Religion
What Is The Spiritual Path? by Saleem Rana
For many years of my life, I thought the spiritual path had something to do with following one of the major world religions or pursuing an Eastern practice. I even thought it had something to do with morality and ethics.
Today my comprehension of the spiritual path has changed completely. Instead of the complexity of any of the disciplines to becoming a good person, I ... continue
THE DEVIL CAME BY MY HOUSE by Irvin L. Rozier
Job 1 verses 7-10
7: And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
8: And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
9: Then Satan ... continue
The Man Who Stood Against Rome by Paul Griffitts
`It vexes me that we must read and learn such shameless, gross, crazy lies in the canon law, and must even hold them for Christian doctrine, when they are devilish lies.`
This quote by Martin Luther was made in a proposition to the rulers of Germany in An Open Letter to The Christian Nobility of the German Nation Concerning the Reform of the Christian Estate, 1520.
Yes that i ... continue
False Prophets by Joyce C. Lock
Being warned of false prophets, little is taught about what a false prophet is. The Bible does not support prophets competing to unveil scripture in hopes of reward. The last time I checked, prophets heard directly from God; whether by dreams, visions, or God`s voice; leaving no guess work in their message.
A professed prophet said, `I believe the white horse could be a fl ... continue
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due by Joyce C. Lock
Have you ever attended a church service and thought, `Yuck! This church is dead,` then attended elsewhere and thought, `Wow! God is there,` as you felt personally touched by His presence?
You may have noticed one bragging about how their wonderful schemes got them through difficult situations, and thought them a jerk. Though, you might have been reminded of God`s love when ... continue
Name it, Claim it by Joyce C. Lock
You`ve heard the expression `Name it, Claim it`. Though we`d first need to know the intent of one`s heart, the phrase implies to the Christian version of a spoiled brat ... `I`m your child. You owe me!`
It has been said that God is honor bound to do as He said He would do. That statement is more correct. But, first, what did He say?
God will love us in at least as many ways ... continue
The Preacher`s Answer by Joyce C. Lock
What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?
~ The Preacher`s Answer ~
(suggested midi - Sanctuary)
I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards: I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits: I made me pools of water, to water t ... continue
Meet His Sacrifice by Joyce C. Lock
Would Jesus go to through all the suffering of the cross
If God`s promises were a lie?
Do we truly believe
The entire Bible is the infallible word of God
When we discount its application
To the modern day church?
When Jesus said we could do the works He`d done
And even more,
Did He really mean just some of them?
When authority gets heart service,
Bu ... continue
All the Same by Joyce C. Lock
When a friend shared how her counselor had said that God?s chosen people were His favorite, that there are some He loves more, you can bet I came up for air.
I can only imagine how horrible that would be if I even thought that God couldn?t love me as much as He does others. Were that true, we could never find our rightful place with Him.
I see the same mentality in others. ... continue
Knowing Them By Their Fruit ... by Joyce C. Lock
A prophet is to be proclaiming things heard from God. Whenever God speaks, scripture supports it ... though probably not where someone points, `Thus saith the Lord,` stealing God`s words (running when He didn`t send them).
Prophets guide people through their wilderness. You will know them by their fruit, as God reserves spiritual gifts for those who have the heart for it.< ... continue
Truth by Joyce C. Lock
(suggested midi - Do You Know Where You`re Going?)
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and h ... continue
Let My People Go by Joyce C. Lock
If you have ever been judged by someone who looked at outward appearances, without first having made effort to see your heart, you are not alone.
The scribes and Pharisees sat in Moses` seat, while he took the wrap (Mt. 32:2). There was no Christ in their message, for if righteousness could be obtained by following the law, then Christ died in vain (Ga. 2:21).
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Let There Be Peace by Joyce C. Lock
If we believe we are in the last days, we need to quit calling God`s messengers `false prophets` (Je.25:4). Hell, fire, and brimstone preaching is not a prophet`s passion, but the result of other`s unbelief. Prophets feel whatever God feels and are honor bound to warn unbelieving people they also love.
For fear of an antichrist or Jonestown type experience, leaders hush prophets by ... continue
Legalism by Joyce C. Lock
Within Christian circles is known the term `legalism`. We know it when we see it, couldn`t possibly be guilty of it, but know someone who is. When pressed to define it, the bottom line answer is, `Not what we`re doing.` I am not a particularly pious person and I certainly don?t go for the religious ceremony of things like Inaugurations and Graduations. It has always been my belief that we should do our alms in a closet. Whatever you give, keep that info to yourself, is pretty much my policy. In the past few years Christians have taken a lot of heat from liberals and moderates as a result of the Bush admin ... continue
If we truly believe knowledge will pass away, why; spend lives competing to know about God, think our training is omnipotent truth, and war over doctrinal differences (causing separation of company from those not like us)? Brother against brother is a testimony lost people notice. Some study to know all about Satan, out of fear. ?A Little Bit of Something is Better Than All of Nothing? is a phrase I remember since early childhood. In theory, it sounds logical. I`d rather have a little piece of candy than none at all. Wouldn`t we all (unless you`re diabetic, allergic or something)? At this writing, my hair is close to a hand`s breath above my waist. It has been some variation of long mostly since being a teen, out of preference. The Bible says the just shall live by faith, and without faith,
What makes this word so unthinkable? We can confess to lies, cheating, stealing, adultery, gossiping, and more. But, no way could `we` ever fall prey to legalism.
How the Christian Right is Blowing It. by Paul Griffitts
Listen for Their Voices by Joyce C. Lock
When standing before God, He won`t be asking what we believe, how much we know, or even where we studi ... continue
Learning Knowledge by Joyce C. Lock
Other`s fear of not standing before God `perfect`, or
confidence in their own capabilities brought them to study
to know facts about God instead of `knowing God`.
There is a way that seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof is destruction. Studying with man`s wisdom, not the wisdom that comes from God only (lean not to ... continue
A Little Bit of Something by Joyce C. Lock
But, in reality, that phrase has very little truth. Though we still believe in its merit, it really means to settle fo ... continue
Hair of Women by Joyce C. Lock
Though, after having read an old book on the thoughts and beliefs that originated around a woman`s hair, with much name calling toward the female gender, I did thorough research of scripture in reference to hair.
Having discov ... continue
Fight the Good Fight by Daniel N. Brown
we cannot please God. (Romans 1:17; Hebrews 11:6)
Operating in faith is taking God at His Word by believing what He
says is true. We can know that we believe what He says is true if
we are acting like it is, for faith without works is dead. (James
2:20)
Sometimes we can become so weary in waiting ... continue
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