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Christians persecuting Christians?
The persecution of Christian dates to the first century and sadly, it is still going on today. Regrettably, this persecution of Christians exists even among Christians.
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Word of Faith: A Dangerous Road to Follow
What is Word of Faith? Word of Faith is a movement whose teachings derive from Romans 10:8. It is also famously known as the "name it, claim it, confess it, possess it" theology that is dominating the teachings in churches today. It came out of the...
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Fear Not For I Am With You
Should fear exist in the life of a Christ follower? The biblical answer undoubtedly should be NO, right? Aren’t there numerous passages in our Bible that encourages us and tells us not to fear? One passage says God did not give us a spirit of fear...
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Losing Sight of Christ
Every once in a while I will get an e-mail or a comment from someone who has read one of my hubs. I try to answer any questions about the Bible as best as I can to help that person in their situation. When I say I try, I mean I am not a theologian...
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The Time my Smoke Alarm Nearly Killed Me – Really!
Most of us have heard frightening tales from other people who’ve had encounters with the supernatural or maybe you have your own personal daunting stories to tell. If you are one of the misfortunate ones who have experienced the unexplainable,...
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I Hate Weed Whacking!
Faithful Daughter It’s Saturday, and the first rays of the sun are filtering through the blinds of my bedroom window with the promise of a clear sunny day. Yet I stay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to will myself out of bed. The weekly chore...
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Spiritual Suicide
Remember the time when you gave your life over to the Lord. It was a time of conviction and repentance, a time of joy, love, peace, and of major transformation. You said “use me Lord for Your glory, I am your servant” and you meant it with all...
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Plagiarizing “Christians” – Thou shall not steal!
It is a sad day indeed when one discovers that someone else is plagiarizing his or her hard work on the internet. However, it’s sadder when a website, professing to be Christian, takes another Christian’s writing and uses it on their page as his...
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Animal Cruelty: No One Should Stand Idly By
It’s a sunny spring morning. The air is cool and crisp with the promise of a beautiful day. It’s the kind of morning you just want to sit outside in your porch sipping freshly brewed coffee, and doing absolutely nothing. Reluctantly, I take in a...
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Oscar the Lizard
Recently, I read an amusing hub from a fellow hubber about her encounter with a newt she named Ralph. As I read her humorous interaction with Ralph, I remembered it wasn’t that long ago I had a similar encounter with a lizard I named Oscar. By...
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How to use a Transparency Overhead Projector in Art Projects
When we hear about overhead projectors, we tend to remember the old transparency projectors used in schools and business meetings back in the days. With the new and improved designs in projectors, some people have come to regard overhead...
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I Haven't Forgotten You My Darling Pup
I can’t believe it’s been a whole year, since you left me torn and in bitter tears. Did you know close to me I keep a lock of your fur, foolishly afraid your memory will become a blur? You are in my heart wherever I go, holding on to the...
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Devils, Demons, Unclean Spirits and What the Bible Says
Sue arrived at work ready to face the busy day ahead. It was finals week and the semester was coming to an end. Things around the school would turn chaotic around this time and civility and diplomacy between faculty and staff would sometimes be...
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A Time for Change in the Catholic Church
For centuries the Catholic Church, was regarded as an undivided and authoritarian symbol, a symbol of supremacy. During its history, the church’s failure to admit many of its wrongdoings and its Christian actions in the infamous Crusades, the...
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Give the Dog a Bone
Pets bring such joy to our lives that I cannot imagine anyone not having one. Whether it’s a cat or a dog, a hamster or a cockatiel, their personalities and antics can keep us smiling all day, not to mention the health benefits they bring. I...
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A Warning Against Following False Teachers
When you hear the words “False Teachers” or “False Prophets,” I bet the first thought that comes to mind is a long list of famous televangelists with their numerous mansions, private jet liners, and millions of dollars in their bank accounts...
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Shake Off the Dust Under Your Feet
Most recently, while I was checking my Facebook account, I noticed that Facebook had been sending friend requests on my behalf, and people were accepting them. I wouldn’t necessarily get upset over this because it has happened before, but this...
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Ethical Theories: A Summary of the Terms and Types
Taking an ethics class? This article summarizes terms and types of ethical theories that may help you succeed in your course.
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I Love Cutting My Grass – NOT!
A humorous account on mowing the lawn.
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The North Atlantic Right Whale: One Of The Most Endangered Whales In The World.
According to the Florida Fish and Wild Life Conservation (FWC), the North Atlantic right whale, also known as Eubalaena glacialis , is “one of the most endangered large whales in the world,” and up until the mid 1930’s, they have been hunted...
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When Faith Fails You
In our walk with Christ, every Christian will come to a point where they will question their faith. When bad things begin to happen and hopelessness fill our hearts, what do we do then? Do we continue to hold on to our faith or do we turn our backs on Christ? But most importantly, what does Christ...
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Essay Form and Structure: How to Write an Essay
Have an essay to write and don't know where to begin? Before you start, read these tips for forming and structuring your essay!
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A Cry for Help: Plight of the Sea Cow
Among Florida’s most popular exotic wildlife is the Florida manatee, or sea cow, (Trichechus manatus latirostris), a subspecies of the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus). A large herbivorous, aquatic mammal that can be found in the shallow...
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Generational Curses: Is there such a thing?
Throughout my Christian walk, I have heard Christian’s use this term when there is a negative pattern passed down from generation to generation in their families. They are believed to be passed down from grandparents to parents and from parents to...
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No Rainbows after the Storm
It is said that after a storm, one will often see a rainbow, and if you live in Florida, you already know rainbows are very common during its rainy seasons. Thinking back now, there was one particular storm, or should I say cluster of storms, where I do not recall the beautiful rainbows that...
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The Joy and Rewards of Adopting a Pet from an Animal Shelter
Ever since I can remember, I have always shared my life with many pets. Growing up I can remember having dogs, cats, gerbils, rabbits, birds, fish, turtles, chicken, and even a duck. In fact, I cannot remember a time in my life when I did not have a...
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Think You're Too Old To Go Back To School? Not Likely!
Thinking of going back to school? Your kids are all grown, and you have more time on your hands, or maybe you need the skills to meet today’s job market demands or simply feel that this is the time to fulfill that lifelong dream. Whatever the...
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Earth on Fire
It was past 10:00 p.m., and my eyes began to close as I strained to read one more page in my book before I turned in for the night. It was a busy day at work today, and I was glad that it was finally Friday. I planned to sleep in tomorrow and do...
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What Not To Do If Someone Asks You For Prayer
In our walk with the Lord, eventually someone will approach us and ask if we would pray for them or someone they know. Personally, I consider it an honor to be asked; however, not everyone shares my sentiment. There as some that do not have a...
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How To Cope With The Death Of A Pet
Our pets can become the most wonderful companions and friends anyone can ever have. They bring so much happiness and love into our lives that we cannot help loving them. Once we fall in love with a furry little one, they become a loving member of...
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Are you living in God's Will?
There are people in this world that hardly ever go through any major life altering experiences in their entire lives. They live their lives with little or no worries whatsoever. Then there are those that go through occasional bad seasons in their...
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I Lost my Best Friend
January 20, 2011 I lost my best friend today; my furry little friend of fifteen years. I knew the day would come, so I prayed for strength and peace when the time came, but little did I know when I woke up today, I would be putting my best...
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Bible-thumping Christians Defeat the Purpose of God
A couple of days ago two people left negative comments in one of my hubs. Normally people’s opposing views do not deter me from what I need to do nor do I lose sleep over it because I know where I stand with the Lord; however, this time it...
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Educating others about Lupus
As if living with the chronic debilitating symptoms of one or more autoimmune disease is bad enough, the majority of people affected by these diseases also have to deal with people that are either clueless or just plain insensitive. This could be...
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The Story of the Poor Widow in the Bible: It is not what you learned.
It is in the Scriptures that we find the heart of God for the poor, the fatherless, and the widow. His heart was so moved by their suffering and oppression that throughout the entire Bible God continually instruct His people to care for them. ...
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Foods Toxic to Dogs and Cats
Did you know that certain human foods are toxic and even dangerous to our pets? When feeding our canine or feline friends, it’s important to know what is beneficial and what is not. This article will give you a list and advice that every pet owner should know.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
Somberness and melancholia afflicted this brilliant musician all of his life, and for a few of his closest friends and family members, Sergei Rachmaninoff was ever seen smiling or heard laughing. Whereas, his domestic life seemed to have been...
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Do you have a teachable spirit?
What is a sign of an unteachable spirit? When a person refuses to listen to scriptural correction, stubbornly holding on to their erroneous opinion, and passing it on as biblical truth, this is a sign of an unteachable spirit. Their teaching then becomes false doctrine.
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Artemisia Gentileschi: Victim or Heroine?
Although Artemisia Gentileschi had a tragic past and her gender hindered her artistically, she was driven with fierce determination, and ultimately became one of the greatest female artists of the Renaissance-Baroque period.
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Faith vs Reason
Have you ever seen or participated in forum debates between atheists and Christians? The arguments are endless from both sides. The worse part and the most embarrassing is when you see many of these atheists know more about the Bible than Christians...
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A Journey into Fear: A True Story
The morning arrived when my stepdad and I were traveling back to the city from our country home. My mom and siblings had gone before us and were waiting for our arrival. Back then, I remember being an inquisitive and adventurous nine-year old that...
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Dispelling the myths about the giants in the Bible
Who are the "Sons of God" and the "daughters of men" in the Bible, and who were these giants mentioned in Genesis, Chapter 6? Were these giants the offspring of “fallen angels” and earthly women? There are many theories and myths surrounding this subject. In this article, I will explain what the...
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"In Thee, Oh Lord, do I Put my Trust"
Psalm 31 "1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. 2Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. 3For thou art my rock and...
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Is man dog's best friend?
There’s nothing more irritating and aggravating to me than to see people locking their pets in hot vehicles in the middle of summer with partially cracked windows to go shopping or for whatever reason. If they only knew that within minutes the...
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Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
In the center of the religious, political and social revolution that broke the hold of the Catholic Church over Europe, one finds the founder of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther (1483-1546) (Mullet, par. 1). Luther, born in Eisleben in...
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Why are so many Christians falling for false teachings in today’s churches?
When it comes to the Bible, you will find that not everyone will give the same interpretation of what is written within the books of the Bible. However, what is more disturbing is the lack of knowledge people have about the Bible, easily falling prey to distorted teachings and misinterpretations....
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What happens when Christians celebrate Halloween
One night, as I drove home from work listening to one of my favorite Christian radio stations, a guest came on and spoke about Christians celebrating the pagan holiday Halloween. While I heard her speak on this subject, I began to question some of...
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To be as Strong as a Tree
Have you ever observed a tree swaying and violently shaking in a strong storm? If not, after you read this you may see a tree in a whole different light. Not long ago, as I was going through one of the many storms in my life, the Lord reminded me...
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Oops! Out of the Mouth of Preachers
Ever hear someone quote the bible verse "God helps those who help themselves?" Maybe it is something you have quoted yourself. You will find this verse in the Book of Hezekiah. Look in your Bible for the book of Hezekiah and you will not find it....
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Cyber-bullying in Adults?
We have all heard of bullies. They have been around in every school ever since I can remember. Back when I was in school, a long, long time ago, I remember they usually honed in on a single student and tormented that student to the point of madness....
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Be Still, and Know that I Am God
In the course of life and of life’s many tribulations, many of us who are walking with God at one time or another have quoted this verse found in Psalm 46:10. It is a very short verse or more like a command given by God, yet a very powerful one....
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The Tongue can be a Powerful Tool or a Poisonous Weapon
Here are a few interesting facts about the tongue: The tongue is a muscle. The strongest muscles in the human body are your legs and yes, you guessed it...the tongue. You cannot swallow your tongue because under your tongue there's a thin layer of...
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It is Hard to Forgive
Most recently while I was cleaning and discarding old things, I came across an old journal I had written in many years ago. As I skimmed over it, remembering things that had transpired in my life, I noticed a pattern of emotional instability in that...