694 articles related to "religion"

Psalm 91:Access the Power in Prayer

When faced with violence, danger and uncertainty, people of faith and prayer have turned to Psalm 91 for strength and encouragement. With great stress, the mind can go a bit wacky with fretting, fear, negative self-talk. You've probably noticed!...

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Stop Arguing About Water Baptism

As a young fellow I was fascinated with the Bible and had a very strong desire to know as much about the word of God as I could. My parents purchased a children's Bible for me and it quickly became my most prized possession. I would read all of...

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Saint Frances of Rome and Purgatory

Saint Frances of Rome and Purgatory From Visions of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory   St. Frances is led to the deepest Dungeon of Purgatory The Angel brought Frances to the lowest level of Purgatory, to a a cavern filled with a roaring fire, its r...

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So, Am I a Reductionist?

A few weeks ago I wrote a post on my blog entitled "Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up?" In the post I talked about how America, being a trendy nation, seems to have a gospel to fit just about every corresponding trend in society. For the materiali...

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Why Pastors Should Blog

As more and more people turn to the internet for information and inspiration, it has become increasingly important for pastors to have an online presence. One of the most effective ways for pastors to reach their congregations and connect with new fo...

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Ignatius Of Loyola Forms The Society Of Jesus - The Jesuits

The Company of Jesus takes their solemn vows The first draft of their Constitution was approved and it was time for the little company to elect a superior. Ignatius called all the members in Italy, to come together for this holy purpose, during the ...

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Saint Catherine Of Siena Goes To Avignon, France

Catherine wrote many letters to the Pope, pleading the case of Florence. It was always as if she were writing to an old friend, very personally, very lovingly, or as to a father, calling him "Babbo Mio," (my daddy), never intimidated yet respectful o...

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God's Abundant Blessings: 5 Steps To Enjoying More Of Them

God loves us and wants to bless us abundantly, but we often choose to suffer instead of enjoying His blessings. We live in a sinful world and suffering is a part of life. But that doesn't mean that God wants our lives to be full of pain and cons...

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We Gather Together

Today marks the beginning of the Group of Eight, or G8 Summit, a meeting of leaders from the world's wealthiest industrialized nations to discuss global economic and development issues. Germany, led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, hosts France, the...

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Spiritual Growth Challenge of Modern Times

To grow spiritually in a world defined by power, money, and influence is a Herculean task. Modern conveniences such as electronic equipments, gadgets, and tools as well as entertainment through television, magazines, and the web have predisposed us t...

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