The Devil Made Me Do It
Is there really such a thing as “evil,” or do bad things just happen because of unwise, unfortunate, or thoughtless choices made by basically good people? Is there actually a real, thinking evil being working behind the scenes or is that concept simply a baseless legend, inherited residue from primitive ancestral roots? This article examines these and other questions against what is written in the Bible.
Growth Of Communalism In IndiaCommunalism is a modern phenomenon. It had its roots in the modern colonial socio-economic political structure. Communalism emerged as a result of the emergence of new, modern politics based on the people and on popular participation and mobilisation.
Igniting Your Impact and Becoming an Indispensable Part of Your CommunityWhy did you start your ministry or non-profit? More than likely, it was because you were passionate about a cause and/or group of people. You wanted to make a difference in their lives and help alleviate their suffering. What if you could serve your constituency and meet even more of their needs and reach deeper into your community without even being there? All while building a source of referrals for your organization so you can serve even more people. Intrigued? Read on.
The Mystery of the ChurchIn Ephesians Paul uses the word ‘mystery’ four times. He writes of ‘the mystery made known to me by revelation’, his ‘insight into the mystery of Christ’, and how God has appointed him to ‘make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery’. In verse six he states the mystery in plain terms; ‘This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus’.
Should Christians Prepare or Trust God?Predictions of financial doom and gloom headline many newspapers, magazines, and online articles across our globe. As Christians, should we be concerned about the future? After all, Jesus told us not to worry. Should Christians have complete blind faith that God will take care of us no matter what the future holds or should we take steps to prepare for the future?
The Life Span of TreesPractically all trees, just like us, will die. There is one, however, that will live forever.
When Government Replaces God In a Society, People Will Blame the Weather On the GovernmentIn the United States, when there is a terrible storm we tend to blame Mother Nature, and sometimes people blame God. Still, what happens when a society turns their back on their religious culture, following, and heritage? What happens when a society or civilization no longer believes in God either through censorship from the government, or years of indoctrination by a regime which rules with an iron fist?
Where Does Burnout And Bitterness Come From? Part 3Truly, for many enablers blindness is the main reason they cannot leave their bondage. They are blind to their true identity in Christ and blind to the path that leads to freedom.
Debunking Myths About End-Time Prophecy Presenters: Presentations – Part 1In my humble opinion, there are blatantly false writings, teachings, and the like circulating around out there, depicting those of us who write, teach, preach, and otherwise present on end time prophecy, (i.e. The Seven Year Tribulation, Second Coming Of Christ, etc.), as delusional, and just plain wrong in our analysis or theories on this critical subject matter. And these naysayers, do so, without much scripture or common sense resources to back up their assessment of our presentations on this hot button topic. In this article I feel COMPELLED to hopefully dispel some of these myths, misconceptions, or judgmental attitudes of naysayers that might be confusing or confounding to the general public. I will begin with my main objective, and that is to debunk the myth or doubts that there is no such thing as a seven, (7) year tribulation. I will do actual calculations down to the seven years of tribulation, (in two part), which I believe is nigh unto us.
Revelation – When God Fixes Spiritual BlindnessWhen truth is revealed about our naivete we are initially so embarrassed and shamed and that is painful. Revelation is a sticky matter that reveals our spiritual blindness, and, for a short time, we deride ourselves as to think, “How foolish have I been?” But revelation was never designed to make us self-conscious for any length of time. Revelation will surely embarrass the ardent follower of Christ when their folly is revealed. This leads to a quick portion of zealous repentance. Then the matter is forgotten.
Advocacy – The Purpose Beyond PainAdvocacy is the role of the Holy Spirit, which represents us and came after Jesus’ suffering. It is also our role to be as advocates for those that suffer after us in the ways we suffered. Rather than avengers, the world needs more advocates.
The Worlds Greatest Self Help BookWhen people are faced with problems in their lives many try to find assistance in self-help books. Interestingly, many of them overlook the world’s greatest self-help book. This article will examine answers to 5 specific problems found in this book.