling book that warns of impending judgment. Harbinger II needs little explanation except to note that the Supreme Court decision for same-sex marriage came on a date that resonates with biblical meaning ...
Views: 1155 - Two Antichrists? How CS Lewis Helps Pat Robertson & Joel Richardson on the Horns of a Beast Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Which is the antichrist--the pope or the coming Imam Mahdi of Islam? Pat Robertson seems to be questioning the historic Protestant view of the papacy as the antichrist power, impressed with the work of Joel Richardson and a “MidEast Beast.” Before we throw the baby out with the bath ...
Views: 1162 - Two Antichrists? How CS Lewis Helps Pat Robertson & Joel Richardson on the Horns of a Beast Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Which is the antichrist--the pope or the coming Imam Mahdi of Islam? Pat Robertson seems to be questioning the historic Protestant view of the papacy as the antichrist power, impressed with the work of Joel Richardson and a “MidEast Beast.” Before we throw the baby out with the bath ...
Views: 1151 - Two Antichrists? How CS Lewis Helps Pat Robertson & Joel Richardson on the Horns of a Beast Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Which is the antichrist--the pope or the coming Imam Mahdi of Islam? Pat Robertson seems to be questioning the historic Protestant view of the papacy as the antichrist power, impressed with the work of Joel Richardson and a “MidEast Beast.” Before we throw the baby out with the bath ...
Views: 1141 - Helping Pope Francis to Help the Poor - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: With probably trillions in gold, Pope Francis has a good idea about sharing the wealth. Would he be willing to set a good example and say, “Follow me”? If you Google “gold to the Vatican,” the first page of 7,080,000 results has numerous links to $170 million in gold from Nazi ...
Views: 1278 - “These Are the Days of Elijah” We Love the Song, but Some of the Words Suggest a Misunderstanding - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: We are at risk for a superficial understanding of Bible prophecy that applies to our time. The words of a popular song, “The Days of Elijah,” are discussed as an example. A large roomful of Marines sing “The Days of Elijah” on Youtube. It is linked below for readers who might want ...
Views: 1295 - “These Are the Days of Elijah” We Love the Song, but Some of the Words Suggest a Misunderstanding - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: We are at risk for a superficial understanding of Bible prophecy that applies to our time. The words of a popular song, “The Days of Elijah,” are discussed as an example. A large roomful of Marines sing “The Days of Elijah” on Youtube. It is linked below for readers who might want ...
Views: 1105 - Christian Business Owners Still Get Paid - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jaynine HowardAs a Christian business owner do you have people constantly expecting you to give away your services for free? Do people give you a sob story about why they can’t pay and expect you to give them a break? Do they call you a passive aggressive Christian hypocrite if you send out a late payment ...
Views: 1680 - Obey Papa? The Pope's Call for Unity to Heal a Prophetic Wound Involves Risk & Loss of US Freedoms - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: All the Protestant reformers saw the papacy as the “little horn” power claiming the title of God while persecuting the saints and changing the Commandments, Daniel 7:25. In Revelation 13, we see the beast [political cartoon] as an amalgamation of a lion, bear, leopard and dragon ...
Views: 1172 - Obey Papa? The Pope's Call for Unity to Heal a Prophetic Wound Involves Risk & Loss of US Freedoms - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: All the Protestant reformers saw the papacy as the “little horn” power claiming the title of God while persecuting the saints and changing the Commandments, Daniel 7:25. In Revelation 13, we see the beast [political cartoon] as an amalgamation of a lion, bear, leopard and dragon ...
Views: 1109 - Can You Spare a Kidney? Surgeons Plunder Nine Patients to Save One; a Response to Obamacare? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Nine surgeries were performed so that a patient on kidney dialysis at the end of the line could have a renal transplant. (Google) Before we call this a modern medical miracle, let's take a closer look... . With Obamacare's low rewards and a changing medical scene, we can expect a ...
Views: 1256 - Five Reasons to Move Out of the City Before Fall - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Richard Ruhling1. Fear of loss, especially financial loss is considered by many as the greatest human motivator. You could lose your home and it's contents by failure to act ahead of “economic collapse, 2015,”if the 36 million results on Google mean anything. When it comes to such events, a year early is ...
Views: 1820 - Five Reasons to Move Out of the City Before Fall - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Richard Ruhling1. Fear of loss, especially financial loss is considered by many as the greatest human motivator. You could lose your home and it's contents by failure to act ahead of “economic collapse, 2015,”if the 36 million results on Google mean anything. When it comes to such events, a year early is ...
Views: 1788 - 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: 1323 - 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: 1620 - 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: 1456 - 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: 1622(1 vote) - Media's Rush to Judgment on Supreme Court & “Gay Marriage”--A Call to Prayer - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Richard Ruhlingyer NBC News cites a poll: “Majority Wants Supreme Court to OK Same sex Marriage.” Why the clamor to tell Supreme Court what to do? When has the majority ever been on the right side morally?/ Favor for such unions was strong among the young (73%) while opposition came from 68% ...
Views: 1080 - Media's Rush to Judgment on Supreme Court & “Gay Marriage”--A Call to Prayer - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Richard Ruhlingyer NBC News cites a poll: “Majority Wants Supreme Court to OK Same sex Marriage.” Why the clamor to tell Supreme Court what to do? When has the majority ever been on the right side morally?/ Favor for such unions was strong among the young (73%) while opposition came from 68% ...
Views: 1 - Media's Rush to Judgment on Supreme Court & “Gay Marriage”--A Call to Prayer - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Richard Ruhlingyer NBC News cites a poll: “Majority Wants Supreme Court to OK Same sex Marriage.” Why the clamor to tell Supreme Court what to do? When has the majority ever been on the right side morally?/ Favor for such unions was strong among the young (73%) while opposition came from 68% ...
Views: 1061 - Media's Rush to Judgment on Supreme Court & “Gay Marriage”--A Call to Prayer - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Richard Ruhlingyer NBC News cites a poll: “Majority Wants Supreme Court to OK Same sex Marriage.” Why the clamor to tell Supreme Court what to do? When has the majority ever been on the right side morally?/ Favor for such unions was strong among the young (73%) while opposition came from 68% ...
Views: 1 - Could God Make Mistakes? - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Albert WagnerThe comment caught me off guard. Sometimes you go through the motions of daily life, and then something sticks out. This was one of those moments. We were talking about how cynical this world can be, and it can even cause a person to doubt themselves sometimes. The author has a known lack ...
Views: 1218 - 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: 1486 - The Seven Churches of Revelation Today - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Natalie SayinJohn the apostle was one of 12 disciplines of Jesus. Sometimes known as John the Evangelist, he wrote several books of the New Testament including Revelations that referred to several churches of Asia Minor. Many Christian and religious experts state John was the disciple whom Jesus loved ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - A Tale of Two Cities: How Babylon/Rome Wins & Loses in the End - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: As governments lose control of their subjects and become the fierce beasts of prey that Daniel foresaw, we see another reason why the Bible is the #1 best-selling book of all times. It offers insights to every area of life, including the geopolitical scene. Historically Babylon was ...
Views: 1352 - Secular Signs of Spiritual Significance--What Could They Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Recent events like solar and lunar eclipses and the nuclear talks with Iran have biblical significance. What do they signify, or do they have any relevance for us? Einstein said, “Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.” Two weeks ago, we saw a “rare” solar eclipse ...
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