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- Catholics’ Faith in Francis (or the Church) is Misplaced - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2018 from Richard Ruhling“Even if a day arrives when the Catholic Church is pure, none of us will live to see it,” says Margery Eagan in her Boston Globe article (1-29-18) discussing the pope’s visit to Chile. Some people can stumble over the truth, get up and go on as if nothing ever happened. Dr. Richard Ruhling, ...
Views: 1100 - Bible Prophecy Trumps Scientists ‘Doomsday Clock’ - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Richard RuhlingScientists advanced a ‘doomsday’ clock to 2 minutes till midnight. How did we get from Stephen Hawking’s 1000-year estimate (11-16-16) to his 100-year estimate (5-4-17) to nearly midnight? http://wapo.st/2Gk5AHO It’s like seismologists giving LA an 85-99% risk of a major earthquake (LA Times, ...
Views: 868 - US Congress Pushing Biometric ID; “Mark of Beast…Wrath of God” Revelation 14 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Richard RuhlingH.R.4760 – Securing America’s Future Act of 2018, is a bill that entails everything from Education and the Workforce to Homeland Security to the military. Its 400 pages include details of a new biometric National ID card to be required for everyone. ...
Views: 1000 - The Next World Empire...2018? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Richard RuhlingSeven “When-Then” Signs of Biblical End-Times Marked 2015 1. A rare solar eclipse on the equinox followed by 2. A blood moon on Passover. “The sun shall be darkened and the moon turned to blood before [paniym, facing] the day of the Lord.” Joel 2:31. 3. The Iran Nuclear Treaty signed by 7 ...
Views: 1007 - Christians Protest Religious Assignment in Public School - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Richard RuhlingAssignment Asserted Christians, Muslims and Jews believe in the same God. Dozens of people spoke against a homework assignment in an Elgin, Illinois school meeting. http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-u46-religion-assignment-st-0124-20180123-story.html Is ...
Views: 1286 - Hawaii's Warning Has Lesson for US - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2018 from Richard RuhlingA false missile alert sent Hawaiians scrambling for 38 minutes. Thousands of Hawaiians panicked...Children climbed into manholes. Cars raced through streets. Stores closed their doors to people desperately seeking ...
Views: 974 - Catholics March for Life, for Pope & Roe v Wade - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2018 from Richard RuhlingIt's the 45th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the pope is offering 'plenary indulgences' to church members who participate in the March for Life in Washington. So what's a plenary indulgence? Googling 'plenary,' it means complete or absolute, and indulgence is “remission before God of the ...
Views: 949 - New Evidence that the Shroud of Turin Is Not What Millions May Think - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Richard Ruhling“New Forensic Evidence” seen by 200,000+ on YouTube is debatable. The video offers testimony by some scientists who came to believe the shroud was that which wrapped the Savior after the crucifixion. On the other hand, some scientists, as with the carbon-14 dating, showed it came from the ...
Views: 889 - Finding God By Surprise? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2018 from Richard RuhlingFrom astronomers to archeologists; from historians to atheists, people often discover God by surprise, but what about calamity? “Have Astronomers Found God?” is a Reader's Digest article (July, 1980) found online. Archeologist discoveries support the biblical record of Abraham's grandfather ...
Views: 844 - Muslims Killing Jews? Is hate & killing the best way to win the world, or is there a better way? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Richard RuhlingAbraham Lincoln, perhaps the greatest of US presidents, said, “The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.” With thousands of Muslims in Iran reported to be converting to Christianity, maybe it’s happening? A third imam in the US has called for the killing of Jews. Abdullah ...
Views: 795 - 2018 Events Predicted in All-Time Best-Seller--the Bible - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Richard RuhlingWar, famine, earthquake, pestilence, society chaos are seen, end-times in Matthew 24. Summary: Trump’s ok of Jerusalem as capital of Israel sets the stage for a papal-influenced United Nations to react with hostility. Jerusalem’s destruction would be a sign of impending judgment on the US ...
Views: 1069 - Celebration of Christmas Festival - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from EZlife indiaChristmas is celebrated on 25th of December every year in remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a major festival for the Christians but these day even the Non-Christians actively take part in the festival and its celebrations. December is considered to be a month of goodwill and ...
Views: 879 - How to Overcome Discouragement - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Juan RosarioDiscouragement is probably one of the biggest life tribulations we need to face on a regular basis. It doesn’t matter how successful we have been in the past; we will need to confront discouragement at some point in our life. Before teaching how to overcome discouragement to some good friends of ...
Views: 1723 - How to Deal with Unexpected Difficulties - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Juan RosarioEven when we know that life tribulations are part of our daily life, sometimes we have the challenge of facing unexpected difficulties. These are like low blows that seem to take our breath out. I remember the occasion when we had to take my grandmother to the hospital because she was feeling ...
Views: 1598 - What The Bible Can Teach You About Budgeting - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Shae HollandBefore there was Dave Ramsey, there was the Bible. This American financial advisor will suggest many options for handling money — except reading what the Holy Bible has to offer. Make room for charity Trying to live on a budget is often difficult because of it requires strict planning, ...
Views: 1119 - US Police State Over Vaccinations; New HHS Czar Favors Pharma - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Richard RuhlingCalifornia Mother Harassed by Police Asking If Her Children Were Vaccinated made headlines as President Trump appointed pro-vaccine, big pharma executive to head HHS Dr. Ben Carson said Obamacare is the worst thing since slavery; Dr. Richard Ruhling says our loss of freedom is becoming clear. ...
Views: 961 - Failed Jubilee; Daughter of Holocaust Survivor Deported, But Is Israel Just For Jews? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Richard RuhlingMillions of Jews were wondering if 2017 would be a jubilee echo of the Balfour Declaration in 1917 and the Six Day War 50 years later in 1967. But 2017 is disappointing with daughter of a holocaust survivor deported because her father became a Christian (Newsweek 11-21-17). Is Israel just ...
Views: 905 - “Did Satan Create Catholicism?” - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe above headline question in Newsweek (10/21/17) went unanswered as the article diverted into a political free-for-all citing Dr. Robt Jeffress, mega-church pastor, a Trump supporter in Dallas. Newsweek also cited him as linking the church to the “Whore of Babylon” in Revelation, says Dr. ...
Views: 1128 - Pope Wants Change on Death Penalty—a Fulfillment of Prophecy? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“Pope Francis said the death penalty is ‘inadmissible’ and called for changes to church doctrine to prohibit it,” Time Magazine Videos This is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy says Dr. Richard Ruhling, author on current events, offering the following information. Protestant reformers saw the ...
Views: 933 - Catholic Theologians Accuse Pope of Heresy - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Richard Ruhling62 Roman Catholic theologians, priests and academics have accused Pope Francis of heresy. WND.com, 9-24-17. Martin Luther was a Catholic (Augustinian) Monk who visited Rome and said, “If there is a hell, Rome is built over it.” He was bothered by the luxurious living, the loose morals, and the ...
Views: 986 - Sign in Sky September 23 Misunderstands Revelation 12 as End of World or Rapture says Prophecy Expert - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Richard RuhlingMedia Mock Meade’s Misunderstanding of a Sign in Sky September 23 as ‘End of Days and Rapture,’ says Dr. Richard Ruhling, author of God Bless America? He explains the ‘Great Sign of Revelation 12’ is not apocalyptic for September 23, but its nine months ‘pregnancy’ points to next ...
Views: 1139 - The United Nations International Day of Peace September 21 - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe UN theme chosen for this year is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” The Bible says, “When they shall say ‘Peace and safety,’ sudden destruction comes on them…” 1Thess 5:3. The United Nations is notorious for saying one thing and doing another. This was seen in ...
Views: 866 - Are You Truly Saved or Can You Lose Your Salvation? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Leslie DutcherCan You Lose Your Salvation Controversy? There is a Salvation controversy within main line Christian church beliefs. Some denominations believe that once a person is saved they are always saved. Other denominations believe that one can lose their salvation after becoming saved. ...
Views: 1632 - Immigration: How the Statue of Liberty Changed America and How We Became Like Biblical Egypt - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“Give me your tired, your poor…yearning to breathe free.” The Statue of Liberty has welcomed “the huddled masses” from every continent since 1865, but immigration has transformed the US. Early Americans took huge risks of death at sea and from Indians or starvation in the New World because ...
Views: 1041 - No-Go Zones for US and How Militant Islam May Be Neutralized - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“The jolting message contained in ‘No Go Zones: How Sharia Law Is Coming to a Neighborhood Near You,’ is one of warning for America, which is in the process of building up its own no-go zones by making the same immigration mistakes now on full display in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, ...
Views: 936 - Your life is about to be turned around! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanHow you started is not important – how you finish is what counts! You can break the chains that bind you and you can create changes that will transform your life if you make the right choices that will enhance your development and improve your thinking and your life. You may be facing ...
Views: 946 - It’s time to surrender to a higher good! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanToo often people think that if they surrender they are showing their weaknesses and flaws. I am here to tell you that it takes a great deal of strength to surrender your worries, fears and concerns to the Holy Spirit. We all suffer troubles and great concerns in our lives whether they ...
Views: 979 - "HE THAT HATH" WILL GET EVEN MORE BECAUSE OF HIS CREATIVITY, Article by Dag Heward-Mills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Daniel HillsThe Advantages of Creativity 1. Creativity will change your life completely. Creativity helps you to change the old things in your life by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. You will benefit from the privileges and outcomes of your ideas. This will make you competitive and you will ...
Views: 632 - Beyond Baloney, What the Solar Eclipse Really Means - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from Richard RuhlingAn email from a friend cites some guru who says next week’s eclipse means “the end of the world!” This is baloney, and probably nothing huge will happen August 21 to endorse the significance of the eclipse. “Signs of the times” should be taken in their context and it is interesting that ...
Views: 1033 - PTSD Ending Has A Price - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Risa RuseI guess we should identify what we need to get rid of when we want to unshackle ourselves from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) That is, the things we need to emotionally throw over-board in order to be able to steer our spiritual ship steady. I was reminded of this analogy when reading ...
Views: 1661(3 votes) - The Ways of GOD are Superior to the Acts of GOD - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIn order to buttress the title of the article, let’s take a brief look into the Christian Bible, at a scripture in Psalms 103: 7 which says: "He made his ways known to Moses, and his acts known to the children of Israel". Although Moses had a lot of access to the ways of GOD, the children of ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - You're Saved But Are You A Christian? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Mari HarveyHave you ever had one of those "aw-ha" moments when something you were familiar with but never really thought about was revealed to you in just an ordinary Sunday night service? This happened to me last Sunday when my pastor, Bro Dennis Knowles, asked the question, "Are you a Christian or just ...
Views: 713 - Investment (Not Expenditure), is the Basis of Accomplishments in Life - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghThere is actually nothing like getting “something for nothing”, in this world! Making a difference, involves the expenditure of time, energy and resources. Generally, Mother Theresa of Calcutta, India, made a difference in the world: specifically she made a difference by helping the poor and ...
Views: 1027 - Drawing Up, From the Well of Wisdom Located “Deep” Within Your Heart - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghThe scripture in Proverbs 20: 5 of the Christian Bible, says: “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out”. A deep look at that scripture will give you the impression that an immeasurable amount of treasures lies within each human beings heart; ...
Views: 1323 - God’s Greatness: Within His Books and Everything Around You! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghMost times, people — including myself — probably don’t seem to don’t give any thought about God and his greatness. We are too engrossed in our own activities, good or bad, to a point that we hardly think about God, the trees, birds and other wonderfully created beings and objects created by God. ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - True Prosperity Depends on How Well You are Connected With God - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghAny human being who is genuinely connected with God (the creator of all things) would have ultimate peace and true prosperity. God is spirit and we can’t see him! In fact, his invisibility makes many people feel like he doesn’t exist. But he’s there! Right out there! He’s connected with men and ...
Views: 1451 - Some of the best Religious gifts for Christians - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Usama MalikChristianity is the globe biggest religion, which is thoughtfully based on the teaching and life of the Jesus Christ as explained in the New Testament of the Bible. The faith encompasses lots of religious traditions that vary largely by geography and culture, as well as many diverse sects and ...
Views: 2532 - Best Christian gifts for women - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Usama MalikOne often asks about the likely gifting options for a religious friend. There are lots of meaningful Christian gifts ranging from a plain jeweled cross pendant to the Holy Bible. Like all gifts, size truly does not matter. It should be personal and grip value in the other person’s life. Here are ...
Views: 2694 - The Cross of Christ - Fashion or Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Mari HarveyHave you ever wondered why the emblem of the cross has such a profound presence in our world today? To Christians, the cross should be a reminder of the call of Christ. In Roman times the cross was a means of death for prisoners to serve not only as a means for killing someone but it was also ...
Views: 760 - The Divorced Woman in a Christian Church - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Mari HarveyCan a divorced woman find purpose? She may feel as if she is of no value in the service of God and that her marital status hangs around her neck like a scarlet letter. This feeling can sometimes be the strongest in a Christian Church. There are so many scenarios of a divorced woman in ...
Views: 816 - Biblical Clues to Christ’s Hebrew Name and Jesuit Mischief with Jesus - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Richard RuhlingChrist implies that we don’t understand the parables—we are asleep with lights out in Matthew 25:5. The next verse says ‘midnight.’ It’s dark, and hence a need of oil in the lamps to find the way to the wedding. There is parallel imagery in the Song of Solomon representing Israel’s wisest ...
Views: 1030 - Drugs & Vaccinations Part of Beast System in Revelation; Fight for Kids & Health - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Richard RuhlingRicardo Beas, a concerned citizen and parent of three school-age children in California seeks to do the impossible. He is shedding light on the illegality and health hazards of mandatory vaccines, believing compulsory vaccination will be overruled by public opinion. Citing our ...
Views: 1659 - How can the church guide mental health? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Fraser WattsIn the case of early mental health issues, or coping with the challenges of life’s daily grind, I would argue that churches – and of course other religious institutions – can do more to support individuals in their communities. The relationship between emotional health and spirituality is, ...
Views: 965 - Psychic Instittion #2 - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPsychic readings “Just try it out,” I suggested. “And be playful with it—don’t check out to make daily life or death decisions with this new software or you’ll be very stressed to find out the signal anyway.” Gemma had her 1st signal sighting even though nervously waiting for any ...
Views: 1399 - The Lord’s Prayer as a Worthy Gift to Give - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Zohar BondOne of Christianity's most positive traits is the way in which it can appeal and offer hope to everyone, regardless of their station in life, education or the hardships they have endured. Its tenets inspire scholars and simpletons alike with their warmth, altruism and the promise of better ...
Views: 1577 - Prayer for Peace - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Zohar BondJerusalem, a Divine City in Need of Salvation and Peace When examining all of the history we are privy to today, anyone would be hard pressed to find a site as holy, or as riddled with contention as the sacred city of Jerusalem. For more than three millennia now it has stood as the final ...
Views: 1024 - The Greatest Discoveries of a Lifetime as Seen by a Retired Physician - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe greatest discoveries that we can make are not those of technology, but how to have health, happiness and purposeful living that brings a better destiny, says Richard Ruhling, MD. At 75, Ruhling is enjoying all of the above better than when he was 35 and had headaches that helped him ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Five Reasons for No Pre-Tribulation Rapture Seen in 5 Bible Examples - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Richard Ruhling#1. When asked about the end of the world in Matthew 24, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel. Daniel and his friends faced life or death situations in chapters 1-6. “Daniel” means God is my Judge, and the book of Judges show they were deliverers like Gideon and Samson. God may deliver ...
Views: 991 - Bad Laws, Lawyers & Judges Ruining US: Examples—Starbucks & Pharma - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Richard RuhlingStarbucks was ordered by a judge to pay a woman $100,000 because the lid to her coffee popped off and she got 1st and 2nd degree burns. A 1st degree burn means erythema or redness; a 2nd degree burn means a blister forms. Too bad we can’t all get a blister from Starbucks and collect $100,000. ...
Views: 1084 - HOW TO GROW YOUR FAITH - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Emperor HarvardHOW TO GROW YOUR FAITH From our knowledge of the levels of faith, we know that faith has a growing capacity. The amazing thing about this is that no matter how strong your faith is, it never stops to grow. More so, no matter how dead your faith is, it can still grow. Truth be told, nothing in ...
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