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In The Beginning - Why Are We here?

Mankind has been pondering its origins since the beginning of time. Why are we here? How did it all begin?
If we could go back to the beginning of time, what would we see? There are two different sides debating the beginning of the universe, science and religion.

Science would have us believe that due to natural selection and pure dumb luck, everything fell into perfect place for life to begin. The odds of this happening are so great that it would take several massive hard drives to hold all the zeros, but since it is not mathematically impossible, we will not dismiss it.
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Why Anyone Can Celebrate Christmas

Birth Of Jesus ImageEspecially in primarily Christian countries, most of us grow up with the idea that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and that’s all there is to it. But in fact, this is far from being the full story.
Indeed, the modern festival we celebrate under the name ‘Christmas’ has it’s roots in three festivals, two of which dating back to well before the birth of Jesus Christ. These festivals, and many of the traditions and customs pertinent to each, have become entwined and have evolved to the point where they have mingled together as part and parcel of one big festival.

One of those festivals is of Roman origin, Saturnalia, which was named after the Roman god Saturn. During Saturnalia, people gave gifts to one another - a tradition that has endured to this very day. Read more!

How Do Men Of Reed Become Men Of Rock?

Human beings are like the reed that grows at the water’s edge. We bend in whichever direction the favorable winds blow. Yet, throughout the history of mankind, God has chosen men of “reed”, broken them, and shaped them into men of “rock”.

Two very prominent instances come to mind. One was Simon Peter.
When Simon first encountered Jesus, on the shores of Lake Galilee, he was a struggling fisherman. When the Lord asked him to cast his nets in deeper waters for a catch, the “reed” in him had his doubts, but he did as he was told. His obedience was rewarded with abundance of fish, and when called to be a “fisher of men”, Simon left everything behind to follow Jesus.
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Gratitude Is The Antidote To Fear

Gratitude Is The Antidote To Fear ImageThere are so many types of prayers:
Formal prayers on bended knee and with hands folded, head bowed in supplication. Some people believe that God only hears these prayers.
Foxhole prayers that usually contain the phrase: God, help me out of this mess and I’ll NEVER (insert the offense here) again. For many, this is the only prayer they know.
Nighttime prayers where we review our day, thankful for the past events and replaying the moments for which we should make amends. And for these people, prayer is a routine way of life.
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