Our Lady of Sorrows by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, “To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood. When a man loves a woman, he has to become worthy of…| Veil of Veronica
Hard to forgive? “I won’t forgive. And I won’t forget.” Like hot lava spewing from a live volcano, those confessions usually flow from a heart that’s been broken or crushed. Victims of violence, hatred, or even life’s accidental losses often have difficulty seeing beyond the hurt or the pain. Who can blame them? No one wants to walk in their shoes. And no one wants to make heartache their best friend. But what if that’s you? You’ve been wounded beyond repair, but the scars beg...| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
The day my life changed, I was only eight. I didn't know everything--nothing, really--but I was old enough for my life to be changed forever.| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
God And The Declaration Of Independence| Biblical Authority Ministries
Shirt by Love in Faith This morning I woke up and put on a t-shirt that says, “I will sing of the goodness of God.” (Psalm 89:1). In all honesty I truly am grateful for the goodness of …| Ordinary People Extraordinary God
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
In June my website, which was previously called ‘Happiness of Being’, was renamed ‘Sri Ramana Teachings’, so in August this blog was likewise renamed, and the respective URLs were also changed accordingly. Since the homepage had hardly changed since the website was launched in 2006, it was also in need of updating, so I have drafted a new homepage with a more detailed introduction to and overview of Bhagavan’s teachings, which I hope to post within the next few days, and in the mean...| Sri Ramana Teachings
There was a time when money was simply a servant, a means of exchange, a way to trade bread for milk, labor for shelter, and skills for survival. It was a tool, not a master. But somewhere along the line, the servant became the ruler. We began to confuse price with value. The more expensive,…| rochemamabolo
Discover how Jesus’s prayer in John 17 reveals the foundation for true biblical unity, and learn how the Church can stay united in a divided world.| Greg Stier
This is probably the most ignored section of the Bible. This section of the Bible is called the Torah, also commonly called the Books of Law; or Old Testament| Rethink
I have heard it said that some miracles are just normal events that happen at unusual times. In other words, sometimes it’s not the occurrence of the event but the timing of when it happens that is a special moment. Several years ago I was driving to Durham in my Toyota RAV 4 to meet … More Two White Butterflies and a TR6| joyful2beeblogs
I think most everyone who knows me knows that I am a Christian. I believe that the Creator, God, Spirit or however you know Spirit loves his creation, whatever method was used to create it. I believe our mission is to spread that love and try to help others as the Creator loves and helps … More A Modern Psalm By Melodie Elaine Estes| joyful2beeblogs
Dear all at IPC, I was recently with an elderly friend who I visit. When I arrived he was unusually agitated, getting up to check the windows were shut, muttering to himself, feeling cold and then …| Paul Levy
For followers of Jesus, our union with Christ is our new and lasting identity. And yet, seeking to live godly lives is not for the fainthearted. For many who pursue sexual integrity in thought and life, it can often seem like three steps forward, one step backward, on repeat. But God meets us in that... The post 40 Years of Ministry & Eight Lessons about Gender and Sexuality appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
Because I’ve been working multiple stressful jobs for the past year, I suddenly hit a wall last week. Luckily, I already planned to take a week break from my day job. Since Steve and I didn’t have the energy to organize a trip to Paris, we ended up staying at home. Which was precisely what … Continue reading It’s a Bed Rotting, Drinking, Self-Care Kinda Day: Five For Friday, September 26, 2026| Apt. 11d
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a national tragedy, an unmistakable symptom of civic decay. Kirk’s murder deserves clear condemnation. But condemnation need not include canonization. Kirk’s shock-j…| Footnotes2Plato
A Sijo they believe he knows all things so, he foresaw grief—and made it; they believe he rules all things so, causes every child's death; they believe he fills all things so, dwells where all cruelty reigns d’Verse: Perspective and Pronouns At d’Verse, we are encouraged to write poems from a perspective different than our… Continue reading Either A, or: B→| The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱
How many times have we heard “For we walk by faith, not by sight?” We know those words by heart even if we do not know where they are found. That statement, found in 2 Corinthians 5:7, is part of a lengthy discussion by Paul. It is, therefore, helpful to examine the larger context. The… Read More “We Do Not Lose Heart” — Ron Harper|
A foundational truth mankind has struggled with since the garden of Eden is the fact that God is God and mankind is not. It was not happenstance that the old serpent tempted Eve with the words, “For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will… Read More Christ Built The Right Church The Right Way — Steve Vice|
On October 24, 2024, a debate was held on the campus of Faulkner University in connection with the Faulkner Bible Lectureship: “Is Gambling Morally Acceptable?” Affirming this was William J. Pascrell III, lobbyist for the Princeton Public Affairs Group, located in New Jersey. Denying was David W. Hester, Professor of New Testament for the V.… Read More The Hester-Pascrell Debate On Gambling — David W. Hester, Ph.D.|
There are few sections of Scripture as enigmatic as the opening verses of Genesis 6. One of the mysteries of this passage concerns the Nephilim, a group of individuals whose precise identity has el…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Overgrown Hobbit had one that she sent in as a Friday question, but I think needs its own discussion: Any account of any [Professional liars’ activity, particularly where the consequences of lying are rare and the rewards are great] activity has holes, by virtue of it being an account of [Said functionally corrupt] human activity. … Continue reading "The Universality of Stoyak"| Founding Questions
There is an often neglected discipline in the Christian life: Meditation. Meditation should be the duty of every serious Christian man and woman. “but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day …| Aliens and Pilgrims
I asked God for advice, and he said, “OK. Change.” I replied, “No, no, there you go again misunderstanding my requests!” Warning: If you ask God for guidance, he’s going to tell you to change. This is why prayer is so … Continue reading → The post Warning: Prayer Is Dangerous! first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
I had a different post topic in mind for this week, but I keep thinking about Charlie Kirk’s murder on September 10. I didn’t follow any of his work, but it’s a tragic and heartbr…| Like An Anchor
Granted, some will argue that you can distract your mind with music, movies, novels, etc., and that is true, but those things do not foster trust in the Author of the Bible. Memorizing scripture is…| A Tree Firmly Planted
Explore the deeper truth behind “All men are created equal” — a timeless reflection on human dignity, equality, and the moral compass of humanity.| Life Inspiration
Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville who knows what it means to face enemies in mortal combat. He is a Gulf War veteran and former U.S. Army helicopter pilot. That military training, combined with is knowledge of spiritual warfare, led him to found Liber Christo, a movement ... The post Spiritual Warfare: Putting on the Armor of God appeared first on The New American.| Video - The New American
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She broke her promise. She vowed to love, respect, and stay faithful to her husband—for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, till death parted them. But she was enticed by…| Kindle Afresh
He discussed the differences between Americans openly, honestly, peacefully, and respectfully—and did it better than anyone else in America.| The American Mind
Next Monday, September 29, will mark three years since Ezra left this earth. Grief is disorienting in that at times, three years feels like an eternity and in other ways, it seems as if we lost him a few weeks ago. I’m not sure my mind can comprehend quite yet that it will be three […]| Faithful Paradox
It’s rather alluring, the belief that some outside force can swoop in from above and set everything right. Whether we call that entity God, or Super(wo)man, or “they,” we love to quickly and easily release our agency for the sake of not having to do any work. We imagine that at Judgement Day God will […]| Frozen Toothpaste
It is important to recognize that the Christian life can be a series of ups and downs, confidence and doubts. However, the faith that God gives us in Jesus Christ is (praise God!) not based on our feelings or even on our faithfulness. Neither is God’s love toward us. This is important to remember, because discouragement is one of the most effective tools in Satan’s bag of tricks. In times, however, when I find myself (or at least feel to be) spiritually cold, it helps when I get back to t...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
When Jesus knew that his hour had come… he loved them to the end (John 13:1). The gospels are not only filled with actions and with history—they are also filled with romance. The romance of Jesus’ love for his Church. We all want a passionate romance with the kind of person that will love you even when you wake up in the morning with bad breath or no makeup; even if you have an accident and become physically disfigured; even when you get old and forgetful; even when this person finds ou...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Imagine you are about to move to a new area. Not just a new location, but a whole new part of the world—surrounded by a new culture and new faces, and without any familiar friends or contacts. Besides the personal, emotional challenges of such a move there would obviously be some significant spiritual challenges to anticipate. Whatever spiritual habits you have in place will be changed or challenged; the fellow Christians by whom you’ve been encouraged and to whom you’ve been accountabl...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The apostle Peter writes to hurting and persecuted Christian believers, who have been “scattered” from their homes and familiar surroundings, and tells them to cast all their anxieties on God knowing that God cares for them (1 Peter 5:7). This is not some puff piece, or academic lecture, or thoughtless encouragement. Peter is communicating to real people, in real pain, and giving them real comfort. God cares about you! We tend to think the opposite when things are going badly in our lives...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Meditation on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 21, 2025 How many of you have ever ridden in a sailboat? How many of you have rowed a boat? It’s a lot of work to row a boat, isn’t it? Which would you rather do? Sail or row? Continue reading "Pray for Everyone"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Philemon First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 7, 2025 My mom and I just returned from our cruise, traveling from Norway to The Netherland…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 I was reading about how Maria Esperanza … Continue reading →| Veil of Veronica
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 I know it has been awhile since I posted anything. I have spent my time praying and pondering all th…| Veil of Veronica
Lessons from 9/11 remind us that we will never be the same. But here are ten positive lessons we can still learn from this tragedy:| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Getting Started On God’s Existence| Biblical Authority Ministries
The Squad I’ve been thinking quite a bit about Charlie Kirk lately, and his assassination. It’s no surprise that as the holes get filled in, there is more and more sexual perversion coming to light — Tyler Robinson, his assassin, had a male lover, embroiled in some version of the hopped up hormonal soup the … Continue reading Fearless| It's About Empathy – Connection Ties Us Together
I’m trying to balance my focus on the psychedelics movement with writing and content that covers a far broader array of topics (AKA my interests!). But this last week, the stars aligned for there to be a strong focus on the topic of psychedelics, with my first TGC (USA) article being released as well as … Continue reading A Double Dose of Psychedelics Content→| Phil's Scribblings
This past Sunday, I had the chance to preach at a church in Georgetown, KY. My friend, Andy Waldroup, has pastored this church for a long time, and I was privileged to visit and open the Bible with…| Theology Along the Way
I don’t understand why the name of God was so important to the Israelites. I thought God’s name was simply “God.”| Franciscan Media
It seems that a lot of what I post here are comments, often critical ones, on something Bishop Robert Barron has said or written. This may give one the impression that I dislike the bishops views and insights, which could not be further from the truth. I greatly admire him and his work, and highlyContinue reading "Laws of Spiritual Dynamics"| Thomistic Philosophy Page
The snake was subtle. He didn’t try to advertise the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. There were no blaring headlines or marketing campaigns set in motion to […] The post The Snake and the Trees appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
Andrew Murray wrote: "Do not think of your love to Him, but of His great Love to you ...Meditate on this day and night until you have the assurance: He loves me unspeakably." Be grounded in "First Love", and then without any self effort, His unfailing Love will be shed abroad in your heart to those around you, making manifest the God of Love Who alone can destroy the works of the devil. In 5 simple words: "Just let God love you!"| GGWO Church Baltimore
Growing up in the 50’s, I wasn’t around black kids much since sadly they went to separate schools, churches, and lived in different neighborhoods then. But I lived part of my childhood …| joyful2beeblogs
Christian Good Morning Messages: Simply waking up to a brand new day is reason enough to express gratitude. By sending these Christian good morning messages with inspirational quotes to your friends, loved ones, or anyone else, you will be able to inspire them. They will be aware that they are in your thoughts and will […]| Dreams Quote
Good Morning God Blessings Quotes: Even if you have everything in life, God is still with you. The same is true if you have nothing in life. God is in charge of our lives and everything else in this world. Then how could your mornings be without good morning quotes for God?! This good morning […]| Dreams Quote
Mythos is built around a set of assumptions about what is important, relevant, fitting, and proper, AKA themes.| Σ Frame
Beloved, have you felt so hopeless over your sin that you’ve forgotten the forbearance of God? You told yourself it would be the last time. You cried out to God, begged for strength, and for a while, you tasted freedom. But temptation came and, in a moment, it all fell apart. Once again, you gave... The post The Forbearance of God: Hope for the Hopeless appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
We all watched in sorrow and disbelief this week as the events in Utah played out endlessly across every news outlet. Charlie Kirk, a passionate advocate for reason, Christ’s enduring love, and a return to civil discussion of controversial issues, […] The post A Lion Unleashed appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Turning Point USA is the life work of Charlie Kirk. Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of […] The post Turning Point USA – Changing a Generation appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 (ESV) I don’t know about you, but the world can seem pretty unstable right now. One glance at the …| all things faithful
Yeshua and the Children Today is our Fall kick-off event, celebrating our upcoming season that places children and youth at the forefront in this church. Christianity is actually rooted in elevatin…| Hebrew Word Lessons
Anger is a right response to evil, but we must reject unrestrained rage and choose righteous indignation that motivates prayer, reflection, and action toward real justice.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
All murders are tragic and unconscionable, but some seem to signal a kind of inflection point in social life, especially when it comes to our ability to engage in public discourse on highly contentious topics. That’s the way many people, including myself, feel about the killing of Charlie Kirk.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
…About Charlie Kirk’s assassination. I’m back in Japan for a few months. My wife and I are up in the Japan Alps, where fall has already arrived. The Christian population in Japan …| Handwritings on the Wall
We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary. The world — indeed, the universe — is charged with grandeur. Everything speaks of its beauty, power, and purpose — of its exquisite and Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
I’ve noticed that I have a tendency toward a corrective bent in my teachings and studies, even in articles that don’t come across as correcting the reader. If I hear something that I th…| Like An Anchor
In 2005, Marguerite Perrin became a viral sensation after appearing on the TV show ‘Trading...| Protestia
Our lives are mists that appear for a little while, then vanish| My little corner of the world
In Ephesians 3:14-19, Paul gives us four specific prayer requests he had for the people of God. And all of them center around the person and work of Jesus Christ: that Christ’s Spirit give you strength, as Christ lives in you by faith, giving you an ever-deepening, familiar knowledge of Christ-love, that you may enjoy the very best, the fullness, of what God has to offer: Jesus! All this, Paul says, so that you and I will experience—along with every child of God—the infinite love of Chr...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
We sometimes make the mistake of thinking we must choose between knowledge and passion; but in fact the two feed each other, especially in relation to Jesus (2 Peter 3:11-18). The more we learn about Jesus, the more we will love and trust him; on the other hand, it is impossible to genuinely love or| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
From the outset of any discussion about God, his being, and his attributes, there must be the open admission that we cannot possibly fully comprehend an infinite God with our simple and finite minds. Yet, because God has revealed certain things about himself in his Word, the Bible, we must strive to| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
We’ve seen in this series on 1 Corinthians that the church in Corinth gave too much honor to men of higher learning and homiletic ability. This is why, while rebuking them for their cliquish devot…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight explores the origin story of the Joker, a supervillain who thrives on mayhem and moral chaos. One of the film’s most memorable scenes occurs when the Joker confr…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
From time to time, I’m asked about the practice of lifting one’s hands up high and closing their eyes while singing, praying, and listening to the preacher in a worship service. People wonder if i…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
What does it really mean to be lost? What a topic! It is a subject of utmost importance, and is also a topic that can be taken many different directions while still arriving at the same final concl…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Women have re-interpreted sacred texts, stepped into leadership roles, and created alternative communities.| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
In the Rules Cyclopedia, there is a section on anti-magic that explains what is is in terms of RC Basic D&D game. And in that explanation, is brings up that all creatures on the prime material plane are made of four components: matter, time, energy, and thought, but that creatures in the astral plane might lack one of those components. Here is the passage below:| I Cast Light!
My pastor sends the text for the message out before Sunday. To keep my Greek fresh, I like to translate it. I often find little nuggets that I don’t see when I just read it in English. I’m going to…| The Slasher Pastor
Trending news becomes next week’s ancient history. We need something (or someone) that does not change, and yet remains true, powerful, and life-giving. This is precisely why it is good for Christians to consider the immutability of God. | Living Theologically
Dear all at IPC, One of the great struggles of the Christian life is when situations don’t change, when there is the realisation that unless God powerfully intervenes in an unusual way, things are …| Paul Levy
For me, this is perhaps one of the best books I have ever read—and I have read a LOT of books! On page 4, Pete sets the stage by stating that the Bible is not a divine instruction manual or … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Sometimes I get the objection from inerrantists that ‘God would not leave us a defective Bible’. This assumes, of course, that God has somehow given us a ‘Bible’ in the first place. It diminishes the contributions of the individual writers … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Earlier we discussed that Angry God is a foundational harmful belief because it gives rise to other misguided, harmful beliefs. We can say the same about Inerrancy and for the same reason. In fact, the two are closely connected. Inerrancy leads … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 (ESV) Have you ever stopped to look at your life and think, “Wow… God has given me all this”? Not just […] The post All This appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you’ve ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when …| all things faithful
Sky-Stuff pt4… THICK DARKNESS/GLOOM: araphel (Strong’s 6205); ephah (Strong’s 5890), ophel (Strong’s 652) There are three Hebrew words that are synonyms (different words, same meaning) for the image of thick, gloomy, darkness. They are a’raphel, ophel, and ephah. It was meant to represent far more than just darkness in the sky (although some translators fail… Continue reading A’raphel, ophel, and ephah: THICK GLOOMY DARKNESS (Sky stuff Pt.4)| Hebrew Word Lessons
Paul in Athens As many of you know, the three of us, Fisher-Langilles, recently returned from a vacation to the Mediterranean. We traveled to Greece, Turkey, Malta and Italy, covering many of the locations that the Apostle Paul visited. Going to the places that Paul visited, or lived in, has given me a whole new… Continue reading Sermon: Paul in Athens| Hebrew Word Lessons
Have you heard the news? Mel Gibson’s sequel to The Passion of the Christ, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is planned to be released in 2027. With Jim Caviezel reprising his role as Jesus, the first part is scheduled for Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and the second part for Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.| Catholic Stand
Our church hosts a monthly prayer night where we pray for healing for those in our body who are suffering. If I’m honest, I’ve found that attending is harder for me than I would have an…| Faithful Paradox
All of us have heard of grace, but do you know how it's powerful truth applies to your life? Let's look at exacly what is God's grace.| Rethink
One of the phrases that I’ve been praying a lot over the past year since my baby was born is, “We’re in your hands, Lord, and that’s a good place to be.” It’s no…| Like An Anchor
Everyday, you can see the beauty of God's creation, from the moutnain tops to the shining seas, beauty is everywhere.| Me and My Captain
I begin by thanking Fr. John Jillions for responding (https://publicorthodoxy.org/2025/08/22/response-to-edith-humphrey/) to my paper, (https://edithmhumphrey.com/2025/07/14/experience-prophetic-faithfulness-and-orthodoxy/), even if he has mistaken or missed some of my major points. I am sorry that he found my tone “strident,” but am glad that he has taken it as an example of “vigorous debate” by someone of conviction. I apologizeContinue reading "On Holy Tradition, Development in...| Edith M. Humphrey
“Today marks 3000 days since we were separated from Sarah.” Those are the incomprehensible words of the text my husband sent me this morning. It took my breath away to read it. I don…| Listening to Him
Meditation on Hebrews 11:29-12:2 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverence Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 17, 2025 Any golf fans in here? Any golfers? I admit that I don’t know much about the sport. I have never played golf before. Well, only miniature golf. My husband persuaded me to watch a new American sports comedyContinue reading "Run the Race of Faith!"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Luke 12: 32-34 and Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 10, 2025 My healing journey continued this week. I am feeling better than I did a week ago and certainly better than two weeks ago, when I first hurt my back cleaning up my yard. SeveralContinue reading "Faith: Conviction of Things Not Seen"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation onLuke 12:13-21 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 3, 2025 Art by Stushie We had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Davidsen’s Eagle Scout Court of H…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
