1. You were raised in a dysfunctional home where boundaries weren't modeled. As a result, you don't know what healthy boundaries are and don't recognize that you need to have them. You may believe that a wife submits to her husband in everything and isn't entitled to say no. You may believe that a husband loves by tolerating and overlooking everything. You ... Tags:Christians boundaries, setting boundaries Christian, boundar
God Misinterpreted? Part 1 By: William Greggory | - God is good.All the time! How many times have we heard this quite rhetorical statement from Great American Christians? However, when I ask people to ask themselves what was good about Hurricane Katrina, the floods that devastated Vermont, or the nuclear disaster that befell Japan, I never get God was good then. This question also led me to ponder if God is even responsible for the everyday things that go on in peoples lives. Before going into a childish tantrum about someone saying somethi ... Tags:Rev. Dr. Malachi Kobina York, Hurricane Katrina, Christians
22 Characteristics Of A Great Christian University By: Mark Virkler | - One of the blessings we have in the United States of America is that due to religious freedom is we are not forced to attend a secular college for secondary education. There are many Christian colleges and universities for people to choose from. So, how do you choose which Christian college or university to attend?
There are 22 characteristics Ive found which are the characteristics of a great Christian university:
A Different Method For Training Missionaries By: Mark Virkler | - When many people think about missionaries, they think about men and women from one place traveling to other parts of the world the spread the Gospel. With this method, the missionaries not only have to be trained in various theological studies and evangelical skills, but they also have to learn about the culture they are visiting, possibly having to learn a new language.
Does The Qur"€™an Contain Contradictory Statements? By: socialmea | - The Doctrine of Abrogation addresses the question of contradictions within the Quran. It states that an earlier statement carrying legal or divine authority is abrogated (erased) by a later contradictory statement which also carries legal or divine authority. Maulana Muhammad Ali comments that some Islamic scholars place the number of abrogated verses in the Quran at five hundred.Other scholars, however, are more conservative, claiming a more correct number to be as few as twenty-one.
Being A Fearless Ministry Leader By: Ericka D. Jackson | - There is a unique challenge to building a ministry that can leave ministers susceptible to fear that other Christians may not have to deal with on a regular basis.
Being fearless is not being strong; it is not putting on a smile no matter what; it is not feeling your fear and pushing through it a definition of courage I have heard time and time again. Fearlessness is the total absence of fear. You must first be fearless for faith to enter in and manifest. Being fearless is the ... Tags:Christians, Kingdom of God, God, Jesus Christ, uncleanness
The Seven Aspects Of Salvation By: Ericka D. Jackson | - We have entered into the Era of the gospel of the Kingdom of God. This is a time in the Body of Christ that we must focus on manifesting the power of the Kingdom of God to come right here upon the earth (Matthew 24:14). Part of this gospel is to understand that he that endures until the end shall be saved.
What does this mean for the throngs of Christians that have been taught that their salvation was complete the very moment they accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and ... Tags:Kingdom of God, Body of Christ, Jesus Christ, Christians,
Are Christians Supposed To Be Creative? Here Are Some Biblical Examples Of Creative Flow By: Mark Virkler | - It is the creative stream which is the heartbeat of the artist, the composer, the musician, the singer, the performer, the author, the inventor, and even the businessman or leader. The creative river within is to be the foundation of the Christian Arts.
Creative Leaders of the Bible:
Consider some of the creative leaders in the Bible who lived out of Gods voice and Gods vision. Abraham, a creator of wealth, a founder of a nation, and a spiritual giant, created a c ... Tags:Christianity, Bible, Christians, education, school
The Four Essential Steps To True Deliverance By: Ericka D. Jackson | - God has many promises for Christians. He promises us life and life more abundantly (John 10:10). He promises to give us long life. He promises to supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). He promises that you can do all things through him who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). He promises to give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heave ... Tags:true deliverance, deliverance, Christians, God, promises of God, body of Christ, Spiritual Cleansing, revelation, unclean heart
Where Does Christian Creativity Come From? By: Mark Virkler | - The river of God within the believer offers everything in life that one could possibly want, extending into every area. Since God is concerned about all of life, He allows His voice and His vision to provide us with "over the top" experiences in each and every area of life, whether it is arts, music, business, leadership, oratory, or whatever.
A list of some of the creative expressions one may release if he lives out of the voice of God can be found in Deuteronomy 28:1-14:
Do Christians Think On Their Own? By: Mark Virkler | - Many in society today focus on people's ability to think for themselves. This is usually a good thing in the sense that people are not swayed by the popular trend of the moment, but rather they are able to defy the consensus when they see it as foolishness.
But what does God tell us?
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written:
New Search To Last Supper By: bryahz7nhe | - Christians have long celebrated Jesus Christ's Last Supper on Maundy but new analysis posted states to reveal it passed off on the Wednesday previous to the crucifixion.
Professor Colin Humphreys, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, thinks it is all due to a calendar mix-up and asserts his findings strengthen the case for finally introducing a determined date for Easter.
Humphreys uses a combo of biblical, historical and huge analysis to try to pinpoint the precise nature a ... Tags:Christians, Henrik+Sedin+Jersey" rel="tag">Henrik Sedin Jersey, Christianity, Bible, Christians, faith, Christian theology seminaries, Christian theology seminaries, Christian colleges
Should Christians Meditate And If So, How? By: Rhonda Jones | - Before I answer that question lets first define what it means to mediate. Dictionary.com synonyms for mediate or meditation include to ponder, to reflect, to ruminate, to contemplate, and to mull over.
If we're honest, these are things that most people do everyday. The problems is however, that most people meditate, ponder reflect upon and mull over things that are not conducive to peace, joy, harmony, and God's spirit.
Christian Fellowship And The Internet By: ben marcus | - There is a lot of buzz in the Christian community about the effect that the Web has on ministries. Internet ministries are constantly congratulating themselves on being able to reach vast numbers of younger people who they wouldn't have managed to speak to before, all with the making of one or two simple web sites. There are some things to be said for this kind of Christian witnessing. It actually is handy to be well placed to talk to folks thousands of miles away, spreading the news of Jesus wi ... Tags:internet church, christians online, online church,
Can Christians Be Cursed? By: Mark Virkler | - We dont talk much about curses these days in Western culture. But people do still utter curses and the Bible, itself, talks about curses. They are real and they do still affect people. But what about Christians? Are Christians immune? Can Christians be cursed?
The Bible says: A curse without a cause will not alight.
Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight (Proverbs 26:2)
Young Christians Challenged By: TrevorES Smith | - As a young Christian you face many challenges arising from your decision to devote your life to Christ. Even as you bask in the fact of God's protection and providence, you may be experiencing some doubts and areas where you need more information.
Here are five questions that every young Christian must think about and helpful advice about how to deal with them.
Depending on how long you've been a parent, you probably realize that parenting for Christians is a learning process. Not only are you raising children, but you are still required to follow God's Word and live an upright life. If you sometimes feel that there isn't enough grace in the world to help you be a better parent, then here are some simple principles to remember.
Christian Parenting: Parenting Tips And Advice By: writeragain | - Let's face it, parenting is not for the faint of heart, and Christian parenting can often feel even more challenging. Thankfully, parenting for Christians can be simpler because you have divine help. Here are few ways to make your Christian parenting a little easier.
Set boundaries. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it." The more time you spend teaching your children how to live, the easier it will be for them ... Tags:Christian parenting, , parenting for christians, , christian p
Much Ado About Talents By: benj4yafgr | - As we all know, the Messiah had many talents. In Matthew 25:14-30, he told a parable describing the future inhabitants of the Kingdom of Heaven. However, there is a popular misconception he was exclusively referring to Christians. As we will soon discover; he was not! Long story short; before going on a long journey, a (wealthy) man entrusted three of his servants with various amounts of money. Unto the first servant he gave five talnts; unto the second servant, two; and unto the third, a sing ... Tags:talents, christians, christianity, jesus, kingdom of heaven, Messiah, scribes and pharisees
Christian Network Marketing For God's Sake! By: Neil Ashworth | - In recent years, Christian network marketing has taken off in the world of direct sales. Christian entrepreneurs want to align themselves with businesses and products that adhere to their moral standards and codes. Network marketing, also known as direct sales and multilevel marketing, sometimes has a bad stigma, thanks to companies or individuals with questionable ethics standards. Christians enter the world of network marketing for various reasons: extra income for the family, a career opport ... Tags:Christian Network Marketing, Network Marketing Business for Christians
The History Of Christianity By: Rodney Acosta.. | - Christianity is identified as the hugest religion. Even if Christianity has numerous forms still they are called as Christians for they only worship one God and follow like teachings. Christianity started up during the time that Christ was born. The whole Christian world follows the teaching of Jesus Christianity start from the time Christ was born. The entire Christians follow the teaching of Jesus Christ and He was born between the 7 and 4 BCE. He was place to death by the Roman. Most of the C ... Tags:christianity, christian, christians, heaven, gospel, god
Christians And Christianity By: Jenny Middleton | - When we begin to discuss Christians, it becomes extremely compelling to also include the doctrines of Christianity for a very simple reason - without Christianity, Christians would not exist. The term Christian comes from the name of the religion, meaning Christ-like. The first references to this term can be found the New Testament Acts 11:26. These days, anything associated to the religion of Christianity is termed as Christian. Looking in terms of popularity, almost 75 percent of the North Ame ... Tags:Christianity, Christians, Christian, church
What Is The Difference Between Eastern And Christian Meditation? By: Rhonda Jones | - With meditation being prescribed by doctors to relieve stress and spiritual leaders touting meditation as a way of spiritual growth, more and more Christians are becoming interested in this practice but are concerned as to whether it goes against their Christian faith. However, Christian and eastern meditation is very different in both their objectives and methods.
How Can Christians Apply The Law Of Attraction? By: Rhonda Jones | - If you are reading this, chances are high that you have watched 'The Secret'. The basic premise of this movie is the law of attraction. Simply put, this means that you get what you put out or, like attracts like. How can Christians apply the law of attraction? The good news is that the law of attraction does not contradict with the teachings of Christianity.
Welcome to the Still Waters Revival Books video book summary for "Spiritual Refining" 2 Volume Set by Anthony Burgess
"Spiritual Refining (Volume 1, 1652), A Treatise of Grace and Assurance. Wherein are handled: The Doctrine of Assurance; The Use of Signs in Self-examination; How true Graces may be distinguished from counterfeit; Several true Signs of Grace, and many fa ... Tags:the Ungodly, Doubting Saint, counterfeit Christians, Holy Ghost, Gospel, sinning
Speak Evil Of No Man...really?? By: Aaron Taylor | - I love the New Testament. I think it's fair to say that I live, eat, breathe, and drink the New Testament. I honestly think that there's no piece of literature more inspiring and uplifting than the New Testament. Having said that, I have to admit that more often than not, I find myself frustrated—and a bit annoyed—at its content. Because the more I read the New Testament, the more I realize that God has set the bar sky-high for those that would call themselves Christ -followers. C ... Tags:Barack Obama, Chairman Mao, Christians, Glen Beck, Hillary Clinton, Hitler, Mao, Pol Pot, Sarah Palin, Stalin
Christian Dating: Top 3 Dating Tips "€" How Can You Perform Them With Perfection? By: Saam Johnson | - Some people have an intuitive mind, which supplies them with dating tips while there are some that need help in for new Christian singles with the top 3 dating tips. I would to mention that if you are not strong enough then even 3333 tips will not work in favor of you. But as a new Christian dating single I would like to remind you before all that it is very important that you maintain and respect your ideals and culture.
Obama's Nobel Speech, What Did We Expect? By: Aaron Taylor | - I didn't get a chance to watch Barack Obama's Nobel speech live, but I've read the transcript and found very little in the speech that couldn't have been given by any number of past presidents—including George W. Bush. Granted, absent from the speech is the grandiose rhetoric of "Bring it on", "You're either with us or with the terrorists" and "Ridding the world of evil", but should being less arrogant than Bush qualify someone for the Nobel Peace Prize? Probably not. On the other hand, ... Tags:Obama, Nobel speech, Afghanistan, Martin Luther, Protestant Reforamtion, John Howard Yoder, war, George W. Bush, Christians
The Truth So Called Christians Will Not Accept By: Denny Smith | - Most people who call themselves Christians are in reality not Christians at all no matter how dedicated they may be to their faith. The word of God is truth (Jesus speaking, John 17:17) and stands as the one and only standard that is acceptable to the God of heaven and of men. It, not man, sets the standard for who is a Christian.
As there is a political correctness in our land there is likewise a religious correctness that one must adhere to unless he is willing to be branded a h ... Tags:truth, Christians, Christ, baptism, faith, repentance
Hypocrites In The Church By: Denny Smith | - Are there hypocrites in the church? Surely, there are some. Paul dealt with such in his day for he said in 2 Cor. 11:13, "For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ." (NASU) In Gal. 2:4 he speaks of "false brethren secretly brought in." (NASU) Hypocrisy is thus an age old problem and one we will never rid ourselves of in this life.
How To Choose Trendy Christian Gifts For Your Teen By: wwjd4u | - Honestly, is there anyone harder to shop for than a teenager? Caught up in the life and death drama that always accompanies those teenage years, coupled with the stress of attempting to define themselves as both individuals and Christians, today's teens are under a lot of pressure. It's important to find a gift for them that will help them become the men and women of God they're going to be.
How Self Help E-books Are Helping Christians Put Their Lives Back Together By: wwjd4u | - As a society today, we learn a lot of things. We learn that it's okay to stand on our own. We learn that real people can juggle family, jobs, bills and friends while simultaneously going to school and starting our own Internet business, and they do it without ever dropping the ball. We learn that the best type of person is one who's always there for their friends and never asks for anything in return.
Islam And Jews - Islam And Christians By: C. Read | - Islam and Jews do not mix. Nor does Islam and Christians. While Jews and Christians are able to find common ground and respect each others religion, such is not the case when it comes to Islam.
Islam and Christians cannot be friends, according to the Koran. The Koran teaches that anyone who does not believe in Islam and practice the teachings is an infidel. This includes Christians. In some Islamic countries, such as Saudi Arabia, it is illegal to practice the Christian faith. I ... Tags:Islam and Christians, Islam and Jews
Christian Rehab For Drugs Assists Families, Careers, And Finances By: Chris L. Merton | - Family relationships, career progression, and personal finances are improved by Christian drug rehabilitation. Problems once thought to be unsurmountable are quickly and easily solved by drug rehab in a Christian context.
Is The Law Of Attraction For Christians? By: Jon Mercer | - Because I've been studying the law of attraction for many years, people will often ask me "is the law of attraction for Christians?" Or "is the law of attraction in conflict with Christianity or the Bible?" These are really good questions, and actually, there's a great deal of information in the Bible to answer them. Particularly in the New Testament, there are many, many references to the power of faith and belief. Jesus told us that we could do "greater works" then He if only we had a strong ... Tags:Law of attraction for Christians, Law of attraction Bible, law of attraction Joel Osteen
China's Concentration Camps By: W.V. Fitzgerald | - Recently released video from NTD TV shows life on the inside of the notorious Masanjia Labor Camp, also known as Ideology Education School of Liaoning Province.
Masanjia is the home to many House Christians and Falun Gong practitioners. There crime is their religious beliefs, or from the government point of view, improper political or spiritual beliefs. Forced labor, torture and little food is a way of life for prisoners at Masanjia. They are often held without official se ... Tags:China, human rights, olympics, falun gong, christians, news,
Christian Rehabilitation: It Helps Us Regain Control By: Chris L. Merton | - Substance abuse is a situation which a person has the power to overcome. It does not have to continue. Reflecting on what causes it, what we need to do, and how drug treatment can assist us, is helpful for getting on the right track to recovery.
Addiction begins quietly. Shame and blame can contribute to addiction. As Christians, we are ashamed that perhaps we are not coping better with life than we are. We then blame ourselves and blame others.
Pope"€™s Permission For The Marriage Of Catholic Priests! Has The Time Arrived? By: V. Gerard Majilla | - Recently the Worldwide Catholics have been shocked by few informations, which the Pope, leader of Worldwide Catholics have uttered in U.S. At the same time, it has plunged the Catholic Christian religion into immeasurable depth in the world arena.
Free Christians Online Dating Sites. By: Francis K Githinji | - Christians, did you that free Christians online dating sites exists? Christianity is a religious doctrine which people interpret differently according to their believes. Being a Christian means that there are some biblical teachings and rules to abide to. There are do's and don'ts in this religion and it makes many followers feel like their hands are tied down especially on social issues, free Christians dating online is a sure avenue to open one's heart and embrace the world.
The Christian Right And The Pledge Of Allegiance-is There A Contradiction? By: Aaron Taylor | - Imagine a grade school student from China who goes to a public school and is asked to swear an oath to the Chinese state every day along with the rest of his or her class at school. Imagine that the young boy or girl refuses to participate due to the fact that he or she is a Christian and does not want to declare allegiance to anyone or anything other than Jesus Christ. I wonder how the average American Christian raised in a conservative evangelical church would view this scenario? I imagine tha ... Tags:pledge of allegiance, under God, conservative evangelical, American Christians, soldiers in Iraq, U.S. Military, Jesus,
We Stand At The Crossroads By: eileen fleming | - On a chilly overcast Saturday morning on November 18, 2006, in our Nations capital, a potentially historic gathering of a few, committed, thoughtful progressive Christians gathered in the Washington Plaza Hotel.
Successful social justice movements have always been grounded in the universal ethical spiritual truths that are shared by all the worlds' great religions.
The Da Vinci Code: What Can Christians Learn From It? By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - When Dan Browns book was first released, most of us yawned and thought, Another one of those. Weve seen many books that bash Christianity on the market and of course snippets about Madonnas latest publicity stunts.
Publicity is a band wagon, whether you take a stand for or against any Christian issue. The need for thought provoking entertainment that pushes the envelope of morality is far greater than the supply.
The Christian Exodus By: eileen fleming | - A House bill seeking co-sponsors by Rep. McCaul (R-TX) and Rep. Crowley (D-NY), "condemning the persecution of Palestinian Christians by the Palestinian Authority," is another instance of Orwellian double-speak about the Christian exodus from the Holy Land.
This resolution fails to address the real reasons for Christian emigration: the deteriorating economic situation and the political instability created by the occupation which causes the ongoing conflict and the resultant humani ... Tags:Palestine, Christians, Holy Land, Congress, House resolutions, justice, Israel, conflict, PA
