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- Can You Hear Him Now? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Larry HehnThrough years of grocery shopping experience, I have determined that the world can be divided into two kinds of people: those who return grocery carts to their proper storage areas, and those who do not. I swell with pride each time I return my cart - and perhaps the odd straggler as well - to ...
Views: 1217(6 votes) - Eating Disorders are on the Rise in Children - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonSara first heard “the voice,” the one that told her she was fat—much bigger than the other girls—the one that said she’d never be a real ballerina, at the tender age of five. She didn’t know how to discern this voice. As she grew into a teen, the voice became louder and stronger and she ...
Views: 1167(3 votes) - Hallowed Be Thy Name: How Do You Glorify Jehovah God Almighty? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionTeaching his disciples how to pray to God, God's beloved Son, Jesus Christ, began the model prayer with, "Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." (Matthew 6:9, American Standard Version) When we pray "Hallowed be thy name," we are seeking sanctification and glory for God's ...
Views: 6584(3 votes) - How Do You Access the Power of Christ? Online Ministry Reveals the Secret! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Paul RakowiczRead the Bible. That’s it? That’s it! Read the Bible. . . But reading the Bible is hard! And I don’t know where to start! Sometimes I just don’t get what it’s saying! I don’t have the time! I’m afraid! What if I do it wrong! Ugh! Have no fear. Today, right now, you can join the ...
Views: 1658(3 votes) - How to Recognize a Saint if You Meet One On the Street - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSaints have fourteen unforgettable characteristics that distinguish them, and when even just one of these traits are observed in someone, that observation prompts us to exclaim, "He/She is a saint!" As we read about these fourteen traits, we might think that we can become saintly too by ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - Marital Duties of the Christian Husband and Wife - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Angie LewisMany of you reading this may not know that God designed marriage to work according to the way he created the man and the woman. Each gender has its own marital duties that when practiced appropriately make the marriage thrive. “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and ...
Views: 4854(3 votes) - Our Latest Recovery Meetings and Coalition Participants - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A Great Close to Our Southern California Meetings Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Ken and I are back in Maui and excited over the many meetings we had in Southern California from LAX, Redondo Beach, North Hollywood, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, to three hotels – Best ...
Views: 2844(3 votes) - Restoring Marriage When Only One Spouse Is Willing - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Angie LewisStop everything you’re doing and write down these principled ways for reconnecting and restoring the broken bonds with your spouse. Apply each of these principles every day until you have completed them all. Don’t worry about what your spouse will say or do, just do these steps for yourself and ...
Views: 1808(3 votes) - What is God’s Purpose for Sex? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Angie LewisGod created us with the desire for sex, and we ought to understand his design that was meant for us in our relationships with others about sex. Christians absolutely need to seek God’s purpose in this area of their lives. God created us male and female and because of that we will be attracted to ...
Views: 2839(3 votes) - What's Yours is Yours - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyThis morning I received some news that left me feeling as if I’d been kicked in the stomach. Although a misunderstanding occurred, I didn’t know how to fix it. As a matter of fact, in my own strength I couldn’t fix it. I began praying about it and got the notion to call a partner ministry to ...
Views: 1369(6 votes) - Why Aren't the Christians in Church? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Sally MarksSomeone sent me this joke and I saved it. I’m printing it as a topic for this self growth article. Squirrels had overrun three churches in town. After much prayer, the elders of the first church determined that the animals were predestined to be there. "Who are we to interfere with God's ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - Yes to Little Spirits in Heaven – No to Little Spirits on Earth - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Rev Michael BrescianiOver four decades ago I had a dream vision of many of the details of the second coming of Christ. It sent me on a lifetime quest to find out all I could about this great coming event. Today I am far from alone as more people than ever are having visions, dreams and revelations about this ...
Views: 1010(3 votes) - How to Overcome Fear God's Way - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Philip JonesHow to overcome fear God's way? Jesus Christ redeemed you from the curse of fear according Galatians 3:13. To overcome fear God's way and overcome all the attacks of the spirit of fear you have been given mighty divine weapons: prayer, thanksgiving to God for answered prayer, the name of ...
Views: 8332(8 votes) - Christ's Sacrifice: What Is Salvation? Why Did Jesus Have to Die to Save Us? From What Are We Saved? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is salvation? Why did Jesus Christ have to die in order to save us? And from what are we actually saved? Answers to these questions are the foundations of the Christian faith, and our eternal destiny entirely lies in knowing the answers. First off, it is necessary to read the Old ...
Views: 7507(5 votes) - Crash and Learn - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Larry HehnLast year I was involved in a multi-car crash on one of the busiest highways in the world. Thankfully I was alone in my car and there were no serious injuries among all the drivers and passengers involved. Still, it took me a while to recover from the combined effects of whiplash and a ...
Views: 1324(5 votes) - Do You Know Our Greatest Hope? How You Can be a Part of the Eternal Hope - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionI want you to picture a paradise filled with happy people who do not have a care in the world, for they do not need to toil under the hot sun for life's necessities. They have nothing to fear; no doors need to be locked, no children will be abducted, and no parent will pass away, leaving their ...
Views: 2971(5 votes) - Freedom FROM Religion? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOnce the Buddha was asked if anyone can become enlightened, even if they were not a follower of the Buddha. His answer - a resounding; "Of course!" He even went further than that. He warned about becoming attached to the religion itself, and suggested that one only use Buddhism as a raft to ...
Views: 1750(5 votes) - Gift of Salvation: How Can You Accept and Keep It? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHow do we get saved? What are required for us to receive salvation? Since salvation is a gift from Jehovah God Almighty through His Son, Jesus Christ, accepting this gift is easy, not tricky at all. We are saved the moment we 1) repent of anything bad we've ever done and 2) accept Jesus as ...
Views: 4269(5 votes) - Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Larry HehnI've always been a music buff, especially the "classic rock" genre. Growing up in Toronto in the 1970's, my transistor radio was always tuned in to local AM radio stations 680 CFTR and 1050 CHUM for all the latest rock and roll hits. Disc jockeys back then seemed to have much more personality ...
Views: 1549(5 votes) - Look into the heart of Easter and see - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Craig LockLook into the heart of Easter and see THE EASTER MESSAGE Tags: Easter, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, transformation, inspiration, forgiveness, reconciliation INTRODUCTION Humans have a natural desire to understand the cycle of life, death and rebirth . Christianity has its ...
Views: 1013(5 votes) - No Excuse for Not Knowing God - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Larry HehnFor ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. - Romans 1:20 Earlier this month my wife and I vacationed in the ...
Views: 2370(5 votes) - The Desires of Your Heart - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nick CastellanoPsalm 37:4 says “Delight yourself in the Lord and HE will give you the desires of your heart.” What does this passage mean? To the typical Christian in today’s society it means, “Be happy and in joy because of your relationship with your Lord God and for what he has done for us as a people, ...
Views: 3228(5 votes) - The Manhattan Declaration - To Every Thing there is a Season - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Rev Michael BrescianiNews shows across America showed clips of American Idol star Adam Lambert’s overt sexual behavior at the recent American Music Awards. Almost all the clips were preceded with advisories and warnings. When discussed it was a single comment made on the Fox News outlet that beat all. When ...
Views: 1054(5 votes) - You Can Talk the Talk, But Can You Walk the Walk? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere are two faces of religion; that which we profess, and that which we project. Our professed religion follows our scriptures and our beliefs and are what we declare to be our truths, our ideals. It's the talk we talk. Our projection of our religion is how we act, what we say, how we say it, ...
Views: 1103(5 votes) - Are You Content? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Larry HehnI never used to like the word "content". To me contentment was another word for laziness or resignation, an easy way out for those who were tired or afraid of striving for something more. Contentment was the enemy of progress; it was something to be avoided at all costs. Today I see ...
Views: 1248(7 votes) - Five Touches to a Better Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Daniel ToopsFive Touches To a Better Me New Year provides us with an opportunity to make a start fresh start and to set our lives in order. It is estimated that 48% of Americans will make some Sort of New Year resolution. Of those resolutions made, 92% will not be kept. In fact, 45% will fail before ...
Views: 1260(7 votes) - How to Start Winning in Life...NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceThroughout my life, I have read inspirational books, listened to motivational CDs and attended many personal development seminars. If not for the encouragement, as well as the treasure trove of power-tips and techniques these materials provided, I would probably still be asking myself what a ...
Views: 1200(9 votes) - The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Knew (and Know): "My Conversations with God" - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Knew (and Know): "My Conversations with God" Shared by: Craig Lock Key words: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Testimony, Words of inspiration, "Spiritual Thoughts". Other Articles are ...
Views: 761(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Marriage Reconciliation - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Michael and Wanda CollinsHere are 7 steps to marriage reconciliation that will prayerfully put you and your spouse back on the right track. 1. Swallow Your Pride - The Bible says, pride comes before the fall. That means pride will always lead to your destruction. In this case, the destruction of your marriage. So ...
Views: 9636(2 votes) - AA Origins and History - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),AA Origins and History The YMCA, Vermont’s “Great Awakening of 1875,” A.A.’s Founders Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) played an important, but relatively unknown, role in the lives of A.A. cofounders Bill W. and Dr. ...
Views: 1851(2 votes) - Alone and Hurting at Christmas Time - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Ted KallmyerAre you tired of the Christmas ads yet? You know the ones that show happy families together for the holidays, having the best time of their year, not a care in the world, and surrounded by those that they love and love them. Unfortunately, this is not the reality of many people during the ...
Views: 1342(6 votes) - Are Your Prayers Being Answered by God? If Not, Do You Know Why Not? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionPrayer is communication with Jehovah God Almighty; it is a two-way conversation. So when you pray to your Father in heaven, He will answer you according to His will. However, there are hindrances to prayers--things and behaviors that will prevent an answered prayer. Here, let us briefly go ...
Views: 5360(6 votes) - Biblical Principles at Work in Your Financial Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Theodore HendersonNever forget that helping others is a blessing both to the giver and the recipient. An integral part of anyone’s march to solvency and balance in their life should be helping others. Can you really benefit your community by only working for and thinking of yourself? With that being said, debt ...
Views: 2444(2 votes) - Christian Values: Career Woman or Helpmeet Wife? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Angie LewisWhat is more important? Should a Christian woman go to college to become a career woman or should she learn all she can about how to be a good helpmeet to her husband and stay happily married for life? I see much confusion and conditioning in the mainstream Christian culture of today. When ...
Views: 2679(4 votes) - Christians and business is there a connection? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Robin HardyRecently on FaceBook there was a question posted regarding Christians and their postings. The writer asked if it was inappropriate for a Christian business owner to post scripture or even offer prayer on FaceBook, wasn’t that taking it too far? My response to her was “If we are willing to ...
Views: 1173(4 votes) - Dick B. Address to Assn of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Palm Springs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELORS INSTITUTE Announces the 2011 Annual Christ-centered Addiction Professionals Conference to be held from Friday, September 30th TO Sunday, October 2nd at the Hotel Zoos in beautiful Palm Springs. The Dick B. Address on October 2, ...
Views: 2463(2 votes) - DISCOURAGEMENT YOU ARE EXPOSED - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from STACEY HAYESDISCOURAGEMENT SATAN'S DEADLIEST WEAPON & LAST DAY PLAGUE. This is a word for all of us, especially if you are following Jesus. This is where we sometimes say "the rubber meets the road". When you get to a place in your life where absoultely nothing is going right. No matter ...
Views: 889(2 votes) - Giving it to God verses giving it to the universe - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Robin HardyRecently when scheduling a guest for my radio show I had a comment regarding God. I told the guest that I was excited to see that she brings the book of Titus to her business; it is the inspiration for her. Her response to me was I never know what to say to folks in Los Angeles with all the ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Holy Trinity: Who Is God? Who Is Jesus Christ? How About the Holy Spirit? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWho is God? Who is Jesus Christ? And how about the Holy Spirit? The entire Bible clearly supplies all the information we need in order to know about them, so here, I will briefly answer these basic and fundamental questions using the Bible, God's final written authority for us. Why is knowing ...
Views: 3646(2 votes) - Imagine... You Can Have a More Powerful Christian Worldview In Under 10 Minutes Per Day - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Paul RakowiczToday we address the question: "What is your Heaven View?" And: "Did you know that your Heaven View directly impacts your Worldview?" Even: "By your Heaven and Worldview, Can you unloose Jesus' shoes? These are issues addressed in every one of our DSR's (Paul's Primers Daily Scripture Reading ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - Life's Hope: Escaping External Situations - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Rachael Robertson, Ph D CanidateIt is as certain as living and breathing air: everyone has faced bad contemporaneous rimes and we will continue to do so. External factors, locus of control, and other cases create existing conditions that make us unhappy and cause us pain. Great unhappiness can be overshadowed by a spiritual ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - More Power To You (Part 1) - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Gerrit van VuurenThat we are living in difficult times, is no secret. People who have a negative inclination can identify problems in almost every sphere of life. The world economy apparently reached record lows; there are worldwide health crises with all sorts of pandemics evolving and then we have not even ...
Views: 1760(2 votes) - Ridding oneself of the thorn of worry - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from shannon GilmourWorry is an idle word that causes stagnancy and instability in a believer’s life. It is an emotion, which demands constant attention that breeds confusion, ferments fear, and reccessitates doubt. Worry is unrelenting and can quickly wreak havoc as its unyielding tendrils of confusion seep into ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Sweat the Small Stuff - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Larry HehnWhen I played hockey, the best referees always set a consistent, high standard of play for each game. They noticed - and called - every infraction, no matter how minor it seemed. Ironically, their strict enforcement of the rules led to an amazing freedom for us as players. A clearly defined set ...
Views: 1202(4 votes) - THE FIVE GOSPELS: WHAT DID JESUS REALLY SAY? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Craig LockINTRODUCTORY COMMENTS: These notes form part of a new manuscript, which I'm currently 'working on' (it's not really "work" as it seems to be 'writing itself'. I may name it 'The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Knew (and Know)' Hope it's not too "heavy heavy" for you and that these thoughts may be ...
Views: 1920(4 votes) - Think! On purpose - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Daniel ToopsThink …on purpose Have you heard the story “The Emperor’s New Clothes”? The story is about a ruler who cares more about clothing than anything else. He hires two swindlers who promise to provide a bespoke suit of clothing like no other. They tell the Emperor they posses a very special cloth. ...
Views: 1394(4 votes) - Three Little P's: the Power of Focus - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Larry HehnI am not an avid golfer, but recently I joined some of my brothers-in-law and a few of their friends in playing 6 rounds of golf over the span of 72 hours. While I scored a birdie and a few pars over that marathon of 108 holes, my total scores were less than stellar. Surely, I thought, I was ...
Views: 1537(4 votes) - Three Simple Steps to Finding Passion in your Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle Prince“If you don’t really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take.” How many of us are walking down roads that are leading nowhere? How many of us have a feeling that our lives could be happier and more prosperous but our current circumstances are holding us back ...
Views: 2042(4 votes) - What cell are you in the "body"? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pastor Martha Gilbertcancer cell: any evil condition or thing that spreads destructively; blight. white cell: the body's defense system. Your white count rises with infection as your body creates more soldiers to kill the disease. As you see by the definitions of these two cells they are in exact ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - What is the Truth That You Bear Witness to Through Your Faith? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Alberta FredricksenAre you a disciple of some faith? What is the Truth that you bear witness to through your faith? By definition, a disciple of Christ is always stepping up spiritually by bearing witness to Jesus the Christ. Being a disciple need not mean that you throw off all your earthly occupations or do ...
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