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Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Lynne Lee @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 5:33 PM

God does still speak and you can discover how to hear Him. You can learn how to distinguish God's voice from your own and hear God every day. It is possible to learn how to hear God. God will teach you how to know and recognise His voice when you ask Him to help you hear from Him. And as you grow in your relationship with God, you will become more aware of when you are hearing from God and when it's simply your own thoughts. The more you communicate with God, the more fam... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Beth Guide @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 11:23 AM

Palm Sunday is the last Sunday of Lent. It is always the start of Holy Week. It is one of the events that is mentioned in all four Canonical Gospels. It would seem according to the Gospel of John that just a week prior, Jesus was in Bethany having dinner with Lazarus, Mary and Martha and systematically the Church has the the Cycle A gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent is Lazarus Sunday. While in Bethany, the Gospels describe how Jesus had sent two disciples on ahead to find a colt. Some s... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Beth Guide @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 11:22 AM

How does a person become Catholic? The short answer is to contact the local Catholic Church in their community and ask to speak with the RCIA director or the Adult Education Dept. They will explain the process and periods. The process can take about a year unless you have some type of issue that will not allow you to complete your sacraments. Those type impediments would be former marriages that need to be annulled, use of birth control and co-habitation. Additionally if you have a strong backg... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Penny Shellswell @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 10:59 AM

We all want to be used by God and do something for Him but are we really prepared to go through the process necessary for Him to use us? Are we aware that there is in fact a process to be gone through? If we are not continually moving forward we are probably beginning to backslide as there is no sitting on the fence with God! God through His Word is often described in the Old Testament as a refiner of silver and gold. The sin and impurities have to be refined out of our lives to e... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 4:44 AM

The New Testament is the name given to the second half of the Christian Bible, the first half known to Christians as the Old Testament. Being the Hebrew Bible, is called by the Jews as Tanakh. It is sometimes called the Greek Testament or Greek Scriptures or the New Covenant. The New Testament records the life of Jesus Christ. It also deals with the early church and the meaning of faith in Jesus. The New Testament was written in Greek, which was widely spoken during the time of J... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Penny Shellswell @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 1:21 AM

It is perhaps surprising that even mature Christians struggle to explain how to test the spirits as we are commanded to do. 1 John 4 v 1 says, 'Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.' Jesus makes it very clear in Matthew 7 v 22 that in the last days there will be people who prophesy in the name of Jesus, who will cast out demons in the name of Jesus and w... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Dan Brown @ Sunday, 3rd August 2008 @ 12:36 PM

Do you know people in your life who do nothing but complain? These people are usually "past" dwellers, which means they're always giving their attention to things in their past. The world is full of complainers and past dwellers. Probably because everyone has such a deep need to feel comfortable, and when they don't feel it, they let it be known. Are you like that? If so, you cannot change the past no matter what you do. You have to stop dwelling on it right now! ... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Warren Wong @ Saturday, 2nd August 2008 @ 12:59 AM

In many parts of the United Kingdom, you will see free standing crosses in churchyards and in places where one would not expect to find a scared symbol. These Celtic Crosses is a symbol that combines the Latin cross of long stem and two arms with a circle on the inside of the stem joining the stem and the arms. The crosses are all made of stone and have very elaborate carvings. Many of these crosses that exist toady date back to as early as the 7th centuries when Irish missionaries began erectin... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Beth Guide @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 4:53 PM

If you ask any Catholic, they will tell you the season of Advent is a period of penance and preparing their heart for the coming of the Baby Jesus. But although not part of the Holy see opinion on Advent, the advent wreath, advent season and the family activities helps families stay focused on the real meaning of the season, Jesus, and not the commercialism Christmas has become. Advent seems very needed in the present time but would you believe this liturgical season started back in in t... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 7:05 AM

We live in a desperate world and in a desperate time. Peace in our lifetime seems elusive in a world full of wars, strife, and murders. There is never a day that passes by where we do not hear news of sufferings around the world. Peace According to the World According to the world, peace means no more wars, killing or destruction of human life, wildlife and the environment.Many stressed out worldly Christians are now involved in yoga,meditation,fortune telling, transcendental and many... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 7:02 AM

Real peace is achieved NOT by seeking peace but by seeking the Prince of Peace Jesus Christ ! It is a peace so deep that it comes only out of the Holy Spirit. It holds us strong and steady in the blasts of problems and troubles surrounding us. The Holy Spirit in us has abundance of peace for every situation. Christ will arise in us and minister to us in the face of any pressure, displaying His power and victory through us. We cannot achieve peace outside of the parameters God has given us... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 2:22 AM

Happiness seems to defy logic. Those who pursued fame and fortune in the hope of achieving happiness do not seem to find them even after they have obtained all the luxuries and wealth they have long fought and worked hard to acquire. On the other hand, those who has little or nothing are happy and contented with simply having their families and loved ones around. What does these two contrasting pictures tells us? First and foremost, it has shown us time and time again that fame, fortune a... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 2:19 AM

In the Christian context, to persevere means to continue steadfastly in the faith, in spite of all the obstacles, difficulties, trials and dangers in grace to the very end, for our eternal reward and life with God . With the mounting crisis and problems facing us, many of us may feel like giving up. We felt discouraged and lost. The situation becomes more desperate when it involves losing the things we treasured or the lost of our loved ones or some tragic events that happens to us. more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 1:28 AM

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. What Is Forgiveness? Forgiveness is the seal, the mark, and the proof of love and a healing act of love. By forgiving, we put a painful past behind us and open ourselves up to new relationships with... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 11:51 PM

Salvation means being saved from the power of sin and from hell, the eternal penalty of that sin. Through the process of salvation, we are freed from all the things that could prevent us from being part of the kingdom of God and enjoying eternal life with God. Other common terms for salvation are being saved, going to heaven, eternal life, everlasting life, the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven. Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who ac... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 11:29 PM

Today,many old churches has seen their memberships declining. Where once it was a place for the faithful believers, many has now turned into a place for the tourist dollars.Then there the large ones with big congregations, big names, big buildings, big budgets, big fundraisings and big services that looks more like a big rock concert. We are made to believe that we are seeing something big and wonderful happening in the church until some scandals and internal feuds began to rock their fou... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 11:06 PM

Contrary to popular belief or notion, the possession of material wealth is not a blessing but comes as the result of blessing. The pronouncement of good things to come is the blessing, and we usually ask a blessing from those who could make them come true. In this case, they come from the most obvious one, God, because only HE can make good pronouncements come true. What Is A Blessing? Blessing is not just Physical Possession. Contrary to popular belief, the possession of material wea... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 11:05 PM

Have you ever wondered what a church would look like if you took away the pastors, elders, musicians,programs and Sunday Schools? Its bare,empty and quiet.Everything ceased to function. If these ingredients did go away, there should not be panic and crisis as 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... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 11:04 PM

Contrary to popular belief or notion, the possession of material wealth is not a blessing but comes as the result of blessing. The pronouncement of good things to come is the blessing, and we usually ask a blessing from those who could make them come true. In this case, they come from the most obvious One, God, because He can make good pronouncements come true. Blessings come in various forms. God's pronouncement of good things may come in the form of long life, good health, protect... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Christianity | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 10:54 PM

The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God. The Bible is the Book of Life and the Book of Law. It is the most important book in the lives of each and every Christian. Our success and failure are dependent on how much we followed the teachings in the Bible. Why Should We Read The Bible? The fact that we have doubts in many things even after our daily prayers and devotions and attending church and sermons indicates that we need to know God and His teachings more. Reading the Bi... more...