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How To Convert to Christianity

Robin103 — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:48:00 -0500

Converting from one religion (or no religion at all) to another is a personal, spiritual decision. Choosing to become a Christian is a matter of faith. Faith in the God of the Bible and in Jesus Christ. If you have come to a point where you want to choose Christianity, here is what to do.

First of all, realize that becoming a Christian is not simply about joining a church. Christianity is a personal faith and a relationship with God, not a membership.
Realize that God loves you. However, you are separated from God because no matter how good of a person you are, you still do wrong things. God calls this sin, and it separates you from him (Romans 3:23).

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How To Select Music for a Christian Funeral Service

Michael 129 — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:03:00 -0500

Church soloists, choirs and instrumentalists are often asked to perform for grieving families and friends during Christian funeral services. This can be a challenging and somber task, especially if there is an emotional connection to the deceased. It often falls on the performers to select sacred and even secular music appropriate to the occasion, although family members may provide some guidance or suggestions. Funeral services have a natural ebb and flow, with moments of silence, solemnity and levity when appropriate. The music should incorporate all aspects of the service, from the spiritual to the commemorative.

How To Understand Who Wrote the Books of the Bible

Robin103 — Tue, 09 May 2006 12:27:00 -0500

The Bible is the Word of God. Christians believe that God inspired human beings to write the words that God wanted to be included in each of the books. So even though God is the author of the Bible, humans did the writing. So who did God choose to do such an important job and who wrote which books?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Number and Deuteronomy - The first five books of the Bible were written by Moses. Moses was an Israelite who was raised as Egyptian royalty. His story is well known by people of all faiths.
Joshua - Joshua was written by Joshua, an aide to Moses who eventually took over leadership of the Israelites from Moses.
Judges - The authorship of some of the books of the Bible is unclear. It is thought that perhaps Samuel, a judge, wrote Judges.
Ruth - The author of this love story is unknown.

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How To Start Learning the Bible

Ae640 — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:50:56 -0500

Although the task of learning the Bible might be intimidating, one only needs to remember that learning the Bible is the best way to appreciate and practice the Christian faith. This is the best motivation. The following steps only serve as a guideline to your personal journey with Christ.

How To Begin a Children's Ministry

W.J.592 — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:15:00 -0600

Starting a Children's ministry is an excellent way to attract young families to your church, and to keep them coming back for more. Taking the time to begin the ministry properly will ensure a thriving ministry and excellent growth potential for the church. Here are the steps to take to start your children's ministry:

How To Find Bible Passages the Easy Way

mridanddawg — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:22:55 -0500

There are literally 31,101 verses in the Holy Bible. With such a quantity, it seems impossible to be able to remember all of them. Yet, there have been some rather great people throughout history who have been able to memorize it in its entirety. Although, they were under extreme circumstances and most incidences come with divine assistance.

For instance, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German minister who lived until 1945 when he was executed along with Jews. It is reported by survivors of the Nazi execution camps that Dietrich read the Holy Bible, while he indeed had no Bible. It is said that while he was locked in solitude, he could see it in front of him and he used it to minister to the Jews even up to his death. By the way, it was him who said, “When Christ bids you come, He bids you come and die.”

How To Choose Between Contemporary and Traditional Church Services

Michael 129 — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:37:00 -0500

Declining membership has remained an issue for many mainstream Christian denominations. In an effort to attract and retain younger members, a number of churches have begun to offer separate contemporary services, or at least blend some contemporary elements into their traditional services. Some have even considered eliminating traditional services altogether in favor of the more dynamic and youth-oriented contemporary worship style. The results of these conversions or adaptations, however, have been decidedly mixed, with some parishioners seeking out more traditional services elsewhere. Younger members of older congregations have also migrated towards churches and worship centers with an emphasis on contemporary services. Before joining a church, it is important to understand the differences between traditional and contemporary services and which version best addresses your specific needs and lifestyle.

How To Plan a Trip to the Holy Land

nancylapid — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:37:27 -0500

Do you keep putting off your visit to Israel, as if it's a trip you can make only once in a lifetime? Are you intending to go someday when your kids are grown, or your life is in better order, or maybe after you've won the lottery? I'm here to tell you: Stop putting off your first trip. Go this year! Here's how to plan it.

How To Find Bible Passages

afriedl — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:32:12 -0500

So, you want to find a specific passage in the Bible? Don't know where to start? Need to find it quickly? Not sure how to find just the right passage? Many times, the names of reference books can be confusing and it's easy to give up when we feel overwhelmed by numbers and terms. Knowing one Reference book from another can often help from getting lost. Having a quick, reliable source can also help when you are challenged to find a specific verse.

How To Find a Good Church

Brenda 437 — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:10:00 -0600

As Christians, it is very important for us to find a good church. However, there are so churches around today that it can be hard to make a decision. So, how do you go about finding a good church for you and your family? Here are some things that you should do whenever you are looking for church to join.

Before you do anything else you should take some time to pray. Take time to seek the Lord's directions. After all, the Bible does teach us: "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:6)

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