50 Highest Rated
"Religion" Articles

1	Amy Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-30 | Word Count: 742 | Page Views: 1430 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.89 A moving, true story to encourage giving and support of missions.
2	Fruit Inspection Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-17 | Word Count: 268 | Page Views: 1463 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86 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?
3	Leaving Your Financial Wilderness Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-05 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 1228 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.75 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.
4	Understanding Catholicism After My Protestant Upbringing Written by: Lindsie Andrews | Distributed: 2007-04-04 | Word Count: 1172 | Page Views: 2720 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.75 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.
5	Ties that Bind Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | Word Count: 483 | Page Views: 1322 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.67 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.
6	The Souls of Animals Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 925 | Page Views: 1639 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.64 Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not.
7	Checking Our Foundation Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-06 | Word Count: 1502 | Page Views: 1255 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43 When we seek to know about God instead of knowing Him, our knowledge will never be complete.
8	God is Not Mocked Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-27 | Word Count: 395 | Page Views: 1598 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38 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?
9	The Lord is My Strength and Song Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-23 | Word Count: 2321 | Page Views: 1100 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 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.
10	Humbleness: Should It Be Humiliating? Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-03-27 | Word Count: 731 | Page Views: 1498 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 3.19 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?
11	Spirituality Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-03-26 | Word Count: 760 | Page Views: 1364 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 3.18 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.
12	Counting the Ways Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-03 | Word Count: 171 | Page Views: 1436 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.17 How do we love Thee, Oh, Lord? Let us count the ways...
13	A Choice to Believe God Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-13 | Word Count: 653 | Page Views: 1226 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14 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.
14	Are You Tired, Yet? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-11 | Word Count: 446 | Page Views: 1376 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13 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.
15	'Rescuing Eve - Setting the Record Straight' Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2007-01-16 | Word Count: 1573 | Page Views: 1314 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 Telling the whole story about the fall of mankind.
16	Listen for Their Voices Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-05 | Word Count: 289 | Page Views: 1282 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 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.
17	You Can Only Save Yourself Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-27 | Word Count: 348 | Page Views: 1234 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 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.
18	What a Gift! Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-28 | Word Count: 599 | Page Views: 1123 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 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.
19	People Do the Oddest Things Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-02 | Word Count: 309 | Page Views: 1327 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 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?
20	Mercy, Not Sacrifice Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | Word Count: 1020 | Page Views: 2074 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 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.
21	Whiskers Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-04 | Word Count: 731 | Page Views: 1343 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 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.
22	Visiting Grandma Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-11 | Word Count: 339 | Page Views: 1356 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 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.
23	Free Bible WORDsearch Program Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-12 | Word Count: 288 | Page Views: 1689 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 This is basic instruction for how to begin using the WORDsearch program.
24	We Should Not Call Ourselves Atheists Written by: Duncan Crary | Distributed: 2007-10-18 | Word Count: 1023 | Page Views: 1272 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 After the success of his best selling book 'The End of Faith,' author Sam Harris is now calling for the end of atheism.
25	God First Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-06 | Word Count: 281 | Page Views: 1647 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88 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.
26	Better Than a Miracle Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-15 | Word Count: 1310 | Page Views: 1140 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 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.
27	Is it Love? W. W. J. D. ? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-14 | Word Count: 366 | Page Views: 1358 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 Do you think about your neighbor?
28	Name It, Claim It Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-09 | Word Count: 270 | Page Views: 1263 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 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!'
29	Just Think Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-30 | Word Count: 702 | Page Views: 948 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 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?
30	'The Ten Suggestions' Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2007-01-17 | Word Count: 893 | Page Views: 1405 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 The real reason that God gave the 10 Commandments.
31	Bless the Children Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-14 | Word Count: 732 | Page Views: 1249 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 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.
32	Love Never Fails Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-02 | Word Count: 220 | Page Views: 1430 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 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.
33	Counting Them Happy Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-10 | Word Count: 251 | Page Views: 1113 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 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.
34	If I Were Called Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-20 | Word Count: 236 | Page Views: 1491 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 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.
35	A Man of His Word Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-08-14 | Word Count: 356 | Page Views: 1818 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 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.
36	Ancient Fig Trees Through History Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-11-01 | Word Count: 1080 | Page Views: 1949 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60 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.
37	The Challenge of Manifesting at this Time Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-11-19 | Word Count: 891 | Page Views: 965 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 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.
38	The Healing Presence of God's Love Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-12-19 | Word Count: 729 | Page Views: 1460 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 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.
39	Your Invitation Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-26 | Word Count: 413 | Page Views: 1444 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 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.
40	All the Same Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-27 | Word Count: 229 | Page Views: 1114 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 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.
41	Given Much Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-16 | Word Count: 286 | Page Views: 1454 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.44 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?
42	A Motivating Factor Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-12 | Word Count: 246 | Page Views: 1240 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 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.
43	Grace for Grace Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-31 | Word Count: 150 | Page Views: 2988 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 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.
44	Stolen Treasures Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-18 | Word Count: 354 | Page Views: 1240 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
45	Christmas Best Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-08 | Word Count: 386 | Page Views: 1335 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 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.
46	Giving God Our Heart Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-21 | Word Count: 751 | Page Views: 1236 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 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.
47	Should The Christian Worry About A 'Generational Transference' Of Demons? Written by: Christian Darland | Distributed: 2006-07-06 | Word Count: 1285 | Page Views: 2280 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 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?
48	Walk With Me Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-08-13 | Word Count: 491 | Page Views: 1755 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 I am here, in this very room. When you sense my presence, and even when you don't, I am here.
49	The Celtic Cross Written by: Marc Choyt | Distributed: 2007-08-17 | Word Count: 744 | Page Views: 2649 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.30 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.
50	Seeing God Through The Eyes Of A Child Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-07-16 | Word Count: 1056 | Page Views: 4479 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 2.21 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.