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- 38th Day of Lent – Did Jesus Bring a Sword? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOV“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) What an odd thing for the Prince of Peace to say. Anytime there is what appears to be a contradictory statement in the surface reading of the Bible, we need to compare the ...
Views: 1498 - 39th Day of Lent - “My God, My God, This was my Destiny.” - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOV“As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us.” (John 17:21) During this Lenten Season, we have walked with Jesus as he showed us, through the major events of his life, how to become One with the Father (our I AM PRESENCE). Initiation means an ever-increasing attunement ...
Views: 897 - 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT – AFFIRMATION - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from John AOVOn this 3rd Sunday in Lent, read Luke 7:1-17. Note that one man is healed ... another rises from the dead ... following the spoken word. Quoting Fillmore: "The science of Spirit is the orderly study of truths formulated in Divine Mind according to the operation of universal law. AN AFFIRMATION ...
Views: 1258 - 4 Reasons Foster Parents Are Always Needed - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganIf you are sensitive to the plight of abused children who have been removed from their home or you notice that there are families in your church that are fostering a child, it might make you think how fortunate those children are to have a stable family care for them! You might also think of ...
Views: 1301 - 4 Ways Individuals Can Learn More About Spirituality and Self - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2019 from Rachelle WilberSpirituality and self are two of the most important topics in the world. Understanding them in detail can pave the way for all sorts of amazing things in this lifetime. If you want to discover your true self and your spirituality in general, there are several approaches that you can try. It’s ...
Views: 1057 - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 11--Welcome Diversity - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me: Day 11-Welcome Diversity “Paw-Paw, you white.” These were the words of my two year old granddaughter spoken directly to me eye ball to eye ball. Well, she was seated her car seat and I was making eye contact with her via my rear view mirror. Anyway, the statement ...
Views: 1150 - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 12--I LIke Myslef - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Daniel ToopsOne of the most influential spiritual teachers of all time was Jesus of Nazareth. His teachings have inspired followers for the past two thousand years. His message of love and forgiveness has been shared on every continent and his words transcribed into numerous languages. And, each Sunday ...
Views: 1235 - 5 Best Family Mission Trips - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Josh WileyThis is a great way to spend time with your family. This inculcates the spirit to serve the community in them. This vacation will help you make a difference and also build memories that will last for a lifetime. It is a good example to set for your younger generations. Family missions are for ...
Views: 1631 - 5 Blessings To Be Grateful For This Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2016 from Lourita Lue-ShingAuthentic joy comes from acknowledging and appreciating the many blessings you have in your life. Here's 5 things you can appreciate this holiday season, from my new book, "Happy Christmas: 101 Blessings to Be Grateful For All Year Round." 1. Christmas How wonderful it is to be in the ...
Views: 917 - 5 Compelling Reasons to Read the Bible Today - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Wayne DaviesAre you looking for motivation to read your Bible today? There are many good reasons to do so; here are five. Any one of them should provide the inspiration you need to take action and follow through on your desire for some quality Bible-time. Read the Bible today because . . . 1. The ...
Views: 984 - 5 Practical Ways to Get More Entangled With God - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Kathy BornarthIt was the week before I presented a workshop to employees of a major automobile corporation. Nerves had gained a foothold. A glance at my calendar compounded the stress. Fifteen counseling clients … intern supervision … resident counselor meetings … a visit from my college-aged son. By week’s ...
Views: 1625 - 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: 1621 - 5 Things You Gotta Know About God: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Kathy VincentTo say that the Bible is simple, would be incorrect. However, I do believe that there are passages that are simple to understand. This is good news for our preschoolers. There are a ton of great Bible verses we can share with our little ones and Psalm 100:3 is one of them. This Scripture ...
Views: 1316 - 5 W Questions For the Story of “Hannah Prays for a Baby” from 1 Samuel 1 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentNot being able to have children of your own can be completely heart wrenching. Hannah was no stranger to these devastating feelings and was extremely saddened by this circumstance in her life. The story of Hannah praying for a baby is an interesting one. Your kids will get to experience a ...
Views: 2037 - 5 W Questions For the Story of “Israel Asks for a King” from 1 Samuel 8 - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Kathy VincentIsrael, Israel, Israel! Will they ever get it? Will they ever figure out that God wants to be their only King? That they can fully trust in Him for all their nation’s needs? First Samuel 8 is indeed a sad commentary on the level of trust Israel places in God. If it’s a king they want, it’s ...
Views: 1798 - 5 W Questions For the Story of “Jacob Steals Esau’s Blessing” from Genesis 27 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentHave you ever thought that Esau ended up with the short end of the stick? His brother outwitted and deceived him twice. With brothers like that, who needs enemies? But, believe it or not, God used this tangled mess of events to bring all glory to Himself even though Jacob was a master ...
Views: 2829 - 5 W Questions for the Story of “Mary Visits Elizabeth” from Luke One - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Kathy VincentAfter Mary heard the amazing news that she would become the mother of our Lord and Savior, she went to visit her cousin Elizabeth who was going to have John the Baptist. This story is so precious. Every mother loves to feel their baby move around inside of them, but John’s jump must have been ...
Views: 4695 - 5 W Questions For the Story of “Samuel Hears the Lord” from 1 Samuel 1 and 2 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentThe story of Samuel hearing the Lord speak to him has got to be one of my favorite Bible stories. Not only is it amazing that God entrusted some very important news with a child, but it is also a bit ironic that Eli the priest was not the one who heard the voice of God. Isn’t that just like us ...
Views: 1504 - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Birth of Jesus” from Luke Two - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentThe births of my two children were two of the greatest days of my life, but their births could never compare to the amazing birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus may be the greatest story that could ever be told. A virgin mother, the King of all kings sleeping in an ...
Views: 5472 - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Birth of John the Baptist” from Luke One - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentI’ve always been intrigued by the story of John the Baptist, especially the part where Zechariah was not able to speak. Elizabeth must have had 9 months of lovely peace! (Sorry, gentlemen.) Your kids will enjoy this story as well. Be sure to point out to your children that it was extremely ...
Views: 1571 - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Wise Men Following the Star” from Matthew 2 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentI think my favorite figurines in our manger scene we put up at Christmas time are the 3 wise men. Even as a little girl, they were the ones I would play with and enjoy pretending that they were bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. The story of the wise men following the majestic star in the sky ...
Views: 1445 - 5 Ways For Churches to Keep Members and Convert Visitors - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Kurt SteinbrueckStudies have also shown that the average church will loose about 10% of their members each year and will only convert about 15% of visitors to becoming members. This means that a church has to attract the equivalent of 75% of their church size in new members each year just to maintain their ...
Views: 1306 - 5th Sunday in Lent – What is Salvation? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVWhat is salvation? Orthodox Christianity teaches that God required a blood sacrifice in order to forgive us for our sins, thereby granting us eternal life. Let’s see what Jesus had to say about salvation. In Luke 19:9, after spending the day listening to Jesus’ teachings, Zacchaeus said: ...
Views: 795 - 6 Walls Today’s Wise Women Keep Building - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Lorrie FlemThe majority of the death and destruction that came with Hurricane Katrina wasn’t caused by the storm. The biggest problem was the levees that gave way because the walls built to hold the water back were not as strong as they needed to be. Here are 6 walls that every woman needs to give vigilant ...
Views: 1058 - 6 Ways Your Church Can Minister To The Chronically Ill - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Lisa Copen1 in 3 people in the U.S. have a chronic condition. If it's not you, it's someone sitting next to you or a friend who has yet to reveal her greatest personal struggle. Chronic illnesses are often invisible. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 96% of the people who have ...
Views: 1447 - 6th Day of Lent – 40 Day Fast - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from John AOVLent began on February 25, 2009 --- Ash Wednesday, so I am getting a late start on these Lenten devotionals The word "fast" does not simply relate to doing without food. The more spiritually enhancing fast is to put aside the thought patterns that are not beneficial to your well-being. ...
Views: 1275 - 7 Clues to Identify the Harlot of Revelation 17 - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2018 from Richard Ruhling“All roads lead to Rome.” Christ is the only way to God (John 14:6) but He is the Truth, and if we follow truth as we understand it, we get to God. Note: This isn’t against sincere Catholic believers, but against a hierarchy that knows the system is phony, but participate in the deception. ...
Views: 1353 - 7 Deadly Sins of Bible Reading (How to Avoid Them Like the Plague) - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Wayne DaviesReading the Bible can be the gateway to heavenly bliss or the pathway to subtle self-destruction. To read the Bible is to walk on holy ground, so we must come to the Word oh so aware of the fine line that exists between reading and sinning. As you read this article, please take to heart 2 ...
Views: 1141 - 7 Excuses that Keep Christian Leaders from Expanding Their Reach - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Janice Roberson JohnsonA quote that really opened my eyes was from a Christian business leader, Dani Johnson. She said that excuses were none thing more than well thought out lies. That really got me to thinking. The more I seem to work with Christian leaders and Pastors there are 7 major excuses that I have heard ...
Views: 831 - 7 Tips For Supporting A Loved One Through Illness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich 1. Learn to communicate with your doctor and loved ones. Talk with your doctors on a regular basis so you can be informed of how to help your loved one deal with his illness. When you're at home, get into the habit of listening to your loved one and giving him advice on ways ...
Views: 1837 - 7th Day of Lent – “The Kingdom of God is Inside of You.” - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from John AOVOne of the most difficult concepts to grasp is Jesus' teaching: "The kingdom of God is inside of you." For that reason I am posting this Divine Self Illustration ... the most comforting and enlightening depiction of this teaching I have seen. This all important teaching---that the kingdom of ...
Views: 1853 - 8 Foundational Truths About Church Capital Campaigns - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Jerry MattExecuting a church capital campaign is part science and part art. Some of the methods that worked well in times past are not as effective today. There have been, and will continue to be, refinements and adaptation in the process of capital fundraising. Much of the art of the campaign is adapting ...
Views: 1345 - 8 Ways to Get More Kids to Attend Your Vacation Bible School - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2011 from Mike VitamvasFor most churches Vacation Bible School is the largest outreach of the year. To make yours as effective as possible use these strategies to get the word out and get more kids attending your Vacation Bible School. 1. Cross promote. Do you have a daycare or after care program? Make sure they ...
Views: 1700 - 8th Day of Lent - 12 Qualities Required for the Christed Consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from John AOVThe number 12 is one of the most sacred symbols in the Bible because it represents the achievement of wholeness that results in an expansion of consciousness into the higher realms of spirit. As we saw when Jesus' disciples elected Matthias to take Judas' place, it is essential to focus on 12 ...
Views: 1342 - 9th Day of Lent – The Quality of Strength - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from John AOVThe 2nd quality required for us to attain higher consciousness is STRENGTH. "Strength is the ability to hold fast, endure, stand firm, and stay in integrity." The Old Testament story of Samson (Judges 13:24 - 16:31) is an example of physical force. In contrast Jesus shows us the Way of Strength ...
Views: 1098 - : 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: 1424 - : Run Your Own Race: The Greatest Race - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." Submitter's Note: These are some brief notes that I took from an adress by American televangelist, Joel Osteen some years back. I hope you find them as uplifting and inspirational as I do... and that is my reason for sharing. RUN YOUR ...
Views: 1101 - A "Book Review": 'Basic Christianity' by John Stott - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key Words/Tags): Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Thoughts on Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Empowerment, Transformation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual ...
Views: 2805 - 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: 1450 - A "Book Review": THE HIDDEN JESUS by Robert Beckford - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": THE HIDDEN JESUS by Robert Beckford Tags: ‘The Hidden Jesus’, Robert Beckford, Jesus, Books, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Buddha, Islam, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Spiritual Unity, Spiritual Growth Submitter's Note: These are the notes I took from Robert ...
Views: 1463 - A Bad Day - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Amanda HayesI know the answer to this question before I even ask you, “Have you ever had a bad day?” Everyone has a bad day every once in a while. You know, the kind of day when your alarm clock didn’t go off, you can’t find your other black shoe, your hair doesn’t do right, you have an argument with your ...
Views: 1449 - A Balanced Approach to Dealing with Illness and the Health of the Body for the Yogic Practitioner - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2022 from santosh krinskyThe traditional Western approach to health and well-being sees the human body as under attack and health is a matter for defense and counter-attack against the causes of illness in the form of bacteria and viruses. In cases where the process of illness or deterioration of the capacities of the ...
Views: 682 - A Biblical Answer to the Omnibus-Muslim Problem - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Omnibus Budget Bill to be voted Friday, Dec 11, will provide $1.2 Billion for “nearly 700,000 green cards – or lifetime residency cards – to migrants from Muslim nations over the next five years (as we did over the last five years),” said Senator Sessions of AL, re Friday’s vote. ...
Views: 1327 - A bit of Catholic Church History… a true journey - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2020 from Margaret O'Connor“The fact that women were ordained for the first twelve hundred years of Christianity will surprise many people. It surprised me when I first discovered it.” – “The Hidden History of Women’s Ordination: Female Clergy in the Medieval West” by Gary Macy 1 Church history, to some, might seem ...
Views: 873 - A Blind Man’s View of God - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Arun JayakaranIt’s my normal habit to talk to some persons when I am on a city road. I could do so because I am never in a hurry to return home being a retired senior citizen. Talking to the underprivileged gives me greater joy. There are millions of handicapped persons in the world today. ...
Views: 983 - A BOOK "REVIEW" ‘WHAT JESUS REALLY MEANT ‘ (Part One) - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Craig LockA BOOK "REVIEW" ‘WHAT JESUS REALLY MEANT ‘(Part One) New light on the 'hard' sayings of Jesus by William Neil (published by Mowbrays Oxford and London 1975) Category (key words): Books, William Neil, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Quotations, Thoughts, ...
Views: 1196 - A Book "Review": 'The Sermon on the Mount': The Key to Success in Life by Emmet Fox - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book "Review": 'The Sermon on the Mount': The Key to Success in Life by Emmet Fox Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Books, good books, success, success principles, Emmet Fox, Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, Jesus Christ, thoughts on Jesus Web site: ...
Views: 4134 - A Book Extract: "The Real, The True Jesus" (Part Three) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book Extract: "The Real, The True Jesus" (Part Three) Shared by: craig Category (key words):Jesus, Jesus Christ, Faith, Christianity, “Inspiration", Spiritual thoughts, Spiritual Growth Web site: ...
Views: 863 - A BOOK EXTRACT: THE REAL, THE TRUE JESUS - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Craig LockA BOOK EXTRACT: "THE REAL, THE TRUE JESUS" The following are some notes, personal thoughts and short extracts from a manuscript ("spiritual") Craig is currently writing, as he learns more about and studies the life of Jesus. As he take notes, contemplates and shares these thoughts ("rather ...
Views: 836 - A Book “Review“: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Craig LockA Book “Review“: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Tags (key words): Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam , Fouad Elias Accad Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new ...
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