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- What Makes Mother of Pearl so Popular in Holy Land Gifts? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Barbara TaylorMother of Pearl (MOP) is an incredibly popular component of Holy Land gifts done in precisely the same style as the original craftsmen. But what is MOP? And what is it that makes it such an integral part of Biblical history? Mother of Pearl is formed from the iridescent layer of material that ...
Views: 1015 - What resides within the Shadows of Church History? - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Margaret O'Connor“The fact that women were ordained for the first twelve hundred years of Christianity will surprise many people. It surprised me when I first discovered it”. The Hidden History of Women’s Ordination, by Gary Macy. The Truth is in Plain Sight Why then isn’t our hierarchy acknowledging this ...
Views: 742 - What Santa’s Buzz On This Xmas Fiesta - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Kalpendra SinghThe day of christmas celebration and events are celebrated all over the world. Earlier this event of Christmas is only celebrated by the Christians but now days Christmas celebration is on the peak for every one. The day of Christmas is celebrated with lots of amazing things such as beautiful ...
Views: 694 - What Sunday mass can do for your health - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneRegardless of religious denomination, many people attend some sort of service on a weekly or monthly basis. Religion is an important aspect in many lives and is a way to feel connected, not only to a higher power but also to each other. Church services bring together people to pray and feel ...
Views: 982 - What The Bible Can Teach You About Budgeting - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Shae HollandBefore there was Dave Ramsey, there was the Bible. This American financial advisor will suggest many options for handling money — except reading what the Holy Bible has to offer. Make room for charity Trying to live on a budget is often difficult because of it requires strict planning, ...
Views: 1354 - What to consider when buying a new computer - by You probably already have a computer at home, and since you want to buy a new one, the one you have is now 3-5 years old. Not much in human years, but a computer year is closer to dog years. Even if you want a new computer, you probably have a lot of files, photos, music, etc. on your old ...
Views: 165 - What Truly Sets You Free - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Eve RojasI wish all of you a Happy Easter. Jesus was a gift to all who walk the face of the earth because God knew we would be unable to save ourselves from doing wrong. As humans it is inevitable that we would err in some way and we have in many – gluttony, greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth and pride. At ...
Views: 1619 - What Would Jesus Say? - by Submitted on May 19, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorLife is the opportunity to speak one great truth in the face of one great lie. It may seem that no one hears it. It may seem that nothing changes. But not to speak – that is the real sin.” — Joan Chittister, Journal, January 23 The Hierarchy of our Church continues to Dismiss Jesus’ own ...
Views: 745 - What's Behind Rome's Hostility to the US Constitution? Freedom Obstructs the Road to World Dominion - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rome lost supremacy as a New World opened and Protestant America became great. Rome's strategy to recover world dominion is seen in Scripture. It looks like it's working for them. “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In the Holy Roman Empire, Europe's ...
Views: 1433 - What's The Difference Between Ordinances And Commandments - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Wayne ShemwellThere seems to be a lot of confusion among Christians about the need to follow the Ten Commandment law of God. Many have been unable to differentiate between the ceremonial law, also called the Ordinances, that were done away with at the cross, and the Ten Commandments, which are eternal. This ...
Views: 3542 - What, You Too! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2023 from Cheryl GowinHave you ever seen this quote from C.S. Lewis, “What you too! I thought I was the only one!” Frequently people say, “I’d go to a counselor except I don’t want people to know I have struggles.” Implying they are the only one with a struggle; see if you can find a person with a hurt, habit, ...
Views: 673 - What, You Too! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2023 from Cheryl GowinHave you ever seen this quote from C.S. Lewis, “What you too! I thought I was the only one!” Frequently people say, “I’d go to a counselor except I don’t want people to know I have struggles.” Implying they are the only one with a struggle; see if you can find a person with a hurt, habit, ...
Views: 688 - When Church Autonomy Is Tyranny - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIgnorance is the enemy of liberty. That truth has never been so forcefully made as it has been with the rescue of the hundreds of children from the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound in Eldorado, Texas. As the clergy abuse crisis within the Roman Catholic Church has proved, Americans are ...
Views: 972 - When Facing a Crisis, Have You Ever Had These Three Thoughts? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Ann StewartCrises crop up over and over again in this imperfect world. You have heard that Jesus came so you might have life, and have it more abundantly, (John 10:10) and wonder why you seem to be targeted for physical, emotional or financial doom. Have you ever had these three thoughts? 1. Why is ...
Views: 1603 - When God Becomes Your Enemy - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Olu MartinsThere is no fury like that of a woman scorned, says the world. While this is true, there is a greater truth which is, there is no fury like that of God unleashed on his disobedient children. Many of us fear satan and what he can do to us. As we read the story of Job we shiver and tremble at what ...
Views: 3013 - When God moves you… - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergIt is something that I cannot begin to understand. Not of myself, or anyone that I have ever met. The profound truth contained within “I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past” (some attribute it to the poet Atticus). Why do we as humans persist to learn only when we are in ...
Views: 703 - When Is The Best Time of Day to Read The Bible and Pray? - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Wayne DaviesDo you wonder if there is a certain time of day that is best for Bible reading and prayer? Many Christians set aside a special time each day to be alone with God. In some circles this is known as "Quiet Time" or "Daily Devotions" and is typically spent reading the Bible and praying. Perhaps ...
Views: 2891 - When It Looks Like There Is No Way Out - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Krystal KuehnSometimes it looks like things cannot get much worse. We may not be able to see how anything could possibly turn around. The world feels like it is crashing in on us from every side. A man I know, I will call him Brad, hit rock bottom a little while ago. He lost his job of over ten years and ...
Views: 1724 - When Jesus "Flew Up into the Sky" - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from David Robert OrdMillions think that Jesus literally flew up into the sky to God, who was working things like a puppet master from a place somewhere up there called heaven. They get the idea from the Gospel of Luke and its second volume, the Book of Acts. Both are actually one single work in two volumes, which ...
Views: 1996 - When to Seek Counseling - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Dr. Marie FangFriends ask, “Is what I’m going through a good enough reason to look for a therapist?” Potential clients call me and say, “I’m not even sure if my issue is something people go to counseling for.” These and similar questions are all too common. And - spoiler alert - most often by the time ...
Views: 1073 - Where Are We in the Timeline of Bible Prophecy? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Richard RuhlingThe Bible says God won’t do anything without revealing it by His prophets and we should understand His prophets in the Bible. Would-be prophets today claim visions or dreams from God, but most of them do not ‘pan out.’ Here’s an explanation of an expected repeat of Bible history, since God ...
Views: 1161 - Where Are You Lord? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Wayne Shemwell“Where are you, Lord when I need you most?” That cry has been heard since the fall of Adam and its consequences. Although sometimes it seems as if He is far away, God has always been there. Abel knew Him, Enoch walked with God, as did Abraham. Isaac, Moses, David and many others were all after ...
Views: 996 - Where to Put the Word - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Mary WilkeyRealize that there are different places to put the Word of God. Most thinking people put it in their minds. But guess what? In many cases it just stays there and never reaches anywhere else. That's like having a teaching degree and then not working as a teacher. What good is all that ...
Views: 1369 - Whispers of the New Christianity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe new Christianity will include unselfish prayer, followed by not worrying whether or not the prayers will be answered. And God will be described as providing our building blocks, but it is up to us after that. And Christians will begin facing and accepting their destiny, and then taking ...
Views: 1024 - Who Am I? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Debbie LapeyrousePeople have always asked questions about where things came from, including themselves. We like answers. In one of the most famous Bible scriptures (Exodus 3:14), Moses asked God who He was. Depending on which translation you read, the answer was: New International Version (©1984) God ...
Views: 927 - Who is God? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joseph ZGod is who He says He is, not who I say He is. My original belief in a higher power was 100% backwards. I molded an image of a god in my own mind & this image stroked my ego and helped me feel good about my ways. My spiritual information was coming from things ‘I' wanted a god to be. This ...
Views: 2188 - Who Is Jesus in Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2022 from Sohag ChadDo you really know Jesus? If you really do, then why aren't you teaching others so they can come to know Him also? Do really know Jesus? I will suggest that if you do, then you know His love for you and others. If you really love Jesus, you are going to want others to know about Him the way you ...
Views: 784 - Who is Jesus? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayWho did Jesus claim to be? Who are the Apostles saying Jesus is? What are some of the religions saying who Jesus is? Who does the Bible say Jesus is? Why is it important to know who Jesus is? Why all the confusion? These will be some of the topics of today’s Bible study. Let’s start with the ...
Views: 1237 - Why Are Christian Alcohol Detox Recommended Or Required Just before Treatment? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from neo lopezChristian alcohol detox is usually a program to get rid of the alcoholic beverage within your system just before therapy begins, why is detox your body important or maybe required by nearly all residential treatment program facilities? Mainly because detox will allow you to cleanse which means ...
Views: 689 - Why Aren't You Happy Now? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesMany of life's problems stem from our inability to live one day at a time. We're either peering far into the future or dwelling on the regrets of the past. Yet, just think of the stress we could eliminate or the joy we could manifest if we would fully embrace the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:11 ...
Views: 1531 - Why Christian Business Ethics? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Bobby MillerIn the world of business today, people are searching for a standard that is at a level above the normal greed, arrogance, undisciplined practices that are prevalent on Wall Street and in the shop around the corner today. I believe the Bible is filled with words of wisdom that can serve as a ...
Views: 2104 - Why Christianity Is The Way To God - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from William VerchAnswer quickly: What’s the difference between Christianity and every other religion? Can you do it in 30 seconds or less? Well, I’d like for you to be able to do this. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t good news. The answer is a truth that keeps so many from being ...
Views: 1128 - Why did Jesus come to earth? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergRecently I became aware of a specific concept. A Christian missionary commented that they could not “introduce” God Almighty to the people that they encountered as God was already there. He just chose to reveal Himself to them in a different way until the missionaries showed up to share the ...
Views: 1047 - Why Didn’t God Help the Jews During the Holocaust? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayI have heard it said by many Jewish people “where was God when 6 million Jews were killed during the holocaust?” Why did God turn his back on His own people? Why would God who performed many miracles in the days of old suddenly just stop helping His people? This is the question I am going to ...
Views: 1966 - Why do we need to struggle? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergThis week’s post has two parts. In the first part I will explain why we need to struggle, and in the second part, I will use a piece from another online site to focus on our attitude during this struggle. We are sent to this world by God as a unique expression of His existence. We come here ...
Views: 995 - Why Does God Allow Suffering In The World? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Wayne ShemwellEvil, pain and suffering are never far from us. Why does God allow it? Can a loving God allow suffering? Why does God allow suffering? How do we reconcile a caring god, a god of power, with a god who allows evil to happen? * Tragedies and suffering flood the news. Why? * Evil and pain ...
Views: 1611 - Why Dr. Carson's Fame Is Like Christ's Triumphal Entry for the Adventist Church - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Richard RuhlingChrist's triumphal entry to Jerusalem had been foretold 500 years earlier, riding on a colt, Zechariah 9:9. God's purpose was to call attention to the prophecies concerning the Savior before Friday's crucifixion. Adventism may be due for a similar bipolar swing from popular now to ridicule ...
Views: 1194 - Why I'm Never Going to be Offered a Job as a Hospital Chaplain - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from infoyogis technologiesI’ve never pictured myself as having any aptitude for hospital work. I appreciate that hospitals are an ideal context in which to offer care and compassion to persons in need, but such relationships are always short-term, and hence seem somewhat artificial to me. Certainly I could never ...
Views: 942 - Why is the Deity of Christ So Important to the Christian Faith? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bobbie McKeeJesus’ message was entirely about the Father and not about himself. He did not make an explicit and overt claim to deity. He did not say in so many words “I am God.” What we do find are His claims to his deity. For example, Jesus said that he would send “his angels” (Matthew 13:41); ...
Views: 6085 - Why Should One Forgive? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Martin Mac GhilobianHave you ever got into a situation where a group of people or an individual misuses your charity or abuses your trust with hurtful acts of the physical and mental type? If we were to ask anyone this question I am pretty sure they would have a list of injustice and hurt caused by another. This ...
Views: 965 - Why Talk About Sin? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiTalking about hell is passe. Fire and brimstone sermons are considered out of fashion. The goal is to find the lost, comfort the broken-hearted, and rescue the perishing. Therefore, God is the faithful Hound of heaven, the gentle Shepherd, and the Lover of our souls. Sin? Well, yes. But please ...
Views: 1108 - Why the Jewish-Christian Relationship is Most Important for Young People - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Sandy SchneiderThe importance of religion in young Americans’ lives is in danger. According to trends illuminated by the most recent Pew Study on religious life in America, there is a clear downward trend in the importance of religious life in younger people compared to older people - and this trend is growing ...
Views: 1556 - Why the King James Bible is Preferred By So Many - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Leslie DutcherChristians believe that the entire Bible is the inspired work of God, penned by men but in a manner of speaking - dictated by God. Saint Thomas Aquinas stated, "The author of Holy Scripture is God". The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible was published in 1611. Not satisfied with the ...
Views: 1156 - Why We Can't Win America Back, Even If We Win a Civil War - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingMany good folks are willing to die for what they think is a worthy cause. The purpose of this article is to show a better cause, because America as we know it, is mostly gone. #1. Even if we could win a civil war for the 2nd Amendment (gun rights), America has huge debt and an economy facing ...
Views: 1549 - Why We Don't Pray - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Mary WilkeyLately, I have been hearing this discussed more and more. Prayer is work, no doubt about it. But prayer works ... no doubt about that either! Why, then, would any Christian in his right mind neglect to go to the Lord in prayer? Especially when we realize that our dear Lord has put ...
Views: 1291 - Why Would a Good God Allow an Evil Devil? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2018 from Richard RuhlingIt was necessary to allow the universe free choice. If God killed the devil when he first rebelled, every other being would serve God from fear of the same fate if they didn’t obey God. God didn’t want that, so He had to allow the devil an opportunity to demonstrate his principles and what they ...
Views: 1116 - Will God Still Use Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from denise davisThe weapon of choice for the Devil is to show us our mistakes and failures over and over. How many times have you been told to let go of the past but yet you find yourself thinking about those things that still causes you to feel hurt, shame, and pain. It seems like it's a recording in your ...
Views: 769 - Will Jubilee Follow This Shemitah Cycle That Is Ending? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: 2015-2016 is likely to have a huge event initiate a Bible prophecy that includes Christians. Failure to understand the wedding parables has left us “asleep with lights out” on this topic. Jubilee in 2016 depends on how we define it. If we are thinking of what it represents, this ...
Views: 1178 - William and Hannah:A Story About Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Cherie Ballog"To err is human; to forgive, divine."-Alexander Pope This parable stars two children; however, if we adults examine our hearts closely I think we'll find bits of William and Hannah hiding somewhere deep inside them. William and Hannah were next door neighbors which served them well, since ...
Views: 1976 - Winning in Life with Jesus Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Harriet P. HarrisonHave YOU ever given any thought to how your attitude has affected your life and the lives around YOU? How good is YOUR attitude when things are not going YOUR way? When Jesus walked on earth, he possessed an audacious attitude among the people but yet showed compassion to their needs. ...
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