Articles tagged: "Christianity"
1: Expect the Unexpected When You Learn to Meditate
In this article, I describe how learning to meditate led me into unexpected learning.
2: Burden Bearing Is A Gift
This article will cover many aspects of the spiritual gift of Burden Bearing. Burden Bearing is a gift that manifests an aspect of God 's heart and nature in a Burden Bearer, so I would like to look at God 's heart first.
3: Who Is God and What Are His Characteristics
God can be many things to many people and this article will talk about some of them.
4: Benefits of Christian Social Networking
Social networking is for everyone even Christians. As a religious person sometimes I find it hard to meet people with the same interest as myself.
5: Analysis and History of Jesus Christ
There is great speculation about the history of Jesus 's origin and this will help dispel it.
6: How Church Chairs Have Changed Over Years
Along with churches, church furnishings have undergone changes too. An integral part of church furniture is church chairs. Over time, they too have evolved and now hold an important place among the church furnishings. The style of chairs in the 17th century was of a very simple nature but nowadays you find church chairs with a variety of designs.
7: Church Chairs a Long Due Makeover
A few centuries ago, in the 1600 's you may not have been likely to find chairs in all churches. If you did find seating, chances are good it would not have been in good shape because money was not readily available and churches often had their congregation stand rather than sit.
8: How to Choose the Best Furniture For Your Church
Church furnishing can create the atmosphere you desire the most in your particular house of worship. Carefully choosing what will work best for you and your congregation can make your church comfortable and homey, fancy and ornate, or any combination of the two.
9: The Must Read Guide to Shopping For Church Furniture
A necessity for every church is obviously the furniture. In this ever-evolving time, church furniture has also undergone various changes, from being extremely simple to being artistic and with some designs.
10: Church Pews: History and Spirituality
Churches go back a long way back in history. Along the way, they have under gone vast changes. The changes, in a way, depict the social changes that took place in history. The changes were based on the changing ideologies, while on the other hand the changes were depicted by the different styles of church pews that also underwent changes over the times.
11: Why Should We Forgive Others
Forgiveness - This topic becomes ever more important now as all around us we see much pain and suffering resulted directly from a lack of forgiveness. Most conflicts and violence - whether international, domestic or personal can be traced directly to one party 's unwillingness to forgive the other.
12: How to Build and Grow a Strong Church
A church is centered upon Christ and not personalities nor programs. Church is about how we come to know and grow in Christ, unity and love amongst its members, connect with one another, and serve Him, both inside and outside of the church walls. Below are some of the methods you can use to build and grow a strong church.
13: The Nicene Creed
“We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, of all that is, seen and unseen We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father
14: A Vision Check With Jesus
Jesus is all about vision In John 14:6, one of His classic "I am" statements Jesus said, "I am the way
15: How To Build Lasting Relationships
Building effective and lasting relationships is necessary for several reasons in the business world. For example in a group or organization, the well being of the people depends on how efficient and effective that group or organization works. An effective and efficient group or organization will provide a good work culture as well as productivity for the company
16: Why We Should Trust God Even When No One Is Looking
Sometimes we think our sins are private. That what we do doesn't affect others. A powerful story from the Old testament reminds us that God is always watching.
17: Is There Life on Mars?
Are we alone in the universe or is there life on other planets And perhaps even as close our next door neighbor, the planet Mars
18: Religion, Politics And Fear Of The Unknown!
When I was a kid we didn't know any Catholics and probably would have been afraid of them if one showed up at our door!
19: God 's Will is More than a Dance on the River
The direction and will of God are moving in a given course like a mighty River. You want to move in the same direction that God is moving, so you get into the River. When you are in the River, you start learning how the River works - how it flows, the direction it is going. You learn not to fight it if you want to end up where the River is going. You flow with it to its end - to the Ocean.
20: What 's the Next Step after Outrage?
Are you outraged about situations, people, and life in general? Are you tired of living with rage? Do you want something different? Start to forgive and accept forgiveness. Your life will change for the better.
21: The Christian’s Secret
The book and dvd “The Secret” has become popular with people I work with lately I viewed the dvd and was disappointed to find out that it really is no secret
22: The Top Ten Myths About Prayer
Prayer is difficult. Surely God doesn't listen to me. I really don't know how to pray anyway. This prayer myth-busting article answers all those nagging questions and myths about prayer in a simple straight-forward manner and calls all people of the world to action - to prayer.
23: Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Mudras of the Esoteric Christian Tradition Part 2
The Channeling Hands; The Manifester Mudra; The Beast Master; The Heart Polarizer Mudra;
The Energizer Mudra (Sign of Reverence); The Christ Wisdom Mudra.
24: Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Mudras of the Esoteric Christian Tradition Part 1
Mudras in the Christian Tradition: The Benediction Mudra (Mano Pantea). All religions without exception have their roots in the Spiritual Hierarchy of the Great White Brotherhood (GWB), although some have strayed afar from the original teachings of their messengers and founders and the purposes of their establishment.
25: How An Audio Bible Will Enhace Your Bible Study
Dramtized Audio Bibles, especially the online downloadable audio Bibles are a new step in the distribution of Bibles and make the Holy Book available for daily studies. Whether you are comapring different Bible versions or preparing for a Bible group, you now can do this much easier with a MP3 audio Bible.
26: Glimpses of Esoteric Christianity Part 4
The doctrines of reincarnation and karma in Esoteric Christianity. The basic three types of karma. Everything in this universe is in motion. Movement produces change, or transformation. This is an eternal constant, a Law of the Cosmos, and it is immutable.
27: Glimpses of Esoteric Christianity Part 1
All about Esoteric Christianity. The two divisions of humanity. Christian Mysteries and the teachings of gnosticism.
28: The Awareness of Metaphysical Laws and Principles Part 4
Divine revelation is continuous and not dependent upon time and space. Life 's true purpose to be taught to the masses. Summary of instincts.
29: Christians And Environmental Ethics - A Strange Combination?
You can find very different attitudes towards environment and global warming problem among Christians There are of course Christians who simply do not care and do not see any real connection between their religion and the idea to save the planet
30: Comparative Religion Slaughterhouse of the Mind
Warns how college comparative religion professors often undermine the Christian beliefs of students. Exposes the tactic of attempting to equate Christianity with gnosticism. Defines gnosticism and contrasts it with traditional Christianity. Shows how traditional Christianity is vindicated by prophetic fulfillment.
31: The Promise Fulfilled
Here is a door, behind which, according to some people, the secret of the universe is waiting for you. Either that 's true, or it isn't. If true, it 's the greatest truth ever told. If a lie, it is the greatest fraud ever inflicted on humanity. Let 's see what 's behind that door.
32: Religious Tapestries: Merging Faith with the Arts
Tapestries embracing religious themes have always held a special place in art history, in light of the sheer passion for issues of faith that many find compelling as an inspirational subject matter. For eons, people have sought to find new ways of expressing their beliefs and convictions through art, and religious tapestries have provided the vehicle for many by which these interpretations could be realized
33: Spiritual Weight Lifting
When we want to strengthen our muscles we lift weights During this process our muscles become stronger in response to the need to cope with the strain, which is put on them
34: Yoga, Dogma, And Faith
I am always a bit surprised when I hear people say that yoga is offensive to some Christians. Or that someone of Christian faith cannot possibly practice yoga because it is against their beliefs, or what they have been led to believe is true. Perhaps I shouldn't be, given the way religion has b
35: Our Unity Is A Scientific Reality
For many centuries spiritual leaders have taught us that we are one family and that the solution to all of our problems is to live in unity, peace, love and cooperation Christ gave special emphasis to these values and encouraged his followers to think of God as their mutual Father and all persons as their brothers and sisters
36: How We Create Our Personal Reality
In order to be able to love purely and steadily we need to understand how our reality is created A major obstacle to pure and steady love is our confusion about who is responsible for what happens to us and how we feel about it This confusion is caused by two mistaken perceptions: 1
37: Is It Possible To Win The War In Iraq?
Many people are confused as to why the war in Iraq never comes to an end. They want the war on terror to be fought, but they don't like to sacrifice American soldiers' lives. It is time to look at this war in a Biblical sense. Separate from the modern day prophets who say this war fulfills
38: Character Traits of Women Within the Salvation Army
Although William Booth founded the Salvation Army, his wife Catherine became known as the “Mother” of the Salvation Army, Catherine nurtured this Army through almost 3 decades and now holds an honored place among the great women of the Christian faith.
39: Is Either Creation or Evolution the Right Answer?
The choice between creation and evolution as an explanation for human existence is a source of ongoing debate. The two camps of belief from both religion and science have been at odds on this topic in American society for many years without much compromise. People of both extremes have exerted
40: Miracle Or More?
For quite some time I have been trying to get my son to understand Christianity ever since I was saved Unfortunately, when I was younger and raising him I thought I was saved, but I really wasn’t
41: An Effective Three-Step Evangelism Plan
Ask any pastor what the most frustrating part of his job is and he'll tell you it 's getting the entire church to participate in evangelism.For some reason, most Christians think that only ordained clergy or professionals can share the Good News. They even have a cliched old saying about it: Eva
42: Anger Management and the church
As an anger management teacher I never tell my clients to stop being angry. It is an impossible task. Anger is a normal human emotion that must be managed. Paul confirms this in Ephesians 4:26 when he says "Be angry and sin not; let not the sun go down on your wrath.
43: Anger is a spirit
Anger is a spirit and it operates unobstructed within the body of Christ. The nature of a spirit is that it is eternal. The Spirit of anger has coiled itself around the hearts of the people of God for eons. It passes from generation to generation infected the heart of man with its venom.
44: The Book The Secret is it Really a Secret
Rhonda Byrne in her best selling book, The Secret reveals to her readers how to obtain the good life by attracting only the things in your life you want. She tell her readers to be careful what they think about because be it good or bad they are attracting. The thoughts will and can become th
45: Desert Rain: Karths Story
Karth awakened from a deep sleep and immediately felt a strong sense of urgency overcome his body. What he had experienced could not have been a dream. It was too real, too lifelike. No, it must have been a vision straight from God. In the vision, Karth had been clothed in white and sitting in
46: Gospel Goes Full Circle in Puerto Rico
I am a church pastor in Puerto Rico. One day I was teaching an adult Sunday school class about the importance of evangelism. I explained how effective it is to use the Gospel of John. Just then a woman in the class, 65 years of age, requested a moment to share a testimony. She said that she her
47: Gods Word Stops Aids
The African pastor sighs, looking around at the faces in his community. If there is a place where HIV is tough, he says, it is this place. He hears their stories, their heartaches, on a regular basis. People who have never set foot in a church come to him because they have heard he offers a lis
48: The Changed Life of a Sorcerer
Minhs life was immersed in sorcery. He was one of five generations that practiced the trade. I was a wizard but many people called me a magician or sorcerer. Because of this, I held an exalted position in the community, Minh says. I thought I was useful and could save many people. Minhs childr
49: Are All Divorcees Adulterers? Part 2
The church has too often been quick to condemn. Jesus though rarely condemned anybody. Indeed, to be quite blunt about it, the only people we see Jesus condemn in the New Testament are not weak and sinful people who have failed, but pompous, self-righteous religious people who think the sun shi
50: From Corruption to Christ in Cambodia
I was a corrupt official. A powerful leader in my community, I used my authority to threaten people. When there was a problem between the people of the village, it was my job to solve their dispute. But instead of using justice, I took lots of bribes. The villagers criticized me because I did a
