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Whatever A Man Sows, That He Will Also Reap: Lessons from Osama bin Laden - Joel Kontinen
It might not always be easy for many of us steeped in western rationalism to realise that spiritual laws are real and they work. Taking the recent death of Osama bin Laden as an example, we might see that the lesson the apostle Paul taught the 1 st century Galatian Christians has not ceased to be... Submitted 279 days 1 hour ago.

A Few Minutes with God: A Devotional on Psalm 90:17b The Beauty of The Lord be Upon Us - Teresa Ortiz
"..And let the beauty of the LORD our GOD be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90:17 Funny that I am reminded of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's, Veruca Salt after reading this passage. Her snotty little voice rang through my... Submitted 285 days 20 hours ago.

Conciliatory Pondering and Attempting to Justify one’s Religious Faith - Joel Hendon
I have received many comments concerning my religious articles over the past years, some of which were downright nasty, others filled with semi-polite ridicule, and still others with respectful disagreements. The first two categories are from those who feel superior to me and much better informed... Submitted 315 days 22 hours ago.

"Wade in the Water, Children" - - Walter Rhett
Harriet Tubman Submitted 357 days 5 hours ago.

Considering The Thoughts Of A First Century Christian Facing Martyrdom - Joel Hendon
From the beginning of the Lord’s church on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection in A.D. 32, most of the Roman emperors persecuted the Christians, as did the Jewish hierarchy until 70 A.D., when Jerusalem was destroyed as well as the Jewish nation itself. Some of the emperors... Submitted 364 days 3 hours ago.

Christmas - Faith in the Savior - Mark Parsec
I have often wondered what it must have been like for Joseph when he discovered that his fiancé, Mary, was with child. Surely, he must have been devastated. The young woman whom he loved, for whom he had been waiting and saving himself, was PREGNANT. And who… WHO was the... Submitted 1 year 68 days ago.

Praising God - More Than You Can Imagine - Mark Parsec
Have you ever felt all alone? Have you ever been confused and didn’t know what to do? Have you ever been filled with grief because you lost a loved one, a job or a home? Well, then praise the Lord! Because, regardless of whatever we may be going through, it is important to know that we... Submitted 1 year 89 days ago.

Body Parts - Mark Parsec
When I was a boy, I watched a science fiction movie about aliens invading the earth in flying saucers. To fight off the invaders the army was called out. The assembled troops gathered tanks, rockets, and planes to fight off the menacing enemies. The most impressive weapon, however, was a laser... Submitted 1 year 249 days ago.

Memorial Day and Christian Martyrs - Mark Parsec
Tomorrow is Memorial Day; when we recognize the millions of men and women from the armed services who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. These brave individuals paid for the price of freedom, not just their blood, sweat and tears, but with their very lives. Those of us who... Submitted 1 year 257 days ago.

Come and See - Go and Tell - The Great Commission - Mark Parsec
Have you ever noticed the behavior of some women after they have just been engaged? What do they do? They tell all their friends, and neighbors and women at the office! They say things like, “You’ve got to come and see my beautiful ring! Go tell Annie to come and see it. Go tell... Submitted 1 year 299 days ago.

How Old Is The Universe? - Theories From The Bible - - David Pekrul
As I sit at my computer this morning, a new year has dawned. It is known as the year 2010, the end of the first decade of the 21st century. This will be another year of debate as to just how old the universe really is. Many will say that it is millions of years old. Some will even claim it to... Submitted 2 years 41 days ago.

Christianity the Upside-Down Faith - Joel Kontinen
Christianity in unique. It differs from all other religions because of its radical, life-changing message. It is not just an ideology among others. While many religions have codes of conduct, the faith Jesus Christ established transforms a person who believes in Him. As the apostle Paul writes in... Submitted 2 years 193 days ago.

Answers to Biblical Questions: For Philip Yaffe and All Who Are Interested - Part 1 - Teresa Ortiz
The purpose for this article is to answer some important questions regarding faith by one of our fellow Searchwarp family members and might be better understood after reading his article found here . As a firm believer in giving biblical answers to biblical questions, this piece will be filled... Submitted 2 years 206 days ago.

Does The Holy Bible Really Condone Slavery? - Joel Hendon
Those who follow my writings with any regularity, know that one of my hobbies in my biblical articles is that of study. I believe it absolutely necessary that anyone striving to be pleasing in God’s sight must be an avid student of his word. I repeat once more my favorite thought: “No... Submitted 27 days 22 hours ago.

Types of Biblical Tithing; The Three Tithes of the Bible, Part 2 - Mogama
In Part 1 of this article , I discussed the Mosaic Tithe ( Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:8-10 , etc) and Jacob's Tithe ( Genesis 28:20-22 ). This final discussion deals with the third form of tithing in the Bible: Abraham's Tithe aka The Abrahamic Tithe ( Genesis 14:17-20 Submitted 30 days 3 hours ago.

Types of Biblical Tithing; The Three Tithes of the Bible, Part 1 - Mogama
The word “tithe” is translated from ma’aser in the Old Testament or OT, and apodekatoo in the New Testament or NT. “Tithe” means tenth , one-tenth , or ten percent (10%). To calculate the tithe on any monetary amount, divide the amount by 10 or multiply it by 0.1.... Submitted 31 days 23 hours ago.

An Agglomerate of Nincompoops - - Gregory Lewis
Feathers in my mouth and nostril woke me from a harsh dream. I rubbed my eyes and lifted my head from my pillow, realizing that my left horn had poked through them, which explained the feathers. They were sharper than yesterday, and longer. Rolling out of bed, my cloven hooves struck the... Submitted 39 days 6 hours ago.

The Full Life Of Moses, From Birth To His Death - Joel Hendon
There are numerous prominent characters in the Holy Bible yet no one, other than Jesus Christ, had such an awesome assignment from God, than Moses. Jesus, of course, is the eternal leader of the book even though he does not show up until the New Testament period. His coming, however, is mentioned... Submitted 47 days 2 hours ago.

Just How Far Does God Extend His Grace? - Joel Hendon
I know of no group of those who attempt to follow the teachings of Christ in the New Testament, who denies that salvation can be obtained without the grace of God. If any deny that, they surely show their ignorance of the scriptures. Grace is the English translation from the Greek word... Submitted 51 days 1 hour ago.

The Day Christopher Hitchens Met His Maker - - John Waddey
Over the last score of years Americans have been exposed to the virulent anti-Christian writings and televised interviews of Christopher Hitchens, archenemy of Jehovah. On December 16, 2011, Mr. Hitchens breathed his last breath. He died of esophageal cancer. When diagnosed with cancer, he... Submitted 56 days 1 hour ago.

Explaining God's Different Laws And The Reasons For Them - Joel Hendon
It is vitally important that people “rightly divide” the word of God. Paul wrote to Timothy this admonition: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV) From before the creation... Submitted 60 days ago.

Biblical “Children of Belial”: Do We Have Any Today? - Joel Hendon
Even when people read the bible on a regular basis, far too often we are inclined to accept some term without knowing fully what it means. I am guilty of doing that. I know that for many years I thought the “children of Belial” was referring to some undesirable people in the sight of... Submitted 64 days 3 hours ago.

Sayings Which Are Credited To The Bible But Are Not In It: Part 3 - Joel Hendon
This is the third, and final part of a series concerning old time sayings which many think came from the Bible, yet they are not there. The sentiments of some are there but the precise quote is not. God helps those who help themselves: The exact origin of this saying is not known, but it is... Submitted 75 days 1 hour ago.

The Colossal Differences In Jehovah God Versus The Early Pagan Gods - Joel Hendon
The amazing revelation of the God of the Bible covers Him from the creation story of the universe and man. Yet it was not written until some 2550 A.M. (Anno Mundi-the year if the earth). This revelation was given Moses, that a full recording of the creation and history of man throughout the... Submitted 80 days 2 hours ago.

Christianity, the “Mischievous Superstition” that Conquered the World - Joel Kontinen
Christianity, the “Mischievous Superstition” that Conquered the World The Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus (AD 56 – ca. AD 117) was definitely no fan of Christianity. In his Annales he described “a most mischievous superstition” that had spread from Judea all... Submitted 83 days 2 hours ago.