Faith.
What does the word "Faith" mean to us?
In general, it means belief, that what you believe to be true is true.
But does it really mean that it just means believing?
Or is there more to it than we thought . . . . . .
Here is what I think:
Faith is composed of 3 characteristics
The first one is belief. You believe that whatever you claim to be true is true.
The second one is trust. Do you trust that what you believe to be true IS to be true? And will you not lie or present false evidence of the proof of your belief? Do you believe that what you believe in can bring you answers to your life and that it is the way, the truth, an
Proving God's existence - Part 2 by ServantofJesus, journal
Proving God's existence - Part 2
This is Part 2 of Proving God's Existence. For Part 1, please read my previous journal entry on this here.
Again, I may add or modify some of this if the need arises, or if people bring up relevant points regarding what I've put.
Before I start, of course, although this isn't about the existence of God, one still needs to explain why Jesus had to die in the first place to explain the need [and the fact] of the Resurrection - which you can read about in an earlier journal entry that I've done, called The Message of the Cross.
So then, the Resurrection and empty tomb is powerful evidence of God's existence. I have already covered it in more
O Thy, My Eye! ...and other bloopers by squibblyquill, literature
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O Thy, My Eye! ...and other bloopers
Fellow Deviants, do you like using antiquated English? Do you like the sound of Shakespeare, and wonder when to use "thou" or "doth"?
I have put together a mini guide to using words like "doth," "thy" and "thou," "thine" and "mine," because I see so many misuses of them. They have rules, just like I/you/me/etc... For instance, does this sentence work? Read: "Your goes to the store every night without mine." No. It should read in plain English: "You go to the store every night without me." It's the same with these older words. They have a proper use. Read on if you would like to learn more.
Okay, so, first things first, here's a quick list t
Quotes about the Bible through History by HeavenCalling, literature
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Quotes about the Bible through History
“He rightly reads Scripture who turns words into deeds.”
-St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) French Monk
“I am a man of one Book.”
-St. Thomas Aquinas (1227-1274) Italian Theologian
“The Bible is for the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
-John Wycliffe (1328-1384) English Theologian
“The Bible is alive, it speaks to me.”
-Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Theologian
“The Scripture dispels the darkness and gives us a clear view of the true God.”
-John Calvin (1509-1564) French Theologian
“The highest earthly enjoyments are but a shadow of the j
Suicide Awareness and Prevention by HeavenCalling, literature
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
On 11/29/18 I had the opportunity to interview Donje Swanson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Naperville, Illinois, on the topic of Suicide Awareness & Prevention. Here are the notes that I took away from that interview:
Risk factors/warning signs for suicide:
-History of suicide attempts
-Mental health awareness
-Hearing that they want to end their lives or go to sleep and not wake up
-Expressing a lack of hope or purpose
-Expressing that they feel like a burden
-Mood changes (example: sadness/lack of enjoyment
-Saying goodbye or giving away items
-Aggression
-Fatigue or unexplained tiredness
-Slipping grades
-Change in clothes (exampl