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"Religion" Articles this Month

1	Understanding Catholicism After My Protestant Upbringing Written by: Lindsie Andrews | Distributed: 2007-04-04 | Word Count: 1172 | Page Views: 61 | 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.
2	Ancient Bible References to Date Palm Trees, Phoenix dactylifera Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-11-09 | Word Count: 1485 | Page Views: 57 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.92 References to Date Palms from the Bible.
3	Should The Christian Worry About A 'Generational Transference' Of Demons? Written by: Christian Darland | Distributed: 2006-07-06 | Word Count: 1285 | Page Views: 53 | 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?
4	The Best Places To Find Christian Jobs Written by: Richard Epstein | Distributed: 2006-06-14 | Word Count: 381 | Page Views: 50 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 The job titles for the Christian profession varies greatly based on experience and education level.
5	Seeing God Through The Eyes Of A Child Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-07-16 | Word Count: 1056 | Page Views: 49 | 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.
6	Humbleness: Should It Be Humiliating? Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-03-27 | Word Count: 731 | Page Views: 39 | 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?
7	World Change - Is There Hope for Humanity's Future? Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-11-27 | Word Count: 427 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.50 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.
8	The Lord is My Strength and Song Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-23 | Word Count: 2321 | Page Views: 35 | 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.
9	The Church Choir Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-07 | Word Count: 786 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 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.
10	Good Clean Fun in the Modern Age Written by: Norm Schoenhoff | Distributed: 2008-03-26 | Word Count: 692 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 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.
11	Mercy, Not Sacrifice Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | Word Count: 1020 | Page Views: 33 | 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.
12	Ties that Bind Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | Word Count: 483 | Page Views: 33 | 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.
13	'The Ten Suggestions' Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2007-01-17 | Word Count: 893 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 The real reason that God gave the 10 Commandments.
14	How Can Bible Study Help Kids Grow Up? Written by: Adam Barnett | Distributed: 2007-10-23 | Word Count: 463 | Page Views: 31 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.64 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.
15	The Souls of Animals Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 925 | Page Views: 31 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.64 Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not.
16	When Faith Is Tested Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-12-26 | Word Count: 809 | Page Views: 29 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 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.
17	Personal Decisions Of The Heart: The Inner Enemy! Written by: Bronwyn NobleStar | Distributed: 2007-12-13 | Word Count: 913 | Page Views: 29 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.40 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!
18	Loneliness Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-02 | Word Count: 357 | Page Views: 29 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.50 Loneliness is all around us.
19	Checking Our Foundation Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-06 | Word Count: 1502 | Page Views: 29 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43 When we seek to know about God instead of knowing Him, our knowledge will never be complete.
20	The Healing Presence of God's Love Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-12-19 | Word Count: 729 | Page Views: 28 | 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.
21	The Abbreviated Christmas - XMAS - Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-11-13 | Word Count: 169 | Page Views: 28 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 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.
22	Your Divine Soul Purpose -- Manifesting Your True Life's Mission Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-12-12 | Word Count: 814 | Page Views: 27 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.20 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.
23	Greek Mythology and Christanity - Strange Bedfellows Written by: Arthur Trafford | Distributed: 2011-09-16 | Word Count: 3628 | Page Views: 27 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.
24	When Two Become One - The Gift of Sacred Marriage Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-12-31 | Word Count: 780 | Page Views: 27 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 0.67 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.
25	Daily Meditation - Spiritual Support for Today's World Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-11-23 | Word Count: 558 | Page Views: 27 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 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.
26	Seek Me First Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-21 | Word Count: 1968 | Page Views: 26 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Biblical passages from Joyce C. Lock.
27	Grace for Grace Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-31 | Word Count: 150 | Page Views: 26 | 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.
28	Finding Daily Inspiration in Difficult Times Written by: Mashubi Rochell | Distributed: 2007-12-05 | Word Count: 709 | Page Views: 26 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.43 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.
29	Wash Your Mouth Out! Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-05 | Word Count: 517 | Page Views: 26 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 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).
30	Leaving Your Financial Wilderness Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-05 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 26 | 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.
31	God is Not Mocked Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-27 | Word Count: 395 | Page Views: 25 | 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?
32	Ancient Fig Trees Through History Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-11-01 | Word Count: 1080 | Page Views: 25 | 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.
33	The Tears of God Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-24 | Word Count: 1310 | Page Views: 25 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.50 Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not.
34	Are You Tired, Yet? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-11 | Word Count: 446 | Page Views: 25 | 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.
35	One Day at A Time Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-06 | Word Count: 140 | Page Views: 25 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 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.
36	The Celtic Cross Written by: Marc Choyt | Distributed: 2007-08-17 | Word Count: 744 | Page Views: 24 | 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.
37	Is Tithing The Road To Abundance Or New Age Nonsense? Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-06-14 | Word Count: 866 | Page Views: 24 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 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.
38	A Christmas Quiz Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-12-07 | Word Count: 896 | Page Views: 24 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00 A quick quiz on Christmas knowledge.
39	Inner Healing Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-17 | Word Count: 1421 | Page Views: 24 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.00 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.
40	Amy Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-30 | Word Count: 742 | Page Views: 23 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.89 A moving, true story to encourage giving and support of missions.
41	We Should Not Call Ourselves Atheists Written by: Duncan Crary | Distributed: 2007-10-18 | Word Count: 1023 | Page Views: 23 | 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.
42	Given Much Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-16 | Word Count: 286 | Page Views: 23 | 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?
43	Color Me Love Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-06 | Word Count: 381 | Page Views: 23 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.78 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.
44	Your Invitation Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-26 | Word Count: 413 | Page Views: 23 | 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.
45	In Remembrance of Me Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-22 | Word Count: 1799 | Page Views: 23 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.71 Biblical passages from Joyce C. Lock. The temptation of Jesus.
46	Are We Happy, Really? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-09 | Word Count: 423 | Page Views: 23 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 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?
47	Legalism Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-07 | Word Count: 252 | Page Views: 23 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.80 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.'
48	You Can Only Save Yourself Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-27 | Word Count: 348 | Page Views: 22 | 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.
49	Rapidly Accelerate Your Spiritual Growth Through Writing Stories Written by: Chris Cade | Distributed: 2008-10-28 | Word Count: 825 | Page Views: 22 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.80 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.
50	Wise Men Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-04 | Word Count: 2370 | Page Views: 22 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 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.
51	Just Think Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-30 | Word Count: 702 | Page Views: 22 | 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?