What’s the Next Step after Outrage?

Mark 11:26. “Then your Father in heaven will forgive your sins.” (Contemporary English Version) We all want to be forgiven but we aren’t so sure that we need to, want to, or can forgive others. Because of course, what they did to us was worse then the sins we did to them or to other people in our lives. Deep down, we know there are many people we need to forgive, even though they do not deserve it. It is interesting to me that the key word for today seems to be the word “outraged.”... Read more »

Doing The Lords Work

Finding the Lord and welcoming the Holy Spirit into your heart can change your life. It can fill you with a peace that is unexplainable. However, as Christians we are compelled to take action once we have come to know the Lord. If you are a believer, you must take action and share your faith with others. When you evangelize, you are becoming a shining light to the world and a disciple doing the Lord’s work. What does this action involve? You have to live it. You need to both talk the talk... Read more »

The Top Ten Myths About Prayer

Prayer is difficult. Surely God doesn’t listen to me. I really don’t know how to pray. These nagging questions are simply myths about prayer. 1. It’s hard to pray. That’s what is so much fun about a myth. It’s easy to show the truth through it. Praying is easy. Like anything else, if you want to do it really well, okay, that will take a little time. But, think of all the prayers that will be answered on your way to getting good at it. Whew. Also, and this is... Read more »

Jesus Changed My Life

If Jesus was suppose to be a warrior king, then why did He come as a peacemaker? Why did Jesus associate with the poor, prostitutes, tax collectors and those who were considered to be sinners? Why was Jesus crucified when all He did was good works during His lifetime? Many great theologians of the Bible try to answer these questions by asking even more questions. They wondered why a man who could heal the sick and perform many miracles would come and not a warrior who would drive the Roman government... Read more »

The Enhanced Power of Prayer Through Technology

There is no doubt that prayer is powerful. It is the first way that we as Christians communicate with our creator. When many of us band together and pray to God, we can make real changes in this world that we live in. With technology, prayer is mighty and spreads much further than we ever dreamed possible. Why Praying Is Hard For Some People Prayer means making yourself totally vulnerable in order to submit yourself to God. Most people like to feel in control of their situations, and it is human... Read more »

Poems for Deceased Friends - How to Get Relief from Grief

Can poems for deceased friends help you grieve better? After all, when a loved one passes away, should you really try to remember them? The answer is yes - your relatives and friends are a part of who you are. You need prayers and compassion of others. You thirst to see your precious friend or family member who has departed living on earth. You wish to understand what she may be experiencing or how he might still be present to you. Missing his or her physical presence is hard to take. When a spouse,... Read more »

Poems for Deceased Family Members

Does reading and praying poems for deceased family members really help?? When a loved brother, sister, mother or father passes away, you need prayers and compassion. You hunger after seeing your precious friend or family member who is no longer with you. You desire to know how she is doing or where he is. The agony of missing his or her physical presence it is sometimes too painful to endure. Losing a spouse, child or friend when death happens is a difficult time. When those special people die,... Read more »

Minstering To Your Coworkers

Every day, we are given the opportunity to share our faith with the people in our lives. We spend a good amount of our time at work and we are likely to spend more time with our coworkers than many of our family and friends. When you make the decision to evangelize at work, it is critical that you remember to be respectful to both your coworker, and to your employers. When you hear others around you whining and complaining about their job or their personal life, don’t join in the negativity.... Read more »

Managing Your Fears and Anxieties With The Help of God

Dealing with fear and anxiety can be very difficult. As a result, using the help of God can be very effective in managing your fears. With this in mind, here are some suggestions on how a person can use the help of God in his or her own struggles. The first step a person should do is to start talking and praying to God. A person can go to church or to a quiet place during the day to tell God that they are having a problem. They should tell God how they feel and ask God for some of his help. A person... Read more »

God Is Stronger Than Your Fears And Anxieties

At times, our fears and anxieties may seem too powerful to overcome, however there is one person who is stronger than your fears and that is the power of God. God can be a powerful ally in overcoming our fears, however a person must know where to begin. The key is to talk to God about your problem and then use him as your main foundation in overcoming your fears. A person can go to church or to a quiet place during the day to tell God that they are having a problem. They should tell God how they... Read more »