I stood there for a long while drinking in the sounds of the breakers as the lilting melody of ". . . and you my sweet Penelope, out there somewhere you wait for me, " carried me away.
I remembered that incident in vivid detail and replayed the tape once again in my mind as I waited for dinnertime to arrive. I glanced at my watch. Just another hour or so.
Closing my eyes, I returned to the event in my memory and hit the replay button. I remembered so well how I had left the balcony behind and had gone for a walk on the beach Read more…
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Christianity: A Quick Guide to One of the most Common Religions in the World
Christianity is one of the most widespread religions in the world. It is estimated that over 2.1 billion people worldwide are Christians
In Christianity, Jesus is a very important figure. In fact, the whole religion is based around his life and teachings. Jesus is considered to be the Messiah which means the anointed one in Hebrew. (Messiah is translated to Christ in English). Jesus is regarded to as both a god and a man Read more…
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A growing movement that has everyday Christians sharing their faith in non-church settings is showing up – literally – on the backs of believers.
Its called lifestyle evangelism – using the places and situations you find yourself in each day to share your faith.
And it’s often done without words at all, through the wearing of Christian clothing and Christian jewelry.
The design and style of religious clothing has changed greatly over the years. This year, it’s as sophisticated, stylish and trendy as regular clothing Read more…
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Friulian society was one of superstition, a rural society in which the old traditions, many of them pre-Christian traditions died hard and were completely foreign to the non-Friulian inquisitors. Many of the people in the society were uneducated and sought to explain hard times they encountered through supernatural means, such as witches and the benandanti. The evidence put forth in Carlo Ginzburg’s book The Night Battles shows a society that is completely saturated with superstition and one that evolves its myths of the good benandanti vs Read more…
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Although it may appear a few items down your list of things you think of for decorations at Christmas time (after Christmas trees, lights, presents, and even nativity scenes) the wreath is one of the most enduring holiday symbols that there is. With its roots in pagan history, the wreath can also be regarded as a decoration appropriate to many different faiths, not just Christianity.
Ancient Roots of the Wreath
Laurel wreaths and wreaths made from the leaves of other trees were common among several ancient peoples Read more…
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God of Mercy, I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. Your word promises that you heal the broken hearted and bind up their wounds. I claim these promises in the name of Jesus.
Though I am sad, I can rejoice in the promises of the glory of God because if God closes a door, he opens a bigger one. If something bad has happened, God will restore me two times what I have lost. If I have to wait, God will give something better.
Thank-you that you are the God who is close to the brokenhearted and you save those who are crushed in spirit Read more…
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Ask any pastor what the most frustrating part of his job is and he’ll tell you it’s getting the entire church to participate in evangelism.
For some reason, most Christians think that only ordained clergy or professionals can share the Good News. They even have a cliched old saying about it: Evangelism, they say, is for those paid to be good, not for those who are good for nothing.
However, the real truth of the matter is this: Evangelism – sharing the redemptive story of Jesus Christ – is the job of every Christian Read more…
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At this time of year, children all over the world are making wish lists and hoping Santa Claus will stuff their stockings with the latest and greatest toys and gadgets. They think back to the joys of last Christmas when all them dreams came true and they’re waiting with anticipation for Christmas morning to arrive.
But how many children know the story of the first Christmas – the night Jesus was born?
My own children are no exception. My oldest son has a wish list two pages long! It’s obvious that he has embraced the commercialism of this season Read more…
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The book, Deceptive Diagnosis: When Sin is Called Sickness, explores the major shift in how Christian evangelicals view and deal with sin. The authors, Dr. David Tyler and Dr. Kurt Grady, believe that the Church stopped calling sinful and deviant behavior Å“sin,  and started calling it Å“sickness beginning in the mid 1960’s. The sexual sinner Apostle Paul wrote about became the sex addict. The thief became the kleptomaniac. The drunkard became the alcoholic. The rebellious child became afflicted with Å“Oppositional Defiant Disorder Read more…
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Catholicism is a general term referring to various things depending on the context to which the word is used. Despite the myriad of meanings associated with it, Catholicism is known to be that which encompasses the Catholic faith, its believers and its followers.
Variety A number of diverse groups are under this faith, although there are also variations in their ways and beliefs. Included in this list would be major groups, under apostolic succession who consider themselves Catholic. These are the Roman Catholic Church (Western and Eastern churches), Orthodox Churches (Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican), the Evangelicals (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Lutheran Church in Canada, etc Read more…
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