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- Unequally Yoked - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Laura farrellUnequally Yoked... Christian dating can be challenging. Keep in mind what the Lord said "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or ...
Views: 1436 - Unique and Personalized Gift Ideas for Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2019 from asad aliThere are a few events s which are commended at various times of the year at different places among them Christmas has been constantly a wellspring of joy and consideration for individuals of any age the planning of this occasion, for the most part, begins in November and nearly proceeds till ...
Views: 851 - Unlock the Power of Prayer - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Anita MarcusTake a look at your prayer life. What sort of things do you pray about? Have you noticed that the nature of your prayer requests reveal the conditions of your heart? Perhaps you are struggling with financial hardship and desire to find security. Maybe you are facing an important life decision ...
Views: 914 - Unpin the Hearts: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Kathy VincentDid you know that there are a lot of Bible verses that are just begging to have motions put to them? Preschoolers are wired to wiggle, so why not give them some simple moves to help them memorize their Bible verses? Psalm 119:28,32 is a perfect example of this. It says: “Strengthen me ...
Views: 875 - US Congress Pushing Biometric ID; “Mark of Beast…Wrath of God” Revelation 14 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Richard RuhlingH.R.4760 – Securing America’s Future Act of 2018, is a bill that entails everything from Education and the Workforce to Homeland Security to the military. Its 400 pages include details of a new biometric National ID card to be required for everyone. ...
Views: 1218 - US Overflow by Horde “at the time of the end” foretold in Daniel 11:40 - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2018 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the world, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel. His 11th chapter is a running commentary on history from the time of Alexander the Great. Historically, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Grecia and Rome came from the north to fight Egypt, the king of the south, but if ...
Views: 950 - US Police State Over Vaccinations; New HHS Czar Favors Pharma - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Richard RuhlingCalifornia Mother Harassed by Police Asking If Her Children Were Vaccinated made headlines as President Trump appointed pro-vaccine, big pharma executive to head HHS Dr. Ben Carson said Obamacare is the worst thing since slavery; Dr. Richard Ruhling says our loss of freedom is becoming clear. ...
Views: 1180 - Use foros cristianos para compartir las buenas noticias sobre Jesús - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2020 from Wajahat AliEn el mundo acelerado de hoy, hay poco tiempo para los aspectos espirituales. Todos están preocupados por su carrera, familia y futuro. Incluso los cristianos viajan en el mismo bote y no pasan tiempo con el Señor. Para salvar a las personas del pecado, Dios envió a su único hijo Jesús a morir ...
Views: 451 - Video - SEXUAL EXHIBITING AND LUSTING Have Destroyed Our Nation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2022 from James LowranceMy title describes what I speak/teach on in this video - re: sexual sin, that is not necessarily physically perpetrated. My great concern, as should be that of all Christians, is that it is far too late for this area of sin (e.g., porn, seriously indecent attire, and adultery of the heart) to be ...
Views: 747 - Wailing Turned to Dancing - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Amanda HayesWith three young children at my house, someone is usually crying, whining, or fussing about something. One evening a few weeks ago, my three year old son was throwing a fit about something. He was standing in the middle of the kitchen floor crying, jumping up and down, and screaming about ...
Views: 1478 - Walk It, and Talk It, when You're Walking Around in Christian Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Barbara TaylorThere's Christian jewelry, and Christian books, and Christian accessories. There are even Christian movies! But Christian shoes? Every pair of shoes a Christian walks in is a pair of Christian shoes, because they're carrying inside them a blessing from God. But if you want to carry that blessing ...
Views: 909 - Walking in the Holy Spirit - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Carrie GandhiKnowing the role of the Spirit, helps us to understand that we are not alone this life. God has given us Himself through His Spirit. The more we walk with the Lord and trust in Him, the more we learn to lean on His Spirit. To walk in the Spirit means that we continually keep our eyes, ears and ...
Views: 888 - Watch Out for Spiders – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentUnfortunately, our kids hear many lies about God. Whether they are in school or hanging out with their friends, they can be victims of false beliefs by others who claim to know God. C.H. Spurgeon describes these hypocrites as spiders who weave their webs of deception. Our kids need to be ...
Views: 3610 - Ways To Pick a Christmas Light Installation Service - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Shawn GarverA lot of Americans find the holidays as a unique occasion that should be celebrated not just with gifts but additionally by Christmas trees and holiday lights, yet numerous of them find it somewhat difficult to select which kind of decorations to utilize and how they may appropriately install ...
Views: 873 - We Can't Earn Our Way to Heaven - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from katherine appelloDon’t you love how we try to bargain with God for our salvation; how we think that we can or have to work our way to heaven? This idea that some religious groups put forth that you can earn your way to heaven, or get pray your way out of hell. I find this in part troubling to say that we can ...
Views: 1750 - We forget that Jesus was a Human - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergFor most of us, our faith is on a level where we evaluate our behavior, we consider our relationship with God, we remain humble and grateful for the grace and blessings we receive, one breath at a time. We seem to lose the everyday realities - until we face a crisis, or loss, or deep ...
Views: 905 - We Have the Mind of Christ but do We Have the Heart of Christ - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyThere is an argument that there is no difference in the Bible between the mind and the heart. But here I will use the mind as the intellectual thinking part of man and the heart the emotional part of man. There is a thought that the mind is the conscience and the heart is the sub-conscience. ...
Views: 1284 - We're All on God's Team - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakTraining camps are starting back up - as strange as that sounds for this time of year - for pretty much all four sports. And, when you think about training camp, or even school sports, where students are in that same preparation time for an upcoming season, they're trying out to make the team. ...
Views: 870 - Weapons of Our Warfare - Faith - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Catalin ChircuIn this article you will find useful tips about success and self-confidence, that might help and inspire you on your Road To Success. First, I will talk about self-confidence, which is the best weapon in our arsenal. Some research shows that anyone who succeeded to accomplish something ...
Views: 1048 - We’re Ignoring Blindspots in Matthew 24: ‘Watch, You Don’t Know’ Is About 2nd Passover~Days of Noah - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Seven parables focus on a single event to initiate end-times. Five have links specifically to 2nd Passover. Two are supportive of 2nd Passover, a phenomenon that Christians are largely uninformed of because preachers have ignored the law that Christ said was in effect 'till heaven and ...
Views: 1161 - What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Christianity, Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 1406 - What Are Your Thoughts On Women Priests? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorWhen I was out picketing for Women Priests, I discovered that among Catholics, there seem to be three different views on Catholic women becoming Priests. One view is of complete denial. This simply can’t be so, because the Church said so. Another group could not seem to find any grain of ...
Views: 766 - What Christianity Has Taught Me About My Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Dr. Mike SmalleyHaving a dream. . . is never enough. You must apply the appropriate laws of God to bring it to pass. Joseph had incredible dreams, but violated the Law of Timing and saw his family turn against him in 1 hour! God told him he would be a ruler over many. God didn’t tell him to share the ...
Views: 1734 - What Compass Guides Your Thinking ? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Robert CrutchfieldIn today’s world we are surrounded by more information, more often than any other time in history. The set of thinking skills we use to determine what is true or useful is called discernment. This set of thinking skills is more important in regards to our faith than any other part of our lives. ...
Views: 1422 - What did Jesus really sacrifice for me? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Anton van den BergAs we move through lent, it is a time of reflection, introspection, self-evaluation and a moment of truth with the person in the mirror. This is my spiritual highlight of the year. I live in the southern hemisphere and now it is autumn. To experience lent in a time where the earth is “going to ...
Views: 1069 - What Do You Put Your Trust In? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Carrie GandhiWhen storms in life come, whether it is financial, emotional or physical, where do you turn? It is interesting because when things are going well, there is no need to question the very things that we lean on or where put our trust. However, it is when those foundations are shaken that we see if ...
Views: 817 - What do You See When You Speak to a Crowd? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Mary WilkeyDo you see their eyes? Do their eyes make you feel self conscious? Do you see their ears? If you are addressing the crowd, what are they thinking about what they are hearing . . . and are they really listening? Do you see their mouths? What are they saying, or how are they planning to ...
Views: 1201 - What Does Bible Say about celebrating Birthdays? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2019 from Usama MalikThe reality is that the art of celebrating birthdays is a pagan tradition. What this means is that the majority of Christians didn’t celebrate birthdays until later in history. One reason for this is because the majority of them were linking birthdays to paganism. However, in the modern world, ...
Views: 1130 - What Does It Take to Be Ready? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Ann StewartThe signs of the end times are all around us. The Lord can come any day to snatch you out before the worst catastrophes overtake the world. Are you ready to receive Him? God loves you where you’re at and will forgive you instantly, but He does not want you to be conformed to this world. He ...
Views: 1263 - What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, inspiration, empowerment The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ...
Views: 798 - What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, inspiration, empowerment The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ...
Views: 989 - What Else Do You Have To Say? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Albert WagnerIs anything bothering you today? - A job? - A significant other? - Finances? - Car trouble? - Not having enough time? Any or all of these things could be bothering you at a given time. When the problems linger what do you do? Perhaps: - Abuse a substance? - Turn ...
Views: 1414 - What Every Parent Really Ought To Learn About Their Daughter's First Communion Preparation - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Dawn VegaA child's first communion is a great moment for most Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. To participate, you'll want to purchase the ...
Views: 1136 - What FEMA Drills, Calamities and Judgments of God Have in Common - by Submitted on May 28, 2018 from Richard RuhlingA catastrophic earthquake may devastate southern California, May 31 Why would FEMA be so aggressive in prepping people for calamity if they weren’t confident it would be necessary or timely? https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/965785/California-Big-One-disaster-drills-tsunami-earthquake ...
Views: 1170 - What Happens When We Pray - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMost of the time, to the human senses, nothing apparently changes during prayer. Yet, that simply is not true. A lot is happening in the unseen and unheard realm. Although this brief discussion focuses on Christian prayer, it can be modified to apply to any belief system. There is an old ...
Views: 1551 - What I Know Now - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Billy CoffeyWorking at a college around a bunch of teens and twenty-somethings can make you feel old. It can also make you ask some questions. "How can anyone wear flip-flops in December?" is one. "Do they actually call the stuff they listen to music?" is another. And then there is the question I ask most ...
Views: 697 - What is a Covenant Marriage? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriThere are 3 levels of agreement. The first level is the lightest and most casual which we will call an agreement. An agreement is a simple commitment between two people, such as making an appointment to go to lunch next Friday at a certain restaurant. The next level of agreement is a ...
Views: 3934 - What is God saying to you? 6 ways to Better Hear the “Voice of God” in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Linda Plunkett1) Hearing God’s voice requires you to have the belief that God loves you and wants to communicate with you. The prophet Jeremiah, in the Old Testament of the Bible, reminds us of God's love when he tells us, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." (Jeremiah 31:3) 2) Listening to and ...
Views: 798 - What is Man - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Rohan and Mohan PereraMatter cannot be created nor destroyed as long as matter is the materialization of Conscious thoughts–the inevitable outcome of Consciousness. The materialization of the density–mass–weight–shape–structure–form–space–time, and the functioning of conceived thoughts by Consciousnesses. The power ...
Views: 1375 - What is Man And What Will We Become? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2018 from Tim FayThis question has been asked in Psalm 144:3 Lord, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that You are mindful of him? What is man is a very important question. I believe if man knew his purpose and what he is to become then man would not be so quick to settle for much ...
Views: 814 - What Is Reverence - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Wayne ShemwellWhat is Reverence? Matthew 6:9-6:13 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Reverence? What is A new look at Matthew 6:9 thru 13. Many call Matthew 6:9-13, The Lords Prayer but it actually isn’t. Its the prayer that Jesus gave to us, so in essence its our prayer. What I want to do is break it down to ...
Views: 1195 - What Is So Wonderful About Reading The Bible? - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Wayne DaviesHave you ever prayed this prayer? "Open my eyes that I may see Wonderful things in your law." This prayer was written about 3,000 years ago. You can find it in Psalm 119:18. It's a request to experience wonderful things by reading the Bible. The psalmist expected to see something ...
Views: 971 - What Is The Meaning of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Greg BakerBreaking life down to its most basic physical components, the meaning of life is merely survival and reproduction. From a purely evolutionary perspective that is all there is. It leaves us, however, meaningless. For thousands of years humans have been asking themselves if there is something ...
Views: 2071 - What Is The Most Forgotten Bible Reading Method? (Start Doing This Today) - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Wayne DaviesThere are many valid and effective Bible reading methods. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the #1 most often overlooked and forgotten method of reading the Bible. But first, a question: When was the last time you received a personal letter (or email) from a dear friend or ...
Views: 1069 - What Is the One Thing Harder to Do Than Making Money? - by Submitted on May 03, 2018 from Rhett KniepHolding on to money is more difficult than making money. Money in your hand is slippery, and very difficult to grasp. Have you ever experienced this phenomena? Read the stories of lottery winners. Read the sad stories of common people suddenly getting massive windfalls. The vast majority of ...
Views: 1666 - What is the Role of the True Messiah? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from katherine appelloAs I delve into this more and more, I realize why there are cults and why there has been such a divergence of Judaism and Christianity as regards the Messiah and his role, so also to who he is. When one looks for a Messiah, one is usually doing so through the eyes of human criteria, and that has ...
Views: 1601 - What is this thing called ‘love’? (A sermon on 1 Corinthians 13) - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from David B SmithI wonder by my troth, what thou and I did, till we loved? Were we not wean’d till then? But suck’d on country pleasures, childishly? Or snorted we in the Seven Sleepers’ den? ‘Twas so ; but this, all pleasures fancies be ; If ever any beauty I did see, Which I desired, and got, ’twas but a ...
Views: 1501 - What Jesus means to me - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Roger CrainWhen I was 13 years old, I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal saviour. The church in which I made that momentous decision didn't have stained-glass windows; in fact, the only thing that that small, obscure institution of my youth had that came close to resembling stained glass were ...
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