704 articles on "religion"

Daily Meditation - Spiritual Support for Today's World

In days of old, spiritual life was separate from "regular life". People went to church or temple once a week, and then got on with the rest of their lives. Daily meditation was something that only nuns, priests, rabbis or monks did. In today's ...

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Christmas - The Spirit Of Commemoration?

All over the world, people celebrate Christmas. Although this holiday is obviously associated with the Christian faith, the date and customs are much older. In the very beginning of the Catholic Church, the heads of the church recognized it would be ...

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I Can Do All Things

In Philippians 4, the Apostle Paul spoke about his contentment in all circumstances, whether he found himself lacking or with plenty. He summed up the reason for this contentment in verse 13: Philippians 4:13 (NASB) I can do all things through Him ...

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Blood Is Man's Most Powerful Agent...Biologically & Spiritually (part 2)

In part 1 the parallel function of blood is shown for both the biological and the spiritual, pointing to a common Designer and Creator. Wholeness/ preservation of life, cleansing/purification/freedom, and healing were covered in part 1. These are par...

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Are People Allowed To Pray For Others in the UK?

As you are reading this, I can hear three different answers to my question. Some people are thinking yes, why not? Others are thinking rather not, I do not want to get involved in praying for people. And a third group is saying: why is the question r...

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The Russian Orthodox Church

The Soviets did everything they could to squelch religion. They destroyed churches, or turned them into everything from stables to movie theatres. Despite the efforts of the Soviets, the Russian people remained secretly devoted to the Russian Orthodo...

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Bible College: Lifestyle, Tips, Notes Before Applying

Your Bible College believes that every true Christian needs an uplifting, exemplary character. Inculcating Christian character is of great interest to Bible College administrators and staff, and they expect that you will maintain a set of values that...

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Is there really a Secret Rapture?

The secret rapture doctrine teaches that the coming of Jesus will be in two separate stages. The first, a secret rapture of the Church at the beginning of a seven year tribulation period followed by His glorious, audible, triumphant return to Earth a...

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Faith Is Not Something You Work On, Or Work Up!

When we get to know Christ, as is our privilege to know Him, our lives will be lives of continual obedience. Many people are confused as to the relationship between faith and works? Just how is one saved? "Believe in Jesus" is the common response. B...

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Saved By Faith Alone?

Professing Christians claimed that they were already saved because of their faith (alone) in Christ. They were not saved by their works but by their faith alone. Our question is, "Is this claim in accordance with the truth written on the Bible?". Is...

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