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What Must I do to Be Saved? By : Corey Richardson If conviction of sin has led you to ask, “What must I do to be saved?” you have probably received a myriad of answers. Don’t stand in doubt of your soul’s salvation! Read to learn how the Bible answers your heartfelt question. The Power of the 7 Spirits in Prayer – Truth and Wisdom By : Jon Straumfjord If we are ever going to receive the answers we are seeking in prayer, our prayers MUST be in agreement with the revealed will of God. The Lord isn't going to let anyone manipulate Him into doing anything He has already said He won't do, no matter how hard we may try to misconstrue God's words. We must come into His presence in the Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Wisdom. Have You Failed? By : Michael A. Verdicchio Far too many people look at a set back or a disappointment as a failure and then they just quit. They abandon their dreams, they discard their goals, or they put their plans in a drawer and just quit! You don’t have to! The Power of the 7 Spirits in Prayer – Life and Holiness By : Jon Straumfjord If we ever expect to receive good things from the Father, we must come into His presence from a position of Life and Holiness. Only the Living can come before the Lord and expect good things, and those who claim to be alive must demonstrate freedom from death by being Holy, not by our own righteousness, but rather the righteousness of Christ. Secret To Knowing Everything In All Of Reality By : Enoch Tan The secret of genius lies in using the principle of correspondence to understand all things. By understanding that which is below, you are able to comprehend that which is above, and vice versa. You’re able to know all of reality without going to every place. You can know the whole world without stepping out of the door. The world’s within you. Everything you see on the outside is a reflection of what is on the inside. Don't Let Bookend Prayers Kill Your Bible Lesson By : Glenn Brooke Make the opening and closing prayers around your Bible teaching time helpful and powerful -- not just conventional time-fillers. Are you Hanging in There? By : Michael A. Verdicchio When you ask someone, “How are you doing?” they often answer back, “Oh, I’m hanging in there.” There are times when we are dealing with challenges. But why would we want to admit that the best that we can do right now is just to “hang in there?” Didn’t God promise a lot more? The day I got Left Behind By : Aaron Taylor The Day I got Left Behind tells the story of when Aaron and his brother heard a piercing trumpet blast and believed that they were Left Behind at the rapture. This article explores the political implications of Left Behind theology. The Power of the Seven Spirits in Prayer By : Jon Straumfjord We can have all our needs met by our Father in Heaven, but we must ask in Faith in an attitude of absolute trust in the Love of God, without asking the Lord to compromise any of the Seven Spirits of God. The Father will give us everything we need, at the proper time, but it must be in line with His ultimate goal of transforming us into the image of His Son. The Hindu festival “Diwali”, a time to celebrate and rejoice By : Rahul Roy It is a time to exchange greetings, best wishes and gifts with family and friends, somewhat like the Christian festival of Christmas. Traditionally, houses are cleaned thoroughly then decorated with oil lamps called diyas and candles and streets are brightened with fairy lights. The ground outside homes and temples is decorated with Rangoli patterns, often made with colored rice and flour and water to attract the attention of the Goddess Lakshmi. Are There Biblical Directives for a Christian Website? By : RC Calamaio Most of us want to work in a manner that benefits our targeted audience. We want our efforts to build something worthwhile - and that brings us satisfaction. Concerning a Christian Website, does the Bible give any directives about this? How could it? That Book was completed two thousand years ago! Well, you may find some surprises here. This material may even cause thinkers ... to rethink! Two Things to Get Right When Your Planning a Bible Lesson By : Glenn Brooke Planning a Bible lesson should include knowing your objectives, and planning questions to promote interaction with the Bible passages or topics you are teaching. Here are simple ways to get both objectives and questions lined up. When the god of Empiricism Fails - Science Blocks Its Ears By : Rev Michael Bresciani A recent report out of one American university students were advised not to debate with creationists about the origins of life. Debates have become a great medium just to bring the latest findings of creationism to the table. He Took the Blame By : Corey Richardson Our sense of justice won’t not stand for the innocent being wrongly accused, yet there was one who was willing to take the blame for crimes he did not commit. Read to find out why he didn’t speak up in his own defense. Wherever You Are Is The Center Of The Universe By : Enoch Tan The entire universe is a projection of consciousness. We experience the universe as a projection through us because each of us is a center of consciousness. Therefore we are all centers of the universe. There really is no here or there because everything is at one point where consciousness is. We all do not exist in different places but are all present at one point. Prayer in Orthodox Christianity By : martinregkat Ivan Mazurenko is a permanent writer on the subject of Orthodox Church for several magazines. For more data browse our site dedicated to sermons. Ivan Mazurenko is a researcher and writer on the subject of Christian charity. For more data see our site dedicated to Christian history. The Good Muslim? By : Aaron Taylor In defense of ordinary asks a simple question. Why don't we hear more preachers talk about God using ordinary people to do ordinary things? Aaron believes that ordinary gets a bad rap and proposes a new thesis. God uses ordinary people to do ordinary things, but ordinary things really matter. Making Home a Sacred Place By : Carolyn Lee Boyd In our busy lives, women often ignore the possibility of their homes become sacred spaces. In this article, we discuss what makes a place sacred and provide a few tips for creating a home sanctuary. Is a Christian Website Biblically Viable? By : Robin Calamaio Does the Bible say anything about a Christian website? How could it? That Book was completed two thousand years ago! Well, you may find some surprises here. This material may even cause thinkers ... to rethink! What is Halloween & Samhain? By : Donna Oxley This article explains the origins of both the Festival of 'Samhain' and the 'Feast Of The Dead' and that of 'Halloween', 'Hallow'en', 'All Hallows Eve'. How to Pray While You Teach By : Glenn Brooke Tips for Bible teachers to make it easy to remember to pray while you are teaching, not just before and after the lesson The 4-Part Bible Lesson Structure for Maximum Learning By : Glenn Brooke An effective Bible lesson uses these 4 parts : Hook, Main Lesson, Application, Launch. Learn how to create powerful lessons with this structure. Symbols of the Seven Spirits of God By : Jon Straumfjord There are many symbols of the 7 Spirits of God, first revealed in the very first chapter of the very first book of the Bible, Genesis, with many more listed throughout the scriptures, even unto the very last chapter of the last book, Revelations. However, it would appear that most people seeking the Lord's blessings don't really seek the Lord God, the Provider of those blessings, and rarely receive the blessings they desire. Four Keys to Receiving Criticism About Your Teaching -- Without Hurting The Messenger Or Yourself By : Glenn Brooke Every teacher will be criticized sometimes. This is valuable feedback! Use these four tips to make sure you handle criticism in a godly way. Is There More than One Gospel in the Bible? By : Corey Richardson Is there more than one gospel taught in the Bible? If so, do you know which one is the good news for today? No Yachting in Heaven! By : Rev. David B. Smith No Yachting in Heaven Revelation 21:1-6 "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more." (Revelation 21:1) The final word on the place of modern Israel in Biblical Prophecy By : Rev. David B. Smith The final word on the place of modern Israel in Biblical Prophecy I’ve been hearing it, in one form or another, every since I was converted as a teenager - that God has a plan for political Israel, such that the fate of the nation is intricately tied to the fulfilment of other Biblical prophecies and, indeed, to the second coming of Christ! Nowhere to Rest! By : Rev. David B. Smith Luke 9:57-62 Nowhere to Rest! As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." And Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." How To Teach The Same Thing Over And Over -- With Power By : Glenn Brooke The key strategy to teaching the same material over and over -- and always be fresh, enthusiastic, and effective. How Does the Lord Act in Relation to the 7 Spirits? By : Jon Straumfjord How do the 7 Spirits influence the actions of the Lord God? A good way to answer this question is to examine a situation that seemingly puts members of the 7 Spirits of God at odds with each other. However, even in these situations there is nothing other than unanimous agreement. The Love of God, the Holiness of God, and all the 7 Spirits of God always operate in complete unity. Second Life By : Maria Imagine a recluse from the existing drainage of life where even the most whimsical desires can often come true. Anticipate a world where people who long to walk can end up running a marathon in the wildest orchards of the most tropical islands that can not even be listed on the map called Earth. Spiritual Enlightenment and Mind Machines - Kundalini and the Basics of the Spiritual Path (Part Four of Four) By : Enlightened Enterprises The kundalini and the basics of the spiritual path monograph details the ins and outs of an awakening experience, it tells you what the kundalini is, how to enlghten yourself, what the different methods are to find enlightenment, what the elements of an awakening are, and how to survive a kundalini Spiritual Enlightenment and Mind Machines - Kundalini and the Basics of the Spiritual Path (Part Three of Four) By : Enlightened Enterprises The kundalini and the basics of the spiritual path monograph details the ins and outs of an awakening experience, it tells you what the kundalini is, how to enlghten yourself, what the different methods are to find enlightenment, what the elements of an awakening are, and how to survive a kundalini Spiritual Enlightenment and Mind Machines - Kundalini and the Basics of the Spiritual Path (Part Two of Four) By : Enlightened Enterprises The kundalini and the basics of the spiritual path monograph details the ins and outs of an awakening experience, it tells you what the kundalini is, how to enlghten yourself, what the different methods are to find enlightenment, what the elements of an awakening are, and how to survive a kundalini Spiritual Enlightenment and Mind Machines - Kundalini and the Basics of the Spiritual Path (Part One of Four) By : Enlightened Enterprises The kundalini and the basics of the spiritual path monograph details the ins and outs of an awakening experience, it tells you what the kundalini is, how to enlghten yourself, what the different methods are to find enlightenment, what the elements of an awakening are, and how to survive a kundalini Who are the 7 Spirits of God? By : Jon Straumfjord Each of the 7 Spirits of God has Her own name and personal identity. Each of the 7 Spirits is infinite in Her scope and influence on the character of God, Whose very nature represents the sum total of the nature of the 7 Spirits combined without ever compromising any of the 7 Spirits at any time. Durga Puja, the festival of victory By : Rahul Roy Durga Puja, the festival of victory over bad is the worship of 'Shakti' or the divine power. Most of the religious celebrations in the world have legends surrounding them. The stories are generally the fight between the evil and the good. Worship of Goddess Durga is based on myths where Durga symbolizes the divine power. The unity of the 7 Spirits of God By : Jon Straumfjord There are 7 Spirits of God who only act in complete unity with each other and with the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Whereas people and governments continually work to ensure that only a definite majority can have their way, God will only act if all 7 Spirits and the Trinity are in complete and total agreement. There is no division, “no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17, NKJV) with the Lord God. Perfect Intention is from Spirit instead of Ego By : Enoch Tan There are times when we manifest what we intended but we aren’t happy or fulfilled although we got what we wanted. That is because we have intended based on what we think we should want or other people’s idea of what we should want instead of what we truly desire. When we try to form definite intentions for the sake of manifesting things when we are not inspired to, we are intending from ego instead of spirit... Four Reasons to Trust the Bible as YOUR Final Authority By : Corey Richardson Bible students, do you ever find yourself questioning the sufficiency of the Bible to teach you all you need to know about God, his plan of salvation and will for your life? Here are four reasons you CAN trust the Bible as your final authority. Saved by Faith By : Jon Straumfjord The Lord has presented everyone with a long list of promised blessings, however, no one is able by his/her own effort to obtain those blessings. In our own effort, we can only obtain the numerous curses that the Lord has pronounced on all who are imperfect; but God has made a way for all who believe in Jesus Christ. The Uncommon Man and the Bible By : RC Calamaio Is every person unique, special and uncommon in God’s sight? Or, does God identify "a common man"? If so, what makes one ... "common"? And is this a designation we want? If not, what must one do so as to be viewed as "uncommon" before God? The Central Message of the Bible By : RC Calamaio The Bible was finished 2000 years ago. Is there a main point? If so, what is it? Is that point relevant today? Countless people - past and present - attest this message is the starting place for an improved life. Attitudes, behaviors and life purposes are challenged - and changed. I am one of those. And thirty years into this (yes, 30), I am as intrigued and intense as I was on day one. This is a great opportunity to educate yourself and learn the central point of this perennial best seller! What's Archery Got to Do With the Jewish High Holy Days? By : Nina Amir A discussion of the terminology used on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur concerning sin. The author explains that the Hebrew word for sin comes from an archery term that means to miss the mark and that sacred Jewish text, the Torah, teaches Jews how to aim. The Jehovah's witnesses explained By : jwfriends.net This article is mainly addressed to who wants, in a short reading, understand the Jehovah's witnesses, their hopes, their main beliefs and how they are organized. How Can Anyone Oppose Embryonic Stem Cell Research? By : Robin Calamaio Is a human embryo just a blob of protoplasm as Humanists maintain? Naturalists (evolutionists) and Biblical Theists both think otherwise. In fact, these two, who are normally at odds, share common ground on this matter. Not only do they both object to the killing of embryos for research, but they also oppose a future harvesting of the same. So, what’s their beef? Well, ... when a species consumes its own kind, what is this activity called? Answers to Some Objections about the Existence of God By : Jon Straumfjord We can offer plausible explanations for the existence of Adam and Eve, and the flood of Noah. Obviously, many other questions could be considered, but unless you settle in your heart the questions of God's existence and His ability to fulfill His promises, you will receive nothing from Him. Celebration of Breaking the Fast and Sacrifice By : Rahul Roy The night before Eid is called Chand Raat, or night of the moon. People visit bazaars and shopping malls with their families and children for last moments Eid shopping. Women, especially young girls often paint each others' hands with traditional "henna" also called "mehendi" and wear colorful bangles. Being Inspired About What To Do In Every Moment By : Enoch Tan In every moment you are in, always allow yourself to be naturally driven in your actions. When you choose to be in-spired or in-spirit, you will always be guided as to when to do what. If you find yourself trying to keep something going when you are no longer inspired to do so, then you are trying to drive the process, rather than letting yourself be driven. Whenever that happens, you know it’s not going to work because it’s not what God wants. Who Do You Trust? By : Jon Straumfjord How can we tell whether or not a particular deity is worthy to be called “God.” A good initial test is to evaluate a particular religion's story of creation. The Bible's creation story can be demonstrated as credible, while many others obviously are not.
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