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		<title>Evangelism Explosion</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Christian, we should be dreaming of all the world know and believe the existing of Jesus, and put Jesus as the Lord. But to do it, it is our job to do it, an evangelism explosion should be start from us.
In order to do that lets have a look on evangelism explosion principal as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As Christian, we should be dreaming of all the world know and believe the existing of Jesus, and put Jesus as the Lord. But to do it, it is our job to do it, an evangelism explosion should be start from us.</p>
<p>In order to do that lets have a look on evangelism explosion principal as mention below:<br />
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1. Every Christian should be witness<br />
How to be a witness, you should know that every one beside you, either it is your own family, neighbor, friends, work partners, might be not know Jesus and Christianity. So its time for you to be a living witness.</p>
<p>&#8220;But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1 : <img src='http://www.catholicdioceseofndola.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>2. Its shepherd responsibility to equipped the holy man.<br />
Because evangelism is tasks and Christian responsibility, then the shepherd should train their men and women in order to prepare them to evangelism.</p>
<p>11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. (Ephesians 4:11-12)</p>
<p>3. The best evangelism training is on the field.<br />
The reasons why Jesus, take twelve of apostles, is so that they able to hear, felt, and see it them self how Jesus teach and serve everyone. From the day rise, until they close their eyes, they could see the figure of Jesus.</p>
<p>He appointed twelve[a] that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach. (Mark 3:14)</p>
<p>Evangelism is something we should do as Christian, these days the spread of the information could be sent through any media such as internet. And of course hopefully it could be more effective. In order to secure the safety use of the network, some application such as <a href="http://fpscomponents.com/Products/virtual-keyboard.aspx" target="_blank">virtual keyboard for windows</a> could be use. Because we want to keep the information safe and spread it correctly, its better to prevent it then confront it.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Broken Chain</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you ever visiting prison, or at least see it in the movie, you&#8217;ll know that almost impossible to broke the chain and escape from prison just like that. The other possibilities are the chain being open by affiliates or open with heavy machine tools, but can&#8217;t open on its own like what happens with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you ever visiting prison, or at least see it in the movie, you&#8217;ll know that almost impossible to broke the chain and escape from prison just like that. The other possibilities are the chain being open by affiliates or open with heavy machine tools, but can&#8217;t open on its own like what happens with Paul ans Silas.</p>
<p>When Paul and Silas worship God with all their hearts, the earthquake was sent by God to open the jail doors and every chain on the prisoners as you could refers it in Acts 16:19-34.<br />
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 19 When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. 20 They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar 21 by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.”</p>
<p> 22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. 23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24 When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.</p>
<p> 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”</p>
<p> 29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”</p>
<p> 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. 33 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. 34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household. </p>
<p>If you look at it more further, then you&#8217;ll come to conclusion that Paul and Silas prayer makes it happen, and I believe that you want to know how to do it. Because the true worshiper give all their live and put all the hope to God. </p>
<p>The true worshiper is person who put his lives to the truth and worshiping the Holy Spirit. God never hold on His miracle, its just sent out for us, all we need is asking for it. But the most important is seek the Lord first.</p>
<p>Many discussion about Christianity often debates by believers and others, most of them took place in conference rooms, as an example is <a href="http://www.hotelrus.kiev.ua/en/conferences-and-banquets/meeting-rooms/view.html" target="_blank">conference halls kiev</a>. But for us who believe Lord the most, debates will make our faith stronger and closer to the Lord.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What is the Path to God?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ten Ways to Connect With the Divine and to Find the Higher Self 
Each religion approaches the divine in a unique way. Here are ten universal paths practiced by devotees to find God and connect with the higher self. 
Every path to God is a personal experience, a private journey. No one path is inherently [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ten Ways to Connect With the Divine and to Find the Higher Self </p>
<p>Each religion approaches the divine in a unique way. Here are ten universal paths practiced by devotees to find God and connect with the higher self. </p>
<p>Every path to God is a personal experience, a private journey. No one path is inherently superior, as all paths to God are valid and useful.<br />
Jesus said, &#8220;I and the Father are One.&#8221; (John 10:30) Humans and God are one. As devotees draw nearer and nearer to God, the ultimate goal is to merge with the Divine in an intimately spiritual union. Sri Ramana Maharishi, the famous Indian guru who achieved enlightenment at the age of 16, asserts, &#8220;God, Guru, and the Self are the same.&#8221; (p. 10, Erase the Ego)<span id="more-34"></span><br />
Meditation as a Means to Draw Near to God<br />
When a devotee quiets the mind, the inner voice can be more easily heard and heeded. Meditation allows for the cultivation of the state of mind needed to achieve enlightenment.<br />
Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and other religions use meditation as a means to quiet the inner chatter and hear the voice of God, or the wisdom of the Higher Self.<br />
Prayer as a Communication and Primary Path to God<br />
Prayer can take many forms, including recitation of a mantra or repetitions with a rosary. Prayer can be a silent plea to the universe or a specific, intimate dialog with a personal, living God.<br />
Prayer can involve specific requests of God or the Universe; expressions of appreciation for blessings; and communications of thanks, or cries for help.<br />
Temporary Vow of Silence to Find the Higher Self and God<br />
Silence does not just involve resting the vocal cords. Many religions advocate silent retreats, such as Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists.<br />
Ritual silence can be used as a religious tool to quiet the mind to a deeper level than a meditative session. Silence is a disciplined, unique way to connect with the Higher Self and with God.<br />
Yoga as a Discipline to Reconnect the Mind, Body, and Spirit With God<br />
This ancient discipline is a subtle yet powerful path to God. The root word &#8220;yuj&#8221; means &#8220;to join, to yoke, to concentrate one&#8217;s attention.&#8221;<br />
According to the Sanskrit Glossary of Yogic Terms, yoga is &#8220;a method of practice leading to conscious union of the human being (atman) with the universal existence of Brahman.&#8221; Brahman is the Hindu Trinity Godhead, similar to Christianity&#8217;s concept of the Holy Trinity. (Yoga Publications Trust, 2007)<br />
Tithing and Offerings to God<br />
Flowers, money, and personal sacrifice (as Catholics practice during Lent) are all examples of devotees&#8217; external expressions of offering a part of themselves. Devotion is expressed through offerings, gift giving, giving of oneself. Tithing and offerings are expressions of love.<br />
Acts of Kindness and Compassion as an Expression of the Divine<br />
Jesus preached the importance of loving others, including it as one of the Ten Commandments given to Moses. The Dalai Lama teaches that compassion can be learned, and calls all who wish to achieve enlightenment to practice compassion.<br />
Forgiveness is a supreme act of compassion, and also shows emotional and spiritual maturity. To forgive is divine, and is one way to draw closer to God.<br />
Study of the Holy Texts Illuminate the Path to God<br />
The Jewish religion emphasizes study as a means to understand and draw nearer to God. Christians study the Bible, revering the sacred text as a manifestation of God Himself: &#8220;And the Word became flesh&#8230;&#8221; (John 1:14)<br />
Healthy Love of Self and Emotional Maturity as a Path to God<br />
If God and the Self are the same, then a healthy love of self is absolutely necessary in spiritual growth, devotion to and love of God. Healthy love of oneself is a step in reconnecting to the Higher Self and emotional maturity allows for synthesis of mind, body and spirit.<br />
Ethical Decisions Draw the Righteousness Near to God<br />
Ethics does not involve right vs. wrong or good vs. evil, but rather entails a consistency of moral code. While some religions may differ on ideas and philosophies of morality, ethics and righteousness prove a powerful path to God, as a disciplined approach to what one believes is right.<br />
Rituals as an Outward Expression of Devotion and Commitment to God<br />
Pagans, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and others all practice religious rituals. Culturally, humans crave ritual to give order and increase meaning to outward acts of devotion. Rituals can provide structure and discipline to devotion. Some use rituals as a tangible lifeline that leads directly to God.<br />
Devotees can use one, several, or all of these paths to God and to the Higher Self. For example, japa mala combines ritual with prayer and meditation.<br />
Just as seekers approach the study of the Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, from different angles, so the seeker can approach and ultimately unite with the Divine, the One God, the Higher Self, or the Universe using any of these valid and powerful paths.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fawcett, McMahon, Jackson, and Cronkite: Did they ask the Question?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Farrah Fawcett and Ed McMahon are reported to be Catholic while Michael Jackson was a Jehovah’s Witness and Walter Cronkite was an Episcopalian. Some who belong to these religions may feel assured that because of their respective religious affiliations all is well with each of them.
The Biblical view is that they may have ended up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Farrah Fawcett and Ed McMahon are reported to be Catholic while Michael Jackson was a Jehovah’s Witness and Walter Cronkite was an Episcopalian. Some who belong to these religions may feel assured that because of their respective religious affiliations all is well with each of them.<br />
The Biblical view is that they may have ended up with God after death not because of their religion but in spite of it. The Bible view of salvation is quite explicit and involves no requirement to belong to any specific religion. While that may be a subject for another time it does well to remind ourselves of the thief on the cross who died next to Christ at the crucifixion.<span id="more-9"></span></p>
<p>The thief on the cross had no time to be baptized, join a religion or become familiar with scripture but Jesus promised him that he would be with him in paradise that very day. (Lk 23:43) The childlike faith that consented to the belief that Christ was not only innocent but that he was exactly who he was reported to be was all it took. That is still all it takes.</p>
<p>Religion and the faltering reasoning of mankind always create entrance requirements for heaven that is wrong. The Biblical view stands alone to correct this error. The most common belief is that God holds us up daily and places our lives and actions on an imaginary scale to see if our ‘good’ out weigh our ‘bads.’ This paints a picture of God that is ridiculous. He is not that frivolous. </p>
<p>In a phone conversation I had with an old friend in Washington the day after Michael Jackson’s death I was to surprised to hear my friend remark that Jackson must be OK with God because he gave to over 39 separate charities. Having been well taught in scriptures I was amazed to hear my friend use the imaginary scale in the sky idea to console him self about Jacksons death.</p>
<p>Was Jackson redeemed because of his giving and in spite of his connection to a religion that mainstream Christianity often views as a cult, or a life that may have left a lot to be desired? My answer is simply “I haven’t a clue.” If I knew Michael Jackson well enough to say whether he answered the all important Biblical question then I could say with perfect clarity where the soul of the pop icon is at this very moment. I will leave both the question and the answer in the hands of the Almighty for now and I will not presume.</p>
<p>The same rule applies in my thinking as it concerns the rest of the souls of the departed icons who have drawn our attention of late. Regardless of their religious affiliations or the lack of them I can’t say that each of them did not have a moment in time when they asked the all important Biblical question in their own words and in their own way. Only God knows that.</p>
<p>Christians are so worried that Jackson may have slipped away without reckoning with God that they began to believe a rumor floating around the internet that famed singer Andre Crouch and his wife ministered the question to Jackson shortly before his death and he responded positively. A recent report in Charisma magazine dispelled the rumor with a categorical denial from Crouch that anything like that ever happened.</p>
<p>When life’s greatest difficulties are all around me and I ponder my own mortality and the brevity of life I always think on the great question. Yet it is not the question alone that stands as the great comforting thought in my darkest moments. It is the answer I chose to make well over four decades past. So what is the question?</p>
<p>As the Apostle Paul and his young disciple Timothy travelled through ancient Macedonia they stopped to preach the gospel in the city of Philippi. They were well received until they cast an evil spirit out of a young woman who was being used to make prognostications (fortune telling) for two men who made good money for themselves as a result. For this they were thrown into a prison where they were held in chains.</p>
<p>They filled the night with prayer and singing praises to God which resulted in a divine intervention. There was a brief earthquake and the prison doors all flew open. The Phillipian jailer knew that to allow even one prisoner to escape would cost him his own life under Roman law so he was about to kill himself instead of waiting for a sure public execution. Paul seeing what was about to happen called out to the warden and told him that everyone was still present and accounted for and that he should not harm himself.</p>
<p>The Philippian jailer was so moved by the events that he came in and threw himself at the feet of Paul and Timothy and cried “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30) This question is to this day the most important question any human being can ask of God. It is the crux of any true relationship with God and it cannot be replaced by religious tenants, conscience giving or imaginary scales in the sky.</p>
<p>The answer given by Paul is the difference between eternal life and eternal separation from God. It is a question that neither regards a person’s status in life, poverty or riches, fame or obscurity or any other condition. Paul said “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” (Acts 16:31) The jailer did believe and his wife and family followed suit.</p>
<p>In the quiet and deeply personal moments of anyone’s life this question is still paramount. It is the question of the ages with an eternal result. What would your answer be?</p>]]></content:encoded>
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