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Connection with God and Humanity
A benefit for practicing confession, defined as the ferreting out and releasing previously unconscious or unexamined psychic clutter, we can then realize our connectedness to the universe. We human beings are all connected to each other by virtue of our shared humanity. As Martin Luther King Jr.Read more…Christianity and Tattoos
I received an eMail today from a man who owns a tattoo shop located downtown. The man wrote me in response to a message I had just broadcast and he felt compelled to respond. More about him in a moment.Read more…A Little Philosophical Waxing
At times I experience periods of heightened creativity which is how I know I’m beginning a manic depressive cycle. I read once that this was because a person was actually receiving communication from the divine during their mania. I don’t believe this but it was such a whimsical thought that I tucked it away in my hat for occasions when I am inclined to ponder such things.Read more…The Planet Venus is the Light Bringer and the Story Behind the Fall of "Satan" in Isaiah 14
If I ever heard an Old Testament story once, I have heard this one told ten thousand times. It comes from Isaiah 14.12 "How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!Read more…No Biblical Basis for Modern Zionism
The best way for Israel to stop terrorist attacks in its territory is by first ceasing its occupation of all Arab land it captured in the 1967 War which, admittedly, Israel did out of self-defense. Israel was correct in defending itself.However, the issue now is no longer so much self-defense.Read more…Fight The Good Fight Of Faith
1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith.Read more…Spiritual Perfection Is Impossible When Your Focus Is Wrong
The Foundation of Jesus Christ, which includes focus on sin, faith, water baptism, Holy Ghost baptism, resurrection and judgment, must be taught first to new Christians, but once that foundation is laid, it is critical that a maturing Christian go on to learning new things of the LORD GOD according to His Grace and Will. No student can grow to perfection by repeatedly learning the six principles of the doctrine of Christ. Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.Read more…Leadership Jesus Style
I recently spoke at the graduation ceremony for a group called "Leadership Stephenville." As I understand it, these groups are sponsored by Chambers of Commerce all over the nation as a way of training up the future leaders of our communities and educating them regarding how it is that a city actually functions. More or less.Read more…Deity Passes Over Kansas and Nebraska This Year - New Religion on How to Avoid Smiting Breaks Out
Well, the people of Nebraska and Kansas must finally be towing the line...and we are all going to see the benefits!LINCOLN, Neb.Read more…Metaphysical Christianity
Mention the word “metaphysical” around a Christian fundamentalist and you will be met with a suspicious glare. That kind of talk is not found in the bible. It is modern, it is science, it is secular, it is witchcraft, it is New Age and it is a threat.Read more…Good VS Evil?
I was brought up a very strict Catholic.When I was 19, and drafted into the army, I fell away from the church somewhat. Now, about 35 years later I am going with my wife to church again.Read more…Necro-Evangelism-When Dead Men Do Tell Tales
There is a phenomenon in evangelism that is quite strange to me. I call it Necro-Evangelism and it is where local or even national radio evangelical and fundamentalist churches continue to play the sermons of long dead founders to convert the masses. There are at least three major churches in my area and one I know of nationally that practices Necro-Evangelism and I'd like to explore the pitfalls of this if I might.Read more…Who Knows The Types of Candles In Wicca?
The types of candles in Wicca depend on the reason for burning the candle. Votive candles are one of the types of candles in Wicca, but these are mainly used for light. They are short and stubby and are usually placed in a cup or other small container.Read more…Salvation of the Professing Christians
The way of salvation that professing Christians, like Born Again Christians, knew is too easy to do. According to them, by just accepting Christ as personal savior is enough for us to be saved on Judgment Day. This pronouncement is backed them up with the John 3:16 verse of the Bible which says:16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.Read more…Religion Kills But Love Heals
I suppose religion is one of the worst discoveries of mankind. Had it not been for religion, I hope there would have prevailed better sense and love. It’s amazing to see the huge number of people killed in the name of religion.Read more…There's Gold in them thar' Pews!
Be encouraged: "There’s gold in them thar’ pews!"Sitting in your pews each week is a goldmine of resources waiting to be lovingly extracted and put to work for Christ. If your church’s giving is poor, I assure you it is not because your people are.Read more…What Was All That About
I ask this question because I've been convinced for some time that life isn't really a mishmash of random events, but an always unfolding adventure littered with clues about what should happen next.Here's a short example.I finished reading a book on Monday and promptly picked up another.Read more…Biography of Paramanhansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda was born in Gorakphur India January 5th 1893. Gorakphur is in the north of India and is associated with the great saint Gorakshanath who lived in the 10th - 12th Century. Yogananda was brought up in a devout loving Hindu family.Read more…What Is The Attitude Of Your Heart Toward Money?
The attitude of your heart is more important to God than what you do. I suggest you read the following Scriptures, in full, to see what the Lord has to say about the importance of attitude: 1 Samuel 16:7; Psalm 51:6; 16-17; Matthew 15: 18-20 and 23:26It has been said about attitude: Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what other people think or say or do. Attitude is more important than appearance, fitness or skill.Read more…God Exists Brighter than the Sunshine
God’s existence had created enormous arguments among philosophers, scientists and other thinkers or believers. Some of these arguments questioned the necessity of having a god. So do we really need a god?Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Religion category
- The Path of Divinity - By: Rita Jain
Spirituality is not something that can possibly be circumscribed with religions, cultures or art, but yet it finds expression through these modes. Our generation fully understands this reality and so puts on their best to unveil the spirituality that is hidden in all relics of the world. - Christianity – The Religion that is Not - By: Michael Bresciani
In the seventeenth chapter of Matthew the Apostles Peter, James and John were with Christ when he suddenly was transfigured (glowing or glorified) and was seen talking with Moses and Elijah. Instead of trying to hear what was being said between Jesus, Moses and Elijah, Peter decided that building a shrine to commemorate the event would be a better idea. A voice came from above that changed Peters mind and is still changing minds to this day. - What is Peace - By: Syed Masrur
He is Allah, besides Whom there is no god; the King, the Holy, the Giver of peace, the Granter of security, Guardian over all, the Mighty, the Supreme, the Possessor of every greatness Glory be to Allah from what they set up (with Him). [ Al - Quran - 59.23 ]Peace is something that everyone wants probably more than anything else. - The Broad and Narrow Way of Life - By: Kimberly Jackson
Matthew 7:13 and 14: Enter through the strait gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat; Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.Imagine a gate before you. Once you enter through this gate, the way is either broad or narrow. - Bat Mitzvah: A Jewish Female's Celebration of Coming of Age - By: Gail Leino
The female equivalent of Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, is the rite of passage between childhood and becoming an adult female, in the Jewish faith. At approximately the age of twelve, Jewish females become Bat Mitzvah. At this time, she becomes responsible for herself and her life decisions, both inside and outside the church. - Jesus Isn't A Brand Name - By: Glen D. Williams
Even in the third grade, everyone at my elementary school knew the cool boys wore Converse All-Stars, Levi's 501s and a pin-stripe sport shirt. Yes...it was the early 60's! - My Love Affair With Jesus in Nothing's Going to Stop Us Now Lyrics by Starship - By: Matthew Robert Payne
Lookin' in your eyes I see a paradise This world that I found is too good to be true Standing here beside you, want so much to give you This love in my heart and I feel it for you Let 'em say we're crazy, I'll give a path Put your hands in my hand baby don't ever look back Let the world around us, just fall apart Baby we can make it if we're heart to heart And we can build this thing together Standing strong forever Nothing's gonna stop us nowWhen I first came to love this song it was at an Amway convention when they blasted out songs and showed slides of cars, houses and holidays and the richest of possessions that we could all dream for and strive for. Sorry to bring Amway into it. May make a few of you laugh though. - Ted Haggard and How Evangelical Politics Helped End His Preaching Career - By: Les Herron
When the reports of Pastor Ted Haggard's potential sexual downfall were first shouted from the rooftops of the mainstream media his religious friends (and others) pointed fingers at what was certainly political motivation.And politics were certainly a part of the why's and how's of Haggard's downfall but probably not in the way we first thought.To be evangelical and/or charismatic we must be aligned with a specific political party and vote a certain way on each 'important' issue', with importance being defined by someone in a ministry typically located outside of a local church ministry (para-church ministry). - Does the Qu'ran Command Endless War - By: Ray McIntyre
After the tragedies of the 11th of September 2001 and the invasion of Iraq many people are arguing that the Qu'ran and Islam itself teaches that a state of endless war exists between Muslims and 'Infidels' (who are usually defined by these folk as being Christians and Jews.)In support of their arguments they pull quotes from the Qu'ran which seem to support their position, but do they really?In this article I want to show the deceitful way in which these folk argue, either out of ignorace on their part or from a desire to stir up hatred against folk. - Sin is Serious! - By: Rebecca Livermore
I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner – not even to eat with such a person.