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- Citizenship In The Kingdom Of FatherGod, Part 4 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. As a reminder from part 3, our daily responsibilities provide excellent opportunities to practice and perfect our participation as a Citizen and Ambassador of the ...
Views: 1716(7 votes) - Citizenship In The Kingdom Of FatherGod, Part 5 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. As discussed in Part 4, in order to put on the new man we must first, understand the three-fold nature of FatherGod’s Children, which are: Holy Spirit, Soul and Body, ...
Views: 1819(7 votes) - FatherGod's Power - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod’s Power is within us HIS Children and is thus always available for us to use at all times to bless our families and all of mankind. Please read the following scriptures to confirm this for yourself. Matthew 28: 18-20] 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, ...
Views: 2113(8 votes) - Don't Let Your Own Funeral be the First Time You Enter a Church - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI spent most of my Sundays growing up as a kid being dragged to some kind of charismatic church; a tent meeting or guest-preacher service. Mostly I was bored. Often I would sleep under the seats. Sometimes I’d smuggle in Matchbox cars and drive them along the curvey armrests of the pews. And ...
Views: 1262(3 votes) - Living By Faith, Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.LIVING BY FAITH, Part 2 by Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Continued from Living By Faith, Part 1. Our faith helps us to walk or live by faith and not by sight (i.e., the five senses and emotions). ...
Views: 1745(6 votes) - Living By Faith, Part 3 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.LIVING BY FAITH, Part 3 by Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Continued from Living By Faith, Part 2 Appendix A - List of Scriptures Referenced In Living By Faith Parts 1 and 2. [Hebrews 11:1-3] ...
Views: 1848(6 votes) - Living By Faith, Part 4 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.LIVING BY FAITH, Part 4 by Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Continued from Living By Faith, Part 3. [Deuteronomy 28:7] The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten ...
Views: 1926(6 votes) - A Love that Will Last: 5 Helpful Tips to a Lasting Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Craig ShinneyWhile it may not always be easy to place your trust in the hands of God, especially when it becomes a test of patience as well, there's no doubt that waiting on God for the right spouse is an important part of your spiritual journey towards living a godly life. Pray to Him about your feelings, ...
Views: 969(5 votes) - Christian Romance Tips for Wives - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Michael and Wanda CollinsAll right woman of God, it's time you turned up the heat. Not in the kitchen, silly girl, in your bedroom. Yes, I know you work a full-time job, you cook, you clean, and you take care of the children. But the back burner is no place for your love life sweetie. You see, romance is an essential ...
Views: 1771(5 votes) - Living By Faith, Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.LIVING BY FAITH, Part 1 by Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Other topics considered for this article are: A GOOD REPORT BY FAITH. FAITH ALWAYS GIVES A GOOD REPORT. BY FAITH. FAITH THINKS, ...
Views: 2623(7 votes) - What Did Jesus Really Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Did Jesus Really Mean? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Quotations, Thoughts, Thoughts on Jesus, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings (enough there now, craig) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - ***Spiritual Power: First Steps - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSpiritual Power: First Steps An expert's handbook exists for beginners to spiritual power, an ancient book. We know it works because the lady who wrote it trained a group of women in the fifteenth century—during the Inquisition in Spain-- to pray so powerfully that a real estate empire was ...
Views: 3162(5 votes) - 12 Encouraging Bible Verses About Faith - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Nate AtkinsFaith is incredibly important to the Christian walk. Aside from the fact that it is our faith in Jesus Christ that saves us from eternal death, it also opens the doors for the gifts of the spirit; healing, miracles, casting out of demons and evil spirits and many more. There are many times in ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - 16 ideas about changing your life. Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jaemin FrazerLast week I shared 8 keys with you that are required for a person to genuinely change. Here is part two which contains the other 8 keys. 9. Say “no” so we can say “yes”- Often we think we’ve said yes to things only to find our attention divided and our commitment weakened by a range of ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - 3 Great Aspects of Christian Schooling - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Matt HallThere are an incredible amount of benefits of sending your child to a Christian school. While some of the often quoted, negative statistics about government schools should be enough, I have decided to lay out three primary benefits for those who may still need convincing. These three benefits ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - 3 Steps to walk in God's Blessings - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Lisa BuldoIf you really want to change your life this year, here's the secret in a nutshell ~ decide to do things God's Way! What do I mean by that and how do you do it? If you think about it, Jesus said He always did what was pleasing to His Father. We must want to do the same. It's not difficult ...
Views: 3511(4 votes) - 3 Ways To Have A Beautiful Mind, Starting Today - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Claire Vorster‘I think, therefore I am’ exclaimed Rene Descartes the famous French Philosopher. He could very well have said ‘How I think determines how I am’. Put it another way, you are what you think. Thoughts are extremely powerful tools that can determine not only our moods but also our decisions and ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me--Day 03--Money - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel ToopsReligion in western culture has taught us that money is evil and wicked. Money is referred to as the root of all evil, filthy lucre, mammon, and many other names which associate it with Satan. But is it really? I mean think about it: Religion has taught us that poverty is a godlike quality. ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 09--Get Rid of Fear - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Daniel ToopsA hurricane was on a collision course with Iberia Parish Louisiana. That was not uncommon. Numerous hurricanes have pummeled this portion of the Gulf Coast in the past. People in the low lying areas of Cypremort Point, Louisa and Weeks Island and moved further inland to evade the surge and ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - 5 Powerful Bible Verses about God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Nate AtkinsIn a world full of selfishness, violence and self-motivated agendas it can sometimes feel as if the love that humanity once had has become almost non-existent. The main thing we have to remember is that while the world is fallen and full of sin we still have our Heavenly Father watching over ...
Views: 1971(2 votes) - 5 Tips to Better Understanding of the Bible - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Nate AtkinsReading the Bible is a crucial practice for every Christian living in the world today. Reading the Bible and learning from it is what feeds our spirit. It is what keeps us encouraged and keeps us filled with the words of God. The problem is that while the Word of God is filled with a mass ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - A Breath of Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Ken ThomA narrative is a story or an account of an event. Jesus taught by telling parables to illustrate his moral attitudes and religious principles. I use narratives in family regulatory therapy and find them very effective. The narrative helps re-create fragmented or suppressed pieces of a ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - A Study of the 8th Law of Stewardship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Steve BeamanThe 8th Law.. The Law of Supernatural Supply There have been many times in my life when I was convinced I had no more to give. No more money, no more time, no more empathy, no more love. Well, in each of these times, I found that I was given the strength to go on over and above my own ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Alcoholics Anonymous History: Silkworth: The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Silkworth: The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks A Contemporary Perspective Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved An Introductory Look at Silkworth as One of A.A.’s “Co-founders” William Duncan Silkworth, Jr., was born in Brooklyn on July 22, 1873. His family remembers him as a ...
Views: 4221(2 votes) - All we need is Jesus-Don’t you know! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Fred WatchmanAll we need is Jesus-Don’t you know! Our nation is in trouble, spiritually along with morally and monetarily. If we want GOD to bless us and our country, we need to come together in unity to request for forgiveness, both equally for our nation as well as personally, in prayer, praise and ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - AN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Craig LockAN “INTERVIEW” WITH JESUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD TODAY “MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD” through Jesus Key words (Tags): Jesus, Jesus Christ, teachings, “inspiration”, faith, new book, ‘The Real, The True Jesus’ Submitter’s Note: The ‘reporter’ “did this interview with Jesus” yesterday and he ...
Views: 2150(1 vote) - Are We Saved By Asking Jesus Into Our Hearts? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryWe have all heard the saying spouted over and over from so-called evangelical Christians: "Would you like to go to heaven? Then pray a prayer and ask Jesus to come into your heart." There's only one problem: This is not found anywhere in the Bible. Not once was anyone in the Bible told to ask ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - Are You Married Single? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Sammy MaloofI have the absolute privilege of being a speaker and it is truly a privilege. It is also very rewarding to be able to help people. I want to share one of my topics with you. In my travels I come across numerous people who are having challenges in their relationships. Here is an excerpt from my ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - As Christians we are called to be bold in our Christianity - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Rudy Burns Burns.We have been given a great gift from God in his grace. As believers or Christ followers we have been given the gift of eternal salvation through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Those who have accepted Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior have also gone through a ...
Views: 2200(2 votes) - Can Our Dead Speak to Us? A Warning Re Altered Consciousness, Channeling, New Age and Spiritualism - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Bible says we wrestle against demons (Ephesians 6:12) that are fallen angels, Revelation 12:7. Many believers are unsuspecting because of false teaching that when we die we go to heaven, but the Bible teaches “the dead know not anything,” (Ecclesiastes 9:5) and there will be a ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Change Is Constant - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Terry WeberDid you know you are carrying change with you every day of your life? Reach into your pocket and you will probably find a handful of coins. It is what we call: change. Just as "change in the form of coins" in your pocket - is always with you - so are other kinds of change. In fact, change is ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Change Your Mind – Change Your Destiny—Here’s Great News! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWilliam James, the father of modern psychology said that the greatest discovery of our time is that we can alter our lives by altering our attitudes. So what attitude do we need to alter most? Most likely it’s our attitude toward the Creator of the universe who seems like a vengeful tyrant ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Christians Embroiled in a Crisis of Faith - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Curtis SagmeisterAND THAT’S MY TAKE… (CHRISTIANS EMBROILED IN A CRISIS OF FAITH) © 2010 by Curtis Sagmeister. All Rights Reserved. While the Nation of Islam welcomes a huge and rabid surge to the Muslim faith, and the Jewish faith enjoys an insular growing population, the Christian religion struggles to ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Christmas 2012 (A sermon on John 1:1-5,14) - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from David B Smith“In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. Through him all things were made, and apart from him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity. The light shines in the ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Creativity - What Is It? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Terry WeberWe, as humans, share 98% of our genetic makeup with chimpanzees. So, what is the difference between those small apes and us? As you probably know, the chimpanzee is intelligent, social and has a wide range of sounds and gestures for communication and is probably one of the most expressive of ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Dealing With Disappointment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Daniel BrownDealing with disappointment is something we all have to do at some point along life’s journey. Unfortunately, life is full of unpleasantness, but if you can grasp some vital truths in dealing with disappointment, you can eaze your mind a great deal. Always remember, it’s not so much what ...
Views: 2229(2 votes) - Discovering YOUR Foundational Gift - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nicole Kirksey, MPH, MSWUnderstanding the specific abilities that our Creator has given to each of us answers a multitude of life’s questions. • Who is the best person to fill this particular need? • I’d like to start a business, but what should I do? • When will I be able to advance to higher positions in my ...
Views: 1553(2 votes) - Does God Have a Purpose In Sending People To Hell? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryThe concept of hell is very offensive to many people these days and has resulted in some "Bible Believing" organizations and churches removing the doctrine of hell entirely from their teachings. Their argument is that a "God of Love" would never send someone to hell to be tortured for an ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Does God Understand Life in a Cubicle? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Bette DowdellOr, for that matter, does God understand what’s going on in the life of a road warrior sales person? Or life on a clanging, banging, push, push, push assembly line? Or on an oil rig? As part of a building crew? To tell the truth, the God of our Sunday School days kind of comes across as a ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Drawing Closer To God - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Tim FayIf you are going through some difficult times and are asking God to please help, I have good news for you. I know it’s not fashionable to say this but there really is a God and He is waiting for you to reach the point of desperation where you will finally turn to Him. The purpose of this article ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - End of the World? - Serious Error of Predicting the Day or the Hour - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiChristian leaders and pastors are proclaiming their disdain for prognosticator Harold Camping for his latest end of the world campaign, some with disgust while others are ridiculing and condemning him outright. The rest of the world is spreading rapture humor around the media like a ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Enjoy Your Work - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Lorrie FlemSometimes it is hard to enjoy your work. Cleaning up a messy house is work that is no fun at all. If you watch my husband tackle a big job you will see him model something we all need to mimic. At the end of a busy day of work, whether the project is complete or still in process, I can ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Evolution versus “deaf, dumb and blind” believers in Earth being only 6,000 years old - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Richard RuhlingNumerous sciences support the biblical account of creation. History, culture and the greatest men of intellect and character also support creation and a chronology of 6,000 years. Pat Robertson of the 700 Club said on TV, “you have to be deaf, dumb and blind to think that this Earth that we ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Famous Physicist Stephen Hawking's Blind Faith in Science and Aliens - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI know you should never start a written piece with a question, but I have to ask - why do scientists scoff at the premise of God BUT wholeheartedly embrace the idea of alien existence? It’s a rhetorical question because I get the fact that God can’t be rigorously tested via the scientific ...
Views: 2698(2 votes) - Finding Happiness by living in the present - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Peter GKey #5 to Happiness – Living in the present “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.” ~Babatunde Olatunji At first glance, you might ask – what does living in the present have to do with happiness? What’s so great ...
Views: 1931(2 votes) - Flag Day and Father's Day (June 14,15) in a Fragmenting Society? - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThere are millions of fathers who should be honored for their role of cohesiveness in society, especially when times are tough and society's cookie seems to be crumbling. Fathers hold things together as the meaning of husband, house-band, suggests. Millions of fathers do so, even if ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Following A Christian Life Requires Mindful Thinking And Dedication To The Lord - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Pat LavazzaThe Christian way of living is simple and hardly involves making any complicated decisions in life. The most important principles of Christianity involve peace, love, understanding, forgiveness, compassion and faith. To be a good Christian, one must think and do good to others which is why ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Forgiveness Your Way Never Works - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Natacha CannWhy is it so hard to forgive someone? Why does forgiveness hurt so much and seem impossible sometimes? Forgiveness is hard and seems impossible when you try to do it your way and expect situations to mend in your time. When I think back to a time when I was so upset I found it difficult to ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Give Up Our Old Ways - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we try to hang on to our lives, we are trying to control the things and people in it. We need to realize that we have no real control over anything or anyone but ourselves. We have instructions how to live the best life in the Bible. We are instructed turn away from our self, take what we ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Good Fruits: Are Yours Nutritious or Wormy? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you produce good fruits? If so, are they sweet and nutritious, or are they shining on the outside but wormy on the inside? Good fruits? Well, I'm talking about the good works you do. But how can good works be wormy? "Good" works are wormy and rotten when they are done with the wrong ...
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