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- Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts on Faith, God and Jesus - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts on Faith, God and Jesus Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Quotations, Thoughts, Thoughts on Jesus, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings (enough there now, ...
Views: 1194 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Jesus, Jesus Christ, Faith, Christianity, Hope, Quotations, Love, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, ...
Views: 949 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Peace, Jesus, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock `http://www.creativekiwis.com and ...
Views: 1211 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Peace, Jesus, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 907 - Should Christians Evangelize While at Work? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Bobby MillerThis subject has been debated and discussed time after time. It appears that many have walked away from the discussion with some sense of uncertainty on what to do. I will attempt to bring clarity to this subject. After Christ’s resurrection he gave his disciples specific instructions in ...
Views: 1943 - Should Teaching Sunday School Be Easy?: An Encouraging Word for Sunday School Teachers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Kathy VincentI have the privilege of offering teacher training workshops to hundreds of Sunday School teachers and children’s workers every year. I love what I do, but sometimes I don’t like what I hear. Take, for example, this question: Do you have something easy I can do for Sunday School? If I am ...
Views: 4373 - Show Your Last Respect To Your Loved One With Prearranged Funerals In Sydney - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Monimohan DangelAs every one of us knows that death is an unavoidable part of our lives and there is no way of denying this truth we can plan or prearrange the funeral for our near and dear ones to make their last journey without any hassle. We know that in this 21st century we all are busy in doing our day to ...
Views: 1085 - Shroud of Jesus – Your Will And Faith - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Steveis KindThe divine Shroud of Jesus is a topic that has received much debate since the image, of what many people consider to be Jesus Christ, was first observed in 1898. Our will and our faith has been at battle with each other ever since its arrival. Many critics believed that the shroud was a fake ...
Views: 943 - Shroud of Turin - Seeing Is Not Always Believing - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Steveis KindA famous cloth was found many years ago which many refer to as the Shroud of Turin. This shroud was the cloth used after Jesus had been tortured for several hours and then crucified. For many years this cloth was lost and it was eventually rediscovered again. Evidence of this cloth is proof ...
Views: 1026 - Shroud of Turin is not of Da Vinci - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Steveis KindThere are many people out there who were under the impression that the Shroud of Turin is a medieval creation, from the times of Leonardo DaVinci. However, there is positive proof that the Shroud of Turin, -the sacred linen cloth which has been preserved through the ages as the cloth covering ...
Views: 1079 - Shroud of Turin New Evidence - A Breakthrough Discovery - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Steveis KindThe Shroud of Turin New Evidence reveals some pivotal information about the cloth that held the body of Jesus after he was taken down from the cross. For many years after the shroud was photographed, scientists have worked hard to get more information on some of the clues left behind. This ...
Views: 2521 - Sign in Sky September 23 Misunderstands Revelation 12 as End of World or Rapture says Prophecy Expert - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Richard RuhlingMedia Mock Meade’s Misunderstanding of a Sign in Sky September 23 as ‘End of Days and Rapture,’ says Dr. Richard Ruhling, author of God Bless America? He explains the ‘Great Sign of Revelation 12’ is not apocalyptic for September 23, but its nine months ‘pregnancy’ points to next ...
Views: 1349 - Signs of Double Jeopardy for Jerusalem and US in “the Day of the LORD” - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Daniel's vision of the ram and goat apply to Iraq and Iran because "the vision is at the time of the end," Daniel 8:17. The effort at a nuclear agreement with Iran is also the focus of Bible prophecy because, "when they say 'Peace and safety,' sudden destruction comes." 1Thessalonians ...
Views: 1222 - Silence is Golden or Is It When it Comes to Catholic Church Scandals? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorWhether it is the current Priest Abuse Scandal, or the other centuries old Scandal, of the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church in omitting the truth of Women Priests History, in our early Church, they literally used Silence as their own vehicle to continue to perpetrate both cover up and lies to ...
Views: 849 - Sin - Original and Otherwise - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John CarisOriginal sin is a basic tenet in Christian theology. Adam and Eve, our first parents, sinned in the Garden of Eden and were kicked out because of that. Jesus came to save us from that sin and make things right again. The ideas that are contained in the biblical story and form part of the ...
Views: 1766 - Six Advantages To Renewing Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Mike DubeauSix Advantages To Renewing Your Life 1. Like taking a refreshing shower after a long hard day of working in the dusty fields, a renewal is cleansing and refreshing. 2. You get on purpose once again and renew your commitment to God and to yourself to achieve what you are here to do. 3. ...
Views: 739 - Six Biblical Signs Support Apocalyptic Events Impending In 2016 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Richard Ruhling“Like a frog that doesn't know when to jump from slowly heating water,” we are coming to the boiling point, based on biblical signs of the apocalypse. Six news items from this past year suggest that trouble is impending. 1. Signs of Corruption: Obama Gave $79 Million to the Catholic Church ...
Views: 1279 - Six Obama Parallels with the King of Babylon for Biblical End-Times - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the world, Christ cited an abomination spoken of by Daniel that early believers understood as military brought by Rome and they fled the city as Christ warned in Matthew 24. This is a parallel to Executive Orders readied by Obama for martial law. Obamacare is ...
Views: 1079 - Six Reasons for Jerusalem's Impending Destruction at Passover - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Hebrew prophets forecast an end-time destruction of Jerusalem. Five 'when-then' signs point to 2016 for apocalyptic events. History supports Passover as a time of impending Judgment. Bible believers should consider selling Jerusalem properties and keeping Passover elsewhere. 1. Five ...
Views: 1299 - Six Reasons to Flee Jerusalem Before Passover - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: A 15-year old boy with a near-death experience relates seeing WWIII starting “very soon.” His YouTube text cited Zechariah 14: the “day of the Lord” comes with half of Jerusalem taken captive, houses rifled, women raped. Yeshua's warning would have spared the Jews in 70 AD. He said to ...
Views: 1157 - Six Reasons to Watch May 19 - by Submitted on May 05, 2019 from Richard Ruhling2019 is a marked year for three reasons; May 19 is marked for three. May 19, 1780 was a historic “Dark Day” (Google). Pioneers in New England couldn’t eat or read without lamps at noon. Many believed it signaled “the day of the Lord,” Joel 2:31 May 19, 1980 was a dark day anniversary 200 ...
Views: 1110 - Six Sentence Sunday 24-4-2011 MIRACLES! Happy Easter - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from David KnightHAPPY EASTER to all. Yes the Lord has risen..in our hearts and minds and within our Souls. Yes indeed a miracle….so when I had been thinking what short extract (from my next book I am I: The In-dweller of your Heart – part 1) should I include at this special time….what better place than these ...
Views: 1435 - Soccer Game Guide - Tips for Enjoying the Game and Making Money From It - by Submitted on May 05, 2020 from Wajahat AliPlaying sports like football is not only an exciting way to enjoy the game, but also an exciting way to make money - offline and online. With sports betting now possible online, it has also become a great way to double your money while having fun with your favorite football game. If you want ...
Views: 458 - Solar and Lunar Eclipses Suggest an Impending Apocalypse this Spring - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Richard Ruhling“The sun shall be darkened and the moon turned to blood before the day of the Lord,” Joel 2:31. The Bible says we “know the times and seasons perfectly,” 1Thessalonians 5:1. This suggests we should at least know the year for when "the day of the Lord" comes with “sudden destruction,” verse ...
Views: 1294 - Some of the best Religious gifts for Christians - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Usama MalikChristianity is the globe biggest religion, which is thoughtfully based on the teaching and life of the Jesus Christ as explained in the New Testament of the Bible. The faith encompasses lots of religious traditions that vary largely by geography and culture, as well as many diverse sects and ...
Views: 2798 - Some Thoughts on the Bible Versus Other Revelations - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Mary WilkeyWhy do some people insist that we read only the Bible and not other books, articles, etc. about the Word of God? The Bible, of course, must be the ultimate authority, as the inspired Word of God. But to disregard other people's thoughts (which also, by the way, may be inspired by God) is to ...
Views: 1333 - Sorrowful Sobs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentExodus 3:7 says this: “I know their sorrows.” How comforting it is to know that our God cares enough about us to have compassion on us when we are full of sorrow. Our children need to know this truth. Childhood should be a time of great joy, but children experience pain too. Here is a fun ...
Views: 4979 - Sorrowful Sobs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentExodus 3:7 says this: “I know their sorrows.” How comforting it is to know that our God cares enough about us to have compassion on us when we are full of sorrow. Our children need to know this truth. Childhood should be a time of great joy, but children experience pain too. Here is a fun ...
Views: 1295 - Speak Life! During Economic Uncertainty - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Yvonne CarsonThe economic challenges of the world touches the lives of everyone; however, as children of God, we are not to participate in the world’s recession or economy. The Bible tells us the story of how God brought several plagues upon the land of Egypt and yet God’s people in Goshen were well fed and ...
Views: 834 - Speak the Language of the Lord - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakI'm always amazed when I hear football coaches or players refer to the names for certain plays. And I'm not just talking about, say, a two-word phrase like "flea flicker." There are complex calls that the quarterback barks out, which his teammates need to have studied the playbook deeply to ...
Views: 989 - Spirit Of Power, Love And Sound Mind - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nikola Dimitrov“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit the Lord has given us is not a spirit of fear. It’s a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Let’s see ...
Views: 4137 - Spirit Of Power, Love And Sound Mind - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Nikola Dimitrov“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit the Lord has given us is not a spirit of fear. It’s a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Let’s see ...
Views: 4193 - Spiritual Growth and Daily Routine - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jane RyanOur inner beings are like mirrors that should be regularly polished in order to shine. But as we go through our daily lives, it is often easy to forget how essential is our continuous spiritual growth. Some may take a break from their daily lives to conduct holy land tours or to explore other ...
Views: 2924 - Spiritual Pep Talk - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakEach week I surrender to the Holy Spirit for whatever God wants me to say in the "Ministry Moment" portion of my show. Some might be tempted to say that I have to challenge myself to get inspired to deliver an impactful message to the audience, although I really consider it an honor and a ...
Views: 936 - Spiritual Power - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyAnd when the day of Pentecoast was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the houses where they were sitting.......... And they were filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with ...
Views: 1271 - Spiritual Progress: How Smart Christians Value Their Faith - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2021 from Rachelle WilberFaith is a mysterious concept, something we often feel but can’t quite define. For Christians, making sense of God and His role in the universe is often a challenging issue. Christians spend their entire lives focusing on these questions without settling on a definitive answer. In fact, ...
Views: 856 - Spiritual Therapy For Those Suffering From PTSD! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Biancia TateHi there! My name is Biancia Tate and I am a Christian Life Coach who is the founder of The Hope Network. We are an online ministry whose mission is to provide educational support, hope and healing to survivors of trauma and/or crisis. Through our online ministries, we rebuild faith, restore ...
Views: 1858 - Spiritual Warfare Prayers - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from D. Vincent Bud FordSpiritual warfare prayers are more important now than they ever were before. What do you think of when you hear the phrase "spiritual warfare"? If you have images of the latest supernatural Hollywood blockbuster on the brain, you might want to reconsider. Unfortunately, it seems that the ...
Views: 1420 - Spirituality and Bulimia - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenI interviewed Liz DeHaven, who was bulimic during her younger years. Most of us can identify with Liz, doing something we thought was smart, at first, only to find out later it was self-destructive. Bulimia was Liz's secret until she realized she had the God-given ability to face the bulimia and ...
Views: 2174 - Spirituality and Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Astharte De Los SantosWhen I think of recovery I automatically think of a beach. A beautiful serene setting that inspires you to write a poem or to paint. A long walk by the shores finally answering life’s toughest questions. To me spirituality and recovery go hand and hand. You must submit your will to some ...
Views: 1456 - Spirituality, What Is It? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Ton PascalLittle did I know when I first wrote an article on forgiveness based on my own experience, that I had just opened the door to a new dimension of my Self. On the other hand from the immense email response I got, for others I had opened the Pandora's box. Some would say, “I forgave but I can’t ...
Views: 1353 - Squelching Your Senses to Succeed Spiritually - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyIt takes a measure of faith to pray... I mean, you wouldn't be praying to the Lord if you didn't actually believe that He is there, that He hears, and that He is able to provide you the answer you seek, would you? So now we need to build on that measure of faith by reading and studying the ...
Views: 1288 - St. Peter Would Tell Congress: “Don't Bow to the Pope!” - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Richard RuhlingWhen Cornelius fell down to worship Peter, Peter said, Get up for I am a man like you are, Acts 10:26. The papacy claims Peter as the first pope, but there is no record of it in the Bible and Peter would not accept worship as popes do. Priests and popes also take vows of celibacy, but Peter ...
Views: 1180 - State of Union Trump Prophecy, War with Iran, Part I Daniel 8:17, "Time of the End" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Richard RuhlingGabriel tells Daniel that his vision of the ram and goat is “at the time of the end.” Dan 8:17. Verse 20 explains the horns on the ram are the Medes & Persians and the great horn on the goast was king of Grecia (Alexander the Great) BUT that was just a historical application that helps us ...
Views: 1104 - State of Union Trump Prophecy, War with Iran, Part I Daniel 8:17, "Time of the End" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Richard RuhlingGabriel tells Daniel that his vision of the ram and goat is “at the time of the end.” Dan 8:17. Verse 20 explains the horns on the ram are the Medes & Persians and the great horn on the goast was king of Grecia (Alexander the Great) BUT that was just a historical application that helps us ...
Views: 1083 - Staying Positive During Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Linda PlunkettWith all the negativity of many worldly events surrounding us, one of the most common fears is fear of the future. People ask, “What will happen if......?” When we ask ourselves, “What is the worst that can happen,” we have a tendency to make common mental errors. We may not only ...
Views: 1072 - Stop The Madness! How Can Two Walk Together Accept They Agree! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Ginger London,Amos 3:3 Do you find yourself repeatedly having heated conversations with someone you are in a relationship with? Have you ever been involved with someone who was all wrong for you and not realized it until months or even years later? Have you had a habit of mistaking drama and tension ...
Views: 1954 - Strangers in God’s House – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentAre you aware that there might be strangers in your church? No, I’m not talking about people you don’t know, because you haven’t met them yet. I’m talking about people who are just pretending to know God, but really don’t know Him. Jeremiah 51:51 says this: “We are confounded, because we have ...
Views: 3311 - Stressful Times at Church? Do What I Say, Not What I Do! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from J. Val HastingsIn a list of the most stressful jobs you can have, being a minister came in as one of the top ten. Pastors weren't surprised by that at all, but what if things were different? What if we practiced what we preached? When I mention the stressful nature of ministry to people outside of the ...
Views: 2205 - Stubborn Me - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2014 from Kathi CalahanAs I began to spiritually mature I noticed that I was really unhappy when I didn't get my own way. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time in a sour mood. Somebody suggested I let go and let God take over. At the time that didn't sound like a very good idea to me. Give up control??? What I now ...
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