This article is about the modern translation of the Lord's Prayer and the reasons for using it in public services at church.
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Posted on December 31, 2008 by Steve the ChristianJamatkhana
Posted on December 31, 2008 by FarshidThe word jamatkhana means communal house or communal gathering place. The Persian word khana means house or place, such as khana'i chaslm (the socket of the eyes), khana'i zumbur (a bee-hive) or khana'i murgh (a bird's nest). The Jamatkhana is a concrete expression of the response to the beliefs that are an integral part of Ismailism. It represents the physical space in which the community gathers together in a shared process of communication. The thrust of this shared communication is undertake...
Ganesh Symbolism
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Chip TolaneyA introduction to the symbolism behind the physical attributes of Hindu God Ganesh
Introduction to Buddhism
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Chip TolaneyAn easy introduction to the origin, meaning and teachings of Buddha.
Joshua: Did The Sun Stand Still
Posted on December 30, 2008 by drjcpDid the sun really stand still on Joshua's long day. Read a biblical and scientific explanation from a Scientist and Theologican.
Religious And Christian Audio Books
Posted on December 30, 2008 by suegoldThese Christian audio books provide religious knowledge in a very user friendly manner. These are great for all the people who do not want to give up their religious pursuits but are faced with a crunch of time because of their hectic life style. You must be wondering what a Christian audio book actually is, an audio book is a narrator reading a particular book. These types of files can be found on CDs, cassettes, you can also download them from the internet.
Criticism: A Biblical Perspective
Posted on December 30, 2008 by drjcpCriticism has been labeled as the sweetest sin. This seems to be true if we evaluate it by the amount of criticism and gossip in which the children of God indulge. However, the end is only bitter. In this article the author challenges his readers to recognize the true nature of this sin and flee from it.
Jesus Creates the Revelation Outline
Posted on December 30, 2008 by jKobzeffCome study of the Book of Revelation and discover the most comprehensive end-times prophecy ever revealed to man. Learn the Revelation.
The Beauty of Baptism Invitations
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Jeff FainWhat would the Christian life be devoid of baptism? Sad, joyous, fruitless are some of the adjectives that people might conjure up in response to an answer to this question. The sad fact of it is that baptism seems pretty rigorous on the surface.
Baptism Invitations with no Understanding of Baptism
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Jeff FainA wise teacher once instructed his young Christian student to ask why he wanted to get baptized in the first place. There was tension between the two while the young student pondered it for days, then weeks, and finally months.
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Baptism Invitations for Christian Baptism
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Jeff FainBaptism invitations are illustrative of the Christian's initiation into the Christian life. The invitations feature scenes from the New Testament, religious symbols like angels, doves, birds, and other animals, and the beautiful picture of Jesus Christ.
Guide to Understanding The Bible with Confidence
Posted on June 11, 2009 by Francis HirakSome people think that understanding the Bible is just too hard and therefore never even try to develop a deeper understanding of it’s meanings and truths. As Christians, we are promised an interpreter who is the Holy Spirit who will reveal the meaning to us. The benefits of this understanding go beyond just an understanding of the Scriptures alone, it will help us understand life as well and let us reap the full benefits of an intimate relationship with our Creator.
Christening Invitations Open Up A Lot of Goodness
Posted on January 8, 2009 by Jeff FainChristenings are now very popular in the modern world's mindset. Christenings are frequent to see at church services after or before the main sermons are finished. It's like a baptism, but for a child, youth, infant, toddler, or newborn. The parents, relatives, and friends of the infant are present to see the baby becoming baptized. It's a joyous time for all involved.
Buddhism
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniBuddhism is a philosophy and religion that is based on the teachings Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha who lived in what is now Northern India and Nepal between the years 563 and 483 BCE. Buddhism continued to spread from this region into Southeast, Central and East Asia, as well as Easter Europe over the following two millennia. There is some amount of controversy among scholars of religion as to whether or not Buddhism should be considered a religion. Which, naturally, is complicated with ques
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Invitations - Acceptable Etiquette
Posted on May 26, 2009 by Jeff FainYour Bar or Bat Mitzvah will be a once in a lifetime event for you. It is your transformation from youth to adulthood. This can be a time to pull those that are close to you together, whether friends or family, and the key to getting that ball rolling all starts with great Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations.
Sid Roth greets Eddie Rogers
Posted on August 20, 2009 by Sid RothSID : hello, Sid Roth here. Welcome to my world, where it's naturally mystical. My guest, Eddie Rogers, literally had an angel pour liquid gold all over him, and he was changed forever. You'd be changed forever. If you just saw an angel, you'd be changed forever. Eddie, you had several attempts on your life, one in particular in which you almost drowned. Tell me about that. EDDIE : exactly. When I was about four years old, I slid into a ditch that was full of water. Went und...
Jacob & Esau - two brothers at war
Posted on May 9, 2007 by David B smithGenesis 25:19-34 Jacob & Esau We gather together today in the wake of the terrible terrorist attacks in London - violence that I suspect has left none of us unaffected. Tony Blair said, “They will never succeed in destroying what we hold dear" , and it's hard not to admire his resilience, even though we recognise, I think, that the root of the problem is not an anonymous 'they' who simply want to destroy all that we hold dear, and more than there is an axis of evil that simply wants to destro...
Christian Organizations and Programs: How They Can Help the Needy
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle...Are you interested in volunteering your time or donating your money to a Christian organization? If you are, you may be looking for more information. Many first time volunteers and donors wonder exactly how Christian organizations and programs help those in need. For more information, you will want to continue reading on.
Painful Memories: What To Do?
Posted on December 29, 2008 by drjcpAlmost everyone has some memories that are painful. The way one responds to these memories will dictate what these memories will do to that person. In this article the author explains the consequences of harboring bitterness over such memories. Six suggestions are also offered to solve the problem.
Jesus Creates the Revelation Outline
Posted on December 30, 2008 by jKobzeffCome study of the Book of Revelation and discover the most comprehensive end-times prophecy ever revealed to man. Learn the Revelation.
