Articles

Psychology of Persecuted Christians in Pakistan (Naeem Harry)

September 01, 2011

Pakistan is going through a serious moral turmoil, and Pakistani Christians are being targeted in this moral and spiritual turmoil. The continuous persecution of Christians in Pakistan is making them suffer from many psychological dis-eases. This moral turmoil is also making them suffer from spiritual distress. Their questions needs to be answered, if not answered they need to be listened, so that they are able to explore their emotional and spiritual pains.
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Matriarchal Society of Harrapa and Pakistan (Naeem Harry)

August 16, 2011

Between the years 3000 BC and 1500 BC, a unique civilization flourished in the Indus Valley that covered an area larger than modern Pakistan. This was an empire called the Harappan Empire whose people were called Dravidians. The major cities were Harappa and Mohanjodaro whose features were unique for those days because they included well- planned brick streets, drainage and large baths for ritual cleaning. Housing varied from two-room structures to large two-storied houses with courtyards.
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Reflection: - Empowering the Youth (Friar Bernard Y Bhatti OFM)

August 06, 2011

I firmly believe that the youth have a great role to play in any country, nation. It does not matter what they are, what language, color, or geographical background they come from. They have the power, energy, and potential to change and to transform their world for better or for worse.
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Divided we fall (Nasir Saeed)

August 04, 2011

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said recently that relations between the US and Pakistan had reached a turning point after the killing of Osama bin Laden and that Pakistan needed to take “decisive” steps in the days ahead to fight terrorism. As always, Pakistan is confused and divided on this and many other issues which need our urgent attention as we seek to take solid steps to resolve them. These issues have become a chronic disease but unfortunately, almost without realising, we have become involved in a blame-game and the rest of the world is looking at us amid increasing trust deficit.
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Governor's murder deepens fears of Pakistani Christians (Michael Georgy)

January 11, 2011

To understand why Pakistani Christians feel so threatened by growing Muslim extremism in their country, speak to the uniformed police guard at the jail where a Christian woman is on death row, accused of blasphemy.
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Shape of things to come (Nasir Saeed)

January 11, 2011

IF the murder of Salman Taseer is an omen to go by, our minorities are increasingly being left defenceless. What now for religious freedom and human rights?
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The story of Pakistan was a story of the ideals of equality, fraternity and social and economic justice (Revd Rana Youab Khan)

August 15, 2010

“The story of Pakistan was a story of the ideals of equality, fraternity and social and economic justice” Mohtarima Fatimah Jinnah
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Marking Gojra - a year on (Clare Amos and Rana Khan.)

August 05, 2010

In the days and weeks after the incident at Gojra many international church leaders expressed their deep concern for the Pakistani Christian community. Working closely with colleagues in the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, members of NIFCON (the Anglican Communion Network for Inter Faith Concerns) acted as one of the sponsors of a petition, signed by over 2000 people, both Christian and Muslim, from twenty countries around the world, including Pakistan itself, asking for change in the blasphemy legislation of Pakistan.
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Two brothers-accused of Blasphemy- killed in Pakistan: An extra judicial killing in the premises of the court (Revd Rana Youab Khan)

July 22, 2010

Christian and other human rights organisations seek a permanent solution to these murderous attacks which happen from time to time under the guise of the blasphemy  law and so demands to abolish the blasphemy law have become more vibrant and vocal. Building on reports and news, we have been receiving from few days, I produce a note to share our concern with the friends and partners in the communion and elsewhere.
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Objections to the Objectives Resolution: A Minorities' Perspective (Revd Rana Youab Khan)

July 22, 2010

Nowadays, this question is widely under discussion in the Pakistan media, ‘Are we going into another phase of tension between the government and the Judiciary’? On April 18th the National Assembly of Pakistan passed the eighteenth amendment of the constitution of Pakistan but already, a full bench of the 17-member of Supreme Court chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, had start hearing a set of petitions challenging certain provisions of the 18th Amendment. Under particular challenge was the formation of a judicial commission for the appointment of superior court judges. The decision taken by the Judiciary and the response of the government will determine the future of the amendment. This is the first time in the history of Pakistan that a president has relinquished a significant part of his powers willingly and transferred them to parliament and the office of the prime minister. The 18th amendment also includes an aspect of concern to the minorities, which has been acknowledged by the Chief Justice of Pakistan. He said, credit must go to the present parliament, which after 25 years took notice of the brazen way in which the word 'freely', relating to minorities’ rights which had always been part of the Constitution had been removed and would now be restored in the Objectives Resolution.
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Blasphemy Laws and intolerance by extremist Muslims towards other faiths are an insult to Prophet Mohammed (Yunis Khushi)

March 25, 2010

Could a Christian compel Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Jens, Parsis, Buddhists, and atheists to respect Jesus Christ the way he respects him, and the way he worships Him as his Lord, God, and Saviour? If a Christian does so, then he is denying the very teachings of Lord Jesus Christ. Could anyone be compelled to pay a respect to any religion, any faith, any book, any prophet, or any kind of beliefs held by some people, or a group of people, or individuals, if that person is not an adherent of that faith, or if he does not want to pay the same respect to that prophet, book, beliefs as the adherents of that faith do? Why are Muslims so much intolerant towards the other faiths? Why do they call Kaffirs (nonbelievers) to everyone who is not a Muslim? Why has the hatred of the Sunni Muslims reached to a level whereby they are calling even Shias as Kaffirs? Why do they want people of all faiths to believe in Prophet Mohammed the way the Muslims believe in Prophet Mohammed? What have been the effects of the Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan? What will be the effects of religious intolerance on human culture and civilization? The following article will analyze the above questions and the general attitudes of the Muslims towards the people of other faiths, and the impact of the intolerant attitudes of the extremist Muslims towards other faiths and among the different denominations of Muslims themselves.
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How many more lost years? (Nasir Saeed)

March 25, 2010

In the last month, three Christians have received lengthy prison sentences for blasphemy. Qamar David was given a life sentence after being found guilty of sending insulting text messages from his mobile phone in 2006, a charge he denied. Days later, husband and wife Ruqiya and Munir Masih were sentenced to 25 years in prison for supposedly desecrating the Koran, a ruling which, in a country with so little welfare provision, has effectively sentenced their six children to an uncertain future.
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8 Steps to Effective Christian Leadership (Ghazal Bhatti)

March 25, 2010

As a Christian leader, you are held to high moral, ethical, and social standards. As a leader, you are held to high standards, but as a Christian leader, that bar is raised even higher. Why? Because both the Christian and non-Christian social environment has tended to expect that Christians measure up to their self-proclaimed moral and ethical standards, as they rightly should. What can you do to be sure you ‘stand up to the test’ in the area of Christian leadership?
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CLAAS calls on Pakistan to end abuse of blasphemy law (Nasir Saeed)

March 25, 2010

In the last month, three Christians have received lengthy prison sentences for blasphemy. Qamar David was given a life sentence after being found guilty of sending insulting text messages from his mobile phone in 2006, a charge he denied. Days later, husband and wife Ruqiya and Munir Masih were sentenced to 25 years in prison for supposedly desecrating the Koran, a ruling which, in a country with so little welfare provision, has effectively sentenced their six children to an uncertain future.
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Knocking At Door (Farrukh Sharon Bhatti)

March 01, 2010

Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 3:20
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Do We Love Lord Jesus? (Joseph John)

February 25, 2010

Do we Love Lord Jesus? How do you love Lord Jesus when He asked you not to do but you do?
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Christian minority women face unknown world in Pakistan (Ghazal Bhatti)

February 24, 2010

During the recent days of battle in the northwest region of the Swat Valley, minority groups are leaving as quickly as possible. Although the majority of religious minorities in the Swat Valley are ethnic Pushtuns, with Sunni religious beliefs, Christian minority women and their families are also part of the fleeing force of refugees.
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WWW. God First - Part II (Joseph John)

February 24, 2010

W: When: This is a love of God that HE created us. Precious body we got as one of HIS best creation whom looks like God. (Resemblance of God).
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God First (Joseph John)

February 24, 2010

W: What? W: When? W: Where? www@God.Frist W: What is God?
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Crucifixsion (Joseph John)

February 11, 2010

Jesus is a God's Holy Spirit. If God can do anything HE wants to do HIS Holy Spirit can do it too which is Lord Jesus Christ
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Confrontation to Peaceful Co-existence - A South Asian Perspective (Prof. Kamran James)

February 08, 2010

Permanent confrontation and hostility between Pakistan and India will not serve the best interests of both the nations and the region. India and Pakistan fought four wars on Kashmir. No doubt Kashmir is a bone of contention between the two neighboring states. Peaceful settlement of all the major Issues including the Kashmir issue is in the best interest of both the nations.
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14 years on: Day of Remembrance for Christian victims of Shanti Nagar (Taskeen Khan)

February 07, 2010

14 years on: Day of Remembrance for Christian victims of Shanti Nagar.
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Shazia murder case: Christian lawyers' fear | Remands | Child abuse | Human Trafficking | Justice what justice? (Taskeen Khan)

February 06, 2010

In May 2009 Amanat Ali, the man has been accused of introducing child laborers to wealthy families, met with Shazia’s mother Nasreen Bibi, 48, and told her about his connection with Mohammad Naeem’s family, where he could have introduced Shazia as a maid servant and they would earn a handsome amount in the form of monthly salary and other facilities. After this “lucrative” offer, somehow Nasreen showed her willingness to allow her underage child, Shazia to join the advocate Naeem’s family as a maid servant.
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Giving Testimony, Be a Witness of God (Joseph John)

January 28, 2010

People those who give testimony. It is not sure they are willingly suffered for God. But People those are witnesses of God are suffering or willingly suffer for God by the world till death. Talk/ Walk: Read. Act: 20: 22 to 28.
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Leadership crises in Asian societies (Yunis Khushi)

March 25, 2010

People of Asia keep dreaming of change in their socio-economic conditions, but only faces change and systems never change. They get rid of Musharrafs and have to bear with Zardaris, who prove to be worse than Musharrafs. Thus Asian people, from frying pan, end up into fire. Where did PPP go wrong? What are main factors, which create political instability, obstruct economic development, hinder peace and harmony, and cause widespread human rights violations in Asian societies? Why criminals come into power in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh? Present article will focus on above-mentioned questions.
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What I wish Death or Life (Joseph John)

January 06, 2010

Romans: 3: 23, 24. For all have sin and fall short of glory of God. And are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus
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A Wise Person (Joseph John)

January 05, 2010

God has a power to change and make us within His blood a new man/woman called new born. and you know the quality of new born person. shell we believe in man watching stars and predict about others or believe in Lord Jesus that HE enable us to control over life for others. God bless.
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The Spirit of Christmas (Suhail Naz)

January 05, 2010

Many may argue, that we work very hard and our satisfaction is in buying gifts for our children and seeing them happy, I'm not criticizing that at all and I support that argument but as Christians we have additional responsibilities too.
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Christmas feelings - feelings of love within created by happiness and Christmas feelings created first in others (Ghazal Bhatti)

December 16, 2009

Christmas feelings - feelings of special blessings received from God - feelings of higher happiness felt within ...millions enjoy Christmas feelings NOW these days, millions even enjoy the very same true Christmas feelings all year long, day after day and Billions are too busy in filing lawsuits, pursuing lawsuits, planning or executing revenge and punishment.
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Need For an Electoral Reforms (Prof. Kamran James)

December 15, 2009

This article was read at International Minorities Conference, 2009 Warris Road Lahore, Pakistan on Dec 12, 2009
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We are Sorry....Mr. Jinnah (Ghazal Bhatti )

December 03, 2009

Sixty-two years ago, one day you said, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan, made one of the most important speeches of his - and of the history. A speech in which he laid out - in the most unambiguous terms - his vision for Pakistan and the rationale for that vision.
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Healing and Holiness: Christian perspectives on stem cell research (Celia Deane-Drummond)

November 18, 2009

The rapidly developing field of stem cell research mobilizes immense amounts of money in private and public grants. But it also raises deep ethical questions regarding health justice and the dignity of human life.
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Is this is the Pakistan that Quaid gave us?? (Yeshoo Ezra )

November 10, 2009

The Quaid's understanding of the place of Minorities was clear and profound that they will be equal citizens of Pakistan with equal Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities. They will play there role in the affairs of the State and will be in no way treated as second rate Citizens.
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A disintegrated Pakistan will prove deadlier for those trying to disintegrate it (Yunis Khushi)

November 08, 2009

Pakistan is at war with itself. This partial civil war is caused due to misadventures of many internal and external forces. All of these forces are working on their own agendas without worrying about the future of Pakistani people and implications of breakage of Pakistan on South Asian region and rest of the world.
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The fall of the Berlin Wall and its meaning for the ecumenical movement (Konrad Raiser)

November 05, 2009

The opening or fall of the Berlin Wall was an unexpected event for the people most directly affected, but even more so for the world at large. The ecumenical movement was no exception. However, the events in 1989 East Germany were to have a wide and long lasting impact on it that can still be felt today.
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Does Islam Give a License of Violence to Muslims? (Yunis Khushi)

November 07, 2009

Muslim Intelligentsia must pay immediate attention to the issues related to interpretation of Islam by Muslim individuals and groups in the background of incidents of violence by Muslim mobs against Christians of Pakistan, and its implications on democratic culture, state institutions, and the very existence of Pakistan as a State.
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Gradual Islamization of Pakistan and its impact on Christian Citizens (Dan Wooding and Sheraz Khurram Khan)

November 05, 2009

The late military dictator, General Zia-ul-Haq, embarked upon a "mission" to Islamize Pakistan apparently to prolong his dictatorial rule. The campaign to enforce Shariah began in 1977 with the Pakistan National Alliance and their slogan Nizam-e-Mustafa (Order of the Prophet Muhammad or freely translated as Islamic System), which was taken up by Zia's military government later the same year. Zia made the Islamization of laws a primary objective
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Who we are (Pastor Joh.W.Matutis )

November 10, 2009

Who we are
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100 Truths About Jesus (Pastor Joh.W.Matutis )

November 05, 2009

100 Truths About Jesus
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He is everywhere, and everything (Pastor Joh.W.Matutis )

November 05, 2009

My child, “I am everywhere”, even there, where no one can get to, where no one else can reach. I can still reach the unreachable. And no one can withdraw him/herself from me. I am with you, even when no one continues with you. I am also in your lean times, in your crises, and in your affliction. Do not fear for your tomorrow. I am still on the throne, and reign. I am still the Lord of all things, and have everything under control. I also have your situation in my grip. I surround you on all sides. You are enshrouded in my love. My thoughts are of you.
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Victorious Life! (Pastor Joh.W.Matutis )

November 05, 2009

This world is facing impending great storms and crisis’s. These are My signals for you. Prepare yourselves to meet with Me. Separate yourself from all people that are lukewarm and lazy, that are critics and doubters. Don’t dwell with losers and departed ones. Don’t dwell on outwardly things. All that will pass. All that counts that you must seek is the personal connection with Me. Become one with Me and agree with Me. I only want the best for you.
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End-Time-Vision (Pastor Joh.W.Matutis )

November 05, 2009

Here, God spoke to me saying ‘my son, every person will be asked to compulsorily take immunization against the swine flu in the next few days. This is a disguise. They will in the process be infected with demons from the abyss; all who do not have my spirit and my seal upon them. Yes, it will be such that that they will receive a deadly spirit inoculated into them. This will allow the wolves do with them what they like. Whoever does not follow them, antagonises or stands against them in any way, will be eliminated at the touch of a button.
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We are at the Turning Point (Pastor Joh.W.Matutis )

November 09, 2009

When the United States of America (hereinafter called the U.S.) declares bankruptcy and “goes down the drain” one should not be wondering at such a scenario.
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We believe (Pastor Joh.W.Matutis )

November 05, 2009

We believe in the whole, correctly divided Bible which is inspired by the Lord. There is only one God who consists for ever of three persons: Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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Pope: Mission ad gentes, the duty of all Christians, even in persecution (BENEDICTUS PP. XVI)

November 05, 2009

"The nations will walk in its light" (Rev 21:24). The goal of the Church's mission is to illumine all peoples with the light of the Gospel as they journey through history towards God, so that in Him they may reach their full potential and fulfilment. We should have a longing and a passion to illumine all peoples with the light of Christ that shines on the face of the Church, so that all may be gathered into the one human family, under God's loving fatherhood.
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A Study on Child bonded servitude (Anser Yousaf Bhatti)

November 05, 2009

Child bonded servitude is very common among the economically poor classes. It rather gives the authority to the masters not to employ a child but rather use one. The range of this usage is from unfixed work timings – risk works – sex slaveries.
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Pope John Paul II was world's conscience, modern-day apostle (John Thavis)

November 05, 2009

Pope John Paul II was a voice of conscience for the world and a modern-day apostle for his church.
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Human vs Inhumanity: Bitter Truth & Facts (Stephen Bari)

November 05, 2009

On this earth human called who had highly developed brain. The 21st century is a time of scientific and technological growth at a level never before experienced in human history. It’s doesn’t matter the human from Pakistan or Australia and where else? Bible says “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them.” (Genesis: 1:27). It is matter how many humans in Pakistan or here in Australia. But this is furiously matter that how many humans kept their humanitarian values? And how many lost their humanitarian values?
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Bless God for Pardoning All Thy Sins (Ray Zink)

November 05, 2009

How he furnishes himself with abundant matter for praise, and that which is very affecting: “Come, my soul, consider what God has done for thee.” “He has pardoned thy sins; he has forgiven, and does forgive, all thy iniquities.”
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Today Is Only One Day From Being The Past... (Sandy Clay )

November 05, 2009

People and situations from our past just seem to have a way of coming up again and again. Ask yourself why? Is it Love? Hatred? Happiness? Sadness? pain? Why? Sometimes, pondering the past can be a good thing, it is always said that hindsight is 20/20, and it truly is. You just can't dwell in it. Look at it, learn from it, let it go, and look forward. If God can forgive you the past, why can't you? You really should just move on with this realization: Your life does not need to be this way. If you trust in God, to lead you forward, you will never have to look behind you again.
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National Education Policy 2009 infringes religious freedom of non- Muslims students - NCJP (Peter Jacob)

November 05, 2009

The National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) has expressed its strong reservation on the new Education Policy which failed in their opinion, to address the existing religious biases in the curriculum and imposed Islamic Studies directly and indirectly on about one million non- Muslim students in the country.
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Pope John Paul II: A Tireless Writer and a Man of Our Age (Father Indrias Rehmat)

November 05, 2009

There is no doubt from 2nd of April 2005 People are paying tribute to his Holiness Pope John Paul II. He is not only a great Personality of our age but a model to follow in love, commitment, forgiveness and service. The world has acclaimed that he was a man of God, champion of the poor, promoter of peace, defender of life and a tireless evangelizer of the Good News. I would like to take this opportunity to recall some significant services he has rendered in the universal church and in the world.
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Christian Discipleship - Expecting your Disciple to Read the Bible for Himself (Paul Schlieker)

November 05, 2009

The DNA of divine truth comes from heaven. It comes from the Spirit of God through the Word of God. The Bible is unlike all other books. It is inspired by God (II Timothy 3:16). That puts it in a category by itself. A.W. Tozer writes, “The knowledge of God is by the direct impression of the Spirit of God upon the spirit of man.” A “direct impression” begins when we read the Word of God. Just as God once spoke directly to Moses from within the burning bush (Exodus 3:4), God continues to speak directly to us from within the Bible. We should approach the Bible as a Voice from heaven, not a user’s manual. It’s not a book that was once written – it’s a Voice that is speaking here and now.
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Making Christian Disciples Requires Practice -- How People Learn to be Like Jesus by Paul Schlieker (Paul Schlieker)

November 05, 2009

Disciple-making requires practice. People learn by doing. No one becomes like Jesus be merely thinking about him. In August 2008, Nebraska football player Philip Dillard was quoted in the Omaha World Herald on what Bo Pelini and the other defensive coaches at Nebraska were expecting. "They're not really trying to correct stuff from last year; they're just coaching their defense. They tell you what you're supposed to do and you're supposed to do it."
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Facing the Impossible -- With God's Power (Paul Schlieker)

November 05, 2009

Every few years a motivational seminar comes to Omaha. These events are designed to teach you how to succeed at the highest levels and turn setbacks into comebacks. My company encourages me to attend these seminars to improve my insurance practice.
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The Divine Love Forgiveness (Wilfred Tunyira)

November 05, 2009

Are you born-again? If so, thank God for his Divine Forgiving Love. I remember that many years ago I lived and thrived on ungodliness. The devil unpacked all kinds of devil into my soul and made me almost into a lunatic. Even though I went to church regularly on all Sundays my ears didn't hear, my eyes was scaled and my heart was corrupt. I did everything that the devil prompted me to do, I was always at his service; a slave of sin. I remember again how my strength dissipated each time I tried to live right; the devil made me so. He distant me from God and held me strong in his hands so I wouldn't find the Divine Forgiveness of Jesus. He sowed a seed into my soul that read: YOU CAN ATTAIN PERFECTION THROUGH SELF-DISCIPLINE. O how I held on to these deceitful words and worked uselessly to attain self-perfection of love, peace, joy, and fulfillment. My actions affected so many, I am sorry to say.
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Heaven is yours (Wilfred Tunyira)

November 05, 2009

And you shall take on the Spirit of Jesus. And you shall be obedient in every way, even in suffering. And you shall sing pure praises from your pure heart unto the Lord. Never again is the Bride going to practice deceit, the Bride will be just like her Lord for It is enough for the disciple that he be like his master, and the servant as his Lord. (Matthew 10:25)
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Women in the Teaching of John Paul II (Sister Unnata S.I.C.)

November 05, 2009

The question of the dignity and the vocation of women is one of the most widely discussed issues in the present era. The church's Magisterial, especially Pope John Paul II, has also shown keen interest in this subjects. It is the duty of the church to give proper orientation to new theological discussions coming up as a result of the social changes. The dignity and vocation of women is one such subject about which the church has her own stand. Surely the church hopes that "the hour is coming, in fact has come, when the vocation of women is being acknowledged in its fullness, the hour in which women acquire in the world an influence and effect and a power never hitherto achieved." Just before Vatican II and after, the church has been showing keen interest in this issue. The effective promotion of the responsibility of women has been one among the maker concerns of the church.
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Ecclesia in Asia (Mr Liaquat George)

November 05, 2009

The churches in Asia are reminded of their responsibilities as evangelizers. The church's evangelizing mission is deeply affected by the impact of the mass media, new information technology and these needs to be used for the proclamation of the Gospel. The mass media is an effective means of spreading the church's teaching among other faiths. It also communicates among the masses of Asia the Christian response to the challenge of the modern world and the eagerness of the church to work with people of good will for the common good.
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The Great John Paul II (Archbishop Evarist Pinto)

November 05, 2009

Pope John Paul II was on all counts a great man. It would make volumes to describe his multi-faceted personality. He was endowed with many qualities of heart and mind, a charming and loving person, one who reached out to millions. He traveled to 129 countries of the world; a distance covered would be three times to the moon and back. It is said that he was a person most seen in history. It is not simply a question of figures and mileage. By this magnetism John Paul II was able to attract and touch the lives of thousands of people.
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