694 articles related to "religion"

God Loves Emotional Wrecks

I'm feeling a little emotional today. (Ok, fine, I'm perched up in the top of an emotional tree and every time I look down I lose it a little.) My best friend, who has been with me all week, took a train home this afternoon, and I really di...

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One Bar Mitzvah, Hold the Camels

We've all attended, or chuckled at the mention of, bar and bat mitzvahs that the hosts considered ultimate achievements in event design. Hollywood dramas where the bat mitzvah was dressed as Cleopatra and carried to the banquet on a litter borne...

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A Little Bit Discussion On Prophecy

The prophetic gift existed long before the prophetic office was instituted. Thus Enoch had the former (Jude 14); so Abraham is called a prophet (Ge 20:7) as are also the patriarchs (Ps 105:15). The office was first instituted under the Mosaic economy...

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Why Do We Pray?

One of the most confusing aspects of Christianity to believers and non-believers alike is the issue of prayer. It can seem like an almost mundane ritual. After all, when you pray you are just telling things to an omniscient being who knows what you w...

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Written Communications from Heaven

Ever wondered what the view was like from Heaven? Want to know what the other side thinks of the state of our world today? Now we have some insight thanks to Ruth Montgomery, the award-winning late journalist and best-selling writer. Along with many ...

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I Can Do All Things

In Philippians 4, the Apostle Paul spoke about his contentment in all circumstances, whether he found himself lacking or with plenty. He summed up the reason for this contentment in verse 13: Philippians 4:13 (NASB) I can do all things through Him ...

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Pray For Lyrics: The Power of Lyrics in Praying for Another or for a Definite Purpose

Have you ever had a time when you wanted to pray for another person, either who is sick or in need, or for something in particular, but somehow the words didn't quite seem to be coming together, either due to emotional or other reasons?. Yes, I...

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Speaking Nonsense In Worship

Paul called speaking in tongues a sign. A sign always signifies something. In this case, speaking without understanding or communication (speaking in tongues, speaking in a way that people don't know what you are talking about) signifies that th...

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What Is The Purpose For Your Life?

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV). Question: What is my purpose? Answer: God has a purpose for your life (Jeremiah 29:11) ...

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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton And Mysticism?

We haven't spoken in this account of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton about any visions, locutions or mysticism. Quite honestly, that's because we haven't come across anything of that nature. And Mother Seton had always been a very down-to-eart...

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