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- New Audiobooks for Christians - Best New Audiobooks for Christian Li…Updated: Sat Jul 19 12:02:40 2008
These new audiobooks for Christians offer some fresh listening options for those who don't have time, or don't like to read. Perhaps you have a long drive to work, or you'd like to enhance your wor… - Top 10 Most Popular Christian BooksUpdated: Thu Jul 17 21:35:13 2008
Wondering what other Christians are reading? This list of the top ten most popular Christian books joins the Library Journal selection of the most requested Christian books in the United States wit… - Christian Living - Tools for Living the Christian FaithUpdated: Thu Jul 17 21:35:08 2008
These tools for living the Christian faith are designed to offer practical help as you navigate your way through the Christian life. Find resources for managing the major events in your life, such … - Christian Testimony About an Ex-Gangster - Victor's Life Transformat…Updated: Thu Jul 17 12:50:24 2008
In this Christian testimony about an ex-gangster you'll read how Victor went from troubled, to bad, to worse. By age 17 he had dropped out of school to become a full-time gangster. He was addicted … - Christian Testimony About God's Love - Ayana's Quest for Love Christ…Updated: Thu Jul 17 12:35:23 2008
In this Christian testimony about God's love you'll read how Ayana grew up never feeling her mother's favor, unless she did something to please her. This confusion about love spilled over into Ayan… - Comfort in Loss - Prayer for Comfort in LossUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:36:11 2008
Loss can come upon you suddenly and overwhelm you with grief. Giving yourself time and space to heal, and being real with the Lord about your pain can help. Consider these sure words of comfort fro… - Christian Funerals - Planning a Christian Funeral or Memorial ServiceUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:34:42 2008
A Christian funeral or Christian memorial service is never an easy thing to plan and organize. This practical and spiritual guide is designed to alleviate some of the burden and offer steps to help… - Bible Commentaries - Overview of Top Bible CommentariesUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:33:05 2008
Are you looking for Bible commentaries, but not sure which Bible commentary is best suited for you? I have put together a brief overview of some of the best Bible commentators and commentaries to h… - Suffering - Coping Through Suffering When All You Have Left is JesusUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:30:30 2008
Suffering and sorrow are a part of life. Knowing this, however, doesn't make it any easier to cope when you find yourself in the midst of the deepest, darkest trials of faith. Jack Zavada of Inspir… - Overcoming Despair - Jars of Clay Devotional About Overcoming DespairUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:29:03 2008
This inspirational devotion from the Bible is designed to offer encouragement from God's Word in overcoming despair. Jars of Clay devotional is illustrated with thoughts and images that will motiva… - Responding to Disappointment - Learn How to Respond to Disappointmen…Updated: Thu Jul 17 11:27:39 2008
The Christian life can easily lead to disappointment when strong hope and faith collide with an unexpected reality. When our prayers aren't answered and our dreams become shattered, disappointment … - Prayer for a Sick Friend - Bible Verse and Prayer for a Sick Friend …Updated: Thu Jul 17 11:25:13 2008
Is your heart heavy over a sick friend or family member? Do you wish there were something you could do to help? You can take your friend or family member to the Lord in prayer. Here is a Bible ve… - Misconceptions of New Christians - 10 Common Misconceptions About th…Updated: Thu Jul 17 11:21:15 2008
New Christians often have misconceptions about God, the Christian life and other believers. This look at the common misconceptions of Christianity is designed to dispel some of the misunderstanding… - Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - Learn Why Jesus Had to DieUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:18:21 2008
A member of the Christianity forum, Jane recently asked, "Why did Jesus have to die? As a Christian I should know the answer to this but I can’t think of any convincing explanation."… - Hearing from God - How to Hear from God and Know His VoiceUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:15:02 2008
Does God really talk to us? Can we really hear God's voice? We often doubt if we are hearing from God until we learn to recognize the ways God speaks to us. In "How to Hear from God," Kar… - Divorce and Remarriage - What Does the Bible Say About Divorce and …Updated: Thu Jul 17 11:12:49 2008
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? Sadly, divorce and remarriage are widespread realities in the Body of Christ today. The following study attempts to answer from a biblical pers… - The Passion of Christ - Bible Study of the Passion of ChristUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:12:03 2008
What is the passion of Christ? Join guest contributor, Warren Mueller, by delving into this rich topical Bible study of the passion of Christ… - Jesus' Final Hours - Timeline of Jesus' Final HoursUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:10:51 2008
A complete timeline of Jesus' final hours on the cross as recorded in Scripture, including the events just before and immediately following the Crucifixion… - Decision Making - 4 Keys to Good Judgment in Decision MakingUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:09:44 2008
Do you have trouble making decisions? For some people decision making is easy. But for most of us, it's difficult to know if we're using good judgment as we make daily decision about life—espe… - Stress and Anxiety Prayer - Dealing with Stress and AnxietyUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:06:13 2008
The cares and problems of life can burden you with stress and anxiety, robbing you of peace. Take comfort from these verses and pray a prayer for dealing with stress and anxiety, asking the Lord t… - Overcoming Anxiety - Christian Thoughts on Overcoming AnxietyUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:05:16 2008
Do you often deal with anxiety? Are you consumed with worry? You can learn to manage feelings of anxiety and worry by understanding what the Bible says about them. In this excerpt from his book, &q… - Fear Prayer - Prayer for Coping with FearUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:03:31 2008
Fear can paralyze and trap you, especially in the face of tragedy, uncertainty and circumstances beyond your control. Take courage from these verses and pray this prayer for coping with fear, allow… - Calvinism and Arminianism - Easy 5-Point Explanation of Calvinism an…Updated: Thu Jul 17 11:02:35 2008
One of the most potentially divisive doctrinal debates in the history of the church centers around the opposing doctrines of salvation known as Calvinism and Arminianism. Chuck Smith, in his book [… - Popcorn Testimonies - Brief Popcorn Testimonies of Transformed LivesUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:01:09 2008
Popcorn testimonies are quick, spontaneous accounts of God's intervention in people's lives. These brief testimonies were submitted by members and visitors of this site. Their true stories are a pa… - Founding Fathers Quotes - Christian Quotes of the Founding FathersUpdated: Thu Jul 17 11:00:23 2008
No one can deny that many of the founding fathers of the United States of America were men of deep religious convictions based in the Bible and their Christian faith in Jesus Christ. Of the 56 men … - Second Thoughts - Dealing With Second Thoughts About the Christian L…Updated: Thu Jul 17 10:58:54 2008
Job pressure. Temptation. Doubt. Embarrassment. Are you having second thoughts about being a Christian? Are you a Christian man who feels mostly like a fool and rarely like a faithful follower of C… - Sex Outside of Marriage - 10 Reasons Not to Have Sex Outside of Marr…Updated: Thu Jul 17 10:57:55 2008
Christian Singles: What does the Bible say about sex outside of marriage? We have examples all around us of couples engaging in pre-marital and extra-marital sex. There's no way around it — to… - Fallen Christian Leaders - What Can We Learn from Fallen Christian L…Updated: Thu Jul 17 10:56:43 2008
What can we learn from fallen Christian leaders? Whenever a high-profile Christian leader falls or fails, the effects are far-reaching. As I contemplated the recent scandal in Ted Haggard's life, I… - Wind River by Tom Morrisey - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Tue Jul 15 01:26:24 2008
Although Wind River is not Tom Morrisey's first novel, this is the first one I've read. Certainly, it will not be the last. As a wilderness adventure, I was drawn to Wind River, but what captured m… - When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Mon Jul 14 21:37:14 2008
This Christian book review offers a critique of the southern fiction novel - "When Crickets Cry" by Charles Martin - from a Christian perspective, providing a brief synopsis of the plot, … - Still Growing by Kirk Cameron - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Mon Jul 14 21:17:11 2008
Christian Book Review: A delightful book, [i]Still Growing[/i] is an autobiography of the life of Kirk Cameron, who played the mischievous teenager, Mike Seaver, on the award-winning TV sitcom. Cam… - Best Christian Vacations - Unforgettable Vacation Ideas for Christia…Updated: Mon Jul 14 13:20:46 2008
These best Christian vacations represent the top vacation and trip ideas for Christians. Each one is designed to fortify the foundations of your faith while you enjoy an unforgettable vacation expe… - Reader Feedback - "The Evangelical Catholic Movement"Updated: Mon Jul 14 13:18:35 2008
One reader gives an insightful perspective on the Roman Catholic Church as he shares his heart regarding the Evangelical Renewal Movement among Catholics… - Mercy's Favor - Christian Testimony of a Transformed LifeUpdated: Mon Jul 14 13:10:59 2008
This Christian testimony of a life transformed by faith in God is told through the eyes of Roy Okonkwo. "Mercy's Favor" is the story of a poor widow who was falsely accused. Her late husb… - Drugs and Alcohol Christian Testimony - William's Peace - I Found My…Updated: Mon Jul 14 13:08:50 2008
This drugs and alcohol Christian testimony is William's true story of transformation. At a young age he was living a life influenced by drugs, alhcohol and crime. In and out of treatment and jail, … - Disaster Relief - How to Help with Disaster ReliefUpdated: Mon Jul 14 12:40:06 2008
Although you may not have been personally impacted by the terrible devastation of recent disasters, many of us have been moved to help in the disaster relief efforts. Here are a few practical ways … - Top 10 Christmas CDs by Christian ArtistsUpdated: Mon Jul 14 12:34:12 2008
You'll find something for everyone in this top selection of Christmas music by Christian artists -- from contemporary Christmas music choices to classic Christmas favorites, and from children's pic… - Bedtime Prayers for Children - Christian Children's Bedtime PrayersUpdated: Fri Jul 11 16:39:36 2008
Bedtime Prayers for Children: Try teaching your Christian child these bedtime prayers. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm. … - Prayers for All Occasions and Specific NeedsUpdated: Fri Jul 11 16:37:03 2008
These prayers for all occasions and specific needs are designed to help you pray in times of particular need, if you are facing a real problem in your life, or simply to assist you in developing yo… - Bedtime Prayer - Original Christian Bedtime PrayerUpdated: Fri Jul 11 16:34:49 2008
This "Bedtime Prayer" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. It is a prayer of thankfulness to God for the blessing of today and the hope for tomorrow. … - Devotions for MenCreated: Tue Jul 8 18:19:12 2008
These Christian devotions for men are part of a devotional series by Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com. Each devotional highlights a relevant topic and offers practical encouragement for C… - Biography of Jack Zavada - Guest ContributorUpdated: Tue Jul 8 16:50:12 2008
Biography of Jack Zavada, Guest Contributor to About.com's Christianity site. As a career writer who never married, and also a cancer survivor, Jack Zavada is well acquainted with rejection and dis… - Christian Men - The Dilemma for Christian MenUpdated: Tue Jul 8 16:47:43 2008
As a Christian man, how can you live your faith without compromise in a world full of temptations? Is it possible to maintain ethical standards in business, and personal integrity in your social li… - Tom's Courage – Testimony of a Life Transformed from Fear to FaithUpdated: Tue Jul 8 12:36:48 2008
In this testimony of a life transformed by God, you’ll meet Tom. Tom is a man toughened by life at an early age. Abandoned by father and mother, he becomes a fighter. Yet one day this figh… - Parent's Prayer - Parent's Prayer for a ChildUpdated: Mon Jul 7 19:23:52 2008
The Bible tells us that children are a gift from God. This parent's prayer for a child will assist you in reflecting on God's Word and remembering his promises as you dedicate your precious child b… - Christianity - How to Live the Christian FaithUpdated: Mon Jul 7 12:06:07 2008
Are you a Christian seeking help in your Christian walk of faith? About Christianity offers resources, advice and other practical tools to help you live the Christian faith in today's world. Learn … - Roman Catholic Church - Beliefs and Practices of the Roman Catholic …Updated: Mon Jul 7 11:35:13 2008
An overview of the Roman Catholic Church as a Christian denomination including the beliefs and practices of the church, and a comparison of the distinguishing beliefs of the denomination. … - David and Goliath - Bible Story Summary About David and GoliathUpdated: Mon Jul 7 11:07:04 2008
A brief summary of the Bible story, "David and Goliath," with Scripture reference, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection… - Assemblies of God Denomination - Information on the Assemblies of Go…Updated: Thu Jul 3 21:51:28 2008
This Assemblies of God denomination profile provides a brief sketch of the Assemblies of God denomination including the number of worldwide members, Assemblies of God founders, geography, governing… - Logos Bible Software 3 Scholar's Library - Bible Software ReviewUpdated: Thu Jul 3 15:26:07 2008
The unique engine that powers Logos Bible Software 3 Scholar's Library is the Libronix Digital Library System. This powerful digital system is like having your own personal librarian, who, at the t… - Top 10 Bible Software ProgramsUpdated: Thu Jul 3 15:22:37 2008
Whether you're looking for the best free Bible software program or you've decided to invest in a comprehensive Bible software package, this collection of top Bible software programs is sure to offe… - Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Thu Jul 3 15:02:41 2008
Christian Book Review - Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy: Guest Reviewer, Lee Franklin says, "This is the first book I've read by Mary Connealy but it won’t be the last. A lot of authors at… - Respect Authority - Submitting to and Respecting AuthorityUpdated: Wed Jul 2 14:28:22 2008
Respect authority. Honor those in leadership. Obey your parents. Submit to your elders and teachers. These are not popular messages in today's culture. Take a look at what God says about respecting… - Week Eighty Two - Ayana's Quest for LoveCreated: Tue Jul 1 14:55:01 2008
- Week Eighty One - Betty's OfferingUpdated: Tue Jul 1 14:54:58 2008
- Prayer of Obedience - Prayerful Christian Hymn for Learning Daily Ob…Created: Mon Jun 30 16:49:15 2008
Learn to follow the Savior day by day with this prayerful Christian hymn for obedience written by Jane E. Leeson… - Stress Relief Prayer - Find Relief from Stress in this Prayerful Chr…Updated: Mon Jun 30 15:58:51 2008
Are you lacking peace? Are you feeling stressed? This prayerful Christian hymn written by John Greenleaf Whittier is a wonderful prayer for stress relief. It assures us that with confidence, trust … - Shelter from the Storm Prayer - Find Shelter from the Storm in this …Created: Mon Jun 30 15:58:41 2008
If you are seeking refuge from the overwhelming circumstances of your life, find shelter from the storm in this prayerful Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley. … - Christian Poem About the Crucifixion - The Nail - Original Christian…Created: Mon Jun 30 10:46:50 2008
"The Nail" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. It is about the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross. … - Tattoos and Christians - Should Christians Have Tattoos?Updated: Sat Jun 28 14:13:00 2008
Tattoos and Christians: Should Christians have tattoos? What does the Bible say about tattoos? Is it a sin to get a tattoo? Besides looking into what the Bible says about tattoos, together we'll co… - Week Three - Basics to Selecting a BibleUpdated: Sat Jun 28 11:44:08 2008
- Independence Day Prayers - Prayers for Celebrating the Fourth of JulyUpdated: Fri Jun 27 20:50:29 2008
This collection of Independence Day prayers offers a selection of prayers designed to encourage Christian celebrations of freedom, both spiritual and physical, for the Fourth of July holiday. … - Independence Day Bible Verses - Celebrating the 4th of JulyUpdated: Fri Jun 27 20:49:16 2008
This collection of Bible verses for Independence Day is designed to encourage the celebration of freedom, both spiritual and physical, for the 4th of July holiday… - Top 10 Christian MagazinesUpdated: Thu Jun 26 20:56:19 2008
Are you tired of reading fashion magazines and Hollywood journals that have nothing to do with your reality as a Christian in today's world? Would you rather read inspiring stories, Christian worl… - Allyson Felix - Faith Profile of Christian Athlete Allyson FelixUpdated: Thu Jun 26 17:01:41 2008
Allyson Felix has already accomplished a lot at a young age. As a Christian athlete, she has set some very high goals, such as winning multiple gold medals at the Beijing Summer Olympics. Yet, the… - Waking Lazarus by T.L. Hines - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:55:03 2008
This Christian book review offers a critique of the supernatural suspense novel - Waking Lazarus by T.L. Hines - from a Christian perspective, providing a brief synopsis of the plot, a summary of v… - Christian Marriage Book Review - Married to Jesus by Matthew J. WhiteUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:53:30 2008
Christian Marriage Book Review: If you want to experience a better Christian marriage and build a foundation based on the relationship between Christ and his church, then read Matthew J. White's Ma… - Christian Poem - Soar with Him - Original Christian PoemCreated: Wed Jun 25 17:59:12 2008
"Soar with Him" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. It is about growing in the Christian faith. … - Antichrist - Who is the Antichrist?Updated: Wed Jun 25 17:26:01 2008
What does the Bible say about the antichrist? Although the Bible does not specifically name who the antichrist will be, it does give us some clues as to what he will be like. By taking a look at th… - It Happens Every Spring by Dr. Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer - C…Updated: Wed Jun 25 15:57:32 2008
This Christian book review offers a critique of the contemporary fiction novel - It Happens Every Spring by Dr. Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer - from a Christian perspective, providing a brief s… - Some of the Parts by Gerry Rzeppa - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Wed Jun 25 15:56:45 2008
Christian Book Review: Some of the Parts by Gerry Rzeppa, is a "think-outside-of-the-box" children's poetical fiction that touches on several age-old spiritual topics. It offers a good de… - Bring Your Vision to Life by Ralph McCall - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Wed Jun 25 15:55:22 2008
Bring Your Vision to Life by Ralph McCall begins by asking the question, "What if?" That question is the first step to bringing dreams and desires to life. Many people allow their dreams … - Dark Well of Decision by Anne Kimberly - Christian Book ReviewUpdated: Wed Jun 25 15:54:35 2008
Christian Book Review: Anne Kimberly's book, Dark Well of Decision, is a captivating novel for young adults that's not only packed with adventure, but also carries a gospel message for teens. … - Christian Book Review Submission FormUpdated: Wed Jun 25 15:47:46 2008
Christian readers and book enthusiasts are welcome to submit original book reviews to be considered for publication on the Christianity site… - http://christianity.about.com/library/blbookreviewsubform.htmUpdated: Tue Jun 24 22:45:19 2008
- Week Eighty - Marie's True WitnessCreated: Tue Jun 24 14:03:07 2008
- Christian Testimony - Betty's OfferingUpdated: Tue Jun 24 13:51:25 2008
In this Christian testimony you'll read how Betty's marriage was failing. One night, feeling all alone, she prayed a desperate prayer. Betty asked God for a child to love, and the Lord granted her … - Jehovah's Witness Testimony - Christian Testimony of an Ex-Jehovah's…Updated: Tue Jun 24 13:39:35 2008
In this Christian testimony about an ex-Jehovah's Witness, you'll read how Marie was raised in a family of Jehovah's Witnesses. After years of following legalistic rules, she came to feel a sense o…