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Ioan Dirina, author of My Dreams Come True: A Journal of My Paranormal Experiences, from Jones Harvest Publishing (www.ioandirina.com), believes in a Supreme Being who guides the future of mankind. Dirina experienced the truth of this through his dreams. He dreamed of the future and then watched as each dream in turn came true. Since there is no scientific explanation for the phenomena that he experienced, he believes this is proof that a supernatural entity exists that guides us in ways unknown, even to us.

"Sometimes my experiences involved a waking vision, not a dream," wrote Dirina. "In one such experience during 1962 I had a vision of running into some people on a street. A few minutes later I actually encountered those same people on that street."

Dirina began recording his visionary dreams in a dream journal when he was a student in his native Romania. He continued to have dreams that came true through his military training, his time in Austria in a refugee camp and then into his life in America.

"Another night in August 1970 I dreamed that someone wanted to kill another person with a knife, and I explained to him that easiest way to kill with a knife is to cut aorta," wrote Dirina. "On next day I was reading Daily News and saw an article about that terrible crime in California that became so famous. Actress Sharon Tate had been killed by accomplices of Charles Manson, who used a knife to cut her aorta, as in my dream."

Dirina's dreams were sometimes about famous happenings before they happened and sometimes about commonplace happenings. Each time a dream came true, it reaffirmed his belief that there was a higher power at work, guiding his thoughts and experiences.

Dirina recorded his dreams as proof that a supernatural entity exists and guides our future. He has had these paranormal visions and dreams for over forty years.

"Today I have come to realize that I wish to share my story with others," wrote Dirina. "So I have taken my old journals and rewritten them into this book, in hopes that other people might learn something from this glimpse into this extraordinary dream world that has been mine for more than 45 years. They need to know that our dreams can - and do - come true."

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Rachel Friedman is a Staff Writer at News & Experts.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/cardinal-timothy-manning.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/cardinal-timothy-manning.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:38:06 -0500 Timothy Manning House of Prayer
- Formerly the 1928 estate designed for and once owned by Earle C. Anthony. The house was designed by Bernard Maybeck with John White as his associate architect. Earle was a radio pioneer who founded and owned, until his death in 1961, radio station KFI AM 640. He also was known as a prominent Packard automotive dealer in Los Angeles. Anthony commissioned Parkinson and Bergstrom to design his Packard dealership, and Greene and Greene to design the building's detail, entrance and interiors.

For me, the House of Prayer has been a life and vocation saver. It is a spiritual oasis—a refuge from the desolation and confusion of overwork and a shallow prayer life. At the House of Prayer I have experienced affirmation through spiritual direction. I enjoy the peace, quietness and prayerfulness of the chapel. All of this has given me an improved self image.—a priest

Set in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles near Griffith Park, the House of Prayer offers priests a respite from daily ministerial activity. The blending of Spanish architectural design and landscaping provides a setting of quiet and simple beauty suitable to its purpose: fostering a priest's prayer life, inner freedom, rest and reflection.

The central focus of the House of Prayer are the three chapels. One chapel is located in the main building and is used for group prayer and Eucharistic Celebration. Next door is a beautiful adoration chapel. In the original building, which is set aside for silent retreats, there is an additional adoration chapel.

Accomodationss are available for visiting priests. A well-stocked kitchen allows each guest to have his breakfast whenever convenient. The rooms allow the guest to choose to be silent or with a group. This allows opportunity for conversation and fellowship. The lunch and evening dinners are prepared by a cook.

There is a full staff of priests available for spiritual direction, sacramental reconciliation and retreats. The Brothers of the Good Shepherd attend to the accomodations of the guests. Any priest or priest support group is welcome. The House of Prayer is funded by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Guests are invited to make a suggested donation to defray the operating costs.
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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/choices-author-gives-the-story-of-job-a-modern-twist.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/choices-author-gives-the-story-of-job-a-modern-twist.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:13:13 -0500
Author W. Granville Brown has taken that sentiment, plugged it into a modern-day retelling of the Biblical story of Job, to produce a parable with a contemporary twist.

Brown's book Choices, from Dog Ear Publishing (www.dogearpublishing.net), is a story of love, faith, secrets, lies and fate. Anyone whose faith has ever been challenged, who has faced temptation or triumphed over adversity will find a connection to this book.

Enter the world of Trey and Andrea Edwards and you will find a deep love for one another as well as a deep mistrust. Unaware of this mistrust, they find a rift they do not understand deepening between them. Neither of them is aware that they are being toyed with. The powers that be are using them in a timeless struggle between wrong and right, freewill and fate.

Setting temptation in their path, good versus evil sit back to watch and see whether this family can withstand the path they have been set upon. With their interests being divided, secrets causing a chasm between them and their financial future in the balance, their faith is tested and their family is in turmoil.

"While her husband drove around the city, Andrea was at home driving herself crazy," wrote Brown. "She was walking a marathon around their bedroom. The images of what happened between her and the Pastor flashed across her mind. With every scene, it took all of her will power not to scream or pound her fist into anything in front of her. Every time guilt entered her heart, anger jumped in as well. Her emotions were running wild and out of control."

Roadblocks are thrown in their path. Infidelity, lies, heartache, and despair follow. Their faith is tested in unimaginable ways. Trey, whose faith has been unsure, finds solace in the church, and Andrea, whose faith has always been strong, finds herself shaken to the core by the actions of her pastor.

"Afterward, Andrea staggered from the church lost in a fog of guilt, shame and confusion," wrote Brown. "The fact that a man she thought could be trusted had done what he'd done in a house of worship caused her to lose the contents of her stomach in the empty parking lot."

Andrea and Trey are lost in their world of mistrust and deceit and it looks like their marriage will not survive. Financial disaster is looming and it looks like all secrets are about to burst out into the open. The kindness and generosity of a benefactor saves them from financial ruin, but at a heavy cost. Even with financial worries taken care of, the secrets and lies are still pulling the family apart.

"The greatest feat I've ever accomplished is making people believe that I don't exist," wrote Brown. "They go about their daily lives truly thinking that they are in control. Little do they know that the battle for their souls has been waged since long before they came into existence. Give any man power and it will corrupt them absolutely. Let's see how much faith this couple truly has when they have to deal with the consequences of their actions."

Many lives are affected by the battle for Trey and Andrea's fate. Their friends experience their own ups and downs. One friend finds a new life, one finds a dream come true, and one pays the heaviest price of all. In the end, it is an act of free will that determines what happens to Trey and Andrea and their young family.

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Tony Panaccio is a Staff Writer at News & Experts.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/carnal-striving-spiritual.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/carnal-striving-spiritual.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:36:26 -0500 www.anthonyjerrod.com), was following Robert Front's direction that "Writing a poem is discovering." In Jerrod's collection of thought provoking and witty poems, the author strives to move the reader to discover a more profound understanding of Christ and one's responsibility to live His teachings while reconciling man's inherent carnal nature.

With each chapter, the poetry speaks to different aspects of the reader. The first chapter, Carnality and the Mind, contains poems that reflect the movement from one whose thoughts are separated from the Lord's teachings to one whose thoughts are secured in Christ's message.

As the mountains rumble and the oceans roar, I focus on planting and sowing in the fields,
So, I can harvest and exercise faith, the size of a thousand mustard seeds.
*from: Sowing Mustards

In the chapter entitled Carnality and the Tongue, the author takes on the power of words and how to move beyond the mundane ways of the person who struggles with carnality to the speech and views of a spiritual Christian.

The flatterer,
The outward exercise of spiritual bipolarism,
He exclaims that he loves, when he honestly despises,
He asserts that he supports, when he actually craves for your failure,
He proclaims that he hopes for the best, when he assuredly longs for your ruin,
He pronounces myriad pleasantries, when he really hungers to speak death in your life.

O, God of wisdom, help me to discern the shrewd delicacies of deceit,
The crafty toxicant of the flatterer.
*from: The Flatterer

Jerrod writes several chapters of poetry about the perception of people that we are different, yet in the eyes of Christ, we are all the same. He expounds on the view that people put themselves above the teachings of Christ, such as politicians believing that their views are more important than the word of God.

Shall the world's policies become more paramount than the Word of God?
Take not thy Holy Spirit away, though you may suffer the consequences of your behavior,
Cry out to the Lord with sincerity, "Don't give me over to a depraved mind."
Freedom in the Lord does not beget every desire of your heart.
*from: Don't Give Me Over

Jerrod takes on the complexities of relationships, whether it be parent to child, man to woman, or friend to friend. He interprets the relationships and the interaction each has with the Lord. He stresses the importance of closeness with Christ and his teachings in all of one's relationships.

You are our heritage from the Lord.
Like a golden prize found in a floating basket of papyrus reeds,
The Moses of our lives,
Yet, we must discipline and train you in the admonition of the Lord and spare not the rod,
So, the Pharaoh in your heart will not materialize and take over.
*from: Write Pass the Margins

The last chapter, Pure Romance and Intimacy celebrates the closeness of husband and wife as they worship the Lord. Jerrod examines the love and devotion between two people as well as the temptation of others.

Searing independently, until I smell
Flame is getting hotter
Fleshliness grows, wantonness who knows
I feel like summer is springing forth
Timeless face, curvaceous base
Reading minds, I am not supposed to be here
I am charred.
*from: Fiery Furnace

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Anthony Jerrod is a Christian author, poet and featured columnist for One Voice Magazine and the International Christian Network that reaches over 85 nations. His columns focus on encouraging and inspiring people from around the world to grow and mature spiritually. He is a native of Louisiana, and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Southern University and A&M College and Louisiana State University. He also attended Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University and Alabama A&M University. He lives in Louisiana with his wife Cherrino and his son, Austen.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/cathedral-in-the-pines-memorialises-wars-fallen.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/cathedral-in-the-pines-memorialises-wars-fallen.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:58:02 -0500
In the beginning the chapel was conceived as a personal endeavour by the Sloanes. They gave each of their four children their choice of a plot of land on the property to build their own homes.

It wasn't until 1944 when their son Sandy, an Army Air Force pilot, was shot down over Germany that the Sloanes decided to dedicate the chapel to those who had died in the nation's service. Later that was expanded to include all Americans who served their country.

Building the chapel in the sight of Grand Monadnock was an inspired choice for the Cathedral in the Pines. It is one of the most climbed mountains in the world and has been a touchstone for generations of Americans and non-Americans alike. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain, Henry David Thoreau and Willa Cather all claimed to derive their inspiration from Monadnock. Although the mountain can be seen from virtually everywhere in southern New Hampshire, the view from the Sloanes' property is considered the most spiritual.

Eventually the Cathedral in the Pines became more than a family enterprise. In keeping with the Sloanes' beliefs, it has always been open to all faiths. Christians, Jews, Muslims and Buddhists have been welcomed to the cathedral in the spirit of brotherhood. The thousands of visitors who arrive annually from May 1 to October 31 are immediately struck by the serenity and acceptance that pervades the cathedral.

Perhaps the most striking edifice is the cathedral's main altar. It has been built with stones from every state in the Union and from every American President since Harry Truman. Congress declared it the Altar of the Nation in 1957. It contains a stone from Plymouth, England and another from Plymouth, Massachusetts, the starting and finishing points of the Mayflower voyage. There are stones from the battlefields of Lexington and Concord, the Parthenon in Athens and the Coliseum in Rome. There are huge slabs from a quarry in Maryland that straddles the Mason-Dixon line. Soil from Mt. Zion in Israel was used to make the mortar that holds the stones in place. Most notable for the Sloanes, the mayor in the German town where Sandy Sloane was shot down donated one of the stones.

Also not to be overlooked is a 55 foot tower dedicated to American women who served their country as nurses in wartime and in other capacities. The bell tower was partially designed by Douglas Sloane III. It features plaques honouring pioneer women, women in the military, battlefield nurses, Clara Barton and women who served in the Salvation Army, YWCA and USO. It also honors a host of others from the Sisters of Charity, war correspondents and women wartime factory workers exemplified by the iconic Rosie the Riveter.

The centrepiece of the Cathedral in the Pines is the cathedral. An open air rustic memorial to peace and brotherhood, it attracts thousands of visitors eager to participate in the services. A memorable sunrise service cannot help but inspire those who have the privilege of attending.

Throughout the season, a variety of one off and annual events take place on a daily basis. These include more traditional events like the Annual Jewish Service and the Annual Wedding Vows Renewal Service. But they also include events like the Annual Mother's Day Blessing of the Bikers service for the motorcycle community.

The Cathedral in the Pines relies heavily not only on donations to continue funding its mission, but on volunteers as well. Everything from sweeping the grounds, to repairing damage done by sometimes severe New Hampshire winters, to bake sales held to raise money requires volunteers.

The Cathedral in the Pines is worth the trip to the tiny township of Rindge, New Hampshire. If you're heading that way for a 2010 ski holiday a visit is well worthwhile. It is a humble community that hosts a monumental endeavour celebrating peace and brotherhood.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/diwali-gifts.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/diwali-gifts.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:01:18 -0500 Diwali festival of lights. People light candles and diyas to mark the victory of good over the evils. Also known as Dipawali, this festival is also one of the biggest shopping festivals in our country. People exchange Diwali gifts as they are considered as a small gesture of giving Diwali wishes. Diwali celebrations are simply incomplete without the concept of exchanging gifts. Just like the sweets, delightful delicacies, firecrackers, candles, diyas, flowers, gifts too are an integral part of the entire celebrations of Diwali. Send Diwali Cards
Importance of Diwali Gifts :
The exchanging of the Diwali gift ideas custom has got a social significance. The concept of Diwali gift ideas actually conveys your good wishes to your near and dear ones.
In fact, it wouldn't be wrong to say that gifts clearly depict our innermost feelings and wishes in a very expressive way. Not only that, through Diwali gifts we can actually convey our heartfelt wishes, appreciation, love and blessings to our loved ones. Moreover, it is also believed that on a religious festival like Diwali, gifts wonderfully reflect our prayers for the prosperity, health and happiness of our loved ones.
Changing Patterns of the Diwali Gifts:
The tradition of exchanging gift ideas on the auspicious occasion of Diwali is not a new concept. This phenomenon has been there ever since the celebrations of this festival of lights began. However, the trends and ideas of Diwali gifts have changed. Initially, people used to gift homemade sweets, and other homemade decorative items, etc. But today more value is given to the price factor of the gift than the personalized aspect. Today, with the changing times, the concept of exchanging Diwali gifts is considered as a mandatory phenomenon of the society. Nowadays, the concept has become more materialistic unlike the past where feelings were given priority. Today, it is certain that the culture of Diwali gifts as well as the celebrations have reached new social heights.
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Diwali Gift Ideas :
Generally, Diwali gifts are defined as a token of our loves and innermost expressions. So, you must make sure that whatever gift item you select it must maintain the spirit of the entire mood of the Diwali celebrations. The Diwali gifts can also be described as a mode of reviving your personal and social relationships. This custom of Diwali gifts aptly depicts your respect, love, gratitude, and appreciation that you possess in your heart for the recipient. Some of the Diwali gifts ideas are listed below, just check them out -

1. Gift Baskets - Different types of gift baskets are some of the most popular and adorable gifts ideas for Diwali. Dry fruit baskets, chocolate gift baskets, etc. are some of the examples of the assorted gift baskets.
2. Sweets - For a religious occasion like Diwali, sweets are considered as the best and the most appropriate gift idea. Sweet packs that include a variety of traditional sweets will be the best Diwali gift option. Homemade sweets are the most lovable Diwali gift idea.
3. Jewelries - You will be pleased to know that exchanging of gold or silver jewelries are really considered as auspicious. If you wish you can gift pendants, rings, bracelets, cufflinks, chains, etc. Jewelry boxes are another appreciated Diwali gift idea.
4. Gadgets - An all time lovable gift idea is electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, mp3 players, DVD player, etc.
5. Showpieces - Artwork and other such type of showpieces are an attractive Diwali gift idea.
6. Kitchenware - Kitchen utensils, cutting boards, mixing bowls, crystal glass sets, crockery, etc. are some of the useful Diwali gifts.

Apart from the above mentioned gift ideas, Indian outfits, watches, greeting cards, candles or diyas, and many more such items are some wonderful Diwali gift ideas. So, make your appropriate selection and spread the message of happiness and the festive spirit through such unique and personalized gifts.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/a-true-servant-of-god.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/a-true-servant-of-god.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:53:40 -0500
Accordingly, to the one being a servant of God, He desires people in His universe who serve Him because of love for Him and for His fine qualities. As a servant we must love first God and, second, our neighbor. (Matt 22:37-39) We must love God's sovereignty; we must desire it and prefer it over any other. (Ps 84:10) We must be the kind of Christian that, even if it were possible for us to become independent, would choose His sovereignty because, we as true Christians know that His ruler ship is far wiser, more righteous and better than any other. (Isa 55:8-11; Jer 10:23; Rom 7:18)

As to being a servant of God, we serve Him not merely because of fear of His almightiness nor for selfish reasons, but out of love of His righteousness, justice and wisdom and because of having the knowledge of God's greatness and loving-kindness. (Ps 97:10; 119:104,128,163) God's servants exclaim with the apostle Paul: Oh, the depth of the riches both of wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?" Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?" For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (11:33-36)

As a true servant of God, one comes to know Him, and really knowing Him means to love Him and stick to His sovereignty. Concerning the true servant, the apostle John writes: :Everyone remaining in union with Him does not practice sin; no one that practices sin has either seen Him or come to know Him." And, "He that does not love has not come to know God, because God is love." (1 John 3:6; 4:8)

Just as the farmer sows his seed with love and care, the faithful servant of God spreads His Word with the seed of peace and love, not with wrangling, strife, tumult and the use of force. And the servants doing the sowing are servants of peace, not quarrelsome, belligerent or riotous. Therefore peaceful conditions must exist in Christians in order for their sowing to produce fruitage of righteousness. (Jas 3:18)

As a true servant of God, one must exercise self-control as Jesus did. He set the example for us to follow, for Jesus exercised self-control in all His works. The apostle Peter, when calling to the attention of house servants the need to be in subjection to their owners, wrote: For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps; who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth"; Who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously. (1 Peter 2:21-23)

In the "last days" lack of self-control was to be one of the characteristics marking those who would not be practicing Christianity as a true servant of God. (2 Tim 3:1-7) However, since Christians are to be imitators of God and of His Son (1 Cor 11-1; Eph 5:1) they should strive to cultivate self-control in all things. (1 Cor 9:25) The apostle Peter stated: "Supply to your faith virtue, to your virtue knowledge, to your knowledge self-control, to your self-control endurance, to your endurance Godly devotion, to your Godly devotion brotherly affection, to your brotherly affection love. For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 1:5-8)

Concerning the faithful servant of God, such ones are chosen by God to be joint heirs with His Son, to receive incorruption and immortality. In order to obtain the heavenly body, one must die, giving up the body of flesh, to receive the new body by a resurrection, just as a seed planted "dies" disintegrates, and is of an entirely different form and appearance from the plant that results. (Rom 6:3-5) (1 Cor 15:35-53)

It is evident throughout the Bible that the hope of a true servant of God has been to receive everlasting life at God's hands. This hope has encouraged God's servants to maintain faithful. The apostle John quotes Jesus as saying: "For God loved the world so much that He gave His only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in Him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

For the true servant of God to get life, the individual must keep his mind fixed "on the things above, not on the things upon the earth." (Col 3:1-2) To the servants of God to whom are the hearers, Jesus said: "He that hears my word and believes Him that sent me has everlasting life, and he does not come into judgment but has passed over from death to life." (John 5:24; 6:40) Also John says that a Christian knows he has passed from death to life, if he loves his brothers. ( 1 John 3:14)

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/can-you-unloose-jesus-shoes-a-pauls-primers-bible-study-thru-christian-podcasts-extra.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/religion/can-you-unloose-jesus-shoes-a-pauls-primers-bible-study-thru-christian-podcasts-extra.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:11:19 -0500
Let's begin with a brief review. You see, in ancient (but never old!) Christian truth, one never began discussions about a "worldview" without first addressing the issue of an appropriate "Heaven View." And, as a Ministry committed to "Awakening Believers in our Postmodern World with the Victorious Heaven and Worldview of Ancient (but never old!) Christian Truth," we follow this same pattern; we always focus attention on an appropriate Heaven View as the foundation for any and every aspect of our Christ centered worldview.

Hear the words of Origen (185-254 AD) as he addresses this subject: "If the passage about John the Baptist not being worthy to untie Jesus' shoes possesses a hidden meaning, we ought not to pass over it. I think that the incarnation, when the Son of God takes on flesh and bones, is one of the shoes, and the descent into hell is the other. It is said in Psalm 16: 'You will not leave my soul in hell.' And Peter, in his general epistle, mentions Jesus' descent into hell. Therefore, the one who can show the meaning of both sojourns in a worthy manner, is able to unloose Jesus' shoes."

So this is our goal, to show the meaning of both sojourns, and thus present the full story of the gospel, the full depth of the good news of Jesus Christ and the very real presence of His eternal Kingdom.

In this light, consider this simple truth regarding an appropriate Heaven View, a truth preached with great vigor in the early Church, but in today's Church, a truth that is rarely mentioned. It has to do with the work of Jesus Christ directly after the cross. You see, the work of Christ did not end with His shed blood, nor was the next step the resurrection; instead, there was much work to do in the heavenly realm between these two events. Work that had, and has even today, powerful implications for every aspect of your daily and eternal well being.

In a nutshell, this simple truth is this: Directly after the cross, Jesus Christ, the most heroic and mighty warrior of all the ages, implemented our present triumphant state, by, for all intents and purposes, ending the war in the heavenly realm with His triumphant victorious battle against Satan directly after the cross. For it was indeed Jesus Christ the Lamb of God, who in the Spirit as that Lion of the tribe of Juda, immediately after leaving the cross that Good Friday afternoon, descended triumphantly into Hell (unlike every man before Him). So we read in First Peter: "It was in the Spirit that He transferred over and preached to the imprisoned spirits." (1 Pet 3:19)

Then, upon His arrival into Hell, our Lord, warring righteously for the Kingdom, immediately took hold of the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and cast him bound and defeated into the bottomless pit. Then, after shutting and sealing him up, He broke down its gates. Through His preaching He then called forth the captive saints; as He had once called forth Lazarus from the grave--even by the sound of this mighty Shepherd's own voice calling out to His lost sheep--and then celebrated His victory over the devil, with these saints, that final Saturday Sabbath--right there in the depths of Hell, in what had been their prison cells, but was now "Paradise"--as His presence filled that place.

Jesus then provided undeniable proof of these events through the glorious demonstration of His power via the resurrection--wherein He literally rose from the grave through the bodily resurrection--and finally, the glorious Ascension, and the taking of captivity captive (the communion of the saints) to reign with Him forever in Heaven! (As foretold in the Old Testament: "Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them." [Ps 68:18] And as spoken of in the New Testament as already fulfilled: "Wherefore He saith, When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." [Eph 4:8])

Can you see what a glorious and triumphant warrior is this Jesus Christ! Look and see how this mighty warrior is described: "And I saw heaven open, and behold, a white horse, and He that sat upon him was faithful and true, and in righteousness did judge and make war. And His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns: and He had a name written, that no man knew but Himself. And He was clothed with a garment dipped in blood, and His name is called THE WORD OF GOD. And the warriors which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed with fine linen white and pure. And out of His mouth went out a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the heathen: and He shall rule them with a rod of iron: and He it is that treadeth the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of almighty God. And He hath upon His garment, and upon His thigh a name written, THE KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." (Rv 19:11-16)

So, in order to understand the depth of the gospel message, this beautiful love story that is Scripture, one is completely dependent upon a proper Heaven View. If we are ever to achieve a powerful and mature Christian worldview, it must have as its foundation this incredible and victorious Heaven View. Now, it is true that we never want to forget the simple basics for salvation, for the gospel of the Kingdom is really rather simple--we are all sinners, Jesus died on the cross for us, and if we confess this and believe He rose from the dead and is indeed God, we will be saved. But, once we grasp this message, we do want to move deeper into the faith in order to build a proper and appropriately powerful Christ centered worldview. It is here that only a proper Heaven View can provide the means.

So our counsel to every soul interested in the full depth of the gospel message is simple, continually grow in the knowledge of Christ; building first a proper Heaven View, and then, upon this rock, this solid foundation which proclaims the true heroic greatness of the living God incarnate Jesus Christ and His sojourn in both the Heavenly and earthly realms, build a proper worldview. This is the means to a deep and powerful faith. This is the worthy manner in which you too will be able to "unloose" Jesus' shoes.

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Every person must keep track of certain papers for themselves as well as family members such as social security numbers, birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates and even death certificates. These papers must be signed by the proper authorities or medical professional so that they are authentic. Papers such as a death certificate may need to be shown for insurance purposes or benefits so they need to be filled out by the proper person.

When a person passes away, the death certificate must be filled out as soon as possible or the doctor can be fined and/or penalized which may cause authorities to question the doctor ethically. This can cause the doctor serious problems with his or her practice. Typically there are only two people that can sign off on a death certificate. These people would be a medical examiner or a doctor.

The death certificate is very important to the surviving family members, especially the parent, spouse and/or children for various reasons ranging from financial matters to medical benefits. Most often it is used for social security benefits for the immediate surviving family members for the burial benefits to take effect. This would be for the parent, spouse or children. This can provide the cause of death for officials and may entitle the survivors to a one time benefit from social security.

If the deceased was insured with a life insurance policy, then the death certificate will be needed to receive the benefits. In most cases, life insurance policies will not be honored if the cause of death was suicide. The scenarios listed above are just some of the reasons that a death certificate may be needed. It is important to have original copies that are certified as many times a copy will not be considered legitimate. Most often the funeral home will take care of obtaining the certified death certified and they can help you with more copies if needed as well as getting the right information to the insurance carrier.

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Or you may be searching for these records for another reason. Regardless you're going to be in for a bit of a file finding nightmare. Most modern death records are computerized and easily found with a bit of poking. Older records may not have been entered into the system yet, and may be sitting on a shelf in a dusty closet.

Shifting through either state death records or government death records is also time consuming. Plus you will find the occasional clerical error that's associated with dealing with large amounts of paperwork. Don't get frustrated though, just keep going. If you have to call someone in the government for help make sure you have your names straight, they are fickle when it comes to names.

You might also want to set up a campsite near the phone because they like to take their time to. After you've waded through the holding sessions, and dealt with some rude people, you may at last find the record you are looking for. Death records can be hard to find depending on their age and location. If you have to get one from another country it can be even harder to get a hold of.

The whole purpose of a death record is so the government can see that you have died. Kind of annoying having to provide proof that you are dead, not to mention provide a birth certificate to prove that you were born. Unfortunately that's how it is, nothing to do but deal with it. Keeping track of all these death records can be a monumental task, and the fact that our system works as good as it does is nothing short of a miracle. In fact if it weren't for people that treated the filing process like a religion we wouldn't be able to find anything at all.

In closing state death records and government death records are a bit of a hassle to search through. Regardless of your reason for looking you will find them, eventually. It just may take some poking, prodding, and sifting through file rooms. You will have an easier time with modern records as they are computerized, older files may still be on paper, good luck.

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