http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ Self Help Christian Resources. How to have a fulfilling Christian life and greater happiness in personal and family relationships. en-US Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:59:37 -0500 1440 http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ Recently, my pastor gave a message about the leading causes of money issues in marriage. He referred to them as “money minefields” that if not dealt with (or defused) lead to problems in marriage and much of the time divorce.After listening to the message the second time this past weekend, I think it is one of the most profound messages about money and marriage I’ve heard. It gets to the root of money problems and identifies the one true solution. I hope you’ll enjoy what I learned. You can listen[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ The city of St. Louis has agreed to pay $80,000 for censoring the speech of Christians during a "gay" pride festival on city property, according to the Alliance Defense Fund. The law organization represented the plaintiffs in a case brought over the censorship, and it announced yesterday it had voluntarily sought dismissal of the lawsuit after the city's offending policy had been struck down and the city agreed to pay damages and costs of the case."Christian groups shouldn't be banned from[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ For centuries, when individuals needed counseling, they went through the church. Clergymen and pastors used biblically based models to address the emotional or relational complaints of troubled people. Secular counseling was later introduced in the 1800s. The physician Sigmund Freud offered his theories and beliefs on the inner sources of trouble for many people, and the rules of counseling changed. Psychology in CounselingAccording to the book "Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ Financial accounts are a modern day necessity. Most people have an account at a bank, if not multiple banks. At that bank they are likely to have a checking account, savings account, and even a CD. In addition, it is quite common for people to have multiple active credit card and debit card accounts. Unfortunately, each of these accounts adds a layer of complexity. One of my current financial goals is to simplify my finances – hence the need for a simple budget and fewer financial accounts. In this quest[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ Most Christians don’t gamble. Atheists, agnostics and evolutionists all gamble, not with their money but with something far more valuable.I have seen the odds of having the right amino acids and other components coming together from the primordial ooze and creating life mathematically computed. It produces a number followed by so many zeros that if I used the smallest font on my computer it would take the rest of this article to write them in, plus another several hundred pages to record them[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ You might also be interested in "Bible Basics for the 21st Century." Lessons with Audio! Click here.The Christian faith, most faiths for that matter, teach that we are not to be unequally yoked. In lay terms this simply means we are to be wise when seeking a relationship to avoid future spiritual conflicts that can result in heart break. Here are four ways to find the mate matched to your beliefs.As a former Pastoral Counselor I can attest to the fact that one of the biggest mistakes made by[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ One of the most controversial subjects among Christians today, is whether or not the Ten Commandments are still valid today. While many concede that Nine of them are still valid, but the 4th one concerning keeping of the Sabbath on the day ordained and sanctified by God is no longer necessary, some even go as far as to say that all Ten have been abolished and that we are now “Under Grace not the Law”.Perhaps the best place to start to find an answer to: "Are there only Nine Commandments?" is[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ See: Gain Wealth By Reading The Bible. Thirteen times, in the book of Hebrews, the author uses an edifying, faith building Greek device. This device usually begins with the expression “let us.” I call it simply a “let us exhortation.”In other words, when an author used this grammatical device, he/she simply exhorted someone to join in with him/her in an action. He/she could exhort one to join in and help start an action that had not yet begun. Or he/she could exhort someone to join in an action that[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ Christian therapy as a profession is relatively new, having been practiced only over the last few decades. While many in the Christian community adhere to a strict code of Bible-based, scriptural, prayer-focused means of helping individuals, additional methods have proven beneficial. However, there remains a fear among Christians.The fear many have who are consider Christian counseling is that they would jeopardize their faith or somehow be disobedient to God or contradict the Bible. Yet through the wise[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ The World Health Organization estimates 40% of all injections given in developing countries are unsafe, with 1 child in 100 facing premature death due to an HIV or hepatitis infection passed through a used needle. This year, scientists expect over 20 million new cases of hepatitis and HIV at a cost of 1.3 million lives and $500 million dollars.My brother in Christ, Ray Zimmerman, has established Needles for Life™. (N4L) provides local missions and clinics around the world with sterile needles along with[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ I received this email from a friend today that is well worth a quick read. (Ed.)Dear Jim,A few months ago, I was involved in an interview that was live on the telephone. We had about 1000 people listening in. At the end, most people were hanging up. But two guys, Frank and Bill stayed on...... Frank was going on about how there was no way he was willing to pay anything for some marriage advice! He said he could work it out himself. He was quite angry, and spent several minutes fussing at me (after listening[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ My article on Tithing (here) has had thousands of readers through this blog and through more than a hundred Article Directories.This video from Monica Dennington expands nicely on my article. I think you'll enjoy it.Readers also like:Gain Wealth By Reading The Bible. 52 Model Questions For Bible Teachers. The Bible, Sex, And This Generation. Bible Basics for the 21st Century Lessons with Audio! The 5 Biblical Keys to Outrageous Abundance! Read More & Leave Comment>>> [...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that her child was missing.Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star".At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit". "Keep[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ There are specific quotes in the Bible that target emotional health and well being and this should come as no surprise as this Book does cover, in my opinion the whole range of humanity, including depression and its symptoms. As a source of help for depression, like perhaps any religious book, it could work wonders for dealing with depression, of course, when used wisely. These symptoms of depression, which consequently make us seek help, include feeling alone, having low-self esteem, a negative outlook on[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ Internet Marketer, Albert Grande sent me an email the other day with a great story about Evangelist Billy Graham. Albert got the story from his Mom and I thought it worth passing along to my regular readers because I believe that you, like me, understand the message communicated by Dr. Graham. It serves as a reminder so we keep our ultimate goal in sight. It's also a message for those readers who have not thought about this subject.The title of this article, "Billy Graham's Brand New Suit", is[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ Note: Contents of an email from Dan Brown to me personally. Ed._________________________________________Hi Jim, By now, you've probably heard about the best-selling book called "The Secret." This book is also in a DVD and Audio CD format... It's huge right now! The concept is, by using this "secret," which is "The Law of Attraction," you can create ANYTHING you want in your life: more money, a bigger house, more business, a new mate, literally anything you want! While "The[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ By Lori RadunLast week, I sat at my computer and watched the MSN video clip that recapped Ashley Smith's encounter with Brian Nichols. As I watched in awe, I was amazed by her amazing faith in God.I asked myself, "If I were in that situation, would I have the courage to speak out about my faith? Would I have enough love in my heart for this man who just killed 4 people?" Would you? I could really relate to this story because my church is just finishing up a "40 Days of Purpose" series,[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ by Jim DeSantis, Editor Much has been written, and will be written, to mark the anniversary of 9-11. Words flow from poison pens, from weeping pens, from indignant pens, from angry pens. Wise writers and foolish writers conjure word pictures to explain it all to us and to remind us of the horror of that day. Politicians on all sides use it, too. Some shamelessly, some reverently. I struggled for many days to explain the lesson of 9-11. The natural inclination of this writer is to take the facts, organize[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ There is an intense need and demand for Christian writing today. Christian literature has become more popular in just the last few years, as some topics such as the end-times, Christian development and psychology, and Christian teaching have entered into the mainstream market.Individuals in both the mainstream market and the Christian market are purchasing Christian materials. As more Christian literature becomes available, Christians will increasingly be able to meet their reading needs via Christian[...] http://on-line-tribune-spiritual-matters.blogspot.com/ I received a card from a friend today that made me cry. It's not the first card I have received from her because this unusual lady likes to reach out and touch with a card. She just seems to know when to send one and the exact thing to say to lift your spirit. In fact, you might say she has a card writing ministry of sorts. This very special lady came into my life about two years ago, when my husband and I suddenly found ourselves caretaking his mother, who had Alzheimers. 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