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Five Ways to Feel Scripture -
Jared Wilson (5,324)      Jared Wilson  Many of us read the Bible, and many of us do not. Many of us go into Bible reading looking for anything but transformation, which is unfortunate, given that transformation is the primary reason the written word of God exists. Devotional Scripture reading requires discipline and consistency... ( added 19 days 8 hours ago.) |
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Is Being a Stay-at-Home Dad a Sin? (Part 2) -
Jared Wilson (5,324) Jared Wilson In Part 1 , I meant to lay out a basic biblical framework for response to the titular question. I outlined the gists (as I see them) of the main go-to Scriptural texts for the issue: Titus 2:3-5, Proverbs 31, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, and especially 1 Timothy 5:8, which reads: "If anyone does not... ( added 4 days 8 hours ago.) |
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There's An Upside To Economic Disaster -
Aaron Taylor (818)   Aaron Taylor The first line in Charles Dickens classic novel A Tale of Two Cities seems appropriate for what's likely to come in the days ahead. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Unless you've been living in a cave (sorry Geico man) you've probably been affected by the current fiasco on... ( added 4 days 14 hours ago.) |
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Hard Times on the Horizon! -
E. Raymond Rock (2,044)   E. Raymond Rock   Florida has been hit hard by the housing downturn. At the peak of the housing frenzy, people from all over the world, legal and illegal, flooded into Florida, fueling the burgeoning job market. Banks doled out cash like drunken sailors to housing contractors and mortgage companies, and... ( added 1 day 14 hours ago.) |
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Before You Bash Judas: How Much is 30 Pieces of Silver? -
mogama (14,908)   mogama The worst betrayal of innocent blood in human history took place during Passover week in A.D. 33, when Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, connived with the enemies to sell Jesus out. As the treasurer of the group that travelled with Jesus of Nazareth, Judas was in tune with... ( added 1 day 20 hours ago.) |
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Your oxygen mask IS working -
Elsabe Smit (343)   Elsabe Smit Have you ever been on a plane and listened to the safety announcements? I know, when you are a regular air passenger, you get into the habit of blocking out the safety announcements because they are always the same and always boring. But let's see how well you have listened the first time. What... ( added 3 days 9 hours ago.) |
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There Is No Hope, Hope Died. -
 - Robert Melaccio, Sr. (6,741)  Robert Melaccio, Sr. From "The writings of a Mad Dog". This article goes hand in hand with my prior one. You may consider it part two. As I sat next to my 94 year old mom as she underwent her IV treatment, she kept repeating to me most quietly and in a very sad low voice, "Bob, there is no hope, hope died" Over and... ( added 6 days 7 hours ago.) |
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An Election Prayer -
- Aaron Taylor (818) Aaron Taylor I can remember when I was a student in Bible school, the leaders of the institute asked the students to skip at least one meal and fast and pray for 40 days that God would have his way during the 2000 election. Between George W. Bush and Al Gore, everyone knew exactly what that meant. My friend... ( added 9 days 8 hours ago.) |
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Two Arguments Against Eternal Punishment -
Terry Mitchell (2,358)  Terry Mitchell One of the great mysteries of the Bible surrounds the question of whether or not it actually teaches the concept of eternal punishment. While the Bible clearly informs us that there is a Hell, it is a little ambiguous as to how long people will stay there. Many people believe that Hell is a place... ( added 9 days 16 hours ago.) |
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Social Justice, False Dichotomies, and the Myth of Conservative Apathy -
Jared Wilson (5,324) Jared Wilson I am tired of the either/or game. This year's presidential election may see the largest divide yet between self-identifying evangelical Christians at the voting booth. In one sense this is a very good thing. The increasing number of erstwhile "conservative Christians" interested in voting for the... ( added 12 days 9 hours ago.) |
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So That's Why I Can't Remember the Pastor's Sermon! -
- Aaron Taylor (818) Aaron Taylor Yesterday I drove back to Missouri from a week long workshop in McKinney, Texas called Simply the Story. I thought the training would be a breeze, but boy was I wrong! It turned out to be one of the most intense spiritual/mental exercises I've done in a long time. In a nutshell, what I learned is... ( added 12 days 12 hours ago.) |
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An Angel At The Foot Of My Bed! -
- Bob Alexander (1,182)  Bob Alexander Like most people, when I awake in the morning, I remember little of my dreams of the night before; much less recall them in detail a week later. Usually I'll dream something weird and then can't remember it, but this time every detail of that night was as vivid as if it were happening again, only... ( added 13 days 8 hours ago.) |
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The Answers To It All Are Within Your Heart. -
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (6,741) Robert Melaccio, Sr. The answers to most of the ills if not all that plague this world lay within each of our individual hearts . Not the physical heart, the spiritual. That is why God has to only look and know your heart. Don't believe ion God well perhaps you have a good heart ? That inner place where you really... ( added 13 days 15 hours ago.) |
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Praying With Clasped Hands -
Babes Tan-Magkalas (369)   Babes Tan-Magkalas Praying with clasped or folded hands is quite common among Christians. Is there a meaning to this prayer gesture? Yes there is. Apparently, such a prayer posture is a symbol of obedience, sincerity, submission and repentance. Some raise their folded hands when they make a plea to God to... ( added 16 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Is the 'Age of Accountability' Doctrine Biblical? -
Terry Mitchell (2,358) Terry Mitchell Many protestant denominations, including Southern Baptists, teach the age of accountability' doctrine. Simply put, this doctrine holds that children are not responsible for their own sins until they reach some nebulous age of accountability that only God is aware of. Supposedly, this is the point... ( added 19 days 19 hours ago.) |
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Do You Need Free Counseling? Meet The Greatest Counselor Ever -
The Candles (578)  The Candles “Where there is no counsel the people fall…" (Prov. 11: 14). How true this statement is in today’s world! The darkness of the world has made everybody’s life difficult and miserable. People search for help and guidance to get rid of all the miseries like, stress, depression, relationship... ( added 19 days 19 hours ago.) |
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If You Are a Seeker of Truth And/or Love Read This! -
- Mahrouyeh Maghzi (359) Rumi says (Farsi): : ( added 14 hours 5 minutes ago.) |
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What are Angels For -
- Bobby Beaulieu (0) Angels are an icon that often goes hand and hand with heaven and the ideals of God. Many people believe those that die and lived as a good person will find their way to heaven to become an angel. They are a symbol of goodness and often portrayed with white wings and golden halos. There are plenty... ( added 3 days 3 hours ago.) |
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A World of Projections -
- Sheri Rosenthal (10)  Sheri Rosenthal It's so interesting to see the way people behave once they begin a spiritual path. As their awareness starts to blossom, they often feel compelled to reflect to those around them, the issues, faults and problems of others. The first thing we begin to see more clearly is the behavior of others... ( added 3 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Accepting the Unknown Brings Peace -
- Lawrence Doochin (49)  Lawrence Doochin This journey cannot be understood. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you will be at peace. Understanding is a natural seeking for the mind. For a long time I tried to understand what was happening for me on this path and where I was headed. But my understanding never took me there, and it... ( added 4 days 10 hours ago.) |
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How Great is God's Mercy -
- Peggy Kannaday (42) Ps. 103:11, "For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him." First, it is important to understand God's mercy toward us, His beloved people before we can know how we are to treat others. God's mercy is as high as the heaven is above the earth, and it... ( added 4 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Choosing Music to Celebrate the Life of a Loved One -
Karin Gunderson (45) Wondering where to begin on planning the music for a loved one's memorial service or "celebration of life" service? With performance experience at more than 1000 memorial services I am happy to pass on the knowledge I have gained. A memorial service is a very personal thing, so choose music that... ( added 10 days 3 hours ago.) |
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Praying With Persistence -
Babes Tan-Magkalas (369) Babes Tan-Magkalas You pray day and night with deep faith, but God does not seem to hear you. You remain jobless, your friend remains seriously ill and the man of your dreams is nowhere in sight. What should you do? You may think you should do nothing because if you continue praying, God may think you lack faith.... ( added 13 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Ways To Sell Your House Fast Without Burying a St. Joseph Statue -
Babes Tan-Magkalas (369) Babes Tan-Magkalas I became a permanent resident of Canada in September 2000 and since then I have moved twice. A townhouse was my first home and after a year, I moved to a raised ranch type house. After 5 years, I moved to a 4 level back split house which is only about a 5-minute drive from where I used to live. I... ( added 16 days 7 hours ago.) |
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What Is And How To Pray A Novena -
Babes Tan-Magkalas (369) Babes Tan-Magkalas How do you pray a novena? The word Novena comes from the Latin word novem which means nine. So a novena is generally prayed for nine consecutive days, most often in preparation for a great feast day, or for a special prayer request or need. However, a novena can also be spread over nine weeks... ( added 16 days 8 hours ago.) |
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