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'Sweet Irony' - Be Grateful
for Unanswered Prayers
We want God to answer our prayers. Hopefully, we will thank Him after He answers
our prayers. Now, can we thank god when he does not answer our prayers? Read
Jim's article and we may have a different perspective on unanswered prayers.
Commitment
-What is the Meaning of 'For Better or For Worse'
Commitment is a mindset . . . an attitude . . . a way of thinking that will
enable you and your spouse to navigate through the still waters and the storms
of a marriage relationship.
Troubles
in Life?
There are so many people who are in trouble. We face so many problems in our
daily life. Why do we suffer? Are they the trials given by God because we have
committed sins? But Why God allows these trials and hardships?
Tough Times
Life is never easy. We have times of joy and happiness but after that there are
the times of disappointment and sorrow. There are storms and earthquakes. Christians are not immune to the often terrifying storms of life. The label is
not a 'fix' for the fear. Where is there a source of continued security and of
courage?
A Tale
of Two Seas
Both the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea receive their water from river Jordan.
And yet, they are very, very different. Unlike the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee is pretty resplendent with rich,
colorful marine life. Same region, same source of water, and yet while one sea
is full of life, the other is dead.
Choice: Being Good or Going
to Mass
Anyone who says, "We don't go to Mass, but we are really good people" have
missed the Christian bus big time. They don't get it. Their misunderstanding is
so profound that you couldn't even say to them what they haven't got because
they don't know what they don't know.
Sin
and its Confession
Nature teaches that it is the duty of erring children to make a confession to
their earthly father, and the grace of God in the heart teaches us that we, as
Christians, owe the same duty to our heavenly father.
Be Happy
With What You Have
It is easy to think "If I could just get a new car, a bigger house, a better
job, or more money, then I'll be happy." We tend to view happiness as a
commodity attainable by wealth. However, as the old saying goes, "money cannot
buy happiness."
Explanation of God
This is what an 8-year old wrote about God. Vey insightful.
The call
As soon as a man has found Christ, he begins to find others. I will not believe
that thou hast tasted of the honey of the gospel if thou canst eat it all
thyself. True grace puts an end to all spiritual monopoly.
Temple of
God
I want you to see the distinction between those who believe and those who do not
believe. That blessed Stone, the Lord Jesus Christ, who you and I see as the
chief cornerstone of our whole life, becomes a stone of stumbling and a rock of
offense to those who stumble at the Word. They hear the Word but they do not
want to obey it.
Temptation
A Holy character does not avert temptation-Jesus was tempted. When Satan tempts
us, his sparks fall upon tinder; but in Christ's case, it was like striking
sparks on water; yet the enemy continued his evil work.
Finding
Jesus
In my life finding Jesus was the most exciting ever to happen. Once you meet Him
and receive Him into your heart, the happiness starts to overflow. It is natural
to want to tell everyone.
Finding True Happiness: Part One
What does it take for man to find true happiness in the world that we live in?
How can a person be content in this fast-paced, drive-thru society that we are a
part of?
Finding True Happiness: Part Two - Four Sources of Divine Contentment
There are four sources from which we can experience true divine contentment.
Contentment, as defined in part one, is a plateau of the Christian life that
every believer must reach in order to be fulfilled spiritually, mentally and
emotionally. That being said, let’s look at these four sources of divine
contentment in which are sure to provide ways to reach a state of fulfillment.
Living By
Faith and Not By Sight
Faith is trust or confidence in Jesus and His finished work. How simple is that?
Jesus has said, “It is finished.” Now He has seated Himself on the right hand of
the Father not because He is tired from all His work. No, He is telling us He
has done all that He needs to do for us to receive all that we need and all He
has promised us.
Sickness and Disease: The Bible’s Perspective
What is sickness? What is disease? Why are both of these ailments extremely
prevalent in a society that is more technologically advanced than ever before?
Why
has sickness and disease remained an issue since biblical times?
Is It Really
An Act Of God?
Most insurance forms have a clause for an "act of God." That is a legal term for
events outside of human control, such as sudden floods or other natural
disasters, for which no human being can be held responsible. But why are those
things attributed to God, and why do so many people think that those things are
punishment from God?
Scripture Prayer: Prayers of Faith and Power
Prayer is part of the culture - the Christian culture. Unfortunately, prayer
that is cultural and not based in faith sounds and feels empty. At some point,
people praying in this fashion begin to question the whole idea of prayer.
The Power
of Prayer and Belief in God and Heaven
God wants us to know that He is real. One way you can find out for sure is
through a fun little experiment.
What It
Means To Have a Friend in Jesus
Jesus is that friend you need at all times, in times of joy and peace or in
times of sorrow and disappointments, etc. He is always there for His friends.
The Seven Simple Ways To Forgiving
Forgiveness is, basically, about letting go. Releasing the wrong done to you, or
by you. This is really a quite uncomplicated principle, but typically extremely
tough to achieve. Forgiveness is often a decision.
How
to Control Anger Before It Destroys Your Future
Anger is destructive and is a destroyer of destinies. Many people have lost
jobs, relationships, and opportunities, all because of anger.
Forgiveness, Confidence, and Other Spiritual Tools
There have been a lot of things I've learned throughout the 30 weeks of this
amazing Spiritual Study program that it is difficult to know where to start. The
first things that impressed me regarding the classes was that there now were a
way to express what I had been experiencing.
Let Go
Align yourself with God's plan. Listen for the still
small voice within. By rejecting ego you open yourself to the Holy Spirit, to
the divine plan. Let go of the weights that hold you back and journey once more,
free.
Judge Not
We judge people and conditions by appearance, by demeanor, by expression, by
every sense and faculty. Every judgment is an exultation of "I" - "ego" over the
"other" and the "whole."
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