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- Three Reasons Why Faith Is Important In The Christian Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Ginger London,Faith is essential to our lives as believers, and if you’ve ever wondered why faith is important this article will shed some light on the answers. It is the very foundation of our Christian belief. We begin our journey with the profession of our belief and faith in who God is. We believe by ...
Views: 18539 - What Are The Chills? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Don WadingtonMany people get chill(s) such as "cold" chills or "shuddering" chill which will be addressed in a future article . What we are talking about here is.................. Have you ever felt a "chill" or "chills" where it feels like a current of energy has gone through you for a moment or two? ...
Views: 12860(1 vote) - Divine Discontent -- Answering the Call - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Christina WatsonWhenever we are not living in our "true place" we experience what is called "Divine Discontent." It is an inner urging that calls us forth to our next growth opportunity. Yet so often we ignore it or procrastinate on listening to it. And usually something unexpected happens to throw us into a ...
Views: 11427(5 votes) - Is Life Pointless And Futile? Here Is A Possible Point - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from David SamuelMany people get the feeling that everything in life is just an empty waste of time, totally futile. So much of our time spent on empty interactions, work to make money just to pay taxes and survive, etc. is just a waste of time an effort, given the inevitable end. This is a very depressing ...
Views: 9151(2 votes) - With Faith, You Can Move Mountains - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Gregory CoveyOne of my favorite quotes by Jesus is found in Matthew 17, versus 17 through 20. The story is about a man who brought his son to Jesus to be cured of an evil spirit. The man had told Jesus that the disciples were unable to cure him. Here is the King James version; Matthew 17.17 – Then Jesus ...
Views: 8841(1 vote) - Where Did Evil Come From? Why Is Evil Permitted on Earth? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHave you ever wondered where evil came from? Did Jehovah God Almighty create evil? No, of course not; Jehovah did not create evil itself; evil results only when His principles are not followed. Evil is simply the absence of goodness, just as darkness is the absence of light. Long before ...
Views: 8357(4 votes) - Affirmations vs Afformations - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Patricia AnayaAfformations are a different way to bring what you want to your life … I've been practicing positive affirmations for the last year and they have been working for me. I just read about AFFORMATIONS and I think the two methods can work for anybody, as you BELIEVE (and feel) in what you are ...
Views: 7692 - Our Life Struggles - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our life struggles come in many forms. Some struggles may be regarding money, love, careers or about things we cannot fathom. Our life struggles know no age, race, and religion or where you are located in this vast world. The struggles that we endure in our lifetime might be a cakewalk to ...
Views: 7652(1 vote) - Prayers for Daily Living - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Kellyna CampbellWe live in very challenging times and need to find ways to help us stay centered. The best practice is to go deeper within oneself by talking with God. Prayer is a simple communication with God. The best prayer is the practice of gratitude. The more gratitude we are able to feel, the better our ...
Views: 7632(1 vote) - Disadvantages of Love spells - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Christina XioEvery one alive has the presence of love their lives. Love itself is uniquely different concept which describes it self as something that cannot be described while a person is restricted within the logical reasons. A man simply might love a woman because he frequently gets to meet her at the ...
Views: 7628 - Islamic concept of Sovereignty and Western Concept - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Umer FiazThe notion and ideology of sovereignty plays an integral role in the affairs of state. The way Islam explains the concept of sovereignty, it is completely different from the western ideas and notion of sovereignty. According to west, the sovereignty means all power and authority are linked with ...
Views: 7267 - 5 Levels of Faith - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there Faith-Seekers!! Faith is a word that is talked about a lot in personal development. Many of us may conceptually understand what faith is. We may even make conscious efforts to employ faith consistently in our lives. But do we really utilize faith in ALL areas of our lives? We may ...
Views: 7140(4 votes) - Ruling About Umrah Performed By The Pregnant Lady - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Umer FiazThe Harram is the dream destination for the entire Muslim Ummah without any discrimination of men and women. The Allah does not prevent any of the Muslim from visiting the House (Kaaba) other than certain specific situations. Muslims regardless of sex, caste, creed and nation are always welcomed ...
Views: 7077 - Live - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Dotun AdewunmiWARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL REFERENCES & STRONG LANGUAGE! Biodun. 26 years old, broke, flirting with homelessness. Been kicked out of 3 of the last shared apartments he lived in and day to day fared worse in the thick racism to Black Africans he was exposed to, that is ...
Views: 6919 - Who Made the World? – True or False Bible Quiz Questions for Genesis Chapter One for Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentThe story of creation found in Genesis Chapter One is absolutely marvelous! How blessed we are to have a God who cared enough for us to surround us with amazing beauty even though we are sinners. God is truly good and everything that He makes is good. Here are fourteen true or false Bible ...
Views: 6722(1 vote) - Listening To Holy Quran and Healing of Diseases - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe Holy Quran that is the religious book of Muslims contains a lot of scientific wonders and description of events that human beings never knew before. Among all these miracles, an important miracle of Holy Quran is the healing powers of this great book. There are numerous verses in Quran that ...
Views: 6679(1 vote) - 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) - Faith and Reason: Why Do You Believe What You Believe? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhy do you believe what you believe? Are your beliefs established on sound basis? How do you decide what to believe? Let's do a fun exercise together. Answer "true" or "false" for each statement below, and then explain why you believe it is true or false. Go ahead: 1) The sun will rise ...
Views: 6383 - Anatoly Kashpirovsky, Supernatural Healer or Spiritual Con? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Tony SokolRussia, in the late 80s was under the spell of a charismatic healer who came to the country on prime time every week on their TVs. Dressed in black, fixing his hypnotic gaze on viewers as they sat transfixed in their homes, he promised to cure the entire country. He performed “remote ...
Views: 6266 - Why is the Deity of Christ So Important to the Christian Faith? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bobbie McKeeJesus’ message was entirely about the Father and not about himself. He did not make an explicit and overt claim to deity. He did not say in so many words “I am God.” What we do find are His claims to his deity. For example, Jesus said that he would send “his angels” (Matthew 13:41); ...
Views: 5961 - Are We Created? If So, Do You Know Your Creator by Name? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhen we admire a beautiful painting, we know a gifted painter is behind the masterpiece. When we drive by a brick house, we know skilled builders must have built it. And when we talk on the phone, we are grateful for its invention. But when we see a blossoming rose, a rainbow after refreshing ...
Views: 5921(4 votes) - Jesus, My Captain – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentI’ve never been on a cruise ship, but if I ever did go, I would want Jesus to be my Captain. No matter the water or weather, I would know that I would be safe. Romans 8:28 says this: We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.” Life can bring along stormy ...
Views: 5686 - Believing in God: What Does It Really Mean and Involve? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you believe in Jehovah God Almighty? If you answered "Yes," your answer would match about half of the human population, because Christians, Muslims, and Jews, all believe in the same God, Jehovah (though Muslims use the name Allah for God). While I do not doubt the depth or strength of ...
Views: 5465(3 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) - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Birth of Jesus” from Luke Two - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentThe births of my two children were two of the greatest days of my life, but their births could never compare to the amazing birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus may be the greatest story that could ever be told. A virgin mother, the King of all kings sleeping in an ...
Views: 5358 - Stuck in Grief - You and Your loved one who passed over. - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Wendy AGrief is yours to own, and no one will ever expect you to forget your grief. Grief cannot just be cured or dismissed, as the hurt surrounding grief is there because of your connection with the loved one you lost. Grief can keep time standing still, and it is very common for people to not want ...
Views: 5256(3 votes) - "The Father Is in Me, and I in the Father" - What Does This Mean? (John 10:38) - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionJesus said, "the Father is in me, and I in the Father." (John 10:38, WEB.) What did he mean by that? Does that mean that God and Jesus are one and the same? We can understand what Jesus meant by reading what Jesus said to his disciples next: "In that day you will know that I am in my Father, ...
Views: 5230(2 votes) - Jesus, the Light of Heaven – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentI think if everyone were to be completely honest, they would say that being in complete darkness is not pleasant. How wonderful to know that the Bible says that Jesus is the Light of the world. Revelation 21:23 says that “the Lamb is the light (of Heaven).” Share this fun Bible object lesson ...
Views: 5152 - Five Steps to Improve Your Spiritual Health - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWhat does the term “spiritual health” mean? We all have our own perspective of what both “spiritual” and “health” mean in a general sense, but when we talk about spiritual health we define it as “a sense of wholeness.” For example, when we feel sick, we have two options: either we get better ...
Views: 5076(4 votes) - Does Goodness Always Prevail? - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineMany of the morals and principles that we live by throughout our life were ingrained in us by our parents when we were young. Among other things, parents are largely responsible for building the character of their children. They are our role models. Children are sponges—they absorb all that ...
Views: 4886(1 vote) - Keep the Faith and the Universe Listens - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Roberta SwartzFaith is powerful. Powerful enough to cure the inflicted, powerful enough to manifest something new and wonderful. Yet, many people are finding it difficult to "keep the faith" due to the current economic challenges that are very real and often serious. How do we keep believing that there can be ...
Views: 4871 - Sorrowful Sobs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentExodus 3:7 says this: “I know their sorrows.” How comforting it is to know that our God cares enough about us to have compassion on us when we are full of sorrow. Our children need to know this truth. Childhood should be a time of great joy, but children experience pain too. Here is a fun ...
Views: 4864 - It’s OK to Touch – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentRemember hearing this from your parents when you were growing up: “Don’t touch that! You might break it!” As parents, we direct our children to keep their hands off of lots of things when they are young, but they should always be encouraged to touch Jesus. Here is a fun Bible object lesson ...
Views: 4509 - Jesus is Our Life – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentIt is a grave thing to think that if Jesus is not living in someone’s life they are as good as dead. The life that Jesus gives is completely fulfilling and eternal. May we learn not to take it for granted. Colossians 3:4 says “Jesus…is our life.” Here is a fun Bible object lesson for your ...
Views: 4492 - Law of Legal Capacity in Islamic Law - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Umer FiazIslamic Law and Jurisprudence has described a complete system of Legal capacity. According to the it every Muslim is dressed characteristically with legal capacity, which is honor as well as accountability this is very significant as all the general fortifications in criminal law and ownership ...
Views: 4429 - Mercy Flowers – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentPsalm 52:8 says this: “I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.” God’s mercy can be described in many different ways. For example, His mercy is tender. His mercy is great. His mercy never fails and most importantly, His mercy is undeserving by sinners such as you and I. Here is a fun ...
Views: 4422 - Humility, Faith, and Grace: Qualities of an Overcomer - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Gilbert James2 Corinthians 12:9: "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Humility Humility is the genuine acknowledgment of one's weakness, ...
Views: 4406 - Lessons From the Rainbow – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentGenesis 9:14 says this: “The bow shall be seen in the cloud.” There are very few things in nature as beautiful as a rainbow. Not only are they lovely to look at, but they are a wonderful picture of God’s grace and forgiveness for all who will receive it. Here is a fun Bible object lesson to ...
Views: 4369 - YESHUA is YHVH's Plan for Salvation - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Erica KarasYeshua Ha'Mashiach is YAH's Plan for Salvation http://youtu.be/A9dWTU-atHE Yeshua and the New Covenant http://youtu.be/0Qj8tpEU7OI In the beginning G-D made man. "Then God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, in the likeness of ourselves; and let them rule over the fish in the sea, the ...
Views: 4349(1 vote) - Should Teaching Sunday School Be Easy?: An Encouraging Word for Sunday School Teachers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Kathy VincentI have the privilege of offering teacher training workshops to hundreds of Sunday School teachers and children’s workers every year. I love what I do, but sometimes I don’t like what I hear. Take, for example, this question: Do you have something easy I can do for Sunday School? If I am ...
Views: 4271 - 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) - An Inspiring Story About Faith - My Mom's Lost Ring - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Maryellen SmithAccepting the things that happen to you in your life with grace and wisdom is a worthy goal. While we get into challenging situations often which test both grace and wisdom, the goal is to act and react gracefully as much as possible. It strengthens our character to see through to the essence of ...
Views: 4231 - Yesterday Was Better – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentAs Christians, I think many of us have points in our lives to which we could go back. Job certainly did. If anyone should have wanted to go back to the way things were in the past, I would think it was Job. But thankfully, Job learned to trust God like never before. I think he understood that ...
Views: 4215 - Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Curtis R Doll JrThroughout my 20's and early 30’s I fancied myself the Great Artist, my ego swelling with each affirmation. When people gave me the compliment; You have a God-given talent, I would respond with; If you knew how hard I worked to hone my abilities you wouldn't say such a stupid thing! During ...
Views: 4204(1 vote) - Locked Inside My Heart – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentIs Jesus more important than anyone or anything to your children? Do they love Him with their whole heart and have Him locked inside? Here is a fun Bible object lesson to help get your kids thinking about this important truth. Here’s what you do: The object you will use for this lesson ...
Views: 4134 - A.A. History Brief: Oxford Group Principles - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Brief: Oxford Group Principles By Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved What the Oxford Group Principles Were Many within and without the Oxford Group have endeavored to describe the principles of the Oxford Group. One Australian Oxford Group writer spoke of eight ...
Views: 4130 - Faithful Watchmen – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentI learned a long time ago in a history class that many ancient civilizations would surround their cities by a large and wide wall. On top of the wall would be watchmen posted around on the lookout for any approaching enemies. Christians have an enemy and his name is Satan. Our children need ...
Views: 4113 - Bible: How Can We Prove That It's Completely Accurate and Trustworthy for All Truths of Life? Is Belief in the Bible Blind Faith? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you desire to know the truth? How valuable do you believe the truth is? Nowadays, people believe there is no absolute truths--it's just a matter of personal choices. When we believe that everything can be true, then it means that we should agree that stealing and murder are okay because ...
Views: 4085(1 vote) - BELIEVE! – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentI sure hope that the stories in the Bible inspire you and your children to do many great and wonderful things for God. But all too often, I am afraid that all of us, no matter our age, struggle with doubts that God can really use us. Mark 9:23 says this: “All things are possible to him that ...
Views: 4043 - Faith and Intuition - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerTwo years ago actress Gabrielle Union, in an interview with Oprah, spoke about the day she had been raped. She was 19 years old at the time and was working at a shoe store. One evening, around closing time, a man came into the store. “Within seconds, Gabrielle says she knew something was ...
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