http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=News-and-Society:Religion EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Paul preached because he was compelled to preach. He didn't preach in order to receive a personal reward. He was called to preach, obligated to preach. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gospel-Expense&id=3316666 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gospel-Expense&id=3316666 In April, 2005, I was one of about ninety men to attend a pricey three day New Life Ministries conference in Costa Mesa, California promoted as a biblically based means for men to overcome problems with lust and to develop sexual purity. After attending this workshop, we were asked to prepare an evaluation. The information that follows is essentially this initial evaluation. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:46:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Every-Mans-Battle-Workshop-An-Evaluation&id=988101 http://ezinearticles.com/?Every-Mans-Battle-Workshop-An-Evaluation&id=988101 Until recent history, the immaterial dimension of a human being, that is, the soul, had been regarded as the ground of human personhood and the anchor of human value. Philosophers from Aristotle to Aquinas to Des Cartes championed dualism, arguing that the soul was the essence of a person and the very form of one's being. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:42:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-My-Brain?-A-Heady-Topic-Part-3-Ethics-and-the-Soul&id=3278300 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-My-Brain?-A-Heady-Topic-Part-3-Ethics-and-the-Soul&id=3278300 Faith means a lot of different things to different people. But, what does God's Word say about faith? What is faith, really? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Faith-What-is-it-Anyway?&id=3316072 http://ezinearticles.com/?Faith-What-is-it-Anyway?&id=3316072 We walk by faith, not by sight. Or, at least, we're supposed to. But, sometimes it seems like that's easier said than done. How do we walk by faith when the world and our circumstances are screaming the exact opposite of what God's Word says? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?We-Walk-by-Faith&id=3316051 http://ezinearticles.com/?We-Walk-by-Faith&id=3316051 The world has become a 'tiny village' these days because of the modern scientific developments and the globalization that is happening throughout the world. Everywhere we are watching fast changes in almost all arenas of life. But certain things like the customs and manners are not changing as fast as the other outward things! Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:55:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cremation-of-the-Dead-The-Valluvanad-Nair-Community-Way-(1)&id=1956140 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cremation-of-the-Dead-The-Valluvanad-Nair-Community-Way-(1)&id=1956140 Here are important tips for an amazing Christian sex life. Learn how to properly practice intimacy within the Christian religion. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:43:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sex-and-Christianity-Tips-For-a-Great-Sex-Life&id=1201909 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sex-and-Christianity-Tips-For-a-Great-Sex-Life&id=1201909 While they may have been considered Pagan symbols back in the day, Celtic Crosses have become potent symbols of Christianity in Ireland. Read more. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:32:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Celtic-Cross-An-Irish-Symbol-of-Faith-and-Hope&id=2287951 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Celtic-Cross-An-Irish-Symbol-of-Faith-and-Hope&id=2287951 The 15th day witnesses the final act of the cremation process. That day is generally termed as the 'Pathinaradiyanthram', which can be translated as the '16th day feast'. For this feast all the near and dear ones of the diseased would assemble in his house premises and a good feast is provided to them all. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:09:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cremation-of-the-Dead-The-Valluvanad-Nair-Community-Way-Part-6&id=1956244 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cremation-of-the-Dead-The-Valluvanad-Nair-Community-Way-Part-6&id=1956244 What is the ultimate responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders? The power of words. Which four letter word do you project? Dare to take the challenge. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:33:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Religious-and-Spiritual-Leaders-Responsible?&id=1914337 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Religious-and-Spiritual-Leaders-Responsible?&id=1914337 The purpose of all religions is to guide humans in how to know God. All religions share this same essential purpose. Yet, all religions seem to be sadly failing at this shared purpose! Would you like to know why? Do you want to know how to know God? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:57:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Know-God-Why-All-Religions-Fail,-Including-Christianity&id=3266325 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Know-God-Why-All-Religions-Fail,-Including-Christianity&id=3266325 It's easy to understand how children or uneducated people choose to believe in something. Most of the children today don't need or require any facts to believe in anything, as long as the information is coming from someone that sounds convincing. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:08:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Long-Do-I-Lie-to-Myself-About-My-Religious-Beliefs?&id=3316438 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Long-Do-I-Lie-to-Myself-About-My-Religious-Beliefs?&id=3316438 I noticed that most religious people choose faith over facts. If you're one of these people, I suggest that you read this entire article. It's nice to have faith and believe in something until you have enough facts to change her mind. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:07:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Religious-People-That-Dont-Like-Scientific-Facts&id=3316431 http://ezinearticles.com/?Religious-People-That-Dont-Like-Scientific-Facts&id=3316431 One of the biggest problems that Christianity faces is the Bible itself. Just exactly how reliable is the New Testament? We are not going to be talking about the Old Testament, because it also creates problems for Christians and other religions who believe in it. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:07:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Reliable-is-the-New-Testament?&id=3316420 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Reliable-is-the-New-Testament?&id=3316420 With the holidays upon us it's an opportune time to recall the grace connection that links various spiritual beliefs: Hinduism: Hindus believe in the great eternal spirit of the universe, called Brahman, and in the sacredness of all existence. Every person's spirit is part of Brahman. Trees, forests, and flowering trees received special reverence, too. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:05:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Inter-Faith-Grace-Connection&id=3316407 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Inter-Faith-Grace-Connection&id=3316407 Biblical faith by definition is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. If faith, therefore, is a substance, that means that it is tangible matter; a real thing. It is the reality of what you are actually hoping for. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:54:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?9-Key-Characteristics-of-Faith&id=3316339 http://ezinearticles.com/?9-Key-Characteristics-of-Faith&id=3316339 Most churchgoers take their traditional church bulletins for granted. Hence, they resort to other forms or means to grab the attention of their churchgoers and let them know of any upcoming events or special announcements that need to be circulated within the community. If you are tasked to create your announcements, there are many ways that you can try and catch the attention of your church mates. However, there are several important questions you need to consider first before... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:44:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Church-Bulletins-Why-We-Need-Them&id=3308863 http://ezinearticles.com/?Church-Bulletins-Why-We-Need-Them&id=3308863 This article will help you locate large quantities of Bibles at a discount. There is no denying the fact that most churches need a large quantity of Bibles, hence, they are always looking for discount bibles. The Bible is an important and integral part of the Christian faith. Its teachings and stories remain a core part of our belief. The Bible is actually a compilation of 66 separate books from over 40 authors. They were written approximately 1,600 years ago. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:42:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discount-Bibles-Knowing-Where-and-How-to-Get-Them&id=3308812 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discount-Bibles-Knowing-Where-and-How-to-Get-Them&id=3308812 False prophets are everywhere today. How can we spot a false prophet? Are most preachers false prophets? Spotting false prophets is easy, just as spotting false doctrine. Check out this article to find how. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:48:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?False-Prophets-How-to-Spot-Them&id=3303604 http://ezinearticles.com/?False-Prophets-How-to-Spot-Them&id=3303604 They think that Jesus died around 30 A.D. and the book of Mark was written between 45 and 65 A.D. This is good news for Christians, because Mark could have actually been an eyewitness or got eyewitness testimonies from a variety of different sources that would become invaluable when writing this Gospel. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:39:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Book-of-Mark-is-Less-Than-One-Generation-Away-From-the-Death-of-Jesus&id=3306133 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Book-of-Mark-is-Less-Than-One-Generation-Away-From-the-Death-of-Jesus&id=3306133 Let's go back to the first two chapters in the book of Genesis, just to see how important the written word is in the Old Testament. I'm tired of Christians telling me that this isn't what that means and that isn't what this means. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:25:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Incidental-Bible-Details-That-Are-Outrageously-Confusing&id=3306130 http://ezinearticles.com/?Incidental-Bible-Details-That-Are-Outrageously-Confusing&id=3306130 What suffering must true Christians endure? What is suffering with Jesus? Why must Christians suffer with Jesus? What must they suffer? Check out this spirit filled article. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:14:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Suffering-As-a-True-Christian&id=3303584 http://ezinearticles.com/?Suffering-As-a-True-Christian&id=3303584 How can we tell if we are really saved, or not? Knowing if we are saved is simple. Check out this spiritual article. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:12:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Really-Saved?&id=3303576 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Really-Saved?&id=3303576 How is the bible to be studied? How is the bible to be interpreted? Why do so many misinterpret the word of God? Check out this article. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:07:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bible-Study&id=3303552 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bible-Study&id=3303552 Why does the bible tell us not to judge? If we judge, are we sinning? If we judge, are we lost? Check out this spiritual article on Christians that judge others based on works of the flesh. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Judge-Not-Lest-Ye-Be-Judged&id=3303541 http://ezinearticles.com/?Judge-Not-Lest-Ye-Be-Judged&id=3303541 Many today do not understand the bible. Many Christians do not understand why the bible tells us not to be drunk. The bible is a spiritual book with hidden meanings. Many Christians today love drunkeness and do not realize it. So what is drunkeness? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:53:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christians-Love-to-Be-Drunk&id=3303524 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christians-Love-to-Be-Drunk&id=3303524 If you are committed to your faith, then sure enough, the Bible would be the most precious book that you will ever own. Hence, it is only natural for you to take care of it and make sure it is protected from wear and tear by using Bible covers. Most Christians need to use their Bibles every day, highlighting important verses, writing on the pages, and carrying it around with them wherever they might need to go. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:24:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bible-Covers-Protecting-the-Word-of-God&id=3309083 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bible-Covers-Protecting-the-Word-of-God&id=3309083 Most people do not realize how important communion sets have become in today's world. Christian churches use these set of materials to help represent and at the same time share the love and body of Christ. Even though it is an important celebration, there are still some people that are not familiar with how and what the Holy Communion is all about. The Holy Communion or Confirmation is representative of the time when Christ had his communion fellowships with his disciples. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:19:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-to-Know-the-Holy-Communion-and-the-Necessary-Communion-Sets&id=3309060 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-to-Know-the-Holy-Communion-and-the-Necessary-Communion-Sets&id=3309060 For Christians, the first communion is important and equally important would be the dresses, the gifts, the communion plate and other paraphernalia needed for this important moment in your child's life. Most of the time, children go through first communion at the age of seven. It is a special time in your child's spiritual life and should be shared with family and friends. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:17:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communion-Plate-The-Significance&id=3309054 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communion-Plate-The-Significance&id=3309054 For the ordinary layman hearing about communion cups, the first thing that comes to mind is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Popular culture has depicted some of the most significant religious artifacts in a very unorthodox manner, but the good thing is that it helps ordinary people to get acquainted with these religious items. In the movie, Indiana Jones was looking for Jesus' cup. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:14:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communion-Cups-Understanding-Their-Importance&id=3308956 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communion-Cups-Understanding-Their-Importance&id=3308956 Church candles have been a staple part of the Christian religion. They often symbolize many things about the Christian faith. For example, Catholics believe that the candle symbolizes the body of Christ. In Christian baptisms, it remains a belief that candles represent the child or person being baptized as receiving the light of the Lord. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:11:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Church-Candles-Understanding-Their-Significance&id=3308897 http://ezinearticles.com/?Church-Candles-Understanding-Their-Significance&id=3308897 What does the bible mean by lying? Are Christians never to tell a lie naturally? Or is the entire bible meant to be understood spiritually? True Christians will not lie. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?True-Christians-Will-Not-Lie&id=3303589 http://ezinearticles.com/?True-Christians-Will-Not-Lie&id=3303589 Prayer to St. Anthony for lost articles has been offered for centuries by believing Catholics and even non-Catholics. The wondrous stories of his miraculous intercession have inspired and consoled countless people who have turned to this holy saint for help. To help you, here is a good prayer to St. Anthony. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:37:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer-to-St-Anthony-For-Lost-Articles&id=3111075 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer-to-St-Anthony-For-Lost-Articles&id=3111075 Could there have been a greater moral evil than the Holocaust? Consider the nearly successful attempt to systematically enslave and incinerate an entire race as a matter of public policy. And what shall we say about moral evil as a matter of private policy? I recall a story about an eighteen year old girl on a picnic with her family on a beach in Sri Lanka when the holiday tsunami of 2004 hit. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:14:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moral-Evil-and-the-Existence-of-God,-Part-1-Rational-Inquiry&id=3014101 http://ezinearticles.com/?Moral-Evil-and-the-Existence-of-God,-Part-1-Rational-Inquiry&id=3014101 According to the Bible, God created Earth and "the Heavens" (the Universe) around 6000 years ago. Many fundamentalist Christians of the 21st century, still believe this to be true, as a scientific fact. Somehow they manage to argue that the Bible is in agreement with modern science, apart from certain "misconceptions", such as Evolution and other "atheist" beliefs. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:08:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Biblical-Versus-Evolutional-Age-of-Earth-and-the-Universe&id=913572 http://ezinearticles.com/?Biblical-Versus-Evolutional-Age-of-Earth-and-the-Universe&id=913572 Do you have a wall that you need to climb over? What is meant by that question? Are you familiar with the story of Telemachus the monk, whose martyrdom ended the Roman games? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Martyrdom-of-Telemachus-Still-Inspires-the-Christian-to-Engage-the-Culture&id=3306865 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Martyrdom-of-Telemachus-Still-Inspires-the-Christian-to-Engage-the-Culture&id=3306865 Most pastors work in a secular job by necessity not by choice. But maybe being bi-vocational is actually a better way. Is it OK for a pastor to make a lot of money? Can he do that and still have time for ministry? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:38:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bi-Vocational-Pastors-No-Choice-Or-the-Best-Choice?&id=3228593 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bi-Vocational-Pastors-No-Choice-Or-the-Best-Choice?&id=3228593 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. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:27:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Necessary-Freedom&id=3304061 http://ezinearticles.com/?Necessary-Freedom&id=3304061 You are living in a physical world. God's physical world. Should we act naturally? What does that mean? Naturally. Let's say of nature. like all creatures of the earth. But wait. There is a difference. Man has a stream of consciousness. That is what makes man aware of himself. It is personal to him alone. A unique view of the world around him. This is what gives man complete control of his own mind. Man also has an intangible power. A power to do the magnificent... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:07:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-God-Be-Separated-From-Sex?&id=3288081 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-God-Be-Separated-From-Sex?&id=3288081 Boundaries or borders crop up everywhere for almost everything. One of the areas where boundaries exist is religion. The illusions of religious borders are so easy to interpret in ways that adversely affect mankind. Humans have the tendency to feel that being more important than others is the way of life. Men feel they are more important than women in every religion and outside religion too. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:37:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Illusions-of-Religious-Boundaries&id=2771617 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Illusions-of-Religious-Boundaries&id=2771617 There are many instances where man has always found ways to explain the miracles that holy books spell out. Many miracles that have nurtured the faith in humans to believe in God have been explained away by scientific methods. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:37:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Illusions-of-Our-Discoveries&id=2760741 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Illusions-of-Our-Discoveries&id=2760741 I have spent some time thinking about scientists who search for the God particle. They accept that this God exists everywhere but still spend public funds searching for God in out of space when IT exists on earth too. According to them IT exists even in their selves. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:31:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-God-Particle&id=2539100 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-God-Particle&id=2539100 Celtic crosses are something that have been around for centuries and many people think that they only came about because of Saint Patrick or Saint Delcan. However, the Celtic cross has been around long before that. Here are some reasons why you will want to read the Celtic cross history. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Celtic-Crosses-A-History-Worth-Reading-About&id=3196302 http://ezinearticles.com/?Celtic-Crosses-A-History-Worth-Reading-About&id=3196302 America, the Queen of the nations, was beautiful! Nations are referred to in the female gender for a very good reason. They are like beautiful women. A healthy national spirit exists firmly in Christ-centered, Bible-based relationships, partnerships and fellowships. America was destined to be the envy of the nations as she walked humbly with her God. To preserve society, there must be a delegated order of command with checks and balances. Our Ten-Commandments-based Constitutional law system establishes these principles of checks and balances. Her social structure has been based upon a solid moral and spiritual foundation of just laws and respect for the True and Living God. God has abundantly blessed America as she has blessed Him. People have come from the "ends of the earth" to experience the "American dream." America has been an example of the glory that comes to a nation when she is "under God with liberty and justice for all." America has truly been the "beautiful Queen" among the nations. This article shows you how she was trashed and what you can do about it. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:06:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-Radical-Extremists-Are-Trashing-America,-The-Beautiful-Queen-Among-the-Nations&id=3292287 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-Radical-Extremists-Are-Trashing-America,-The-Beautiful-Queen-Among-the-Nations&id=3292287 Some say that the law given in Deuteronomy 23:1-4 allows divorce for any reason that may be classified as indecent. However upon closer examination of these verses, they reveal the law is not about the justifiable reasons for divorce but is instead talking about protection of the women who have been divorced. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:05:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Divorce-Permissible-For-Christians?&id=3300849 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Divorce-Permissible-For-Christians?&id=3300849 The word "testament" means covenant, which means an agreement between two parties. In the case of the Old Testament, the covenant was between God and the Israelites. Basically, the Old Testament is the Bible of the Jews known as the "Tanakh" or "Masoretic Text". Later, God entered into a "New Testament" with the believers in Jesus Christ. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:06:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Basic-History-of-the-Old-Testament&id=3301540 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Basic-History-of-the-Old-Testament&id=3301540 Here's how to figure out what is right and what is wrong when it comes to Christian sex. Learn how to practice Christian intimacy in a manner that is religiously sound. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:25:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Sex-Beliefs-Whats-Right,-Whats-Wrong?&id=1153875 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Sex-Beliefs-Whats-Right,-Whats-Wrong?&id=1153875 A Christian book on sex that is simple, straight forward, and effective. They do exist and are essential for Christian couples to engage in to learn the ropes and techniques, while realizing the absolute fun they can have with the right Christian book on sex. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:23:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Book-on-Sex-Quick,-Easy,-and-Fun&id=513115 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Book-on-Sex-Quick,-Easy,-and-Fun&id=513115 Any good Christian marriage book is going to bring up common issues which exist in Christian marriage. Why then do so many Christian marriage book neglect some of the most obvious roadblocks Christian couples face? Read on and see the beginning workings of my own Christian marriage book. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:23:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Marriage-Book-How-to-Last-Stronger,-Longer,-and-Harder&id=513099 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Marriage-Book-How-to-Last-Stronger,-Longer,-and-Harder&id=513099 It's sometimes difficult to learn the ideals of married Christian sex in a society that seems to push every version of sex, except perhaps the most powerful that exists. Here we give highlight to the how-to and why aspects of married Christian sex. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:23:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Married-Christian-Sex-How-to-and-Why&id=513120 http://ezinearticles.com/?Married-Christian-Sex-How-to-and-Why&id=513120 The Saints have been speaking to us, vulnerably sharing their stories, to help us walk our path to the Father. We pray they have touched you, as they have us. Some of the Saints we have written about, we had to write about them. We felt a persistent gnawing inside to share their stories, their lives. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:45:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-in-High-Places&id=3158476 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-in-High-Places&id=3158476 He found himself at odds with the Spanish governors of Milan over matters of jurisdictional and secular natures. It came to some pretty hard-headed confrontations. In one instance, it was only through the diplomatic resources of the Pope and Prince Philip II of Spain that a sort of peace and arbitration was executed. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:45:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saint-Charles-Borromeo-Instances-of-Miracles&id=3145528 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saint-Charles-Borromeo-Instances-of-Miracles&id=3145528 Blessed Dina Belanger is a little known Blessed that lived in Canada. On January 22, 1927, Dina was given the gift of the Stigmata of Jesus, the Five Wounds in her hands, feet, and side. She described it in breathtaking description which follows in this article. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:44:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Blessed-Dina-Belanger&id=3007599 http://ezinearticles.com/?Blessed-Dina-Belanger&id=3007599 "Who's your daddy?" If the government your end all, be all? Do you want the government to provide for your well-being? For the Christian, the answer is simple. God is our Daddy, and it is He who provides for our security and needs. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:09:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whos-Your-Daddy?-God-Or-the-Government?&id=3296275 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whos-Your-Daddy?-God-Or-the-Government?&id=3296275 To believe is to accept as true. That short sentence makes it abundantly clear why believing in your SOURCE is indispensable. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Stay-Connected-to-Your-Source-(7)&id=3287409 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Stay-Connected-to-Your-Source-(7)&id=3287409 If you look, not necessarily at what Christ said but the life that he led as depicted in the Bible - He was not a family man. Nor was He a businessman, or a politician, or nationalistic. All of that Old Testament stuff; procreation, obedience, commandments is for a different audience, an audience that was not capable of understanding for themselves and had to be told what to do by an authority figure. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-the-Real-Jesus-Please-Stand-Up!&id=3300814 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-the-Real-Jesus-Please-Stand-Up!&id=3300814 A Catholic emblem. The Rosary. The mysteries of Christ's life - joyful, sorrowful, glorious, and luminous. Different colors. Drives away evil spirits. Bed mate. Good luck. And more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Rosary&id=2773492 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Rosary&id=2773492 Are you looking for an affordable, yet effective way to provide church outreach to community? One that will be an encouragement to your members, as well as a meaningful way to share God's love with your local community? Here are 7 ways a Christian comedian can help your church provide both encouragement and outreach within your community: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Comedy-7-Ways-Christian-Comedy-Can-Help-Your-Church-With-Outreach&id=1206598 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Comedy-7-Ways-Christian-Comedy-Can-Help-Your-Church-With-Outreach&id=1206598 Mother Cabrini loved the people of Louisiana. She could not be intimidated by anyone. Her time in New Orleans was proof positive of that. She was asked to work with the Bishop of New Orleans, to rid the state of the tremendous discrimination against the Italians there. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saint-Frances-Cabrini-and-Louisiana&id=3119417 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saint-Frances-Cabrini-and-Louisiana&id=3119417 The history of St. Christopher, the beloved Patron Saint of Travelers, takes us back to the 3rd century, when a giant of a man, a Christian named Christopher, was put to death for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods. But Christopher had not always been a Christian; in fact at one point in his life he had offered his allegiance to the devil. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:26:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Patron-Saint-of-Travelers-St.-Christopher&id=3113094 http://ezinearticles.com/?Patron-Saint-of-Travelers-St.-Christopher&id=3113094 Don't Just Read The Bible, Study It. Why should you study the Bible in the first place? You've seen the movie, right? In most sermons the pastor reads the verses aloud, so why should you read them yourself? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Study-the-Bible&id=3288505 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Study-the-Bible&id=3288505 Imagine the power and the importance of having wisdom. Proverbs 8: 11 says Wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot be compare to wisdom. Wisdom teaches and instructs every wise man to stay away from evil. Proverbs 8:12 confirms that, "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion". Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?I,-Wisdom-Proverbs-8-John-16:5-15!&id=3275115 http://ezinearticles.com/?I,-Wisdom-Proverbs-8-John-16:5-15!&id=3275115 The word "Christian" has lost its true meaning. You can be a "Christian" socialist, a "Christian" drug lord, a "Christian" homosexual, a "Christian" abortionist and so forth. The truth is, those who are not living according to the teaching of the Christian Bible are entertaining fables. They are not Christians. This article is giving three modern-day fables that are passed off as "Christian." I trust you will not find yourself entertaining one of these fables. If you are, please do not be fooled. It is time for you to come to God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Classic-Fables-of-Secularized-Christianity&id=3292245 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Classic-Fables-of-Secularized-Christianity&id=3292245 When Christians talk about the return of Jesus Christ in the End Time, they use the word "Rapture." These days "rapture" commonly means "ecstatic joy," but it has a different meaning as well. At its root is the Latin rapere which translates into English as "to seize." It refers to the moment when Jesus comes back in the clouds of heaven, a great trumpet sounds and all deceased Christians who have ever lived are resurrected in powerful, eternal bodies, then living Christians are instantly transformed and "caught up together with them in the clouds" (1 Thes. 4:15-17). This is the Rapture of the Church. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:10:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Rapture-of-the-Church-at-the-End-Times&id=3295959 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Rapture-of-the-Church-at-the-End-Times&id=3295959 Patron saint medals are symbols of Christian faith and devotion that are defiantly at odds with the materialism of the modern and very secular world. Wearing a patron saint medal proclaims to the world that you believe others have lived lives so holy that they are able from beyond the grave to dynamically interact with those us here below. But the secular world can't accept this view of reality that presupposes a God to which people are accountable. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:28:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Patron-Saint-Medals-Symbols-of-Faith-in-a-Secular-World&id=3083238 http://ezinearticles.com/?Patron-Saint-Medals-Symbols-of-Faith-in-a-Secular-World&id=3083238 In my last article I stated that civil magistrates are ministers of God. This according to the plain words of Romans 13:4. I ended the article by pointing out that the logical conclusion to this principle is that civil magistrates are supposed to rule according to the law of God. The question is, who decides how to apply the law of God to a society? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Civil-Magistrates-and-Gods-Law-Part-Two&id=3284420 http://ezinearticles.com/?Civil-Magistrates-and-Gods-Law-Part-Two&id=3284420 Sound theology is being supplanted daily by the church's drive toward a more social gospel. Fighting poverty, aids, hunger and homelessness are now considered more important than getting people saved. Are we on the right track? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:03:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Way-That-Seems-Right-The-Social-Church-in-America&id=3297641 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Way-That-Seems-Right-The-Social-Church-in-America&id=3297641 Not every Christian knows this, but when Jesus died, he got rid of the old laws in the book of Leviticus. Christians were no longer required to follow these laws, even though the Old Testament is still attached to the New Testament, forming the Holy Bible, only adding more confusion to Christianity. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Crucifying-the-Laws-of-Leviticus&id=3294295 http://ezinearticles.com/?Crucifying-the-Laws-of-Leviticus&id=3294295 When I was in the eighth grade I had an English teacher who told a small story to the first student on one side of the classroom and instructed each student to turn to the student next to them and tell the same story that they heard, exactly as they heard it. The students were seated in alphabetical order and if you notice, my last name starts with a V and this put me towards the end of the storytelling process. It took about 15 minutes and when the story finally arrived to the last student, my teacher told... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:51:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-We-Be-Skeptical-of-Oral-Traditions?&id=3294286 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-We-Be-Skeptical-of-Oral-Traditions?&id=3294286 Each day we are in communication with other people, why not with God? Phone calls, emails, instant messages, texts, why not send God a text or two, or three, during the day? We tell people throughout the day what we are thinking about or planning, why not tell God too? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:08:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Send-God-a-Text!&id=3294959 http://ezinearticles.com/?Send-God-a-Text!&id=3294959 Darwin himself said in his Origin of Species, "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." There is only one conclusion that continues to make any sense. Thanks to science we know that time and our universe had a beginning. Things do not pop into existence without a cause, out of nothing. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creation-Shouts-Out!&id=3282063 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creation-Shouts-Out!&id=3282063 Many Christians refer to the days in which we're living as "the End Times," but this is inaccurate. The Bible never uses the expression "the End Times" (plural). Instead, when talking about the final period of world history it focuses exclusively on the last 3 1/2 years and calls this period "the time of the End" (Daniel 11:35, 40; 12:9)... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Warning-Signs-of-the-End-Times?&id=3292153 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Warning-Signs-of-the-End-Times?&id=3292153 There has never been a time in the history of the Christian faith in which our faith has been more rudely challenged and tested as it is today. It seems that Christianity has to be on guard against enemies from without and enemies from within it's own household. It is very relevant to always be ready to make a defense to anyone who calls us to account for the faith that is in us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:37:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Are-You-a-Christian-Today?&id=3288743 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Are-You-a-Christian-Today?&id=3288743 Is it really the case that I am my brain? Let's enter into a moment of personal reflection and see what we find. First, as I reflect upon my personal inner sensations and thoughts, I become aware that my sensations and thoughts are uniquely mine. No third party can observe or experience my actual thoughts and sensations such that he or she could provide a first person report of them. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-My-Brain?-A-Heady-Topic-Part-2&id=3278243 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-My-Brain?-A-Heady-Topic-Part-2&id=3278243 We live in the tail wind of the "do your own thing" culture instigated in the 1960s. This was the popular interpretation of existentialist philosophy that had been prevalent for 200 years. In other words, "If we cannot guarantee that what we see really exists, what is the point of anything? The only thing we can depend on, is our own intuition." But men left to their own devices become men behaving badly. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:24:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-the-Loss-of-Absolute-Morality-in-Society-Can-Lead-to-Social-Breakdown&id=3292458 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-the-Loss-of-Absolute-Morality-in-Society-Can-Lead-to-Social-Breakdown&id=3292458 Until recent history, the immaterial dimension of a human being, that is, the soul, had been regarded as the ground of human personhood and the anchor of human value. Philosophers from Aristotle to Aquinas to Des Cartes championed dualism, arguing that the soul was the essence of a person and the very form of one's being. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:24:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-My-Brain?-A-Heady-Topic-Part-3&id=3278300 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-My-Brain?-A-Heady-Topic-Part-3&id=3278300 In the the world of Christianity, some believe that the Church will go through the time period referred to as the Great Tribulation. Some disagree with this belief, and there are those who are uncertain of what may happen. This article addresses this topic discussed in the Church world today. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-the-Church-Go-Through-the-Great-Tribulation?&id=3275267 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-the-Church-Go-Through-the-Great-Tribulation?&id=3275267 For most of us the thought of having limitless resources or options is unfathomable. Just for a moment; however just imagine what you would do if you were given this opportunity. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:36:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Blank-Check&id=3277208 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Blank-Check&id=3277208 I've seen thousands of people my whole life going into their place of worship with a respectable personality. They usually enter their place of worship with a gentle attitude and the people around them seem to share the same view. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:51:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Religious-Believers-Entitled-to-Respect?&id=3287867 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Religious-Believers-Entitled-to-Respect?&id=3287867 What would you say, if I could give you the knowledge to convert non-believers and fend off atheists? Are you tired of people asking you questions that you really don't have the answers for? Well get ready, because you're about to enter the intelligence zone. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Flex-Your-Christian-Muscle-With-Education&id=3287851 http://ezinearticles.com/?Flex-Your-Christian-Muscle-With-Education&id=3287851 I have debated this topic with plenty of different religious believers and we seem to agree on one thing, the four Gospels tell four different stories about the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Most people agree that these stories are similar, but they're not the same. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:44:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-the-Four-Gospels-Are-Telling-Us-the-Truth?&id=3287827 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-the-Four-Gospels-Are-Telling-Us-the-Truth?&id=3287827 To tell a lie or to not tell a lie? Well, many people would tell lies at any case and situation, but most people know about the ninth God Commandment, which says: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" or in short "Do not lie." Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:39:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Believe-it-is-Okay-to-Tell-a-Lie?&id=3273116 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Believe-it-is-Okay-to-Tell-a-Lie?&id=3273116 We must come to Jesus in humble obedience, in trust, and have faith in Him. And the way in which we share the Gospel with children must not include physical, tangible activities that necessitate accepting Jesus as their Savior. It only takes faith and trust, child-like trust in the only One Who can save. It is letting the children come to Jesus and He does the saving. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:12:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Little-Children-The-Greatest-in-the-Kingdom&id=3276939 http://ezinearticles.com/?Little-Children-The-Greatest-in-the-Kingdom&id=3276939 The Bible frequently portrays various visual images to describe themes or topics (Psalms 23:1, Psalms 18:1 etc). Old Testament is full of images or visual representation of the things to come. In fact, Bible offers several images for the 'Word of God' itself. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:52:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Images-of-the-Word-of-God-in-the-Bible&id=2325938 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Images-of-the-Word-of-God-in-the-Bible&id=2325938 Regardless of a person's religious preference, when I am too busy, sometimes I should recall that busy translates to Being Under Satan's Yoke. I take time away from my spouse, family and friends. These people can actually help make life more enjoyable and easier for me. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:50:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?I-Am-Too-Busy!&id=3262274 http://ezinearticles.com/?I-Am-Too-Busy!&id=3262274 A great writer once said about Yeshua (Jesus), "He is either a lunatic, liar or Messiah." That's a pretty bold statement to make, but it sure puts it into perspective. If He wasn't the messiah, what possible options are left? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Messianic-Fellowship&id=3270449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Messianic-Fellowship&id=3270449 In 1967, about seventeen years after it was first published I read L. Ron Hubbard's book Dianetics, but it was not until 1970 that I was in a position to investigate his new found science of the mind. It was after sold my share of our family jewelry store that I packed my bags and moved to Phoenix, AZ. The purpose being to develop and distribute an invention I created. But that is another story. My story today is my experience with L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Appreciation-of-L-Ron-Hubbard-and-Scientology&id=1961426 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Appreciation-of-L-Ron-Hubbard-and-Scientology&id=1961426 It seems to me that some of the oldest still surviving hierarchies are those of the nobility, the Church and the military. What is perhaps not commonly known is how they correspond with each other. Below is an outline of the correspondence between the catholic hierarchy of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and that of the nobility. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:03:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Catholic-Hierarchy-the-Nobiliary-Element-in-the-Catholic-Church&id=36231 http://ezinearticles.com/?Catholic-Hierarchy-the-Nobiliary-Element-in-the-Catholic-Church&id=36231 The Bible tells us that in the end days gold and silver prices shall drop to the point that they are worthless materials. What would cause such a drastic change in these values where by all financial institutions use them as an indicator of what paper currency is worth? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:57:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Fall-of-Gold-Prices&id=3283403 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Fall-of-Gold-Prices&id=3283403 Passover Plagues-Miracles - Fiction or Fact? Ancient biblical events (Circa 1300BC) are confirmed by a university post-grad study group (Circa 2000AD). In sequential episodes and chapters, fictional characters of ancient Egypt interact with Moses, Pharaoh, et al, followed by a fictional university study group which reviews 21st century scientific findings, artifacts and logic, covering the same biblical events. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:49:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(18)-2000AD-UCLA-Study-Group-Science-Vs-Bible,-Wrap-Up&id=3212086 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(18)-2000AD-UCLA-Study-Group-Science-Vs-Bible,-Wrap-Up&id=3212086 The Old Rugged Cross is just one of a multitude of songs that testify of the glory of Christ and our marvelous benefits of it. We should put away our opinions and praise God for sending Jesus. We do not have to agree on every issue, but join in harmonious agreement to the glory of Jesus. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:50:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Benefits-of-the-Old-Rugged-Cross&id=3282678 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Benefits-of-the-Old-Rugged-Cross&id=3282678 God wants us to go to the root of why we sin so we can eliminate it from our lives for good. We ought to be thankful to God that most of us can discern foolishness and folly and be aware of right and wrong, so we can finally ask for God's forgiveness and correct the wrong doing in our life. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:37:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-4-of-4)&id=3282599 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-4-of-4)&id=3282599 Is it true, once a fool always a fool? Absolutely not! Some of you may have grown up in homes that did not walk in the ways of the Lord, and because of that you are not sure of whom you are, or what your purpose in life is. But let me tell you this. God created you and he is your source for virtually everything under the sun. You can turn away from foolishness and accept Jesus Christ into your life. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:35:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-3-of-4)&id=3282580 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-3-of-4)&id=3282580 God lets us make our own choices in life. We can choose to follow Him and His wisdom-filled ways or we can choose to follow our own understanding of what we think is wisdom. Some of us will delightfully discover that our own understanding is not conducive to a faithful, righteous Christian lifestyle. This new discovery will help us to walk with Him and continue to grow and mature in the Word. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:35:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-2-of-4)&id=3282539 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-2-of-4)&id=3282539 Have you made some unwise choices in your life? Everyone does foolish things from time to time, but why do some people remain in foolishness? It is because they have not outgrown silly wayward patterns and habits and grown spiritually in the Lord. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:32:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-1-of-4)&id=3282514 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Some-People-Make-Foolish-Choices?-(Part-1-of-4)&id=3282514 A century and a half has passed since Darwin first offered his hypothesis for the origin of the diversity and disparity of complex animal life. Today, it is largely taken for granted that the fossil record has been thoroughly scoured and that the evidence overwhelmingly confirms the truth of Darwin's theory. But does the evidence of the fossil record really support Darwinian gradualism as the story of the origin of animal diversity and disparity? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:30:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Darwin-Right?-The-Cambrian-Conundrum&id=3266688 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Darwin-Right?-The-Cambrian-Conundrum&id=3266688 It is so easy to use the letter "I" in sentences without giving it a second thought. "I "did this, and "I" did that, and "I" was responsible for this, but if you really think about it 99.9% of the things you do if it were not for God's fore plan you would never have accomplished it. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:14:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Give-Credit-Where-it-is-Due&id=1268327 http://ezinearticles.com/?Give-Credit-Where-it-is-Due&id=1268327 Some critics mock the God of our creation by saying if He is real then why doesn't He show himself just as the mockers of the Bible mocked Jesus when He was hanging from the cross saying, 'if' The Bible says God is a spirit and according to the Word of God spirits are without shape or form, but see I don't need to see my God in shape or form to know that He exists because I know He is real. I see His presence each day when... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:43:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Presence-of-My-Heavenly-Father&id=1275922 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Presence-of-My-Heavenly-Father&id=1275922 God speaks to us through his Holy Word and he is trying to reach many of us today. Do you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ? Have you accepted his invite to come into your heart? The Bible says Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart and anyone who opens the door and lets him in he will come and sup with them. (Revelation 3:20). Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:43:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-is-Speaking&id=1268203 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-is-Speaking&id=1268203 Being the proverbs 31 woman does not signify being without fault. The proverbs 31 woman is just a girl after The Lord's own heart. Being a Christian married woman entails you are already a virtuous girl. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:25:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Proverbs-31-Woman&id=3267369 http://ezinearticles.com/?Proverbs-31-Woman&id=3267369 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.