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Attitude, Apostasy and Disillusionment  By : Phillip Ross The goal of reaching perfect sanctification in Christ cannot be reached apart from the process of growth that leads to it. To short-circuit the process for fear of where it may lead evidences a failure of faith in the power of Christ to persevere with His people and to bring them into all truth. Paganism - What Is It?  By : Monika Nolte The term Paganism is actually an umbrella under which many traditions live. It is an ancient religion that venerates nature, believes that everything in the Universe is interconnected and part of the Devine and that this interconnectedness extends beyond the boundaries of space and time. Head Coverings  By : Phillip Ross Should contemporary women wear head coverings? The first question to ask is, Who has jurisdiction to countermand Paul's teaching? Is it simply a women's issue? Or is it a family matter? Or should your local pastor weigh in? A moment of solitude and peace leading to a connection with Mother Earth  By : Michael Spencer I had ben feeling unwell but a walk in the countryside soon invigorated to me. I felt a connection with Mother Earth, a connection we too often forget! Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and her road to Catholicism  By : Bob and Penny Lord Saint Elizabeth converted to Catholicism from protestantism. She shared her trials and tribulations of journey of faith for her. She lost some friends and gained others. Christians May Enjoy the Benefits of Tai Chi  By : Ken Gullette Can a Christian study Tai Chi? Is there anything in the study of this Chinese art that violates a Christian's religious principles? This article explains why Christians can fully enjoy the calming and self-defense that they can learn from this amazing martial art. Ending Suffering Using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path  By : James Holan This short article tries to explain how to minimize world suffering by using the Buddhist concept of the Four Noble Trusts and the Eight Fold Path Comparing and Contrasting Hinduism and Christianity  By : James Holan This article offers a comparison between two different religions: Christianity and Hinduism. Christianity and the Rise and Decline of Women in the Church  By : James Holan This article discusses different aspects of women and their roles in religion, while analyzing why women slowly lost their power and influence over religion. It focuses on mainly Christianity. Bartolo Longo - from Satanist to Saint  By : Bob and Penny Lord The man through which the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompei, Itlay came about was Bartolo Longo. He had been a Satanist and was converted to Catholicism. We give the account of his conversion. What is Ahimsa?  By : James Holan This article tries to explain the concept of Ahimsa. Think Again  By : Phillip Ross People think that they are Christian because they "walked the aisle," or because they go to church, or because they grew up in the church. The world and the church are awash in a kind of logical disconnect, where people say they believe in something but act as if they don't -- except possibly sometimes at church. At church they dress their secular beliefs in Christian clothes. On Puritan Books and Literature by the Puritan Thomas Watson  By : Still Waters Revival Books Puritan Thomas Watson encourages Christian to make use of Puritan books, writing, "(Puritan) books are cisterns that hold the water of life in them to refresh you... get those good (Puritan) books." Limiting Money Spent on Nursing Scrubs  By : Sandy Charles Due to the state of todayÂ’s economy, it is difficult to come up with a lot of expendable income. Even when the economy is good, one of the last things that you probably want to spend money on is your uniform for work. Whether you like it or not, you will still need to conform to a certain style and unfortunately that doesnÂ’t always come cheap whenever you work in the medical profession. Medical Scrubs are the Uniform of Choice  By : Sandy Charles Almost every person that works in the medical field and comes into contact with patients will be wearing medical scrubs. Just think about everyone who works in your doctorÂ’s office or local hospital and you will see that often the billing person and even the receptionist wear scrubs also, though some of them wear street clothes. You may wonder why medical professionals all wear scrubs and it is the uniform of choice by the following: The Little State that Could - New Hampshire  By : Bob and Penny Lord Family, we just returned from New Hampshire, one of the smallest states in the Union geographically, but one of the most powerful states we have ever visited. It's a part of New England, which means it's a blue state, which is not necessarily good, but it's got a spirit and spunk that could easily make it a red state, if only the people would get together and decide on it. Let me tell you why. What Are We Waiting For?  By : Shirlee Hall If we desire good changes, we must take responsibility and be the changes we desire. We do not have to ever feel trapped and limited. There is an ancient solution. We can through understanding and application gain authentic freedom and goodness. Cheerleading Uniforms When Budgets are Cut  By : Sandy Charles You may have heard people who are involved with cheerleading will tell you that it is all about the skirt. Of course, this may sound humorous because we know that there is a lot more to cheerleading than just the uniform. The cheerleaders need to be in shape, coordinated, talented, outgoing, and enthusiastic. Though it is not all about the skirt, there is some truth to the statement. Where Are My DoctorÂ’s Gloves?  By : Sandy Charles How would you like to have a doctor examine you without putting on gloves? How about a nurse taking blood or giving you a shot without gloves? Would you take medications that were handed to you after they were in the bare hand of the caregiver? Today we take things like medical professionals wearing gloves while performing their duties. Actually about 100 years ago, you would have said, “Yes” to the above questions even though you probably wouldnÂ’t today. How to Pray Article Series: Probable Reasons for God's Silence  By : Babes Tan-Magkalas This article is part of an article series that answers your biggest questions about prayer. This part discusses the reasons why God seems silent sometimes. How to Pray Article Series: Benefits of Praying with Others  By : Babes Tan-Magkalas This article is part of an article series that answers your biggest questions about prayer. This part discusses the benefits of parying with other people. Speaking of H-h-hats in W-w-worship  By : Phillip Ross People are interested in getting the honor and status of association with power and glory of Jesus Christ. But Christ was interested in serving God and enlisting others to serve the Lord in His stead. People want to get, but Jesus wants them to give. It is a classic problem in the life of the church. A Professional Image Throughout History  By : Sandy Charles Uniforms for nurses represent a nurseÂ’s dedication and discipline to fulfill the requirements needed to become a nurse. They also help a patient feel confident in the care that is going to be received by a nurse. To keep a professional look, uniforms to look clean and be in good repair, which means that they cannot be covered in blood, bodily fluids, stains, or mystery substances. WhatÂ’s the Point of a School Uniform?  By : Sandy Charles There may be a few students that you wonÂ’t hear that question from, but most of the students wonder, “What is the point of a school uniform?” This question is going to be more common among students at a school that just started implementing a school uniform for students. Even some parents as they struggle to come up with the money for school uniform or are driving to yet another store in search of a dress code compliant uniform in their studentÂ’s size may be wondering, “What is the point of a school uniform?” Exchanging Stockings for Socks  By : Sandy Charles Today whenever you first think about nursesÂ’ uniforms you probably donÂ’t think of a traditional white dress, stockings, and a nurses cap, like you would see at a costume shop. Most people picture a nurse wearing a pair of scrubs for their uniforms. Nursing uniforms have come a long way from the traditional dress uniform to the modern day scrub uniform that nurses wear now. Socks have always been more comfortable than stockings and much easier to work in. Being A Christian Employer - What Does It Mean?  By : Sul Man Being a Christian Employer means running your organization in a manner that does not flout any of the principles of the Bible. How to Pray Article Series: Effectiveness of Praying with Others  By : Babes Tan-Magkalas This article is part of an article series that answers your biggest questions about prayer. This part discusses the effectiveness of praying with others. Lord of All  By : Phillip Ross The fact that Jesus is Lord does not mean that His Lordship just applies to people who agree with Him. Jesus is Lord of all, or He is not Lord at all. The earliest and most consistent understanding of Jesus' authority was that it is universal. Can astrology really predict your future? Know How the Magic of Indian Astrology  By : Rakesh Seo There are many of us who consider astrology as a superstition and not really a science. But it is not so. Believe it or not but the accuracy of some of the predictions that astrologers have made is what makes astrology an art which can be used to predict what may probably happen in the nearby future. How to Pray Article Series: Praying to Saints  By : Babes Tan-Magkalas This article is part of an article series that answers your biggest questions about prayer. This part discusses praying to saints. How to Pray Article Series: How Can I Listen To What God Is Saying To Me? (Part 1)  By : Babes Tan-Magkalas This article is part of an article series that answers your biggest questions about prayer. This part discusses how we can listen to God. Saint John Neumann - Bishop of Philadelphia  By : Bob and Penny Lord There were great pressures put on John Neumann bishop of Philadelphia. In spite of the pressure, John Neumann pushed forward and made many advances in Catholic education in the region. Our Lady of Fatima - Portugal - Part I  By : Bob and Penny Lord Portugal is a very special place in the hearts of Our Dear Lord Jesus and His Mother Mary. It has been consecrated to Mary for as long as anyone can remember. Freedom From Stupidity  By : Phillip Ross Christian freedom is not unlimited freedom, but is dependent on the weaker brother. Christians must not engage their own freedoms if others will misunderstand or misinterpret our activity and get snagged in sin because of it. A New Sound Is Coming To Earth (2) The Music of God's Presence  By : Pablo Perez The following words should be received as a testimony, not as doctrine or law. Our God is creative and does with each person as He desires. You will not find the music of His Presence trying to imitate a particular experience, but rather by encountering the Fountain... God. Our Lady of Fatima - Portugal - Part II  By : Bob and Penny Lord Portugal is a very special place in the hearts of Our Dear Lord Jesus and His Mother Mary. It has been consecrated to Mary for as long as anyone can remember. Let us go back in time to the spring of 1916. The world was in turmoil. Eternity Is Written On Your Heart (Discover How to Awaken it)  By : Pablo Perez Truly, we were made for God, designed to love and be loved by Him. The awareness of His person is our inheritance. We were born to be fascinated by Him and allured by His Love. The Apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe  By : Bob and Penny Lord The Lady asked him to climb up the hill to the place where they had met previously. "There you will see many flowers; gather them carefully and place them together in your tilma; then bring them down and show them to me." God is Three In One  By : Phillip Ross While it is difficult to explain the Trinity, it is at the same time the most ordinary concept imaginable. Everyone intuitively understands that a thing can be both individual and corporate at the same time. Everyone intuitively knows what it means and uses such distinctions every day -- everyone, not just Christians. God's Word and a Healthy Diet  By : Louis Jeffries Follow God's Word. Eat a healthy Diet. Be obedient to God and he will bless you with health and long life. Time Stands Still With Catholic Uniforms  By : Sandy Charles When it comes to Catholic school uniforms, not much has changed over the years. The Catholic school uniforms that students wear are very traditional and conservative. Oftentimes they actually date back to when Catholic schools first opened. The crest that is seen on most Catholic school blazers is the school’s symbol and it represents the story of the school’s mission. This crest is often a source of pride for the students and the alumni of Catholic schools. Keep Christ in Christmas  By : Bob and Penny Lord Family, Christmas is and has always been a special time for us. It is a celebration, the birthday of Our Lord Jesus. It is a time of rejoicing, eating too much at times, and giving gifts from the heart, gifts that have meaning for us to the ones we love. What Do You Believe About Source?  By : Molly Luffy This thought-provoking article encourages readers to evaluate their own belief systems in order to create a solid foundation for joyful living. Dead Men Walking  By : Phillip Ross Each person would have to decide for himself whether Paul spoke the truth, and whether or not to heed the truth that Paul spoke. Understanding what he was talking about was not sufficient, Paul called them to action, to flee from idolatry and to rely upon the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers. The Holy Spirit would evaluate the gospel that Paul taught and apply it to each believer's own life. Trials and Tribulations  By : Phillip Ross Anyone who thinks that s/he had a secure standing before the Lord because of baptism needs to think again, and to repent of such presumption, lest s/he fall. Paul had in mind those Corinthian leaders who had opposed him by teaching the wisdom of the world as if it were the wisdom of Christ. School Uniforms Simplified  By : Sandy Charles Some schools, like private schools and catholic schools, have been requiring students to wear school uniforms for decades. For other schools, school uniforms are something new. School uniforms have become mandatory for a lot of children today. This trends originated to keep students from being judged on the basis of their socio-economic class and to reduce gang affiliation clothing being worn. If you are new to the concept of school uniforms, you will find there is nothing complicated about school uniforms. Consequences of Sin  By : Phillip Ross Why would God bless His own people with genuine spiritual food, and then let them die in the desert? They were God's people, right? Why didn't God protect them? Why didn't God preserve or persevere with them? Why would God allow His precious baptized lambs to die in the wilderness? That is exactly what Paul was trying to get the Corinthians to see because that is exactly what God had done. Fight Nursing Scrub Boredom With Color  By : Sandy Charles Most medical professionals have to wear scrubs to work every day. Over the course of time in the medical field, most employees have probably grown quite tired of wearing nursing scrubs. Fortunately, todayâ€Â(tm)s scrubs are much more fashionable than they use to be. Not only are there more styles to choose from but there are also more colors and patterns too. Adam, Eve and God were the Trinity  By : Steve of Victory Altar The Trinity theory of Christianity was constructed not based on Bible but on both ignorant of Bible and translation errors. The dust in the creationism is a symbolic element, the forbidden fruit that Adam and Eve ate is also a symbolic element. Furthermore, Adam, Eve and even God are also symbolic elements. Symbolic elements means spiritual elements, and the spiritual elements are spirits, and the spirits are human mind. Soul Winning Strategy  By : Phillip Ross Paul went for the real gusto, Jesus Christ by becoming all things to all people. Christ calls us to do more than we think we can. He calls us all to exceed our own expectations because He has sent His Holy Spirit to dwell with His people to accomplish for them -- for us -- what we cannot of ourselves accomplish. Astrology Predictions Helps you know your Fate and Fortune in Advance  By : Rakesh Seo Have you ever thought that you can know some part of your future in advance? If not it is possible with astrology. You can make the prediction about the future time and happenings so that you can take steps according to make it certain. Pope John Paul II Movie  By : Bob and Penny Lord Family, we want to share with you about our Pope John Paul II. Some years ago, Bob and I traveled with Brother Joseph and Luz Elena to Poland and Rome to make a documentary on Pope John Paul II' Dry Martyr. All I could think was how could he have lived through all that horror and still have love and empathy in his heart. Necessary Freedom  By : Phillip Ross Paul was compelled to preach freely. So, out of necessity he preached freely. But which is it? Did Paul preach out of freedom or out of necessity? The answer, of course, is yes. Celebrating Ruth A sermon on the book of Ruth  By : DavidBSmith But Ruth said, "Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die - there will I be buried. May the Lord do thus and so to me, and more as well, if even death parts me from you!" When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her. (Ruth 1:16-18) THE EVIDENCE OF THE WORLD  By : Kumar.N The first evidence that compels us to believe that God really does exist is that given by the world around us and above us. The earth and the universe eloquently proclaim the existence of God. Guru Nanak's Travels - Journey of Uttarakhand  By : Jaspinder Grover The article describes afew travels of Guru Nanak and How he reformed the people he met during the course of his travels . Guru Nanak Establishes Kartarpur  By : Jaspinder Grover The Article contains important events from the life of Guru Nanak : The first Guru of Sikhs . The article is an excerpt from the Book 'The Ten Gurus - Life, teachings and Hymns ' written By the Author of this article Freedom's Limits  By : Phillip Ross Against the tide of unrestrained freedom, Paul argued for caution and restraint. Here and elsewhere Paul argued that freedom in Christ did not mean that Christians were free to do whatever they wanted to do, even if there was nothing ultimately wrong with some particular action. But rather, Christians were free in Christ to live in obedience to Christ, free to care for and model behavior suited to the least discerning of Christ's people. Guru Nanak Waters His Fields From Haridwar  By : Jaspinder Grover The Article contains important events from the life of Guru Nanak : The first Guru of Sikhs . The article is an excerpt from the Book 'The Ten Gurus - Life, teachings and Hymns ' written By the Author of this article Saint Charles Borromeo - instances of Miracles  By : Bob and Penny Lord There were many instances of Miracles in the life of Saint Charles Borromeo. Bob and Penny Lord bring some of them to light in this article, like surviving an assassination attempt. Pay The Piper  By : Phillip Ross In spite of that rightful claim upon the Corinthian purse, Paul did not request or receive any such care. Why not? Because he did not want to give the impression that his ministry was motivated by monetary concerns. He did not want to be perceived as a hired gun that had come in to clean up the Corinthian church. He did not want to put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ. Great Ideas for Christian Gifts for Your Youth Group  By : wwjd4u If there is anything more challenging, more rewarding and more frustrating that working with a group of contemporary teenagers, no one has figured it out yet. As a youth group leader, whether you're a pastor, a helper or a parent, you already know that. Picking great Christian gifts to motivate and inspire your youth group isn't as hard as it may seem when all your ideas are greeted with "that's so not cool". (Admit it; you've heard it once or twice. We all have!) The Pleasures of Sin  By : Denny Smith The pleasures of sin are real but so are the consequences in the harvest reaped from them. Many pleasures of life are not sinful but even innocent pleasure can become a master over us and an idol we serve resulting in sin. Introduction to Nitnem - Nitnem Gutka in English and Punjabi  By : Jaspinder Grover Books on Sikh History, Books on Sikh Gurus, Books on Sikh Gurdwaras , Books on Sikh Culture, Books on Sikhism , Books on Sikh Culture ,Books By Bhai Vir singh , Books by Khushwant Singh, Books on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Warning: God Does NOT Forgive All Sins  By : Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr Most people believe God will forgive their sins, all their sins, but the Bible says that's not true. Japji Sahib - Summary and Meanings  By : Jaspinder Grover Book Meanings of Japji Sahib ,Books , Japji Sahib english Translation , Japji Sahib Steek , Japji sahib , Japji Sahib Message , Japji Sahib explained,Books on sikh History , Books on Sikh gurus , Books on Sikh Philosophy , Books on Sikh Gurdwaras , Books on Gurbani How To Pray Article Series: The Three Building Blocks of Prayer  By : Babes Tan-Magkalas The article is a part of a series that answers the biggest questions about prayer and how to pray effectively. This part discusses the three building blocks to remember in praying for your needs Blessed Miguel Pro - Martyr of Mexico  By : Bob and Penny Lord A plot had been hatched. We don't know if it was directed against Miguel Pro, or former president Obregon. Some think it was Calles? way of killing two birds with one stone. The assailant supposedly put the blame on Padre Pro, his brother Humberto, and Luis Segura. Out of Orthodoxy - Why This Former Orthodox Rabbi Will Officiate at Interfaith Marriages  By : Rabbi David S. Gruber In his article, Rabbi David Gruber, a former Orthodox rabbi, elaborately explains what has led him to become a Jewish secular humanist and officiate interfaith weddings. At Last! L. Ron Hubbard Discovers Your Mind's Deepest Secrets?  By : Broadhurst People wonder what makes them do things they later regret. Where does violence come from? What gives us our irrational fears, anxieties, anger? Where does it come from? What makes us strike at someone we love? There must be some final underlying cause, below all others. There just must be. And if you have thought like this, then read on. This article is for you. Morality and Maturity  By : Phillip Ross False gods are powerless because they are not real. And yet, people falsely believe they are real, and establish very real and destructive behaviors on that false basis. Consequently, the more mature are bound by the weaknesses of the less mature as a matter of service to the weaker brothers. The Great Sheikh Farid  By : Jaspinder Grover Sheikh Farid, the great Sufi Saint and mystic, lives eternally in the hearts of millions of his followers. Like Nanak, he believed in One God and propagated the message of Divine love, dedicating his life to chanting of His Name. He lived a very simple life devoid of luxuries and practised severe austerities. Guru Nanak's Divine Message Japji  By : Jaspinder Grover Jap Ji Sahib is the fundamental morning prayer of the sikhs, composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, being the first composition of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. It consists of the mool mantra followed by 38 stanzas of bani and then a slok . Sacrifice Of Two Elder Sons Of Guru Gobind Singh Ji  By : Jaspinder Grover Being surrounded by such a mammoth army was not an ordinary event. It meant that the supplies of food from outside were cut. Some of the Sikhs started panicking and stated that they could not fight with empty stomachs, and expressed their desire to leave Bhai Ghanaya's Exemplary Service : Guru Gobind Ji's Sikhs  By : Jaspinder Grover The kings of hilly kingdoms were wary of the growing might of the Guru. Being Hindus, it was expected of them to be on the Guru's side, since He was fighting to protect even Hinduism. They however, chose to appease the Mughal emperor by going against the Guru.

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