The Effects on Adult Children of Divorceby stephanie reck 3/03/2015 / Family
The divorce of one's parent's is generally one of the most painful events in life. The adult child can reasonably expect to go through a grieving process, even if they are aware of a history of marital discord. Research indicates that divorce is life's second highest stressor, second only to death of a loved one. Healing and recovery for adult children of divorce (ACOD) does not happen overnight, it can take years; and their recovery process has been compared to that of a recovering alcoholic.
Wilderness Flowersby Kathy Ledbetter 3/03/2015 / Devotionals
Have you ever felt the heat in the desert days of wandering? Ever wondered if you would bloom again midst the pain, sorrow and fear? God desires obedience and will walk with us as we find our way through the parched desert. We will bloom again.
The Power Of Forgiveness - Our Insurance Policy Of Salvationby French Miller 3/03/2015 / Christian Living
"And when you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses." -Mark 11:25,26
Rescue Missionby Pam Ford Davis 3/03/2015 / Devotionals
'Jesus lived his life on mission for his heavenly Father.'
Past, Present and Futureby Steve Countryman 3/02/2015 / Christian Living
Your future is based on your present that will soon be your past! Your past is good for referencing and is a good learning tool. Your past shows where you have been. Your victories and your defeats, how far you have come is seen in your present. How much farther you must go is found in your future. If you allow your past to trap you then your present will be dictated by your past and will rob you of your future.
How to deal with Satanic Humanism!by Fergus Davar 3/02/2015 / Christian Living
Life is pretty complex by itself and though Godliness may seem really tough, in truth Christ (Lev 16:10) has made that easy for us (Mat 11:28-30) because blindness is security for only stubborn self-righteous fools (2Cor 4:3-4).
IT WILL TURN OUT FOR GOODby Reginald Omage 3/02/2015 / Christian Living
We all go through the ups and downs of life but irrespective of what we face, God has a way of orchestrating them to our advantage.
IT WILL TURN OUT FOR GOODby Reginald Omage 3/02/2015 / Christian Living
We all go through the ups and downs of life but irrespective of what we face, God has a way of orchestrating them to our advantage.
A SWEET SMELLING FRAGRANCEby Tesh Njokanma 3/02/2015 / Prayers
Has your prayer altar been broken down? Has it been damaged? Does it give out a stench or is the fragrance of Christ all over it?
Godly Contentmentby James Webb 3/01/2015 / Devotionals
Though our bodies may get older, though our minds may fade to a certain degree, God promises to strengthen our hearts, and to be all that we will ever need - come what may in our lives as we grow older.
Are You Stiff-necked?by Dr. Henderson Ward 3/01/2015 / Christian Living
The Holy Spirit does a great job in looking out for our welfare, but believers that are stiff-necked can scupper His efforts. So are you stiff-necked or just strong willed?
The Impossible Wallby Toni Babcock 2/28/2015 / Salvation
Why attempt to climb, or beat against an impossible wall that God has taken away in order to get into heaven? It doesn't make sense does it?
The Mormon Manuscriptsby Ed Decker 2/28/2015 / Christian Apologetics
5-chapter study of the Mormon Church from its inception to the present day. It offers a very concise picture at the group and gives a solid understanding of its heretical doctrines and rituals. It gives you a sound look at Mormonism.
HIS PROMISE TO OUR CHILDRENby linzy bruno 2/28/2015 / Devotionals
"At my parent's home, my mother, my sister and I had a discussion about my unborn son's well-being, while my father wrestled my husband on the front lawn...."
WHEN ILLNESS KILLSby linzy bruno 2/28/2015 / Devotionals
"all believers have a place already in heaven and eternal life is much better than life on earth...."
The Singing Warriorby KC Lemmer 2/28/2015 / Devotionals
God is a father who forgives, who does not condemn us but instead forgives us.
Dust Pathsby KC Lemmer 2/28/2015 / Devotionals
Confused, lonely, needing direction? Ask God for guidance and widsom, He will give it to you.
Wish the Fish (chores)by louis gander 2/27/2015 / Parenting
One day mom said, "Now do your chores.
I've done all mine. Now you do yours.
Go make your bed, then get your broom
and sweep the seashells from your room."
Wish the Fish (mom's advice)by louis gander 2/27/2015 / Parenting
ONCE upon a splashing time
a little fish wished he could rhyme.
But 'Wish the Fish' lived in the sea
and seemed to bring calamity.
Hebrews Chapters 8-10: "We Have Been Sanctified" Through the Better Sacrifice, Part 10by Karl Kemp 2/27/2015 / Bible Studies
We discuss Hebrews 10:24-39 here in Part 10. The writer powerfully called his Christian readers in these verses with the need to repent where repentance was required. He warned of getting to the place where "there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins" (Heb. 10:26). There is widespread agreement that the writer was concerned with apostasy that would include "trampling under foot the Son of God" and regarding "as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace" (Heb. 10:29).
The Lord of Gloryby Jerry Ousley 2/27/2015 / Christian Living
To be a successful Christian we must be willing to confess that He is the Lord of Glory
WHAT ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY?by Jeffrey Hagan 2/26/2015 / Christian Living
Should New Testament believers uphold the death penalty? The Old Testament seems clear about the issue, but what about the New Testament?
Matthew Magdaleneby Olawale Ogunsola 2/26/2015 / Christian Living
The Lord has overlooked past misdeeds of His saints. Then, should a saint of Christ move about with seven evil spirits? God forbids.
A Change You Must Make. by Olawale Ogunsola 2/26/2015 / Christian Living
Change is a permanent thing in life. What needs is changed will determine the required result. It is sad that people change wrong things.
Fake Flakesby Pam Ford Davis 2/26/2015 / Devotionals
'Artificial as adjective is preferable to fake.'
shining your light by julie clark 2/25/2015 / Poetry
Shining your light
Throughout all the ages
We can stand tall
Against the dark
Kingdom reignby julie clark 2/25/2015 / Poetry
Kingdom reign, kingdom reign
Jesus is reigning from His kingdom above
Don't look to the world to bring his reign in
King Jesus will come and take us home
my child you are forgivenby julie clark 2/25/2015 / Poetry
My child you are forgiven
Your life has been set free
I sealed it with my precious blood
That fell at Calvary
Do you not knowby julie clark 2/25/2015 / Poetry
Do you not know
You are loved by the king of all Kings
Do you not know
That I died in your place
Barriersby Steve Countryman 2/25/2015 / Christian Living
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Isaiah 59:2-3"2But your iniquities have separated you from your God, (barriers); your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.
Might God dramatically change the trajectory of history if Christians today pray for the persecutors?
Standing on the Edge of a Cliffby Jennifer Mobbs 2/25/2015 / Testimonies
Standing on the edge of a cliff looking down, the ground loose beneath my feet, the air heavy, what should I do, what will I do.
How to Hear Godby Mark Nickles 2/25/2015 / Christian Living
Every Christian I know at least claims to desire to hear God. Undoubtedly, there is a need for us to hear from Him on a daily basis, perhaps more than ever before. Well, if you truly desire to hear God, take heart! According to the Bible, it's not the lucky, or particularly blessed who hear Him, it's anyone who takes a few specific steps.
It Is Foolishness To Compare Yourself With Othersby Ngozi Nwoke 2/25/2015 / Christian Living
How far have you gone with your purpose in life? You are special and unique before God and so is your purpose. But comparing yourself with others will distract you and hinder you from fulfilling it. The people you compare yourself with are not better positioned than you are before God, what you have and where you are, are enough for you to deliver. This article gives you reasons why it is foolishness to compare yourself with others.
sisterhood is a beautiful thingby Shemariah Yeung 2/25/2015 / Christian Living
Sisterhood -
share life, share hard time together
Sisterhood -
uphold you in good and bad times with prayers and encouragement
Sisterhood -
every one of us is precious in God's eyes, we are equal in Him
Sisterhood -
love from the Lord Jesus
Sisterhood -
No need to be blood-related, it is Christ-related indeed
Surrendering All To Godby Henry Miranda 2/24/2015 / Salvation
Surrendering all requires us to give up anything that would hinder us from doing the will of Jesus. This does not mean that if we want something, it is necessarily wrong. It means we must take our wants and desires down from the throne and place Jesus and His will on the throne, as the ruling power in our lives
Paying it Backwards?by Toni Babcock 2/24/2015 / Salvation
Imagine a wife insisting her husband write her out a check for every household responsibility she completed in a day.
From Athens to America, A War of Attritionby Deborah Rampona Oliver 2/24/2015 / Devotionals
Paul pointed out the altar 'to the unknown God' and proclaimed Christ to Athens. By contrast, America is tearing down monuments to God and building altars to other gods.
Break forth your praisesby Shemariah Yeung 2/24/2015 / Worship
He is always for you
He is always here with you
Look not unto your sins
It has nothing to do with you
It has something to do with HIM indeed
Let out of your burdens
Cast them all unto the Lord
Casting Stones - The Unfaithful Womanby French Miller 2/24/2015 / Christian Living
A woman brought before Jesus was guilty of her sin, she was caught in the very act of adultery, but yet Jesus did not condemn her. As christian we are to be like Jesus and treat others in a way that He would treat them. We all have a past, we all have sins.
Cleaning Out The Garage - Making Room For Jesusby French Miller 2/24/2015 / Christian Living
Our lives at times are so full of clutter from things we read and watch that we have no room for God. The thing to remember is that were your thoughts are your heart is and your action will follow.
Church In Crisisby Tolulope Adewole 2/24/2015 / Christian Living
What does God expect from this young Christian lady who is forced to attend a church with notoriously less than perfect individuals?
Open Handsby Steve Countryman 2/23/2015 / Christian Living
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An open hand shows honesty of nothing hidden. No hidden weapons, no hidden agendas, no surprises just an open honest relationship. An open hand acknowledges a need and makes a request for help.
Imperfection Made Pureby David Rester 2/23/2015 / Poetry
One day while reading my Bible and preparing a Bible study to teach at church, I was setting at my table, pausing a moment to look out the window at the dreary day. At that moment the sun broke through the clouds, for a brief few minutes and I thanked God and praised His glory. These words came to mind immediately afterwards.
This Body Of Fleshby David Rester 2/23/2015 / Poetry
Being saved by the divine love, forgveness, mercy, and grace of God; through the blood of His Son: Jesus; in heart-felt repentance of our sin, leading to salvation; we are filled with His Spirit. We still being in the flesh, a spiritual battle continues on until sanctification takes place. This poem is about that battle, and the hope that is in those that are His.
In The Hands Of The Potterby David Rester 2/23/2015 / Poetry
These words came to me after reading in the Book of Jeremiah, specifically (Jeremiah 18:1-10).
Think, Prove, Practice and Abstainby Kathy Ledbetter 2/23/2015 / Devotionals
Just as traditions are passed down from one generation to another, there are important things to hold close from our spiritual ancestry.
A Light In The Darknessby David Rester 2/23/2015 / Poetry
Being an underground coal mine electrician, God taught me spiritual lessons even before I was saved, I just didn't realize it at that time of lostness. One lesson was how little light it took to see in the absolute darkness.
God's Sparrowby louis gander 2/23/2015 / Family
Then, when it had finished, it flew out of sight -
and it left a message, quite brutal, but right -
when I heard, "You're fake - a great imitator,
forgiven by God, your Maker, Creator."
How Christians Can Overcome Shameby stephanie reck 2/23/2015 / Christian Living
Dictionary.com defines shame as a painful emotion caused by a consciousness of guilt or shortcoming. Far too many Christians feel unworthy, dirty or not good enough. Shame can have roots all the way to someone's childhood, especially if there were any forms of abuse, rejection, or abandonment. Some people carry shame all of their lives and do not even know it.
Walkby Pam Ford Davis 2/23/2015 / Devotionals
The Father guides our steps.
RESURRECTION ~ God Is Raising the Deadby Steven Ray Bragg 2/22/2015 / Salvation
Those who believe in the Lord will do the works that Jesus did. But for me, the more exceptional promise is we will do greater works than what Jesus did.
What God Sounds Likeby Abby Kelly 2/22/2015 / Christian Living
God wants you to know Him, His heart, His will. He even clothed His personhood in human flesh, just like ours, so that man could touch and see Him.
Mystery of the Lost Watchby Ethel Ashe-Frear 2/22/2015 / Travel
Traveling from Maryland to Pennsylvania I lost my watch while running at my parents house. Years later it mysteriously appeared on a synagogue floor.
Miracle at the Mallby Ethel Ashe-Frear 2/22/2015 / Miracles
Went to get coffee with a friend, next thing I know its burning my leg. Then the miracle happened.
THE LAMB OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT SANCTUARIES; CH- IV, PART- 4by Dr Surya Kumar Daimari 2/22/2015 / Bible Studies
The main purpose of these series of Bible study will be to make an exegetical survey of the sacrificial Lamb of God in the Old Testament passages mainly in the Sanctuary and its typological significance to the propitiatory and expiatory atonement work of the Lord Jesus Christ in the New as reflected in John 1:29, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
Take Up Your Crossby Gregory John Monroe 2/22/2015 / Education
The cross Christians are to daily take up is for the highest of purposes; that being for the sake of the gospel.
Where Is God When I Need Him?by Henry Miranda 2/21/2015 / Christian Living
Do you ever feel like God is nowhere to be found? Have you ever poured your heart and soul out to Him, only to be left with nothing but silence?
What Does Our Faith Cost Us?by Mark Nickles 2/21/2015 / Christian Living
We Christians in the U.S. live comfortably with a faith which we have tailored to fit right in with the world. We make sure we don't say the "wrong" things, that we don't make waves, and that we don't give anyone a reason to dislike us, due to our Christianity. We've done so for decades, now. And, while doing so, we have not only robbed those around us of the effects of the salt and light of the Kingdom of God, but we have actually made it easier for groups like ISIS to compete for the hearts and minds of those looking for meaning.
New Beginnings-Change is on the Horizonby stephanie reck 2/20/2015 / Prophecy
For many, you are sensing a change coming, but not sure exactly what that change is. Some things in your life that has not produced fruit and life are being cut away now. This can be a bit scary, removing the comforts in your life, but it is only to make room for what lies ahead. Some things in your life no longer serve a purpose like they once did. Be obedient to what God is showing you to let go
4 Ways to Serve Your Churchby Patricia Coldiron 2/20/2015 / Church Life
Serving your church involves much more than just listening to the sermon. There are many ways you can serve your church, and not only serve others, but enhance your own spiritual growth.
The Spirit Of Fearby Dr. Henderson Ward 2/20/2015 / Christian Living
The spirit of fear is alien to Christians, yet so many believers are consumed with fear, and easily intimidated. So how are we to banish our fears. Let's take a look.
Intent on One Purposeby Jerry Ousley 2/20/2015 / Christian Living
Another aspect of being successful in Christ is to be Intent on One Purpose ...
GOD-TRACKING IS CONSTANTLY RELYING ON HIS CONSISTENT LOVEby Dudley Anderson 2/20/2015 / Devotionals
"All else in your life may shift like the sands of a desert but his love for you will remain forever. Nothing will ever separate you from God's love! Your God and holy Friend is the one and only true universal constant of the universe."
Jesus is Knocking on your heartby Janet Riley 2/19/2015 / Poetry
Jesus is knocking on your heart. You can sing this with children and have them go knock-knock as they sing it.
Introduction and Testimonyby Janet Riley 2/19/2015 / Testimonies
Summary of my Christian walk and the impact of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit on my life.
Tulips & Rosesby louis gander 2/19/2015 / Christian Living
Right under our noses
are tulips and roses.
There's no place that I'd rather be.
And if you come hither
you'll find they won't wither
for God surely loves you and me.
Joy Comes In the Morning--Oh Yesby Sharon McDill 2/18/2015 / Devotionals
Life can be difficult when you feel attacked from all sides. At times you may even feel like a small child crying out to God, "When is the joy coming? When, Lord? How long until morning? How much further, Daddy? You promised!"
Snow Storms and Times of Troubleby Elsie Schuett Flynn 2/18/2015 / Devotionals
Adversity affects everyone. Sometimes we get a heads-up, like a weather forecast, and other times it comes like an earthquake with no warning.
Knock On Jesus' Door And You Will Never Go Empty Handedby Ngozi Nwoke 2/18/2015 / Christian Living
When last did you knock on Jesus Christ's door? The Lord is always receiving knocks on His door and He is expecting yours too. Nobody knocks on His door in faith and returns empty handed. Jesus is the God of all possibilities and your case cannot be the first impossible case. This article tells you more about this.
