Posts Tagged ‘God’

The History Of Christianity

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

The vastest religion is known as Christianity. Although the are various forms of Christianity however they are all entirely called as Christians for they praise the God and follow similar teachings. The Christianity as originated on the time Christ was born. The entire Christians follow the teaching of Christ that was born between 7 and 4 BCE. He was sentence to death bf the Roman. Christians identified Christ as the son of God. They believe also the he is God and the send person in the Trinity called as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The entire history of Jews is can be found in the Old Testament. It was stated on there that nation alone, the immense realities of the occurrence and unity of God, His beneficial ruling of His creations and their duties on Him. The duties that He bestowed on them were conserved unspoiled amidst general corruption. The early world was awarded to Pantheism and creature-worship. After that, the world was given to the Israelites and was headed by the prophets. For some of the Baptist they foreshadowed as bigger and more general revelation.

With regards to the essential of Christianity, during those early years, it was much fleeting and outstanding. It was not accessible full grown to the world, however it was left to improve base with the forces and possibilities that were rooted in it from the start by its founder. It is not an issue to find in primitive Christianity traits that did not survive after they had offered their purpose. The natural causes and the different events that happen is always under the Divine guidance, which is commonly resulting to Christianity taking form that would best safeguard its solidity and competence. During the apostolic times that, supreme power as to morals and faith was given to the twelve representatives of Christ and they are called the apostles. Every one was entitled to proclaim and unfailingly infer His teaching.

The Divine purpose of Christianity is divided in three parts, the Universe Religion, Noticeably to Established Religion and Perfect Religion. The Christianity is created for the entire world. It was compromised to Abraham and to his nation. It was also showed by Christ the reason why he came on earth. The universality of Christian when it comes to time and space was also informed by Christ. Christianity is an ideal religion because of Christ’s own means of teaching, through his teaching he was able to explains how this religion is absolutely great. With the lost of imperfections that are scattered, yet God created earth perfectly for How entire creatures.

Christianity is a religion that acquires great story. If you are a Christian it is very important that you have knowledge of its origin in order for you love more the religion. Be means of history as well you may know your obligations as a Christian, Christianity is not a religion only but it is also a guide on how you should live life that God expects you to do.

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Our Omnipresent God

Friday, March 19th, 2010

We read in the Bible (Psalm 139) that God is omnipresent. He is literally everywhere that we could possibly go. The Psalm says that He fills all of the universe. At any moment and any place, God is there. Isn’t that amazing?! It’s hard to comprehend or to understand, but there is nowhere that we can go where God is not present.

Later, in Colossians we read that not only is God present everywhere in the universe, He is also present even in the smallest particle of matter. This goes even further to show His presence everywhere within His creation. We cannot find a place of a thing that does not have God’s presence.

There is no way the human mind can fully comprehend the fact that our God can be present everywhere at the same time. As humans, we are limited in both time and space, but God is not. Although I do not really understand how it is possible, I know that it is true.

Any time I call on Him, He hears my cry – and He does the same for each of His children. Someone once said, “When thousands of Christians are praying privately around the world at the same time, each one can be sure that he is receiving God’s undivided attention.”

At times when you feel alone, be assured that God is there. He stands beside you; He sees and knows all that you are going through. You are not alone. You are not forsaken. God is there. Let that be your courage, comfort and joy.

Father, thank you so very much for always being with me, regardless of the circumstance. Thank you that no matter where I go or how far I stray, I can know that You are right there. I love you and trust that Your presence will be a comforting factor throughout all of the situations that I face.

Dr. Ann Shorb is a professional counselor with CCES in Hanover, PA. She serves local clients through face-to-face counseling in the office, and others throughout the US can receive phone counseling. She provides a variety of services including pre-marital counseling and marriage counseling.

How To Handle Anger Effectively

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Anger is an outward emotion. Underneath, however, are always feelings of fear, hurt, helplessness, or guilt-or a combination of these. Since anger is a God-given emotion, it’s not necessarily bad. If handled properly, it can be used for good and to create change.

There are five possible ways of managing anger. I’ll tell you now, the first three can be very harmful and they don’t resolve the problem!

SUPPRESSION is when you pretend or deny that you are angry. Holding in your feelings of anger can actually even lead to health problems in addition to emotional struggles. Also, when you suppress your anger you are setting yourself up for a blow up.

OPEN AGGRESSION includes yelling, stomping, complaining, arguing, criticizing, blaming, throwing things and even physically harming someone else. Basically it’s a rude way of saying, “I want my own way!”

PASSIVE AGGRESSION is not outwardly aggressive but it is still a destructive way of handling anger. With passive aggression you basically shut down. You may also gossip or talk about people behind their back or sulk. Passive aggression is not healthy or effective because it avoids conflict, and therefore the source of the issue is never addressed or corrected.

ASSERTIVENESS is a healthy way to handle anger, and it’s how God would have us to deal with our anger. The person who is assertive will address the issue with others involved, but will do so constructively and respectfully rather than with open or passive aggression.

When you can use assertiveness properly you will be able to work towards solving your problems and issues that come up in your life. An assertive person can work well with others to communicate effectively and work together towards a suitable solution.

LETTING GO OF ANGER is what you must do when there is no other way to solve the problem and deal with your anger. You may have worked very hard towards a possible solution, but sometimes it is simply out of your control. When you let go of anger you accept the fact that you can’t change the situation, so you decide to move past it.

New events may cause old hurts and frustrations to resurface. Remind yourself of your choice to forgive and commit to the same choice with this new episode.

Ann Shorb is a counseling, writer, and speaker. Through her counseling ministry, CCES, she provides services for sexual addiction, premarital counseling and more.

When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

After graduating college, my husband Tim and I served as missionaries in Africa for a few years. Many times throughout my life I have reflected back to the experiences I had and the lessons that I learned during the time we were there.

Tim and I had some friends who were also working as missionaries and we had a trip planned to visit with them. Where we lived and in those days a trip like this was a major undertaking. We had never made the drive and there were no road signs or traffic lights to help us find the way. No gas stations to fuel up or to get directions if we missed a turn.

The car was loaded with our belongings, enough gasoline for the trip there and back, lunches, snacks, and lots of items that we were transporting to the friends we were to visit. But less than an hour from home, the car began to sputter and spit, and just refused to run right.

Tim looked at the engine and tried a few things to see if it would help, but with no success. We stopped to pray and ask for God’s help to get the car fixed and to help us make the rest of the trip. When it became clear that the car wasn’t going to cooperate, we turned around and headed home. I was sad and confused as to why God didn’t answer our prayer so the trip would go on.

After returning home we had a mechanic check out the car. He was amazed at what he found and he told us we were lucky to be alive! The gas line was leaking right down into the engine and he couldn’t believe that the engine hadn’t exploded already. If we had made the rest of the trip, tragedy would have almost certainly happened.

We were stunned! God knew what our need was even though we didn’t. He answered our prayer by making it impossible for us to continue our trip successfully, and by giving us the wisdom to turn around and head home. How thankful we were for His goodness!

Thank you, Father, that Your knowledge is so vast that it sees beyond the surface to the core of our deepest needs. Your wisdom never ceases to amaze me!

Following several years as a missionary, Dr. Ann Shorb began a career in counseling and is the founder of CCES in Hanover, PA. She provides a variety of services including Christian premarital counseling and help with help with overcoming sexual addiction.

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Learning To Wait On The Lord

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Years ago photo booths used to be popular in stores and malls. You could slip inside the photo booth with a friend, or several friends, and get some quick pictures for a small price. You’d get inside the booth, close the curtain, get yourselves into position, and when you’re ready, insert the money to start to photographs.

SNAP! Change positions quickly and SNAP! Change once more and another SNAP! You move rapidly to a new pose and hear the final SNAP! Four poses and four pictures. Then comes the hard part. You step out of the booth to wait for that little strip of pictures to drop through the slot and into the wire pocket on the side of the booth.

Taking the photos is fun, but waiting those few minutes for the developing is so hard! It seems to take forever, but sooner or later you know the pictures will come through.

There are times in my life when the pace is moving rapidly and I’m ready to take on something new. Then I feel that God is telling me to wait. I want to keep moving forward before I forget what I want to accomplish or before the opportunity passes by, but God wants things to move a little slower. That’s not what I want because I just want to do things while I can.

Throughout my life I learned some hard lessons that in those times when God chooses to not answer my prayers right away in my own timing, I need to take the focus off of my agenda and simply focus on Him. This is when I know that He loves and cares for me and I trust that He will care for me in His timing as He knows what is best.

God is faithful, and I know this. Because he is faithful I can wait and know that when His timing comes, all things will work out according to His plan.

Father, when I’m inpatient and having a hard time waiting on you, please help me to realize that you are faithful and that you are completely in control.

Ann Shorb is a counselor and the founder of CCES. She works with a wide variety of clients and provides Christian counseling services for many different issues.

How You Can Have A Quiet Time With God

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

For most Christians having a daily quiet time in Scripture and prayer is one of the most difficult aspects of our spiritual lives. Our enemy knows that this time each day is critical to our walk and our strength as believers, and he will do anything within his power to prevent us from getting this time. For this reason it is important that we make it a habit to have time with God each day.

The first step is to decide on a time of day that will work best for you, and block this time off for nothing but your quiet time with God. Choose a time that will present as few distractions as possible, and then make it happen. After all, we keep track of everything else in our lives and plan our other appointments and activities. Doesn’t time with God demand the same attention?

Find a quiet place where you will not be distracted. Get away from things that will interrupt your time with God and give Him your full attention. Maybe there is a room in your house where you can get away, or maybe it’s easier at your office before everyone else arrives.

The third and final step is to come up with a plan for what you will be doing with your quiet time. You may choose to study a specific book of the Bible (or group of books), read through the entire Bible, or follow along through a devotional book or workbook.

Looking at the next year in advance, plan how you will be dedicating your quiet time with God. Choose a path of study that you think will have a practical impact on your life. Ask for God’s leading as He shows you what to study and how to spend your time in Scripture.

Just like diet and exercise are critical to your physical health, time alone with God is critical to your spiritual and emotional health. Make that standing appointment for every day and do what ever you can to keep it each day.

Father, I know how important it is that I have time alone with you each day. Help me to put aside the distractions and to prioritize this time. Show me what you would have me to study and how I can apply it to my daily life.

Ann Shorb is a counselor that practices in central PA. Through her organization, Christian counseling provider & Educational Services, she provides marriage counseling, help with ADHD, depression, grief, and more.

Eternity is Written On Our Hearts

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Eternity is written on our hearts. That’s why we like stories like the one below, they remind us that life is more than the things we see…

“Aslan turned to them and said: “You do not look so happy as I mean you to be… the dream is ended: this is the morning” – As He spoke He no longer looked to them like a lion; but the things that began to happen after that were so great and beautiful that I cannot write them… and for us this is the end of all the stories, and we can most truly say that they all lived happily ever after. But for them it was only the beginning of the real story. All their life in this world and all their adventures in Narnia had only been the cover and the title page: now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story which no one on earth has read: which goes on forever: in which every chapter is better than the one before…” C.S. Lewis – The Last Battle

Truly, we were made for God, designed to love and be loved by Him. The awareness of His person is our inheritance. We were born to be fascinated by Him and allured by His Love. You may know it or not, but the presence of God is the environment you were created for.

Yet… most of us live disconnected from this heavenly atmosphere. We go through life ignoring that, we’re “incarnate thirst” as someone said. Our journey is filled with struggle and pain, our minds often overheat with the cares of this life, and our emotions… well… picture a roller coaster and get a preview…

As if this weren’t enough, every single day we face an ocean of distractions. There are multitudes of voices calling for our attention. The Media and some intelligent sectors of society have identified our deep hunger and thirst… they know… and ferociously compete with each other to capture the affections of our heart.

Ironically, they are not alone in this pursuit. The God of heaven and the prince of darkness are after the same thing- your burning heart.

The battle at the end of the age rages around this…

FIRE WITHIN

Make no mistake about it, your affections will burn for something or someone. Your heart is not neutral. There are deep and strong passions within you. They’re like strong rivers of longing that search for an outlet until it’s found (the power of addiction is based on this reality).

We may like or not, but we’re dealing with deep affections and the charm of many lovers… in a sense, we’re being aggressively hunted…

What do we do? How do we live? How do we spend our time and our days? What or Who is worthy to be the object of our desire?

A HIGHER CALLING

There is a Higher Calling. This calling is not new. Actually is quite old. John the apostle heard it, so did Mary of Bethany. You have probably heard it more than once… that voice above and inside that says: Come Up Here. Come Up Here and I will show you… I’m real… give me Your heart…

We are called to go deeper into the knowledge of God and his Ways. We are invited to join the fellowship of His Son (1Cor. 1:9) and journey into union with the Ultimate Lover of our Souls.

The fact you’re reading this far shows that this Calling is for you. If you were to hate God as so many today, the first paragraph of this article would have scared you away, but here you are…

Now is time to listen and encounter… your Creator is calling… He knows why your heart burns…

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