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Nov 20 2008

Giving of thanks

by Zigfred Diaz

Several months ago, I was preparing for a Sunday sermon on thanksgiving. The Lord brought to my attention the Samaritan leper’s thanksgiving recorded in Luke 17 verses 11 to 19. This is a very familiar story among Christians. The story goes like this, there were 10 Samaritan lepers who asked Jesus for mercy. Jesus told them to show themselves to the priest. While going there, they found out that they were healed. Sadly, only one of them came back to thank Jesus. Continue Reading »

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Nov 05 2008

A Spiritual Solution

Published by Will under Beliefs, One Nation, Prayer, Under God

Here is a note I thought quite a few of us would like to read.

It’s about the U. S. elections, our politicians and the divisiveness of politics.

Enjoy.

A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION

I have never been very “politically minded”, even though I have at
times tried to voice strong opinions around political matters. ‘Guess
it’s just not me.

As I watch the increasingly divisive nature of conversations between
Americans of all political persuasions, I am becoming more convinced
that we are all on the wrong tract.

“One nation, under God”, “E pluribus unum”, “In God We Trust”…Where
have we gotten the idea that combativeness is the solution to problems
that have a Spiritual solution?

Our founders knew it.

They left oppressive environs for the allure of freedom available
here. They faced untold hardships because they believed that “all men
were created equal”.

The venom of our words about the two presidential candidates indicates
one thing and one thing only to me…

FEAR is the motivator behind attacks.

We are afraid we’ll lose something we have or that we won’t get
something we want. Is our government the provider of these things? No,
of course not. God is the provider!

The problems we face in our world, the United States, our states, our
schools, our homes and most importantly, in our own lives have a
Spiritual Solution.

A Spiritual Solution is found only when we look within to God, Who is
present in some amount in every human being, whether that human’s “God
Qualities” are easy to see on the surface or hard to discern through
the thick layers of fear, anger and defensive posturing.

Could we just pray?

Could we just pray and KNOW that God is in charge and that we need to
adjust ourselves to His Will for us to love, accept and prosper
TOGETHER rather than individually?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray and be interested in the good of all instead of the
fear that we will be cheated?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray for a forgiving attitude, and a humble heart that
realizes that there is NO WAY that we, as humans have all the answers?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray that our country will reunite UNDER GOD and His
ideals for us rather than dominate our political opponents, our
country’s adversaries, and folks that “don’t think like we do”?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray that we will think less like our little “selves”
and more like our God?

So, BEFORE tomorrow’s election, and AFTER tomorrow’s election…

Could we just stop fighting, scratching and clawing and…

COULD WE JUST PRAY?

David & Charlsa Perdew
http://www.WorldWantingPeace.com

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Oct 13 2008

Prayer Is The Best Thing!

Published by Mary Anne under Beliefs, Christianity, Prayer, Religion

by Verona Raymond

Prayer definitely works and is still working today as it did thousands of years ago. There are many that have experienced it’s power.

Just when you wonder when are things going to get better…prayer gets answered! And most of the time it will be better results than what you imagined! A powerful true experience of what prayer can do for those who have faith in it and in God. Continue Reading »

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Oct 02 2008

Lead Us Into Triumph

by: Steve Clement

2 Corinthians 2:14

But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.

A victorious spirit affects every part of who we are. A victorious spirit effects everything related to us.

A defeated spirit affects every part of who we are. A defeated spirit effects everything related to us.

Let’s see what the word of God says about leading us into triumph. Continue Reading »

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Sep 29 2008

Someone Cares for YOU

While walking along the street one day thinking about the things that was happening in my life and wondering what I was going to do, how I was going to cope, I was given a piece of paper and told to read it by a complete stranger, so when I got on the bus home, I took the paper and unfolded it, and this is what it said. Continue Reading »

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Sep 27 2008

Faith That Moves Mountains: First, Forget The Mountain

Faith That Moves Mountains: First, Forget The Mountain by Rob Marshall

When reading Jesus’ words in Mark 11:22-24, I have never known whether the mountain he mentions is symbolic or real. The Bible simply says, “’Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered. ’I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, “Go, throw yourself into the sea,” and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.’” Continue Reading »

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Sep 24 2008

Savior, life, Jesus, Salvation, Why Do We Need A Savior?

In creation, God made man in his own image and gave him dominion over the earth realm, having a kingdom as he himself had a kingdom called Heaven. He formed the figure of man from the dust of the Earth and breathed his own life into him. Thus he made a friend that he could relate to, talk and walk with. Continue Reading »

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Sep 15 2008

I Am A Future Resident Of Heaven

Article by Linda C Dipman

A young Christian woman lay on an examination table, she was just diagnosed with a terminal illness, and she was determined to not be afraid of dying. She closed her eyes and imagined what it would be like to meet God face to face. An older couple lay awake; they just found out there retirement money was stolen by a greedy bank executive. The husband held his wife in his arms, and snickered at Satan’s attempt to ruin their lives, “At least we won’t have to work for money in heaven!” Continue Reading »

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Sep 08 2008

Living By Faith & Not By Sight

by: Janie Baer

Your ability to live by faith has nothing to do with:

Who you are, where you were born, or where you live.

The amount of money you presently have in your bank account, billfold or purse or don’t presently have in your bank account, billfold or purse.

Amount of time you have or don’t have. (Faith has no time, it is always “now” Faith. Faith is always present tense. – I have _____ now. I can do _____ now. I am _____ now.) Continue Reading »

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Sep 07 2008

Careful What U Pray 4

Published by Will under Beliefs, Christianity, Prayer

by Drs Bil and Cher Holton

A rich man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything from Picasso to Van Gogh. They would often sit together and admire their immense collection.

They had scheduled a buying trip to Europe, but the Iraq war interrupted their plans. The son’s reserve unit was sent to Baghdad. Continue Reading »

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Sep 06 2008

Good Morning

Published by Will under Beliefs, Christianity, Prayer, Religion

Good Morning, was sent to me by a friend via e-mail, I read it and thought that I should share it with you.  I guess many have seen this before through e-mails from friends, family and loved ones.  But many would not have seen or read this before, it is a wonderful little poem, one that made me smile, and one that made me think about the love that is all around, and the blessings that I have been blessed with.  God is always in my thoughts, and in my heart, and I would like to share this with you. Continue Reading »

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Aug 25 2008

Give Me That Old Time Religion!

Published by Mary Anne under Beliefs, Jesus Christ, Religion

By Alan Allegra

“New and Improved!” “New Super Giant Extra Maximum King Size!” “Fresher Than the Leading Competitor!” Soon marketers will have to create new words in order to grab our attention and sell their products. Hopefully, we can see beyond the hype and investigate their claims for ourselves. Continue Reading »

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Aug 18 2008

A prayer for a broken family

Published by Will under Beliefs, Prayer, Religion

A prayer for a broken family
By A Living Flame for Christ and the Sabbath

O God Creator, Father, Saviour and Friend, I ask You to help us to have peace at home

I ask You to keep Your Hand upon each of my family members and all those who live with me

I ask You to keep Your Hand upon me and hold us all close together Continue Reading »

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Aug 18 2008

A HOMILY essay

Published by Will under Beliefs, Christianity, Religion

By Richard L. Provencher

Children are takers, when an offering is made. And as adults we are happy to oblige under certain conditions. Children are not immune to constantly reaching for the goodies of lifecandy, toys, and clothes—under the watchful gaze of their parents. Continue Reading »

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Aug 13 2008

Handling Our Internal Resistance to Truth

by Drs Bil & Cher Holton

There is a wonderful story that illustrates the advice Jesus gave His followers when He sent them out to tell people the good news - the news that the Kingdom of God is within. It’s about a struggle between the Wind and the Sun, about who was the most powerful. The Wind thought he was stronger because of his destructive might in twisters, hurricanes, sand storms, and electric storms. He pointed out his ability to turn a simple cigarette or lightning strike into a horrific forest fire which could destroy hundreds of thousands of acres of woods. Continue Reading »

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