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  • Neanderthal Species Distinct From Humans  By : Greg Neyman
    For many years young earth ministries have claimed that Neanderthals were modern humans. However, new evidence shows that they should in fact be a separate species, which died out, and did not contribute to the gene pool of present-day humanity.

    In a story reported in late January 2004, scientists did a detailed computer analysis of human and Neanderthal skulls, comparing the variations with the variations of sub-species of apes. (Footnote 1) The computer analysis showed t...
  • About Guru - The Liberator  By : cdm
    Life is a mystery. The cosmos is a mystery. What are its boundaries? If it is an expanding universe, where does it expand to? What is beyond it? Read on...
  • The Universal Law Behind the Golden Rule  By : Tony Mase
    In Chapter 7 of the book of Matthew, Jesus is quoted as saying, "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." When Jesus made this statement, he wasn't just teaching his followers a religious rule, he was teaching his followers the *practical* application of a Universal law. In this article, you'll discover what it is.
  • Woman Facing Infertility, Your Thanksgiving Matters!  By : Veronica Anusionwu
    you can still give thanks in difficult times
  • Is It God’s Will To Be Wealthy?  By : Maurice Goulet
    Why are there people who seem to attract unlimited wealth into their lives, while others, equally as capable or talented or worthy, suffer from poverty and lack? Attracting wealth has nothing to do with education, status, talent, environment, intellectual ability, physical prowess, or geography. ANYONE, regardless of their background or circumstances, can attract wealth into their lives.
  • The Truth About The Tithe  By : Rod Rogers
    There is a lot of controversy about the practice of tithing (giving a tenth of one's income to God). This article reveals several important and little known truths about what the Bible really says about tithing.
  • When Preaching on Money, Don't Be More “Spiritual” Than God  By : Rod Rogers
    When discussing the topic of money, many pastors shy away from boldly declaring God's promises of financial blessing for generous givers. This article shows from the Scriptures that neglecting or denying these wonderful financial promises is not "spiritual."
  • Podcasting Sermons  By : S.Housley
    The Internet has opened the doors to a diverse congregation that exists beyond the traditional borders that communities have become accustom to. Using technology as a communication medium has not been lost on spiritual leaders and many have embraced the Internet as a medium to spread their faith.
  • Podcasts Bring People Closer to Faith  By : Sharon Housley
    The Internet has opened the doors to a diverse congregation that exists beyond the traditional borders that communities have become accustom to. Using technology as a communication medium has not been lost on spiritual leaders and many have embraced the Internet as a medium to spread their faith.
  • Stewardship Quotes for Preaching  By : Rod Rogers
    Good illustrations are vital for maximum impact in preaching on stewardship. The quotes in this article will be helpful to you as you preach your church into faithful giving.
  • Dumb Things People Say about Preaching on Stewardship  By : Rod Rogers
    Because preaching about money and giving is so emotionally charged, people say some truly dumb things about it. This article gives one such example and shows from God's word why it is important to preach on giving.
  • Get your Fasting Information from the best source  By : Amelie Mag
    Fasting Information isnt that difficult to come across. The issue is to find the correct type that doesnt affect your health. As it is not a game! If its not done properly one can have a lot of problems.
  • What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?  By : David Maillie
    What exactly is a christian? What do they believe? What sets them apart? Are they good for society? All this and more is answered in this article.
  • Is Tithing a Sin?  By : Rod Rogers
    Should Christians today give a tithe? Is 10 percent enough? Get clarity on how to please God with your giving to receive maximum blessing.
  • Bible Stories For Children Dissected, The Crossing Of The Red Sea  By : David Maillie
    We can learn a lot from the bible and childrens stories. The infamous story of the Parting of the Red Sea has a lot of meaning and shows us that with God we can change our future. This has never been more important than now with the current escalation of problems in the Middle East.
  • Seven Keys to Effective Prayer  By : Ada Porat
    If prayer is so powerful, then why does it seem like the more we pray, the worse things seem to get? Perhaps we are praying the problem rather than the solution! Effective prayer is based on the understanding that the energy underlying all of creation is a malleable essence that accurately reflects what we put out. Here are seven important keys to help you become more effective at what you put out - and receive back - in prayer.
  • The Trinity is One God Not Three Gods  By : Patrick Chu
    The Trinity is One God Not Three Gods. This concept has also been a interesting discussion in Christianity. So, how do we approach this concept from a different angle?
  • 5 Essentials to Building a Spiritual Home  By : Pat Brill
    Building a spiritual home is a top consideration for most parents today. No matter what your religious orientation is, or even if you have one, you want to raise children with a strong sense of morals and a feeling of hope and being connected to something larger than themselves.
  • A little bit discussion on prophecy  By : Patrick Chu
    Discussion on prophecy and its implication
  • A Simple Formula For Faith Can Help You Reach Your Dreams  By : Rob Marshall
    A simple formula for faith that will help anyone unleash their faith and reach their dreams.
  • Theological discussion on St. Paul  By : Patrick Chu
    Theological discussion on St. Paul; his work and his life.
  • Understanding the Bible – Help for Your Bible Study  By : Karin Syren
    If you have ever felt at all inadequate when studying the Word of God in depth and you have become confused and disillusioned by the disparity among Bible teachers and commentators, read on. Here are a few tips to help you avoid the confusion in choosing worthwhile Bible study resources.
  • Is Worrying About God's Will Hurting Your Prayers?  By : Rob Marshall
    People often struggle with their faith and their prayer lives because they are unsure of God's will. God's will is to glorify Himself and His Son and to answer our prayers, giving us what we ask for.
  • Make the Hurt Go Away!  By : Ann Stewart
    Whether said in haste, anger or pain, hurtful words have a nasty habit of clinging to our heart and evoking both anger and pain when brought to remembrance even many years later.
  • The First Key to Getting What You Want  By : Rob Marshall
    God has placed within each of us a desire to have more in life. But what do we need to do in order to get what we want? The first key is to know what we want.
  • Peace Is a Process  By : Ann Stewart
    There is a process of peace underway. Throughout the world nations are clamoring for peace.
  • 5 Qualities to Look for in a Stewardship Consultant  By : Rod Rogers
    Your church giving is down and the budget is in the red. Who you gonna' call? You might be surprised to learn that there is strong biblical precedent for engaging the services of a stewardship consultant. Learn five essential qualities to look for when hiring your consultant.
  • What Do You Do when You Are Offended?  By : Ann Stewart
    Offence is always directed at yourself. It's all about your feelings.
  • Forty Days of Fear and Failure  By : Rob Marshall
    No matter what we're trying to accomplish in life, we will suffer setbacks and disappointment. If we've developed the habit of quitting when faced with temporary defeat, we will never reach our dreams. But when we hold on, we discover that God gives us the answer we need, but probably in a way we don't expect.
  • Dear God, I'm Mad As Hell  By : Rob Marshall
    When talking about faith, we often don't want to face the fact that we struggle with our faith. There are times when we are angry at God because it seems like He isn't listening to our prayers. Telling God how we feel, but not losing our hope, is the key to seeing God working in our lives.
  • Fear Not!  By : Michael A. Verdicchio
    Modern psychology seems to suggest that living with fears is normal. Some popular phrases today include, "accepting your fears," "managing your fears," "embracing your fears," or "coping with your fears." But is that really the way the Creator intended us to live - with fear?
  • A Surprising New World Order is about to start.  By : Seoster Team
    Our world will soon (as in years rather than decades), be facing a global crisis which will herald its end.
  • Secrets to Answered Prayer - Challenge Your Beliefs  By : Rob Marshall
    When we get too focused on how we think God should answer our prayers, we may be closing the door to His answer. God wants to give us what we ask, but He may not do it in the way we expect.
  • Enchanting Elementals  By : Rob Daniels
    Before scientists conceived of the periodic table, with its 116 elements, scientists taught that the earth and everything therein was made of four basic elements: water, air, fire and earth. Paracelsus, a fifteenth century alchemist, took the idea one step further, theorizing that each element was composed of nature spirits called elementals.
  • Hope: the Encourager  By : Ann Stewart
    Hope is the master encourager. It nudges you forward; it keeps you anticipating the desired outcome
  • It's Just Not Fair!  By : Ann Stewart
    How many times do you go through your daily life complaining that something is just not fair?
  • Secrets to Answered Prayer - Knowing What You Want  By : Rob Marshall
    God is willing to give us whatever we ask but many times we struggle with knowing what we want. We go back and forth between different things and actually hinder our own prayers. Making a decision, and being clear about what we are praying for, is one of the secrets to getting our prayers answered.
  • Prayers God Answers - The Prayer of Jabez  By : Rob Marshall
    In the midst of a long list of who begat whom is a short, two verse, story about an honorable man and his prayer. It was a prayer that God answered. This powerful Old Testament prayer can serve as a model for our own prayers.
  • Secrets to Answered Prayer - What Does it Mean to Ask and Receive?  By : Rob Marshall
    One of the greatest hinderances to answered prayer is when we ask with the wrong motive. Understanding God's nature and what He wants to do in response to our prayers will help us pray and receive answers to our prayers.
  • Radical Responsibility: The Inner Path to Global Healing  By : Ada Porat
    Across the globe, deep wounds in the collective psyche of mankind are surfacing to be healed. How do we heal that? We can change the world only as a result of what we ourselves become, and we start by accepting responsibility for everything in our lives. When we do this, our lives become a prayer - the highest expresson of being that is possible. Here is how one man changed the world by doing just that.
  • Word Power – the Sword of the Spirit  By : Karin Syren
    We all have moments of feeling helpless against the circumstances of daily life. But God made provision for our victory when He gave us His Word with all its inherent dunamis, overcoming power. All that remains to apply the Word in wisdom and watch it work according to Isaiah 55:11.
  • Ancient Bible References to Date Palm Trees, Phoenix dactylifera  By : Patrick Malcolm
    References to Date Palms from the Bible.
  • Prayers God Answers - Going To A Friend At Midnight  By : Rob Marshall
    During His teaching about prayer, Jesus gave us this short parable about persevering in prayer. But this parable teaches us something very important that, if we don't know it, it could mean that our prayers will go unanswered.
  • The Language of Awakening: How to Use Daily Life to Develop Awareness  By : Tom Russell
    You can use your power of silent, internal speech to spark your inherent spiritual powers to full life and expression. Here is how to use daily life to win the highest levels of awareness and happiness.
  • Ancient Biblical Grape Juice And Wine Drinkers, Raisin Eaters And Teetotalers (part 1) Scriptures (m  By : Patrick Malcolm
    A history of biblical and scriptual references advocating wine drinking.
  • Questions, Questions, Questions  By : Karin Syren
    In our enthusiasm to bring friends and family into the kingdom, we risk becoming overly engrossed in supplying answers to their every question. Often these questions are not questions of the heart but questions of the mind, the answers to which do not result in faith.
  • Faith That Moves Mountains: First, Forget The Mountain  By : Rob Marshall
    When Jesus talked about faith that moves mountains, it doesn't matter if the mountain was a real one or just a symbol. What He does tell us is that our faith can do a lot more than we think.
  • Where Are God's Miracles?  By : Rob Marshall
    When things in our lives aren't going as we had hoped, and we wonder what happened to the miracles we read about in the Bible, the story of Gideon from the Old Testament shows us that God never abandons us. If we will learn to trust God again, miracles can happen.
  • Speaking of Saint Francis.....  By : Kate Loving Shenk
    This article is a story about an experience that could help readers be less judgmental in any work they choose to do.
  • David and Goliath: How To Become An Overnight Success  By : Rob Marshall
    The story of David's victory over Goliath has inspired people for centuries. By defeating Goliath, David was able to go from a being simple shepherd boy to becoming the king of Israel. From David's life we learn how we can overcome the obstacles we face, and what it takes to become an "overnight" success.
  • What If God Is Late?  By : Rob Marshall
    We all face times in our lives when we feel that we need immediate answers from God. In the Old Testament story of how Saul lost his kingdom, we learn some important lessons about what we should do when feel like God is running a little late.
  • Biblical Baby Names -- A Treasure Trove For Expectant Parents  By : Neil Street
    This article looks at the importance of biblical baby names, how they may affect a person's life, and how the bible may be a treasure trove of overlooked names for today's parents.
  • The Second Key To Getting What You Want  By : Rob Marshall
    When it comes to getting what we want, we can't abandon our faith in God if things don't go the way we had planned. The key to having our prayers answered is to hold on to our faith even when things go wrong.
  • Christmas Candy Canes  By : cristi
    You see them everywhere. They are in the stores, used as window displays, yard decorations, Christmas tree ornaments and even as candy.
  • God's Abundant Blessings: 5 Steps To Enjoying More Of Them  By : Rob Marshall
    God wants to bless us, but He never forces us to accept His blessings. There are five steps we can that will help us enjoy all the blessings He wants to give us.
  • The "perfect Christmas letter" using Christian good humor  By : Hal Gieseking
    Dr. Richard Bimler, recently retired president of Wheat Ridge Ministries - an independent Lutheran charity organization, has written "The Perfect Christmas letter" in his new book "Laughter!" coauthored with his son Robert Bimler.
  • Is Unbelief Ruining Your Life?  By : Rob Marshall
    The Children of Israel that came out of Egypt believed a lie and it cost them their lives. They were rescued from slavery and given the opportunity of a lifetime, but they lost it because of their unbelief. When we take their example as a warning, and choose to confront our unbelief with the truth, we will experience God's blessings.
  • Christ's Death: Was It Good Enough?  By : Rob Marshall
    We often struggle with guilt over the sins we've committed, or because we feel that we're just not good enough. But because of Christ's death, we are completely righteous and totally forgiven. It is God's gift to us and we can't earn it, or add to it, all we have to do is receive it.
  • Contracts - Understanding Why Stuff Happens  By : temp
    We live in a world of choices. In fact, this life is all about the choices we make. So why does so much appear to happen to us that would seem to be out of our control?
  • Answered Prayer: What God Expects From Us  By : Rob Marshall
    When our prayers don't get answered we start to question a lot of things. But the story of the Canaanite woman from the New Testament teaches us that there is only one thing that God expects from us.
  • The Secret  By : Kate Loving Shenk
    We have Entered A New Era Of Thought, Which This Article Describes
  • Kabbalah: In Search of the Revelations of Elijah  By :
    Morten St. George's theory that Nostradamus' book of prophecies conceals forty-two excerpts from the Revelations of Elijah.
  • Parable Of The Sower: A Lesson On Faith And Abundance  By : Rob Marshall
    Through our words and prayers we sow seeds of faith. The parable of the sower tells us how we can enjoy more of God's blessings once we understand the best soil for sowing those seeds.
  • It's The Law  By : William Frank Diedrich
    Billboards tell us to wear our seat belts because its the law. I envision a day when prominent signs and ads say: Your thoughts create your life, and Like attracts like. We would have constant reminders of the Law of Cause and Effect everywhere we go. Actually, we do have constant reminders of this law wherever we go. By following this law we can create and maintain greater well-being.
  • The Lord is His Pastor  By : Gary Kurz
    A battle of wits between a tribal chief and a young missionary candidate culminates with the chief claiming that Jesus was going to be in his village in two days. A real surprise awaited the young missionary.
  • Pat Tillman's Example  By : Gary Kurz
    Pat Tillman gave up much material wealth to serve our country. Though an acclaimed athiest, his example and sacrifice can serve as an example to the believer.
  • 11 Ways Nurses Can Become Mystics  By : Kate Loving Shenk
    Nurses Are Healers, But They May Not Always Know This. Nurses Are Mystics, Too--But They Definitely Do Not Know It.
  • How Your Dreams Can Change Your Life  By : Rob Marshall
    Our dreams create the motivation and drive we need to fulfill the desires of our hearts. And with God's help, they empower us overcome the doubts and fears that try to keep us from reaching our dreams.
  • Jesus Never Preached Poverty  By : Rob Marshall
    Does God want us to be rich? The story of the rich young ruler has often been used to teach us that rich people won't be going to heaven. But is that teaching a misinterpretation of what Jesus was saying?
  • Overcoming Depression: A Lesson From The Life Of Elijah  By : Rob Marshall
    Elijah saw God work miracles. But after some of his greatest victories, some mountain top experiences, his life was threatened and his world crumbled. God's dealings with Elijah to help him overcome his depression help us learn how we too can overcome.
  • Awakening To The Eternal Now  By : Ada Porat
    To find freedom from worry about the future, it is important to realize that the future does not yet exist. We are creating the future in each present moment through the choices we make. We are limitless spiritual beings, subject only to what we hold in mind! When we understand this, we can release limiting emotions and embrace the power of our true nature in each moment, creating a joyful life and future that reflects our inner reality.
  • Psychics – our link to another dimension.  By : KenWilson
    We have always wondered if there really are people in this world capable of predicting the unpredictable. The good news is that there are and that they are able to do this by using their extra-sensory perceptions including clairvoyance and precognition, to reveal certain sides of the human nature and personal life.
  • Psychics – science or fantasy?  By : KenWilson
    The first time the word psychic was acknowledges was when a chemist in the 1800s used it to describe a illustrious magician. Having greek origins, psychic referred to the perfect synergy between mind and soul resulting in special abilities.
  • The Final Key To Getting What You Want  By : Rob Marshall
    Once we know what we want, and we expect to receive it, we then have to do something, we have to take action. There are three kinds of action that we need to take in order to get what we want.
  • 10 Ways To Access The Power Source  By : Kate Loving Shenk
    Learn To Live From Your Greatest Strength By Accessing Your Power Source
  • Introduction to Prosperity - Be Faithful With Money  By : Rob Marshall
    The idea that truly spiritual people should not be concerned with worldly riches, isn't what Jesus taught. Instead, He taught that our faithfulness with money determines whether or not we will be entrusted with the true riches.
  • Healing the Great Divide  By : William Frank Diedrich
    There are no short cuts to healing the divisions we see in this world. We have a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives. The illusion is that we must somehow convince others of our viewpoint. If we could only convince others that we are right then all would be well. This goal is unattainable. A more attainable goal would be to accept others as they are and to release the need to fix or change them. Do this and your influence will increase.
  • Christians in America - An Unbelieving Generation?  By : Rob Marshall
    What would Jesus say about our faith? For most Christians the answer might be that He would be disappointed. Like His original disciples, we get too caught up in our problems and lose sight of His power.
  • The Ten Suggestions of God  By : Gary Kurz
    The Ten Commandments are more than just commandments. They are sage suggestions on how one should live a life, replete with incentives.
  • Rescuing Eve - Setting the Record Straight  By : Gary Kurz
    Eve has borne the ire of Christians throughout the history of the human race for being the catalyst for the fall of mankind. The Bible places the blame elsewhere.
  • Heaven By Another Road  By : Karin Syren
    In today's politically correct society where seemingly "anything goes," and everyone has a their own belief about heaven, are we perhaps missing the real truth?
  • Would Jesus Hang Saddam?  By : Rob Marshall
    Justice and punishment are two things that should go together, but how often do we experience them here on earth? No matter how we may feel about Saddams trial and execution, his final judgment, like everyones, will be just.
  • Your Greatest Compliment  By : Kate Loving Shenk
    Think Back Over Your Life, And Remember A Compliment That Changed Your Life Forever
  • If God Joined You at Work, Would You Notice?  By : Nina Amir
    This article provides information on how to bring God into the work environment. Readers will discover three easy ways to make their office into a sacred space and to keep God in their thoughts throughout their work day. With a simple change in consciousness, anyone can begin to "see" God in the office as well as in church or synagogue or during personal prayer and meditation.
  • The Tears of God  By : Gary Kurz
    What could cause the Son of God to cry? What could bring very God to tears?
  • Grow spiritually, a guide to spiritual development  By : Tim Maher
    To grow spiritually in a world defined by power, money, and influence is a Herculean task. As a result, our concepts of self-worth and self-meaning are muddled. How can we strike a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of our lives?
  • Living in the Power of the Gospel  By : Roger and Eileen Himes
    Living in the power of the Gospel is really easy if we live God's way. What this involves is trusting him and responding to him in gratitude.
  • How to Have Joy Though Unhappy  By : Gary Kurz
    Words are important, especially when there is scriptural applications at play. Joy and happiness seem to mean the same thing, but do they?
  • The Art of God  By : Gary Kurz
    God is the original artist. Made in his image, we are a type of self-portrait. What "image" do you reflect?
  • The Art and Practice of Creating Sacred Space  By : Nina Amir
    This article encourages readers to create sacred space in their homes and offers some helpful advice on how to do so.
  • Whatever Happens Be Joyful!  By : Roger and Eileen Himes
    We so often misinterpret things the Bible says because we think naturally, not spiritually. Paul says not to mix the spiritual with the physical, anymore than we would put water in our gasoline.
  • Five Baptism Gifts You Will Be Remembered A Long Time For!  By : Anand R
    Baptisms are tremendously special and celebrated occasions. They signify a step of faith and a lifelong commitment to God and goodness. Baptisms can take place from as early as infancy, others may occur at adolescence or even adulthood, and when an infant, child or person is deemed as ready for baptism will depend on the Faith or Religion the individual is being baptized into.
  • Introduction to Prosperity - We Have All We Need To Succeed  By : Rob Marshall
    God has given us everything we need in order to be successful, and He expects us to use it.
  • Asteroid Apophis’ collision with Earth in 2029 – Science or Bible prophecy?  By : neoprop
    Where does the close passing of the Apophis asteroid fit into Bible prophecy and the end times? Is this another hidden key in the book of Revelation?
  • Introduction to Prosperity - Wisdom Is The Key  By : Rob Marshall
    When we ask God to bless us financially, He gives us more than we ask for. God gives us something that is even more valuable than money.
  • Future Hindsight  By : Anne Kelly
    You can recall dozens, maybe hundreds of coincidences that brought you to where you are today. Was it luck, synchronicity, good fortune, a lesson, or a blessing in disguise?
  • Move Through the Fear of Having a Spiritual Experience  By : Nina Amir
    Despite the fact that we might want to have a spiritual experience, fear stops us from having waht we desire. THis essay poses some strong arguments for moving through fear and realizing that we are all connected to God, therefore, having a spiritual experience, every moment.
  • Introduction to Prosperity - The Rich Get Richer  By : Rob Marshall
    Unlike some religions that teach a spiritual person has to renounce wealth, the Bible teaches us that we need to increase it.
  • How to Fool God  By : Gary Kurz
    Are you a "play church" type of Christian? Read about "Johnny and the Rat" and see if you see yourself in this little boy.
  • Festivals of India - An Overview  By : Ross Kortman
    Indian festivals speak of India's rich cultural and traditional background. The colorful festivals are an integral part of every Indian. The festivals play an important part in promoting the traditional handicrafts and tourism of India. The rich cultural heritage of India attracts the Western world during the celebration of important festivals like Onam, Holi, Durga Puja and many more. Every region celebrates their festival according to their regional customs and rituals.

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