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"Judge Not Lest..." One Of Life's Most Misunderstood Principles By : Jake Danger “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This saying (originally from the Bible) has struck fear into the hearts of believers and non-believers alike for millennia. But misunderstanding of its meaning and implications is more the rule than the exception. In fact it all adds up to a false ideology. Let’s explore its tenants one by one… 1. In order to avoid judging others, we have a duty to assume that the world is fair and that other people are honest. Never mind whether it’s tru... 10 Commandments - Discover The Real Meaning Behind It! By : Linda E. Joy From the time I was a little child, I had what you would call a religious up bringing. At a very early age we were taught the 10 commandments. Actually the 10 commandments have played such a great part in my life I cannot remember when I learned them. Though I do remember having to learn them by heart for Sunday school, however that was more about trying to memorize what order the 10 commandments came in rather than learning what they were all about. Since the 10 commandme... 12 Compelling Evidences That The Bible Is True By : Rob VandeWeghe Is the Bible true? Can we trust the texts we read today? Does archaeology confirm the Bible stories? Much as been written about the evidences for historical reliability of the Bible and/or to prove that it cannot be trusted. To help you find a path through the labyrinth of information, following an overview of the 12 most compelling evidences for the historical reliability and truthfulness of the Christian Holy Scriptures: 1. The Dead Sea Scrolls: These contain Old Testa... 15 Compelling Evidences That God Exists By : Rob VandeWeghe Does God exist? Does evolution explain our existence? Does God reveal Himself through other observations? Much has been written about the evidences for God's existence and/or to prove that He does or does not exist. To help you find a path through the labyrinth of information, following an overview of the 15 most compelling evidences for the existence of a Divine Creator, God: 1. The Big Bang needed a Creator: Something cannot come from nothing. 2. Structure and order: ... 1948: Israel Fulfills Bible Prophecies By : Britt Gillette Prior to 1948, Israel last existed as an independent nation in 606 B.C. when the first captives of Israel were taken by Nebuchadnezzar. The destruction of Israel at the hands of the Babylonians was completed in 587 B.C. with the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. For 70 biblical years (approximately 69 years on the Gregorian calendar), the Jewish people were held as captives in Babylon. In 537 B.C., the Persian King Cyrus conquered Babylon and issued a decree for the Je... A Brief Guide To 21 English Bible Translations By : Glenn Christianson There are so many translations available today that it can be quite confusing? Which are the best ones? Are some inaccurate? Is "older" always better?" Or maybe "newer" is preferred! I've tried to summarize twenty-one of the most popular ones below. (There are many others out there.) I've also included some editorial comments from time to time that may point out strengths and weaknesses. I hope this is a help to you. God bless you as you study His Word! 1. Amplified Bib... A History Of Some Christmas Traditions By : Jayne Waldorf Christians celebrate Christmas to observe the birth of Jesus Christ, which is an event and not a tradition. But many other activities related to celebrating the Christmas season evolved from certain traditions, many of which are from other countries, particularly from peoples in Europe. Among common items used in Christmas decorations are the holly and the mistletoe. Both are used primarily in wreaths and garlands. The Druids started the tradition of using the mistletoe as... A Look Into Egyptian Religion By : Kadence Buchanan By far, the ancient Egyptian culture represents one of the least understood and most interesting facets of beliefs throughout human history. In this article, we'll give you a basic idea of what modern day man knows about what the ancient Egyptians put their faith in. Our understanding of Egyptian religion is far from complete. Many of the things that we know about their religion seem incomplete; we seem to have found alternate gods they've worshipped that served the same p... A Prayer To Lift A Broken Heart By : Wilma Melendez God of Mercy, I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. Your word promises that you heal the broken hearted and bind up their wounds. I claim these promises in the name of Jesus. Though I am sad, I can rejoice in the promises of the glory of God because if God closes a door, he opens a bigger one. If something bad has happened, God will restore me two times what I have lost. If I have to wait, God will give something better. Thank-you tha... Addiction And Spirituality - The Way Home By : Julie Redstone There is a time and place in which the soul begins to seek a path of return to its lost home, and, finding the way blocked or invisible, yearns once again for the sense of peace and love that it remembers as having been part of its deepest longing. In that moment of time, when the soul turns toward the sun of its longing seeking remembrance and reunion, seeking the sense of peace and completion that it believes is possible, a significant step toward the light of Spirit is tak... Advanced Meditation For Christians Part 1 By : Jeffrey Dorrian Many Christians today would like to take a more active role in their spiritual development. Rather than go outside their faith for meditation practices, they would feel more comfortable praying and meditating with-in the basic tenants of their faith. This can be very hard to do as most mainstream Christian faiths have been slow to accept any spiritual exercise outside of the conventional practices of their given denomination. This article and the ones to follow will be medita... Advent Trivia By : Deanna Mascle 1. What is Advent? A. Preparation B. Celebration C. Mourning D. Darkness A. Preparation TOPICS: In the Christian church, Advent is the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. 2. What feast marks the beginning of the Advent period? A. Feast of John the Baptist B. Feast of St. Andrew C. Feast of St. Matthew D. Feast of Thanksgiving B. Feast of St. Andrew TOPICS: Advent is a period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast ... All Of It By : Kurt Green Last year I attended a conference called the Mindset Mentoring Conference, where a gentleman named Arch Bonnema spoke. He was talking about what God has taught him about giving. Mr. Bonnema and his wife felt the Lord lead them to increase their monthly giving and time substantially. They had just started a new business, and it wasn’t the best idea to give more according to the worlds standards. They made the commitment to give anyway. Over the next five years, they went ... America's Future - One Nation 'Under God' And What It Could Mean By : Julie Redstone Scattered throughout human history, are travesties of all kinds imposed on human beings 'in the name of' God. This has been the dark side of religion - of many religions and religious doctrines - that while they claimed to worship the Divine Source of being and of love, their actual practice was anything but reverent and anything but loving. This is true in the present as it was in the past, even if, in certain instances, outright brutality and murder is not in question. I... An End To Shame: The Journey Of The Soul By : Julie Redstone The presence of shame is a reflection of one thing more than any other – the loss of connection with the deeper layers of self so that one's self-perception becomes based on something less real rather than on something that is more real. Shame is an expression of disconnection from the soul. It is an experience of that disconnection. For even if mistakes have been made or behaviors exhibited that were less than what we would presently wish, these behaviors and mistakes d... Ancient Biblical Grape Juice And Wine Drinkers, Raisin Eaters And Teetotalers (part 1) Scriptures (mostly New Testament) Permitting Wine Drinking By : Pat Malcolm The purpose of writing this article is an attempt to clarify opinions, about whether it is a sin or social offense to drink wine or strong drinks as explained in the Scriptures of the Hebrew Bible. Personal opinions are multitudinous on the subject and will not be exercised in the discussion subject except to let the reader judge for himself and form an opinion based on an honest selection of statements from the Bible. It is well known that birds are attracted toward the a... Are Psychics Real? By : Frederick Gimino If you have ever wondered "are psychics real?" you are not alone. Many people ask them selves this very same question every day. The answer is often not an easy one but for thousands of years, people have turned to psychics, and clairvoyants for love, romance, and life advice. Some say psychics even have the ability to communicate with the spirits of the departed. However, over the years claims of spiritualism and psychic powers have been so widespread and the reports of i... Are There Two J Authors In The Deuteronomist History? By : Sharon White If the first opinion is correct, and it seems to be so because they are stylistically similar, then it is quite possible that all the other 6 books might have been a part of Deuteronomy. One of the most prominent Kings in the Deuteronomist History is Josiah. The son of great king David, Josiah himself became a king when he was only 8 years of age. He was very righteous in the eyes of the Lord. After Hilkiah the high priest discovers the Book of Covenant (2 Kings 22:8), Jos... Are You A True Christ Follower? By : Shawn OConnor I thought about this today...What does it mean to be a True Christ Follower? First of all, I do not want this question to lead to us thinking about others, but rather ourselves. I know it is human tendency for us to want to size up the person sitting down the aisle from you, but as Christians we have no place standing in judgment of who is and who isn't a true Christian. That is for God to determine, our opinions are mere speculation because we cannot see the inner heart of a... Are You Cursed If You Don't Tithe? By : Matt Mason In order to be a student of scripture, at some point you have to study on your own. You see, when you don't study scriptures on your own, you run into a couple of problems. #1. Scriptures that may challenge religious traditions will often get left out of the normal rotation of scriptures that are studied (and everyone who has gone to church for a while knows that there is a specific rotation). #2. The Second Problem that you run into when you don't study the bible on yo... Are You Traveling The Path Of Lease Resistance? By : Bruce Anderson When pastors and church members contemplate building a new church, they often think in terms of a new edifice, a glorious building with stained glass, tastefully painted walls and high ceilings. But in the rush to plan and fund four walls and a roof, some churches might overlook a key element: what to put in the new building. Quality sound, lighting and presentation equipment can make the difference in how people perceive the life-changing message you're presenting. In the... Armageddon: What The Bible Says By : Britt Gillette Through the centuries, the human race has been fascinated with the concept of Armageddon. During that time, the word has been separated from its original biblical context. The true meaning of Armageddon has been replaced by the secular concept of humanity destroying itself. The word is now synonymous with nuclear war, natural disasters, impact from a comet or an asteroid, and any number of creatively conjured existential threats. Yet, the bible doesn’t connect a single one of... Background Of Buddha By : Tony Ha When Prince Siddhartha, Buddha, was younger and still living with his parents who ruled as King and Queen over lands in northern India, he learned sixty-four languages with different alphabets and excelled in math. He grew up excelling in traditional arts and sciences needing no instruction; however, he studied to please his father who then asked him to gain skill in sports; archery and martial arts, as well as academic subjects. Prince Siddhartha liked to weave spiritual ... Bar Mitzvah: From Boy To Man By : Gabriel Adams In Judaism, a boy takes on the responsibilities of an adult in the Jewish community at the age of thirteen. As an observance of this occasion, a ceremony is held often followed by a celebration. Now days, this ceremony and celebration are often mistakenly referred to as a Bar Mitzvah. The Bar Mitzvah is not the event but the boy the event is being held in honor of. The word 'bar' is Hebrew for son and 'mitzvah' is the word for commandment. Thus, at thirteen, a boy become... Battle Prayer To Break A Generational Curse Line By : Michael Bradley In the realm of spiritual warfare against demonic spirits - one of the ways that demons can enter into a person's life is through a generational curse line. A curse line can be formed out between a parent and a child if that parent has engaged and crossed over into any type of heavier transgression against the Lord. The Bible tells us that the sins of the father can be "visited" down the blood line of 3 or 4 generations of future children. The Bible tells us that the wages... Becoming Light: The Sacred Practice Of Alignment By : Julie Redstone In the language of light, and with the understanding that life is filled with the mystery of seen and unseen worlds, ‘alignment’ is a practice which allows us to participate in the greater life of the spiritual universe by reaching toward the higher dimensions of light and by bringing light through from these dimensions into the physical reality in which we live. As we do this, we become more able to commune with God’s love, light, and truth and more able to experience oursel... Benefits Of Doing Yoga To Improve Your Meditation By : Spiritual Now Editors It sometimes sounds confusing that Yoga can benefit you in meditation, as meditation is only a part of Yoga. However, in modern scenario, Yoga-Asanas are often referred to as Yoga in short and people often mean postures when they say that they are practicing Yoga for meditation. The basic benefit of Yoga-Asanas is to keep your body fit for the requirements of meditation. If you are not feeling well physically, you will find it hard to relax your mind and attaining the bliss t... Beware, Be Aware And Be Informed: Theofascism By : GLBTQ PublicTheologian I am a strong believer in the separation of church and state. Living in the US, I find too often many pastors and religious leaders over step this established boundary. When I recently came across the word, theofascism, I knew exactly what it meant due to my theology training and from being a history fanatic. So what does it mean professor in training? Theofascism is a religious ideology that requires absolute allegiance to a particular brand of theology or religion interpret... Bible Prophecy By : Britt Gillette Calls have recently been made for a predictions registry, a means by which we might hold modern-day prognosticators accountable for their predictions. Those who build a strong track record of specific and correct predictions concerning the future would establish greater credibility than those who maintain a poor record. Over time, the world would be able to identify which voices should be given the most weight when making decisions concerning the future. This is a great idea,... Biblical Chronology - Egypt Without A Pharaoh For 300 Years By : Darren Thompson I presented in my two previous articles that I've shifted Egyptian dynasties 1 through 12 along the timeline earlier by 161 years and I have moved Egyptian dynasties 13 through 20 earlier by 124 years. These shifts are in the same direction along the timeline (earlier) and only have a difference of 37 years (161 years compared to 124 years). This difference in the shifts is relatively insignificant and can be accounted for by the uncertainty in the dates of reigns of dynastie... Biblical Chronology - Synchronizing The Great Flood With The Pharaohs Of Egypt By : Darren Thompson It is well known that Egyptian history is closely aligned with Hebrew history. Abraham, Jacob, Joseph and Moses interacted to a significant degree in the history of Egypt. King Solomon was attacked by Shishak of Egypt; Josiah was killed by Pharaoh Necho. Isaiah predicted that the fortune of Egypt would depend on its relationship with Israel in the latter days. Therefore is it possible to adjust the Egyptian Chronology using the Fourth Day Chronology we have developed so far? ... Biblical Chronology - Synchronizing The History Of Israel With Ancient Egypt By : Darren Thompson Egyptian Dynasties 13-20 The rulers from dynasties 13 through 17 are contemporaries of one another to a large extent but one very significant event occurs during this time. The Hyksos rulers arise at the end of the 17th Dynasty and rule for 94 years. The Hyksos rulers are invaders from Canaan that capture Egypt. Their most noteworthy cultural contribution is the domestication of horses. It was the horse and its use in battle that was probably responsible for their rise to ... Book Reviews On End Times And Revelations By : Michael Bradley For those of you who are looking for good bottom-line knowledge on end time events as specifically prophesied to occur by our Lord through His Word, here is a list of some of the best books on this hot topic. All of these authors are true experts in this field and you cannot go wrong with all of their teachings on this subject. Many people have a hard time in understanding the Book of Revelation, but all of these authors will help you interpret and understand this most imp... Buddhism Based On The Pali Canon By : Tony Ha Some think of Buddhism as the right way to escape from a make-believe state of mind. The Buddhism is based on the interpretation and study of the collection of communications of Buddha Dharma. These communications are all translated into English by the Pali Text Society, the contents of which are extracted from around 5,000 pages within 16 volumes of translated communications that are part of the Pali Canon Collection (Tipitaka), boasting a total of 12,800 pages. Regarding... Can We Take Church Multiplication Too Far? By : George Patterson Now that the term 'church multiplication' (CM) has become accepted in mission circles, is there a danger of it becoming a superficial fad? We must never see it as a ministry by itself or our motivating strategy. The Bible does not mention the term. What Scripture does reveal is that where the apostles and their mentees made disciples the way Jesus said to, churches reproduced. History shows the same. And that's as far as we should take it. In all my Perspectives classes o... Can You Sin In Your Thought Life? By : Duane Miller This Weeks Reading List: Torah: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Isaiah 60:1-60:22 Ephesians 1:3-6 Revelation 21:10-27 Not only do we thank God for fulfilling his promise to our forefathers (Avot) we are reminded of the reason why God gave Yisrael the land, for the reason of becoming a nation which will represent him. However, are our outward actions the only important aspect of our becoming an Am Kedosh (holy nation)? The declarations found in Parashat Ki Tavo are so significant,... Catholicism: The Widespread Belief In Jesus Christ By : Susan Esterbill Catholicism is a general term referring to various things depending on the context to which the word is used. Despite the myriad of meanings associated with it, Catholicism is known to be that which encompasses the Catholic faith, its believers and its followers. Variety A number of diverse groups are under this faith, although there are also variations in their ways and beliefs. Included in this list would be major groups, under apostolic succession who consider themse... Charity Never Faileth By : Timothy L. Carver A small tin container sits on a table in my aunt's living room. In the tin are several folded and worn newspaper clippings. The fragile nature of the clippings bespeaks their age and the many times they have been unfolded, read, re-folded and returned to the tin. I no longer remember how I came to open the tin and read the clippings. But I will never forget how I felt when I read them. They tell a story that has helped me better understand what the prophets mean when they ... Christ Jesus Lord, Freedom In Worship By : Vera Raposo Sometimes we are so inhibited. We cover ourselves up. We hang blinds and curtains on our windows. We tint our vehicle windows. We keep to ourselves, don’t dare to be real with others and don’t nurture deep, meaningful relationships even with our Christ Jesus Lord. On the flip side, some of us walk around indecently exposed; we express ourselves very freely through dress, hairstyles, body piercing and tattoos, pickets, and boycotts. So why do we find it difficult to wor... Christian Community On The Web By : Shawn OConnor When you think about all the pros and cons of the internet one topic always seems to surface, the fact of community. There are both positive and negative aspects to online community but there is no denying that online communities have formed a spiritual and relational tidal wave that is sweeping our world. The fact is that the internet allows for community in a unique and powerful way that has never been possible until this millennia. Look at the explosion of sites like My... Christian T-Shirts Can Help You Share Your Faith! By : Jerbob Johnson You can't go outside, to the mall or even churches without observing adults and teenagers wearing Bible verses on their t-shirts or hats. You will also see some appealing catchy slogan on their shirts with reference to Bible verses. You might even come across a number of tshirts with terrible sayings on their shirts. Why do people wear these? It is a way to express who you are and what you consider to be true. This is proliferating the Gospel one t-shirt at a time. They co... Christians And Environmental Ethics - A Strange Combination? By : Gorazd Andrejc You can find very different attitudes towards environment and global warming problem among Christians. There are of course Christians who simply do not care and do not see any real connection between their religion and the idea to save the planet. Religion is about saving humanity, spiritually speaking, not the planet, right? Before moving to the answer to this question, let’s have a quick look at another, even less eco-friendly Christian attitude. Many Christians (evangel... Church Design Principles For Master Planning By : Bruce Anderson If you pick up a Bible, you don’t have to look any further than Genesis 6:14-22 to learn about Gods approach to Master Planning. It was only through God’s tremendous vision and skillful planning that Noah was able to successfully complete the task of building an Ark large enough to save mankind. While this was certainly a God sized task, the principles are the same today. Through Noah, the Lord was able to assess the problem, take stock of materials on hand, and carefully put... Church Design.... Ready-Aim-Fire-Bullseye! By : Bruce Anderson If you pick up a bible, leaf to the first page and read the first three words, what do you learn about God's approach to creation? He started, "In the beginning..." Pastors often find themselves in a bind because they didn't follow this approach with a construction project. Churches feel pressure to build for a variety of reasons. A fortunate few have jammed parking lots and services with people standing for lack of a seat. These churches need more space, while others need... Church Leadership: Five Keys To Success By : Mike Fletcher So you've been asked by your church to take on a leadership role? You feel God's tugging but your knees are shaking. Don't worry! Here are five very practical and encouraging steps that help help you be the leader God intends. Whether a Bible teacher, a small group leader or the facilitator of a Sunday School class, Christian leadership brings lots of challenges. We all get tired. Most Christian leaders are volunteers, meaning they have "day jobs" and family responsibil... Church Pews: A Historical Perspective By : Graciella Chairman Churches have seen a lot of radical changes over the last couple of centuries. Some of the changes have revolved around ideologies while some were reflected in the different styles of church pews that have evolved over the years. Some of the early Christian designers and architects had developed a centralized plan that was based purely on a circular shape, or the polygon or square. The most important aspect of the centralized plan was the centre of the entire structure tha... Commercial Christmas Lighting By : Kimberly Quang For anyone with a retail or service business, you will likely see an upswing in your revenues during the holiday season, but only if your customers are made to feel welcome as they enter. The best way to draw people into your business will be to catch their eye. This can easily be done with a vivid show of commercial Christmas lighting. December marks the month where many consumers have shopping on their minds, but all their thoughts are geared toward the upcoming Christmas h... Contemplative Prayer By : G.I.A. Devotions God speaks loudest when we’re quiet. You’ve heard it said that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason. Logically, it should be easier for us to speak half as much and listen two times more, right? It is an unfortunate tendency of our human nature to use prayer time as an opportunity to purge all our transgressions, frustrations, and desires. While this is certainly the time to vent, plead, and praise, remember to let God get a word in edgewise. “Be sti... Deception In The End Times By : Britt Gillette According to bible, the end times will be marked by widespread deception, counterfeit miracles, and the appearance of false prophets. Each of these evils will contribute to an atmosphere that will deceive an untold number of people throughout the world. Almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus warned us about this time period: “For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones.” Matthew 24:2... Destruction Of Damascus (Isaiah 17) By : Britt Gillette In the last days, the Bible tells us of a horrible series of events that will take place in the lands of Israel and Syria. One of these events is the disappearance of Damascus as one of the premiere cities in the world. The oldest continuously inhabited city on the planet, Damascus has witnessed at least 5,000 years of human history, and some historians believe the city actually dates back to the seventh millennium BC. In fact, Paul was on the road to Damascus when Christ fir... Did They Have A Reason To Lie? By : Rob VandeWeghe Would the authors of the gospels and letters in the New Testament have a motive to fabricate their account? Did they have any personal gain from writing? Obviously, if a motive can be established for inventing the testimonies, the trustworthiness of the document becomes more questionable. Conversely, if the authors had nothing to gain, or even something to lose, the document’s credibility is increased. So what happened to John Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, and Paul after writ... Did You Inherit Your Religion? By : John Penberthy The vast majority of people in the world automatically and unquestioningly inherit their religion from their parents. For something as important as religion, why are we so reluctant to shop around? One Saturday morning I was sipping my coffee and reading the newspaper when the doorbell rang. This was an unusual occurrence as we lived in a somewhat isolated log cabin in the mountains outside Denver. At the door stood two attractive college-age girls who wanted to talk to me... Disproving Psychic Abilities By : Frederick Gimino Psychics provide an opportunity to explore a mysterious world that lies just beyond our five senses. Opening a door to the supernatural realm of spirits and other worldly phenomenon psychics hold the key to the future that is yet to be. Some skeptics say psychics do not exist but many experts disagree. Considering the expansive collection of unexplained phenomenon, in the world, it is hard to dispute the possibility of psychic powers. We do know that we only use about ... Doorways To The Presence Of Spirit By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. "How can I be more spiritually connected? How can I hear the voice of my spiritual guidance?" I frequently hear these questions from my clients and from people who attend my workshops and intensives. Everyone who is on a spiritual path wants to experience the presence of Spirit in his or her life. We want to know that we are not alone. We want to know that we are being loved and guided in our highest good each and every moment of our lives. How can we have this experien... Eight Keys to a Successful Church Building Program By : stevea A church building program is, for most churches, an endeavor filled with uncertainty and lack of experience. In this article we explore 8 key considerations in preparing for, and buidling new church facilities. Empowered By Confidence: You Are Loved By God Even In Your Weakness By : Cheryl Ott For 6 months during my prayer time, I was in deep anguish over my sin, my weaknesses, and my failures. I would groan in agony. Why? Because, the things I desperately did not want to do were the very things I found myself doing. And, the things I sincerely wanted to do I felt powerless to accomplish. I felt like a hopeless hypocrite. I feared that God was weary of my coming to Him again and again with the same issues. I hated my sin. I despised my weaknesses. I mourned my f... Enduring Hardships With God’s Love By : Mashubi Rochell At this time of intense planetary change, many of us are being challenged and are finding ourselves enduring hardships of one kind or another. Whether it be a health challenge, financial concerns, loss of a loved one, or life difficulties that endure for a very long time without changing, all these hardships bring with them pain, suffering, sadness, anger, grief or even despair. When we don't know how to get through a situation that feels overwhelming, our heart cries out for... Faithfulness - The 7th Fruit Of The Holy Spirit By : Michael Bradley In the times we live in with half of all marriages still ending up in divorce and with many people getting backstabbed in the workplaces with people they thought they could initially trust - this particular quality is one that is really needed in our day and age. This quality is not only needed in our own personal relationship with God, but it is also needed in our personal relationships with our friends and our families. Once you are saved and have entered into a true per... Fearfully And Wonderfully Made By : GLBTQ PublicTheologian I was recently reminded of the scripture that speaks about being fearfully and wonderfully made by God (Psalm 139:14). What did the author mean as he was writing this Psalm? What experience would provoke him to us the works fearfully and wonderfully? I could not help but to think about all my fellow gay brothers and sisters who need to here this message. Not that it is limited to a certain group, but for me, I feel that my location in which I sense God’s calling is within ... Finding A Sheikh By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen - “The qualities, actions, and conduct of a true Sheikh will be that of God. He will not do his work for money, hunger, house or wealth. His wealth, his health, his life and his nourishment are God. The search for God will be his only quest. How does this Sheikh, this man of wisdom, attain his connection to God? He establishes complete faith in God. His faith is unwavering with no doubt or suspicion. It is firm, unshakable, ïmän-faith. Through this faith, he feeds on God’s qual... Focusing On Religion By : Kadence Buchanan According to the online etymology dictionary, religion, in its modern sense, is the "recognition of, obedience to, and worship of a higher, unseen power." Numerous studies over the centuries have supported that religion is a human phenomenon of interaction and spiritual exchange based on a group of beliefs or attitudes concerning a real or imagined object or person. In particular, religion is a system of thought considered to have a supernatural, sacred, or divine character, ... For As A Man Thinketh…… By : Karen Lynch For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 For us to start to consciously create the life of our dreams, we must take total responsibility for our lives. And as we take full responsibility for what happens to us we discover that we create our lives by our thoughts. Everything on the outside is a reflection of what is happening on the inside. So many of the great teachers and writing of the past have told us that, from Proverbs 23:7 in the Bible to Buddha ... Forcing Our Emotions To Fit With God’s Word By : Duane Miller This Weeks Reading List: Torah: Numbers Deut 29:10-30:20; Deut 31:1-31:30 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9; 55:6-56:8 B’rit HaChadashah: Romans 10:1-12; 10:14-18 This week’s parsha contains the last speech that is given by Moshe before his death. Within Sefer Devarim (book of Deuteronomy) Moshe has given four speeches. Moshe’s last speech actually begins at the end of last week’s parsha, Parashat Ki-Tavo. The locations of the 4 main speeches in Sefer Devarim are summarized... Genies In The Koran By : K. F. Zuzulo A PART OF CREATION They are there – called out in Islam’s holiest book. They are the djinn. Among the Muslim devout, there can be no question that these beings are among God’s creation, right alongside humans and angels. The djinn are genies, jinn, jnun. The term means “the hidden.” And, indeed, these mythological figures have been hidden in human consciousness since ancient, pre-Islamic times, revealing themselves through stories and superstition, but also through fervent... Gentleness - 8th Fruit Of The Holy Spirit By : Michael Bradley "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." (Galatians 5:22) Many men may draw back a bit from this next fruit, which is the quality of gentleness. Whether some of the liberals like it or not, Jesus was incarnated into a human flesh body - but this incarnation was done as a man - fully man and fully God. He was not incarnated into the body of a woman - no matter how any liberal tries to spin ... Get Addicted To Love By : Raquel Soto Foundational Text: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:37-40 KJV Love. It will be all the rage this month, with the chocolate and flower ads bombarding us from all directions. Ads trying to convince me... Global Purification: The Separation Of Light And Darkness By : Julie Redstone Today, we are immersed in a process of planetary change taking place on the world stage behind events that are often in the news. This process of global purification has, as its goal, the eradication of those areas of darkness within the collective consciousness that are the cause of separation, division, and enmity, both from one another and from the sacred life that God would have us live. The purpose of this transformation and its aim is the replacement of these attitudes... Goodness - The 6ht Fruit Of The Holy Spirit By : Michael Bradley The Bible says that it is the goodness of God that will lead sinners to repentance and salvation. The quality of goodness is another real powerful quality to have operating through you. This particular quality has a real drawing power to it. Not only does the goodness of God draw people direct to Him, but this fruit of goodness operating in a believer can draw people direct to God through the actual believer. Spirit-filled saints who are walking with many of these fruits o... Gospel Extreme, Connecting Christians Around The World By : Diana Barnum Move over MySpace, Classmates, FriendFinder, Yahoo! 360 and other social networking sites! A new place for Christians all over the world has moved into the cyber-neighborhood at GospelExtreme dot com, a new social bookmarking site called Gospel Extreme for interaction 24/7. Gospel Extreme is a free web-based service where shared lists of user-created Internet bookmarks are grouped together. ""When you walk past a problem you establish a new standard" - Bishop J. Alan Neal"... He Shall Be Called A Nazarene By : Connie Limon In the land of Juda, the least among the princes of Juda came forth a Governor that was destined to rule the people of Israel. The King Herod called the wise men to ask of them what time would the star appear. He then sent them to Bethlehem to search for the young child, Jesus. The wise men were supposed to send word back to King Herod when they found Jesus so the King could go and worship him. The wise men did as the King ordered them to do and saw a star in the east w... Healing Into Light: The Purification Of Individuals And Of The Earth By : Julie Redstone Today, many people on the planet are in need of healing and are suffering through difficult times - some physically, some emotionally, some due to what appear to be external circumstances. In reality, the earth itself is undergoing a global purification which is causing many to experience an upsurge of both emotional and physical difficulties. We are not yet accustomed to thinking of everything that is physical as having a spiritual root, and yet this is what is taking place ... Hinduism- The Basic Ideas By : CD Mohatta Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Mahabharata was written more than 5000 years back. The Hindus call God as Brahman. Brahman is our soul. Brahman makes the whole world. There is nothing but Brahman in the world according to Hinduism. We do not see our true nature because of Maya. The goal is to break the curtain of Maya and see the self. Guru helps in doing that. The foundation of Hinduism is non-dualism. God is same as we are. God shows himself as thi... Holding The Light: The Present Nature Of Global Purification By : Julie Redstone Today, we are witnesses to things that seem unexplainable to the heart or conscience - the violence and widespread chaos and death in Iraq being among the most central. We see things being done to human beings through the agency of other human beings that create shock and disbelief. The knowledge of purification at work brings some sense to the picture, but can't entirely ease the heart's pain or the suffering brought about by human decisions in which another way could have... Hope For The Earth By : Mashubi Rochell The future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to make more of a contribution to the whole of life than our smaller self would have us believe is possible. Yet, the truth is that each heart and each life makes a difference of immense prop... How To Escape The Destruction: Part 2 Of 3 By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen - Therefore, precious jeweled lights of my eyes, Allah alone has laid the most exalted of all paths before us. His quality is the one path. His actions, conduct, and good behavior are the one path. His trust, His justice, His three thousand benevolences with which He shows compassion, and His attributes that make each heart become aware—these are the one path. This is the one path which cautions us and makes us aware of our mistakes. That is the path of truth which leads u... How To Find The Meaning Of Life By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen - When a honeybee searches for honey, it sits on flower after flower, trying to detect their nectar. Its whole intention is to obtain honey. It does not search for feces; its only love is for the honey, the fragrance, and the pollen. It does not need feces. It flies for long distances to find flowers. It sits on a flower and draws the honey, then carries the honey in its mouth and the pollen on its feet, returns to its hive and deposits them there. Little by little, it makes la... How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 10 By : John Harricharan In the United States, we just celebrated the "Thanksgiving" holiday. Many other countries have their own versions of "Thanksgiving." But thanksgiving is not something that should be celebrated on one particular day of the year. It is good that a day has been chosen for this, but it is up to each and every one of us to be "giving thanks" all year long. Sometimes we look around at our financial situation and think that there is nothing to be thankful for. Other times we glan... How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 11 By : John Harricharan Sometimes, the simplest things are the most profound. Many times, the most obvious things are often ignored. A good percentage of the time the most common sense principles are the ones most disregarded. Perhaps, it's because we are so intent on making a living that we forget about making a life. One of the most forgotten principles for personal success is a word ignored by almost everyone--Goodwill. It is a principle so underused, yet so powerful, that it could take us to ... How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 15 By : John Harricharan God wakes up at 3.30 am in the morning. He takes a stroll from New York to Mumbai. He covers this distance in less than forty five minutes. Maybe he stops the clock during that time,who knows ! He then opens a envelope. It has six names written on it. "Wake them up !" he orders the angels. The angels enter into the mind of these six chosen people and clean the lenses of these individuals. They become God's favourite child instantly! God then opens his laptop and checks his ma... How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 23 By : Growing up, he had always thought that if he didn’t become a doctor what he would love to be is a writer, and so in the cottage in his private room he started writing a novel. After the first two chapters he was talking to one of the neighbor farmers and the neighbor farmer was thrilled.It was the first time in his life he had ever met a writer.Well, of course he was a doctor, but at the moment he was writing, and the farmer was excited about this fact, the fact that this par... How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 7 By : Vishwriter J Krishnamurthi the world renowned spiritual teacher of the 20th century once said “Thought denies love….” It was a bold statement made by him but this man lived up to his words and loved each and every individual during his life time. His teachings are worth its weight in gold… John Harricharan whom many of you would now be quite familiar with does not talk of love. He speaks at length of universal principles for he very strongly believes that what works at a higher level... How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 9 By : John Harricharan In times when it seems our entire world is falling apart, there is a great need for us to stop and take note of where we are. Things can happen around us and things can happen to us, but the most important things are those that happen within us -- in our thoughts and perceptions. It is true that each and every one of us, at one time or another, has faced problems of major complexities. Some have had to deal with matters of health or relationships, whereas others may have d... I Broke A Chair In Church. Will God Hate Me? By : Amy Nutt No matter how modern and educated a society, superstitions prevail. For many people, it doesn’t matter what they’re doing or where they are… superstition can be hard to fight. Even in church. Many people who are superstitious yet are also members of the church will say that some of their superstitions are based on the Ten Commandments. Unfortunately, if you wanted to look in the Bible to find out which of the Ten Commandments might cause a superstition or two, you might h... I Worship By : Vera Raposo I worship. The very word "worship" conjures up many different definitions. The dictionary defines worship, “to adore; idolize” We usually refer to it as an act, done purposefully for a set block of time. But as Christians, “worship” should actually describe our lifestyle. When I was a little girl, going to church on Sunday was “worship.” It was what we did – every Sunday – as a family. That hour in the church building with its liturgies, hymns and memorized prayers was our... If You Put God Last, You Will Go Nowhere Fast By : Cameron C. Taylor When there is a person with an amazing talent, extraordinary intelligence, or a developer of some great invention, the world often attributes these achievements to the individual. The world says, “He has done it,” and the individual says, “I have done it.” No honor or credit is given to God. The myth that success is a result of an individual’s energies, labor and mental capacity is a common one. The cartoon character, Bart Simpson, personifies this attitude with the mealtime ... Is God Your Friend? By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. What are your concepts of God that you learned as a child? Many people absorbed a concept of God as a powerful old man with a white beard who sits on a throne and judges you. Even if you didn’t grow up with this concept of God, the chances are at some point you absorbed the belief that God is judgmental, punishing and controlling – perhaps similar to your parents. Yet The Bible clearly states that God is Love and God is Spirit: John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those w... Is The Singularity The Rapture? By : Britt Gillette In the near future, the advance of human technology will become so rapid the unaided human mind will be unable to comprehend its implications. The point in time at which this occurs is generally known as “the singularity,” and many believe it will usher in a new and exciting era for the human race. Throughout the world, many intellectuals and futurists have noted their belief in the nearness of the singularity, with quite a few predicting it will occur within our generation. ... Is Your Staff Prepared To Build A Church? By : Bruce Anderson It's hard to believe but your building project has finally begun. The strategic analysis is complete, the permits are posted, and the church body has warmly embraced the concept of spiritual giving. And for some reason the equipment operators seem to converge outside your window to rev their engines or drive in reverse (with that ear-piercing beeping) every time you pick up the phone or open your Bible. The sounds of construction equipment should be a gentle reminder that ... Islam 101- What Is Islam? By : Laura Cosse This short article is the first in a seven part series called Islam 101. As the name indicates, this series of articles is meant to, Insha Allah, give a brief, succinct overview of some of the basic beliefs of Islam. So what exactly is Islam? The name itself comes from the root word “salam” which means “peace” in Arabic. “Islam” actually means “submission”, which is understood as submission of the human being’s will to the will of God. So, a complete definition for the wor... Islam 101- What Is The Qur'an? By : Laura Cosse Islam is a misunderstood and often vilified religion here in the west. One of the most common ways of attacking the religion is by taking quotes from the Qur’an, the primary source of religious knowledge for Muslims, and trying to prove from a single verse that the entire religion is violent or hateful. Unfortunately, when a person who wants to attack Islam pulls a random verse from the Qur’an as “proof,” they do not take into account the context that the verse was given in, ... Islam 101- Who Is Allah? By : Laura Cosse One of the greatest misunderstandings of Islam in the west today is the perception of whom or what is Allah. Many people think that Allah is the “Muslim God”, as if He were a separate entity from the “Christian God”. In fact, Allah is the standard word for God amongst all Arabic speakers; Muslims, Christians and Jews. If you pick up an Arabic version of the Bible you will find the name Allah used for God. Surprised? Islam teaches that there is only one God, the same God th... Islam 101- Who Is Muhammad? (PBUH) Part 1 Of 2 By : Laura Cosse Muhammad (PBUH) is, without a doubt, the most controversial figure in world history. No other personality throughout time has conjured up such overpowering emotion from the masses. On the Muslim side he is absolutely the most venerated and beloved man ever, a mercy sent to the entire world from God and the final prophet to all of mankind. The western view, however, has been anything but philanthropic. Rather, there has been a continuous “smear campaign” raged against this man... Islam 101- Who Is Muhammad? (PBUH) Part 2 of 2 By : Laura Cosse It was here, in Medina, that Islam began to truly flourish. It was here that the laws of Islam were first put into practice, allowing the city and religion to blossom. Muhammad (PBUH) successfully brought peace amongst the warring factions of Medina, and quite a few of them became Muslim in the process. He drafted the Constitution of Medina which proclaimed the rights and duties of each of the citizens and detailed the relationship between each of the eight tribes of Medina a... Jesus' Resurrection - The Evidence Of The Missing Body By : Rob VandeWeghe All four gospel writers unanimously agree that Joseph of Arimathea claimed the body of Jesus after His death. Here is the account of Luke 23:50-56 (see also Matthew 27:57-61, Mark 15:42-47 and John 19:38-42): “Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea and he was waiting for the kingdom of God. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body. Then... Jesus' Resurrection - Were The Apostles Deceived? By : Rob VandeWeghe The lives of the twelve Apostles as well as those of Paul and James provide clear evidence they were convinced Jesus really returned from the dead, but perhaps they were deceived. They believed it to be true, but had they been fooled? Over the centuries there have been several variations of this notion, usually known as the swoon theory. All have been abandoned or died a quiet death. The general idea is that Jesus survived the cross and was later revived. His appearances t... Jesus’ Miracles, Signs Of Divine Powers? By : Rob VandeWeghe “This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in Him” (John 2:11). Anyone who does not believe in God finds the concept of a miracle, any event that contradicts and even suspends the laws of nature, impossible to accept. That is, if God does not exist, only nature controls life. Therefore no miracle is possible and any account of a miracle cannot be true. This logical argument aga... Joy - The 2nd Fruit Of The Holy Spirit By : Michael Bradley "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." (Galatians 5:22) In the rough and tough world we live in with all of the crime, disorder and bad things that can happen to anyone of us at anytime - many Christians have lost a lot of their joy in the Lord as a result of some of the beatings they have taken in this life. I remember I had a bank teller tell me one time that she very seldom sees pe... Let God Control Your Day By : G.I.A. Devotions In this world of hectic rushing and material clutter, we need to be careful to let God direct our paths. Distractions are around every corner that capture our attention and steal our focus away from Him. It may seem like it’s easier to put our own hands on the wheel instead of letting God steer our course. Imagine driving down a narrow road that gets curvier by the mile. We pass road signs, then hazard postings, then flares, but we take no head of them and continue at... Linen - The Holy Cloth By : Gabriel Adams Linen comes from the fiber of the flax plant, and is the oldest “vegetable” material used for clothing. It is natural that since it has been around so long that it would have been mentioned in the Bible. Linen was not easily dyed, and so was usually left white, which was its natural color, and this might be part of the reason it was seen as a symbol of purity. There are frequent mentions of it in this context in the Old Testament. As far back as the Hebrew captivity and th... Living A Life Of Passion And Purpose For The World To See By : Jennifer Bays As the producer and founder of “Godward” featured on NBBTA Radio, it’s easy to see that Rev. Jackie O’Neal is committed to sharing the Gospel message with potentially thousands of listeners around the world. O’Neal balances ministry, family and business life with grace and energy. Indeed, her ability to competently juggle the multiple activities in her life can be envied by most other busy women. A formidable woman at age 49, she has managed to accomplish more than most wo...
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