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- 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: 2153 - A Christian Funeral Ceremony In Sydney – How Will You Do? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Monimohan DangelGiving farewell to the dear ones is not an easy thing for anyone. It is difficult to plan Christian funeral in the midst of a stressed and burdensome moment. When your dear person leaves you forever, then it is really difficult to accept the fact suddenly. Every religion has distinct ...
Views: 969 - A Christian Recovery Package That All Can Use - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A Christian Recovery Package That All Can Use By Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Present, Diverse Approaches That Leave Many Christians Baffled There are many fine approaches that help Christians recover from alcoholism, addiction, and other life-controlling problems. ...
Views: 1632 - A Concern for Israel’s Premature Return (Aliyah) - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: With mounting hostility to Israel, the return of Jewish people to the land of Israel is seen a premature. This is seen from a biblical perspective that needs further consideration… As Israelites whose ancestors were conquered by the Assyrians and later scattered among the nations, ...
Views: 1297 - 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: 3527 - A Different Focus for the Bread and Wine - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from David Robert OrdWriting to the Corinthians, St. Paul corrected the way they were participating in what we today know, depending on our particular tradition, as the Mass, Eucharist, Communion, or the Lord’s Supper. “When the time comes to eat, each of you goes ahead with your own supper, and one goes hungry ...
Views: 1368 - A DIVIDED ANOINTING - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioIn effect the anointing would be divided between men titled “Kings” and others titled “Priest” the kings would be destroyed by kingly anointing because of a lack of holiness. The Levite priest would take the priestly anointing and prostitute it by the absence of authority and power in their ...
Views: 1252 - A DIVINE PERSPECTIVE ON THE RELATIONSHIPS OF LIFE - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsEveryone was created to be in harmonious relationship with God, self, and others as stated in Matthew 22:37-39, “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love ...
Views: 1739 - A Fire Of Revelation! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Biancia TateMy name is Biancia Tate and, I have a prophetic call on my life and, I would like to share with you some of the things God has been showing me regarding the present economic crisis. The crisis is a holy fire meant to test our faith to determine if it is geniune as spoken of in 1 Peter. If it ...
Views: 979 - A Guide to Choosing Orthodox Beeswax Candles: Beauty, Symbolism and Quality - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2023 from Kate MiddleOrthodox beeswax candles are an integral part of religious practice and symbolize spirituality, purification and prayer. Their unique properties and beauty make them the preferred choice for believers. However, when choosing Orthodox candles, it is important to pay attention to several key ...
Views: 619 - A Jewel - Colors - Numbers - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Angela WatkinsExodus 26: 1, 4, 6, 19, 20, 31, 32, 36, 37 Exodus 28: 4-22, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41 Verse 1 - MOREOVER thou shalt make the tabernacle with ... ten ... curtains of fine twined line, ... and blue, ... and purple, ... and scarlet: ... with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. ...
Views: 1065 - 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: 1386 - A Marriage built by Christ - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jason BecklerAh marriage, the institute that drives people to divorce…or is the blame on the individual…Or the couple who enter into the bonds of marriage? In any case, there is not a marriage performed under the eyes of God that is doomed to fail. It is the actions (sins) within a marriage that will bring ...
Views: 1151 - A pilgrimage to the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar and your Spain Holiday Rentals - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Porsche KlingerIt’s that time of year once again to chose a pilgrimage site when booking your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS and you have decided on the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar situated in the heart of Zaragoza. This Basilica became an important pilgrimage site when an ancient pillar is believed to have ...
Views: 1636 - A PLAQUE ON THE WALL - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Teddy GriffinA PLAQUE ON THE WALL A few days ago, I wrote a blog post about the Bag of M&M's that I thought that I deserved. I have thought about those ideas often in the last few days. I am never quite sure how that Bag of M&M's might come back to me, but in the last day or two, I have gotten a couple of ...
Views: 968 - A Priest Called Mary - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorSpeaking of Mary and the Priesthood is certainly something which most Catholics have never ever heard let alone thought about. You probably will be very surprised in reading this intriguing fact of past Church history. In John Wijngaards Book, “The Ordination of Women in the Catholic ...
Views: 858 - A Promise from God is a Promise Kept - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jason BecklerOur lives are worth more than gold or silver or any other riches this world has to offer. God sent His promise to us. Jesus Christ is the Promise from God that none should perish, but through belief have eternal life. A Promise from God is a promise kept. We hear promises every day…it ...
Views: 976 - A Question I Had To Answer! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Steve BeamanA Question I Had To Answer! http://tinyurl.com/A-Question-To-Answer Welcome to this SBG Cast on the Spiritual Path. As we’ve said before, this is the most sensitive and personal path we walk, and we must each be thoughtful as we stay true to our beliefs, while not being disrespectful ...
Views: 1544 - A Random Act Of Kindness Defined - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Greg AllenWith so many responsibilities and pressures tugging at us, it’s hard to think of much else than self. “Oh, we’re just human!” Some might say. It must be instinctive, for even kids wanna horde. Of course there could be something said for adult toys too. We could learn a lot from ...
Views: 1642 - A reason to celebrate. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Robin HardyWith only a few days left till Christmas morning springs itself upon us with all the giggles, excitement and love; many may be trying to figure out how to get the enormous lists of toys the children are wanting. Isn’t it funny how when I was a kid we asked for one toy maybe two, for me usually ...
Views: 1269 - A religious art-Christian art - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from jhon mathew“Art”, is only a creativity, which runs the whole world. It functions on voluminous amount of artistic expressions. People are influenced by each and every form of art. Art is Omni-present. It is seen in every action of people. In simple words, Art means creativity or capability to introduce ...
Views: 1279 - A Report Card for How Your Day Was - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakWe just had the NFL Draft a couple of weeks ago. That means that the media have spent the days since then issuing their draft report cards, writing about how they think the teams did, what went well and where they feel they can still improve, or even what they did -- or *didn't* do -- ...
Views: 814 - A Review of the ULC Spiritualty Course - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Kevin MillerPrayer has opened for me the door that leads back to God. Prayer is complete and whole Divine perfection. It’s something my heart, my spirit, my soul, and my mind yearn deeply for. As I choose by my own free will to come back to God, prayer, the perfect connection to God becomes as important, if ...
Views: 996 - A short introduction to Christian Bible - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from king james bibleKing James The first, the son of Catholic Mary and the nephew of Queen Elizabeth the First, was a King of England. He saw the controversies that the many different Bibles of his era caused among the people. The Meaning of Bible according to Christians: Christians all over the world believe ...
Views: 777 - A Surprise Answer to Yahoo’s Question, What Do Crowns Have to Do With Catholicism? - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Richard RuhlingYahoo’s report of the Met Gala had photos of numerous women wearing crowns with commentary on the crowns of kings, popes and Catholicism, mentioning the crown of thorns that Christ wore, but with no comment on the disparity. Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination (5-8-18) Maybe ...
Views: 1263 - 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: 1316 - 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: 1208 - 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: 1304 - 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: 1305 - 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: 1276 - 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: 1414 - 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: 1740 - 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: 1446 - 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: 1477 - A Teacher Students Will Not Forget - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Hannah PalmerI asked a group of students what they remembered about their favorite teachers, and they all gave me good answers. “He was interesting.” “He controlled his class.” “She was involved in her students’ lives.” “She loved us and showed us she cared.” “He was always prepared.” I realized as I ...
Views: 4777 - A Time to Imagine What Might Be - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Craig LockA Time to Imagine What Might Be From: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10720638 Since the first Christian sermon in 1814, our nation has to a large extent been shaped by this ethic. Key words/Tags: Easter, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Hope, New Zealand ...
Views: 1156 - A “Book Review”: ‘THE THIRD JESUS’ (by Dr Deepak Chopra) – Part One - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A “Book Review”: ‘THE THIRD JESUS’ (by Dr Deepak Chopra) – Part One Submitted by Craig Lock Key words (Tags): Deepak Chopra, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, spirituality, spiritual growth, enlightenment, inspiration Web sites: www.deepakchopra.com and ...
Views: 1240 - A “Review” of the Book ‘Once An Arafat Man’ by Tass Saada - by Submitted on Feb 15, 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, Middle East, ‘From Seeds of Hate to the Bonds of Love’, Craig Lock Web Sites: ...
Views: 2347 - Acknowledge, Celebrate, Reward - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jaemin FrazerOne of life’s great joys is collapsing into bed at 9:30pm and getting lost in a great book for half an hour before your eyelids can take no more. Last week, I was enjoying one such moment, when I noticed a strange scratching sound coming from behind me. I rolled over to see my beloved whirling ...
Views: 1072 - Action – 1st Principle of Christianity - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergWe all know that one of my favorite topics revolve around trust. I often ask people and myself if I really trust God. Almost invariably the answer is Yes. However…. There is a gap between what we say and what we do. Sometimes a big gap. We are not alone in this as there are numerous ...
Views: 816 - Adam and Eve: The Story of Human Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Joshua TilghmanFor well over a thousand years, mainstream Christianity has taught that the creation of Adam and Eve and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden is literal history. While I will say it is a fantastic picture of how man came to this earth, I will also say that this story was never ...
Views: 1743 - Adding Meaning To Your Life By Searching For God - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Albert WagnerIt is said the Bible gives a way of responding to any human situation. As an example, surely God foresaw the nature of humans when he mentioned "Doubting Thomas" in Scripture. Doubting Thomas, as most of us are probably familiar with, said something paraphrased as: "I'll believe it when ...
Views: 1254 - Addressing the "Whole Picture" of Christian Recovery Today - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),To our friends: My son Ken just wrote a letter to two who inquired about our projects. Because his letter properly reflects what we hope to do with you and what we hope you will do, being thus informed, I have slightly edited it and am sending it along. God Bless, Dick ...
Views: 2185 - Adoption Is A Family Love Affair - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Ken ThomNovember is Adoption Awareness Month, so it seems appropriate that I share with you about one of my success stories, Trey. My first encounter with Trey was at a day care that was in the home of a family where I was providing in-home services. We also crossed paths during one of my ...
Views: 1213 - Advent Candle Meaning - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from mike rosalesAdvent is a season of preparation for Christmas and the Advent Wreath celebrates a reminder of what truly matters at Christmas. It represents the beliefs and the faith of Christians to reveal the deeper Advent Candles Meaning for Christmas. Some Christian faiths encourage families to light a ...
Views: 2076 - Africa, you have not been forgotten - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Bernard SchneeAfrica; Today we come before you to invite you. As servants of the Lord we are coming to you to let you know that you have a right. You are no longer slaves but you are sons and daughters. We come to you to let you know that your right is to believe; your right is to hope, your right is to have ...
Views: 1324 - Against Hype Such As: “The Day of the Lord...NO MORE WARNINGS–Judgment...Time Is Up!” - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhen Christians announce the time of God's judgment, perhaps it should be with Good News of how to avoid the judgment that is coming. While “anything can happen” and it seems like “anytime,” in Bible times, God said, “I will execute judgment” in the context of Passover, Exod 12:12. That's ...
Views: 1522 - Aiming for the It's Not About Me Mindset - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakIn the last post that I had put on this website I was talking in that entry about awards and, in particular, MVP, most valuable player. That was taken from Episode 80 of my weekly show and in that interview my guest, Fr. Michael Lightner, proceeded to make a reference to St. John ...
Views: 1258 - Almost is Not Good Enough - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Amanda HayesHave you ever had one of those mornings when nothing seems to go right? I had one recently. I couldn’t find anything to wear. I couldn’t get my hair to do right. I couldn’t find the children’s shoes. I couldn’t find the children’s backpacks for school. When we finally got in the car and ...
Views: 2697 - America's Love-Hate Relationship with Law: Freedom, Health, Happiness, Prosperity Based on Obedience - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Obedience to the laws of physics has put men on the moon. Freedom, Health, Happiness and Prosperity are based on obedience to laws. Re-writing those laws will not get us to the moon, and it can hijack us from a higher destiny in life. If we Google Newton's Laws, we find a daunting ...
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