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- An Altar of Division in the Catholic Church - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorToward the late 1950s, my mom had purchased a cardboard replica of a Church altar for my brother Paul. While he played the role of priest, my twin-sister Pat, and I acted as two parishioners attending mass. Of course, we both also wanted to play the role of priest, but I still remember my ...
Views: 795 - An Economic Slant Resulting from a Three-Way Struggle Between America, Russia and the Vatican - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingThe subtitle of Malachi Martin's best-selling “Keys of This Blood,” indicates that the super-powers are involved in a three-way struggle for world supremacy. The book may have overlooked our 500 point stock market crash a month after John Paul's visit in 1987. With the take-down of the ...
Views: 1577 - An Inconvenient Truth (in the Catholic Church) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorIn our world, today, lies and deceptions seem to be the new norm now. What is the truth? What is real anymore? Where is meaningful, life-affirming truth to be found? For centuries now, the hierarchy of the Catholic Church has successively prevented any women’s baptismal rite to become a ...
Views: 906 - An Overlooked Cause of EU, UN and US Problems Needing a Biblical Solution - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Human wisdom tends to centralization and building big government. The European Union isn't working well, and it's an omen for what's coming under UN control. There's better information that could help us avoid serious trouble. Wisdom is looking at life from a biblical perspective. ...
Views: 1277 - Analysis of an Earthbound Spirit - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Jack VorsterKnowing our human make-up and how we function as living entities will perhaps help us to approach life differently and more successfully. Man is an earthbound spirit living through a physical body. The components of the human spirit are the heart, mind, word and soul. The latter, however, ...
Views: 1441 - Anger and the Bible - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Zarla LeahI have addressed the issue of how parents and society teach us anger, judgment, criticalness and punishment. But one’s next question might be, but then why did people go into judgment, manipulation and control in the first place? Parents teach it to their kids, then their kids become parents and ...
Views: 1284 - Anger and the Bible - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Zarla LeahI have addressed the issue of how parents and society teach us anger, judgment, criticalness and punishment. But one’s next question might be, but then why did people go into judgment, manipulation and control in the first place? Parents teach it to their kids, then their kids become parents and ...
Views: 1166 - Another Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from David B SmithAfter they left the synagogue, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying in bed, sick with a fever, so they promptly told Jesus about her. He went up to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and ...
Views: 1724 - Anxiety can take a toll on your physical and mental health so act now, its treatable! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Vanessa LeeAnxiety is a normal reaction to stress for human beings. When this anxiety level reaches a limit where it interferes in the day to day to life of an individual and makes him/her incapable of performing at an optimum level then it is termed as an anxiety disorder. The difference between anxiety ...
Views: 612 - Anyone for a Prayer Sandwich? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThis is a little formula for effective prayer that, if you will follow it, will bring about the desired results. For the first slice of "bread" in this sandwich, you are to "enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise." (Psalm 100:4) Acknowledge Who He is, e.g., ...
Views: 2922 - Apathy with the Catholic Church is Evident - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorHave you ever wondered what lies beneath buildings, parking lots and parks? When an original wall of the Erie Canal was discovered in Buffalo, a state agency came up with an ingenious idea for its display. The first part entailed making a parking lot out of the area. But wait, if that wasn’t ...
Views: 914 - APPENDIX II "MY CONVERSATIONS WITH JESUS" SOME PERSONAL QUESTIONS FROM "THE WRITER" TO JESUS CHRIST - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Craig LockAPPENDIX II "MY CONVERSATIONS WITH JESUS" SOME PERSONAL QUESTIONS FROM "THE WRITER" TO JESUS CHRIST Jesus, Jesus Christ, "My Conversations with God", questions Today 25th December in the year 2010 Gisborne , New Zealand The first city in the world to see the sun JESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD ...
Views: 990 - Applause for God – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentHave you ever seen a show that made you jump to your feet for a standing ovation? I have. I have seen many wonderful talented people over the years, but no one’s talent can compare to God’s glory. Actually, God is the one who deserves all the applause. Psalm 29:2 says this: “Give unto the ...
Views: 3178 - Applause for God – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentHave you ever seen a show that made you jump to your feet for a standing ovation? I have. I have seen many wonderful talented people over the years, but no one’s talent can compare to God’s glory. Actually, God is the one who deserves all the applause. Psalm 29:2 says this: “Give unto the ...
Views: 1853 - Applying Early A.A. Christian Recovery Techniques with conference-approved meetings today - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),“How to Conduct ‘Old-School” 12-Step Recovery Meetings Using Conference-Approved Literature” Video One Introduction [Part 1] Aloha! My name is Ken B. This is the first video of a new class my dad, Dick B., and I are presenting entitled How to Conduct “Old-School” 12-Step Recovery ...
Views: 1551 - Are Christians Allowed to Mock Others? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryMany people who like to attack Christianity will tell a Christian that based on what their Bible teaches they have no right to mock or ridicule other people in any way. They do this because they want to set up a basis by which they themselves can mock and trample over the doctrines of the Bible ...
Views: 3790 - Are Christians Just Forgiven If They Confess? OR Do They Have God's Diplomatic Immunity From Sin? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Roger HimesMost Christians go to bed every night with I John 1:9 on their minds: "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (KJV). It's a beautiful passage except for this: it makes SIN-focused. As I say in another of these in ...
Views: 908 - Are Humans Built for Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannWhat does the Bible and science say about our unique human capabilities? The Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) What does science say about our soul? ...
Views: 1713 - Are Humans Built for Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannWhat does the Bible and science say about our unique human capabilities? The Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) What does science say about our soul? ...
Views: 1907 - Are Humans Built for Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannWhat does the Bible and science say about our unique human capabilities? The Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) What does science say about our soul? ...
Views: 1784 - Are There Christians in Hell? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Philip Jones"God would never send a Christian to hell." This is what most people believe. Let us see what the Bible has to say about this fiery subject: "Why Are There Christians in Hell?" Works of the Flesh: "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery (Jesus said if you look at a ...
Views: 1744 - Are We Authentic? Like a Barcode, DNA, RNA & Bible Codes Reveal Our Creator Who Left His Signature - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: “I know I'm somebody because God doesn't make junk.” Famed atheist Antony Flew, confronted with the complexity of DNA and the impossibility of its evolution, came to believe in God. Our existence is a gift. True religion is gratitude for life expressed to our parents and to God as shown ...
Views: 1710 - Are we misrepresenting God’s love? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Olu MartinsHow many times have you heard preachers and well meaning Christians tell you how much God loves you? Of course in one sense, this is true. John 3:16 tells us that God loves sinners and gave his Son, Jesus Christ, as proof of that love. Without Jesus, we would all be headed to hell. However, the ...
Views: 1428 - Are We Ready for Marriage? We Can Do It with New Light on the Wedding Parables! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Richard RuhlingOne of 10 ways to get rich is to marry the wealth. The Bible teaches that we can become the bride of Christ if we understand the the wedding parables. Understand means to stand under and support—do what those parables teach. 1. Each wedding parable shows we don’t understand them. The ...
Views: 1098 - Are You a True Believer? . . . Really? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMost people who purport to be Christians would answer in the affirmative. Upon reflection, however, I wonder how accurate an affirmative response would be for many. What I'm getting at is, those of us who claim to be believers have no trouble accepting our salvation, have no trouble ...
Views: 1406 - Are You Bound By Guilt? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHWomen experience a lot of guilt. Many have heard me say that guilt is poison. It’s a poison that we must stop taking and giving to those around us. Guilt makes us do things we don’t want to do. Our children get away with more when we feel guilty. We say yes, to people, not just our children, ...
Views: 1690 - Are You Game? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMatthew 5 is one of the hardest chapters in the Bible to live up to. Why? Because it expands on the Ten Commandments. The Lord tells us, in His own words: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law [the old Testament], or the prophets [of the old Testament]. I am not come to destroy, but ...
Views: 1441 - Are you interested in Reading an Overview of the Book of King James Bible? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from king james bibleAn urge to seek the truth foster us to do many things such as going to religious places, listening to the words of people popularly known as saints by the crowd, reading holy scriptures and in the modern times browsing all the religious texts online. Among all of them, scripture reading is one ...
Views: 789 - Are You Making These 3 Big Mistakes When Reading the Bible? (What to Do Instead) - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Wayne DaviesReading the Bible is critical to your spiritual growth. The Word of God is our daily bread, and without it you'll become a weak and ineffective Christian. So it's vital to spend quality time in the Bible every day. To improve your Bible reading, be sure to avoid these 3 big mistakes. Bible ...
Views: 993 - Are You Tripping Over Your Tongue? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyChanging your word patterns is a lot easier than changing your thought habits. Getting good at anything requires practice, and changing speaking habits is no different. First, we have to make ourselves aware of wrong speech. If you've been a Christian for quite awhile, the Lord probably ...
Views: 1595 - Are You Truly Saved or Can You Lose Your Salvation? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Leslie DutcherCan You Lose Your Salvation Controversy? There is a Salvation controversy within main line Christian church beliefs. Some denominations believe that once a person is saved they are always saved. Other denominations believe that one can lose their salvation after becoming saved. ...
Views: 1892 - Are You Under Bible Law Or Grace Of God? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Bill NaugleHow Do You Know If You Are Under The Law Or Under Grace? You will find in the bible the book called Romans and in chapter six and verse fourteen it reads: "For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace". When sin has power over you then you are under the ...
Views: 1063 - Are You Well Pleased with your Word? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Jack VorsterWe go about our business each and every day, not realizing that all the events, circumstances and experiences attached to our lives are determined by a single factor. What happens for the rest of this day, tomorrow and all your tomorrows will depend on the image factor in your life. ...
Views: 1380 - Arsenal's best XI - by Goalkeeper
Arsenal have been blessed with great goalkeepers like David Seaman, Jimmy Rimmer, John Lukic, Bob Wilson and Jens Lehmann. But I have chosen Pat Jennings. Not only was he excellent with 1-handed parries, but he was also quite adept at making leg parries.
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Views: 212 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix of Religion - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahTo get out of the matrix, you must let go of every untruth that you have been taught or that you assumed. How does one know the truth? Is it all in the Christian’s Bible? Christians would say yes, and that the Bible is all that you need to know. I have been all around and back again, in and out ...
Views: 1682 - Athletes, Teachers, and Priests are Real People - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakI remember when I was a young boy and I saw a picture in the newspaper of some of the NHL players that were up on top of a huge mound of snow. They were helping shovel snow around the arena. And I kind of thought to myself that, "They're pro hockey players! What are they doing? They look like ...
Views: 804 - Attacking Baby Jesus & 3 Christmas Myths: Bad Timing, Cultural Baggage and Wrong Name! - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThere may be more wrong about Christmas than we realize. Here’s a candid look at timing, ID and how we celebrate. If we wanted a mystical flight to Bethlehem, here are three reasons we won’t make the flight. 1. Bad Timing. You may already know that the winter solstice was celebrated as the ...
Views: 1360 - Attending Christian Concerts Are Great For Relaxation - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Jimmy MessererAre you a Christian and searching for exciting events that can provide interesting atmosphere? Then you must know that there are a number of Christian concerts organized these days to entertain the masses to a great extent. Moreover retreats, conferences, lunches, dinners, sports and theatres ...
Views: 700 - Audio Visual System Installation Services for Churches - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jennifer MarbleIt is hard to install a perfect sound system for an auditorium or church for anyone. Only an experienced company can handle the responsive and complex task and make the speech audible. This is the reason an experienced and versatile company must be chosen that can make the finest and classic ...
Views: 1866 - Bad Laws, Lawyers & Judges Ruining US: Examples—Starbucks & Pharma - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Richard RuhlingStarbucks was ordered by a judge to pay a woman $100,000 because the lid to her coffee popped off and she got 1st and 2nd degree burns. A 1st degree burn means erythema or redness; a 2nd degree burn means a blister forms. Too bad we can’t all get a blister from Starbucks and collect $100,000. ...
Views: 1337 - Bad Religion (Luke 13:31-35) - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from David B SmithBad Religion (Luke 13:31-35) One of the more ‘outside the box’ suggestions that has been made to me lately by some members of our online community is that I should throw my hat in the ring as a candidate to be the next Pope. This wasn’t an idea that I came up with myself, and I haven’t ...
Views: 1088 - BE IMMERSED IN THE SPIRIT - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Mutinda KisioJohn baptized them in water. They were immersed in the waters of the Jordan river. Jesus will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the spiritual water Jesus immerse you in. As at Pentecost, lift your voice in prayers and praises to Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit filling you – ...
Views: 1439 - Be Still - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Lorrie FlemWhy does it matter to be still? I believe it is because that is how you get in touch with God’s heart and see things a little more from the perspective of God. He says it is simple to do this, just two little words, “Be still.” Yet as little as those words are, we’ve been raised in such a ...
Views: 898 - Be Willing To Speak - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Frances LucasA gentleman who is a new neighbor came over yesterday and introduced himself to me. He saw me working out on the garage and wanted to let me know he and his wife would be moving next door soon. He told me a little about himself and his family. He told me he had some experience in home repair and ...
Views: 1417 - Be-Do-Have - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jaemin FrazerI have been speaking with more and more Christians about the power of these life coaching principles lately, but often they are not well received. There is something about the practical nature of responsibility and choice that just doesn’t seem spiritual enough for some. It seems that some ...
Views: 1185 - Before You Try to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Dean KnightI wanted to start off by explaining a few facts you need to understand before we begin our journey together. I am not a psychologist nor am I a philosopher. I do not hold a college degree of any kind. I am not a teacher, a mentor, or a role model and make no claims to be such. I am not a ...
Views: 1635 - Begin the Year (or Month) with A Cleanse! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoI do a modified fast for 3 days every month. I’ve been doing this consistently for five or six years now. So that means that for about a month out of the year, I let my digestive system rest and cleanse my body. I try to use the time to also exercise my will – you know, it’s the time I tell my ...
Views: 1487 - Behaviour displays belief - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jaemin Frazern all the things I’ve read and studied as part of learning the life coaching skill set, I have been most fascinated by discovering the science of how beliefs work. Life is not shaped by the things that happen to us, but by the meaning we place on those experiences. Once we choose a meaning ...
Views: 1139 - Being A Father - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Ken ThomAnother Father's Day has passed. This was a time of family gatherings to celebrate fathers. Family traditions of cookouts, picnics, sports, and dining out are fairly common. I believe that the role of fathers has been diminished over time. There’s been an evolution of his earlier role of ...
Views: 1469 - Being a Mother - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ken ThomMother's Day is just around the corner. This is a time of family gatherings to celebrate mothers. Family traditions of cookouts, picnics and dining out are fairly common. It goes without saying; mothers play a very important role in our lives. Many articles and books have been written about ...
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