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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.
  • 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. If you've ever wondered how you can raise your credit score and get on your way to owning the home or car of your dreams, you'll find this brief review of particular interest and quite possibly the answer to your problems.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. You can't stop every possible distraction in the room, but you can make sure YOU are not the distraction. Let me give you two ways that you can be a huge distraction to your students. First, get rid of anything that "amplifys" your nervous tics. True story: One Sunday morning, I was really zinging this lesson out, totally "on," and full of zeal.
  • 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?

  • 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. Know the objectives 2. Plan Questions and Interaction Let's look at each of these in more detail.
  • 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. So, is the idea of an Animated Kid's Bible so far fetched? Not really when you consider that animation is the most artistic and highest form of illustration that exists in these contemporary times. Furthermore illustration has been part of telling the story of the Bible to children since mankind has been able to document images. Children love to be told stories, give them crayons and they will create pictures, play them a song and they will sing and dance to it, tell them a story and they will listen.
  • 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!
  • 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? Is the Bible sufficient in itself to teach us all we need to know about God and His will for our lives? And how do we know for sure that we can trust the Bible fully? These critical questions are answered by the Bible itself. The Bible tells us many things about itself, but there are four things in particular that help us come to a firm conviction that the Bible can be trusted as the final authority in all matters of faith.
  • 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. Who among us is in need of Absolute Life, Ascension Lifestyle and or Resurrection Power???
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 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. With the Bible we get to read and know about the stories of how much God loves us.
  • 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.
  • 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. A bad credit history or bad credit habits will place "black marks" on your credit profile. These include things such as late payments, having an account assigned to a collection agency, and of course bankruptcy. Establishing good credit habits and therefore a good credit rating will improve your credit worthiness. This will be reflected in potential lenders offering you substantially lower interest rates and better deals on credit offers.
  • 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. They also stand on scriptures that talk about prosperity and financial wealth and see results in their lives. Praise God for this!
  • 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. Here are three creative options you can explore: 1. Auditorium-style seating arrangement Many church rooms are set up in rows and ranks of rows. While this puts you at the center of attention, that can actually hinder interaction and dialogue. If the group is smaller, don't let them spread out.
  • 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. As the pastor began with the familiar words "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world...
  • 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. How much do you pray *during* your teaching time? Paul commanded us to pray continually (1 Thess 5:17), right? The reality is that you may be really pumped as you teach. Your brain is going 400 mph. Your adrenals are zooming, the sweat is going. "Pray now, are you kidding me?
  • 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.
  • 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. Truth has always been universal.
  • 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.
  • 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!!! This revolutionary standard of enlightened understanding is closer than you might have guessed. It stands apart from all others by integrating quantum dynamics with traditional church vocabulary as well as common language. You will not be given the exact mathematics but you will be given the opportunity to put the pieces together for yourself.
  • 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. I don't really like to call it the "school day" because it is actually a "life day", how we spend our life. We spend about one hour first thing doing Bible verse and Bible. Aaron reads the verse chosen for the day and reviews the verses from the previous days. He doesn't have to say them word for word, paraphrasing is ok.
  • 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?
  • 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. And if we all came from a single woman, it is also very likely that we descended from a single man: Adam and Eve. What about Noah and the flood?
  • 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.
  • 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. Then it was back to my normal routine where I apply most of my energy. If that is true, I decided, I needed to learn how to get more out of everyday living. Do you feel the same? I admit it's a challenge. Sometimes daily routines are dull and boring, and at times downright discouraging.
  • 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. Our sense of justice would not stand for the innocent being wrongly accused. The next morning, though, my perspective of the incident changed.
  • 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? Because the way you handle your checking account will also be reflected in your credit report.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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. So many times, our past failures, mistakes and shortcomings hinder us from receiving God's promises. No, we are not perfect; we don't always measure up and we often fall short. That's why we needed a savior who not only paid the price for our eternal life but also paid the price for our sins. Just as eternal life is freely given, so also is forgiveness. But, many times Christians measure their worth and value to God by how they live their lives. That is a trap, because since no one is perfect and everyone falls short, eventually, over time, your worth and value to God in your mind will end up at zero.
  • Defining Jewish Identity - The Bible never approaches the subject of Jewish identity quite as directly as the Mishnah and only addresses it circuitously. The patriarch of Abraham for example, the founder of Biblical faith, does not appear until the end of chapter eleven in the book of Genesis, yet others with a relationship with God are mentioned before his appearance. The first eleven chapters of Genesis view the people groups introduced as aboriginal peoples defined by their location in a specific land. Egyptians are those in lived in Egypt, Chaldeans, those who lived in Babylon, etc.
  • Falling (Or Feeling) Out Of Love? - Love. Probably the most misused word in the English language. We “love” our kids, our dog, pizza, even certain television shows. But if we really want to learn about love, God’s Word is where we should turn.
  • More About Born Again and you part 2 - Romans 7:9 I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. 10. And the commandment, which was to bring life, I found to bring death. 11. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it killed me. 12. Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good. 13. Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not!
  • Jesus and the Rich Young Reprobate - I have a theory. It may sound ridiculous to some and elementary to others, but I suppose I'm entitled to throw across whatever hair-brained idea that comes across my overactive mind -as long as I have readers gullible enough to believe I have something intelligent to say. So here goes. My theory is that since the Bible says, "God is love", then that means He actually loves everybody. It's a simple idea really, but let me elaborate. My theory further says that if God loves everybody, then He must want everybody to be saved. I imagine there aren't too many who would take me to task on that, especially those who espouse the Christian faith, but let me take this thought one step further.
  • One Foot in Heaven - I have been accused of living my life with one foot in Heaven, my eyes focused on another country, my ears cocked to hear the sound of the trump of God (1 Thessalonians 4:16). My response has always been, "I surely hope so!" I have taken seriously Paul‘s assurance in 2 Timothy 4:8 (NIV) that there is a crown of righteousness awaiting those who long for His appearing.

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