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Even The Wind And The Sea Obey! By : Ann Stewart What do you do when thunderstorms and the like threaten your life? Do you prepare spiritually as well as you may do physically by storing emergency supplies and back-up power? Are you aware that the Power and Authority within you are infinitely more powerful than any force of nature? What's The Focus of Your Eye? By : Ann Stewart Look not to the right, nor to the left. Trust And Obey PartII By : Linda Dipman Joshua had to see the Spirit world that is hidden from the people of the world. He had to understand how the unseen world and our world co-exist for the purpose of helping human beings who were on the side of God. This knowledge would give him the ability to be strong and determined so he could trust and obey God as he began the awesome task of conquering the Promised Land. Trust And Obey Part I By : Linda Dipman Joshua stood at the Jordan river and wondered if God would really use him to lead the great people of Israel into the Promised Land. His human weaknesses doubted his ability to do it, but his belief in the miracle working power of God made him Trust and Obey. Who Is My Brother? By : Dave Smith Is it appropriate for me to refer to my Islamic friends as my 'brothers' and 'sisters' or should I reserve this language for fellow Christians? Is it only right to exclude some people from 'the family'? What does that New Testament have to say? The Horoscope Of Jesus: Part 2 By : Dave Smith What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that's the point? The Horoscope Of Jesus: Part 1 By : Dave Smith What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that's the point? Gospel Music Artist Says Gospel Music Will Never Be the Same... By : Don Alexander Why is there such a tendency toward performing rather than lifting up the Lord in gospel music today? Amazing Discovery About Early Christianity By : John Savage Few things are more important to a Central Asian than maintaining cultural traditions. What is Grace? By : John Pawlett This question, "what is grace" plagued me more into knowing the answer and being sure beyond a shadow of a doubt. What Exactly Is Grace? By : John Pawlett This question, "what is grace" plagued me more into knowing the answer and being sure beyond a shadow of a doubt. Keeping The Faith By : Linda Dipman Confused and alone five year old Christy watched as her mother was jailed, injured, made homeless, and abandoned by family and friends. Christy grew up wondering how people justified telling her to hate her mother while teaching her that God is love. Listen, God Is Speaking By : Linda Dipman Some of the messages fell on those who thought they were meaningless and they ignored them. Others fell on believers who vowed to follow them, but when the trials of life occurred they quickly forgot. But there were a few messages that fell on ordinary people who took them to heart and shared them with those who would listen. I am one of those ordinary people. God Brings Order to a Crazy Mixed Up Life By : John Savage I used to frequent clubs, smoke whatever came my way, and date many wild girls. Bible Studies Improve South African Communities By : John Savage As South Africans turn their hearts towards Christ, communities are being changed. Jesus Is The Light By : Linda Dipman As a small child I was given a burgundy book of Bible stories by my grandmother. At the time I couldn't read, but the pictures set my imagination into action and confronted me with questions. Sound The Battle Cry By : Linda Dipman A message of love and peace on earth rang through the forest. Ending with thoughtful words of warning pleading to all who would listen and to all who can hear the voice of God. I Won The Lottery By : Linda Dipman Fame, fortune, the American Dream! It all happened in the blink of an eye. I had achieved what everyone only dreams of. I have everything I want. I could finally relax for I had attained my life purpose. Or did I? I Made My New Years Resolutions By : Linda Dipman This year it was going to be different! A new house, a promise of a promotion at my job and of course an exercise program to shed the extra pounds. Everything was in place. I was energized and full of anticipation of making it the best year ever. Trusting the Guiding Hand of God By : John Savage Where would a blind man be without his faithful navigator to guide him? Prayers That Bring Results By : Ann Stewart Are your prayers being heard? Have you been fervently praying for something for a long time and are just about at the point of giving up? It's a Matter of Truth! By : Ann Stewart The Truth shall make you free! (John 8: 31-32) If You Were, and Are, then You Shall Be Healed! By : Ann Stewart You may not realize it, but you are already healed! You Cannot Advance by Looking Back By : Ann Stewart Choose not to concentrate on your past, but keep your gaze steadfastly on Him! The Clouds Parted And I Began To See By : Linda Dipman This was not the first time that I had been caught in a storm of fury. It seemed that every so often a test would emerge opening my eyes to a truth that I had never understood before. The Vital Power of Praise By : Ann Stewart Are you going through a difficult situation? Don't lose hope; Don't give up now! There is a way out of every situation! I Believe In Miracles By : Linda Dipman I looked down just for a moment and when I looked up there was a deer in my head lights right in front of my face. Yet I didn't hit the deer. This is the reason why I believe in miracles. Miracles, prayer and faith help us to see God working in our lives. Without God we cannot win! Count your miracles and Praise The Lord! He Speaks In A Whisper By : Linda Dipman He speaks to us in a whisper. Acknowledging the game of life helps us to understand how to win. Knowing the Spiritual dimension of our world is to have knowledge, while living in this world like everyone else is to be simple minded. Power Talking Your Way to Power By : Ann Stewart There is power in the words you speak. Out of your mouth flow both blessings and curses. Sacrifices We Make For Love By : Linda Dipman When I am in control my pride is intact, but when God is control I can see our world for what it is! Open your eyes to how God can change you into more loving, kind and compassionate people. God Made Me Love By : Linda Dipman Scriptures filled the paper. Words I did not type. Ideas I had never understood before. It was as if the clouds parted and the light of the sun shone through. A bright light of wisdom. Demons, Spirits, And Evil Thoughts By : Linda Dipman Where does evil come from? How are we influenced by evil spirits? Are evil thoughts brought on by my own desires? Where In The World Is God? By : Linda Dipman Many people have become so preoccupied with life that they have stopped reaching out to God. They believe that God doesn't care. They refuse to see that all forms of disasters in this world is the preamble to the end. Shine a Beam of Light By : Ann Stewart Do you find yourself easily offended by others? It's easy to see faults in others, isn't it? The Power of the Bible By : John Savage Its a cold winters night, but no one seems to notice the chill whilst gathered in their small building Christian Business Success By : Sam Crowley God promises prosperity for those who follow His guidelines. You will be blessed to be a blessing. What If This Were Your Final Moment? By : Ann Stewart Do you know where you're going after you die? Are you absolutely sure that you will be going to heaven? You can be, you know! The World Needs More Christian Entrepreneurs By : Sam Crowley Christian businesses that follow the principles of the Bible are on the road to success. The Bible states that "above all things I wish that you prosper" there is no sin in being wealthy. The Christian Entrepreneur Business Plan By : Sam Crowley God does not want His children to be poor. Involve God in your business plan and it will propsper. God's Glory Is for You! By : Ann Stewart Do you know that you are covered with the glory of God? Where are You, Lord? By : Ann Stewart Where are you, Lord when I need you most? The Da Vinci Code: What can Christians Learn from it? By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Dan Brown wanted fame and he has received it. However, Christianity will benefit from this controversy "in the long run." For the first time, many people are reading and searching for factual information about Miriam of Magdala, Templars, Crusades, Inquisitions, Cathars, Gnostics, and the formulation of the early Roman Catholic Church. Why We Should Not Wait On God Before We Pursue Our Dreams By : Dan Brown If you have a big dream that God has placed in your heart are you pursuing it? Are you in motion, or are you sitting idle? Maybe you're waiting for God to do something. Christian Debt Consolidation - How is it different? By : Gabe Killian Answers to why and how is Christian Debt Consolidation different than standard debt consolidation and debt management practices. Information on how one may be able to benefit from such a practice. Why You Should Write Down Your Vision By : Dan Brown It is vital that we know exactly what we want out of life. We must know where we are headed, and we must keep a fixed goal in view. The Power in Applying God's Word By : Dan Brown In God's plan for every believer is peace, hope, and a good future (Jeremiah. 29:11). It is His will that we live abundant and prosperous lives, but... A Brief Introduction to Christianity By : Barney Garcia Although Christianity can be recognized as one of the most common religions around the world, many people are virtually unaware of what Christianity really is. The following article is intended as an introduction to Christianity for non-Christians. It is a brief overview of the major beliefs that are involved in Christianity. Knowledge of Gods Love By : Diana Burg It is both a wonderful and terrible aspect of God's love that when we lose someone we love, the deep pain we feel can draw us closer to God, the author of life and death. As Christians all our relationships are a triangle, with one another and God at the head. Our deepest selves are connected to one another and to God because it is in Him we live and love and have our true being. Church On the Run By : Beverly Vines-Haines The American church is going AWOL. One family, one pastor, one person at a time, people are walking away. These departures have gone largely unnoticed, but there is an exodus and it is well underway. Christianity is not for sissies. The Healing Touch By : Ann Stewart How to build your faith in order to reach out and receive your healing Is This Christianity? By : Peter Smith "Bishop Spong" sends out a frequent email newsletter in which he claims to be "Christian" but takes very modernist postions which are far from Biblical. Here Peter Smith responds to a recent defence he made to another critic. Three Keys to Good Health By : Ann Stewart All answers to good health are in the Bible Preserving Values through Christian Dating By : John Morris When it comes to matters of the heart, everyone, in spite of race, sexual preference or religion has the right to be happy and find the one person that will make their life feel more complete... Praying Correctly and Effectively So God Will Listen By : David Maillie Everyone knows what prayer is and most of us do it, but do we do it right? Jesus Christ, in his own words reveals to us how to pray. When Darkness Falls By : Ann Stewart How to dispel your darkness. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. When Your Back is Against the Wall By : Ann Stewart Get your power from Above Prosper and Be in Health By : Ann Stewart Practical tips based on biblical principles as to how to become prosperous and healthy How To Unleash The Power Of Prayer By : Saleem Rana Here are some case histories of impossible situations that got turned around because the person chose to unleash the power of prayer rather than succumb to what appeared possible. What Is Perfect Love? By : Saleem Rana When we learn to love we open up our soul to communicate with God, for the purpose of life is to learn how to love. We learn to move beyond egoic love to pure, selfless love. We love for its own sake and not for what we will gain. Church Service Family Style: How a 3 Year Old Preacher & a Beagle Made Our Sunday Unforgettable By : Duane Shinn One unforgettable Sunday our church had a three-year- old preacher, an organist who could play one song, an altercation involving the offering and a visiting beagle who knocked over the pulpit.