Business and busyness abound today. With Christmas only five days away, UPS faces its twenty million deliveries, most malls have stretched open their hours, some from eight in the morning to eleven at night, and New York City scrambles through a mass transit strike. Temperatures in th ...

When natural disasters occur, do you blame God Many people do ! Whatever your religion (or lack thereof), it's very tempting to attribute all major disasters to an Almighty Being, casting its rage down upon mankind. To do so gives comfort, even in the face of death, carnage and despair ...

In this world of anti-Christmas sentiment and increasing oppression against Christians, it becomes more vital every day that the Church do all in her power to reach people with the message of love and hope that is in Jesus. That being true, there is a largely untapped potential for outre ...

Father Anthony de Mello (1931-1987) was an Indian Jesuit spiritual director and retreat leader who gave workshops, conferences, and seminars all over the world. He pioneered post-denominational Christianity and proclaimed a lyrical mysticism rooted in story and imagination. Best of all, ...

In modern day thinking we have made truth relative to our circumstances and desires. As Christmas approaches you may hear or get asked the question "What does Christmas mean to you" Would your answer be based on your circumstances and desires or the facts Your past experiences of the Ch ...

Reading Christian books, listing to Christian music, and partaking in other contemporary Christian entertainment can be a source of spiritual renewal and great joy. Christian entertainment can also present a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other Christians in an environment infu ...

Ordinary places are filled with Christmas magic today. The grocery store was buzzing with activity early this afternoon. A full parking lot previewed bustling aisles of shoppers intent on filling their carts, and wishing each other," Happy Holidays," as they maneuvered among the festiv ...

In this world of anti-Christmas sentiment and increasing oppression against Christians, it becomes more vital every day that the Church do all in her power to reach people with the message of love and hope that is in Jesus. That being true, there is a largely untapped potential for outre ...

Are you believing God for something and see no evidence of anything taking place It can be frustrating. Especially when you feel like you are in great need for God to act NOW! I used to wonder what God was doing when I needed Him most. I certainly didnt see Him doing what I thoug ...

Is it easier for a single person to find God Judging from your own situation, you can guess that a single person probably has more free time than a married person. Family responsibilitiesespecially caring for and supervising childrencan take up much of the day. And yet singles often f ...

When I was a new Christian, The Lord taught me many lessons about putting Him first. I was raising my daughter, and I was always so concerned about her well-being and education. It seemed that my life was revolving around her. One day, The Lord spoke to me that if I continued puttin ...

From a historical perspective, 'The DaVinci Code' is good fiction ... I do think the book has provided a very real cultural benefit, though. By weaving many tales of medieval Christian mysticism into its story line, the book has stimulated a multitude of readers to look beyond the venee ...

Following the release of the film: The Passion Of The Christ, we should take this opportunity to remember what it was that Jesus Christ may have died for. Perhaps we can re-think and re-learn the message He had been trying to tell us two thousand years ago. The Passion of The Christ ha ...

I recently attended a course at work called "Managing Change." My employer has recently merged with another company and therefore there is change on the horizon. For some of us our working patterns will change and for others they will be doing different jobs with new responsibilities. St ...

Has the United States lost its basic principle of morality Has the United States moved away from the guiding principles that this country was founded on A single line from the Declaration of Independence describes these basic principles, and it is the meaning of these words which provide ...

The two witnesses are mentioned in the Book of Revelation 11. Within Revelation 11 it reveals the two witnesses are referred to in the Book of the Prophet Zechariah, specifically Zechariah 4:1-5 and Zechariah 4:11-14: Zechariah 4:1-5 1 Then the angel who talked with me returned and ...

(Luke 13:1-5) What did Jesus say to do in a time of disaster There were two disasters that The Lord talked about. The first one was about those who lost their lives because of Pilate, and also those who lost their lives because the Tower of Siloam fell on them. Jesus used these two i ...

First let me explain what is meant by the end times. The 'end times' is a reference to the end of time remaining before the lord Jesus returns to remove the christians (his believers and followers) out of the world before the 7 year tribulation starts. Whenever normal every day life is ...

You cannot put a price tag on spirituality. Jesus, Buddha, and the others didnt charge people for their words of wisdom. Truly spiritual and enlightened folks give their gift away for free to those in need. Its not about the money; its about helping others. Its the greed and hypocris ...

He Dreamed! God knew that sin and evil would be destroyed one day, so He gave king Nebuchadnezzar a dream thousands of years ago in relation to world events and the apocalyptic. The image that the king saw in his dream was great in SPLENDOUR, and had an AWESOME shape. Its head was made ...