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- Finding Guidance Through Prayer - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Wayne ShemwellMore than 90 percent of Americans pray daily, according to a 2002 Gallup Poll. People seeking guidance and comfort through prayer often are led to Silent Unity, a nonprofit service dedicated to providing personal, confidential prayer support to all who seek it. Silent Unity receives more ...
Views: 1143 - Finding Strength in Your Spirituality Even When It Feels Like Everything Is Going Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Anita GinsburgBad times come to everyone. While many despair when grief and loss come knocking, those in communities of faith can turn towards their beliefs for strength. Below are just a few ways to find strength in your spirituality when it feels like everything is going wrong. Consider the long term or big ...
Views: 1014 - Five 'When-Then' Signs Support Apocalyptic 2016--Flee The Cities - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Five biblical signs, not to mention our severe weather or failing economy, are ominous for 2016. Fleeing the cities is suggested by five biblical models. Most Bible scholars agree with a 7-year apocalyptic period, like the 7 years of famine in Joseph's time or the 7 years that King ...
Views: 1419 - Five Fatal Flaws For Catholics - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2018 from Richard RuhlingIf you think politics today is a mess – it’s probably worse for the Catholic Church. What started as a time of hope with a new pope has turned into confusion and likely heresy.. WorldNetDaily.com Why not re-evaluate some basics. Here are some common assumptions that could mean trouble… ...
Views: 1129 - 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: 1396 - Five Flaws of Muslim Faith for Ignoring Prophets that Mohammad said to Honor - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Richard Ruhling#1. Mohammad said, "The Prophet (Mohammad) believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and (so do) the believers. Each one believes in God, His Angels, His Books, and His prophets. (They say,) ‘We make no distinction between one or another of His prophets...’" (Quran 2:285) ...
Views: 1127 - Five Points for a Happy Marriage as Bride of Christ - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2019 from Richard Ruhling1. The last message to Christ’s church in Revelation 3 has 7 parallels to Luke’s wedding parable so the Laodicean message is a wedding message–but His potential bride is blind and naked–serious problem; how does it get solved? 2. Union with Christ by a covenant must be different than the ...
Views: 1084 - Five Reasons for No Pre-Tribulation Rapture Seen in 5 Bible Examples - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Richard Ruhling#1. When asked about the end of the world in Matthew 24, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel. Daniel and his friends faced life or death situations in chapters 1-6. “Daniel” means God is my Judge, and the book of Judges show they were deliverers like Gideon and Samson. God may deliver ...
Views: 1236 - Five Reasons For US Megaquake This Spring - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Five 'when-then' signs from 2015 signal the 'day of the Lord,' and suggest this spring. Multiple Bible texts support an earthquake as initiating the end-times. 1. “The day of the Lord” begins with an earthquake (Joel 2:10,11; Zeph 1:7,10, 1Thess 5:2,3) and it was signaled by the ...
Views: 1303 - 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: 1921 - 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: 1960 - Five Similarities & Differences Between the King of Babylon in Daniel 3 & the Pope in Revelation 17 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the world, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel. Revelation had not yet been written, but a blessing is pronounced on those who read and understand the Revelation. #1. There is a similarity of context for both Daniel and Revelation and both Daniel and John ...
Views: 1585 - Five Virtues of Love - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Leslie MusokoWho really and truly can say they understand love except him that is love. However there are mistakes that we all make in love. Several of these often rise to the surface leaving us asking ourselves how we got there in the first place. Faith: No love is complete without believing in he that ...
Views: 1217 - Flat Earth – Young Earth – Evolution and Christians - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Chris BarrettOnce upon a time the earth was flat – so people thought. It was just taken as fact – pre-supposed as true and without need of question. Then, once upon another time, the earth was the center of the universe and the sun revolved around it – another presupposition that nobody ...
Views: 2313 - Flight Of The Phoenix - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from MJ LaDukeMy heart once soared with joy and I touched the realm of peace, And now I dwell in the perils of evil Reeking with temptations, turmoil and havoc. Broken, shattered, distressed. Dreams laden with desolation haunt my nights As they turn into endless days. They are one in the ...
Views: 1926 - Flying like a bird ... in the Garden - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Ophelia SwaiThe airport was crowded, and it had the usual maze of directions, escalators, elevators, trains, and moving walkways, with a multitude of people going in different directions. I had my hand luggage on wheels and was moving swiftly while looking up for the usual signs as to where to go for ...
Views: 1123 - Focused Prayer is a Spiritual Power Tool - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Theodore Henderson“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 New International Version (NIV) There is nothing bizarre or mysterious about the power of focused affirmative thought and prayer. It has been proven over and over again, both in ...
Views: 2038 - Follow Your Bliss - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Laurie Gray"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28 (New King James Version) As human beings we grow up perceiving the world around us as a structured system of competing dualities. We are ...
Views: 2384 - FOLLOWING GOD'S LEADING (PART ONE) - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Seun OkikiolaOne of the reasons why many Christians are stranded today is because they've spent all their life following their mind. They go after what they think is right; they start a business they think is profitable; they seek a Job they think will pay them more; and they make decisions they consider ...
Views: 1260 - Football fitness - A simple exercise for top-class football training! - by To have an elite football fitness workout, you need to include kettlebell snatches in your workout equation. Single gut overhead kettlebell snatch is a very explosive and dynamic lift that will definitely change your performance on the court for the better. Take a moment to continue reading ...
Views: 175 - For the Love of God, How do I do That? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMany people do not seem to understand how a person can actually love God. That's because they think of God as an invisible being far away in the clouds somewhere. They ask themselves, "How can I possibly love someone I've never seen and cannot touch?" First of all, He can be seen if only ...
Views: 1371 - Forgiveness Will Stop the Cycle of Hurt - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Aya EneliBy Aya Fubara Eneli, M.A, J.D., Author, Speaker and Christian Life Coach In the midst of an argument a loved one says something hurtful to you. Your response is to immediately say something even more hurtful right back. A friend accidentally steps on your toe, and you immediately kick ...
Views: 2682 - Forgiveness – Jesus’ gift to all - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergWhat makes the forgiveness that Jesus brought to earth unique, different and why is it so important? Forgiveness is a fundamental building block of Christianity and every major religion in the world places a lot of value, esteem, and honor on forgiveness. This is well known and could seem ...
Views: 1009 - Forgiving Someone-Are You Ready to Forgive? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Natacha CannMany of us struggle with knowing when we are ready to forgive. How do you know when you’re ready to forgive someone? When you get rid of your anger? When you’re no longer upset? When you stop hurting? When your offender apologizes or asks for forgiveness? The answer to all of these questions is ...
Views: 3988 - Four Christian Misbeliefs That Negatively Impact Your Self-Image - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Karla DowningIf you hold any of these four Christian misbeliefs, they will negatively impact your self-image. Beliefs underlie the way you view the world. The belief you hold about a thing determines what you think, how you feel, and how you act. Here are the four misbeliefs: Christians shouldn't have ...
Views: 1306 - Free Vid: JESUS SAID A House Divided Will Not Stand - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceThis video is similar in content to my book titled - "When Hurtful Things Happen in Christian Churches" (Published year-2010) What does it mean for a house or kingdom to be divided? It usually means there are very strong disagreements between the two parties involved or it can mean one ...
Views: 713 - Free Vid: BACKSLIDING a Dangerous Practice Christians Must Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceDoes the Holy Bible say people who become saved in Jesus Christ (born again - made new creatures in him), will never sin during their Christian lifetimes on Earth? No, in fact it tells Christians that if they say they have no sin, they are lying. But there is ongoing forgiveness-provision. 1 ...
Views: 729 - Free Vid: Calling the Biblical GENESIS GAP False is Itself FALLACIOUS - Why? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2022 from James LowranceAs a born-again, Gentile man in Jesus Christ, I have always read English Translations of the Holy Bible, my favorite being the KJV. I do however (rarely) look at 'direct-from-original-texts' versions, regarding some Biblical Doctrines. One such doctrine, is "The Genesis Gap", aka "The Gap ...
Views: 728 - Free Vid: Can Christians Pray Away THE COMING WRATH OF GOD? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2022 from James LowranceThe short answer to the question I pose in my video title is NO! We CANNOT pray away God's coming wrath, which has been fully prophesied in His Word. It would be very dangerous to accuse God of specifically stating coming events, that we, as Christians - His created people, can somehow put a ...
Views: 737 - Free Vid: Differences Between Armageddon and Gog Magog Wars - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2022 from James LowranceJust as occurs with all Holy Bible doctrines, there are differences in how ministers and scholars interpret the timing and different aspects of 2 major prophetic wars. These are "The War of Armageddon and "The Gog-Magog War". Some Hebrew scholars state that in the Old Testament, the second war I ...
Views: 805 - Free Vid: DISCERNING SPIRITS a Mighty Gift of the Holy Ghost - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceDiscernment of spirits, includes recognizing both those that are Holy and those that are evil, in God's timing and according to his will. This gift of the Holy Spirit goes beyond flesh and blood, as do all of them. Note that I am not quoting the full Holy Spirit gifts in this passage below, so ...
Views: 756 - Free vid: DO NOT BLAME GOD for Temptations or Tragedies - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceOften, people have a disposition toward blaming God for any bad things that happen in their lives. The fact is that good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people. The reverse is true as well, but we need to learn from the Holy Bible, the fact that we live in a fallen ...
Views: 712 - Free Vid: Fascinating Biblical Facts about ANGELS - by Submitted on May 17, 2022 from James LowranceThis Bible Teaching is kind of a summation of the history regarding God's created beings called "Angles". Those that are Holy (at least 2/3), are ministering spirits God sends to perform righteous deeds for Him, while those who rebelled in the distant past, have become unholy, wicked and ...
Views: 777 - Free Vid: God Will Judge Unfair Stigmas Toward People - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceA stigma means to place an unfair judgement on a person and is a practice strongly akin to gossip. There are innumerable ways to stigmatize people. For example, one might say of a male hairdresser, that he is a sissy for being employed at a lady's beauty shop, when he may be as full of vitality ...
Views: 718 - Free Vid: Holy Bible Says Our Lives Have MEANING AND PURPOSE - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceEven with the near mountain-moving love we have for our loved ones, being first of all our children and spouse, people can still question life's meaning and purpose. If we look at the Holy Bible, however, 1 John 4:8 says: - "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." (KJV). Even with ...
Views: 750 - Free Vid: Knowing Death and Evil Exist Turns Some Unbelievers to God - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceInterestingly, some people who claim to hold atheistic views or those of agnosticism, will begin to pay attention to spiritual things, once they experience something in the unseen evil category. They may also hear about an evil event happening to others they know or from an otherwise reliable ...
Views: 743 - Free Vid: MARK OF THE BEAST 666 Described in the Book of Revelation - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2022 from James LowranceMany things have been called "the mark of the beast", such as barcodes, various ID cards and even the covid vaccines. The book of Revelation, however, reveals something more specific and it is something people will know is confronting them. Many Bible passages also reveal that born again ...
Views: 808 - Free Vid: Ministries Saying THEY ARE PERFECT and All Others are Errored - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceThis video is on very serious things. In short, ministries who are exposing others as being false, are now making it clear that they are "perfect" in their expositions, teachings and preached sermons. They have gone too far, and their "reproof" of other ministries has become a nitpicking of ...
Views: 752 - Free Vid: More Regarding FALSE MINISTRIES Please Beware of Them - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceThis was one of my most difficult teaching messages in the nearly 40 years I have been teaching (this is year-2022). Why? Because I have great fear of reverence regarding the warning of others about other ministers/ministries that are based upon false foundations and false teaching. I'm small ...
Views: 753 - Free Vid: OUTRAGEOUSLY BEHAVING CHRISTIANS When We Should Turn Away! - by Submitted on May 17, 2022 from James LowranceWe will be persecuted by "the world", as Christians, meaning those who are not for Jesus Christ but who are against him. This is where the term "anti-Christ comes from. There are, however, fellow Christians who will also persecute us, which is a definition of them being "false converts to ...
Views: 715 - Free Vid: Satan is Turning Up Warfare Against Us - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2022 from James LowranceBecause these are the literal "end times", also sometimes called "the last days" (also a Biblical term), my belief which agrees with that of many others, is that Satan has TURNED UP THE HEAT of warfare on people (so-to-speak). He and his very large grid of cohorts - called devils, demons and ...
Views: 734 - Free Vid: The CORRECTORS Calling WORD OF GOD MINISTERS "Unqualified" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2022 from James LowranceFalse "Christian" movements cannot in any way dictate to others, as to how they should minister or determine whether or not they are "qualified" to present Word of God Sermons or to witness for their Christian Faith (1 Peter 3:15). However, I do believe those who teach/preach, should have ...
Views: 807 - Free Video - A PRIDEFUL LOOK Has Become the Norm for Many Ministers - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2022 from James LowranceIn the Teaching I present from the Word of God (Holy Bible), I talk about a look of sinful pride (condescension). It is important to understand that a look of intensity or one of assuredness regarding what a minister is saying, is not the same thing. A "prideful look"; one of seven things God ...
Views: 745 - Free Video - Ancient Bible Targum Shows EARLY EARTH DESOLATION - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2022 from James LowranceI'm following up on my Genesis Gap teaching of only a few days ago https://youtu.be/6jEdIs-xN58 and I add in this one, a reading from an ancient Aramaic translation. This "Targum" was a translation by Ezra and other scribes, after the Babylonian conquest over Judea. This verse 2 of Genesis ...
Views: 722 - Free Video: BEWARE IT'S COMING FOR YOU! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from James LowranceThere is a monstrous thing lurking within spiritual darkness and it is coming with increasing power for you, me and everyone! We must keep watch and not allow it to devour us! Is it flight-of-fancy or sensationalism to give warning about this satanic spirit? If we believe what the Holy ...
Views: 714 - Free Video: Biblical References to Angels being Called Sons of God - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2022 from James LowranceThere is a passage in the Holy Bible (Genesis 6:1-4 - "sons of God") that is argued as being incorrectly interpreted by some Bible believers, as being angels, because in the case of this scripture they are described as having interbred with human women, which brought to the earth an angel-man ...
Views: 720 - Free Video: Jesus Will Rapture Away His People in a Resurrection Event - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2022 from James LowranceJesus Christ Our Messiah will soon be coming for his present saints (the born again - saved), in an event we call "The Rapture" - the “catching away” resurrection, appearing in the clouds/sky, not on earth yet. He will also be coming back to earth from Heaven later, with his saints, setting his ...
Views: 718 - Free Video: Online Pornography Possibly the Greatest Enemy of Christianity - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2022 from James LowrancePorn viewing is most often a frequent practice of people who are Christians, but it is also very frequent within the general population. Its affects are not just negative to people of Christian faith but also among those who take their lusts further and begin to become increasingly perverted ...
Views: 688 - Free Video: Purgatory or ABRAHAM'S BOSOM - "PARADISE"? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2022 from James LowranceMatthew 12:40 "For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." Some denominations speak of a doctrine called "Purgatory", which is supposed to be an in-between place where people who are ...
Views: 721 - Free Video: Some Christian Church Denominations Do Not Center on Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2022 from James LowranceIn this video (link below article), it was my intention to talk about three denominations I have held Youth Ministery positions in. Two of these (one Church of God & three Assemblies of God), I held various teaching positions in addition to teaching youth. The third denomination I talk about ...
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