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Today in History: December 2, 1804, The Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte
In Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Napoleon I, the first Frenchman to hold the title of emperor in a thousand years.
The ceremony had started at nine a.m. when the Papal procession set out from the Tuileries. The procession was led by a bishop on a mule holding aloft the Papal crucifix. The Pope entered Notre Dame first, to the anthem Tu es Petrus, and took his seat on a throne near the high altar.
The two-part ceremony was held at different ends of Notre Dame to emphasize the disconnectedness of religious and secular facets. An unmanned balloon, ablaze with three thousand lights in an imperial crown pattern was launched from the front of Notre Dame during the celebration.
At the moment of the crowning when the Pope said, “Receive the imperial crown…” Napoleon unexpectedly turned and, forestalling the Pope, removed his laurel wreath and crowned himself and then crowned the kneeling Joséphine with a small crown surmounted by a cross, which he had first placed on his own head. At Napoleon’s enthronement the Pope said, “May God confirm you on this throne and may Christ give you to rule with him in his eternal kingdom”.
Limited in his actions, Pius VII proclaimed further the Latin formula “Vivat imperator in aeternum!” (May the Emperor live forever!), which was echoed by the full choirs in a Vivat, followed by “Te Deum”. With his hands on the Bible, Napoleon took the oath:
“I swear to maintain the integrity of the territory of the Republic, to respect and enforce respect for the Concordat and freedom of religion, equality of rights, political and civil liberty, the irrevocability of the sale of national lands; not to raise any tax except in virtue of the law; to maintain the institution of Legion of Honor and to govern in the sole interest, happiness and glory of the French people”.
After the oath the newly appointed herald of arms proclaimed loudly: “The thrice glorious and thrice august Emperor Napoleon is crowned and enthroned. Long live the Emperor!” During the people’s acclamations Napoleon, surrounded by dignitaries, left the cathedral while the choir sang “Domine salvum fac imperatorem nostrum Napoleonem”—”God save our Emperor Napoleon”.


Apparently, the forefather of the Protestant Reformation had a positive opinion of alchemy, and even saw alchemical metaphors in St. John’s Revelation.
According to Lyndy Abraham’s Dictionary of alchemical imagery:
“The science of alchemy I like well, and, indeed, ’tis the philosophy of the ancients. I like it not only for the profits it brings in melting metals, in decocting preparing, extracting, and distilling herbs, roots; I like it also for the sake of the allegory and secret signification, which is exceedingly fine, touching the resurrection of the dead at the last day. For, as in a furnace the fire extracts and separates from a substance the other portions, and carries upward the spirit, the life, the sap, the strength, while the unclean matter, the dregs, remain at the bottom, like a dead and worthless carcass; even so God, at the day of judgment, will separate all things through fire, the righteous from the ungodly.”
Well, he did use a rose and cross as his personal insignia.


Rev. Richard E. DeFord Associate Pastor, Katy Park Baptist Church, Sedalia
March 28, 2014
It is certainly an interesting time to be a Christian. During a recent, worldwide publicized event, Ken Ham, founding president and CEO of Answers in Genesis, debated Bill Nye the Science Guy on the topic “Is Creation a viable model of origins in today’s modern, scientific era?” The debate evolved, or was created, following inflammatory comments Nye made during a televised interview about the dangers of teaching Creationism for the education system.
During the debate, Nye was asked a question from the audience about the point when matter became life. Nye responded, “I don’t know! That’s why I get up in the morning.”
In an immediate, unscripted response, Ham responded, “Bill, there is a book for that.”
There is indeed a book. The Bible is a wonderful book that is the most purchased and also the most seldom read. Many “have” a Bible, but it can also be said that many do not “read” the Bible. The Bible deals with so many matters that science tries to prove or disprove.
But the Bible addresses far more than creation. The words of Ken Ham ring true for so many other topics. Struggling in your marriage? There is a book for that. Struggling financially? There is a book for that too. Struggling with despair, doubt, addiction, purpose, health, discouragement, fear? You guessed it, there is a book for all of those issues.
Wondering how you can go to heaven? This book tells us that God demonstrated his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. It tells us that we are saved by God’s grace, through faith in Him. And it is not of our own doing. It is a free gift from Him, lest we boast in how good we are.
Are you struggling with a wayward child? Yep, the Bible addresses that. Did someone betray you? You got it, there is a book for that.
So let this article be an encouragement to you. When you are struggling, God’s Word is a tremendous resource for you, as are many of the pastors in our community. In closing, let me quote the “other 3:16.” Many are familiar with the most famous verse in the Bible found at John 3:16, but 2 Timothy 3:16 is also a fabulous verse. It says:
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”


Time for some fun with biblical interpretation!
The Bible is a weird, psychedelic collection of books. Take for example Ezekiel Chapter 1, Verses 4-24. Is the author employing a parable/analogy to describe some event of great importance? Is he using the limited vocabulary of his time to describe an extraterrestrial spaceship that is landing in the desert? Or was he just experiencing the effect of a particularly potent, psychedelic plant/mushroom like so many of the early Christians and Gnostics to conjure up visions of the gods? According to my own “scientific research,” I’m leaning toward the psychedelic trip theory. Either way, it’s pretty interesting stuff. For those of you who don’t have the book of Ezekiel memorized front to back, have a read!
4 I looked, and I saw a windstorm coming out of the north—an immense cloud with flashing lightning and surrounded by brilliant light. The center of the fire looked like glowing metal, 5 and in the fire was what looked like four living creatures. In appearance their form was human, 6 but each of them had four faces and four wings. 7 Their legs were straight; their feet were like those of a calf and gleamed like burnished bronze. 8 Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. All four of them had faces and wings, 9 and the wings of one touched the wings of another. Each one went straight ahead; they did not turn as they moved.
10 Their faces looked like this: Each of the four had the face of a human being, and on the right side each had the face of a lion, and on the left the face of an ox; each also had the face of an eagle. 11 Such were their faces. They each had two wings spreading out upward, each wing touching that of the creature on either side; and each had two other wings covering its body. 12 Each one went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they went. 13 The appearance of the living creatures was like burning coals of fire or like torches. Fire moved back and forth among the creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it. 14 The creatures sped back and forth like flashes of lightning.
15 As I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. 16 This was the appearance and structure of the wheels: They sparkled like topaz, and all four looked alike. Each appeared to be made like a wheel intersecting a wheel. 17 As they moved, they would go in any one of the four directions the creatures faced; the wheels did not change direction as the creatures went. 18 Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around.
19 When the living creatures moved, the wheels beside them moved; and when the living creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose. 20 Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, and the wheels would rise along with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. 21 When the creatures moved, they also moved; when the creatures stood still, they also stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose along with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.
22 Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was what looked something like a vault, sparkling like crystal, and awesome. 23 Under the vault their wings were stretched out one toward the other, and each had two wings covering its body. 24 When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings, like the roar of rushing waters, like the voice of the Almighty,[b] like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings.
Pretty trippy, huh? Strange, human like creatures descending from the sky, impossible synchronized movements, blinding lights, strange noises, metallic disks, a shining “vault” or perhaps mothership above them… is this the bible or a local newscast in a small, southern town describing the weekly alien abduction?
As I said earlier, I lean toward the plant/mushroom induced psychedelic trip. Or maybe a particularly vivid dream. But maybe, just maybe, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos is correct and we’ve been in contact with a higher intergalactic intelligence since our origins. This would certainly help to explain our species’ obsession with gods and angels and heavens in the sky.
It’s fun to ponder and discuss- just don’t expect it to be discussed at your local place of worship this Sunday. It’s one of the many parts of the good book that seems, for now at least, to be left out of the conversation.
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1:17 (speaking of the sun, moon and stars) God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, - I just love the imagery here of God 'setting' the sun, moon and all those stars in the heavens. Can you picture Him just opening His hand and scattering stars throughout the velvet blackness of space? Stars that we know, scientifically are huge balls of molten gas but God just 'set' them in place. He is so great!
3:6b (after Eve eats the fruit) She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. - I only noticed recently that Adam was with Eve when the serpent got her to eat the fruit, I had always thought she had to take it to him somewhere else in the garden, even though I had read this passage many times, for some reason I just didn't take note of that. I think it puts a bit of a new light on what happened, though I don't fully understand the significance yet - but I do find it very interesting.
3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. - the first messianic prophecy!
3:21 The Lord made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. - What a tender passage! God Himself made clothes to cover Adam and Eves nakedness, so amazing. Ken Ham, from Answers in Genesis, also pointed out that this is the first animal death in God's perfect world...perhaps the first sacrifice, because of the sin of Adam and Eve. Interesting.
4:21-22 - His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute. Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron. - Proof that early people had advanced skills, which makes sense since we were created perfect, mature and fully formed in the garden. We have only 'degraded' in intervening years because of the fall.
5:24 - Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. - Enoch didn't die, wow...how cool is that?
5:29 - He named him Noah and said, "He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the Lord has cursed." - This seemed to indicate to me that Lamech was a man of God so I wondered why the Bible didn't mention him getting on the ark, then I saw that he lived 595 years after Noah was born and Noah was 600 when God flooded the earth. I felt better then, mystery solved.
7:8 - (pairs of animals) came to Noah and entered the ark - Noah didn't have to go search for all the animals God commanded him to bring on the ark (as a board book I read to my boys when they were little indicated) God sent the animals to Noah. It makes sense, but it is still so cool.
7:16b - Then the Lord shut him in. - God Himself closed the door of the ark and shut Noah and his family safely inside.
9:13 - I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. - I love it when I see a rainbow, it just makes my day, and I always think of God's promise to Noah. What a great God.
11:9 - That is why it was called Babel - because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth. - And this is why we have different 'races' today. Pretty interesting.
Chapters 12 - 16
Abram...a great man of God and yet we see him make some major blunders. Letting Pharaoh take Sarai as his wife out of fear. (12:11-20) Having a child by Hagar, thereby taking matters into his own hands and bringing about a whole group of people who would cause trouble for the Jews for the rest of time. (all of chapter 16 deals with this) Yet God credited the faith Abram did have as righteousness (15:6) and God did fulfill His promise to make Abram into a great nation.
I personally am encouraged when I look at these great men of old and see that they made mistakes, even major mistakes and yet they are still used mightily by God. What hope this gives me, as a very imperfect person, that God might still use me! Praise the Lord for that!
I thought I would share some of Jonathan Edwards 70 resolutions at the end of my entries. Here is his 'introductory resolution' , if you will, and his first resolution.
BEING SENSIBLE THAT I AM UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITHOUT GOD' S HELP, I DO HUMBLY ENTREAT HIM BY HIS GRACE TO ENABLE ME TO KEEP THESE RESOLUTIONS, SO FAR AS THEY ARE AGREEABLE TO HIS WILL, FOR CHRIST' S SAKE.
1. Resolved, that I will do whatsoever I think to be most to God' s glory, and my own good, profit and pleasure, in the whole of my duration, without any consideration of the time, whether now, or never so many myriads of ages hence. Resolved to do whatever I think to be my duty and most for the good and advantage of mankind in general. Resolved to do this, whatever difficulties I meet with, how many soever, and how great soever.
(Amen, Mr. (Reverend?, Dr.?) Edwards. - I will have to look his title up, it doesn't say on the page I got the resolutions from)


Yum! Amber and I made food. One of my favorite things to do when she comes.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Here are some of the key phrases that I picked out of this video.
If you have faith you can handle any difficulty.
Don't forget your identity or purpose. Be patient with yourself.
Perfection comes not in this life but in the next.
Don't demand things that are unreasonable. Demand improvement.
Even though we live in the latter day's and may be afraid to make a future for ourselves we are not alone. We can build faith that will se us through tumultuous times. As I remember who I am, and that God does have a plan for me, that there is a reason I am here... I can look to the future, and have hope. All I need to do is continue to improve myself, my situation, and my faith. God will take care of the rest. And he always fulfills his promises.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Prophecy of what happens to those who live in the promised land once they turn away from God. They will be swept off the land, just as the Jaradites, and the Nephites. Destroyed and annihilated! Pretty strong and specific stuff.
Signs of the times... a taking away of our freedoms... turning away from God... it's just one very large downward spiral.
Anywho. This is what scripture study consisted of today. Good thing there is also the promise that God will not forsake his children. Those who live righteously and remember Him in.their lives will be blessed and assured even when the world is full of wickedness.


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The Gospel message shows us that we are adopted by God into His family, made his heirs, and afforded the security of dwelling in the family of God. Because of the love that God has shown to each of his adopted children, every one of them should grow to love God and love their new family.
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Sam* is one of the many children that have been through the family for children’s program at CRANE aimed at finding children their forever homes.
We are grateful for caring hands like mama Christine’s, who graciously took Sam* in and fostered him through the years. She has not only offered shelter but she has also loved and encouraged Sam* into the adult he has now become.
This loving lady has fostered Sam since 2011 and Sam refers to her as “Mom” now, and she refers to him as a son and not just some fostered child. Sam loves his mom for being there for him when he needed a parent the most. She loves him unconditionally, and his love for her is the same. She has protected him from his past, provided for him, and let him know that there is hope for the future. Mama Christine is more than a parent; she is a hero because she stepped in and played a role in Sam*’s life that she didn’t have to play. She became a mother and role model to a child that she barely knew.
Through Mama Christine’s encouragement, upon finishing his O’levels, Sam was enrolled in a vocational school to do a two-year Diploma in Auto Motive Mechanics in 2019 and graduated in 2021. Sam cannot wait to practice his passion. Besides pursuing his career, Sam* started a piggery project following a complete lockdown countrywide in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was aimed at generating money to supplement the family income.
Sam* has grown into a hardworking, responsible, and respectful adult. He loves his mother and family very much. His mother couldn’t be more proud of the gentleman he is growing up to be. This journey has empowered Sam to thrive.
Sam* says he wouldn’t have the life he has now if it weren’t for his foster care mother. So he is thankful for it all.
As CRANE, our wish is to see every child belong in a family because we acknowledge how important family is. Please will you pray with us that more families will take on children that do not have families to belong to, that children will be safe from all forms of abuse, and pray that God would send people who can speak the truth into the lives of these children and help them to heal from the trauma they have encountered.
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HOPE Ministries is a support group for those who have lost babies through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss. We meet once a month at Antioch Bible Baptist Church in suburban Kansas City, Missouri. Our format is small and informal. We spend a few minutes in the beginning on a topic of interest and then spend the rest of the time discussing where we are in our grief and what has happened in the last month. Topics of discussion include: the grief pattern, fear, anger, emptiness, guilt, sadness, depression, difference between men & women’s grief, marital stress, and healing & acceptance.
How We Began
HOPE Ministries got its humble beginning as a group of three women sought each other’s comfort after the loss of a child. At the time, the group was called “The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group.” A spokesperson of the group said, “We are a group of women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss and found no one who understands or can assist us through the grief and trauma. We have joined together to support each other.” That was 1988. At the first meeting in January, no one showed up. After advertising in four local papers, there was one person who came to the second meeting. Between the second and third meetings, phone calls started coming in, and the third meeting had four people in attendance.
I attended the group after my son died in 1993. In 1997, I was asked to take over the publication of the monthly newsletter. Shortly thereafter, I took over the leadership of the group, and in 1998, HOPE Ministries was born. HOPE stands for Healing Our Pain & Emptiness. We changed names and locations, but the essence of the group stayed the same. HOPE has been reaching out to hurting families in the Kansas City area for the last 23 years. The number of families touched by this group tops 130.
By God’s grace, we are now hoping to expand our reach through this website. There are so many hurting families out there that do not have the proximity to a support group, so my hope is that through this site we can reach those families and offer them the same support we get when we meet each month here in Kansas City.


I can hardly believe we are in June already! It has been such a cold year here in the UK. We had a picnic today at a beautiful garden not too far from where we live but we were still wearing jumpers. As we walked around the garden and looked at the beautiful tress and flowers, I could not help but think about God and his wonderful creation. As I watched the kids run around with big smiles on their faces, my heart was filled with joy and thankfulness that our God blessed us with their lives. As I watched my husband so gentle and kind, giving time to his lovely mum and the kids, I could not help but feel so grateful that God brought him into my life to make me a better person! I am truly a blessed woman!
After the busy day running around we stopped to watch a bit of TV and the news were so sad. Lots of murders, violence and injustice all around the word! I was reading some news about my home country and it was so depressing… so many people distorting God’s ways and wanting to make changes for their own gain and in a real loud voice choosing to ignore God. For a moment all the happiness I felt earlier in the day seemed to have disappeared. I sat down to write. I looked at the screen with a heavy heart and then I picked my Bible up and opened it looking for encouragement for my soul and this is what I read:
“22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” 25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him,to those who search for him.” Lamentations 3:22-25
I read these verses and it was like watching the sunrise on a nice beach! You see the amazing light and the colours in the sky and the water and the freshness of a new day. It was God gently reminding me, that it is because of His love that this corrupt and broken world is not destroyed. It is because of His immense love for his children that his mercies are renewed every morning! I can shout out loud that “I will hope in Him”. How wonderful it is to be reminded that “The Lord is good to those who depend on Him!”
So, as I finish this day and this post I can look back at the beginning of this first day of June and say: it is so true! God IS good to those who depend on Him. This morning I was reminded of that when we were out on our picnic. I sat down with a heart that had for a moment let the sadness of this world make it heavy and in a gentle embrace I was so encouraged by God’s word!
I look forward to what tomorrow will bring because it will be a new day full of God’s mercies and hope still remains!


Life is too short to have a victim mentality. say to yourself, "I am not going to be bitter, I am going to be better." ~ Anonymous
Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love.
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
Confidence is a must, Happiness is a plus, Eagerness is a rush, Letting go is tough, Never break a trust. ~ Anonymous
God cares about everything that concerns you, so feel free to talk to Him about anything. ~ Anonymous
Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. ~ Garth Brooks


Father Joby Puthussery
Rev. Joby Abraham Puthussery.
Fr. Joby was born in 1972 as the youngest of seven children to Abraham and Rosy Puthussery in the State of Kerala in South India.
He left home at the age of 15 to be a missionary in the Mission lands of Manipur, one of the seven States in the North East India, that shares the border with Myanmar (previously called Burma). After his formation in various Seminaries in North East India, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Imphal, Manipur, in the year 1999. As a Priest, he worked in the Archdiocese of Imphal in various capacities as Pastor of different Parishes and as Principal of various Schools among people belonging to different tribes having multiple languages or dialects and cultures. He decided to continue his ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis at the invitation of Archbishop Charles Thompson in 2018. After rendering his service as Associate Pastor at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church,
Indianapolis, since August 2018, he was appointed as the
Administrator (Pastor) of Sacred Heart Parish Clinton and St. Joseph
Parish, Rockville in August 2020.
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We are pleased to offer our unique programme to aspiring dancers in
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provide a safe place for students of all ages and abilities to explore and
express their creativity through dance and movement.
SDA is a faith-based institution, abiding by the Christian values of
Respect, Honour and Integrity. This is expressed through our
commitment to clean music and choreography and modest attire.
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This Ave Maria necklace features Blue Tigers Eye tumbled beads and a Vintage French Miraculous Medal of Mary with three crosses strung on a silk cord.
Stones: Blue Tigers Eye (6-7mm)
Pendant: Vintage French 'Miraculous Medal' of the Virgin Mary with three crosses
Full Length: (hanging; top to bottom): 19.75" (50cm)
Stones & Symbols
Blue Tiger Eye (also called Hawk’s Eye) is a very soothing stone as it aids in reducing stress, increasing calm and easing anxiety. It helps to open, clear and align the mid to higher range chakras, which will assist in speaking with clarity and acting from a place of integrity. It helps relax your Throat Chakra and form a strong connection with your Third-Eye Chakra which allows for easier access to your intuition.
All varieties of Tiger Eye stabilize mood swings, imbue us with willpower, purpose, courage and self-confidence and releases tension. They work especially strong to provide balance, clarity and strength in times of doubt and during critical phases of life.
Miraculous Medal: The main significance of the 'Miraculous Medal' is the belief that wearing it will bring special graces from the Virgin Mary. The origins of the miraculous medal dates back to 1830 when Catherine Labouré, a young nun in Paris, saw a vision of Mary repeatedly. In each vision, she saw the Blessed Mother presented to her as standing on a globe with rays of light coming from her hands in the direction of the globe, surrounded by an oval frame with an inscription that read, "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee." The nun reported that Mary asked her to bring these visions and words to others in the form of a protective medallion so that, "All who wear them will receive great graces".
Medal front: A depiction of Mary with the words : O Maria sine labe concepta, ora pro nobis, qui confugimus ad te which translates as : O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee...
Medal back: The back of medal features an M, surmounted by a cross, with two hearts and 12 stars. The "M" is an abbreviation for "Mary". The cross represents the sacrifice of Jesus. The two hearts are for the immaculate heart of the Virgin Mary and for the sacred heart of Jesus. The 12 stars symbolize the 12 apostles. At the bottom of this medal appears the word FRANCE.
Full Length: (hanging; top to bottom): 19.75" (50cm). Pendant size: 3" (7.5cm)
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There is a process relationships go through in moving out of the stages of unhealth and "dis-ease" into healthy and holy. The process takes TIME - and YOU can "level up" your relationships by choosing to take small steps of bravery over time. We've been helping people do this for years. Let us help you!
Each What To Say & How to Say It gathering is a 60-minute conference call in a group of 10+ people. We start right away at the top of the hour. Members participate prayerfully with the Lord, and audibly as led. At Greater Impact we believe that prayer, including listening and healing prayer, is a key part of what we do. We believe God's voice is active in your Now, and we incorporate that in our coaching. We believe we (His sheep) know God's voice and are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in the coaching experience. In each gathering, you are coached using our unique method, and are given an opportunity to experience spiritual and communication coaching as initiated by the Holy Spirit. You will be amazed how listening to someone else (if it's not you) being coached through an experience will apply to something you yourself are going through.
We give God all the glory for the transformation, as change results from each participant's personal relationship and commitment to honor Christ.
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We offer live in-person coaching, small group coaching for leaders, speakers, couples, and wives, online courses and live trainings (Zoom due to Covid-19) designed to equip Christian men and women for making a greater impact in all they do for God. We walk with people as they find God's vision for their life, and help them move forward in living it out, overcoming challenges, handling conflict, and creating the life they want. Greater Impact Communication Coaching meets weekly in large groups - your privacy is protected as it is via phone line, and we create an environment where the Holy Spirit interacts with each person individually. We are constantly amazed at the work He does!
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DAY TRIP TO PROCIDA ISLAND WITH LUNCH
Procida is an island in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy. Its picturesque landscape and somewhat scruffy charm are among the reasons it still attracts tourists from all over the world. Day trip by boat to Procida with lunch ( 3-course menu and drink included ) will be an unforgettable experience!


Matthew 2:2; 21:4-5; Luke 23:2; John 12:15
“Where is the one
who has been born
king of the Jews?
We saw his star when it rose
and have come to worship him.”
1 Samuel 2:10;
When Jesus was born, there was a star that led the wise men from the east to Jerusalem, they asked Herod about the whereabouts of the Lord, Matthew once again used a special title, which caused unrest for King Herod and all of Jerusalem, he said, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?” Using this title and decree, shows that even before Jesus was born, he already existed, and he was born to be the eternal king, the just king, the king of peace.
The King James Bible refers to Herod as king, but this king is in lower case, because he is a normal king, but when it refers to Jehovah as King, this King is spelt with capitals, it is a special noun. You can see that Jesus Christ was born as a king but no ordinary king, He was the King of kings.
This King of kings came among us not in a palace, but in a humble manger; He did not have a brilliant throne, just the embrace of a mother; He did not have gorgeous robes, just cloth for a baby; He was not surrounded by servants, just shepherds from the fields. Even so, all kings of the world paled in comparison to Him, because his righteousness, love, peace, salvation, and eternity bought hope to the people of the world. He healed the lame, forgave people of their trespasses, brought the kingdom of heaven to the people, and sacrificed himself for the same people. Oh! Hosanna! Our beloved Lord Jesus Christ, he the King of kings!
1. Our Lord “one what has been born king”, are you willing to let him sit on the throne of your heart? Are you willing to offer up everything to Him? So that he can lead your life and sit on the throne.
2. When Jesus was born, “there was no guest room available”, all they could do was wrap him in cloth and place him in a manger. This King of kings, ruler of heaven and earth, “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him”. If the innkeeper at the time knew that this newborn child was the Messiah that they had been waiting every day for, born to be king of the Jews, he would’ve made the best room he had available to them. What a pity! Today a lot of people are just like this innkeeper, letting a great opportunity slip by.
Dear God! You do not care about
the splendid and beautiful palaces of the world,
You crave us to receive You
in the depths of our broken hearts.


We hold regular get-togethers in people's homes every month on a weekday evening.
Less frequently we hold gatherings for everyone in the Bristol Area, which we call Ultreyas (this just means Onward! in Spanish and is the traditional word of encouragement given to pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella). These are partly social, with refreshments being served, and a time of fellowship, worship and mutual encouragement.
We hold events to train and renew people in their Christian discipleship. These Three Day Weekends are held nationally and run from Thursday evening to Sunday evening. They include talks, prayer and other activities. They are an opportunity to grow in faith and enjoy fellowship with other Christians. See the national web site for details of upcoming weekends.
For all events see below and also our News page.
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Today at 3:30, I saw my first film of the Hawaii International Film Festival. I am upset I haven’t had time to make it to any previous ones, but I felt like Stations of the Cross was a good starting point for the rest of the films to come.
The film started off with a view of the priest sitting around a table with children who are soon to be confirmed. They were discussing temptation and he was teaching them to not only deny modern satanic things, but to tell their classmates to deny them as well. One of the children at the table is our protagonist, a fourteen-year-old girl, Maria. This opening scene and conversation of giving up excess things to bring oneself closer to Jesus, foreshadows the events in her life that unfold before us.
At first with this opening scene, that is a single shot of one view, I thought it would have been better if they used multiple cameras to capture close ups of the children’s faces or at least moved the camera around. However, as scene after scene opened and concluded with the same camera angle shot, I began to realize this was done purposely to create a certain type of feeling, which could be interpreted in many ways. In my interpretation I think this was done to reflect the one sided view of Maria’s family as well as mirror the actual stations of the cross Jesus went through, leading up to his crucifixion. In addition to the still shots, there were only two scenes where the camera moved. This is where I knew for sure the director had done single still shots for the other scenes purposely, and it wasn’t just because they didn’t have another camera or how know to operate it. The two scenes where the camera followed the characters were during the conformation, following the children from the pews to the priest to be blessed, as well as the view of Maria’s grave following up to Heaven. I feel like these two scenes were isolated with the movement, because in relation to Jesus’ crucifixion, the conformation scene was mirrored to step 9.Jesus falls the third time, and this is the final time Jesus travels before he is nailed to the cross, so movement was significant symbolism here. As for the final grave scene, it symbolically portrays Maria’s ascention into Heaven, just as Jesus did back to God the father. This is my interpretation of the scene shots, but I feel that with such symbolism and religious influence anyone who watches this film, probably has their own view of interpretation.
Another thing I found interesting about the film was the juxtaposition of Maria and modern society, especially when she is at the doctor after falling ill. A girl who is so consumed by the ideals of God and what her church is telling her; don’t be vain, live for God, be selfless, etc., and the doctor says he thinks she has anorexia. This statement flabbergasted me and gave me a wake up call to society. Usually anorexia is caused by ones desire to fit the physical body they desire and doing measures gravely, like denying themselves food, for appearance. However, in Maria’s case she was not malnourishing herself out of vanity, but the exact opposite. She wanted to sacrifice herself to God for the sake of her younger brother’s health. There were many other references to society and the church in parallel, but this one about vanity stuck out to me in particular.
Overall, I felt the film was a bit dramatic, yet extremely well played out. The acting skills and dialog created tension you could feel extending out of the scene and filling the theater. The way the film followed the actual stations of the cross Jesus endured, was done extremely well, and looking back at my notes after the film and really letting it sink in, allowed me to see the serious symbolism that went into its production. I would most certainly recommend this film and I am glad I started the festival off with this one.


The Maitland Presbyterian Preschool (MPP) is a Christian ministry and service to members of the church and community. Our programs are designed to provide an environment in which children are loved, respected and encouraged to learn through experiences which are developmentally appropriate for each child's age. This will help to ensure self-esteem and self-worth throughout their early childhood years.
It is the commitment of our staff and church leaders to encourage love and provide a foundation on which each child will grow physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Each child entering our school is recognized as a "child of God". We are proud that we are able to combine a positive, "hands on" early learning experience with the Christian values we treasure.
"Jesus said, 'Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"
- Matthew 19:13-16


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So, not only are my atheist friends not to blame for the substitution of X for Christ, we actually find that it’s a tradition dating all the way back to the New Testament itself?
It might be time to insert a quick apology into some of our Christmas cards.
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Remember your last day using
And how lost you were.
You must praise where you've been and where you're going.
Try to praise your feet hurting.
Remember the blisters on your feet
And the angel that guided you.
You must praise the good that's come into your life.
You've seen the light that shines in your heart.
You've heard the sounds of birds and life.
You should praise the joy that you are in.
Praise comes from within.
And as the sun shines on your face
And you start a new day, remember you're
A miracle that God saved.
Remember your last day.


Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans is a celebration of Scottish heritage and culture. Kirking, from the Scots word kirk, means church.
Join us for this special service at the historic St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to celebrate your clan and all tartans. Learn about the history of St. Andrew’s Church and the proud Scots – Thomas McKay, Connell, William Stewart and John Low – who established a church for the Scottish community of Bytown in 1828.
Historically, the story of the origin of Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans is a bit varied. The popular legend goes as follows:
On July 25, 1745, the young Prince Charles Edward Stewart, “Bonnie Prince Charlie” returned from exile in France and landed at Lochnanaugh in Scotland where he began to enlist the Highland Clans for an unsuccessful attempt to dethrone George II of England and to restore the Scottish throne to the Royal House of Stewart.
Following Prince Charlie’s defeat, the Act of Proscription — to subdue the vanquished Highlanders — banned the wearing of any sign of the Tartan, forbade any speaking in Gaelic, outlawed Scottish music, dancing, or the playing of the pipes.
During the 36 years following the Disarming Act of 1746 when the Hanoverian English government strictly enforced this ban, during the Sunday service Scottish Highlanders would touch the hidden piece of tartan cloth under their clothes when the minister gave the benediction or kirkin’, thus rededicating themselves to God and their Scottish heritage.
A curious wrinkle in this legend is that many people in Scotland don’t know this so-called “history” about the Kirkin’. It is difficult to find an unbroken line of history tracing the practice back specifically to this origin in the mid-18th century.
A more recent and better-documented version of the story is that this began as a Scottish-American custom.
The Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans service was created or “revived” during World War II by Reverend Peter Marshall, perhaps best known for the biographical book and film A Man Called Peter. Marshall was originally from southwest Scotland, and at one time pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. In 1943 he was the first Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. To encourage Scottish-Americans to sign up to fight on behalf of Great Britain, Peter Marshall recreated the Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans ceremony to instill pride among Scottish-Americans in their Scottish homeland. The ceremony was at that time held in Presbyterian churches of Scottish heritage across the US.
Today, the celebration is not limited to Presbyterian churches but is found in Episcopalian, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and other denominations across the world. Now, in present-day celebration, the Highlander patriotism, faithfulness, and strong independence are remembered by the displaying of tartans and the public parade of the clans to the sound of the bagpipe.


A couple of weeks back one of our church preachers, Nick, spoke about Titus. Now, Titus was a book in the Bible I had never read before. Sure, I knew it was there, right between 2 Timothy and Philemon (which I will admit to not having read until recently either), but I had never given it much thought. It's a tiny little book, with all of three chapters. Perhaps that's why I had never given it the time of day. It's such a tiny book of the Bible, surely there isn't enough space in it's measly three chapters for anything of importance. Probably just waffle about the people of the time doing good/bad things...no real nuggets of truth.
BOY WAS I WRONG!!!
Through that sermon I learned to see the little book of Titus in a whole new light. I mean, right in chapter 3 and verse 4 and 5 is the entire message of the gospel, all nicely wrapped up in a nutshell...
Our Father in heaven didn't choose to save us because of anything we have or haven't done. He didn't choose to save us purely because of our righteousness...I mean, come on, who really is righteous enough to be saved on merit alone...only Jesus Christ. Not a single human, living or dead, could match up to the perfect image of Christ. If we were to be saved through righteousness, every single one of us would be left wanting! Sure, works are good, and God does ask us to do His work, but works are not everything.
No...God saved us because of His mercy, because of His love and kindness...
Verse 5 and 6 continue on, saying "He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us GENEROUSLY through Jesus Christ our Saviour."
Our God GENEROUSLY, LOVINGLY, KINDLY and MERCIFULLY chose to save US, unrighteous sinners, and include us in the fold of His arms.
There is still so much more in the way of Biblical truth in the book of Titus, and I am relishing exploring it in my quiet time today.
So if you ever feel like you're not righteous enough, not pure enough, just not enough in general, then I encourage you...open up your Word and read the little book of Titus to see the entire truth of the gospel displayed before your very eyes. Grab hold of that truth and never let it go...
You ARE enough for God!


Noura Kaddoura is an artist apart of the group, “Kingdom at Hand”. This group’s mission is to show the glory of God through their work. They explain how the Kingdom of God is throughout our lives in love, patience, peace, joy, etc. Each piece in the exhibit was each artist’s own experience of the Kingdom of God. This particular piece called, “The River & Tree of Life” caught my eye, because of it’s vibrant colors and the light on the cross. I saw many students in the art class taking pictures of this piece and think it was the most paid attention to.
Not only did I find this painting to be beautiful and a perfect scenery of God’s glory, but the story and inspiration behind the piece made it awesome. Noura explained how this piece was painted during Christmas time for a friend who had breast cancer. It was to show how God always has a plan for everyone and there is hope behind the darkness of death. So, even if her friend passed away from breast cancer, she still had faith and hope in God’s promise for eternal life. The tree of life in the painting shows that beautiful scene of glory and eternal life. I think Noura and her group are doing a very courageous and faithful effort to share the word of God to people through art. There are expressing the “Kingdom of God” through each piece and being a Christian, I found comfort in that and love to see it. This was my favorite art gallery so far and this piece was my favorite from the “Kingdom of God”.


GOD'S PURPOSE (A PREFACE)
Before I start this quite detailed blog series about the fulfilled end-time events and where we are in the prophetic timeline, I feel the need to put everything into two perspectives with some context. I was originally going to write this blog by listing all of the fulfilled prophesies and just leave it there. After much thought and consideration, I came to the conclusion that none of prophecy really matters or is believed unless you address the two perspectives on God, Jesus, and The Bible.
I'll be focusing on Jesus as the main point within this blog part because everything in the Bible leads to Jesus Christ as one centralized story. We can't know God the Father without knowing God the Son. (Matthew 11:27). If God the Son (Jesus) never existed and then all the events in the Bible become made up stories, no future prophecy holds weight and everything within the Bible fails. The two perspectives are:
1. Nonbelief: If you don't believe in the God of the Bible, all of this will fall into the "coincidence" category.
2. Belief: If you do believe in the God of the Bible, you need to understand that He is a God of purpose and not a God that deals with coincidence. He is also a God of pattern and His patterns are made known time and time again throughout the Bible.
Let's examine the two perspectives more in depth so you have a better understanding of why we can accurately determine these signs we are seeing today:
---- NONBELIEF ----
Example: A plane hit one of the world trade centers - a very unfortunate occurrence. A few minutes later, another plane hit the other trade center - odd but possible/coincidental. A few minutes later, another plane hits the Pentagon - intentional and we found out it was a terrorist attack that was sophisticated and planned. So we usually see three or more things that originally appear as "accidental" but now "intentional" after several things happen together and have connection to each other.
The best and surest way to confirm God's existence is through fulfilled prophecy. I'll touch on this more within the blog series and how history, science, math, and celestial signs can confirm these events.We said above that three "accidental occurrences" are usually the sign that something was intentional or planned. Were you aware that the Bible - which has 66 books, 40 authors, written in 3 different languages, written on 3 different continents, and over a 1,500 year span - has 28% of its scripture about prophecy? Let that sink in for a minute. In order to not be considered a false prophet, one would have to predict something and it doesn't come to pass, correct? What do you think the odds would be of any of those prophecies, being written by 40 different people at various times in history, majority not knowing each other, being 100% accurate and fulfilled after it was written? There has to be some of those fulfilled, right?
The law of averages - which states: the law that a particular outcome or event is inevitable or certain simply because it is statistically possible - and mere coincidence means that somewhere in the future, some of these had to happen as it was stated by pure chance.
I'll agree with that stance. However, did you know that Jesus alone fulfilled around 300 specific prophecies that were written about Him thousands of years before He was born? - to the "T"
Circumstances such as his birthplace, lineage, and method of execution were beyond his control and could not have been accidentally or deliberately fulfilled but were specifically prophesied.
...so this was either by divine foreknowledge and purpose - or by what you would consider coincidence. Remember, it usually takes 3 events to consider something purposeful and with stated above, you have over 300 fulfilled prophecies.
The skeptic says "We all know that the Bible was written by man and cant trust if it's accurate, can we?"
Charlie Campbell of Always Be Ready ministries (website) puts it perfectly, "I like to gently point out that their conclusion doesn't follow their premise. Just because something was written by men doesn't mean it's not trustworthy. If that were the case, we would have to throw out encyclopedias, dictionaries, automobile manuals, etc - all written by men."
---- MATHEMATICAL EVIDENCE ----
Here are the odds from mathematicians for 1 man fulfilling these prophecies:
- 1 person fulfilling 8 prophecies: 1 in 100,000,000,000,000,000
- 1 person fulfilling 48 prophecies: 1 in 10 to the 157th power (that's 157 zeros)
- 1 person fulfilling 300+ prophecies: Only Jesus, the Son of God!
---- HISTORICAL EVIDENCE ----
The skeptic says "How do we know Jesus was a real person?"
Well, Jesus is mentioned by more than 30 historical sources outside of the New Testament, including Roman historians Cornelius Tacitus (Britannica), Suetonius (Britannica), Flavius Josephus (Britannica), The Jewish Talmud (Britannica), etc.
Regarding Jesus' 12 apostles and an excerpt from Always Be Ready Ministries (reference):
Flavius Josephus, Eusebius, Tertullian, and other independent extra-biblical sources record for us that many of Jesus’ earliest followers, including the apostles, suffered intense persecution and even death for their on-going belief and preaching that Jesus was Lord and was risen from the dead. We are told in these extrabiblical sources that all 12 apostles (13 including Judas - whom hung himself) died willfully in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Matthew was slain with a sword in a city of Ethiopia
- Mark died in Alexandria, in Northern Egypt after having been cruelly dragged through the streets of that city.
- Luke was hung to death upon an olive tree in the land of Greece
- John was tortured and banished to the Island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9) - only apostle to die of natural causes
- James, the brother of John, was beheaded in Jerusalem (Acts 12:2)
- James the Less (as he’s called in Mark 15:40) was thrown from a pinnacle of the temple
- Philip was hung up against a pillar at Heiropolis in the province of Phrygia
- Bartholomew was flayed alive
- Andrew was bound to a cross, and left to die
- Jude was shot to death with arrows
- Matthias (the apostle chosen to replace Judas) was first stoned, and then beheaded
- Barnabas was stoned to death by the Jews at Salonica
- Paul, after a variety of tortures and imprisonments, was finally beheaded in Rome
- Thomas was run through the body with a spear in east India
- Peter was crucified upside down in Rome
- Judas hung himself after betraying Jesus
National Geographic reference: How Did the Apostles Die?
All 12 of them died for one man. Do you believe these men “made up a story” about Jesus and then spent years enduring persecution, imprisonments, and such, only to die these kinds of painful deaths. Nobody lies to get themselves into these kinds of predicaments! People lie to get out of these kinds of things! - Charlie Campbell
- Flavius Josephus, a historian that lived in Jesus's day, also recorded in his 20-volume historiographical work "Antiquities of the Jews" that not only was Jesus a real person, but was the Messiah and was crucified by Pontius Pilate. (Testimonium Flavianum)
- Mark 15:33 recounts a darkness falling over the land at noon when Jesus died, lasting for 3 hours. NASA even reports a partial lunar eclipse on the day Jesus died - April 3, 33AD...the umbral duration lasting 2:50. (NASA PDF).
The full duration of the eclipse around the earth lasted 5:32:50 - or 333 minutes. April 3, 33AD, with a 333 minute long lasting eclipse. Following the Jewish calendar and checking the year 33 AD, we see Passover fell on April 3, 33AD. (Jewish Calendar)
---- ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE ----
In 1867, the Garden Tomb was discovered outside of Jerusalem and is believed to be one of two possible burial sites of Jesus til this day. In Matthew 27:33, it states that Jesus was crucified on Golgotha, which means "the place of the skull". In Hebrews 13:13, it states that Jesus suffered outside the city gate (of Jerusalem). In John 19:41, it states that there was a garden in the place Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had been laid. In Matthew 27:57, Jesus is said to be buried in the tomb of a wealthy man, Joseph of Arimathea - who had become one of his disciples. In Matthew 27:60, it states that the tomb had been hewn out of the rock.
There are several things to note here that are giving us some geographical and archaeological reference.
- Jesus was crucified in a place called "Golgatha" which means "the place of the skull". (Matthew 27:33). There have been many scholars in the past several centuries that have confirmed the picture below to be the most accurate place of where Jesus was crucified.
- Hebrews 13:13 states that Jesus suffered outside the city gate (of Jerusalem). Golgotha happens to be located right outside of the north wall
- John 19:41 states there is a garden that was in the place where Jesus was crucified. From the below picture, there is a garden that surrounds a tomb, located on Golgotha. There is a also a wine press within it and one of the largest water wells in Jerusalem, supporting that it was owned by a wealthy man.
- Matthew 27:57 speaks of a rich man, Joseph of Arimathea, who had become one of Jesus' disciples. When Jesus was crucified, he asked Pontius Pilate for Jesus' body so He could be buried in his new tomb which he hewn out of rock. The chemical analysis of the soil in the tomb proved that there was no evidence that a body had decayed there, agreeing with the resurrection of Jesus as stated in Matthew 28:6. This tomb was also hewn out of the rock.
- Matthew 27:66 speaks of Pontius Pilate commanding soldiers that the tomb be guarded and as secure as best as they knew to do. "So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard." Below you see a fragment of an iron post within the wall, confirming the soldiers sealing the tomb as stated in scripture. This is a very abnormal practice for a random person who just died and was buried. No guards or mandate would need to be given for a seal and guards had that been the case so this tomb is "special".
- Matthew 27:51 states that when Jesus died, the earth shook and the rocks split. In an article from the Huffington Post (Article), The International Geology Review investigated an earthquake that was said to have occurred the same date as Jesus’ crucifixion. Biblical citations combined with geological research suggest the date may have been Friday April 3, 33 A.D. Taken alone, geological research has identified a window from 26 to 36 A.D. The research confirmed that two major earthquakes hit the area specified, one during the period between 26 BCE and 36 CE, and could be the one referred to in the Gospel of Matthew. Below, you will see images of the cracked earth from Golgotha where Jesus was crucified.
Italian archaeologists found a piece of limestone, 82cm wide by 68cm high, in the ruins of a sports stadium in Caesarea, beside the sea. The stone bore his name, and much else besides. (Taken from Independent Article)
Pontius Pilate's bronze signet ring was found shortly after Israel's 6-day war in 1968. A blurb from the World Israel News article said, "The Israeli daily Ha’aretz is reporting that a bronze ring found 50 years ago at the Herodion excavation near Bethlehem has been discovered to bear the name of Pontius Pilate, Roman governor of Jerusalem and the man who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus, according to the New Testament."
Article: World Israel News Article
Article: NY Times
In 2002, archaeologists discovered an ossuary stone found in or near Jerusalem that states "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus"
(NY Times Article). After carefully studying and testing, it was found to be authentic and dated from B.C. 20 to A.D. 70. We know from Matthew 13:55 that Jesus had siblings, being the first born (or first fruits). This just lends more credence to Jesus being a factual person.
---- A PLEA ----
To the skeptic, I would hope common sense, rational reasoning, and factual evidence are thought of when looking at these things. If you don't believe in the supernatural, look to science and math which calculate the impossible odds of not only 1 man accomplishing these things but 300 prophecies that weren't partially accurate - they were 100% accurate. Throw on the historical and archaeological evidence, you paint Jesus in a realistic light. If you still have doubts, please take the time to read the rest of the blog series parts and hopefully I can inform you without a doubt that the God of the Bible is the Creator of this universe. The reason why there is so much prophecy in the Bible is for God the Father to be revealed through it when it comes to pass.
"No other book in the world is able to substantiate its claims with this kind of supernatural ability to rightly foretell human events. There are no fulfilled prophecies in the Islamic Quran, the Hindu Vedas, the Book of Mormon, or any other sacred religious writings. Not one. Fulfilled prophecy is something that sets the Bible apart from everything other religious book." - Charlie Campbell
Some final questions to the skeptic:
- Why are the names of God and Jesus the only ones used to curse?
- Why is the Christian belief the most persecuted in the world?
- Why are we taking Christianity out of our schools, workplaces, and government because its belief and people are considered offensive?
- Why are the lives of converted Christians so different from any other religious belief?
- Why is the Christian faith the only one that has fulfilled prophecy?
- Why is Christianity the only religion that teaches God came down to us? Every other religion teaches us we have to earn our way to God.
- Why is Christianity the only religion where you can have confidence in your salvation? All others are work-based and salvation is uncertain.
- And most importantly, why is Christianity the only religion that has an empty tomb? All other religions and writers of such are buried in their current grave.
---- BELIEF ----If you do believe in the God of the Bible, praise God! You need to understand that He is a God of purpose and not a God that deals with coincidence. He is also a God of pattern and His patterns are made known time and time again throughout the Bible.
There are at least 80 verses in the Bible that discuss God's "purpose" but i'll detail two of them for quick reference:
10. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ 11. From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do.
The Lord Almighty has sworn, "Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.
Other scripture references not only in Isaiah:
Psalm 135:6; Proverbs 16:4; Ephesians 1:11; Job 42:2; Jeremiah 23:20; Daniel 4:35; Revelation 17:17; Acts 2:23; etc. The list goes on.
I'm going to assume majority of you reading this knew God is a God of purpose. I'm also going to assume that most of you didn't know God has set appointed times or what is called in Hebrew "moadim's". For almost all of us, we have been raised on the Gregorian calendar that was created by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. This calendar (which is now the most widely used universally) would be based around the sun instead of the moon, 365 days instead of 360, and the Sabbath to Sunday instead of Saturday. By making these adjustments, we lost track of the Jewish holy days just as Satan planned. This is what I call the "Gentile" calendar and we need to adjust ourselves to the "Jewish" calendar in order to have God's pattern revealed.
We have all heard that no man knows the day or the hour at which Jesus will return (Matthew 25:13). We have also heard that we can determine his second coming by viewing the "seasons." (1 Thessalonians 5:1, Acts 1:7) Everyone has heard that, right?
I'm willing to bet most of you didn't know this is a two-meaning word. The word "seasons" doesn't actually mean Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter as we see them here in the United States. I think we could also agree that these 4 seasons have been hard to distinguish in the last few years giving credence to this being both literal and allegorical.
It actually translates into the Hebrew meaning "appointed time, place, or meeting" (Moed Definition). Not to jump down a rabbit hole but I believe most everything in the Bible has a two-fold meaning. A Gentile one (Seasons as in summer, winter, etc) and a Jewish meaning (appointed times, place, or meeting). Or in other terms, "first the physical, then the spiritual". I will discuss seasons more in depth within another part of the blog series for anyone that has questions on this topic so far.
Jesus also mentioned "no one knows the day or hour". This has both an allegorical and literal meaning. Did you know that The Feast of Trumpets is a 2-day feast where "no man knew the day or the hour." Til this day, its widely known as "The Hidden Day", "The day no man knows the day or hour", "A day of blowing the trumpet","The Day of Judgment", etc.
The feast would start at the sight of a new moon, something that two witnesses had to confirm and didn't know which of the days it would be sighted. It was widely known in Jesus' day that the idiom (or "saying of the day") he spoke of "no man knows..." regarded the Feast of Trumpets. When people today say, "Well, no man knows the day or the hour of when the rapture will occur...", its mostly false and simply a lack of knowledge regarding God's appointed feasts. The Feast of Trumpets is the next prophetic feast to be fulfilled by Jesus of the three remaining.
Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:52 that we will be caught up "at the last trump". Remember, The Feast of TRUMPETS is also know as "a day of blowing the trumpet". There are a total of 100 blasts that occur during this feast and in these 100 blasts, the first of three categories are combined back and forth until there is a total of 99 sounds. Then comes the 100th, the Tekiah Gedolah, a very long-sustained note – as long as the trumpeter had breath to hold it, and this is known as “the last trump.”
Why am I going into this now? It's to show you God's purpose, especially as it pertains to the end-times. I'll try to quickly touch on this subject since it pertains heavily to how the end-times scenarios play out but will also discuss it more in depth within another part of the blog series.
---- FEASTS OF THE LORD ----
In Leviticus 23, God has set 7 specific holy days for the Jewish people to recognize. These holy days (appointed times or Feasts of God) are to be recognized every year and celebrated. It's also the part of the Bible where we see God mandate the Sabbath (Saturday according to Jewish calendar, Sunday according to Gentile) as the weekly holy day of rest. (Leviticus 23:3) These 7 feasts are divided up into two seasons of the calendar year - the spring feasts and the fall feasts.
They are as follows:
- Passover (Britannica)
- The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Britannica)
- The Wave Offering of First Fruits (Britannica)
- Pentecost (Britannica)
- Trumpets (Britannica)
- The Day of Atonement (Britannica)
- Feast of Tabernacles (Britannica)
Again, why are these significant to prophecy? There is a saying by Saint Augustine that says, "The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed. The Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed." This means that much of what happens in the Old Testament will be revealed and repeated in the New Testament, more specifically by Jesus as they pertain to the above Feasts of God.
- Old Testament: The Jews put lambs blood over the door posts to prevent the angel of death taking their first born son
- New Testament: Jesus is the lamb who was slain and his blood was shed on the cross for our sins.
Both of these occurred on the Feast of Passover 1300 years apart
- The Feast of Unleavened Bread
- Old Testament: The feast of Unleavened Bread celebrates the journey of the children of Israel through the wilderness, when following Passover and the Exodus, they ate unleavened bread (bread without yeast) for thirty days which then was substituted by the manna (spiritual food) which Yahweh Himself provided for them for the rest of their journey to the promised land of Israel
- New Testament: Pointed to Jesus' sinless life (as leaven is a picture of sin in the Bible), making Him the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Jesus' body was in the grave during the first days of this feast, like a kernel of wheat planted and waiting to burst forth as the bread of life.
Both of these occurred on the Feast of Unleavened Bread 1300 years apart
I could keep going about each of these feasts but the point is Jesus fulfilled them and in chronological order. The 4th and last feast that fulfilled was The Feast of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in Acts 2:1. That means there are 3 more fall feasts that have to prophetically be fulfilled and based on Jesus' previous pattern, will most likely happen in chronological order. They are:
- The Day of Atonement
- Feast of Tabernacles
After studying extensively on these feasts, I believe the following and will explain how I determined these later in another blog part:
- The Feast of Trumpets
- This will be the rapture of the church
- The Day of Atonement
- When Christ will return for the second time
- The Feast of Tabernacles
- When Christ reigns for 1000 years
This puts some context and perspective regarding the two perspectives one would have viewing prophecy of the Bible. God has a very specific plan and purpose regarding everything He does but even more so as it pertains to His holy feast days. We are going to learn more about these feast days, celestial signs in the heaven, historical events as they pertain to these feast days, and much more in the next parts of the blog series.
To be continued...
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The Restoration of Israel
What is the Jewish People’s connection to the Land of Israel? What sets Israel apart from other nations? What are the Jewish roots of Christianity? In part-1 of the Israel Impact Online Course, we will explore key moments and people who have helped shape Israel over thousands of years. Throughout Scripture, Israel is promised a last-day restoration in the land. This promise rests on the faithful character of God, that He can be trusted to carry out His promises. The Restoration of Israel studies track consists of readings from both the Old and New Testaments, giving you an increased understanding of the Jewish roots of our Christian faith, the implications of Scripture as it relates to modern Israel, and an increased connection to the Bible from a personal faith standpoint.
* This course is a joint effort of the Israel Impact Tour & Israel Answers (www.israelanswers.com).


Dating could be a exhilarating yet complicated journey filled with highs and lows. It’s a time when feelings can run excessive, and we regularly turn to varied sources for steering on tips on how to navigate this sophisticated terrain. But as believers, we have a guidebook that provides timeless wisdom and principles for every facet of our lives, including dating. The Bible, God’s Word, holds the answer to our questions about courting and provides us with steerage on how to pursue relationships in a means that honors God and brings us joy. So, what does the Bible say about dating? Let’s dive in and uncover its timeless truths.
1. Preparing Your Heart for Dating
Before diving headfirst into the courting world, it is important to organize our hearts and minds. The Bible encourages us to hunt God’s steerage in all areas of our lives, including our relationships. Here are a couple of key rules to remember:
Seeking God’s Wisdom
Key Verse: Proverbs three:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all of your coronary heart, and don’t lean by yourself understanding. In all of your methods acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
- Seek God’s wisdom and guidance by way of prayer and the study of His Word.
- Reflect on your motives and make certain that you are seeking a relationship for the proper causes.
- Pursue personal progress and non secular maturity before entering into a dating relationship.
Guarding Your Heart
Key Verse: Proverbs four:23
"Above all else, guard your coronary heart, for every thing you do flows from it."
- Protect your heart and emotions by setting healthy boundaries.
- Seek to build deep connections based on belief, mutual respect, and genuine love.
2. Pursuing Godly Relationships
When it involves dating, the Bible has a lot to say in regards to the type of relationships we should pursue. Here are a quantity of key rules to think about:
Being Equally Yoked
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 6:14
"Do not be yoked along with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can mild have with darkness?"
- It’s essential to pursue relationships with those that share our religion and values.
- Seek someone who will encourage your spiritual development and stroll with God.
Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins an individual commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins in opposition to their very own physique… You aren’t your own; you have been bought at a value. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
- Honor God by committing to purity in your ideas, actions, and bodily boundaries.
- Save sexual intimacy for marriage.
Building a Foundation of Friendship and Love
Key Verse: Song of Solomon 8:7a
"Many waters can’t quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away."
- Cultivate a foundation of friendship, trust, and mutual respect earlier than pursuing romantic involvement.
- Love ought to be the guiding drive in your relationship, allowing it to withstand challenges and grow deeper over time.
3. Navigating the Challenges of Dating
Dating isn’t with out its challenges, however the Bible offers steering on how to navigate them. Here are a quantity of key ideas to remember:
Seeking God’s Will
Key Verse: Proverbs sixteen:9
"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps."
- Seek God’s will for your relationships and trust in His timing.
- Surrender your plans to Him and belief that He knows what’s best for you.
Maintaining Honesty and Integrity
Key Verse: Ephesians four:25
"Therefore every of you have to postpone falsehood and communicate truthfully to your neighbor, for we’re all members of 1 body."
- Be sincere and transparent in your communication.
- Build belief datingscope.net/ through integrity and authenticity.
Seeking Wise Counsel
Key Verse: Proverbs eleven:14
"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is received via many advisers."
- Seek counsel from godly mentors, associates, or pastors who can present sensible guidance and accountability.
- Involve your neighborhood of faith in your relationships.
Dating is normally a nerve-wracking experience, but as believers, we have the incredible privilege of in search of steering from God’s Word. The Bible presents timeless ideas that can form our relationships and help us grow in love, wisdom, and discernment. By looking for God’s wisdom, pursuing godly relationships, and navigating the challenges with honesty and integrity, we are able to strategy courting with confidence, understanding that we’re following God’s design for our lives. So, let His Word be your guide as you embark on this thrilling journey of relationship.
What does the Bible say about relationship and relationships?
According to the Bible, dating should be approached with the intention of in search of a lifelong associate. It emphasizes the importance of purity, mutual respect, and self-control. It advises towards being unequally yoked with unbelievers as it could possibly lead to non secular conflict (2 Corinthians 6:14). The Bible additionally encourages seeking wisdom and steerage from godly mentors or dad and mom when pursuing romantic relationships.
Is premarital intercourse prohibited in the Bible?
The Bible explicitly condemns any type of sexual intimacy outdoors the context of marriage. Hebrews 13:4 states, "Let marriage be held in honor amongst all, and let the wedding bed be undefiled." It encourages people to preserve sexual purity and keep away from sexual immorality, including premarital intercourse. Abstaining from sexual activity till marriage is seen as a approach to honor God and show respect for one’s future partner.
Can Christians date non-Christians in accordance with the Bible?
The Bible warns towards being in a romantic relationship or relationship a non-believer. 2 Corinthians 6:14 states, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can mild have with darkness?" The Bible encourages believers to find a associate who shares the identical religion and values, allowing for spiritual unity and a powerful basis in the relationship.
What ideas ought to Christians contemplate when dating?
Christians ought to consider principles similar to honesty, respect, and purity when courting. They should prioritize open communication, keep away from manipulation or deception, and deal with others with kindness and love. Ephesians 5:three advises believers to put away all types of sexual immorality and impurity. Additionally, looking for the wisdom and guidance of mature believers and praying for God’s direction in relationships are important aspects of dating as a Christian.
What are the traits of a healthy Christian dating relationship?
A wholesome Christian relationship relationship ought to prioritize God and biblical values. It ought to contain mutual respect, belief, and help for one another’s personal development of their religion. Such a relationship should foster open and sincere communication, preserve wholesome boundaries, and encourage purity. Both companions ought to reveal selflessness, forgiveness, and a commitment to addressing conflicts in a loving and biblical method. Ultimately, the goal is to spiritually strengthen one another and honor God within the relationship.