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You, Too, Can Become an Online Ordained Minister
In the wacky world of the internet, virtually anything is possible. Marriage, divorce, education- even sex. And you can become a minister for the paltry sum of $5.00.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:38:25 -0600
The Tao of Trouble - The Beagle
I am a student of Taoism (student is probably a stretch since I skip class a lot) and have come to have at least a basic understanding of a few major concepts. Living a peaceful and happy life is a goal of any Taoist, and maybe most of us, and I believe I can illustrate some of the key principles for you, my faithful readers, through my dog Trouble.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:55:42 -0600
What is a Bar Mitzvah?
While preparing for his Bar Mitzvah Ari is learning that a Bar Mitzvah is much more than just receiving gifts and having a party. What is a Bar Mitzvah? Bar Mitzvah translate as son of commandment...the young man becomes responsible to now observe the commandments of the Torah.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:07:12 -0600
Ulrich Zwingli - Who Was He and is He and Important Person in Church History?
To those of us from the Anabaptist tradition, Ulrich Zwingli is an important person. He was not an Anabaptist himself but he plowed the ground in which the Anabaptist movement was planted and from which it sprang up. It may be going too far to say that without him there would have been no Anabaptist movement, but we must confess that he, and others like him, made it at least more plausible.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:16:57 -0600
Christ Comes Back Like a Thief in the Night
The matter of Christ returning to earth like a thief is distorted by the Zionists and the Dispensationalists of today to mean that no one is going to know when Christ comes again. Everyone is going to be standing around, after the fact, missing things and people and then it is going to dawn on them that the Christ has been here, collected His Church, and left the earth to go back to heaven while they were asleep. That view misses the point entirely.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:29:29 -0600
Three Incredible Stories
There's a pattern here. Every truly good story has a pattern. The norm, the crisis, the victory. Here's three stories that follow that pattern. All true, by the way.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:26:30 -0600
How Should Christians Manage Their Money?
Our society tells us to get a job, pay our bills, buy a home, a nice car and provide for our families. There's nothing wrong with that. As a matter of fact, 1 Timothy 5:8 says, "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:51:35 -0600
Will the Real Christ Jesus Please Stand Up?
What does it mean to "Accept Christ?" This article answers that question definitively while tracking Identity in Christ and how it relates to you personally. If you do not want to know the Truth you had better not read this article.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:19:27 -0600
The Law Of Moses - "The Great Frustrator"
Most churches today teach a confusing doctrine using a mix of the Law of Moses and grace. Most Christians are confused and frustrated attempting to live a Christian life with contradictions in their minds of right and wrong. Knowing the real purpose of the Law in the Christian life is essential in living in true freedom!
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:02:57 -0600
Try Jesus? - Jesus' Thoughts on the Evangelical Gospel
"Have a happy year; try Jesus in 2009," the church marquis read. Is Jesus really promising happiness? If he is, the route to happiness is not the one we would expect.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:36:55 -0600
Have We Forgotten The Power Of God's Hope?
You are mistaken if you think I am talking about a hope that speaks like, "I hope things will change." I am not talking about a hope that is flimsy, a natural kind of hope based on the world's economy, a job, stocks and bonds or anything you could come up with naturally speaking. I am talking about hope that is supernatural.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:51:15 -0600
Should the Bible Be Viewed As God's Word?
Should the Bible be viewed as merely another work of antiquity? Is there a "higher power" associated with it? Would human beings have come up with 'original sin' to begin with?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:52:49 -0600
Christian Extremism - A Neglected Topic in the American Media
Those of us in the United States are used to hearing about Christian fundamentalists. Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, we have also been hearing terms like "religious extremism" and "Islamic extremist." And yet, most of us have heard very little about Christian extremism in the media. Is there such a thing, and if so, why do we so rarely hear about it?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:21:30 -0600
Why Be Catholic? A Pocket Primer
A brief introduction for the reasons why a person should or would want to be Catholic. An outline of the beliefs of the Catholic faithful. Catholics are optimists. Catholics do not believe that man is evil. Catholics believe that men sin, and that we are sinful, but that we were made in the image of God and thus we are inclined to the Good which is by definition God. We cannot be good without God's grace, but we have the free-will to readily accept or reject his offer of Grace.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:05:28 -0600
How Old is the Earth Really?
The age of the earth has been distorted and blatantly exaggerated by folk who have ulterior motives. They contradict themselves with stupid things such as "these are the oldest rocks on earth." How silly. Did these rocks of theirs get here before the others? Watch this space for more silliness and obscurantism...
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:46:35 -0600
Hell, Sheol, Hades, Paradise, and the Grave
There seems to be some confusion about the meaning of Hell and who goes there because of the way the Hebrew word Sheol and the Greek word Hades have been translated in our English Bibles. Since this confusion has led some into an erroneous understanding of what the Bible actually teaches about the intermediate state and the final state of the dead, we think that it is important that we address this subject here.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:20:41 -0600
Israel and Current Events
Many Materialistic Theologians, subscribing to the humanistic heresy of Christian Zionism, believe that God promised some of Adams and natural born children eternal life because of their nationality and will bring them back before time runs out. This view is not only the result of poor exegesis but is an affront to historic orthodox Christianity which holds clearly that no child of Adam has been promised, or will ever be given eternal life on the account of his natural birth or nationality. In truth, the curse of Deuteronomy 28:63, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 28: 37-38, Matthew 21:43-46, and Matthew 24:16-22 has come upon this desolate House of Israel. Those who look for God to come to the rescue of Israel to protect them from the Arab World look in vain for something that is not going to happen.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:07:25 -0600
3 Things You Should Do If You Want to Receive Blessings
Continue to bring blessings to yourself and others by taking action. Pray to God based on your need. Have faith in what you are praying about. Listen to God and the Holy Spirit.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:52:33 -0600
The Message in St Joseph's Name (A 3-Part Article Series) - Part III - The Last Four Letters
There is a message behind the name Joseph. The letters in the name Joseph stand for something about St. Joseph's character and his demeanor which serves as a guide on how to be pleasing to God.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:45:47 -0600
The Place of Men & Women As Pastors and Teachers in the Church
God called men to Pastor and teach in the body of Christ biblical doctrine and not women. Who is being addressed in this Bible passage? Eph. 4:8 "Wherefore he said, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." Does this verse say that men only receive these gifts mentioned in Eph. 4:11 or does it say that men and women receive these gifts?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:45:31 -0600
The Message in St Joseph's Name (A 3-Part Article Series) - Part II - What the Letter 'O' Means
There is a message behind the name Joseph. The letters in the name Joseph stand for something about St. Joseph's character and his demeanor which serves as a guide on how to be pleasing to God.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:45:08 -0600
The Message in St Joseph's Name (A 3-Part Article Series) - Part I - What the Letter 'J' Means
There is a message behind the name Joseph. The letters in the name Joseph stand for something about St. Joseph's character and his demeanor which serves as a guide on how to be pleasing to God.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:07:29 -0600
Another Big But on Prayer
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. While this big but appears in Philippians chapter four verse 6, it is verse 7 that gives us the balance of the contrast: And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Set in contrast by this big but are your anxiety and the peace of God.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:33:13 -0600
Playing God
In the history of mankind, man's quest for freedom started early as Biblical times when people of Israel led by Moses exiled from Egypt to escape the tyranny of the Pharaoh. Today's modern civilization, there's seems to be an over exaggeration of this freedom. Man creates laws to ensure that right for freedom is protected.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:59:21 -0600
Christians and the Gay Conundrum
This brief discourse is prompted by the recent divisive, indeed seminal and heated debate occurring within the Anglican Church concerning the appointment of gay clergy. I need to point out that I am not a Christian; nor am I attached to any religion but rather to my own spiritual ideas, which are in the main rooted in Kabbalah and Buddhism.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:42:51 -0600
Days of Prophetic Fulfillment and the Theology of Distinctions
As America starts off in a new walk down secular liberalism all new and shiny path many people who knew that this nation alone once stood out as the most uniquely different nation in history are concerned, afraid, and in some cases even panicky. Morality started a high speed nose dive with Hollywood's help about forty years ago and today there doesn't seem to be any way to pull up out of the dive.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:20:26 -0600
The Kingship of the Believer
The Bible teaches that we are kings and priests unto God. The church has historically tended to emphasize the priestly role to the virtual neglect of the kingly role. This article explains how we are to act as kings.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:25:07 -0600
How to Teach Your Children About Buddhism
Have you ever wanted a way to share Zen or Buddhist philosophies with your children but couldn't find a good way to do so? Read how I faced that problem and then found a solution that taught my children in a manner that was simple and easy.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:53:52 -0600
The Affective Believer
There is the danger for any believer to become far too secluded from those that do not believe. They would isolate themselves from the rest of the world and only focus all of their attentions to life in the church. These individuals would only associate with other believers.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:59:53 -0600
The Goodness of God in the Land of the Living
Ask any Christian if they believe that God is good and they would certainly say, well of course. But believing that He is good is not the only requirement in pleasing Him. The Word says, we must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:24:27 -0600
Nature, Old Testament & All His - Story is the Story of Jesus Christ (& the Antichrist)
Nature and the whole of the Bible & His-story is the story of Jesus Christ and the Antichrist, even the parts of the Bible written hundreds of years before Jesus' virgin birth. For, these things reveal God's foreknowledge and directing of history, as is manifest by the fact that there are so many things & people which each resemble (1) the Antichrist "Beast" (the incarnation of Satan the "Beast" of Rev. 12) who will imitate Christ in many uncommon ways, and (2) the three persons of God including Christ, in so many uncommon ways that some atheists falsely concluded that Jesus' life was a fiction based on the life of Julius Caesar, or Buddha, or some other pagan god like Dionysus, especially due to the book The DaVinci Code, so do not be deceived into thinking that these resemblances are merely coincidental.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:17:08 -0600
Mankind and the Godhead
What is man? This question was asked by King David in Psalms 8:4. Mankind continues to seek answers to this age-old question. Is it possible that the Godhead holds the answers to mankind's quest for spiritual identity. See the answer to this question and other surprising revelations.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:37:55 -0600
What Does the Bible Say About Making a New Year's Resolution?
There is something about the start of a New Year that gives us the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning. But there is no difference between Dec 31st and Jan 1st. Nothing magical changes us at midnight on Dec 31st. It is good to want to rededicate our lives for the better, but what does the bible say about making a New Year's Resolution?
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:11:29 -0600
The Six Days of Creation in Genesis - Are the Literal of Figurative?
In the Genesis account, God created light and we see something interesting. We do not want to miss this because this is very vital to determining what was taking place here. This was not an omnipresent burst of light. It was light that emanated from a certain source. While part of the earth was in darkness, the other part was in light. While the light shone on part of the earth, the other part was turned away from the light. God saw this light and He divided the light from the darkness. He called the light day and the darkness He called night. "And there was evening and there was morning; the first day."
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:10:44 -0600
Evolution - Is it Possible Or Acceptable in Orthodox Christianity?
Death, according to the Scriptures, came into the universe as a result of Adam's sin. If man evolved over millions of years then death was in the world long before Adam. Consequently, because death was not caused by sin, the work of the cross in the laminating sin would not eliminate death. Thus if evolution, theistic or otherwise, were true death is a process that cannot be avoided and there is no eternal life possible; and certainly none to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ died for sin, not for death; and of death was not caused by sin and then death remains
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:09:22 -0600
A "Word" For the New Year
We aren't the first generation to have a plethora of "words" available. Everyone talks as though the Word of the Lord is as common as a TV commercial. I hear people at my work talking every once in a while about how so & so said such & such about this & that, "from their spirit" And when the s-word is used, there is usually a hush, and everyone listens with awe to the "word."
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:31:26 -0600
Did God Create Evil? If Not, Where Did It Come From?
Where did evil come from? Did God Create it? Is Barth right; was there Dualism? Is evil the uncreated chaos that pre-existed with good and with God? If there is no Dualism, if nothing pre-existed with God, and if all things come from God as Historic Christian Orthodoxy holds, then what do we have to say about evil? It had to come from somewhere, did it not? That is what this article is about. Obviously this complex matter can not be adequately dealt with in this brief space, but it does raise some intriguing questions and answers at least some of them.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:45:45 -0600
The Genesis Flood - Where Did the Water Come From?
The downpour of rain and the spewing of water by the great fountains of the deep lasted for forty days, but the flood level continued to be above the highest mountain for 150 days. Some Bible-believing scientists hold that the Flood, in the following 110 days, maintained its level as a result of the fountains of the deep continuing to flow for another 110 days. These things are difficult to sort out and we do not make light of any legitimate attempt to come to grips with this great story and these enormous events. Even so, chapter 8, verse 2 says that both sources of water were stopped simultaneously and that the waters receded from day 40 to day 150, at which time they had receded enough so that the Ark could come to rest in the 17th day of the seventh month, which was 150 days after it all began.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:44:13 -0600
Was the Serpent in the Garden of Eden the Devil?
When we review our attitude about serpents today it is hard to grasp the fact that in the original creation the serpent was beyond question the most beautiful, compelling, and desirable of all the animals. He was sage, personable, easy, smooth, and wise. The serpent was a visionary--the one who had all the answers, the weaver of magic spells--the enchanter. Who and what was this serpent? What did he want? Why was he there? Was this serpent the devil? What does the Bible tell us about this that will answer this question?
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:43:28 -0600
Noah's Ark - Was it Capable of Doing What the Bible Says it Did?
The Ark, its mission, its journey, and the events surrounding it, present a completely reasonable and believable account that leaves no basic or necessary consideration uncovered. When the Pilgrims came to the New World, they brought corn, grape vines, and other things to plant. They brought farm animals with them, and they braved the rigors of raging storms that presented dangers, often fatal, that Noah and his family never had to be concerned with. They were in these vessels--flimsy, open, unstable, and poorly made by comparison, and dependent upon the elements and navigation for a successful mission--often as long, and sometimes longer, than Noah was in the Ark. They were on salty seas where water was scarce. Yet no one in the world doubts the stories of these journeys or calls them impossible fairy tales. There are no facts concerning the Ark and the Flood that really stretch credulity. The doubts about the reality and the universality of the Flood are religious in nature.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:37:56 -0600
The Mark of Cain - What Was It?
When God drove Cain off into the Land of Nod for killing Abel his brother, He put a mark on Cain that would keep people away from Cain so they would not kill him in order to avenge Abel's murder. Ever since the Bible has been in readable form, people have wondered about that mark.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:37:32 -0600
Lor's Wife - What Happened to Her?
Lot's wife was not taken out of Sodom totally against her will. But she was very indecisive and uncertain about it. She stood in the middle of the street and argued with her husband, so that God had to take them by the hand and pull them out of Sodom. Then as Lot pleaded with God that they were geared to city life, they could not survive in the mountains, and that God just had to keep some of that world alive so that they would have a place to live, her uncertainty became more acute. Like many people who have made the semblance of a decision for the Lord because they are frightened and pressured, she was very reluctant to leave the city where she had lived for so long. Suddenly she remembered with nostalgia all of the good times she had experienced there. She forgot the bad times and looked back with sentiment and longing. That was her undoing.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:37:20 -0600
Cain's Wife - Where Did He Get Her?
This is a very simple question to answer. His wife was one of his sisters. We can see, by comparing the story of Cain to that of Seth in terms of time-frame, that this is Biblically plausible. Seth was 105 when Enos was born, and Enos was 90 when Cainan was born. The 4th verse of chapter five says that Adam lived 800 years after the birth of Seth and begat sons and daughters. Apparently Adam and Eve had quite a few children and at least some of them were daughters. It is interesting that the Bible rarely if ever records the birth of women.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:36:48 -0600
Religious Charm - Common Or Uncommon?
Faith and controversy do go hand in hand these days as more and more people either grow cold towards religion or on the contrary feel the need to reassess their beliefs and redefine their spiritual world. Preference for religious charms has thus developed given the fact that such small decorative work as fortune bearers, guardians and reminders for the wearer or owner. Presently, there is a stunning range of religious charms available, from Christian crucifixes to Jewish or Chinese symbols. Sometimes cross-cultural elements enjoy popularity as well, with people adopting items coming from a religion other than their own.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:17:45 -0600
Adam - The First Domino
Why did Adam and Eve sin? What was it about a perfect paradise that for them, was not perfect? Would we have done differently? You think so?
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:50:13 -0600
Orthodox Jewish Conversion
Many people searching for spiritual insight often find themselves drawn to Judaism. It is a structured belief system that is able to give people the guidance necessary to achieve their spiritual goals.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:44:12 -0600
Jewish Marriage Traditions
Finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with is a great accomplishment. For some the search takes years, for others they practically stumble upon the person of their dreams. For you it may have taken awhile, but you've found love and you want to marry your love.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:32:25 -0600
Is the Bible Completely Pure?
The bible is full of inspiration and knowledge, but it is also full of commands and rules. Can these rules and commands really be from god or is there an age old conspiracy that has left little understanding and much confusion. In this article we will discuss a theory of what may have happened in the earlier days that directly effects our belief and trust in the bible and Christian religion itself.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:53:24 -0600
Halachic Conversion
Marriage and family are two beautiful and sacred things in the Jewish community. Through marriage comes children, and through children comes the preservation of their belief and way of life. Those who choose to get married do so with the hope that they will be able to have an eternal Jewish family.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:34:43 -0600
Atheistic Arrogance
It is not uncommon for atheists to portray religious people implicitly or explicitly as bigots who lack the ability to see reason in face of overwhelming evidence attesting to the non-existence of God. They are made to appear either as too brainwashed or so silly to engage in serious thinking to analyze the "facts" for themselves to see the folly in their belief systems. Lord Bertrand Russell states that "religion is something left over from the infancy of our intelligence, it will fade away as we adopt reason and science as our guidelines" ...
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:00:50 -0600

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