If you pick up a bible, leaf to the first page and read the first three words, what do you learn about God's approach to creation He started, "In the beginning

We needn’t look further than I Chronicles 17:1-4 to capture the heart of the challenges of a church building project Recall King David’s conversation with Nathan the prophet: “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the Ark of the Covenant is under a tent

If you pick up a Bible, you don’t have to look any further than Genesis 6:14-22 to learn about Gods approach to Master Planning It was only through God’s tremendous vision and skillful planning that Noah was able to successfully complete the task of building an Ark large enough to save mankind

There are pivotal ideas that have changed the destiny of mankind and shaped its future Many have remained unnoticed within the shadowy corners of history until a bright light has shown on them, illuminating them, and making them relevant to time, place, and circumstance

When pastors and church members contemplate building a new church, they often think in terms of a new edifice, a glorious building with stained glass, tastefully painted walls and high ceilings But in the rush to plan and fund four walls and a roof, some churches might overlook a key element: what to put in the new building

It's hard to believe but your building project has finally begun The strategic analysis is complete, the permits are posted, and the church body has warmly embraced the concept of spiritual giving

In times when it seems our entire world is falling apart, there is a great need for us to stop and take note of where we are Things can happen around us and things can happen to us, but the most important things are those that happen within us -- in our thoughts and perceptions

In the United States, we just celebrated the "Thanksgiving" holiday Many other countries have their own versions of "Thanksgiving

J Krishnamurthi the world renowned spiritual teacher of the 20th century once said “Thought denies love…” It was a bold statement made by him but this man lived up to his words and loved each and every individual during his life time

Artificial Pre-Lit Christmas trees are becoming increasingly popular among those who enjoy the ease and convenience of setting up a fully decorated tree in only minutes These artificial trees are made of durable materials and are expertly crafted to last for many years of use

Today, there is much darkness that covers events and people on the world stage - in nations where violence is everywhere and no one is safe, in governments where deception is widespread and honesty barely visible, and among groups of people who are willing to hate and blame others who are different from themselves

Most people have hope within their hearts on the eve of a new year, and plans and dreams that they vow to bring into fulfillment With or without New Year's Resolutions, we are tuned to the future and to having the hope that the new year be even better than the last – that it fulfill whatever has lacked fulfillment for us, and that it extend whatever has been worthwhile and precious to us

With so many types of Christian churches available today how do you choose the faith community that best fits your individual beliefs and needs The best way to do this is by simple visiting the different churches

When you think about all the pros and cons of the internet one topic always seems to surface, the fact of community There are both positive and negative aspects to online community but there is no denying that online communities have formed a spiritual and relational tidal wave that is sweeping our world

In order to be a student of scripture, at some point you have to study on your own You see, when you don't study scriptures on your own, you run into a couple of problems

You can find very different attitudes towards environment and global warming problem among Christians There are of course Christians who simply do not care and do not see any real connection between their religion and the idea to save the planet

Many know that the world is in need of great help at this time in order to change conditions that are harmful to body, mind, and spirit and to the Earth itself Among those who feel most deeply concerned, some become discouraged or despairing, some find a means of taking action within social or environmental movements, and some seek to address the layer of causality that exists beneath the outer difficulties and challenges

What a wonderful Christmas it was this year My oldest son asked me what about this Christmas did I enjoy and I answered, “Just having you here”

Would the authors of the gospels and letters in the New Testament have a motive to fabricate their account Did they have any personal gain from writing

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