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- Religion and the Search for Truth - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Faith LeaderFaith and religion are topics that can really stir up feelings of hostility in many people. This is often due to past experiences of manipulation, forced belief systems and dictatorship style religious leadership. For others, faith and religion can stir up feelings of well being, comfort and ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - REMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Craig LockREMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE Listening to the inarticulate can help bring peace to others, says Glenn Jetta Barclay Have you heard the silence? The silence of the Child Jesus around whom Christmas swirls? So it is that the silent Jesus symbolises all who cannot speak ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Repentance, Accepting God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Keri Lawrence“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying “‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah saying: The voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His path ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - Say No to Killing! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"Whenever one person stands up and says, "Wait a minute, this is wrong," it helps other people do the same." Gloria Steinem Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world where everyone had a strong moral compass? How safe would we all feel if everyone followed the golden rule and treated others, ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Seeing the Point - by In a way, each person is his own mystery novel—living out a journey and writing a story that takes effort to see and understand.
It’s easy to miss the point of somebody else’s story. It’s easy to miss the point of our own.
Yet, what this generation is looking for is an acceptance that ...
Views: 800(1 vote) - Situational and Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Graham CookBy Patrick Day www.triumphoverdepression.org There are two quite different types of depression one should understand to receive proper help for depression. The two are situational and clinical depression. A simple explanation of the differences can be found in two parables. A person loses her ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Spirituality Conflicts With My Career As A Salesman - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Stephen CraineSpirituality, religious beliefs, and a sales career can oppose each other and cause internal conflict. One of the people I recently coached had a clash of beliefs when he moved from a customer service job to a role in direct sales. His beliefs about using selling techniques to influence others ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - St. Valentine & The Greatest Feeling In Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsThere is no greater and more fulfilling feeling in life than to love and be loved. And human beings aren’t the only ones who are accounted for when it comes to that, as animals, plants and other forms of life thrive upon love or loving influences. Power, fortune, success, or any other human ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Stand Firm in the Faith: A Super Bible School Activity for Memorizing I Corinthians 15:16 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Kathy VincentI am so proud of our military and how day in and day out they are defending our country. These men and women are truly standing firm as they do their job with great passion and focus. Do your kids know that God wants them to have this same kind of passion and focus while being on duty for Him? ...
Views: 2743(1 vote) - Still Laughing! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloMany times you will face attacks by Satan in all kinds of forms. He will seem to be coming at you from all directions, but guess who will still be laughing even in the midst of the assaults? Yes, that's right! YOU!!!! I am a witness that no matter how hard enemies attack, even in the midst of ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - 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: 3486(1 vote) - Take Responsibility to Control Your Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Ian HendersonIt has been said that as an animal, we humans are pretty weak. In a straight fight against a lion, tiger or bear there is little or no doubt that we’d come off worst. We are smaller, slower, weaker and more fragile. We don’t see as well, hear as well or smell as well as some animals do. So, how ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - The "Mustard Seed" Project Starts Now - A New Way Out - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Maui Christian Recovery Resource Center a project of The International Christian Recovery Coalition P.O. Box 837, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753-0837 (808) 874-4876 or (808) 276-4945 DickB@DickB.com www.ChristianRecoveryCoalition.com The “Mustard Seed” Project Starts Now—A New Way ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - The basics of youth ministries - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jimmy MessererIn order to understand what Youth ministries are all about, you need to first understand what their objectives are. The following list is a brief highlight of those objectives: • Youth ministries have a purpose of doing everything in their power to show the path to heaven to teenagers. Paul, ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - The Book of Revelations Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe Book of Revelations For the past decades many people were lead astray by false doctrines and religions. Fear and superstition overwhelmed and blindfolded many believers and kept them away from the true power and knowledge of Jesus Christ. I believe the reason for all this madness is, ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - The Christian Recovery Movement Today--Growing or Going? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Christian Recovery Movement Today—Growing or Going? By Dick B. 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Consider the Origins In two of our recent books, Dr. Bob of Alcoholics Anonymous and The Conversion of Bill W., we covered the seemingly-forgotten-yet-very-important origins of ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - 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: 3589(1 vote) - The Crab Effect - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloExcerpt from my book: "The Crab Effect" The subtitle of this book is "How to Handle the Haters in Your Life". One thing that is incredibly evident when one sets out to follow the path and purpose that God has ordained for his or her life is that with certainty, there will be haters trailing ...
Views: 1965(1 vote) - The Death That Brings Life - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHere's a riddle for you: what death brings life? Answer: the death of Jesus Christ in our place. But how could Jesus' death bring anyone life? Why did particularly Jesus have to die in our place? Why die in our place at all? Finally, how should we personally respond to his death? Our ...
Views: 2522(2 votes) - The end of the World - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe end of the world! The end of this age / the last hour. Millions of Christians are confused, because they do not read the clear description of Jesus about the end of the World in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Many people believe that we live in the last days and the world is ...
Views: 2266(2 votes) - The Footprints of Our Life’s Journey - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorEvery footstep we take is in the shadow of a surrounding presence. The footprints of our life’s journey are awash in the worlds of physical or spiritual presence. Are you ready to exit from your Internet highway of presence and begin cruising up the entrance ramp onto your spiritual highway of ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - The Four Spheres of Overcoming - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Robert CrutchfieldIn this world there will always be challenges in life. We are after-all imperfect people living in a fallen world. “ For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23. Since none of us are perfect our lives cannot be perfect, things happen. When things happen even though they ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - The Greatest Discoveries of a Lifetime as Seen by a Retired Physician - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe greatest discoveries that we can make are not those of technology, but how to have health, happiness and purposeful living that brings a better destiny, says Richard Ruhling, MD. At 75, Ruhling is enjoying all of the above better than when he was 35 and had headaches that helped him ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - The Importance of Giving - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoThe first installment of this series addressed how most people consider their financial donations to church or charity as TRANSACTIONAL – similar to a purchase or exchange of goods. However, in God’s eyes that type of giving is TRANSFORMATIONAL, since it works toward broadening our ...
Views: 1667(2 votes) - The Importance of Giving - Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor Constantino“Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” - Benjamin Franklin This is a great quote that succinctly sums up the problem with money - namely you can never have enough of it due to our human inclination ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - The Importance of Giving – Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI’m a volunteer member on the board of our local church, Potomac Valley Assembly – here’s the link (http://www.pvachurch.com/pwsite/index.php). Since I’ve got my MBA degree, the board selected me as treasurer. It’s an honor to serve in that role and there are some insights that I’ve learned ...
Views: 1716(4 votes) - The Kingdom of God - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe Kingdom of God Greek: ( ???????? ??? ????, Basileia tou Theou) The kingdom of God - Basileia tou Theou The kingdom of Heaven - Basileia t?n Ouran?n For the past centuries there’s been a controversial myth about the kingdom of God that is to come. The miss interpretations of the ...
Views: 3075(1 vote) - The Life of Jesus Christ, A Bird's Eye View - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerTo summarize the life of Jesus Christ in an article is an impossible task. Entire books have been written on specific aspects of Jesus life or death and I for one would not presume to have it all in this one article. What I am going to do is give a bird's eye view of the life of Jesus Christ, ...
Views: 1320(3 votes) - 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: 3937(1 vote) - The Majesty of it All! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloI was talking to one of my closest friends early this morning. We discussed some of the things in our lives that God has brought us through. As we talked, I thought about some of the things that life had brought my way. Then, I thought about the majesty of it all; how no matter what, God was ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - The Morality of Selling - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerSo many Christian people learn that a career in business means starting in sales – a job that often carries a reputation for manipulation and dirty dealing. Is it possible for a principled, religious person to take a sales job and feel good about it? Is there a moral approach to selling? The ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - The mystery of the invisible seed! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe artist’s expression of his inner self is hidden in the art and the beauty of his painting. Look deep enough into any type of art, and you will find the mystery of an invisible dream that started of in a single seed in the heart and the very essence of the architect. If we gaze upon ...
Views: 2739(2 votes) - The New Jerusalem - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe New Jerusalem Greek
Views: 2177(2 votes) - The Philosophy of Abortion - Intrinsically Flawed - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiIf this article were entitled “The Philosophy of Abortion is Demonic,” some readers would have never started reading, especially, after seeing that the author is a minister. It would have been a far more honest title, but trying to explain how the inspiration that originates with the “god of ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - The Priest Sexual Abuse Scandal - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorNo matter where you look today, the Catholic Church is center stage either on News Media or on the Newspaper banner. Provocative Headlines abound, Will the Catholic Church still be standing after this Priest Scandal? Where amongst the cover-up, lies and deceit, can any truth be found? Will ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - The Questions about Alcoholics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, Addictions, and the Bible - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),There is a lengthy article by Dave Hunt and another gentleman which squarely addresses the modern day "higher power," "disease," "spirituality," and Twelve Step secularism and admiration by many a Christian organization such as Celebrate Recovery and certainly by many in the recovery community ...
Views: 2551(1 vote) - The Realm of Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloThe Realm of Possibilities There is a realm that one can operate on where the impossible becomes possible. There is a place or plane in reality where there are no limits. It is hard to comprehend with our finite minds, however. It takes incredible faith. It takes a faith that is unlimited, ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - The Revival of True Worship In the Last Days - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Tom MartinOur Savior was born of the tribe of Judah, spent His life with the Jews in Israel, observed and taught the “Jewish” laws, and commanded His Jewish disciples not to go to the Gentiles but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Are these facts significant, or mere accident? By downplaying ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - The Ride of Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Mary WilkeyTo quote from Catherine Ponder's book, "The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity," " . . . the masses today are lonely—lonely for a spiritual way of life that isn't just theory and doctrine, but one that works to produce health, harmony, and abundance in their lives." In one sentence, that awesome ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - The Salvation Army/an A.A. Source: Article One - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Salvation Army: an A.A. Source Article One Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved It took many years of research before I was able to find and discuss the many strong links between the Salvation Army and Alcoholics Anonymous. And the links were of several different ...
Views: 2648(2 votes) - The Sea of Galilee - A Major Social Hub 2000 Years Ago - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerThe Sea of Galilee is located in north-east area of Israel, in the Jordan Rift Valley, and fed by the Jordan River. It is also known as the Lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Chinneroth, Lake Kineret and Sea of Tiberias. Technically, it is a lake rather than a sea. However, at seven miles wide and ...
Views: 1375(5 votes) - 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: 1606(1 vote) - The Shadow of Women Priests in the Catholic Church - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorThe film “Duel” was directed by Steven Spielberg when he was a graduate student. Within the first ten minutes of this film there was a definite shadow of foreboding presence with every turn, every hill and bend on a highway. We, the viewers, could almost feel the dread of being in our own ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - The Skinny on Being Trapped - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonSara slipped her tiny body into her beautiful, pink leotard, anticipating another ballet class. After putting on her matching ballet slippers she imagined she was a princess…until she looked at herself in the mirror. Sara first heard “the voice,” the one that told her she was fat—much bigger ...
Views: 2179(2 votes) - The Sufferings of True Christians - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionOnce a person becomes a Christian by trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and eternal life, would he or she experience less suffering in the world? Answer: Being a Christian will bring more suffering of one kind, and less suffering of another kind into our lives. What it will not ...
Views: 2284(1 vote) - The Task Of The Leader Is To Get His People From Where They Are To Where They Have Not Been - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Narda GoodsonYou’re not where you want to be but you’re not where you used to be, now that’s what you call PROGRESS. Shepherding or leading people is not a simple task as some suppose. Only those who are sent by God to fulfill the office of a pastor understand its heavy mandate. The countless late nights or ...
Views: 2366(1 vote) - THE THREE VITAL MINISTRIES OF THE AVERAGE CHRISTIAN - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Robert CrutchfieldEvery Christian should be involved in some form of ministry. Many believers especially those new to the faith, believe personal ministry is beyond their abilities. Please understand I am not saying that every Christian should pastor a church, or other large ministry. However much of the work of ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - The Two Witnesses in Revelation 11 - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Erica KarasThe Two Witnesses in Revelation 11 http://youtu.be/8So4BE8bWCg The Menorah and the Two Olive Trees http://youtu.be/EcIWL_ZARi8 In the acharit-hayamim, which means doomsday in Hebrew, YAH will send out two witnesses dressed, figuratively, in sackcloth. These witnesses will have the spirit of ...
Views: 4031(1 vote) - Three Reasons Why You Might Be Depressed - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Greg BakerHere are probably the top 3 reasons why you might be feeling depressed and a little something you can do about it. All healing begins, first, with understanding the reasons. Anything else merely masks the problem, but does not solve it. As a pastor and counselor for over 15 years, I’ve had ...
Views: 2318(4 votes) - True Prophets vs. False Prophets: How Can You Tell Them Apart? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is a prophet? A prophet is a person who receives a prophecy, message from God, and then communicates that message to others. A divinely inspired message is always direct, specific, and tells exactly what will happen, to whom, and precisely what people should do. Moreover, a true prophecy ...
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