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- Why Aren't You Happy Now? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesMany of life's problems stem from our inability to live one day at a time. We're either peering far into the future or dwelling on the regrets of the past. Yet, just think of the stress we could eliminate or the joy we could manifest if we would fully embrace the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:11 ...
Views: 1324 - Deliverance From Unclean Spirits - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesI believe there are two reasons we suffer from negative thoughts and toxic emotions. The first reason is our lack of control over our minds. The second reason is spiritual warfare. "For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against rules and principalities, against wicked forces in the ...
Views: 18586 - The Benefits Of Christian Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesIf you are like most believers you might be thinking, meditate! Isn't that for monks and Eastern religions? You might have been led to believe that meditation is limited to certain sects but I hope to change your mind. I believe that this silent prayer is essential to a genuine and fruitful walk ...
Views: 4650 - Discovering Your Purpose In God - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesWhen Christians talk about finding their purpose, it's usually related to a destination or circumstance to reach. For example my purpose is to become a teacher, my purpose is to own my own business, my purpose is to become a minister, etc. However, I don't believe that the following examples ...
Views: 2836 - Is God's Word Falling On Good Soil? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Rhonda JonesIf you've been a believer any length of time you've heard the parable of the sower. It's the story that Jesus used to illustrate how God's word enters a person's life and what affect it will have once there. In Mark 4 verses 1:20 Jesus told his disciples, "Behold, there went out a sower to sow: ...
Views: 2245 - Esoteric Christianity - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Josef GrafThis article examines Christianity at its root, as well as some esoteric aspects, using anthroposophy and the insights of Rudolf Steiner as a resource. It does not attempt to assess religions that have branched out from the original impulse. It only seeks to delve into what lies at the heart ...
Views: 1110 - Minister to the Chronically Ill: 20 Ways in 20 Minutes - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Lisa CopenRest Ministries, the largest Christian organization that specifically serves the chronically ill, recently did a survey and asked people to "List some of the programs or resources a church could offer to make it more inviting comfortable" They have provided a sampling of some of the 800+ ...
Views: 1217 - When Church Autonomy Is Tyranny - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIgnorance is the enemy of liberty. That truth has never been so forcefully made as it has been with the rescue of the hundreds of children from the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound in Eldorado, Texas. As the clergy abuse crisis within the Roman Catholic Church has proved, Americans are ...
Views: 827 - Time And Eternity - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Lawrence Hilliard"One must always be drunk, that says it all, there is no other point. In order not to feel the horrible burden of time that bruises your shoulders and bends you to the ground, you must get drunk incessantly." --Charles Baudelaire More precious than any acquisition of man, yet far more mutable ...
Views: 859 - Africa, you have not been forgotten - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Bernard SchneeAfrica; Today we come before you to invite you. As servants of the Lord we are coming to you to let you know that you have a right. You are no longer slaves but you are sons and daughters. We come to you to let you know that your right is to believe; your right is to hope, your right is to have ...
Views: 1152 - The Healing Power Of Beauty, Nature And Orderliness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Cathy RoysJesus was always drawing attention to nature...because he saw a power for restoration and healing in it that humans have lost touch with. “Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” There is ...
Views: 1435 - Tarry Until God Comes - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Rhonda JonesThe other day I was having a conversation with a friend regarding the lack of spirituality in the church. I was telling my friend that I had spent over 20 years being a faithful member in one church or another. I participated in many groups and committees, was on the witnessing team, ...
Views: 5609 - Book Review: The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Christianity. Christianity is a religion based upon the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. ...
Views: 1278 - Definition: Christianity - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioChristianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. As of the early 21st century, it has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion adherents, representing about a quarter of the world's population. It is the state religion ...
Views: 2471 - If Easter is a Pagan Holiday, Who was Jesus? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockCAUTION: This article and the information it contains is not for Christians who simply believe and look forward to enjoying a peaceful Easter, which is such a beautiful, spiritual holiday. If this is you, please stop reading now. If you are still here, this article is for Christians and ...
Views: 1630 - *** The Greatest Habit Of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Dr. Mike Smalley“People don’t decide their future. They decide their habits. . . and their habits decide their future.” I still remember the impact this Wisdom Key had on my life when my mentor shared it with me for the first time. Successful men and women of the past and present always ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Should Christians Use The Law Of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Mike MartinezThousands of emails poured into Oprah Winfrey's website after the February 8th show featuring "The Secret" and the law of attraction. Many wondered whether it was right for a person to use the law of attraction to direct their lives. Many Christians asked if it was a sin to use this law. The ...
Views: 22907(7 votes) - Whispers of the New Christianity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe new Christianity will include unselfish prayer, followed by not worrying whether or not the prayers will be answered. And God will be described as providing our building blocks, but it is up to us after that. And Christians will begin facing and accepting their destiny, and then taking ...
Views: 892 - Understanding The Afterlife Under A Christian Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Ligia Houben“Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures.” Corinthians 15: 3-4 Human beings ...
Views: 7043 - 2 Ways Low Self Esteem Hinders You - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownIf you answer yes to any of these ten questions, you may be a victim of low self-esteem... 1. Are you afraid to take risks? 2. Do you usually anticipate the worst in any given situation and fear the outcome? 3. Do you simply fear the unknown? 4. Do you worry so much about what others ...
Views: 2075 - The Book Of John And Your Prosperity - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownMost scholars will agree the Gospel of John is a very important document on Christian theology... often times, more so than the synoptics, which are the works of Matthew, Mark, and Luke! Why? Probably because the way John the Disciple portrays Jesus Christ! John discusses two ...
Views: 1299 - A Christian Perspective On "The Secret" And the Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownIf you've heard of the best-selling book called "The Secret" you know it has become huge! The concept is, by using this "secret," which is The Law of Attraction, you can create ANYTHING you want in your life: more money, a bigger house, more business, a new mate, literally anything ...
Views: 3097(1 vote) - Your Words Are Containers Of Power - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Ann StewartWith the tongue we bless God and curse men. "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to so be." (Jas. 3: 9 - 10) What does that mean, really? It's understandable that we should not curse our fellow men. Yet, whenever you utter a negative word in ...
Views: 3181(2 votes) - Understanding Prosperity Christianity - Are Christians Supposed to Be Rich? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Jinger JarrettProsperity Christianity has gotten a bad rap. A lot of people seem to think it means that for Christians to be rich, they have to have a lot of money or else God hasn't fully blessed them. After watching the recent events play out in the press, for stars like Mel Gibson, Britney Spears, and ...
Views: 2071 - How to Create Your Own Good Luck - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownI believe we create our own luck, whether it's good or bad. Consciously, or unconsciously, we may have ourselves at some time or another, produced our current conditions, either in our bodily health or other circumstances. Because not much happens by chance, most things, good or bad, comes ...
Views: 1399 - How to Get out of a Rut - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownDo you feel like you are caught up in the same old routine day after day and feel like you're getting nowhere? Do you feel like you are capable of having more, doing more, and being more? When we get the fact that God created us as human "beings" (not human "doings"), we will begin to ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - You Attract What You Are - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownIt's been said that, "To attract attractive people, you must be attractive. To attract powerful people, you must be powerful. To attract committed people, you must be committed. Instead of going to work on them, you go to work on yourself. If you become, you can attract." Many people want ...
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