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Greek Mythology and Christanity - Strange Bedfellows by Arthur Trafford |
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You do realize that the Christian Messiah could have come
into the world full grown, just like Adam and Eve? Read this
article to find out why. |
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Distributed: 2011-09-16 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 3628 |
Page Views: 5254 |
Votes: 4 |
Rating: 0.25 |
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The Church and the Boy Scouts - How Leaders Can Encourage Leadership by Matthew Osborne |
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Was Jesus a Boy Scout? Did he choose to develop character
and maturity in a similar way to this model? |
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Distributed: 2009-10-15 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 467 |
Page Views: 3665 |
Votes: 4 |
Rating: 2.75 |
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The Holy Spirit Guide by David Raets |
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It is hard to argue the fact that no matter what the point of
debate, whenever any subject regarding religion is approached
there is a real tendency for argument. Bear with me because there
is a very real correlation to the subject of this text with the
way we raise to the defense of our beliefs. These arguments are
not simply against non-believers, or those who do not share our
particular faith... these arguments can spring up between the
closest of those sharing the same faith. Any point of faith is an
extremely personal emotional trigger that has as much of a
defense in our core as the need to protect our family and home. |
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Distributed: 2009-07-07 15:36:00 |
Word Count: 946 |
Page Views: 3792 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.20 |
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Just Think by Joyce C. Lock |
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Biblical lessons from Joyce C. Lock. What if people were to sell
Jesus the way we sell goods and services, with the same gusto,
determination and dedication to our cause? |
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Distributed: 2009-04-30 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 702 |
Page Views: 4014 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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Let There Be Peace by Joyce C. Lock |
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Biblical lessons from Joyce C. Lock. Finding peace in the common
age sometimes seems impossible. But with the right guidance, all
things are possible. |
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Distributed: 2009-04-29 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 538 |
Page Views: 4001 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.14 |
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Our Gift by Joyce C. Lock |
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If you knew you were going to stand before God, today (not in
judgment, but meeting your very best friend) ... is there a gift
you would like to present Him with? Do you plan to meet Him empty
handed? Maybe you have a gift for God already. Perhaps, you never
thought about it and would like to. |
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Distributed: 2009-04-28 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 333 |
Page Views: 4194 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.00 |
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The Lord is My Strength and Song by Joyce C. Lock |
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Biblical passages by Joyce C. Lock. The Lord is my strength and
song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will
prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt
him. |
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Distributed: 2009-04-23 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 2321 |
Page Views: 4539 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.63 |
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In Remembrance of Me by Joyce C. Lock |
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Biblical passages from Joyce C. Lock. The temptation of Jesus. |
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Distributed: 2009-04-22 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 1799 |
Page Views: 3865 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.50 |
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Seek Me First by Joyce C. Lock |
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Biblical passages from Joyce C. Lock. |
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Distributed: 2009-04-21 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 1968 |
Page Views: 4571 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.11 |
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Rapidly Accelerate Your Spiritual Growth Through Writing Stories by Chris Cade |
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For centuries, spiritual sages have told short stories to
enlighten and inspire others. Counting the stories and parables
that Jesus and the Buddhas have told might take a lifetime, and
it would probably take several lifetimes to fully integrate the
wisdom from those stories into ourselves. |
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Distributed: 2008-10-28 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 825 |
Page Views: 4337 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 1.85 |
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Good Clean Fun in the Modern Age by Norm Schoenhoff |
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In today's media-driven society that often promotes unhealthy
activities for kids and teenagers, encouraging some good clean
fun is becoming a top priority for many parents. Encouraging
kids and teenagers to participate in church youth groups,
family-friendly activities, and rewarding them with fun and
challenging activities are just a few ways to build a strong
character, and develop a strong sense of self. |
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Distributed: 2008-03-26 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 692 |
Page Views: 4910 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.71 |
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When Two Become One - The Gift of Sacred Marriage by Mashubi Rochell |
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In previous eras, the nature of sacred marriage was connected
with duty, or related to practical necessities. Nowadays, as
human relationships transform and become more conscious, the
nature of sacred marriage enters a whole new domain of
possibility, that is related to two souls who become One in God,
without releasing their individuality or unique identities. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-31 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 780 |
Page Views: 4274 |
Votes: 5 |
Rating: 0.60 |
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When Faith Is Tested by Mashubi Rochell |
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This is a time of monumental transition for our world, and each
of our lives is being affected by the larger planetary
transformations that are happening. Many of us who are on a
spiritual path and living a spiritual life feel dismayed by the
great intensity that is manifesting in our lives, our
relationships, and even our physical bodies. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-26 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 809 |
Page Views: 4228 |
Votes: 4 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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The Healing Presence of God's Love by Mashubi Rochell |
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God's love as a healing presence in the world is growing
stronger daily. Many people are not yet able to perceive this
growing presence of light, because there also exists at this time
a thick cloud of negative energy that is surrounding the Earth.
This acts to obscure both the perception and the consciousness of
people, and to create feelings of isolation and despair. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-19 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 729 |
Page Views: 4753 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.25 |
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Understanding Intense Emotions -- How to Manage Today's Heightened Levels of Stress by Mashubi Rochell |
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Today's world is changing at the most accelerated rates ever,
and our bodies, minds, emotions and spirits are all being
affected by these larger changes. Have you noticed recently that
you're experiencing more intense emotions? |
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Distributed: 2007-12-17 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 738 |
Page Views: 3859 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 1.73 |
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Personal Decisions Of The Heart: The Inner Enemy! by Bronwyn NobleStar |
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Why not start your day by taking a moment to check your
e-motional barometer. Are you feeling Love or Hate? By answering
this question daily, you can improve the quality of your life! |
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Distributed: 2007-12-13 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 913 |
Page Views: 4540 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.78 |
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Your Divine Soul Purpose -- Manifesting Your True Life's Mission by Mashubi Rochell |
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When we begin to awaken spiritually, we ask 'why am I here?',
and 'for what purpose did God create me?' For some, an inner
understanding of divine soul purpose emerges relatively early in
the spiritual journey. For others, knowledge of soul purpose
eludes our human embodied self for quite a long time,
necessitating a period of 'walking in the desert' with little
apparent support. God created you so carefully, and uniquely
for the sacred purpose you embody. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-12 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 814 |
Page Views: 4641 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.18 |
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The Blessing of the Present Moment by Mashubi Rochell |
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At each moment in our daily lives, we have an unprecedented
opportunity. Generations before us did not have this blessing of
spiritual awareness that is available today. Humanity as a whole
is awakening, and we are actively participating in this process
even if we are not consciously aware of it. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-05 11:01:00 |
Word Count: 600 |
Page Views: 4041 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.44 |
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Finding Daily Inspiration in Difficult Times by Mashubi Rochell |
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Daily inspiration helps us to stay focused on God's love, no
matter what else is going on in our daily lives. In today's
world there is such a high level of challenge and rapid change
happening for most of us, that it has become even more important
to find a way to stay connected with our hearts, and with our
inner connection with spirit. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-05 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 709 |
Page Views: 3939 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.22 |
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World Change - Is There Hope for Humanity's Future? by Mashubi Rochell |
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Have you noticed a lot of changes happening around you, some of
them which seem to be not very good ones? With the major changes
in weather patterns and the accelerated pace of world events,
most people nowadays are aware that something is going on! The
topic of world change is on the minds and in the hearts of many
people who are witnessing what is happening and not sure how to
respond in a positive way. |
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Distributed: 2007-11-27 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 427 |
Page Views: 4967 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.64 |
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Daily Meditation - Spiritual Support for Today's World by Mashubi Rochell |
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In today's world, our understanding of spiritual life is
changing. More and more we are understanding that all of life is
sacred, and at the same time, there seems to be less and less
time available for us to slow down and connect with our innermost
spiritual center. |
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Distributed: 2007-11-23 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 558 |
Page Views: 4594 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.29 |
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The Challenge of Manifesting at this Time by Mashubi Rochell |
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One of the most challenging aspects of spiritual life comes when
it comes time to live the spiritual realizations that we've had,
in our day to day realities. As we are confronted with the daily
tasks, choices, opportunities and challenges of life, many
obstacles can appear, seemingly out of nowhere. These obstacles
can create discouragement or even despair, especially in those
who are new to the spiritual path. |
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Distributed: 2007-11-19 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 891 |
Page Views: 3211 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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The Abbreviated Christmas - XMAS - by Joyce C. Lock |
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If you are like me you may not care to consider Wikipedia's
explanation. But, if spelling 'Christmas' as 'xmas' is your
preference, you might appreciate knowing how the 'X' in
'xmas' began. |
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Distributed: 2007-11-13 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 169 |
Page Views: 4776 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.17 |
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How Can Bible Study Help Kids Grow Up? by Adam Barnett |
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Bible study is probably the number one way to keep your kids on
the right path, and keep them out of trouble. We can't watch our
kids all day and night, and we can't keep bad influences from
coming to them. But what we CAN do is make sure they know wrong
from right. This will help them when they face problems and major
decisions on their own. |
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Distributed: 2007-10-23 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 463 |
Page Views: 5265 |
Votes: 13 |
Rating: 3.15 |
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We Should Not Call Ourselves Atheists by Duncan Crary |
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After the success of his best selling book 'The End of Faith,'
author Sam Harris is now calling for the end of atheism. |
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Distributed: 2007-10-18 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 1023 |
Page Views: 3782 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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Legalism by Joyce C. Lock |
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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.' |
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Distributed: 2007-09-07 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 252 |
Page Views: 4514 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 0.71 |
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A Way to Escape by Joyce C. Lock |
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Have you ever found yourself in a position where, if you just
keep your mouth shut, you will receive the credit? Perhaps you
observe the keys in another's car. Maybe you're in a different
town where no one would notice you visiting the local bar. Or,
you're on vacation, at the beach, where church members will
never see how you dress. |
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Distributed: 2007-09-06 11:02:00 |
Word Count: 322 |
Page Views: 4062 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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One Day at A Time by Joyce C. Lock |
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If just for today, Lord, I'll keep my eyes and heart in tune to
Your ever-loving presence. I'll walk with You, talk with you,
and glean upon Your every word; be ready to go, ready to stay,
and bask in the fullness of Your day. |
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Distributed: 2007-09-06 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 140 |
Page Views: 4153 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.57 |
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Wash Your Mouth Out! by Joyce C. Lock |
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Whoever decided which were bad words, I do not know. However, as
we well remember, when cursing came out of our mouth, as
children, the new soap bar came out of the cabinet, too (only
with a little help from our parents). |
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Distributed: 2007-09-05 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 517 |
Page Views: 4341 |
Votes: 4 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Wise Men by Joyce C. Lock |
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A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of
understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a
proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their
dark sayings. |
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Distributed: 2007-09-04 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 2370 |
Page Views: 4821 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.50 |
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Know What You Believe by Joyce C. Lock |
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When one has been physically attacked a number of times, you
BELIEVE the attacker when they say they will do it again. |
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Distributed: 2007-08-17 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 716 |
Page Views: 4315 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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The Celtic Cross by Marc Choyt |
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The cross has broad significance as a marker of not only
religion, but also of cultural identity. This article discusses
the ancient symbolism and history of the Celtic cross, which
incorporates Pagan views, in contrast to the Latin cross, which
represent the life of Christ. With the inclusion of the simple
circle, the Celtic cross embodies symbolically the unification of
opposites and balance. |
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Distributed: 2007-08-17 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 744 |
Page Views: 5687 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Zero Tolerance - Learning From Momma - Momma's Rules - Our Daily Chores by Joyce C. Lock |
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When one has a larger family structure and self-discipline become
almost mandatory for all parties therein. |
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Distributed: 2007-08-15 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 977 |
Page Views: 4124 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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A Man of His Word by Joyce C. Lock |
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Suppose we make a promise that seems fully reasonable. Though
later, circumstances arise in which we have to neglect someone in
need in order to fulfill that promise. |
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Distributed: 2007-08-14 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 356 |
Page Views: 4481 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.13 |
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Walk With Me by Joyce C. Lock |
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I am here, in this very room. When you sense my presence, and
even when you don't, I am here. |
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Distributed: 2007-08-13 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 491 |
Page Views: 4485 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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Seeing God Through The Eyes Of A Child by Siobhan Gamble |
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When you look into the eyes of a child, it doesn't take a
special kind of person to see their innocence, imagination and
wonder. Every child, no matter what part of the world they come
from or what language they speak, pretends, believes, and has
irrational fears. |
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Distributed: 2007-07-16 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 1056 |
Page Views: 10130 |
Votes: 26 |
Rating: 1.77 |
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Stolen Treasures by Joyce C. Lock |
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The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth
the will of God abideth for ever. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-18 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 354 |
Page Views: 3756 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.71 |
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Inner Healing by Joyce C. Lock |
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All people have experienced childhood hurts, albeit some more
than others. None-the-less, we have all had them. Whether it is
a lack of children's developmental skills, a lack of adults
recognizing the need to help them, or both - childhood hurts do
not go away on their own. We can stifle those wounds at times,
accuse and try to convince the perpetrator of their error,
exhaust ourselves emotionally, cry a spell and think it's better
now, etc. But, it isn't. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-17 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 1421 |
Page Views: 4246 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 0.88 |
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Given Much by Joyce C. Lock |
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Paying very special attention to Jesus' words, you may notice He
didn't say God would beat you. Could it be that you would've
done it to yourself? |
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Distributed: 2007-04-16 14:46:00 |
Word Count: 286 |
Page Views: 4109 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.24 |
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Free Bible WORDsearch Program by Joyce C. Lock |
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This is basic instruction for how to begin using the WORDsearch
program. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-12 14:48:00 |
Word Count: 288 |
Page Views: 4388 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.44 |
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Visiting Grandma by Joyce C. Lock |
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If the creek was up, we had to park the car next to the gravel
country road, then take our shoes off and walk the long stretch
to the barn (wading through the water, as water covered the road
up past the barn). The water was knee high ... if you were the
oldest kid. So, the two youngest got carried. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-11 15:23:00 |
Word Count: 339 |
Page Views: 4010 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.29 |
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Are You Tired, Yet? by Joyce C. Lock |
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Are you tired of having more days at the end of the month than
money? Perhaps you've missed family time, due to overtime, just
to make ends meet. Maybe, your credit card bills are rising,
too. Only, Murphy's Law goes into effect about the time you'd
intended to keep your word and pay on your debt. Suppose you
borrowed from Peter to pay Paul, then failed at keeping your word
to Peter, too. Exhausting creative ideas to your financial
dilemma, the end of your rope could be near. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-11 15:14:00 |
Word Count: 446 |
Page Views: 4035 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.56 |
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Name It, Claim It by Joyce C. Lock |
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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!' |
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Distributed: 2007-04-09 15:36:00 |
Word Count: 270 |
Page Views: 4206 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.40 |
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The Church Choir by Joyce C. Lock |
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Church Choir: A church within a church, made up of many of the
church's finest leaders ... the most likely place where a
majority will bond together in friendship and unity, as they bond
with the Lord. In strengthening its members, the entire church
is strengthened. And, as they become one in heart, soul, and
purpose ... God has promised His Spirit indwelling. The entire
direction of a church can be changed through its choir. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-07 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 786 |
Page Views: 6021 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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God First by Joyce C. Lock |
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Most believe that's how it should be, whether they practice it
or not. Few have problems recognizing when 'Me, Me, Me' gets
in the way, whether they care to admit it or not. But, putting
others second can get very confusing in relationship to God being
first. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-06 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 281 |
Page Views: 4467 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.43 |
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Leaving Your Financial Wilderness by Joyce C. Lock |
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One's instinct to survive goes against giving all, as if we'd
lose all that's left. And, whatever we think we possess is just
a figment of our imagination. Yet, we cling to it for dear life. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-05 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 4080 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 3.00 |
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Understanding Catholicism After My Protestant Upbringing by Lindsie Andrews |
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The Catholic Church and its thousand-year history conjure strong
feelings in many and add to the luster of the most stable
organizational body in the history of mankind. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-04 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 1172 |
Page Views: 7097 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 3.19 |
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Whiskers by Joyce C. Lock |
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When growing up, I recall discussions about how it is impossible
for animals to go to heaven; being that they don't have a
spirit. How could they have one, being that they do not talk and,
thus, can not understand or communicate with God? Or, at least,
that was the winning argument. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-04 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 731 |
Page Views: 3890 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.44 |
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Counting the Ways by Joyce C. Lock |
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How do we love Thee, Oh, Lord? Let us count the ways... |
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Distributed: 2007-04-03 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 171 |
Page Views: 3839 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.50 |
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Loss to Suicide by Joyce C. Lock |
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Many attempt suicide, several times, without success. Most attempt such as a means of escaping. They really don't want to die. They only want the pain to go away. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-02 12:01:00 |
Word Count: 122 |
Page Views: 3949 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.38 |
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Grace for Grace by Joyce C. Lock |
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Grace: God's unmerited favor, unconditional love, when we get
what we don't deserve, when we get something far greater than
anything we deserved, when we hit the end of the road and find a
second chance, salvation, forgiveness. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-31 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 150 |
Page Views: 5986 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.08 |
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Can You Walk the Walk? by Joyce C. Lock |
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We've all heard phrases that challenged us to greatness. But
instead of being challenged, what a difference it could make if
we challenged ourselves ... |
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Distributed: 2007-03-30 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 146 |
Page Views: 3782 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.67 |
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You May Never Know What You're Missing by Joyce C. Lock |
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Surely, most everyone who has ever attended church has heard a
preacher say, 'Faith without works is dead,' only to hear
echoes in the background chanting, 'Uh-huh.' |
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Distributed: 2007-03-29 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 184 |
Page Views: 4041 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 1.88 |
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Who are You? by Joyce C. Lock |
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When standing before our Maker, it'll be just us and Him. So,
just incase God asks, 'Who are you?' You might want to have
prepared your heart to answer. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-27 12:48:00 |
Word Count: 230 |
Page Views: 3577 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 0.50 |
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God is Not Mocked by Joyce C. Lock |
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How many times have we had the urge to Lord it over someone
fallen; to look at them in disgust, to shun their very presence,
to talk behind their back, to refuse their service, to forget all
the good they've done, to spit in their face and kick them when
their down? |
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Distributed: 2007-03-27 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 395 |
Page Views: 4816 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.69 |
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Humbleness: Should It Be Humiliating? by Siobhan Gamble |
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In this day and time, it almost seems as if kindness, politeness,
consideration, and most of the lessons we were taught as children
were tossed out of the window one day and replaced with a new set
of rules. Could it simply be that children these days are born
with a defect, lacking self-control? Or are they just not being
taught the way they should be taught; parents blaming modern day
hardships and circumstances? It is true that the children being
raised today will determine the shape of our future, but in the
meantime, whose example are they following? |
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Distributed: 2007-03-27 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 731 |
Page Views: 4440 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.89 |
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Spirituality by Siobhan Gamble |
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Spirituality has always been a very sensitive topic. To many, it
is a never ending discussion which can lead to arguments and
debates that can jump from topic to topic. For others, it is a
topic that should be left well enough, alone. I personally find
the topic to not only be interesting, but also very important. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-26 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 760 |
Page Views: 4076 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 2.89 |
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Battles Of The Mind - Some thoughts on high blood pressure: cause and cure by Joyce C. Lock |
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If God is truly God and in control of all things, then the
battles we face, whatever they be, are really only in the mind. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-22 11:48:00 |
Word Count: 423 |
Page Views: 3802 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.00 |
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Giving God Our Heart by Joyce C. Lock |
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As humans, we want to be and hope to be good enough, while
falling flat on our face again and again ... and, sometimes, even
give up at the seemingly impossible. And if someone else
doesn't kick us in the pants for failing, we most assuredly do
it to ourselves. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-21 11:48:00 |
Word Count: 751 |
Page Views: 3828 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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If I Were Called by Joyce C. Lock |
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We, often, hold high expectations for our spiritual leaders (as
does God) to teach, minister, give guidance and direction, to be
the example, live what they preach, and to be available, willing,
and able to meet our need. We truly are blessed when we have
such a person in our life. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-20 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 236 |
Page Views: 4832 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.13 |
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Queen Shopper for a Day by Joyce C. Lock |
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Though there was a bit of snow still left on the ground, it was a
bright sunny day. Looking outside the window, the sun's glow
compelled me to draw closer to the window, to bask in its warmth.
Oh, that was so neat! It felt like Spring had arrived! |
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Distributed: 2007-03-20 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 1299 |
Page Views: 4801 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.11 |
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Financial Freedom by Joyce C. Lock |
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Having been raised/programmed with all the principals of a
virtuous woman, Granny also lived in our home (a survivor of the
Great Depression). Additionally, with four siblings, eight to
nine people lived in our house at any given time. Parents being
in mission work, we were also the 'home away from home' for
uncounted numbers of leaders and missionaries. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-19 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 2404 |
Page Views: 4689 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Fruit Inspection by Joyce C. Lock |
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If we believe we are called to be Fruit Inspectors, then might we
also have been watching for imperfection in Jesus, in His day,
too? |
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Distributed: 2007-03-17 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 268 |
Page Views: 4858 |
Votes: 15 |
Rating: 2.87 |
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Greater Than Any Storm by Joyce C. Lock |
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If you have ever known someone that would ask forgiveness
(sometimes, even before the church), then turn around and do the
same thing again, you are not alone. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-16 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 894 |
Page Views: 3458 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.67 |
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Happiness by Joyce C. Lock |
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We convince ourselves that life will be better when we have a
baby or another one. When we finally get what we thought we
wanted, we find ourselves exhausted. Then, we conclude we will
be more content when the children are older. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-15 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 309 |
Page Views: 4595 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.13 |
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Is it Love? W. W. J. D. ? by Joyce C. Lock |
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Do you think about your neighbor? |
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Distributed: 2007-03-14 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 366 |
Page Views: 3863 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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What's the Point? Our Rebellious Teens by Joyce C. Lock |
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It makes no difference if you are the perfect parent. Adults get
no recognition for whatever part they did right. In fact, because
the teen feels controlled, they do not see that anyone else did
anything right. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-13 15:00:00 |
Word Count: 383 |
Page Views: 4781 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.44 |
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America by Joyce C. Lock |
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Whilst we abhor war and the American flag is only a symbol of who
we are, our flag has become so very precious to us as it
represents all that is dearest to our heart. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-12 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 255 |
Page Views: 3775 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Christmas Best by Joyce C. Lock |
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Every Christmas marks the anniversary of a very wonderful
Christmas. Though doctors did everything medically possible to
stop the premature delivery, our youngest grandson was born. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-08 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 386 |
Page Views: 4077 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Come Home by Joyce C. Lock |
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Imagining a proud father holding a newborn in the palm of his
hand, I envision love beaming from God's eyes as He says, Awe,
Perfect! How beautiful! You were exactly the creation intended. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-07 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 448 |
Page Views: 3625 |
Votes: 5 |
Rating: 1.60 |
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Mercy, Not Sacrifice by Joyce C. Lock |
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We have heard it said, 'I don't smoke, curse, or chew; or run
around with women who do.' Will somebody please give them a
cookie ... to shut them up? Isn't that a bit like gloating,
'I'm saved and you're not'? I mean, really. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-06 12:36:00 |
Word Count: 1020 |
Page Views: 5204 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.44 |
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Ties that Bind by Joyce C. Lock |
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When growing up, if there was a sibling dispute, mom had the
perfect solution. She would refuse to choose. Instead, mom
would bang our heads together. She'd say that it takes two to
fight ~ so we both got it. Now, that really hurt! But, it
worked, every time. We'd hush, immediately. Though we didn't
like it, we didn't dare say another word. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-06 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 483 |
Page Views: 4184 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 3.00 |
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Make no Mistake by Joyce C. Lock |
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However you came to be, in this world, you are not a mistake. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-05 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 211 |
Page Views: 3845 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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People Do the Oddest Things by Joyce C. Lock |
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We send our best wishes for holidays, birthdays, get well,
weddings, and such. Yet, why are we wishing for anything when we
could really bless them in prayer? |
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Distributed: 2007-03-02 14:01:00 |
Word Count: 309 |
Page Views: 4130 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.14 |
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Love Never Fails by Joyce C. Lock |
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How many times do you suppose we've hurt people and not realized
it; to have reacted without thought; to have deemed another not
ready, worthy, capable, or spiritual enough. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-02 13:48:00 |
Word Count: 220 |
Page Views: 4154 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.25 |
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What a Gift! by Joyce C. Lock |
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God dwells in our heart. Thus, our calling involves following
the passions God has placed there; not making everyone else
happy, not meeting other's demands, not fulfilling every request
in the universe. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-28 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 599 |
Page Views: 3661 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.44 |
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All the Same by Joyce C. Lock |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-27 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 229 |
Page Views: 3440 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.21 |
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You Can Only Save Yourself by Joyce C. Lock |
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If I let my mate have their way, they may treat me better. If I
pray long and hard enough, maybe they will go to church. If I
share everything I am learning, perhaps some of it will rub off.
If I am completely obedient and submissive, they will get saved. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-27 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 348 |
Page Views: 3801 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 2.43 |
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Your Invitation by Joyce C. Lock |
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Traditional methods of study are not the same as those given in
scripture. So, it is no wonder there are so many contradicting
doctrines. And if you're not free, it isn't yet the truth. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-26 13:12:00 |
Word Count: 413 |
Page Views: 4655 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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How Can God Have a Baby? by Joyce C. Lock |
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When people have studied the Bible and then challenge our faith,
we need to see if our faith actually lines up with the Bible. And
once we examine God's usage of the term 'begotten', we see
promotions; not a baby. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-16 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 671 |
Page Views: 4478 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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Better Than a Miracle by Joyce C. Lock |
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For those whose lungs have always been healthy, breathing is
something we are most likely to take for granted. Yet, observe a
preemie whose every next breath is another miracle - or witness
someone's exhaustion, when in need of a lung transplant, who
truly knows why they call it 'laboring to breath'. Then, we
just might get a glimpse into the fact that, if we can breath at
all, we are a miracle, too. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-15 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 1310 |
Page Views: 3704 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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Bless the Children by Joyce C. Lock |
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Previous generations where raised under the premise that children
are to be seen and not heard. If they altered in teaching, the
next generation was heard. But, their words weren't taken
seriously; as adults always think they know more than children
do. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-14 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 732 |
Page Views: 4416 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.25 |
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A Choice to Believe God by Joyce C. Lock |
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It was beyond thrilling once I realized the Bible was a How-to
Book; a list of Master's tools for overcoming whatever we face
in the world. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-13 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 653 |
Page Views: 4155 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.56 |
| 84. |
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A Motivating Factor by Joyce C. Lock |
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Growing up in an environment where non-church attendance isn't
an option, much of one's beliefs may be based upon other's
faith. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-12 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 246 |
Page Views: 4789 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.86 |
| 85. |
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Counting Them Happy by Joyce C. Lock |
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It is, often, thought we're to patiently endure whatever
horrible things that come our way; to be victims of our
circumstance. The only blessings we expect to see are in the
life to come. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-10 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 251 |
Page Views: 3546 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.13 |
| 86. |
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Are We Happy, Really? by Joyce C. Lock |
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Are we getting just old enough, and on so many medications, That
we don't realize how down right irritable we can be? Or, have we
not realized how unhappy we really are? |
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Distributed: 2007-02-09 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 423 |
Page Views: 4242 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.71 |
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Come as You Are by Joyce C. Lock |
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Have you ever dreamed of being such a wonderful person and
devoted servant of Christ that ... |
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Distributed: 2007-02-08 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 261 |
Page Views: 4541 |
Votes: 6 |
Rating: 1.83 |
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Giving Credit Where Credit is Due by Joyce C. Lock |
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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? |
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Distributed: 2007-02-07 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 216 |
Page Views: 5197 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 1.29 |
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Checking Our Foundation by Joyce C. Lock |
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When we seek to know about God instead of knowing Him, our
knowledge will never be complete. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-06 12:24:00 |
Word Count: 1502 |
Page Views: 4427 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.78 |
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Color Me Love by Joyce C. Lock |
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For those who walk in the flesh, the law is given. Some only see
in black and white. And, yet, there is a more excellent way. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-06 11:12:00 |
Word Count: 381 |
Page Views: 3702 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 1.55 |
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Listen for Their Voices by Joyce C. Lock |
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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. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-05 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 289 |
Page Views: 3569 |
Votes: 7 |
Rating: 2.29 |
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Loneliness by Joyce C. Lock |
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Loneliness is all around us. |
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Distributed: 2007-02-02 13:24:00 |
Word Count: 357 |
Page Views: 5253 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.75 |
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'The Ten Suggestions' by Gary Kurz |
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The real reason that God gave the 10 Commandments. |
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Distributed: 2007-01-17 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 893 |
Page Views: 4935 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.56 |
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'Rescuing Eve - Setting the Record Straight' by Gary Kurz |
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Telling the whole story about the fall of mankind. |
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Distributed: 2007-01-16 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 1573 |
Page Views: 4625 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 2.38 |
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The Lord is My Pastor by Gary Kurz |
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Setting a more perfect Christian example. |
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Distributed: 2006-12-14 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 735 |
Page Views: 4187 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 1.89 |
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A Christmas Quiz by Gary Kurz |
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A quick quiz on Christmas knowledge. |
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Distributed: 2006-12-07 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 896 |
Page Views: 4224 |
Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Amy by Gary Kurz |
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A moving, true story to encourage giving and support of
missions. |
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Distributed: 2006-11-30 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 742 |
Page Views: 4262 |
Votes: 11 |
Rating: 3.27 |
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The Tears of God by Gary Kurz |
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Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or
not. |
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Distributed: 2006-11-24 14:12:00 |
Word Count: 1310 |
Page Views: 4696 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 2.19 |
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The Souls of Animals by Gary Kurz |
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Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or
not. |
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Distributed: 2006-11-14 11:48:00 |
Word Count: 925 |
Page Views: 4950 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 3.50 |
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Ancient Bible References to Date Palm Trees, Phoenix dactylifera by Patrick Malcolm |
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References to Date Palms from the Bible. |
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Distributed: 2006-11-09 13:48:00 |
Word Count: 1485 |
Page Views: 9236 |
Votes: 26 |
Rating: 2.35 |
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Choosing the Baptismal Garments by Helen Marakis |
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The baptism is one of the most important days in the life of a
newborn child; it is your son or daughter's introduction into
the Christian fellowship as well as a way of thanking the Lord
for the abundant blessing of a new child. Since the parents need
to take much into consideration for this ceremony--such as the
organizing the invitations, preparing the food and arranging the
decor – it will prove helpful to involve the godparents in the
selection of the baptismal garments. Not only will it remove a
bit of stress from the parents' shoulders, it will also be a way
of ushering in the spiritual connection which will be shared
between godparent and child. |
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Distributed: 2006-11-07 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 1043 |
Page Views: 4250 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 2.30 |
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Ancient Fig Trees Through History by Patrick Malcolm |
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The fig tree, 'Ficus carica,' possibly originated in Northern
Asia according to archeological fossil records. Spanish
missionaries brought it to the United States in 1520. Historical
Sumerian tablets record the use and consumption of figs in 2500
BC. |
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Distributed: 2006-11-01 14:36:00 |
Word Count: 1080 |
Page Views: 5332 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.33 |
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I Knew You Would Be Here by Rhonda Loucks |
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A family is faced with the loss of their home. All nine kneel and
pray. Forty-four years later the mother reflects on that day and
a silent promise she made to God. |
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Distributed: 2006-09-26 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 819 |
Page Views: 3482 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 1.79 |
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The Power Of Inspiration by James M. Becher |
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INSPIRATION can be a powerful thing. It can keep you going when
all around you cries out "quit!" It is even more powerful than
motivation. Motivation gives you your basic reasons to keep
going. But inspiration fills those reasons with hope, possibility
and enjoyment keeping the "grind" from becoming too
"grindy." But just what does inspiration consist of? I
posit three elements: purpose, vision and mission. |
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Distributed: 2006-08-31 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 481 |
Page Views: 3638 |
Votes: 9 |
Rating: 2.11 |
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Should The Christian Worry About A 'Generational Transference' Of Demons? by Christian Darland |
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Am I suffering demonically from habitual sins my great-
grandfather was involved in (not just once-in-a-while-sins, but
over and over again)? Will my grandkids and great-grandkids
suffer demonic punishment and slavery because of some habitual
sin I do? Where does this idea really come from? |
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Distributed: 2006-07-06 15:53:00 |
Word Count: 1285 |
Page Views: 6107 |
Votes: 18 |
Rating: 2.28 |
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Is Tithing The Road To Abundance Or New Age Nonsense? by Mark Silver |
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You may be familiar with the principle of tithing- giving a
certain percentage of your earnings to those in need. You may
have
also heard that what you give, will come back to you twice-over,
three-times over, seven-fold, or ten-fold. Different traditions
have different formulas. Some people swear by it. Others just
end up swearing as their financial obligations mount. |
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Distributed: 2006-06-14 17:34:00 |
Word Count: 866 |
Page Views: 5867 |
Votes: 8 |
Rating: 1.75 |
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The Best Places To Find Christian Jobs by Richard Epstein |
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The job titles for the Christian profession varies greatly
based on experience and education level. |
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Distributed: 2006-06-14 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 381 |
Page Views: 6703 |
Votes: 10 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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Faith - the Spiritual Side of Living by Wouter Havinga |
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When I look at the difference between faith and beliefs then, to
start with, it is noticeable that you can have more than one
belief but that you have only one faith. One doesn't use the word
faith in the English language in the plural in relation to one
person. |
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Distributed: 2006-06-09 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 285 |
Page Views: 3069 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 1.79 |
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Meditation: How to Find Focus and Relieve Stress Naturally by Janna L. Chan |
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Are you tired of feeling stressed no matter how much positive
thinking you attempt? Sick of self-help books whose subtle
message is, "you should be ashamed of yourself if you're not
happy." What if you could cultivate a genuine focused sense
of well being no matter how you're feeling or what's going
on around you? |
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Distributed: 2006-06-07 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 837 |
Page Views: 3717 |
Votes: 20 |
Rating: 1.70 |
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It Pays to Live in a God-Friendly Way by Emmanuel Emezie |
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Human ability is limited. However, in journeying through life,
we need not rely on our limited abilities alone. We can also draw
on the unlimited capabilities of God so long as we establish a
relationship with Him by living in a God-friendly way. |
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Distributed: 2006-06-02 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 1633 |
Page Views: 3284 |
Votes: 14 |
Rating: 1.71 |
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