http://factoidz.com/experts-in/christianity/ christianity articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/reflections-on-psalm-1217/ http://factoidz.com/reflections-on-psalm-1217/ What does psalm 121:7 say? "The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul." (NASB) "God guards you from every evil; he guards your very life." (The Message) "The LORD will keep you from all harm; He will watch over your life." (NIV) After reading that ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/world-religions-vs-religion-or-spirituality.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-henrician-reformation-henry-viiis-conflict-with-the-catholic-church/ http://factoidz.com/the-henrician-reformation-henry-viiis-conflict-with-the-catholic-church/ During the 1530's and the 1540's England witnessed many drastic changes in the spheres of religious thought and theology, changes that swept the entire country in a very swift and powerful way. Strangely enough however, this change came not from a fervent d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-henrician-reformation-henry-viiis-conflict-with-the-catholic-church.jpg http://factoidz.com/forcing-religion-on-an-unwilling-public-in-16th-century-england/ http://factoidz.com/forcing-religion-on-an-unwilling-public-in-16th-century-england/ Gloucester: February 9 1555. A small fire is kindled starting slowly but gradually raising to an inferno at the heart of which stands John Hooper. Who, "knocked his breast with his hands until one of his arms fell off, and then knocked still with the other, while the fat, water, and bloo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-16.jpg http://factoidz.com/on-the-subject-of-evil/ http://factoidz.com/on-the-subject-of-evil/ One of the more interesting and perhaps revealing aspects of the concept of "evil" is that while the belief in its existence may be cross-culturally universal, how it manifests within a given culture relates directly to the norms and accepted moral standards of that particular culture.  Although se... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/on-the-subject-of-evil.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-origin-of-evil/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-origin-of-evil/ The topic of evil is as old as human history.  According to most major religions, evil has existed as long as there have been humans on this planet, and has been used to describe the worst of human behavior throughout every major age and civilization, representing one of the common, basic themes th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-the-origin-of-evil.jpg http://factoidz.com/first-place-for-health-a-christian-based-healthly-living-program/ http://factoidz.com/first-place-for-health-a-christian-based-healthly-living-program/ First Place for Health is different that any program I've ever tried to use to lose weight.  There is no pressure, no guilt, and they help you try to figure out why you are over weight AND stress that you are not alone in your search for a healthy lifestyle.  ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-lesson-in-compassion-taught-by-a-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/i-have-found-god/ http://factoidz.com/i-have-found-god/ I have found God For years I have been searching for the meaning to life, for the calling we all need to hear, for the sacred reason to our existence: I have been searching for a sign of a God. I have searched fa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-7.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-the-most-from-lent-season/ http://factoidz.com/getting-the-most-from-lent-season/ The season of Lent is almost here. It may become commonplace for people to pass on the cookies at the office, or be unusually cranky in the morning if they have given up their usual caffeine fix. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-the-most-from-lent-season.jpg http://factoidz.com/share-your-faith-by-sharing-its-values/ http://factoidz.com/share-your-faith-by-sharing-its-values/ In may seem like an impossible task to share your faith with someone who thinks religion has no place in their life. You may feel like they only way you can succeed is to completely rewire your husband. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Despite your problem's initial paradoxical appearan... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-would-god-like-for-the-holidays/ http://factoidz.com/what-would-god-like-for-the-holidays/ With the Holidays upon we are all busy gathering last minute gifts, preparing feasts and making sure we have gotten everything those on our list would love. So what do you think God would like for the Holiday Season? Ooops did you leave the Divine Creator off your list? Not just for the holiday s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-would-god-like-for-the-holidays.jpg http://factoidz.com/to-forgive-divine/ http://factoidz.com/to-forgive-divine/ In this time of Holiday cheer we often think of those who are no longer in our lives. For one reason or another they have drifted on to new adventures and have not taken us with them. In many cases the cause of separation is not necessarily a positive reason. Perhaps there was a falling out, or you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/to-forgive-divine.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-discover-my-own-personal-identity-through-god/ http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-discover-my-own-personal-identity-through-god/ If you approach God with reverence, then you will find your personal identity. Those who show reverence towards God value the opportunity to feel God's presence in the beauty here on earth. They understand that our Creator looks at all life as precious. The manifestations of God have each served ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-can-i-discover-my-own-personal-identity-through-god.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-religion-may-extend-your-life/ http://factoidz.com/how-religion-may-extend-your-life/ Religion is not a popular topic these days unless you are trying to remove some religious label or icon from a public place.  So it's encouraging to discover that many studies have taken place lately that have revealed that being religious, i.e. attending church at least once a week will extend you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-9.jpg http://factoidz.com/religion-leads-to-a-longer-life/ http://factoidz.com/religion-leads-to-a-longer-life/ Setting all theological tenets, such as the concept of eternal life, aside, it is an incontrovertible fact that belief in any religious teachings can prolong your life by reducing the stresses caused by the uncertainty of our daily life. Stress kills! According to Dr. Carol J. Scott, stress can c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/religion-leads-to-a-longer-life.jpg http://factoidz.com/shift-happens/ http://factoidz.com/shift-happens/ It was Gandhi who once said: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But what did he mean? His wisdom actually echoed that of Prophets and Avitar’s before him. Jesus suggested we “love our neighbor as ourselves.” We have repeated more than once, the Karmic philo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/when-terrible-things-happen-where-did-god-go/ http://factoidz.com/when-terrible-things-happen-where-did-god-go/ When you suffer through trials and tribulations, do not think that God has left you. He has not "gone" anywhere. God is always watching over your spirit. After your life on this earth is finished, your spirit will pass on to the next world. When someone who is very sick nears the time of his or h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-4.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-god-through-raising-your-children/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-god-through-raising-your-children/ Why doesn't "good" always triumph? Why hasn't any of us actually seen Him? Why does He let good people die too soon? Why is there bondage, famine, suffering and war? Where is the love He talks about? Why doesn't He punish the wicked? Why would He let His son die at the hands of mere mortals? If He g... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-know-god-through-raising-your-children.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-bad-things-happen/ http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-bad-things-happen/ Many people struggle with this same issue, even many who are strong in faith, know scripture or have seen God do mighty things.  Evil, miser, pain and suffering are some of the main things that can be so inconceivable and overwhelming.   There is an enemy called, Satan, Lucifer, the Devil, decei... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-7.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-did-you-go-god/ http://factoidz.com/where-did-you-go-god/ Often when bad things happen to us, our first thought is that God has deserted us. We think that we are not worthy of good things or we think, "What have I done to deserve this?" Often we start to believe that we are not meant to be happy or receive His ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-6.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-we-really-need-him/ http://factoidz.com/where-is-god-when-we-really-need-him/ Every time we turn on the news there seems to be more bad things happening to good people. People are losing their jobs. Wars are raging. Lives are falling apart. At times like these, we turned to God for guidance, but sometimes we are left to wonder, "Why is God letting this happen?" God is alwa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-15.jpg http://factoidz.com/god-is-not-involved-with-good-and-bad-occurances/ http://factoidz.com/god-is-not-involved-with-good-and-bad-occurances/ Whenever good things happen in this world, some people attribute it to God's will.  When bad things happen, these same people assume that God had something to do with it and it is again his will.  It seems a contradiction to believe both in free will and predestination, and yet every day folks tal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/there-is-always-a-blessing/ http://factoidz.com/there-is-always-a-blessing/ Even in the most dire of circumstances, there is always a Blessing. Though it may not seem it at the moment. Though things may seem so terrible that it appears there is no possible way anything good can come of what you are experiencing. At some point, with reflection and prayer the Blessing will be... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-13.jpg http://factoidz.com/religion-is-a-choice/ http://factoidz.com/religion-is-a-choice/ It is truly a wonderful thing, there are a multitude of Religious beliefs that individuals can chose to follow or not follow. The important thing is that each individual looks deep within themselves, connects with that still small voice and discover what it says to them.  One can then turn to the v... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-are-people-christian/ http://factoidz.com/why-are-people-christian/ I'm tempted to answer that people are Christian because it is impossible for rocks, goats and trees to be Christian. But, although perfectly true, it does not look like a very helpful answer... Until we think about it a bit; and we find that it is a very helpful answer indeed. Only people can be Chr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-15.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-people-are-christians/ http://factoidz.com/why-people-are-christians/ In my opinion I think there can be many different things that lead people in one way or another towards Christianity, but mainly it is the love of God and the knowledge of the truth in life. After one finds out the truth about life, the truth about death, the truth about good and evil, they make a ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-7.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-if/ http://factoidz.com/what-if/ What if, we really ALL, really ARE, Children of God? I can not think of too many faiths that do not, on some level, believe that we are all created by the One Supreme being of the Universe. Yet, I can not always these “brothers and sisters” acting as if we are all one. Stories of creation thr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-book-is-not-finished/ http://factoidz.com/the-book-is-not-finished/ The book is not finished. You may feel like all hope is gone, and everything is over and done with. But this is not so because the book is not finished yet. Like with the tests of time, dry seasons, and lonely seasons all must pass. These things come to pass. They cannot stay as long as your life is... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/grace-will-be-there-in-times-of-difficulty/ http://factoidz.com/grace-will-be-there-in-times-of-difficulty/ Our Journey through this life is not without its hills, valleys, sunshine and hurricanes. Many sit back and wonder why the pain comes, wondering what they have done to God or others that they should now be experiencing such trials in their lives. But what if, those t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christianity http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-10.jpg