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Articles in Home | Society | Religion Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest Christian Roommates - Keep Praying!  By : Ian Byrd So you've found a group of Christian roommates to move in with. You now have a potentially wonderful center of support at your home. However, it's up to you and your new roommates to take advantage of living with fellow Christians. If you don't actively pursue God together, it will make no difference that you have roommates who are believers. Let's explore a few ways to really utilize the power of a group of Christians living together. Firstly, be aware of each other's pra... Cowboy Spirituality  By : Phyllis Coletta How one cowboy faced the most devastating loss imaginable. Scripture For When You Have A Broken Heart  By : The Scripture below is very special to all of us. We are aware that God heals our bodies. We also need to be aware the He heals our broken hearts. Ps 147:3 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. (KJV) He not only heals our broken heart, he binds up our wounds. Think back over your life. How many heart wounds we have all had? But thank God that he comes through with a healing for our hearts so we can carry on for him and our families. The ... Scripture For When You Are Helpless  By : All of us who live in the East Texas area just came through Hurricane Rita. Much damage was done through here. Through it all, though, Proverbs 1:33 came through for us. Prov 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. (KJV) In the wee hours of the morning, when the storm was at its fiercest, slamming trees into our house and shaking it to the very foundations, God gave us the Scripture to pray. We were to pray for Pau... Scripture For When You Feel Alone  By : Here is a Scripture that will build your faith to a fever pitch. Actually this is my wife Corky’s favorite Scripture. She signs her name with this reference on every letter she writes. She is very active in ministry. Over the years, she has answered so much mail. She has sent out thousands of letters. And all of them are signed with "In His Palms." Now see this powerful Scripture. Isa 49:15-16 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compass... Faith Turns The Impossible Into Reality  By : Notice how God creates reality through faith. In Genesis he performed a miracle for Abraham. He made a statement that was humanly impossible but God made it so. Gen 15:5-6 5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. (KJV) God told Abraham that his physical descendants wo... How To Renew Your Mind For Healing  By : A renewed mind, in the Biblical sense, is a mind that is so saturated with Scripture that it thinks Scripture when a crisis hits, rather than relying on wits for a solution to the crisis. In other words, our minds are renewed when it is so saturated with the word of God that we think Scripture when decision time arrives, rather than trying to “figure things out for ourselves” by using our wits. At that point in time, we know we have renewed our minds in the Biblical sense... Prayer And Life Direction  By : Dear Daughter, In my last letter I shared some thoughts about how to give your life direction. I would like to continue those thoughts. There is another important factor that shapes our lives. That factor is our spirituality, or our relationship with God. If you pray and ask God to use you and your life for his purposes, your prayers will be answered, if you are sincere. This is a submission to God and a willingness to walk through opened doors, or opportunities, to se... The Key To Protecting Your Money  By : Sintilia Miecevole Have you ever experienced a major paradigm shift? You know, the kind where you think you already know something about something... But suddenly, you learn something new about that 'something' that changes your whole perspective and outlook on the topic. If so, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Now, you know that something this powerful doesn't happen everyday. But somehow you kind of wished it did. Right? So, what if there was an almost-magical, top-se... Mystical Or Mind Over Matter? The Truth About Magic Spells  By : Katerina Guarente Civilizations all over the world have always relied on their faith in spiritual or mystical powers to accomplish truly amazing feats. Long before modern medicine came on the scene, most health concerns were traditionally handled by applying a dose of spirituality, voodoo, witchcraft, astrology, or psychic power from any number of paranormal sources. Hundreds of years ago, one simply couldn’t get through the day without help from the “unseen” world. Of course, that was in the ... Commands With Promise  By : Dr. Jay Snell The Scriptures contain many commandments with a promise attached for The Abrahamic Seed Group. These promises are fulfilled for us when and if we perform the commandment. Here’s a case in point where a commandment with promise was given to The Abrahamic Seed Group. Exod 20:12 12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. (KJV) Paul also reminds us of this same commandment with promise. Eph 6:1-3 ... Spiritual Warfare And The Deuteronomy Factor  By : Dr. Jay Snell The Three Principles of Spiritual Warfare are explained in Deuteronomy 2. To achieve victory, you and I must follow these same principles to the letter. Following them ensures our victory while disregarding them can spell defeat for us as we go after fulfilling our need. These three principles are absolutely essential for us to follow. • Whatever your need, these three principles must be understood. • Then they must be employed by you and me to possess the solution ... Neither Is There Healing In Any Other Name  By : Dr. Jay Snell The entire context of Acts 3 and 4 is the healing of the lame man at the Temple Gate. This is the occasion of Peter’s declaration that his level of power or holiness had nothing to do with it. His actions, however, demonstrated that using Jesus’ name for healing had everything to do with the healing of this helpless man. One verse in these two chapters, Acts 4:12, contains a hidden key to healing by faith. This key is hidden because of the words translated by our Engl... Healing With Neither Power Nor Holiness  By : Dr. Jay Snell Thank God that our level of power or holiness has nothing to do with our ability to get our selves or our loved ones healed. Take the case of Peter. In Acts 3, he used the name of Jesus to get the man lying at the Temple Gate healed. In so doing, he declared that his (Peter’s) level of power or holiness had nothing to do with the healing of this helpless man. Acts 3:12 12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or... Universal Law Of Prosperity  By : Dr. Jay Snell Sowing and reaping are universal laws of nature because God set them up to be universal laws of nature. These laws work in all things. What ever is sown is ultimately what is reaped. Scriptures declare it! Here is just one. Gal 6:7-9 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap...for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (KJV) This Scripture principle applies to the sowing of finances as well to sowing seed on a farm... Family Well Being Promised To Christians  By : Dr. Jay Snell There are too many Scriptures to cite here which show that we can pray in faith for our family. Over and over again, we are told that it will go well with our children. These many Scriptures demonstrate the great fact that our families are included in the promises from God to Abraham. The Abrahamic covenant included four great blessings. They were healing, prosperity, and family well being in addition to salvation. Over four hundred years later, God added the Mosaic L... ABCs of Creatively Teaching Youth  By : Ken Sapp If you can Adapt, Be student focused, and Connect everything together, “Teaching Creatively” is as simple as ABC! How To Choose A Christian Counselor  By : Dave Lloyd Christian therapy as a profession is relatively new, having been practiced only over the last few decades. While many in the Christian community adhere to a strict code of Bible-based, scriptural, prayer-focused means of helping individuals, additional methods have proven beneficial. The fear many have who are consider Christian counseling is that they would jeopardize their faith or somehow be disobedient to God or contradict the Bible. Yet through the wise choosing of a Chr... God Has Pleasure When Christians Prosper  By : Dr. Jay Snell God did not create us and then leave us to ourselves. He is very much interested in what happens to his children, the Abrahamic Seed Group. His interest in us caused Him to promise us healing, prosperity, family well being and salvation in the covenant He made with Abraham. (Gentile Christians are grafted into these Abrahamic blessing promises right along with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Israel.) Powerful Scriptures below demonstrate His interest in our prosperity. ... Practical Steps To Obtaing Bible Healing  By : Dr. Jay Snell There are promises of healing throughout the Bible. There are also practical steps to obtain our healing. Three of these practical steps are found in the following scripture. Prov 3:7-8 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. (KJV) (1) Be not wise in your own eyes. (2) Fear the Lord. (3) Depart from evil. These three things produce “health to thy navel and marrow to thy b... Healing Scriptures Not Seen Before  By : Dr. Jay Snell There are many great healing scriptures. Sometimes, however, you run across one that you have not seen before. Or if you have seen it, God simply has not yet quickened it (made it come alive) for you. Then he quickens it for you and you see complete new revelations in it that you have never seen before. Isaiah reveals one of these hidden, healing Scriptures to us. Isa 57:19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, sai... Practical Steps To Obtaining Bible Healing  By : Dr. Jay Snell There are promises of healing throughout the Bible. There are also practical steps to obtain our healing. Three of these practical steps are found in the following scripture. Prov 3:7-8 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. (KJV) (1) Be not wise in your own eyes. (2) Fear the Lord. (3) Depart from evil. These three things produce “health to thy navel and marrow to thy b... Christmas Time  By : millsy75 Giving of yourself during Christmas Putting God First  By : Margaret (Peggy) Henderson Kannaday How to Put God First in Your Life. The most important goal. God Is Stronger Than Your Fears And Anxieties  By : Stan Popovich At times, our fears and anxieties may seem too powerful to overcome, however there is one person who is stronger than your fears and that is the power of God. God can be a powerful ally in overcoming our fears, however a person must know where to begin. The key is to talk to God about your problem and then use him as your main foundation in overcoming your fears. A person can go to church or to a quiet place during the day to tell God that they are having a problem. They s... God Authored All Scripture For Our Benefit  By : Dr. Jay Snell As you delve more and more into the Book of Hebrews, you will become aware of something you have never seen before: namely, the author of Hebrews is more emphatic than any other Bible writer about one major theme; God wrote all the Old Testament Scriptures. This author quoted at least thirty one Old Testament Scriptures in the book of Hebrews. Even when he knew the name of the human instrument that God used to write Scripture, this author spoke as though the Scripture was ... A Faith Building Device  By : Dr. Jay Snell Thirteen times, in the book of Hebrews, the author uses an edifying, faith building Greek device. This device usually begins with the expression “let us.” I call it simply a “let us exhortation.” In other words, when an author used this grammatical device, he/she simply exhorted someone to join in with him/her in an action. He/she could exhort one to join in and help start an action that had not yet begun. Or he/she could exhort someone to join in an action that had b... Jesus Died For Our Sicknessess Also  By : Dr. Jay Snell Look closely at the words “griefs” and “sorrows” in Isaiah’s prophecy below. Scholarship demands that both these words should have been rendered by our English words “sicknesses” and “pains.” Isa 53:4 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. (KJV) In this Scripture, Isaiah declared to us that Jesus died for our sickness and pain as well as our sins. Many, many translations of the Bible s... Rhema Therapy  By : Sharron Myers The Words I Speak to You Are Spirit and Are Life (John 6:63) The word Rhema comes from the ancient Greek word meaning “living, breathing word”. It is distinguished from the written Word of God which is logos. The spoken Word of God is considered Rhema. Jesus said, “The Words I speak to you are spirit and are life” (John 6:63) Most of you are probably asking yourself, "What on earth is Rhema Therapy?" What Gift Will You Give?  By : Sharron Myers Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is around us, this may be a good time to sit back, relax, and contemplate what would be the best gift that we could give this Christmas. We are often told that wisdom is passed down through the ages, so I would like to take you on a little journey back to the time of the Magi and see what truths we can glean from their wanderings. Judge Not! What Goes Around Comes Around  By : Sharron Myers I am sure you have heard that saying many times before, but are you aware that it is a scriptural principal. Yep, Luke 6:378 says, "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged : Condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. Give, and it shall be given unto: good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Where's Isaac?  By : Richard Coy In Genesis God tests Abraham’s faith by telling him to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice (Gen 22:1-19). Abraham was faithful and God intervened at the last moment. This is a story most of us are familiar with and you might have noticed a similarity between this event and what God does through His own Son in the New Testament. In both events a father is offering up his only son as a sacrifice for others. Casually reading the Genesis account you might have thought that the ... Put Your Faith In God When Your Fears Overwhelm You  By : Stan Popovich Sometimes, your fears may overwhelm you to the point that you feel like giving up. When this happens, the next step is to put your faith in God. Using the help of God can make a big difference in overcoming your fears. The first step a person should do is to start talking and praying to God. A person can go to church or to a quiet place during the day to tell God that they are having a problem. They should tell God how they feel and ask God for some of his help. A person ... Dinosaurs In The Bible? - Interpreting Job 40-41  By : Greg Neyman - For many years young-earth creationists have pointed to the book of Job, chapters 40-41, as evidence that dinosaurs lived recently. In order to set the record straight, let’s examine this passage of scripture, and see what the possibilities are. I may surprise a few old-earth creationists by my conclusions with this one. First, let’s read the portion of Job 40 that is in question, in the King James Version. Job 40:15-24 – Behemoth 15 Behold now behemoth, which I made ... Old Earth Belief  By : Greg Neyman - Have you ever been to a church that claimed that the earth is young? Have you ever felt pressured into believing in a young earth, even though you felt the scientific evidence was contrary to a young earth? Have you ever thought that in order to be a Christian, you had to deny science, and believe in a young earth? You are not alone. Many churches preach that the earth is young, and many require you to profess this belief through their statement of faith, which includes a wor... Psalm 104: The Creation Psalm  By : Greg Neyman - The 104th Psalm has long been known as the "Creation Psalm." This psalm presents a poem about the creation of the world, and it contains several key passages that contains clues about key topics related to the creation, such as the flood, death before the fall of man, and the age of the earth. First, let us establish a basis for the fundamentalist, young earth view of this passage. The Liberty Bible Commentary, produced by Jerry Falwell, states that the theme of this Psalm... Church Fathers And Creationism  By : Greg Neyman - One of the many things that I observe in the debate between young-earth and old-earth creationists, is the constant appeal to the works of past theologians. People are constantly appealing to this church father, or that medieval theologian, in the hopes that they will justify their belief in an old or young earth. Old-earth creationists have pointed to Justin Martyr, Origin, Augustine, and others from the first four centuries after Christ, as believing in an old earth. At ... Romans 1:20: Clear Support For An Old Earth  By : Greg Neyman - One of the often-quoted verses about creation is Romans 1:20. This verse is presented below in three translations. KJV – For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse. NASB – For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through ... Dating Biblical Events In An Old Earth Framework  By : Greg Neyman - As Christians who believe in the Bible, of course we think the events of the Bible happened just as the Bible records them. But when did they happen? This article will examine this question. The Last Common Denominator Young earth creationists say that the world is 6,000 years old, therefore they would say the events in Genesis happened less than 6,000 years ago. Unlike young earth creationists, old earth creationists simply don’t know exact dates (some YECs believe ... Word Study: Yom  By : Greg Neyman - The Hebrew word for “day” is the word “Yom.” Young earth creationists have always argued that the word used for the days of creation can only mean a 24-hour day. In this article, we will examine the uses of Yom in the Old Testament, and show that it can mean a wide variety of time periods. First, one must understand that the Hebrew language is not nearly is diverse as our English language. Whereas we have millions of words, the Hebrew source for the Old Testament only consi... Can I Be A Christian And Believe In An Old Earth?  By : Greg Neyman - Yes, you can! There is no verse in the Bible which causes you to accept a young earth as the only answer. The Bible does not say, "Thou shalt believe in a young earth." The fact is, no verse in the Bible makes any claims as to the age of the earth. All the so-called verses that young earth proponents point to can be interpreted by the reader to mean old or young. Also, the key doctrines of the Bible are not affected by either interpretation. Many young earth believers will ... Bishop Ussher's Dates: No Proof Of A Young Earth  By : Greg Neyman - For hundreds of years Christians have appealed to the dates formulated by the 17th century bishop, James Ussher. Using biblical genealogies from Genesis 5 and 11, and other supporting Biblical passages, he pieced together a timeline for Biblical events. Many Bibles have this timeline in the margins, indicating the estimated year that the events on that page occurred. Many people still swear by these dates, especially the one indicated for Genesis Chapter One, 4,004 B.C. Ma... Creation Scientist?  By : Greg Neyman - What is a young-earth “creation scientist?” Is there such a thing. Organizations such as Answers in Genesis and the Institute for Creation Research claim that their scientists are true scientists. They list a long list of scientists from the past who were creationists. Do these lists of scientists prove that creation science is true "science?" Let’s look at the definition of the scientific method. Dictionary Definition What is a scientist? A scientist uses “scientific m... What Is God? Where Is God?  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. - “I have a hard time with the concept of God. I was not brought up in a religious family. I believe there is something beyond myself, but I just don’t know how to think of it or experience it.” “I was brought up in family where God was portrayed as judgmental and punishing. I can’t even hear the word ‘God’ without feeling anxious. How am I supposed to open to God when I believe that God is controlling?” “How can I believe in God when there are so many bad things that hap... Rely On God In Overcoming Your Persistent Fears  By : Stan Popovich - Dealing with our persistent fears and anxieties can be very difficult. As a result, relying on God can be very effective in managing your persistent fears. With this in mind, here are some suggestions on how a person should rely on God in his or her own struggles. God is stronger than your fears and anxieties. A person does not have to be religious to use the power of God. When the going gets tough, talk to God about your problems as if you were talking to a friend. Be per... Mini Skirts To Church?  By : Verona Raymond - Have you noticed that many of the new churches today allow their congregation to wear pretty much what ever they want to church? Even some of the pastors wear Hawaiian shirts instead of suits and ties. Some members might arrive wearing jeans with holes in them and flip-flops. Others might be sporting t-shirts with that have controversial statements on them. Would Jesus approve? I used to attend this church back in my hometown that had an unspoken dress code that didn’t al... The End Times Are Now  By : Robert W. Benjamin Learn the truth about the End Times and how they show that the return of Jesus may happen sooner then you probably thought. The Rapture - What is it ? When will it happen ? Where is it in the Bible ?  By : Robert W. Benjamin Learn the truth about this biblical event that often leads to arguments, especially when folks say it's not even in the Bible. Prayer Is The Best Thing!  By : Verona Raymond - Prayer definitely works and is still working today as it did thousands of years ago. There are many that have experienced it's power. Just when you wonder when are things going to get better...prayer gets answered! And most of the time it will be better results than what you imagined! A powerful true experience of what prayer can do for those who have faith in it and in God. I was really getting to the point of utter frustration involving the numerous business ventures ... The Doctrine Of Creation  By : Greg Neyman - According to many today, the doctrine of creation is one of those critical doctrines that one must believe in. In many churches, it is required belief before a person becomes a member of the church. However, it has not always been that way. As you will see, this is a relatively new doctrine, invented by twentieth-century young-earth believers and their ministries. Let’s take a look at this doctrine…it’s history, it’s relevance for today, and it’s necessity for belief. Wha... Martha Peace Seeks to Change Attitudes  By : Johnny Kicklighter Martha Peace believes that people have a poor image of the nature of God. This attitude is reflected in their attitudes as they attempt to make God subservient to themselves . Martha counters this thinking in her book, "Attitudes of a Transformed Heart." God's Broken Promise  By : Greg Neyman - One of the common claims by young earth creationists is that if Noah's Flood were a local flood, then God has broken his promise many times. According to The Answers Book, chapter 10, "If the Flood were local, God would have repeatedly broken His promise never to send such a Flood again. There have been huge 'local' floods in recent times: in Bangladesh, for example, where 80% of that country has been inundated, or Europe in 2002."(Footnote 1) Is there any truth to thi... Death Before The Fall Of Man  By : Greg Neyman - Young-earth creationists have long argued against the occurrence of death before the fall of man. This mistaken doctrine stems from two verses in the Bible. The first is Genesis 1:29-30, which states, "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every... The Floating Forest Theory Sinks  By : Greg Neyman - One explanation used by young-earth proponents to explain that all coal seams formed during the Flood is the concept of the floating forest, which can be found on the Answers in Genesis website, written by Carl Wieland. There are actually four articles on the web that we will consider when discussing the floating forest. The other three are: “Too Much Coal for a Young Earth,” by Gerhard Schönknecht and Siegfried Scherer “Coal Beds and Noah's Flood,” by Andrew Snelling “... Religion and science  By : Tyler Benson Religion nowadays causes a lot of arguments around it. Also it is a nice topic to research. This article proposes the highlights of the problem and a short synopsis of history. Weather you are a believer or an atheist, this topic will be equally interesting. The Cathedral of Seville  By : Justin Aldridge In this first of our strolls around Seville, we’re not actually going to walk very far at all – just a couple of hundred yards at most, as we wander around the outside of the city’s majestic cathedral. Sofia’s Church of Saint Sofia  By : Justin Aldridge To put things in their historical context, when Michelangelo was busy building Saint Peter’s in Rome, Sofia’s basilica of Saint Sofia was already a thousand years old. Saint Clement of Ochrida  By : Justin Aldridge After his death in the year 916, Clement of Ochrida was canonised by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. This tireless worker for peace and enlightenment did much to organise religion in his homeland, and was a founder of Bulgaria’s written language. Communion Is Not Just Juice And Crackers!  By : Verona Raymond - What is Communion? We do know that it originated from the night Jesus and his disciples were at the Last Supper, the night before Jesus is crucified: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25After the same man... Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem  By : Johnny Kicklighter A review of the book "Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem" by Dr. David Tyler. This is a critical look at the doctrine of self-esteem by comparing the notion of selfism to the life and practices of Jesus Christ. Christian Debt Management  By : Talbert Many Christians are uncomfortable with the idea of having debt, and having debt that is out of control makes the situation even worse. Many Christians feel that it is simply unacceptable to owe money, even for something as fundamental as a mortgage or an automobile. Other Christians feel that debt for living expenses is acceptable, provided that such debt is not “excessive.” When Will I Reap My Financial Harvest  By : Dr. Jay Snell - Everything we sow has its own specific season for reaping its harvest. God has a time set in concrete for all harvesting. We cannot change God's set time for the harvest of any seed we sow. We can not arbitrarily plant a seed and tell God to "hurry up my harvest." Your particular seed has a specific "season" to bring in the harvest. Eccl 3:1 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (KJV) In other words, there is a set season ... What Is The Storehouse Where The Tithes Go?  By : Dr. Jay Snell - Things in the Old Testament were given for us to have examples of what to do and what not to do. Paul shows us this. 1 Cor 10:6 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. (KJV) 1 Cor 10:11 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. (KJV) Obviously Paul is reciting some of Israel's history for us... A Book Review & Critique of Jay Adams' Book Competent to Counsel  By : Johnny Kicklighter A book review of Jay's Adams', "Competent to Counsel. " Competent to Counsel was a watershed publication in its day as it challenged the secular counseling models and introduces the nouthetic method. Essentials for Enduring Well  By : C.F. Bettridge Essentials for Enduring Well is a fantastic article about enduring through the tough times in life. Sometimes a person doesn't understand why but as long as you have the determination, discipline, you can become the person God meant for you to be. The Tribulation - What is it ? When will it happen ? What will occur during it ?  By : Robert W. Benjamin Soon the world may experience a horrible period of 7 years called the Tribulation, learn what will happen during this time, according to the Bible. Rock & Roll In Church?  By : Verona Raymond - Why do some churches have old time hymns and others have several guitars, drums and other types of instruments that weren't in churches twenty plus years ago? Are we getting away from what a Christian church should be, and forming something else that maybe isn't acceptable to God today? I know some conservative churches that never allow anything but a piano and a church organ for their music. They sing the old time hymns (from when I was a child in church), of which many ... Spiritual Compass In Your Life  By : Dr. Drew Henry - Why people need compass? People use it as an important equipment to steer them the way to their destination, whatever the conditions encountered.Similarly, when we embark on our spiritual journey, we need a spiritual compass to help us steer our way through the "minefield" of life's hurts, failures, and defeats that the Great Deceiver uses to lead us astray. Man has always used his conscience as a guide in his spiritual journey, but in today's world of compromise, our con... Communication Between God And Us  By : Dr. Drew Henry - We all need a proper and clear line of communication. If there is any misunderstanding due to lack of effective communication, it can easily lead to chaos. Our mighty industrial world would grind to a halt. Every military campaign would flounder. Love and fellowship between human beings would be non-existent. Yet, seldom do we realize that our spiritual life also needs clear and proper lines of communication between God and us. We all think about God only when we have pro... Giving To The Poor Brings The Greatest Blessings  By : Dr. Jay Snell - The genuinely poor, what about them? Did God make provisions for them? If so, do we have a part in these provisions? Are there blessings attached that will accrue to us if we fulfill our part in what the Bible directs us to do concerning the poor? Are there Scriptures to guide us here? Yes. Look at the Scriptures below. They show the pattern for dealing with the needs of the poor. Deut 15:7-11 7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy ... Is It Really Possible To Find Real Happiness?  By : Ian Glover - I used to ask myself this question “how do you find real happiness” day after day after day. It just seemed to be so elusive and as I looked around at other people who seemed to be so happy I just wondered why I was so different – or was I? I did not enjoy the drudgery of going to a job that I didn’t particularly like but when I began to work for myself I thought that that would change – I did enjoy what I was doing and although I had some happy times there was still somet... Profession Of Pharmacy Under Siege by Dr. Kurt Grady  By : Johnny Kicklighter Dr. Kurt Grady challenges the notion that pharmacists must violate their oath and conscience to dispense the "morning-after" emergency contraception pill. Living A Happy Life  By : Ian Glover - Most of us get up each day and go through the same routine whatever we do in life – most of us are reasonably happy and content and just get on with living. There is of course nothing wrong with that in the slightest but what would you say if you were granted the gift of REAL happiness which lead you down a path of such peace and contentment that no other experience you’ve had to date could compare. You know what it’s like when you are looking forward to Christmas, the... Basketball and Jesus  By : Johnny Kicklighter A church sports program can be helpful in building Godly character traits in the players. What the Old Testament is About  By : C.F. Bettridge This is a great article about how God dealt with man in the Old Testament Competency in Counseling  By : Johnny Kicklighter Is theology competency necessary for a Christian counselor? Don’t Hold A Grudge Against Me!  By : Verona Raymond - We all need to be cautious and not make quick judgements! The thing that really bothers me is being accused of something I didn’t do and having that person hold a grudge against me. You know the feeling…helpless! Or you might think that somebody intentionally did something to hurt you, and you want to accuse or judge them based on your feelings. As a child, some of my friends secretly poked fun at the other kids in the neighborhood walking down the street and I told them ... Researching Buddhism And Facts Surrounding The Popular Philosophy  By : Marcus Grant - Searching for Little Known Buddhism Facts Buddhism is a popular religion and philosophy that originated thousands of years ago in Asia. The popularity of Buddhism has spread and followers from many countries are involved in this philosophy. Buddhism has an estimated three hundred million followers, and is something that many individuals are interested in learning about, but they do not necessarily know where to start. The history of and facts about Buddhism are taught... Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-Worship by Paul C. Vitz  By : Johnny Kicklighter Is psychology a science or religion? In a review of Paul Vitz's book, Vitz explores and attempts to show that psychology is replacing religion in the school and church. Healing And Prosperity Scriptures Include All Christians  By : Dr. Jay Snell - Deut 8:18 18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. (KJV) This Scripture was written to and for the Abrahamic Seed Group. When a Gentile accepts Christ as his/her Personal Savior, he/she is immediately grafted into this Abrahamic Seed Group. Consequently, Gentile Christians are included in the great prosperity promise above. Th... Miracle Healer, John of God of Brazil  By : Ontonio Garza Thousands of people diagnosed as terminal or incurable by modern medicine travel to Brazil each month to be healed of their cancer, tumors, AIDS, heart conditions, neurological/psycholigical disorders, every conceivable ailment there is. Demon Possession is it real or just a mental disorder  By : Robert W. Benjamin Learn the truth about demon possession, and some facts that validate it as a real condition. Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation by Ronald Reagan  By : Johnny Kicklighter President Ronald Reagan writes a brief essay on abortion. Tithing: The Active Ingredient in Living a Prosperous Life  By : Diane Harmony Tithing is the act of giving gratitude for the 100% we received by leaving 10% with our Source-that is, the person(s) or place(s) where we realize the Presence of God in our lives. Confessions From A Biblical Counselor  By : Johnny Kicklighter The success or failure of biblical counseling begins with its presuppositions. One key presupposition for the biblical counselor to understand is that truth and godliness are hand-in-hand. It's not possible to divorce the two. Consequently, biblical counselors must become theologians if their goal is to have counselees please God. Lent: A Time For Reflection Even for Non-Christians  By : Dr. Moratto Nowadays, if you are a Christian, you know that the Lent season starts after Carnival, or Mardi Gras, and lasts 40 days, culminating with the celebration of Easter. What the New Testament is About  By : C.F. Bettridge The New Testament makes up about one-third of the Bible. It deals with God completing the things that He had promised in the Old Testament. The Bible, which consists of both the Old Testaments and the New, is the story of God at work in the history of mankind to bring about redemption. Sweet Surrender  By : Diane Harmony When we SURRENDER to the Power and Presence of God Within, the synonyms for SURRENDER take on a whole new meaning. The Theory of God  By : Josh Greenberger Can a theory of God be a legitimate scientific theory? If yes, why haven't scientists proposed it yet? Can something as mundane as bias, and not lack of empirical evidence, be at fault? Ethical and Religious Considerations in Physician Assisted Suicide  By : Sam Oliver It is here that terminal patients choose a course of action from the core on one’s being transcending his or her belief in their creator (religiously) leading to an active participation of one’s assessed values (personal transformations) that includes their religious influence, but it is not limited to it as well. Christmas - Giving Is A Blessing  By : cdmohatta Why not carry the spirit of Christmas all the year and enjoy the happiness of giving. One is blessed when one gives. Read more. Jesus Autobiography  By : Lawrence Hilliard All philosophical, theological and political discourse issues from a presuppositional matrix. The communicator's ideas are characterized, influenced, and motivated by such a preexisting corpus of antecedent ideas, or embraced truth. I begin with the presupposition that Jesus understood perfectly and clearly who he was.His auto-noetic frame was accurate and complete. Is the Bible Reliable  By : C.F. Bettridge The Bible is a Book that is loved around the world. Its followers live in every country and in every climate. Those who read it regularly love its pages and often do not get enough of it. Many even devote their life to the study of it, going after many degrees. But is it a love well-placed, or is it an obvious blind-sidedeness? Is there some real proof that the Bible is reliable? Is it for the people of today? Differences: The Old and New Testament  By : C.F. Bettridge The Bible is a Book that has two main divisions in - the Old Testament and the New Testament. Even though there are these distinct parts of the Bible - it still has only one theme - redemption. This is necessary to understand because the whole Bible revolves around this theme, and some have said that there is a scarlet thread (of blood) that runs form cover to cover. Matthew Chapter 24  By : C.F. Bettridge The chapter of Matthew 24 is one of the most misunderstood chapters in the Bible. Most believe that this chapter has to do with our wars, day and age however this is not the case. In fact Billy Graham use to say, “Matthew 24 is knocking at your door.” When trying to understand scripture you must be careful how you apply the message. Trying to make everything in the Bible to fit to these days and times will surely get you into trouble. Where's Armageddon  By : C.F. Bettridge Most of the world views this end time battle as some catastrophic event that will take place at the end of time. Christ is going to come back to the earth and defeat the Antichrist in this battle. Vernard Eller a retired college professor suggests selling tickets to this battle; it would bring in millions. Purpose for Life  By : C.F. Bettridge Sometimes happiness seems out of reach. You struggle and struggle and you can seem to keep afloat. Like swimming in a toilet bowl you go a round and a round and a round until you're finally flushed. What Real Love Is  By : C.F. Bettridge We are surrounded daily by words. We read them, speak them, hear them, we categorize them, not just by meaning, but implied meaning, good or bad and of course the forbidden four letter words. If you were to count all the “forbidden” fours you would only have a handful of vulgarities that are simply throw away words in our vocabulary. But what about the four letter words that have a deeper meaning that cause our lives to be fulfilled and meaningful? Will the Real Antichrist Please Stand Up?  By : C.F. Bettridge Most of the world believes there is going be some end time battle of Armageddon where the Antichrist will be defeated. I hate to say it but society has been lied to again. Most of the people who are preaching this stuff are preachers who are trying to scare folks to death and the end result is sending in money. Folks feel they should send in more money so these end time doomsayers so they can get the message out to the rest of the world. They are playing on the fears and the goodness of other people. I am here to tell you today that just like there is no boogie man, there is no antichrist. Is Self-Esteem Contrary to Christianity  By : Johnny Kicklighter The philosophy of self-esteem is probably the most influential doctrine to arrive on the scene in Christendom's recent history. It has had as much affect, if not even more, on evangelical Christianity than the modern tongues movement that surfaced in the late 1960's. Has self-esteem psychology replaced what the church used to teach about man's sinfullness? [1] [2] [3]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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