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/ There is a saying that you are what you eat. Since what you eat is the basic material from which your body is formed, it is largely true. It is also true in our spiritual life. Changes in diet, either spiritual or physical, will drastically affect our health. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Prefer-Milk-Or-Steak?&id=3211353 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Prefer-Milk-Or-Steak?&id=3211353 For untold centuries, prayer to St. Jude for hopeless causes has been offered up to heaven by desperate people who feel they have nowhere else to turn. People have petitioned St. Jude for every kind of crisis. The crisis may involve critical health emergencies, marital discord, or serious financial problems. Or it may be some other dire situation that seems to have no solution. But whatever the problem, St. Jude has heard it all. And time and time again, reports are made by relieved and thankful petitioners that their prayers to St. Jude are answered. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer-to-St-Jude-For-Hopeless-Causes&id=3171268 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer-to-St-Jude-For-Hopeless-Causes&id=3171268 Crime in the workplace. It's everywhere and it's going to continue. We Christians have the answer to the problem. So, why does it persist? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:57:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Massacre-in-the-Marketplace&id=3223903 http://ezinearticles.com/?Massacre-in-the-Marketplace&id=3223903 The reason I have entitled this article as the True grace of God, is because I believe the majority of professing Christians in the world today have misunderstood what the grace of God truly means for our lives. So many people who believe in Christ Jesus are continuing to walk in their old worldly ways and sins, because they believe that the grace of God "covers" their sinful ways enabling them to continue therein. Are they right? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-True-Grace-of-God&id=3175650 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-True-Grace-of-God&id=3175650 You've got to learn to speak good things about yourself, it is very essential to say positive things about yourself. Let me remind you that the whole creation is a product of words, everything in the universe respond to words. Joshua spoke to the sun and the moon and they stood still: Moses was commanded to speak to the rock to bring forth water: Jesus spoke to the raging waves of the sea (that is, a great storm) and there was a perfect calmness. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Words-Can-Make-Or-Mar-You&id=3211515 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Words-Can-Make-Or-Mar-You&id=3211515 Sixth Commandment "You shall not murder." Okay let me fess up; I am innocent on this commandment. I never killed anyone or intend to kill anyone. Like the Pharisees, I am clean in regards to this law. That is until I dig deeper in how Jesus expanded this commandment. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:39:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Innocent-Are-We?&id=3214264 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Innocent-Are-We?&id=3214264 Religion can be negative to many, who would perceive it as moralistic, judgmental, and even condemning. In short, to many, religion has the connotation of rejection. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:30:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-True-Meaning-of-Gods-Grace&id=3210459 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-True-Meaning-of-Gods-Grace&id=3210459 When you GIVE to the poor, there is a divine flow that causes you never to lack good things in you life. Giving to the poor is an investment that yields greater dividend than any shares you can buy from any viable company on earth. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secret-of-Blessing-Giving-to-the-Poor&id=3205629 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secret-of-Blessing-Giving-to-the-Poor&id=3205629 Find inspiration in your bible. Find good verses that make you feel better and spread the message around Inspirational Bible verses can be easy to find with this method. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bible-Verses-Inspirational-Teaching-Inspiration-in-Todays-Age-Through-Bible-Verses&id=3078525 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bible-Verses-Inspirational-Teaching-Inspiration-in-Todays-Age-Through-Bible-Verses&id=3078525 Perhaps, you have talked to a man of the cloth who has told you all about Jesus Christ, our Savior. Perhaps, this individual has quoted scripture, and shown how Jesus Christ led a perfect life, but unfortunately, was crucified by those which were unfaithful, the pagans who did not believe in his God. Not long ago, I was at a Starbucks, and someone offered to invite me to a local church barbecue. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Died-on-the-Cross-For-You,-the-Pastor-Said&id=3206058 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Died-on-the-Cross-For-You,-the-Pastor-Said&id=3206058 It seems that everywhere you go there is a devout Christian waiting to preach the word of God, his God, to you. Part of the Christian faith is to spread the word of God, their God to everyone they meet. They feel is their duty to their God to spread his words, and tell everyone all about the teachings of his only son Jesus Christ. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-Sacrificed-His-Only-Son-For-You,-the-Preacher-Said&id=3206028 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-Sacrificed-His-Only-Son-For-You,-the-Preacher-Said&id=3206028 The Bible says that in Christ Jesus we are a new creation. Only by putting away the old man can we have renewed life. Only by losing everything can we find what really matters. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?You-Can-Only-Find-Your-Life-When-You-Lose-it&id=3177971 http://ezinearticles.com/?You-Can-Only-Find-Your-Life-When-You-Lose-it&id=3177971 There is no question that the Mormons have some very interesting and unique views. For example, Roman Catholics became very concerned because the Mormons were taking the names of deceased people and performing baptisms in order to make them Mormons. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-the-Mormons-a-Secret-Cult?&id=3213567 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-the-Mormons-a-Secret-Cult?&id=3213567 For many families this Thanksgiving will differ greatly from last year's day of feast. This Thanksgiving go back; go back to giving thanks for life's basics that abound in our land. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recession-Menu-Let-Thankfulness-Overflow-at-Your-Thanksgiving-Table&id=1669429 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recession-Menu-Let-Thankfulness-Overflow-at-Your-Thanksgiving-Table&id=1669429 It is an interesting study when looking at the word ask in the Bible. Jesus encourages us to ask and at first we might think well of course we ask Jesus for things all the time but when we honestly contemplate it there are things like pride and fear that do prevent people from asking Jesus or anyone else for that matter for assistance. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:28:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ask-Jesus-and-You-Shall-Receive&id=3217051 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ask-Jesus-and-You-Shall-Receive&id=3217051 It's a hard time; everything you've worked for in the last decade or two has just disappeared...within hours. Your career path was accelerating; you were waiting for the next big thing to happen. For others you have seen your retirement funds lose their value; you are experiencing financial-loss-hysteria. How are you and your family going to survive? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer!-Commodity-With-Dividends-Part-Two&id=1662715 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer!-Commodity-With-Dividends-Part-Two&id=1662715 The truth is that nobody knows for certain about what is going to happen in the year 2012. Many people are saying that the Mayan Calendar is a prediction of the end of the world. It is simply not the case. So is it the end NO. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:12:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?To-Know-2012-Is-it-the-End?&id=3196693 http://ezinearticles.com/?To-Know-2012-Is-it-the-End?&id=3196693 Anyone can sit on a beach and observe the waves crashing onto it and feel the presence of God. People often sit in their own backyards, watching the sun rise and set, knowing without a doubt that God is right there with them and is responsible in some way for the beauty that is surrounding them at that moment in time. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:57:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Feeling-the-Presence-of-God-Realistic-Confusion&id=3214930 http://ezinearticles.com/?Feeling-the-Presence-of-God-Realistic-Confusion&id=3214930 Christianity is now over 2000 years old and has seen its fair share of problems throughout history. Unless you study history or early Christianity, there's a good chance that you wouldn't know about most of the problems that this particular religion incurred. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:56:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Problems-With-Christianity-As-it-Marches-Through-History&id=3214923 http://ezinearticles.com/?Problems-With-Christianity-As-it-Marches-Through-History&id=3214923 Passover Plagues-Miracles - Fiction or Fact? Biblical events (Circa 1300BC) are confirmed by a post-grad. university study group (Circa 2000AD). In sequential episodes and chapters, fictional characters 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. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(2)-Circa-2000AD,-UCLA-Study-Group-Ancient-Cultures-and-Customs&id=2975706 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(2)-Circa-2000AD,-UCLA-Study-Group-Ancient-Cultures-and-Customs&id=2975706 Too many of the Corinthians who now associated themselves with Jesus Christ had not made a clean break with their former beliefs. They brought many of those former beliefs -- false beliefs and the false worldview of Greek philosophy -- into the Corinthian church with them. Still happens. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unbelievable-Truth&id=3212739 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unbelievable-Truth&id=3212739 "You can't say that God won't let unsaved people into heaven," my unsaved friends have replied over and over as I have spoken to them about Jesus. Sometimes even Christians face that question as we reflect upon our belief. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:49:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-About-Those-Who-Have-Never-Heard?&id=476413 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-About-Those-Who-Have-Never-Heard?&id=476413 Lamb of God is one of the Names of Jesus Christ. It was the Name given Him by John the Baptist. He saw Jesus walking by, and he said, "Look! There goes the Lamb of God!" Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lamb-of-God-How-You-Can-Become-Like-Jesus&id=833856 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lamb-of-God-How-You-Can-Become-Like-Jesus&id=833856 The Seal is as ancient as the dinosaurs. Even older. New studies suggest that the dinosaurs may have been killed off by not just one natural disaster but two of them--both a meteor and volcanoes. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Seal-and-the-Dinosaur-Disaster&id=833860 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Seal-and-the-Dinosaur-Disaster&id=833860 The Seal is your promise of going to Heaven. When you are sealed you will be impressed with an image from Heaven. And you are going to shine so brightly you will be considered bigger than the sun. Just like Comet Holmes. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Seal-Comet-Holmes-and-the-Heavenly-Image-of-the-Seal&id=835448 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Seal-Comet-Holmes-and-the-Heavenly-Image-of-the-Seal&id=835448 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. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:47:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(15)-1300-BC-Mount-Sinai-and-the-Golden-Calf&id=3211390 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(15)-1300-BC-Mount-Sinai-and-the-Golden-Calf&id=3211390 Why choose a Christian school education for you child? Consider these points. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:18:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-School-Over-Public-School&id=3208238 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-School-Over-Public-School&id=3208238 When we become sealed we teach others about the Seal. Our students need to unlearn traditional Christian teachings having nothing to do with what God is saying. Then we teach the anadidactic teaching of the Seal. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Trade-in-Tradition-and-Teach-Others-the-Truth&id=916911 http://ezinearticles.com/?Trade-in-Tradition-and-Teach-Others-the-Truth&id=916911 Are you ready for spring? It may still be winter but there have been a few touches of the warmth that's coming, and there will be more in the next few weeks. And soon enough the summer is going to lay his hands on you. But with the summer is coming Baptism and...thirst. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:59:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thirsting-For-Righteousness&id=2048009 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thirsting-For-Righteousness&id=2048009 Hello, fellow laborers! How was your week? Did you hear Barack Obama last Saturday saying that the economic crisis can be actually a "Great Opportunity?" He said Americans not only will "get through this" but have always before found a way to prosper in such hard times. Maybe that's comforting to a lot of people, and I agree the economy should recover soon enough, but there's a different kind of opportunity open right now. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:59:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Riches-of-Gods-Blessings&id=2076618 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Riches-of-Gods-Blessings&id=2076618 Trend watchers believe that many Americans are changing some of their values about money because of the recession. Are you one of them? Do you reconsider your trust in materialism now that you can see it failing you? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:59:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-End-of-All-the-Money&id=2415466 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-End-of-All-the-Money&id=2415466 In 1534 William Tyndale published his translation of the New Testament. Tyndale was the first person to translate the New Testament into English from the original Greek sources. In 1536 Tyndale was rewarded for his service to Christianity by being imprisoned, strangled and burnt on a stake. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:56:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Story-of-William-Tyndale-and-His-1534-New-Testament&id=3160069 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Story-of-William-Tyndale-and-His-1534-New-Testament&id=3160069 Through the Ages, arising out of fear and wonder about life events such as birth and death, or natural events of storms and earthquakes, most people have believed in the existence of supernatural powers greater than themselves and their world around them. Even though every society has one, there isn't a simple definition to describe religion. However, the systems of religious belief and worship do share some major characteristics. Most religions are organized systems of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship centering on the faith a divine power created our world and affects our lives. Most of the thousands of religions worldwide share a belief in divine power, a doctrine of salvation, a code of conduct, the use of holy stories, and sacred rituals. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Religions-of-the-World&id=3164034 http://ezinearticles.com/?Religions-of-the-World&id=3164034 Have you ever prayed? I mean really prayed? Perhaps in times of desperation you have begged for help from a higher being. Maybe you offered something in exchange for solving a problem or made a promise to do or give something later. But what happens when they don't get answered? In your hour of need how would it be if you knew that you prayers would be answered? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:20:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Art-and-Science-of-Prayer&id=3142130 http://ezinearticles.com/?Art-and-Science-of-Prayer&id=3142130 So much of what I write about is to challenge the Christian to look at what the Lord commands and act the way the Bible tells us to. This not only includes turning from the sin in our lives, but also to take up our cross and do the work the Lord has in store for us. If you are diligently studying the Bible and looking at what it teaches, it can easily seem overwhelming and even easier to feel like we have let God down. However, it should not be this way and again, the answers are in the scripture. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:55:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?His-Commands-Are-Not-Burdensome&id=3203263 http://ezinearticles.com/?His-Commands-Are-Not-Burdensome&id=3203263 Your thought is as important as your life, whatever you become today is a direct result of your thoughts of yesterday. We need to understand the power of our mind and use it productively to our own advantage, hence we need to give a little time everyday to observe and control what we allow our minds to think. These five points will help you to understand my opinion. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:09:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Thoughts-Five-Things-to-Note&id=3204852 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Thoughts-Five-Things-to-Note&id=3204852 Prophetic interpretation of dreams is a biblical concept. Various places in the Bible mention something about dream interpretation. If you want to learn how to correctly understand the messages from God hidden in your dreams, it is wise to start from the Bible, written Word of the Lord. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dreams-Interpretation-Story-of-Joseph-in-Genesis-1&id=3200664 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dreams-Interpretation-Story-of-Joseph-in-Genesis-1&id=3200664 This is a question that has been asked billions of times throughout human history. In this short article, I will tell you what is the purpose of life. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:20:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Purpose-of-Life?&id=3201839 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Purpose-of-Life?&id=3201839 If you take a look at all the end times Bible prophecy websites out there on the internet, you will find that the majority of Bible prophecy students and teachers have their eyes fixed on the literal nation of Israel and believe that the end time battle will be fought in that land and that the literal Jews will all come back to Israel. But I believe that these many sincere people are focusing in the wrong place, and are missing a couple of vital Bible verses that show the nation of Israel are no longer the chosen nation of God. Take a look at these verses... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:09:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-the-Truth-About-Israel-in-the-End-Times&id=3121718 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-the-Truth-About-Israel-in-the-End-Times&id=3121718 All believers are commanded to be holy- I Peter 1:16. Without holiness no one will see God- Heb. 12:14. Holiness is the key in the hands of every believer to overthrow sin. Since holiness and sanctification is the integral part of our salvation, Christians cannot go about sinning. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:44:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Virginity-The-Christian-Stand&id=3199871 http://ezinearticles.com/?Virginity-The-Christian-Stand&id=3199871 Church fundraising ideas can be turned into large or small projects, but whatever the scale, don't forget to get some free publicity and put your hard work and effort to good use. Here's how a few simple things I've done have helped to get media coverage - increasing the amount raised and also raising the profile of the event. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:12:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Church-Fundraising-Ideas-Free-Media-Coverage&id=3196379 http://ezinearticles.com/?Church-Fundraising-Ideas-Free-Media-Coverage&id=3196379 I often hear religious followers like Christians refer to faith as something good. I will ask them a question that they can't answer and their response will often be something like," You've got to have faith, if you had faith, you would understand and last but not least if you had faith, you would know the truth." Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:25:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Let-Me-Explain-Faith-to-You-Religion&id=3207229 http://ezinearticles.com/?Let-Me-Explain-Faith-to-You-Religion&id=3207229 If you believe that God created the world, you should think twice before continuing on with the rest of this article. If you consider it to be blasphemy, by speaking against creationism, and using facts to prove any theories, you should stop right here and go back to your religious text, because you could be in for one heck of a surprise. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:24:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-Anything-Wrong-With-the-Theory-of-Intelligent-Design?&id=3207222 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-Anything-Wrong-With-the-Theory-of-Intelligent-Design?&id=3207222 I don't need to bring religion into this article to answer the question, is there anything wrong with the theory of evolution? There are plenty of things wrong with the theory of evolution, but you need to understand something that's very important and you shouldn't ever forget it. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:24:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-Anything-Wrong-With-the-Theory-of-Evolution?&id=3207217 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-Anything-Wrong-With-the-Theory-of-Evolution?&id=3207217 Believers with this picture of eternity generally view salvation in individual and personal terms like, "I'm saved," and "getting saved" as a one-time transaction. The Bible supports the personal view, but also presents a much bigger picture. Since believers have only been taught a small part of the gospel of the kingdom, many get saved and just hang on until they die and go to heaven. This is the fire insurance version of salvation - not going to hell. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:22:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Harp-and-a-Cloud-Or-the-Kingdom&id=3177808 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Harp-and-a-Cloud-Or-the-Kingdom&id=3177808 As a teacher, one of my favorite passages in Scripture is the story Jesus told in Mark's Gospel, the fourth chapter, about the sower and the seed. Now I'm no farmer, but I know a metaphor when I see one. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:13:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Before-the-Sowing&id=1052927 http://ezinearticles.com/?Before-the-Sowing&id=1052927 Jesus gave us the story of the Good Samaritan in answer to the question, "Who is my neighbor?" The Bible tells us what the Samaritan did, but it doesn't tell us what he thought. Here's what I think he thought... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:12:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lay-Down-Your-Life&id=1000151 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lay-Down-Your-Life&id=1000151 Here's an interesting fact for you: Did you know that your car's motor only turns one direction? (All together now: Well, Duh!) Now, I'm no mechanical wizard, but I can spot a metaphor a mile away. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:12:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Faith-Vs-Fear&id=987945 http://ezinearticles.com/?Faith-Vs-Fear&id=987945 What's the key to revival? What's the key to victorious Christian living? What's the key to church growth? Prayer, prayer, and more prayer! Or is it? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:12:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer-Is-More-Always-Better?&id=941452 http://ezinearticles.com/?Prayer-Is-More-Always-Better?&id=941452 An expert on Jewish customs and practices I'm not, but I did a bit of research a while back, and learned a thing or two about the Bar Mitzvah. Of course, the modern westernized version of the Bar Mitzvah has changed over the centuries, but it is based on a system of traditions that date at least as far back as Moses, and may have origins that go all the way back to Abraham. Let's see if I can give you the short version. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:12:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Happy-Birthday&id=926563 http://ezinearticles.com/?Happy-Birthday&id=926563 Jesus used the imagery of a camel and a needle's eye to make a point. I'm borrowing that poor camel to make a point of my own; it's not a very different point at that. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:11:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Needles-Eye&id=923348 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Needles-Eye&id=923348 Suppose one day a space ship landed and an alien being emerged. Within a very short time, it becomes apparent that this alien and his cohorts are of a vastly superior race, with powers and technology far in advance of our own. He can wave his hand and AIDS and cancer and birth defects vanish from the planet; with a wave of the other hand major cities disappear in a cloud of radioactive dust. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:11:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Free-Will&id=923336 http://ezinearticles.com/?Free-Will&id=923336 How many ways are there to say "Love your neighbor as yourself"? The New Testament is full of ways; Jesus, Paul, James, John, all want us to know it's not just a good idea, it's the law. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:11:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Covenant-Law-II-The-One-Commandment&id=916508 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Covenant-Law-II-The-One-Commandment&id=916508 A brief discussion of the One Commandment for New Testament believers. What exactly does "Love your neighbor as yourself" mean? Included here is my own personal definition of Love, as used in the New Testament. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:11:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Covenant-Law&id=910867 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Covenant-Law&id=910867 A short fictional account of a young boy's discovery of what Jesus really looks like. The pictures we display in our homes or churches don't portray the Jesus that God wants us to come to know and love and become like. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:11:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Jesus-Looks-Like&id=907780 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Jesus-Looks-Like&id=907780 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. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(10)-1300-BC-Yam-Suf-Crossing,-Walls-of-Water,-Egyptian-Chariots&id=3207119 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passover-Saga-Myth-Or-History?-(10)-1300-BC-Yam-Suf-Crossing,-Walls-of-Water,-Egyptian-Chariots&id=3207119 In Sanskrit the phurba is called the kilaya or the kila, and in Tibetan it is called the phurba, phurpa. The phurba is also called 'the magic dagger' and it is a ritual dagger used in ceremonies. 'Phur' is translated from the Sanskrit 'kila' and it means peg or nail. This article explains how the phurba is used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:51:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Phurba-Dagger-The-Tibetan-Buddhist-Ritual-Instrument&id=3197642 http://ezinearticles.com/?Phurba-Dagger-The-Tibetan-Buddhist-Ritual-Instrument&id=3197642 We do not like troubles, problems and difficulties. They obstruct our desires and interrupt our plans. We prefer life that proceeds without blistering winds and stormy waves. Unfortunately, that is not our life, at least not this side of heaven. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Joy-and-Troubles&id=905166 http://ezinearticles.com/?Joy-and-Troubles&id=905166 We live in a world that has misplaced God and we are not sure where to pinpoint the blame. Most baby-boomers remember when there were laws that businesses could not open on Sunday. Of course, those laws have long since been repealed. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-is-God?&id=53689 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-is-God?&id=53689 After slaves fought for their freedom and the abolition of slavery accomplished in 1865, many of them walked right back into slavery. Though it was not slavery proper, it was the same existence. They were free on the official records, but not free in their hearts and minds. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Galatians-The-Liberating-Epistle&id=562445 http://ezinearticles.com/?Galatians-The-Liberating-Epistle&id=562445 Another distinguishing mark of this Gospel is all the extra little details John adds, which read like the memoirs of one who was an eyewitness. For example, we read that the loaves, which the boy brought to Jesus, were barley loaves. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Johns-Gospel-Portrait-of-Jesus-Christ&id=560843 http://ezinearticles.com/?Johns-Gospel-Portrait-of-Jesus-Christ&id=560843 Be encouraged today brothers and sisters. Some of us cannot boast of any pedigree. We cannot boast of possessing any great learning. Some of us can barely make ends meet, we have no wealth, our names are not renown but all glory to God, what a revelation, that it has pleased God to choose just such weak, unworthy creatures as ourselves to be light bearers in this dark world. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:48:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Divine-Call-My-Summons-to-the-Christian-Ministry&id=568596 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Divine-Call-My-Summons-to-the-Christian-Ministry&id=568596 God has called us all to a particular mission. We have been given specific assignments in this life and we should build an Ebenezer of devout appreciation for the blessings received both in providence and in grace. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:48:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-Our-Ebenezer&id=583161 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-Our-Ebenezer&id=583161 Upon closer examination, we realize we know this woman. She is a Samaritan and according to the town news, she is a woman of questionable character. After all, she had five failed marriages, and at present, she is cohabitating with a man who is not her husband. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:48:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Life-Changing-Encounter-Samaritan-Women-and-Jesus&id=557089 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Life-Changing-Encounter-Samaritan-Women-and-Jesus&id=557089 September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked United and American Airlines and crashed them into the world Trade Center and Pentagon attack America. When the dust cleared in the aftermath of this Islamic suicide horror, nearly three thousand innocent civilians and public heroes had lost their lives. The silent but urgent heart cries heard around our great country, "Remember 9/11." Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:47:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remember-Jesus-Christ&id=568429 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remember-Jesus-Christ&id=568429 Men through the centuries have rallied their fury against Christ. They have failed to realize and recognize that no powers of earth and hell combined can chip a fragment from the Rock of Ages. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:47:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Christ,-Our-Rock-of-the-Ages&id=904121 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-Christ,-Our-Rock-of-the-Ages&id=904121 Many people in our churches enjoy playing games. We have written our own script and we have made all the rules whereby we play the part. But I have learned something from Jesus. I have learned that God also is a playwright. And, long before we were conceived, long before the mountains were brought forth or the earth and the world were formed, God had already given us our part to play in life. But our problem is that we try to edit God's plan. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:47:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Name-of-the-Game-Church-(Pt-2)&id=598029 http://ezinearticles.com/?Name-of-the-Game-Church-(Pt-2)&id=598029 The taskmasters did not want too many slaves congregating together because they feared rebellion. If they were discovered together, they would be killed or severely punished. But our fore-parents, were willing to risk their lives to worship and serve their God in their own way. They would steal away in the wee hours of the night when their masters were asleep and have church. That is where we get that great Negro Spiritual, "Steal Away to Jesus." Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:45:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sing-Unto-the-Lord&id=562933 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sing-Unto-the-Lord&id=562933 The sermon on the mount is a set of teachings from Jesus that have been grouped together in a section of Matthews gospel (chapters 5-7). The teachings are also in the other gospels (in various forms). Scholars like to get all hot under to collar debating whether Jesus sat down or stood up to preach and how many actually listened. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:07:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Sermon-on-the-Mount?&id=3205873 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Sermon-on-the-Mount?&id=3205873 Every three years, young evangelists from around the world gather in Portland Oregon to attend a conference put on by the Next Generation Alliance, an organization dedicated to mentoring the next generation of global gospel preachers. While I'm looking forward to the Innovative Evangelism Conference next week, I think a serious reflection on the man that most of us attending the conference draw the bulk of our inspiration from Billy Graham is in order. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:26:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Billy-Graham-and-Theological-Humility-Will-the-Next-Generation-Follow-in-His-Footsteps?&id=3197899 http://ezinearticles.com/?Billy-Graham-and-Theological-Humility-Will-the-Next-Generation-Follow-in-His-Footsteps?&id=3197899 The New Testament makes it very plain that our source of joy comes from a relationship with Jesus. Jesus Himself spoke of two ways that we might find joy in Him. These 2 statements verify that the source of joy available to us comes from our relationship with Jesus, but the question asked is when does this joy appear? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:38:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Does-Joy-Appear?&id=3188434 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Does-Joy-Appear?&id=3188434 Surprise, a very unofficial, unscientific poll I just took among a group of my poker playing buddies indicates that the New Middle Aged Group (Those in their fifties and sixties) are split in their political leanings pretty much along the same lines as the national electorate of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:32:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-New-Middle-Aged-Their-Faith-and-Politics&id=566984 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-New-Middle-Aged-Their-Faith-and-Politics&id=566984 Gold is a metal that has retained its significance through times. It has always been the most popular as well as precious metal, and has been used for various purposes throughout the history. The increasing prices of gold shows its high demand in the international market and its importance for investors. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:24:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gold-and-Its-Religious-Significance&id=3192649 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gold-and-Its-Religious-Significance&id=3192649 What would a FALSE Jesus do? That is the question that so many professing Christians are asking themselves when trying to decide how to live their lives. Until we are willing to follow the REAL Jesus, we may as well forget any false hopes we have about eternal life. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:45:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-You-Considered-WWFJD?&id=76714 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-You-Considered-WWFJD?&id=76714 The author by means of ancient stories, and the Holy Scripture shows that it is God's pattern to bring His people to maturity through tribulation, and that this same spirit of judgment will in these last days intensify against those who will not repent from their evil and surrender themselves to the God of heaven. This will lead to judgments from God upon the people of the earth far worse then all of human history as seen, or will ever see, stopping just short of the total annihilation of mankind. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:22:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Bible-Foretells-Tribulation-and-Judgment-From-God-on-Both-Christians-and-Sinners-Alike&id=3191197 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Bible-Foretells-Tribulation-and-Judgment-From-God-on-Both-Christians-and-Sinners-Alike&id=3191197 The Mayan Doomsday clock begins on December 21st 2012. This is a date of some significance. Many seers, psychics, and sacred texts throughout the centuries have predicted climatic earth changes and the end of the world clock. There is even current scientific evidence with seismic quakes on the increase. Here are some facts. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:26:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Mayan-Doomsday-Clock-End-of-the-World&id=3192673 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Mayan-Doomsday-Clock-End-of-the-World&id=3192673 Eid-al-Adha is the second of the two major holidays in Islam, and the focus of the celebration is to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as a sign of obedience to God. As a symbol of Abraham's sacrifice, and to show gratitude towards Allah, Muslims sacrifice an animal such as a sheep, goat, cow, or camel. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-Animal-Sacrifice-in-Islam&id=3190344 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-Animal-Sacrifice-in-Islam&id=3190344 There are people who give the Rosary a bad name, they give this beautiful and wondrous devotion the pain and the stain of their own sin by praying it selfishly, desiring the opposite circumstances and/or outcomes that Jesus specifically speaks against; our own wills as opposed to the Will of the Father, which art in Heaven. Some people also, construe the Rosary, as a means of all kinds of evil and devious deeds that can be performed under the guise of overt and pious religiosity, pointing their wicked index fingers like The Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz to we, who ask the question of the sincerity of motives. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Rosary-Construed&id=3187393 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Rosary-Construed&id=3187393 Modern Wicca started in England in 1939 following Gerald Gardener's initiation by Dorothy Clutterbuck aka Old Dorothy, into a traditional British coven. He published books about the beliefs of British Wiccans and their practices because he feared the religion was going to die out. To do this he broke the coven's seal of secrecy and many people started converting to Wicca. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Modern-Wicca&id=3165362 http://ezinearticles.com/?Modern-Wicca&id=3165362 The flood never happened, they say! In their search for "evidence", our critics deserve a round of applause for their decision to appeal to the disciplines of geology and archaeology. However, they 'evidently' spent no actual time researching either topic, as it relates to the Bible. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:19:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Bible,-The-Bone-Yards,-and-the-Genesis-Flood-Part-II&id=3098710 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Bible,-The-Bone-Yards,-and-the-Genesis-Flood-Part-II&id=3098710 What is going to happen in 2012? Will it be the continued unraveling of Biblical truth? Will it be the 2012 end times prophesy of the Mayan calendar followers? Or could it be a combination of both? There certainly will be continued discussion around this very mysterious issue. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:10:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fact-Or-Fiction?-The-2012-End-of-Times-Prophesy&id=3184619 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fact-Or-Fiction?-The-2012-End-of-Times-Prophesy&id=3184619 Corrupting Bible texts is not a new thing. This has been going on from the very beginning of church history. The Apostles were having problems with it in their days. You can see some of these addressed in the New Testament. Some of these corrupted texts have made their way into our modern Bible versions. Many of our modern versions are using past corrupted texts to "update" the texts. This article gives you 12 tests to see if a text has been corrupted. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:45:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-the-Modern-Bible-Versions-Use-Corrupted-Texts?&id=3183565 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-the-Modern-Bible-Versions-Use-Corrupted-Texts?&id=3183565 Consider, dear friend: Oh! Holy Spirit! I come to You, To learn Truths, unknown -- forgotten, too. I know You've yet many things to say, Which were unsaid then, To be said -- Today! He Who was the Personification of the Holy Spirit, once said, 'I have yet MANY things to say unto you, but you cannot bear them now. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:26:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?These-Untold-Mysteries-of-the-Forgotten-Cross!&id=3147769 http://ezinearticles.com/?These-Untold-Mysteries-of-the-Forgotten-Cross!&id=3147769 Procrastination is usually thought of as a fault in the way people manage time by avoiding what is necessary. However, all successful people, including ministers, use procrastination, not as a passive bad habit to avoid responsibility, but as an active technique to sort out what they must do from what they only want to do. Proper use of procrastination is necessary for effective time management. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:18:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Time-Management-in-Ministry-II-When-to-Use-Procrastination&id=3182156 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Time-Management-in-Ministry-II-When-to-Use-Procrastination&id=3182156 Religions are now again in the news. This time, religions are accused for the wars and conflicts in the world. Almost every day, there is some blast in some part of the world that is caused by so called Religious Fundamentalists and the victims are none other than their own brothers and sisters. Would it be proper to blame religions for the wars that are now being waged in the name of religion? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Religions-Take-Responsibility-For-the-Religious-Wars?&id=3194200 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Religions-Take-Responsibility-For-the-Religious-Wars?&id=3194200 My dictionary defines antinomian as, "One who holds that, under the gospel dispensation, the moral law is of no use or obligation, faith alone being necessary for salvation." As good as this is, when taken out of context, the end result is anarchy. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-an-Antinomian-Lifestyle-is-Extremely-Deadly?&id=3183440 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-If-an-Antinomian-Lifestyle-is-Extremely-Deadly?&id=3183440 What is the role of the Christian in public discourse. In light of current events and the recent inclination to demonize rather than discuss opposing views in American life, what is the role of the Christian. I would submit that our role is the role that Jesus gave us; the role of peacemaker. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:53:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Role-of-the-Christian-in-Public-Discourse&id=3045976 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Role-of-the-Christian-in-Public-Discourse&id=3045976 It's October and my spring garden has wilted and crumbled. It's strange, but I can't say that I'm sad. I love working in dirt and growing things, but the squirrels and bugs tormented me this year. My son and I were heartbroken to find jagged teeth marks in our beautiful, red tomatoes. We both secretly wished that the squirrels would mistake our habanera peppers for tomatoes and learn the hard way to stay out of our garden. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:38:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Topsy-Turvy,-Tomatoes,-and-Christians-Shared-Devotions&id=3178682 http://ezinearticles.com/?Topsy-Turvy,-Tomatoes,-and-Christians-Shared-Devotions&id=3178682 An interrogation into the scripture to see if it has errors as numerous have said. On nearer look we can see the bible does not have errors in it. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:35:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Errors-in-the-Bible?&id=3178735 http://ezinearticles.com/?Errors-in-the-Bible?&id=3178735 Are you caught in a very difficult, intense period in your life that doesn't seem to ever end? Have you been experiencing loss after loss and nothing which worked before now works for you? Feeling confused, perplexed, even fearful of your future? Take heart...Great Joy is coming for you! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:32:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Transition?-Whats-That?&id=3181790 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Transition?-Whats-That?&id=3181790 In the Bible, sexual immorality is the most common sin we are warned of. Various sins are listed in many places in the Bible, but sins of a sexual nature seem to dominate them. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed primarily because of sexual immorality. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:34:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sexual-Immorality-and-the-Christian&id=3164444 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sexual-Immorality-and-the-Christian&id=3164444 Last week we discussed being born again, becoming a new creation with Christ in our life. For some of us, we grew up in church and have heard about the saving grace of our Lord since birth and others have only recently come to believe in Jesus Christ. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-All-For-the-Glory-of-God&id=2922467 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-All-For-the-Glory-of-God&id=2922467 The Bible says: " Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour". - 1 Peter 5:8. You are to resist him and stand firm in faith. The adversary will tempt you to doubt God, to hold back, to kick a few tyres, and think that you are not going to make it. But I encourage you to relax. And always remember that God's unusual plan ends with a rainbow of new hope. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:30:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enjoy-Total-Restoration-and-Double-Rest-Part-1&id=3142272 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enjoy-Total-Restoration-and-Double-Rest-Part-1&id=3142272 As the streets of Tehran fill with demonstrators and blood, there is the potential for historical change, not only within Iran but the region. The current protest goes beyond the fairness or lack thereof in the recent sham elections where all of the candidates had to be approved by the ruling Guardian Council. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:46:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fighting-Theocracy&id=3178126 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fighting-Theocracy&id=3178126 The sight of a pastor or a priest anointing a member of their congregation is a pretty common one, but not always one that new members to the fold can understand. Anointing oil is much more than a new, stylish kind of facial moisturizer! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-True-Meaning-of-Anointing-Oil&id=3176226 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-True-Meaning-of-Anointing-Oil&id=3176226 Explanation of the symbolism of the Tibetan Buddhist dorje symbol. Instructions on how to use the Tibetan Buddhist dorje symbol for meditation and information on symbolism. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:29:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dorje-The-Tibetan-Buddhist-Symbol&id=2855928 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dorje-The-Tibetan-Buddhist-Symbol&id=2855928 Due to the emphasis on the R sound (phoneme) in reading, writing and arithmetic early American pioneers and settlers coined the phrase "reading, riting and ritmetic." It was repeated often in regards to getting a good education. Although spelled wrong the point was always transparent. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Three-Rs-of-Prophetic-Warning-Old-Time-Stuff-That-Still-Works-Today&id=3200337 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Three-Rs-of-Prophetic-Warning-Old-Time-Stuff-That-Still-Works-Today&id=3200337 There is a popular saying; If you don't ask, how are you going to know? You've probably heard it many times. It's a true saying to a major degree in that knowledge has to be sought. We aren't born with it. And if you don't seek knowledge from the right source, you are more apt to be deceived. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:05:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dont-Be-Deceived,-Ask-Questions&id=3201808 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dont-Be-Deceived,-Ask-Questions&id=3201808 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. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:36 -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 Wise people say we should never discuss politics or religion at a festive event, and usually for good reason. There are many, many conundrums to life and the aspect of religion is one of them. So, when all's boiled down, what's the point of religion? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:49:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Whys-and-Where-Fors-of-Religion&id=3128846 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Whys-and-Where-Fors-of-Religion&id=3128846 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.