Have you ever found yourself putting great dependence on some area of your life or confidence in yourself Maybe an area that you take great pride in, your education, your career, your possessions, your wealth, your good looks, your achievements , athletic ability, you communication skills, your intelligence, your status at work or among your friends or simply the independent pursuit of such things are the total focus or top priority in your life

While some sections of the Bible are designed to give a historical perspective of drinking, and others use drinking to help illustrate a point, there are some places in the Bible that specifically deal with the ethics of drinking One of these that stand out is Proverbs 31: 29-35

If there is no question as to what the Bible says about wine and drunkenness, it leaves you to wonder just what sort of wine this is There is no doubt that it is alcoholic, though it was probably much less so than a strong drink we know today

In a world that we live in today can be a very dangerous place with terrorism, natural disasters and human hatred at an all time high as never seen before in history We as God’s people must understand the reality of God’s Angels

Ever day in America an unborn child dies due to this murdering behavior called abortion Will it ever stop; will the killing of unborn babies ever cease

Who is the Holy Spirit, a question that has been asked by many through the centuries The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus Christ; He is the Third Person of the Trinity

The first thing to realize is that the Holy Spirit is a person; a person who is here for the church of Jesus Christ He has many areas that He helps the church in

It seems that as every day passes by the world is getting darker and the people are getting wickeder Natural disasters seem to be increasing like never seen before in history

Many people today who have some knowledge concerning the identity of the soul and the passage of human beings through multiple lifetimes of experience, also have an understanding that ‘karma’ is what we carry from one lifetime to another as unhealed portions of ourselves Sometimes these unhealed portions show up in emotional difficulties or mental preoccupations

Today a great spiritual hunger is surfacing as many seek comfort, support, and meaning in a world that has spun out of control Yet, times of loneliness, confusion, fear, or separation come for a powerful reason—so we can stop our usual way of being and discover where true strength, connection, and understanding lie

Have you ever dreamed of a place of total protection, provision and fulfillment Well if you have I have wonderful news for you

Experience God’s Grace and Mercy When You Give Your Personal Best to Him Perhaps the first and foremost problem that stunts the spiritual growth for many a new Christian is the false analysis of the personal best

God has long since been an issue to be argued Most feel that God is the go to person to seek advice, faith and an overall understanding of why we are here on earth

For thousands of years, human beings have seeked the advice of their elders or wise folk for a type of illness no medicine can cure Emotional pain and depression are some of the worst times of a person’s life, but they are not beyond cure

Remembering God’s mercy and grace isn’t always the easiest thing to do Sometimes, the negative worldly issues can lead to discord within your spiritual relationship with the Lord

There are too many dear people who have been angry at God for the terrible things that have taken place in their lives; a lost loved one, layoff at work or some other tragedy that hit unexpectedly A lady lost her young son, being grieved because of the lost she was wrestling with the thoughts in her head, “why would God do this or allow it to happen” she would ask her self

What is life Life is a journey that all must take; young and old, rich and poor

What does it mean to be a Christian Is it just joining some church or a club called religion

A mysterious day that millions are waiting for; when Jesus Christ will call His people to be with Him in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18); a day that will be so glorious and wonderful that the mind can’t comprehend This event is so misunderstood in the body of Christ that the church is split over the topic, “RAPTURED”

A mysterious day that millions are waiting for; when Jesus Christ will call His people to be with Him in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18); a day that will be so glorious and wonderful that the mind can’t comprehend This event is so misunderstood in the body of Christ that the church is split over the topic, “RAPTURED”

American society values control over almost everything We want to control things at work, things at home, our finances, our weight, our careers, and our relationships

Celtic Advent in the pre Nicene church, early Christianity that pre-dates the Nicene Creed, the roadmap of what Christians, Catholic and Protestants believe was very different than what we celebrate in the modern time

All parents and educators know how open children can be to new learning and how receptive when interested We also know how responsible we must be with respect to what we teach our children and allow them to absorb

While most religions in the world have some form of meditation as a core practice (be it Christian monasticism or Islamic daily prayer), none have made it so central a tenet as Buddhism has As such, there are many variations in the practice and goals of meditation within Buddhism

In the holiday movie, White Christmas, Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are faced with the terrible downturn in fortunes experienced by their former commanding officer from the European theater in World War II The general, a well beloved man, has retired after the war to a small inn located in Vermont

It is difficult to reason with fundamentalists In fact, it is virtually impossible

It is difficult to reason with fundamentalists In fact, it is virtually impossible

Shepherds When people think of the Nativity, the Holy Family and the three Wise Men are often thought of Also, the angel who announced Jesus’ birth

What is the road, the path that leads to fundamentalism The traditional answer associates fundamentalism with poverty, low educational attainment, and low socioeconomic status in general

All throughout the Old Testament are various prophecies detailing the coming of the Messiah The biblical text are numerous and telling of the life of the Lord

Jesus Christ is the most influential figure in all of history Whether or not Christ really was the son of God, his impact on society has been more monumental than any other character

When you are single and Christian, you want to meet someone who shares your religious beliefs It is important to meet someone that has similar values and moral code

Traditional social networking websites like MySpace and Facebook are fine decisions for those who want to get in to the social networking scene They have tens of millions of members and are constantly growing at a rapid pace

Many people have studied the Bible It is considered one of the most ancient and respected books on earth

The topic of God is one of the most controversial and, for many people, important of our time Whether or not one believes in God, nobody can deny the immense power that the subject has over the world

Presently, fundamentalism is a hot topic Many folks have been astonished at the level of evil perpetrated by Islamic fundamentalists, the most notable example being the events of 9/11

A few centuries ago, in the 1600’s you may not have been likely to find chairs in all churches If you did find seating, chances are good it would not have been in good shape because money was not readily available and churches often had their congregation stand rather than sit

Picture this scenario It is about 8:00 am on a Sunday morning and you have stumbled out of bed knowing that it is your responsibility to wake up your other family members, feed them breakfast, and get them dressed in their “Sunday best

Church furnishing can create the atmosphere you desire the most in your particular house of worship Carefully choosing what will work best for you and your congregation can make your church comfortable and homey, fancy and ornate, or any combination of the two

In this article, we wish to explore the nature of two words, fundamentalism, and extremism What connotation do we arrive at when we hear these words