Reviews 32C. J. Cherryh and Gini Koch In The Same BreathbyJacqueline LichtenbergThis blog series posting on Tuesdays is about Science Fiction Romance, how to write it, where to find it. and… Read More
This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series God: Christianity and Islam
What religion was Abraham?
After all – he is claimed as the father of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
In Februa… Read More
DepictionPart 35Depicting Marriage byJacqueline LichtenbergThis Depiction series is about finding ways to show-don't-tell the nuances of intangibles -- like Love or Romance or Heritage… Read More
Christianity and Islam both view submission as important. This begs the question, do both religions have the same definition of submission? Furthermore, do either, or both, of th… Read More
Let the dead bury the dead. What does that even mean? How can one dead person bury another one? Actually, the more common translation is “let the dead bury their own… Read More
Is Abraham really the father of three religions?
What religion was Abraham?
He is claimed as the father of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
But is that really correct?
I first w… Read More
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Is this Christian? Should we respond to hate with more hate? I dare say, most people know the answer to this question. It’s generic… Read More
This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Grown-again Christian
In Dallas Willard’s book, The Great Omission, he makes this statement:
But in place of Christ’s plan, historical… Read More
"Why the rise of American Judaism offers a ‘great political story’" PBS NewsHour 11/22/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: On our Bookshelf tonight, the dramatic struggles to turn an ancie… Read More
Quantum Solidarity: Making Hajj at Bear Lodge
– Essay by Kevin James – November 28, 2018
The mind-numbing atrocities at home and abroad dare me to respond. It’s as if world… Read More
World’s greatest teachers. Seven masters. One path. That’s amazing. The seven greatest teachers in the world all supposedly teaching the same thing. All l… Read More
Madonnas
-Non-fiction by Christine Beck –
Teacher. Nurse. Secretary. Three acceptable careers for a young woman when my mother was a girl. I became a high-powered corporate lawy… Read More
Learning About The Middle East And Middle Eastern Rugs
Before we delve into the specific topic of Middle East rugs, lets first take a moment to understand what the Middle East is and is not… Read More
Stilettos by a Gravestone
– Fiction by Yermiyahu Ahron Taub –
“Aargh, these weeds. And I was just here,” Shifrah Fogel Bernstein thought, as she got to her kne… Read More
Will we be married in Heaven? That’s a tough question. And many people don’t really like the easy answer. That easy answer, of course is, no we won’t be m… Read More
Is Islam right about Christians believing in three “gods”?
Let’s start off by addressing the question of whether or not Muslims and Christians actually believe in the same… Read More
I have some questions for Christians on immigrants. What are your feelings towards and about immigrants? Doesn’t matter if they’re legal or illegal immigrants. … Read More
We use the word love so much these days that it often doesn’t seem to mean much. There’s lots of love, but without caring. For instance, I love sushi, especially ikur… Read More
We use the word love so much these days that it often doesn’t seem to mean much. There’s lots of love, but without caring. For instance, I love sushi, especially ikur… Read More
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman. It’s part of John’s gospel that is often talked about. However, here’s a different view of it. Sure, it’s important to show… Read More
Meditators of all levels are attracted to silent retreats for spiritual awakening and peace of mind.
Maybe it’s a response against our stressful, media-driven new century, or pos… Read More
Rate this post Curtains Close on Africa Magic’s 53 ExtraAfrica Magic, Nigeria’s leading content provider of premium African entertainment wil… Read More
We move on to the second of the seven letters in Revelation. This time the letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna. Jesus has good things to say about the church in Smyrna.&nbs… Read More
Do all religions lead to the same God? When Americans were asked to react to the statement, God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, more t… Read More
On the hard road of life, there are some that are persecuted, some who are rejected, some robbed, some ripped off as well as so are miserable. In the middle of so much suffering, could… Read More
Every Christian should know what the Great Commission is. And pretty much everyone in the U.S. probably at least heard of separation of church and state. So when someone receives… Read More
The Parliament of World Religious beliefs which assembled in Melbourne, Australia on December 3, was like a convergence of a number of divine rivers, all streaming in the same instructions… Read More
2020 has been a difficult year. COVID is all over the world. With it comes various restrictions that make people upset. What seems to get lost is the more than 1,000,000 (1 million) peopl… Read More
Casablanca is a huge city: it is the largest in Morocco, the largest in Northwest Africa (otherwise known as the Maghreb region), and the eighth largest in the Arab world. It has a populatio… Read More
In Part 2 of The letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna, we’ll look at the Divine Knowledge. The things Jesus knows about the church. Usually, this is good news for the receiving c… Read More
After you have suffered a little while. Who are we talking about? And what is a little while? Not to mention, what happens after the suffering? And maybe, what is the suffering? How ab… Read More
Yes, Finding God in religion can be hard. Incredibly hard even, depending on where we look. To begin with, which religion do we look at? And then, what denomination or sect? After that… Read More
Religion. The word generates lots of different emotional reactions. They run the whole spectrum from extreme love to extreme hate. But given all those emotions, what is rel… Read More
Theme-Character IntegrationPart 17Building a Lead Character from ThemePrevious posts in this Theme-Character Integration series are indexed here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2014… Read More
Over the past few years, Egypt has undertaken major projects to restore and preserve many of the historical landmarks around the country to restore them to their former glory. Many of these… Read More
This city that’s rich in history is at the heart of The Balkans, is mid-way between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea. Sofia is not only the capital of Bulgaria, but also the largest… Read More
Serdica is the old name of the city of Sofia; the capital of Bulgaria. The name originated from the Thracian founders of the city back in 2,000 BC. The Celtic tribe Serdi bestowed their name… Read More
Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come. An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come. The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwell… Read More
Have you ever heard about Arabian nights? You know when you’re in the middle of the dessert, sitting comfortably in a tent beneath the stars. You’re surrounded by your friends or… Read More
Is Islam right about Christians believing in three gods? I don’t mean what people think their religion teaches. And I’m certainly not talking about what people think, reg… Read More
Never again will I destroy all living creatures. That’s what God said. You know, back in Genesis, the first book in the Bible. Of course, that means He did destroy all living creatu… Read More
It is reported that VP(Vortex Protocol), the only token of Torah’s main network ecology, is on the –ZB exchange, the world’s leading digital currency exchange.
Accord… Read More
The U.S. and Israel: Three Tragic Verses – One Unavoidable Conclusion. The U. S. will not help Israel at a critical time and … When presented with the facts, no matter how much… Read More
Photo by Brian McMahon on UnsplashA free chapter for your enjoyment from one of my books, The Moor, the Mason, and the Alien: A Call to Action.There it was. My first major good old… Read More
Do the ends justify the means with Donald Trump? That’s a pretty general question, so let’s tighten it up a bit. I was watching a BBC program called Hard Talk yesterday. The h… Read More
Are you a passionate wanderer? Is visiting unique places around the world your goal? Are you up for adventure and new experiences? Then Palestine should be on the top of the list of your nex… Read More
Unlike what many people think, Egypt is not just a vast land of sandy desert with camels wandering about. While this scene actually exists in many parts of Egypt, there is so much more to th… Read More
Imagine hiking through the desert and exploring fascinating archeological sites, then switching it up to pulsating nightlife in Tel Aviv. Israel is a land of contrasts, seamlessly blending t… Read More
Bible Proverbs ExplainedClick for kindle e-bookHeavenly promises and Earths realities Proverbs 3:1-123: 1 Heavenly promises seem detached from Earths realities. The promise of hea… Read More
Have you just adopted a parrot and can’t decide on a cute parrot name? Do not worry! because we thought of you… this thought turned into an article Names for male and female par… Read More
We move on to the second of the seven letters in Revelation. This time the letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna. Jesus has good things to say about the church in Smyrna.&nbs… Read More
In this article, I will explore the history and benefits of fasting, the different types of fasting tea, and how to properly use fasting tea during a fast.The History and Benefits of Fasting… Read More
God saves us from our enemies, but who are they? In Psalm 18 David goes into great detail about his enemies. Old Testament enemies. But who’s the real enemy today?
Once again, we… Read More
Travel destinations in Asia are rich in culture and traditions, not to mention the variety of delicious food. Besides being the homeland of Bollywood and K-pop, Asia’s beauty lies in i… Read More
Forgiving the 50 and the 500. A very short parable. About forgiveness and love. Two verses. But it’s embedded in an actual event. It must be very important.&nbs… Read More
The Eid holiday is approaching. On Eid’s first morning, Muslims perform the Eid prayer while dressing in their new Eid outfits. Then, they celebrate Eid by hanging decorations and givi… Read More
Have you ever heard of Azerbaijan, the land of fire? It is a republic divided partially between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Azerbaijan is the centre of many; to its north, you can find… Read More
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Jerusalem on Tuesday against the government's proposed state budget, which includes funds for ultra-Orthodox Jews. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ann… Read More
The future prediction for the #IQD to the year 2025 is not a science. There are many factors that make up the financial prediction for any country's foreign currency rate. … Read More
Palestinian militant group Hamas opened fire on a crowd of young people during a music festival in southern Israel near the Gaza Strip. Witnesses reported rocket fire followed by gunshots as… Read More