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  • Increase Your Faith, Be Filled With Hope, Change Your LIfe...God's Word Can Do it! - Don't be discouraged by what you hear on the news. Instead, focus on the good news found in the Bible. The promises in the Bible are for you if you believe in Jesus. Through these promises goodwill can operate in your life. The Words inside the Bible aren't like those in a novel. God's Word contains power. It has the ability to change your life. If you commit to spending time reading, receiving and applying it, over time you will experience that transforming power in your heart, mind, and in all aspects of your life.
  • Credit Secrets Bible Review - Good Or Bad? - I decided to write this Credit Secrets Bible review after having a chance to see what the ebook is all about.
  • Fashions From The Bible Times - Great Costume Ideas - What does it mean when someone says "Bible times"? If you think about it, the Bible in its entirety spans thousands of years. Costumes change almost as quickly as the times that changed and evolved. The various costumes for Bible times are different depending on the story. The manner of dress during Moses' time is different than the manner of dress during Christ's birth. There are different reasons why you'd need costumes for Bible times. For one, it is a good learning tool to visually act out Bible stories for children who are in Sunday school. It is also great for adults. Acting out scenes from the Bible on the stage is a great way to make the stories memorable. A popular time for costumes for Bible times is Christmas.
  • The First Secret To Learning The Bible - Psst -- there's a secret to learning the Bible. It's a secret any good Bible teacher, preacher, and pastor knows. Since the Bible is God's mind revealed to man, this secret is one that allows you to know God on a personal level.
  • What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Studying the Bible - Isn't it wonderful when we have passion for the Word, looking forward to getting into the Scriptures? I wish this were true all the time, but it's not. Here is my reality: I'm interested in getting into the Bible about two mornings out of seven. I lack the desire the other five mornings a week. How do I know that I lack the desire? Just about every other distraction -- right down to defragmenting my computer hard drive -- is more interesting in that moment than opening the Bible. I tell you this to encourage you. Satan gets a lot of mileage trying to persuade people that they are the only person who [whatever]. It's not the truth. But I do read and study in my Bible daily. Even the days I don't feel like it.
  • The Book Of Life - The Holy Bible is a very important book given to us by God through the words written by man. It is such a vital tool due to the fact that each word breathes the Word of God.
  • Don't Let Projection Get You Into Trouble - There's a common psychological pattern that can get you into trouble as a Bible teacher. It's called "projection." The basic idea of projection is that you act as if someone else is thinking and feeling the same way you are.
  • Avoid These Two Distractions When You're Teaching - How much of your Bible lesson did your students miss because they were distracted? And how much of that distraction is really your fault, dear teacher? If you want to improve the quality and effectiveness of your teaching -- so that you are teaching to change lives! -- then stop being a distraction or creating them.
  • Don't Let Bookend Prayers Kill Your Bible Lesson - Here's an important tip for Bible teachers and small group leaders: pray real prayers. You may be thinking, "Uh, Glenn, I don't pray fake prayers. And how is this related to teaching?" Stick with me, you'll understand what I'm talking about soon. Practically every human being has a finely-tuned "credibility meter" that assesses the genuineness, sincerity, and transparency of other people.

  • Seven Questions to Ask Yourself When You're Planning a Bible Lesson - Instead of thinking of yourself as a teacher, think of yourself as a learning session designer. The objective of any Bible study, lesson, or devotional time is to help people grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Here are six questions that will help you think about how to design the opportunity to maximize the potential to learn: * How do you set up the room? * What questions generate more learning? * How can you use illustrations to give people something tangible or memorable, and increase retention? * What kind of handout materials will improve interaction and sustain attention?
  • Two Things to Get Right When Your Planning a Bible Lesson - It's pretty easy to sucked into the details of planning Bible lessons. There are so many options and rarely enough time to get it all in! There are two *Critical* things to work out for every Bible lesson you create or lead: 1.
  • Who Else Needs To Keep The Kids Entertained? - Children and grownups all over the world are enthralled and captivated by the challenges and exploits of inspiring heroes, children, people, kings that are faithfully brought to life through the power and creativity of animation.
  • What Plumbing Taught Me About Bible Study Tools - Sometimes God hands you interesting learning opportunities through home repair. I recently replaced the faucet in our downstairs bathroom. I went to the local big-box home store and picked up a nice replacement kit My wife was a little concerned that I was starting this project only a few hours before company was coming for dinner -- company that would need to use this bathroom! "Uhm, honey, what if you don't get this done on time?" she sweetly asked me with eyes that betrayed her anxiety.
  • Four Reasons to Trust the Bible as YOUR Final Authority - All Christians have questions about the Bible and its role in today's life. For example, why are there so many books, programs and seminars to teach Christians what to believe about the Bible? Does the Bible really need to be interpreted by scholars before it is understood?
  • Teaching Christianity Through Sunday School - Most people prefer to approach learning about Christianity through the lessons taught by people who have spent a lot of time researching the Bible. Some of these people have college degrees and are ordained in a religion that follows the practices outlined by the followers of Christ in the olden days. Sunday school teachers come from all walks of life but they have one focus and that is Jesus Christ. Some of the lessons on Christianity begin when people are very young. They go to Sunday school classes designed for children and begin to learn about Christ by applying pictures that they have colored to a storyline and eventually the concept of Christ walking through crowds and performing miracles takes a foothold in their education about Christ.
  • At Last a Science that explains the Bible. - Announcing a radical New interpretation of the Bible that not only proves the existence of God but also reveals the Simplicity of the Gospel with Technical brilliance. This totally New Standard of Enlightened Civilization is designed to not only solve the Mystery of Spirit, but to present it in common language making it easily accessible to the masses as well. No need for you to understand the mathematics involved, if you can grasp the basic concept and follow the indisputable logic, you will be starting out at a point far beyond where others are hoping to ever get.
  • The 4-Part Bible Lesson Structure for Maximum Learning - Let me share with you a basic Bible lesson structure that you can use over and over again. But first I want to warn you about some dangers. Is there anything too hard for God? No. Is there anything God cannot do? Yes. God cannot tell a lie. But people do tell lies.
  • Better Than A Little Pile of Notes - How many times have you heard a great line in a sermon, or a quote in an article and thought -- "Hey, that's really good!" How many of those can you remember? For most of us, we can't remember all those great lines, and we wish we could remember them when the opportunities to use them came along! Just writing it down helps me remember things, but it's not quite enough. I can remember, for example, that the pastor had three points in his sermon, but I can only remember two. And the bits of paper start piling up!
  • Sword of the Spirit - The Bible is often called the sword of the spirit. Indeed, it is a mighty weapon in the hands of those who know how to wield it. Hebrews 4:12 tell us that the Word of God is alive, active and full of power. God and His Word are one. The first chapter of John's Gospel tells us that in the beginning was the Word. It then goes on to tell us that the Word was made flesh and dwelled on earth. Do you recognize that description? That's talking about Jesus. We know that Jesus is God and that He came to earth to redeem us. The Bible is our first line of defense because it expresses the perfect will of God.
  • The Benefits of Taking a Breath When You Teach - Have you been in this situation? Your Bible lesson is going well, you're motoring. People are asking questions, and you have a wonderful answer for each one. Rapid response -- you're just opening your mouth and the answers are coming out. You're so hot that you're ready to answer their question before they finish it! Whoa. That's too hot. Never answer a question before they finish speaking. That's a rotten habit that plagues many of us, and is a horrible pitfall of troubles.
  • Maximize Your Personal Devotions And Study Time - Each of us need both devotion and study time if we are to grow as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many people make the simple mistake of confusing and merging these two different activities. Let's look at the purpose of each, and then I will give you my recommended strategy to maximize their value to you. The purpose of devotional time is to re-connect your heart with God through the Holy Spirit.
  • Choosing A New Church - Five Things To Remember - You have probably heard it before, but just in case, I will tell you again. There is no such thing as the perfect church. In fact, if you ever think that you have found the perfect church just remind yourself and it won't be perfect anymore after you join. I know this sounds harsh but the truth is, we are all sinners in need of grace. No person apart from Jesus Christ is perfect, and this means that every church is filled with imperfect people. However, this doesn't mean that we shouldn't look for a quality community of believers to worship with each week. If you are looking for a new church, here are five things to remember... 1. Find a place that teaches God's word.
  • Four Steps To Good Credit - As a consumer you've learned the importance of establishing a good credit rating with your lenders. Whether you are shopping for a new home or auto, or searching for the best deals on insurance, your credit worthiness will be judged by your credit rating or credit score.
  • God's Perfect Design For Christian Men And Women In Church Based On Bible Authority - The book of First Timothy in the Bible is about God's established Authority here on earth. God has a perfect design for church order and government that will produce the most powerful results of the gospel being preached by Men since the days of Jesus walking here on earth. Signs and wonders with miracles following the preaching of the Word of the Living God should be commonplace in the church. When God's government is displayed in the church we will see true authority over darkness, disease and storms. The church and many believers stand on scriptures for their healing and live by them everyday.
  • Shake Up Your Teaching With A Different Room Arrangement -- or No Room At All! - Does the room configuration match what you're teaching, and the discussion you want to have? Let me encourage you to be willing to change the room or seating layout -- or even go to another place! -- if it helps people get engaged and learning.
  • How To Teach The Same Thing Over And Over -- With Power - My son was quite startled at our Christmas Eve service when he was five.
  • How to Pray While You Teach - You probably pray before and after your teaching time. That's important, because Bible Teaching must be saturated with prayer. Unless God is at work, your teaching is in vain.
  • Esther of the Bible: Politics, Old Testament Style - It is terribly modern to think that things today are quite different from the way they were in ancient times, particularly in terms of the role of women in business, society, and politics. Yet in ancient times, women were often astonishingly powerful and brave. One such woman is Esther, who played politics (and won) in Old Testament times. Esther became a queen by a series of unexpected events. Theologians will tell you that the book of Esther was written in part to demonstrate the fact that there are no coincidences, because a divine hand guides all events.
  • Is There More than One Gospel in the Bible? - Many Bible students assume that the word "gospel" refers to the same message each time it is used throughout the Bible. If that is so, why would the Bible use so many different titles for the same message? For instance: Gospel of the Kingdom (Matt 4:23 KJV) Gospel of the Grace of God (Eph 2:8-9 KJV) Everlasting Gospel (Rev. 14:6 KJV) The word "gospel" simply means "good news." While all of God's good news centers in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, not all of the gospel revelations contain the same information about him. Let's examine the first two-the gospel of the kingdom and the gospel of the grace of God-to see if they are the same message.
  • One Word Can Change Everything! - I want to share a simple but important key in goal setting. For many years, successful people have been writing down their goals and affirmations. Then, they discipline themselves to read those goals or affirmations every day. This is one proven method of getting information into your belief system. Once something is in your belief system, it will become evident in your life.
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 94 ) - My religion is to learn.I read my Bible better in the light of your Bible and the dark prophecies of my religion become brighter when compared with those of your prophets.
  • Announcing a Spiritual Technology for the Atomic Age. - Attention all with an interest in a Quantum Mechanical Interpretation of the Bible. For the First Time in human history: We are Pleased to announce that just such a Thing is NOW Available!!!
  • 12 Compelling Evidences That The Bible Is True - Is the Bible true? Can we trust the texts we read today? Does archaeology confirm the Bible stories? Much as been written about the evidences for historical reliability of the Bible and/or to prove that it cannot be trusted. To help you find a path through the labyrinth of information, following an overview of the 12 most compelling evidences for the historical reliability and truthfulness of the Christian Holy Scriptures: 1.
  • What Is Our Day Like? Our Typical Homeschooling Day - When we tell people we homeschool, one of the first questions I am asked is, "What is your day like?" The following is a typical day: I get up early, about 7:00 or 7:30 to have some quiet time, read the newspaper, and have coffee. When Aaron gets up, about 7:45 or 8:00, we all have breakfast together, Mom, Dad, and Son. The "school day" begins after we clean up the dishes and walk the dog.
  • Four Keys to Receiving Criticism About Your Teaching -- Without Hurting The Messenger Or Yourself - Maybe you're not like me. Your first reaction when someone criticizes your teaching is an immediate, thankful, gentle response. You don't suffer inner turmoil replaying their criticism over and over. You never doubt yourself. Or maybe you're like every Bible teacher and -- at least sometimes -- struggle with criticism. All Bible teachers are criticized, at some point. There are two (completely) natural reactions which aren't helpful: 1.
  • What Must I do to Be Saved? - When one is confronted with the law of God, or the Ten Commandments, conviction of sin is the natural response. Who could claim they have never lied, envied, or disobeyed their parents? The Scriptures teach, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23 KJV) Once the heart is convicted of sin, the natural question is "What must I do to be saved?" Christian churches exist for the purpose of answering that all-important question.
  • Answers to Some Objections about the Existence of God - What about the Garden of Eden, how do we know it existed? Although we cannot verify that the Garden of Eden actually existed, much less where it was, science has determined that in all likelihood, everyone who is alive today is a descendant of a single woman, at least that is what some scientists evaluating human DNA have said.
  • The Silver Scrolls, The Oldest Biblical Texts - In June 1986 archaeologists of Tel Aviv University announced discovery of two small silver amulets. These two silver scrolls were found in 1979 deep inside a burial cave at a site known as Ketef Hinnom, west of the old city of Jerusalem. They were hidden at the back of the tomb embedded in pottery fashioned as early as the seventh century BC. Seven years later the fragile scrolls were opened and their texts deciphered. The scrolls contain an excerpt from Numbers 6:24-26, also known as the Priestly Benediction. In English the verses read: “The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
  • Enjoying Everyday Living - Last year my sister and I visited Hawaii. I so looked forward to taking this trip. But it only lasted a week.
  • He Took the Blame - The other day while visiting with neighbors, I overheard a friend tell about an upsetting incident that had happened earlier that day. While shopping at a local grocer, she had been falsely accused of shoplifting. Her story gave us a chuckle since we all know her as the quintessential, cookie-baking, next-door neighbor lady. No one could imagine her committing such a crime. Once the chuckles ended, however, we were outraged for her. Within a few minutes the whole neighborhood was behind her in pledging a boycott of the store in defense of her honor.
  • Why A Healthy Checking Account Is Vital To Your Credit History - If you've done any research about how to get and then maintain a good credit report, then you've probably read a lot about how to manage credit cards and other types of loans. But did you know that your checking account also plays an important part in your overall score? Why?
  • Two Key Verses for Godly Leaders - Feeling overwhelmed? Weary? Leaders like you need encouragement. Two verses in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians can give you what you need. "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love." (1 Cor 16:13-14) This is a terrific pair of verses for godly men, for leaders in the church and in our homes. Let's unpack it. Be on your guard. Echoes of Psalm 4:23, guarding yourself, and the idea of being watchmen on the walls (Ezekiel 33) for others.
  • How Christians Should determine their votes - Now that we have established the fact that Christians should vote, on what things should we base our votes? Biblicly can we vote for anyone we want? I believe there are 4 major points we should consider when voting, especially for the president. 1. What Kind of Judges will he/she appoint? The bible tells us in Isaiah 1:26 that judges shall restore righteousness to the city of Jerusalem.
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 93 ) - Many years ago, I visited a great sage of our own country, a very holy man. We talked of our revealed book, the Vedas, of your Bible, of the Koran, and of revealed books in general. At the close of our talk,this good man asked me to go to the table and take up a book; it was a book which,among other things, contained a forecast of the rainfall during the year. The sage said, "Read that." And I read out the quantity of rain that was to fall. He said, "Now take the book and squeeze it." I did so and he said, "Why, my boy, not a drop of water comes out.
  • Tidbits For Baby’s Baptism - As you would expect from the Christians, the baptism ceremony is very crucial for them and for a baby to be baptized it is even important since it signals the beginning of the baby's journey into a life of Christianity. That is why it is important to have the closest people to the family to come over for the ceremony.
  • Book Review: Trail Thoughts – A Daily Companion For Your Journey Of Faith By Eric Kampmann - Eric Kampmann is an interesting character, he heads up two publishing concerns, Midpoint Trade Books, and Beaufort Books. Beaufort Books made the headlines last year as the publisher of the very contentious O.J. Simpson penned, If I Did It. This was the book that ended up in court, the Goldman family prevailing, and wresting the potential monetary gains from O. J. Simpson. Somehow, based on the notoriety of the case, I had assumed that the president of Beaufort would be a pretty hard nosed S.O.B. The fans of O. J. (all three of them) argued vigorously that he should retain the rights to the book, meanwhile the Goldman family were seen by many as accepting 'blood money.
  • Are You A Computer Addict? - What did people do before computers, anyway? I can’t imagine! But let’s be real. With the computer and internet so prevalent today, it’s no wonder that many people feel they couldn’t live without it. Recently, my computer needed to be repaired. You would have thought I lost my right arm. I thought I was going to go insane! Fortunately, my best friend offered me the use of her computer so I could submit some articles that were due, as well as check my email so I didn’t have six hundred of them to sort through when I finally got my computer back.
  • The Old Testament: The Septuagint Or LXX - After the Northern Kingdom (Israel) was captured by the Assyrians (722 BC) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah) was destroyed by the Babylonians (586 BC) the Jewish population was deported. Many returned to their homeland upon their release, but others spread throughout the world. Far removed from Judea, many Jews lost their Hebrew mastery as Greek became their main language. This created a growing need for a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures. Alexandria, Egypt, held the largest Jewish community of that era and was also a great center of Greek learning.
  • The Egg Is Empty! - My kids love a good Easter egg hunt. And, I’ll admit, I love to give them one.
  • You Are Not Perfect! - How many people do you know who are perfect and never make a mistake? Thoughts of past failures can be very defeating.

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