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Good Clean Fun in the Modern Age
In today's media-driven society that often promotes unhealthy activities for kids and teenagers, encouraging some good clean fun is becoming a top priority for many parents. Encouraging kids and teenagers to participate in church youth groups, family-friendly activities, and rewarding them with fun and challenging activities are just a few ways to build a strong character, and develop a strong sense of self. Written by: Norm Schoenhoff Distributed: 2008-03-26 - Word Count: 692 - Viewed: 190 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/s/good-clean-fun.shtml | |
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When Two Become One - The Gift of Sacred Marriage
In previous eras, the nature of sacred marriage was connected with duty, or related to practical necessities. Nowadays, as human relationships transform and become more conscious, the nature of sacred marriage enters a whole new domain of possibility, that is related to two souls who become One in God, without releasing their individuality or unique identities. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-12-31 - Word Count: 780 - Viewed: 224 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/gift-of-sacred-marriage.shtml | |
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When Faith Is Tested
This is a time of monumental transition for our world, and each of our lives is being affected by the larger planetary transformations that are happening. Many of us who are on a spiritual path and living a spiritual life feel dismayed by the great intensity that is manifesting in our lives, our relationships, and even our physical bodies. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-12-26 - Word Count: 809 - Viewed: 223 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/when-faith-is-tested.shtml | |
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The Healing Presence of God's Love
God's love as a healing presence in the world is growing stronger daily. Many people are not yet able to perceive this growing presence of light, because there also exists at this time a thick cloud of negative energy that is surrounding the Earth. This acts to obscure both the perception and the consciousness of people, and to create feelings of isolation and despair. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-12-19 - Word Count: 729 - Viewed: 145 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/presence-of-gods-love.shtml | |
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Understanding Intense Emotions -- How to Manage Today's Heightened Levels of Stress
Today's world is changing at the most accelerated rates ever, and our bodies, minds, emotions and spirits are all being affected by these larger changes. Have you noticed recently that you're experiencing more intense emotions? Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-12-17 - Word Count: 738 - Viewed: 251 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 0.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/understanding-intense-emotions.shtml | |
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Personal Decisions Of The Heart: The Inner Enemy!
Why not start your day by taking a moment to check your e-motional barometer. Are you feeling Love or Hate? By answering this question daily, you can improve the quality of your life! Written by: Bronwyn NobleStar Distributed: 2007-12-13 - Word Count: 913 - Viewed: 257 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/n/personal-decisions.shtml | |
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Your Divine Soul Purpose -- Manifesting Your True Life's Mission
When we begin to awaken spiritually, we ask 'why am I here?', and 'for what purpose did God create me?' For some, an inner understanding of divine soul purpose emerges relatively early in the spiritual journey. For others, knowledge of soul purpose eludes our human embodied self for quite a long time, necessitating a period of 'walking in the desert' with little apparent support. God created you so carefully, and uniquely for the sacred purpose you embody. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-12-12 - Word Count: 814 - Viewed: 463 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/your-divine-soul-purpose.shtml | |
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The Blessing of the Present Moment
At each moment in our daily lives, we have an unprecedented opportunity. Generations before us did not have this blessing of spiritual awareness that is available today. Humanity as a whole is awakening, and we are actively participating in this process even if we are not consciously aware of it. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-12-05 - Word Count: 600 - Viewed: 265 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/the-blessing.shtml | |
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Finding Daily Inspiration in Difficult Times
Daily inspiration helps us to stay focused on God's love, no matter what else is going on in our daily lives. In today's world there is such a high level of challenge and rapid change happening for most of us, that it has become even more important to find a way to stay connected with our hearts, and with our inner connection with spirit. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-12-05 - Word Count: 709 - Viewed: 224 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/finding-daily-inspiration.shtml | |
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World Change - Is There Hope for Humanity's Future?
Have you noticed a lot of changes happening around you, some of them which seem to be not very good ones? With the major changes in weather patterns and the accelerated pace of world events, most people nowadays are aware that something is going on! The topic of world change is on the minds and in the hearts of many people who are witnessing what is happening and not sure how to respond in a positive way. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-11-27 - Word Count: 427 - Viewed: 204 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/world-change.shtml | |
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Daily Meditation - Spiritual Support for Today's World
In today's world, our understanding of spiritual life is changing. More and more we are understanding that all of life is sacred, and at the same time, there seems to be less and less time available for us to slow down and connect with our innermost spiritual center. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-11-23 - Word Count: 558 - Viewed: 265 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/daily-meditation.shtml | |
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The Challenge of Manifesting at this Time
One of the most challenging aspects of spiritual life comes when it comes time to live the spiritual realizations that we've had, in our day to day realities. As we are confronted with the daily tasks, choices, opportunities and challenges of life, many obstacles can appear, seemingly out of nowhere. These obstacles can create discouragement or even despair, especially in those who are new to the spiritual path. Written by: Mashubi Rochell Distributed: 2007-11-19 - Word Count: 891 - Viewed: 161 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/r/the-challenge-of-manifesting.shtml | |
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The Abbreviated Christmas - XMAS -
If you are like me you may not care to consider Wikipedia's explanation. But, if spelling 'Christmas' as 'xmas' is your preference, you might appreciate knowing how the 'X' in 'xmas' began. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-11-13 - Word Count: 169 - Viewed: 266 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/the-abbreviated-christmas.shtml | |
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How Can Bible Study Help Kids Grow Up?
Bible study is probably the number one way to keep your kids on the right path, and keep them out of trouble. We can't watch our kids all day and night, and we can't keep bad influences from coming to them. But what we CAN do is make sure they know wrong from right. This will help them when they face problems and major decisions on their own. Written by: Adam Barnett Distributed: 2007-10-23 - Word Count: 463 - Viewed: 463 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 5.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/b/bible-study.shtml | |
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We Should Not Call Ourselves Atheists
After the success of his best selling book 'The End of Faith,' author Sam Harris is now calling for the end of atheism. Written by: Duncan Crary Distributed: 2007-10-18 - Word Count: 1023 - Viewed: 234 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/c/call-ourselves-atheists.shtml | |
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Legalism
Within Christian circles is known the term 'legalism'. We know it when we see it, couldn't possibly be guilty of it, but know someone who is. When pressed to define it, the bottom line answer is, 'Not what we're doing.' Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-09-07 - Word Count: 252 - Viewed: 271 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 0.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/legalism.shtml | |
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A Way to Escape
Have you ever found yourself in a position where, if you just keep your mouth shut, you will receive the credit? Perhaps you observe the keys in another's car. Maybe you're in a different town where no one would notice you visiting the local bar. Or, you're on vacation, at the beach, where church members will never see how you dress. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-09-06 - Word Count: 322 - Viewed: 254 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/a-way-to-escape.shtml | |
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One Day at A Time
If just for today, Lord, I'll keep my eyes and heart in tune to Your ever-loving presence. I'll walk with You, talk with you, and glean upon Your every word; be ready to go, ready to stay, and bask in the fullness of Your day. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-09-06 - Word Count: 140 - Viewed: 269 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/one-day-at-time.shtml | |
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Wash Your Mouth Out!
Whoever decided which were bad words, I do not know. However, as we well remember, when cursing came out of our mouth, as children, the new soap bar came out of the cabinet, too (only with a little help from our parents). Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-09-05 - Word Count: 517 - Viewed: 316 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/wash-your-mouth-out.shtml | |
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Wise Men
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-09-04 - Word Count: 2370 - Viewed: 456 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/wise-men.shtml | |
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Know What You Believe
When one has been physically attacked a number of times, you BELIEVE the attacker when they say they will do it again. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-08-17 - Word Count: 716 - Viewed: 357 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/know-what-you-believe.shtml | |
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The Celtic Cross
The cross has broad significance as a marker of not only religion, but also of cultural identity. This article discusses the ancient symbolism and history of the Celtic cross, which incorporates Pagan views, in contrast to the Latin cross, which represent the life of Christ. With the inclusion of the simple circle, the Celtic cross embodies symbolically the unification of opposites and balance. Written by: Marc Choyt Distributed: 2007-08-17 - Word Count: 744 - Viewed: 1244 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/b/the-celtic-cross.shtml | |
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Zero Tolerance - Learning From Momma - Momma's Rules - Our Daily Chores
When one has a larger family structure and self-discipline become almost mandatory for all parties therein. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-08-15 - Word Count: 977 - Viewed: 342 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/learning-from-momma.shtml | |
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A Man of His Word
Suppose we make a promise that seems fully reasonable. Though later, circumstances arise in which we have to neglect someone in need in order to fulfill that promise. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-08-14 - Word Count: 356 - Viewed: 491 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/man-of-his-word.shtml | |
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Walk With Me
I am here, in this very room. When you sense my presence, and even when you don't, I am here. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-08-13 - Word Count: 491 - Viewed: 440 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 0.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/walk-with-me.shtml | |
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Seeing God Through The Eyes Of A Child
When you look into the eyes of a child, it doesn't take a special kind of person to see their innocence, imagination and wonder. Every child, no matter what part of the world they come from or what language they speak, pretends, believes, and has irrational fears. Written by: Siobhan Gamble Distributed: 2007-07-16 - Word Count: 1056 - Viewed: 571 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/seeing-god.shtml | |
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Stolen Treasures
The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-18 - Word Count: 354 - Viewed: 388 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/stolen-treasures.shtml | |
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Inner Healing
All people have experienced childhood hurts, albeit some more than others. None-the-less, we have all had them. Whether it is a lack of children's developmental skills, a lack of adults recognizing the need to help them, or both - childhood hurts do not go away on their own. We can stifle those wounds at times, accuse and try to convince the perpetrator of their error, exhaust ourselves emotionally, cry a spell and think it's better now, etc. But, it isn't. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-17 - Word Count: 1421 - Viewed: 456 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 1.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/inner-healing.shtml | |
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Given Much
Paying very special attention to Jesus' words, you may notice He didn't say God would beat you. Could it be that you would've done it to yourself? Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-16 - Word Count: 286 - Viewed: 521 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/given-much.shtml | |
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Free Bible WORDsearch Program
This is basic instruction for how to begin using the WORDsearch program. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-12 - Word Count: 288 - Viewed: 400 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 5.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/free-bible-wordsearch-program.shtml | |
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Visiting Grandma
If the creek was up, we had to park the car next to the gravel country road, then take our shoes off and walk the long stretch to the barn (wading through the water, as water covered the road up past the barn). The water was knee high ... if you were the oldest kid. So, the two youngest got carried. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-11 - Word Count: 339 - Viewed: 412 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/visiting-grandma.shtml | |
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Are You Tired, Yet?
Are you tired of having more days at the end of the month than money? Perhaps you've missed family time, due to overtime, just to make ends meet. Maybe, your credit card bills are rising, too. Only, Murphy's Law goes into effect about the time you'd intended to keep your word and pay on your debt. Suppose you borrowed from Peter to pay Paul, then failed at keeping your word to Peter, too. Exhausting creative ideas to your financial dilemma, the end of your rope could be near. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-11 - Word Count: 446 - Viewed: 422 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/are-you-tired.shtml | |
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Name It, Claim It
You've heard the expression 'Name it, Claim it'. Though we'd first need to know the intent of one's heart, the phrase implies to the Christian version of a spoiled brat ... 'I'm your child. You owe me!' Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-09 - Word Count: 270 - Viewed: 377 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/name-it-claim-it.shtml | |
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The Church Choir
Church Choir: A church within a church, made up of many of the church's finest leaders ... the most likely place where a majority will bond together in friendship and unity, as they bond with the Lord. In strengthening its members, the entire church is strengthened. And, as they become one in heart, soul, and purpose ... God has promised His Spirit indwelling. The entire direction of a church can be changed through its choir. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-07 - Word Count: 786 - Viewed: 455 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/the-church-choir.shtml | |
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God First
Most believe that's how it should be, whether they practice it or not. Few have problems recognizing when 'Me, Me, Me' gets in the way, whether they care to admit it or not. But, putting others second can get very confusing in relationship to God being first. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-06 - Word Count: 281 - Viewed: 505 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/god-first.shtml | |
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Leaving Your Financial Wilderness
One's instinct to survive goes against giving all, as if we'd lose all that's left. And, whatever we think we possess is just a figment of our imagination. Yet, we cling to it for dear life. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-05 - Word Count: 419 - Viewed: 240 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/leaving-your-financial-wilderness.shtml | |
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Understanding Catholicism After My Protestant Upbringing
The Catholic Church and its thousand-year history conjure strong feelings in many and add to the luster of the most stable organizational body in the history of mankind. Written by: Lindsie Andrews Distributed: 2007-04-04 - Word Count: 1172 - Viewed: 384 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/a/understanding-catholicism.shtml | |
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Whiskers
When growing up, I recall discussions about how it is impossible for animals to go to heaven; being that they don't have a spirit. How could they have one, being that they do not talk and, thus, can not understand or communicate with God? Or, at least, that was the winning argument. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-04 - Word Count: 731 - Viewed: 473 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/whiskers.shtml | |
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Counting the Ways
How do we love Thee, Oh, Lord? Let us count the ways... Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-03 - Word Count: 171 - Viewed: 536 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/counting-the-ways.shtml | |
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Loss to Suicide
Many attempt suicide, several times, without success. Most attempt such as a means of escaping. They really don't want to die. They only want the pain to go away. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-04-02 - Word Count: 122 - Viewed: 590 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/loss-to-suicide.shtml | |
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Grace for Grace
Grace: God's unmerited favor, unconditional love, when we get what we don't deserve, when we get something far greater than anything we deserved, when we hit the end of the road and find a second chance, salvation, forgiveness. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-31 - Word Count: 150 - Viewed: 574 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/grace.shtml | |
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Can You Walk the Walk?
We've all heard phrases that challenged us to greatness. But instead of being challenged, what a difference it could make if we challenged ourselves ... Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-30 - Word Count: 146 - Viewed: 521 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/walk-the-walk.shtml | |
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You May Never Know What You're Missing
Surely, most everyone who has ever attended church has heard a preacher say, 'Faith without works is dead,' only to hear echoes in the background chanting, 'Uh-huh.' Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-29 - Word Count: 184 - Viewed: 559 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/you-may-never-know.shtml | |
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Who are You?
When standing before our Maker, it'll be just us and Him. So, just incase God asks, 'Who are you?' You might want to have prepared your heart to answer. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-27 - Word Count: 230 - Viewed: 105 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/who-are-you.shtml | |
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God is Not Mocked
How many times have we had the urge to Lord it over someone fallen; to look at them in disgust, to shun their very presence, to talk behind their back, to refuse their service, to forget all the good they've done, to spit in their face and kick them when their down? Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-27 - Word Count: 395 - Viewed: 388 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 3.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/god-is-not-mocked.shtml | |
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Humbleness: Should It Be Humiliating?
In this day and time, it almost seems as if kindness, politeness, consideration, and most of the lessons we were taught as children were tossed out of the window one day and replaced with a new set of rules. Could it simply be that children these days are born with a defect, lacking self-control? Or are they just not being taught the way they should be taught; parents blaming modern day hardships and circumstances? It is true that the children being raised today will determine the shape of our future, but in the meantime, whose example are they following? Written by: Siobhan Gamble Distributed: 2007-03-27 - Word Count: 731 - Viewed: 251 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 4.75 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/g/humbleness.shtml | |
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Spirituality
Spirituality has always been a very sensitive topic. To many, it is a never ending discussion which can lead to arguments and debates that can jump from topic to topic. For others, it is a topic that should be left well enough, alone. I personally find the topic to not only be interesting, but also very important. Written by: Siobhan Gamble Distributed: 2007-03-26 - Word Count: 760 - Viewed: 222 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 5.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/g/spirituality.shtml | |
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Battles Of The Mind - Some thoughts on high blood pressure: cause and cure
If God is truly God and in control of all things, then the battles we face, whatever they be, are really only in the mind. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-22 - Word Count: 423 - Viewed: 321 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 1.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/battles-of-the-mind.shtml | |
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Giving God Our Heart
As humans, we want to be and hope to be good enough, while falling flat on our face again and again ... and, sometimes, even give up at the seemingly impossible. And if someone else doesn't kick us in the pants for failing, we most assuredly do it to ourselves. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-21 - Word Count: 751 - Viewed: 331 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/giving-god-our-heart.shtml | |
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If I Were Called
We, often, hold high expectations for our spiritual leaders (as does God) to teach, minister, give guidance and direction, to be the example, live what they preach, and to be available, willing, and able to meet our need. We truly are blessed when we have such a person in our life. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-20 - Word Count: 236 - Viewed: 621 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/if-i-were-called.shtml | |
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Queen Shopper for a Day
Though there was a bit of snow still left on the ground, it was a bright sunny day. Looking outside the window, the sun's glow compelled me to draw closer to the window, to bask in its warmth. Oh, that was so neat! It felt like Spring had arrived! Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-20 - Word Count: 1299 - Viewed: 398 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 0.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/queen-shopper.shtml | |
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Financial Freedom
Having been raised/programmed with all the principals of a virtuous woman, Granny also lived in our home (a survivor of the Great Depression). Additionally, with four siblings, eight to nine people lived in our house at any given time. Parents being in mission work, we were also the 'home away from home' for uncounted numbers of leaders and missionaries. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-19 - Word Count: 2404 - Viewed: 415 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/financial-freedom.shtml | |
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Fruit Inspection
If we believe we are called to be Fruit Inspectors, then might we also have been watching for imperfection in Jesus, in His day, too? Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-17 - Word Count: 268 - Viewed: 336 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 3.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/fruit-inspection.shtml | |
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Greater Than Any Storm
If you have ever known someone that would ask forgiveness (sometimes, even before the church), then turn around and do the same thing again, you are not alone. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-16 - Word Count: 894 - Viewed: 263 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/greater-than-any-storm.shtml | |
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Happiness
We convince ourselves that life will be better when we have a baby or another one. When we finally get what we thought we wanted, we find ourselves exhausted. Then, we conclude we will be more content when the children are older. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-15 - Word Count: 309 - Viewed: 407 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/happy.shtml | |
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Is it Love? W. W. J. D. ?
Do you think about your neighbor? Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-14 - Word Count: 366 - Viewed: 474 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/is-it-love.shtml | |
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What's the Point? Our Rebellious Teens
It makes no difference if you are the perfect parent. Adults get no recognition for whatever part they did right. In fact, because the teen feels controlled, they do not see that anyone else did anything right. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-13 - Word Count: 383 - Viewed: 358 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 1.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/our-rebellious-teens.shtml | |
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America
Whilst we abhor war and the American flag is only a symbol of who we are, our flag has become so very precious to us as it represents all that is dearest to our heart. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-12 - Word Count: 255 - Viewed: 348 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/america.shtml | |
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Christmas Best
Every Christmas marks the anniversary of a very wonderful Christmas. Though doctors did everything medically possible to stop the premature delivery, our youngest grandson was born. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-08 - Word Count: 386 - Viewed: 452 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/christmas-best.shtml | |
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Come Home
Imagining a proud father holding a newborn in the palm of his hand, I envision love beaming from God's eyes as He says, Awe, Perfect! How beautiful! You were exactly the creation intended. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-07 - Word Count: 448 - Viewed: 405 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/come-home.shtml | |
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Mercy, Not Sacrifice
We have heard it said, 'I don't smoke, curse, or chew; or run around with women who do.' Will somebody please give them a cookie ... to shut them up? Isn't that a bit like gloating, 'I'm saved and you're not'? I mean, really. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-06 - Word Count: 1020 - Viewed: 379 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/mercy,-not-sacrifice.shtml | |
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Ties that Bind
When growing up, if there was a sibling dispute, mom had the perfect solution. She would refuse to choose. Instead, mom would bang our heads together. She'd say that it takes two to fight ~ so we both got it. Now, that really hurt! But, it worked, every time. We'd hush, immediately. Though we didn't like it, we didn't dare say another word. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-06 - Word Count: 483 - Viewed: 404 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/ties-that-bind.shtml | |
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Make no Mistake
However you came to be, in this world, you are not a mistake. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-05 - Word Count: 211 - Viewed: 620 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/make-no-mistake.shtml | |
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People Do the Oddest Things
We send our best wishes for holidays, birthdays, get well, weddings, and such. Yet, why are we wishing for anything when we could really bless them in prayer? Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-02 - Word Count: 309 - Viewed: 373 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/the-oddest-things.shtml | |
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Love Never Fails
How many times do you suppose we've hurt people and not realized it; to have reacted without thought; to have deemed another not ready, worthy, capable, or spiritual enough. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-03-02 - Word Count: 220 - Viewed: 375 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/love-never-fails.shtml | |
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What a Gift!
God dwells in our heart. Thus, our calling involves following the passions God has placed there; not making everyone else happy, not meeting other's demands, not fulfilling every request in the universe. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-28 - Word Count: 599 - Viewed: 389 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 2.75 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/what-a-gift.shtml | |
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All the Same
When a friend shared how her counselor had said that God's chosen people were His favorite, that there are some He loves more, you can bet I came up for air. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-27 - Word Count: 229 - Viewed: 349 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/all-the-same.shtml | |
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You Can Only Save Yourself
If I let my mate have their way, they may treat me better. If I pray long and hard enough, maybe they will go to church. If I share everything I am learning, perhaps some of it will rub off. If I am completely obedient and submissive, they will get saved. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-27 - Word Count: 348 - Viewed: 397 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 5.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/save-yourself.shtml | |
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Your Invitation
Traditional methods of study are not the same as those given in scripture. So, it is no wonder there are so many contradicting doctrines. And if you're not free, it isn't yet the truth. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-26 - Word Count: 413 - Viewed: 387 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/your-invitation.shtml | |
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How Can God Have a Baby?
When people have studied the Bible and then challenge our faith, we need to see if our faith actually lines up with the Bible. And once we examine God's usage of the term 'begotten', we see promotions; not a baby. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-16 - Word Count: 671 - Viewed: 361 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/can-god-have-baby.shtml | |
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Better Than a Miracle
For those whose lungs have always been healthy, breathing is something we are most likely to take for granted. Yet, observe a preemie whose every next breath is another miracle - or witness someone's exhaustion, when in need of a lung transplant, who truly knows why they call it 'laboring to breath'. Then, we just might get a glimpse into the fact that, if we can breath at all, we are a miracle, too. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-15 - Word Count: 1310 - Viewed: 372 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/better-than-a-miracle.shtml | |
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Bless the Children
Previous generations where raised under the premise that children are to be seen and not heard. If they altered in teaching, the next generation was heard. But, their words weren't taken seriously; as adults always think they know more than children do. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-14 - Word Count: 732 - Viewed: 335 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/bless-the-children.shtml | |
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A Choice to Believe God
It was beyond thrilling once I realized the Bible was a How-to Book; a list of Master's tools for overcoming whatever we face in the world. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-13 - Word Count: 653 - Viewed: 335 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/choice-to-believe-god.shtml | |
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A Motivating Factor
Growing up in an environment where non-church attendance isn't an option, much of one's beliefs may be based upon other's faith. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-12 - Word Count: 246 - Viewed: 357 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/a-motivating-factor.shtml | |
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Counting Them Happy
It is, often, thought we're to patiently endure whatever horrible things that come our way; to be victims of our circumstance. The only blessings we expect to see are in the life to come. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-10 - Word Count: 251 - Viewed: 322 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/counting-them-happy.shtml | |
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Are We Happy, Really?
Are we getting just old enough, and on so many medications, That we don't realize how down right irritable we can be? Or, have we not realized how unhappy we really are? Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-09 - Word Count: 423 - Viewed: 334 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 0.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/are-we-happy-really.shtml | |
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Come as You Are
Have you ever dreamed of being such a wonderful person and devoted servant of Christ that ... Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-08 - Word Count: 261 - Viewed: 471 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/come-as-you-are.shtml | |
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Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
Have you ever attended a church service and thought, 'Yuck! This church is dead,' then attended elsewhere and thought, 'Wow! God is there,' as you felt personally touched by His presence? Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-07 - Word Count: 216 - Viewed: 690 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/giving-credit.shtml | |
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Checking Our Foundation
When we seek to know about God instead of knowing Him, our knowledge will never be complete. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-06 - Word Count: 1502 - Viewed: 342 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/checking-foundation.shtml | |
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Color Me Love
For those who walk in the flesh, the law is given. Some only see in black and white. And, yet, there is a more excellent way. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-06 - Word Count: 381 - Viewed: 424 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/color-me.shtml | |
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Listen for Their Voices
If we truly believe knowledge will pass away, why; spend lives competing to know about God, think our training is omnipotent truth, and war over doctrinal differences (causing separation of company from those not like us)? Brother against brother is a testimony lost people notice. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-05 - Word Count: 289 - Viewed: 490 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/listen-for-voices.shtml | |
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Loneliness
Loneliness is all around us. Written by: Joyce C. Lock Distributed: 2007-02-02 - Word Count: 357 - Viewed: 600 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/loneliness-today.shtml | |
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'The Ten Suggestions'
The real reason that God gave the 10 Commandments. Written by: Gary Kurz Distributed: 2007-01-17 - Word Count: 893 - Viewed: 393 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/k/the-ten-suggestions.shtml | |
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'Rescuing Eve - Setting the Record Straight'
Telling the whole story about the fall of mankind. Written by: Gary Kurz Distributed: 2007-01-16 - Word Count: 1573 - Viewed: 361 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/k/rescuing-eve.shtml | |
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The Lord is My Pastor
Setting a more perfect Christian example. Written by: Gary Kurz Distributed: 2006-12-14 - Word Count: 735 - Viewed: 362 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/k/the-lord-my-pastor.shtml | |
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A Christmas Quiz
A quick quiz on Christmas knowledge. Written by: Gary Kurz Distributed: 2006-12-07 - Word Count: 896 - Viewed: 661 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/k/christmas-quiz.shtml | |
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Amy
A moving, true story to encourage giving and support of missions. Written by: Gary Kurz Distributed: 2006-11-30 - Word Count: 742 - Viewed: 483 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/k/amy.shtml | |
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The Tears of God
Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not. Written by: Gary Kurz Distributed: 2006-11-24 - Word Count: 1310 - Viewed: 472 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/k/the-tears-of-god.shtml | |
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The Souls of Animals
Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not. Written by: Gary Kurz Distributed: 2006-11-14 - Word Count: 925 - Viewed: 583 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/k/the-souls-of-animals.shtml | |
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Ancient Bible References to Date Palm Trees, Phoenix dactylifera
References to Date Palms from the Bible. Written by: Patrick Malcolm Distributed: 2006-11-09 - Word Count: 1485 - Viewed: 993 - Votes: 5 - Rating: 3.20 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/m/bible-references-to-date-palm-trees.shtml | |
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Choosing the Baptismal Garments
The baptism is one of the most important days in the life of a newborn child; it is your son or daughter's introduction into the Christian fellowship as well as a way of thanking the Lord for the abundant blessing of a new child. Since the parents need to take much into consideration for this ceremony--such as the organizing the invitations, preparing the food and arranging the decor – it will prove helpful to involve the godparents in the selection of the baptismal garments. Not only will it remove a bit of stress from the parents' shoulders, it will also be a way of ushering in the spiritual connection which will be shared between godparent and child. Written by: Helen Marakis Distributed: 2006-11-07 - Word Count: 1043 - Viewed: 845 - Votes: 7 - Rating: 2.42 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/m/choosing-the-baptismal-garments.shtml | |
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Ancient Fig Trees Through History
The fig tree, 'Ficus carica,' possibly originated in Northern Asia according to archeological fossil records. Spanish missionaries brought it to the United States in 1520. Historical Sumerian tablets record the use and consumption of figs in 2500 BC. Written by: Patrick Malcolm Distributed: 2006-11-01 - Word Count: 1080 - Viewed: 700 - Votes: 5 - Rating: 3.60 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/m/ancient-fig-trees.shtml | |
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I Knew You Would Be Here
A family is faced with the loss of their home. All nine kneel and pray. Forty-four years later the mother reflects on that day and a silent promise she made to God. Written by: Rhonda Loucks Distributed: 2006-09-26 - Word Count: 819 - Viewed: 678 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 0.75 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/l/i-knew-you.shtml | |
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