Rosaries - Types and Styles

Rosaries - Types and Styles
By Anthony J Valentine
Are you looking for the right baptism gift? Well what better then a nice, silver rosary. Silver rosaries are fantastic gifts for anyone following the religion. Wear it, display it, you name it. Most people now of says will use the rosary as a display till it's time to use in prayer. But others, usually the more religious people, will wear it around, and pray on a daily basis.
You can find rosaries of all different types. Like stated above, a silver rosary is a fantastic type, and is one of the better of it's kind. Other than silver, you can find wood rosaries, plastic, pearl, diamond, gold, and much much more. When it comes to material, rosaries can pretty much have it all.
Rosaries come in all different types as well. The most common type would be, of course the necklace. But little did you know, they also come in rings, bracelets, and much more. Depending on what you like, you can get. If you'd rather a ring, you can get a ring. If your more of a bracelet type of person, then you can get a bracelet. Necklaces are more common then anything and usually have more to offer then the other versions of the rosary.

When it comes to displaying a silver rosary, you must take care of it. your rosary must be important to you and stay in good shape. Keep your rosary mounted where pets, or siblings can not get to. When it's time to use the rosary you can take it down from your mount.
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Looking For the Right Baptism Gift?

Looking For the Right Baptism Gift?
By Anthony J Valentine
Looking for the right baptism gift? Baptism gifts are hard to find and tough to choose. When looking for the right gift there's a lot to take into consideration. How old is the person you are giving the gift to? How seriously is this person going to take the religion?
Most people who get baptized get baptized when they are very young, but it is possible to get it done at any age. Gifts can be tough when it comes to something like this. There are many great gifts that are great gifts for people who get baptized. One of the most common gift for a baptism is a rosary.
Getting a rosary when baptized is very common, and you are suppose to hold onto your rosary for the rest of your life. As a part of the religion you are to use the rosary to pray and study the religion. It's great to have and its a fantastic gift for a newly baptized person.
Other than a rosary gifts such as bracelets, necklaces, crucifixes, crosses and anything of that nature are all really good gifts. When I got baptized I was just a little boy and my grandma gave me a rosary which I still have till this day. I am now 21 years old and use the rosary on a weekly basis. My mother gave me a gold necklace and crucifix which I've taken off a total of 10 times. I love my gold cross and necklace more than anything and take it off on rare occasions.
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Why the Virgin Mary Matters in Spiritual Life

Why the Virgin Mary Matters in Spiritual Life

By Arthur R Policarpio

Is the Blessed Virgin Mary "necessary" in spiritual life?

For Catholics, the answer is a clear, resounding YES. Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is an integral part of the Catholic Faith. Together with belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, devotion to the Blessed Virgin is what clearly differentiates the Catholic from non-Catholics.

And yet, should devotion to the Virgin Mary be the exclusive domain of Catholics? Or is this a precious spiritual heritage that Jesus left not just for Catholics - but for everyone, including our non-Catholic brethren?

It is interesting to note that an increasing trend currently is the conversion of so many previously high-profile non-Catholics to the Catholic Faith. Fierce attackers of devotion to the Virgin Mary during their non-Catholic days, these non-Catholic converts, upon converting to Catholicism, ironically end up the fiercest defenders of devotion to the Virgin Mary. In fact, many of these converts attribute their conversion to the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

One such convert is Steve Ray, a prominent Catholic convert who previously tried almost the entire spectrum of various sects - Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Fundamentalist, Evangelical, etc. Eventually, he found true meaning and happiness upon progressively reading book upon book, especially those by early Church fathers.

Interestingly, Steve Ray notes that their decision to enter the Church was on January 1st, the Feast of the great Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Nowadays, Steve Ray spends his time defending the Catholic Faith, through talks, seminars, and even appearances in prominent global channels such as EWTN.

Why the need for the Virgin Mary in our spiritual life?

The answer lies in the example of Jesus. Our Lord Jesus could have come to the world through a multitude of means. He could have come in a cloud of glory, in a blazing chariot. He could have parted the seas, and appeared in the middle of the parted waters in all his glory. Or He could have simply just materialized out of thin air.

And yet, the clear, undeniable fact is that Jesus chose to come to our world through the Virgin Mary. This is a clear fact that simply cannot be denied. Jesus came to our world through Mary. Is it not proper, therefore, for all of us to go to Jesus through the same way - through Mary?

Moreover, Jesus spent 90% of His entire life in the company of Mary - He spent thirty years with Mary in His undocumented "hidden life", then spent His remaining three years with the rest of the world for His public ministry.

Is the Virgin Mary necessary for our spiritual life? Again, the answer lies in Jesus' own example. Mary, solely through the grace of God, was necessary for Jesus' own life on earth - she is the way chosen by God to bring salvation to our world.

We all need Mary in our lives. Not just Catholics, but everyone needs the Virgin in their lives. After all, we all need a mother in our lives. The word "mother" is a wonderful chord that strikes the heart of all human beings. The mother is the human being's first experience of love, life, joy and happiness in this earthly life. Our spiritual mother, the Virgin Mary, is our first experience of love, life, joy, and happiness in our spiritual life.

Get to know our Virgin Mother more. Read up about her, study her - there are many websites that contain free articles about the Virgin Mary. Get to know our Virgin mother more, love her more - and you will see what miracles are in your own life!

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Unique Baby Christening Or Baptism Gifts Create Memorable Keepsakes

Unique Baby Christening Or Baptism Gifts Create Memorable Keepsakes

By Caroline Miller

Baby christening gifts are special in the life of a child, not only because they offer unique inspirational values and gels the family together, but also because it is the first step of Catholicism towards which the baby moves.

Christening and Baptism are two terms that are used interchangeably. While baptizing is a sacrament in the Catholic Church, christening can be used instead of baptizing also. Christening, by the way, also refers to the process of giving the baby a Christian name. Some other religions also baptize and christen babies, with term such as anointing and baby dedication given to this process. The process might seem too religious, but is used world wide.

Christening presents can be really fun and bring about a sense of belonging in your young one. There are certain christening gift ideas that are a hit the world over. Shadow boxes are one of the most unique and personalize-able baby christening gifts. A shadow box is a box containing a glass encasing on the face of it. Christening and baptism memorabilia such as baptism certificates, christening photographs, christening gown, the invitation and some related things can be kept in the box. The glass framing serves as the cover of the box, and may include a photograph or a name plate of the person the box belongs to.

Lockets and christening jewelry also make wonderful christening gifts. Lockets might contain the baby's picture at the time of christening, and serves as a gift that one can cherish for the rest of his life. Christening jewelry such as crosses in various forms, shapes and sizes can also be given as a gift. Crosses are primarily used as chains meant to be worn around the neck. But nowadays, rings and bangles having a cross embarked somewhere are also in the market and act more as style statement than christening gifts. If your child is a little grown up, and wants the hip alternative, you can always get him a cross tattoo or a ring as a christening present.

Another addition to this string of christening baby gifts is the Holy Bible. The Bible is probably the most-given christening gift in the world. There can be a few variations though. You can couple the Bible with a shadow box or another christening gift, preferably a piece of jewelry. The whole thing can be packed nicely in a christening gift wrapper, with a prayer or small note attached to it. This makes a perfect keepsake, and nothing could be more valuable to your baby than the Holy Bible itself. You can also add a small, personal rosary with the Bible and the prayer note to complete your baby christening gift. The Bible given alone also impresses an astounding effect on the child.

These were some of the most used gift ideas pertaining to christening presents. You can add your bits and pieces to these gifts to make them unique. The gift you choose would certainly depend upon your relationship with the baby. For example, a Bible would deem perfect if it is gifted by the parents or the grandparents, rather than from some one who is remotely associated with the 'family'.

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Unique Baby Christening Gifts - Picking the Ideal Baptism

Unique Baby Christening Gifts - Picking the Ideal Baptism Gift

By Catherine Jacobson

Usually, a baby's first gift is received during his christening. A baby undergoes christening, commonly known as baptism, to grant the baby his formal name and accept him in a family or church. This event calls for a gathering among relatives and friends. Celebration of this once in a lifetime event for every person does not really require gift giving. However, by tradition, guests and relatives give presents to the christened baby.

Christening is a tradition itself. It is a ceremony that is important in a person's life, so the parents of the celebrant surely want this celebration to always be remembered even after many years have passed. Today, what kind of presents do guests, especially the godparents, give the baby to make the event memorable? Do we need to follow the old, elegant Victorian tradition of giving something useful in silver like silver cross necklace or silver egg cups? Or shall we be practical enough to give the parents and the celebrant something that matches their way of life and something very usable? Will it be offending on our part if we prefer giving informal gifts?

Common baby christening gifts given during christening are clothing, toys and blankets. Some give more expensive items like strollers, play pens and moses blanket. However, if you are the one to make a list of baptism gifts after the ceremony, you will notice that the most popular baby christening gifts are made up of baby suits, shoes, socks, sweaters, pajamas, headband for girls and caps for boys. These vary in colors, design and especially the sizes. Everybody usually give allowances because it is better to have the item bigger than one or two sizes smaller. Some baptism gifts can only be used during special occasions and costume parties.

One of the unique baby christening gifts are blankets, especially the ones with the baby's name embroidered on it. Such items are favorites of the parents. Toys are also wonderful to give and to receive. Colorful gifts always attract a baby's attention. Although it can be outgrown, children still like playing with their old toys like rag dolls and stuffed toys.

If you want unique baby christening gifts and have the money to afford it, silver items like bracelets, necklace or comb are most welcomed by parents. However, if you can't afford such a lavish baptism gift but still want your gift to stand out, another ideal gift suggestion is a baby gift basket. Baby baskets may contain soft toys, crib-side music, baby blankets and sleeping bags; some include teethers, pacifiers and baby wash cloths.

Personalized gifts always stand out, no matter how inexpensive they can be. It shows closeness and concern for the baby. Examples of these personalized items are baby picture frames and photo albums.

As you can see, there are plenty of choices for baby christening gifts. Depending on your budget and need, you can always get yourself a unique baptism gift for the parents and the baby to remember you.

However, in spite of all the preparations for the ceremony, do not forget the godparents. These people are supposed to help the parents guide the child in his growing up years, at the same time loving the child in the same way a parent does. Instead of a thank you card, parents opt to give godparents of their child jewelry as a memento of the said event. If you find it too expensive, then you can opt for a personalized photo frame with the godparent holding the baby.

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The History of Rosary Beads

The History of Rosary Beads

By Cris Harrold

The rosary beads date back to the twelfth century when Mary appeared to Saint Dominic. It was during this time that Mary vowed a promise to Dominic that if he spread the rosary's devotions, he would find peace. However, the original rosary held different beads from those of present time.

When the first sets of rosaries were crafted they contained 150 beads. This number mirrors the set of psalms that are contained within the bible. For those who didn't know or have access to the written psalms to pray on a regular basis, they could move through the string of beads and pray to God. This was especially beneficial for individuals who had no way of learning the written language, or blind.

Rosary beads however were not always strung together. The original sets of beads were stones carried in the pocket of an individual, and they would be sorted through as they prayed each prayer. It wouldn't be until much later that the actual beads were strung together.

The first Catholic rosaries were made from objects such a bone and stone. Over the course of time rosaries have evolved and have been crafted from wood, glass, metal, and precious stones. In poorer countries the Catholic rosary beads are usually made from seeds and dried flowers. More often than not the material used to create the rosary bead has some sort of religious significance. Sometimes they are crafted from wood directly from the Holy Land; others are glass beads that contain holy water, or religious relics. The purpose of these specially designed rosaries is to help the devoted bond closer with God. The string that would bind the rosaries together was most commonly made from silk. In recent times metal links have become a more common method of linking together the beads.

What some do not realize is that before the rosary the 'Hail Mary' didn't exist. Rather, the devoted would pray the 'Our Father' on their rosary beads. The prayer stemmed from an introduction of the angel Gabrielle was added just prior to the 'Our Father'. Over time the full prayer was added to the prayers of the rosaries the finalized version we say today coming into play in the sixteenth century. Those devoted that want to glimpse an original set of rosary beads can find one aboard the carrack Mary Rose.

In recent years, rosaries have become a stronger part of the Catholic religion. Originally in the 16th century, Pope St. Pius V made the church approved set of mysteries. However in 2002 Pope John Paul II announced that a new set would be prayed called the Illumines Mysteries. This brought the set to 20 mysteries. October 7 is the day used to celebrate the rosary.

Today we find that the Dominican rosary contains 59 beads. They are divided into ten sections which are called "decades". These beads are crafted with a larger bead used to say the 'Our Father' prayer followed by ten smaller beads used to say the 'Hail Mary'.

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Great Ideas For Baptism Gifts and Christening Gifts

Great Ideas For Baptism Gifts and Christening Gifts!

By KristyAnn Harrold

Baptism and Christenings are very important events in a child's life. During both of these events, a child is brought closer to God and embraces a long history of tradition they can be honored to be part of. Certain gifts can be given on both these important days to help memorialize that special day.

During a Baptism, an infant is cleansed of their sins and welcomed into the church they are joining. Some churches do this by placing the child into water either totally or partially and then lower them into the water. When they rise from it they are cleansed of their sins, and free to join the church. This is an important day in a child's life, and there are quality baptism gifts to signify this day.

One of the most popular items to give on this day is a birthstone rosary. This present builds a solid connection between the person receiving the rosary along with their new connection with God. They often come alone or in a set, with the devotional set including a specialized prayer card. Other great ideas for Baptism gifts would be an angel pin made from silver, a necklace that can be worn by the child at all times.

A Christening is similar to a baptism. During a Christening the difference is that an infant is given a Christian name during the Baptism. This is often considered a way of bonding the new child to a specific church, and establishes a covenant between an entire family. During this time, the community as a whole agrees to help guide them with the values of the church.

Christening gifts are also very similar to those of a Baptism. Often times religious medals with the Christian name of the child are given as a way to build a connection with their patron saint. Similar medals can be also found that can connect to a child's crib. Rosaries with birthstones are another good way to symbolize this special day. One other item to consider giving is again a pewter necklace that adorns the name of the child's patron saint.

There are other options for both these special days as well. Crucifixes and Crosses can be given to signify the bond with God. They can either be given in a necklace form or as a mount for the wall. As the child grows they can take them with them, or carry them around their neck at all times to remember their religious heritage.

Bibles are another way to begin a child's journey into their faith. Finding a good children's bible will allow the young one follow the stories inside with pictures that help explain the biblical stories. Often times these books can be found in a set with a standard bible that the child can enjoy in more detail as they grow older.

Baptism gifts and Christening gifts are both essential ways to help a child create a bond to a special day in their lives. There are many ideas that you can use, and giving it from your heart will help create a bond between the two of you as well.

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How to Pray the Catholic Rosary

How to Pray the Catholic Rosary

By KristyAnn Harrold

Many Catholics around the world believe that the appearance of the Mother Mary in any form is incredibly powerful and is a miracle. It is believed that Mary gave this prayer to the world many centuries ago and believers continue to use it. How to pray the Catholic rosary way is an art form and one which many Catholics are taught from an early age.

The rosary meaning rose garden in Latin is a Catholic devotion which is made up of both the prayer beads and the actual prayer itself. You can combine a vocal prayer either silent or said out loud with mediation and positive thinking. The Lord's Prayer will be repeated over and over followed by ten praying of Hail Mary and then a single prayer of Glory is to the father. Every one of these sequences is commonly known as a decade. Many people have their own unique rosary beads but the prayers are always the same.

The history behind the rosary does vary and many people believe the rosary was given to Saint Dominic in an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1214. The actual beads are simply an easier way to keep track of the number of Hail Mary's you have performed. Your fingers will move over the beads as you are reciting the prayers, because you do not have to keep count in your head you will able to focus on the full effect of how to pray the Catholic rosary way.

There are several different unique rosary beads; one is a five decade rosary, which contains five groups of ten beads. These will have additional larger beads, before each decade. There are rosary beads which contain 15 decades which corresponds with the traditional feeling that there were 15 mysteries of the rosary. These are often attached to a shorter strand which will have a crucifix, then a larger bead and then smaller beads along the rosary. The beads can be made from a variety of different materials including bone, glass, wood and semi precious stones. The design and style of the rosary is entirely up to your taste and budget as some of the more elaborate ones can be expensive.

Some unique rosary beads will be made from a material with certain significance, such as olive seeds from the holy gardens. Although very rare some rosaries are made from the rosary pea which can only be found in certain areas of the world. There are other forms of rosary including rings, bracelets and even a card, these have been used instead of the traditional form and some people even prefer these.

You can obtain your rosary from a Catholic bookstore or church, you may have had one passed down to you from an older relative. However you obtained your unique rosary it will be important and have meaning to you. Every time you pray it will be your guide and enable you to feel more at peace with yourself and the world.

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How Did First Communion Start?

Author: Chris Harrold

First Communion seems to be of utmost importance most especially to Catholic communities. People prepare really hard for the celebration of the First communion for kids. Some even require special attires to be worn during the event. But why is the First Communion really important?

The idea of the communion started when Jesus Christ celebrated his last supper with the disciples. This is the time that Jesus Christ spoke about his death. He even shared some bread and wine to his disciples and asked them to do this in remembrance of him. Even until now, people do this not only to remember his sacrificial love for people but to even unite with him in spirit.

The Holy Communion is one of the events that remind us of Jesus Christ's teachings and allow us to learn a lot of things that are valuable in our Christian life. That is also the reason why the First Communion was included in the seven sacraments of the Catholic faith.

The First Communion is considered as one of the holiest occasions in a Roman Catholic's life. Most Catholic kids that are allowed to participate in the celebration are of ages seven or eight because it is considered as the age of reason. During this time, they can better understand the significance of this event and understand the reason behind the celebration with their young hearts and minds.

As this event is considered essential, we should also make it special for kids. Giving them first communion gifts will help them value and remember this event in their lives.

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Religious Icon Jewelry a Hot Trend!

Religious Icon Jewelry a Hot Trend!

By Dee Dee McGuire

I visited the Long Beach Flea Market and Antiques Fair in Long Beach, California today and was immediately struck by a young man wearing a rosary bead necklace around his neck. (I just saw Justin Combs, P Diddy's son, wearing one on a TV show just an hour before that).

After walking into the event, I was immediately attracted to a table featuring Rosary Beads, Religious Charm Bracelets, Religious medals and many other Religious articles which apparently were selling quite well. I also did see this type of product at other stations within the Flea Market. In speaking with the proprietress, I learned that many of the Rosaries are of Bohemian Czech Glass and are being created in Bohemia by a very special family.

The Religious jewelry theme trend has been rearing its head for several seasons, and it was very strongly represented in the European Department and Specialty stores, especially in Paris as early as 2006.

I was visiting Paris to attend the Bijorcha jewelry show and spent some time shopping and scouting out trends featured by the Parisian jewelry designers. I came back from that trip with many ideas which were later incorporated into my collection for Jewelbox Designs.

Over the course of the last few weeks, I have come across several other young men wearing Rosary Beads around their necks. I tend to believe this trend will gain momentum into Spring, and we may see another rebirth of "Madonna Style" from the 80's as we approach the Fall 2010 Fashion Season.

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The Ideal First Communion Gift

The Ideal First Communion Gift

By Mary Ann Putol

First Communion is one of the Catholic's religious practices that are considered essential as a first step in expressing an act of faith. Most kids who participate in this event are from seven to eight years of age. As this is being celebrated not only in their family, school and in the Catholic community, this also must be a very momentous and significant event for them.

Kids definitely deserve to receive a special gift to help commemorate this glorious achievement. Here are some First Communion gift ideas that are relevant to this momentous event.

1. Veils/Ties

When First Communion is being celebrated, most Catholic communities require a special attire to be worn by kids on this occasion. Girls are usually requested to wear a white dress accompanied by a veil or white gloves. Boys, on the other hand, are commonly asked to wear white long sleeved shirts, as the color suggests purity.

2. Rosary Gift sets

Rosaries are also advisable to be given as a present for this occasion as this encourages the kids to be religious at an early age. Kids might also find it exciting to learn how to say their first prayers and feel a closer relationship with God.

3. First Communion jewelry

It is also a good option to give First Communion jewelry to kids. Jewelry suggests the idea of having this event as special and significant. Wonderful options would be a cross, a crucifix or a locket. Sacramental charm bracelets are also nice to be considered. On the other hand, boys might not appreciate jewelry like girls, so religious medals in place of bracelets and lockets would be a good option for the boys.

There are really a number of options that one can think of when giving a First Communion gift to First Communicants. Still, the best way to make this event more memorable is to help the children learn and understand the significance of this event in relationship to their lives.

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Communion Chalice - Its History and Significance

Communion Chalice - Its History and Significance

By Chris Bradley

Many people are quite familiar with the communion chalice, but most have no idea why it is important in the Christian faith as well as it's meaning.

The chalice is also more commonly known as the communion cup. It is considered to be one of the most popular among the sacred vessels. Essentially, a chalice is used in most Christian ceremonies and masses as a cup that holds the wine.

Some of the churches that use this vessel include Catholics, Eastern Orthodox churches, Anglicans, Lutherans and other Christian sects.

Most of the time, a chalice is made from either gold or silver and decorated in various stones. Back in the day, the gold goblet was something that symbolized family.

Moreover, the chalices back then looked like a goblet with two handles at either side. Throughout the centuries, however, the look of the chalice has changed although its main significance remained the same.

The chalice as a vessel was treated with great reverence and often kept in a sacred place. Most of the time, when people hear of the word chalice or communion cup they automatically think 'holy grail' or the cup that Christ used in the Last Supper.

This came about when pilgrims back in the 6th and 7th century believed that there was a sect that still held the original cup that Christ used. However, this turned out to be unfounded.

Nevertheless, it showed just how important the cup was and how far those who believe in the Christian faith would go for it.

The communion chalice is one of the most important vessel used in many Christian ceremonies. You can find plenty of types of chalices and their uses depending on the church denomination or religion that's using them.

The design is different for each church that used them as well. For instance, in western Christianity the cups had a small node where the stem met the cup. This allowed the cup to be easily picked up.

In Catholicism, before the Vatican II, the cups were created with a tulip shape and were generally quite slim since only the priests were the only ones that used them.

Today, however, all people who are to take communion can drink from the chalice or any form of cup to also partake of the blood of Christ.

On the other hand, in Eastern Christianity, which includes the Orthodox churches; the chalices were often decorated with icons and even the cross. All of the people that took the communion were also able to drink from the chalice itself.

As you can see, the chalice has had many facets and even today, variations of its looks are still present.

These cups are still seen as an important part of the sacrament and the faith. They are essentially used to symbolically hold the blood of Christ.

The sanctity is still being revered and in fact, in the Catholic Church, whenever the communion chalice is used, it is actually blessed first and anointed.

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Are Earthquakes a Sign of the End of Time?

Are Earthquakes a Sign of the End of Time?

By Pamela Bunta

Earthquakes are on our minds these days as we see the results of two very devastating and recent earthquakes on the news. There is alot of seismic activity going on these days. Yes, there have always been lots of earthquakes, but there appear to be more recently, they have been very close together and severe.

The Bible speaks of earthquakes happening in diverse, (different), places when the end of time is approaching. It has many other warnings also, but specifically, it speaks of earthquakes. Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8, and Luke 21:11, to be specific, are passages in the Bible that speak of earthquakes in reference to the end of time.

Luke 21:11, clearly says there will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences, in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.

Many people and religions believe this to be true. I certainly do, and the proof to us is there are many things happening today that were foretold long ago in the scriptures of the Bible. To me, that makes it very believable!

The earth is a moving, shaking, planet. It is interesting to study the seismic activity of today. I live in a major earthquake zone, the New Madrid Faultline. I certainly am aware of the possibility of an earthquake in my area of the country.

Since the horrors we have seen in Haiti and Chile of the devastation and calamity of earthquakes, I think more people want to be aware of the possibilities of future events. The news medias are frantically asking the scientific neighborhood if they can give the predictions of earthquakes. With the modern technology at hand the is no specific predictions of exactly where an earthquake will happen next, only guesstimates.

Although earthquake predicting is not an exact science. We can all be prepared in the event that an earthquake may happen where we live. That is the best we can do. We can also reach out to others who are experiencing the devastation of an earthquake.

The Bible tells us what to expect when we are approaching the end of time as we know it. I am glad that God has given us such a guide to follow and is merciful to help us in times like these.

We can prepare both spiritually and physically for the times of catastrophes, such as earthquakes. We all may have to experience difficult times ahead. God doesn't say we will escape all troubles or calamities, but He does say He will be there for us and help us through them.

I encourage you to read the Bible and learn what God says about future events, such as earthquakes, that will happen as the end of time approaches. Yes, earthquakes in different places are a sign of the end of times.

Another good read on this subject: http://www.prophecyupdate.com/

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Without Faith, it is Impossible to Please God

The Bible says, "Without faith, it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is God, and a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6).

Therefore, expectation is the key to receiving from God when you pray. Jesus said in Mark 11:24, "Whatsoever things you desire when you pray, believe you receive them and you shall have them."

Believe you receive when you pray! What good does it do to pray without expecting to receive? You might as well not pray at all, for faith is required to receiving what you desire.

Surely, God will do His part when we pray, but we must also do our part. Our part is simply to believe. So many people are busy asking God, but never really believing what they are praying for will come to pass. You can tell by the way they talk, or act.

Most people have been raised to not believe in a positive outcome concerning anything, and actually, taught to believe in a negative outcome. It's a safety mechanism that says, "Don't get your hopes up, so if it doesn't work out, you won't be disappointed."

There's no logic in that because you will be disappointed anyway. Now, it's normal to feel disappointment. It's what you do with the feelings of disappointment that's important, but that's another subject.

Believing in a positive outcome is vital to our success. If we could only believe that God has our best interest in mind and simply trust that everything will work out, we would see great results. Life would change in ways we'd never thought possible. But, most people just can't believe things will workout for them. They look at past results and judge their future based on their past.

It's a fact that the best predictor of future behavior, is past behavior. The good news is, that your behavior is a choice. Your past does not have to equal your future! Just change your expectations and have faith.

James 2:20 tells us that "Faith without works is dead," which means "faith" is an action word. The word "faith" in Webster's Dictionary is also translated as "belief." So, believing is an action. And, it really doesn't take any more effort to believe, than to not believe. It's just an attitude.

It's been said that if you truly believe in something (having faith that it will happen), then it really will happen. A lot of people don't completely accept that, but the Bible is clear; what you believe is what you get. Jesus said in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith, let it be done unto you."

He didn't say we would see the manifestation of our prayers immediately. We must keep believing and not waver, "For a man who wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. Let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord" (James 1:6-7).

Expectation is the key to receiving from God when you pray! If you are not going to expect God to act, then don't pray at all. It's ineffective and displeases Him when you don't believe. Remember, Hebrews 11:6 says, "Without faith, it is impossible to please God."

God will do His part when you pray, but only if, you do your part, and that is simply to believe.

Copyright 2005 Daniel N Brown

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