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Jews - The Chosen people
This is an article about the Jews. The Jews are a people who have retained their cultural, national and religious identity over persecution and dispersion. This article addresses their origins and their history.
jews • diaspora • israel • hebrew • persecution
This is an article about the Jews. The Jews are a people who have retained their cultural, national and religious identity over persecution and dispersion. This article addresses their origins and their history.
jews • diaspora • israel • hebrew • persecution
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Thirteen
Luther refutes the Jewish claim of being God's people by noting they no longer have their country, city, or temple. However, Luther fails to note Paul's words in Romans about the status of the Jewish people in salvation history.
chosen nation • chosen people • scattered • exiled
Luther refutes the Jewish claim of being God's people by noting they no longer have their country, city, or temple. However, Luther fails to note Paul's words in Romans about the status of the Jewish people in salvation history.
chosen nation • chosen people • scattered • exiled
That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 2, Treatment of Jews
Luther in this installment relates the treatment of the Jews by the Church and the honored status God gave the Jews in history.
luther • jews • prophets • law • scriptures
Luther in this installment relates the treatment of the Jews by the Church and the honored status God gave the Jews in history.
luther • jews • prophets • law • scriptures
The Chosen People
The Chosen People are not a physical nation or race, but people who have been granted a special desire to unite in common love for one another beyond all boundaries.
chosen people • the chosen people • people of israel • israel • kabbalah
The Chosen People are not a physical nation or race, but people who have been granted a special desire to unite in common love for one another beyond all boundaries.
chosen people • the chosen people • people of israel • israel • kabbalah
Building a Successful Project Team
Choosing the most capable people for a project team is vital to the success of a project.
project team • creating a project team • project team organization • project teams • choosing people for a team
Choosing the most capable people for a project team is vital to the success of a project.
project team • creating a project team • project team organization • project teams • choosing people for a team
Japanese Racial and Gender Beliefs in WWII
Japan's cultural beliefs concerning race and gender severely affected the way in which they not only waged war, but in the way they treated their opponents.
japanese • racial • gender • wwii • japan
Japan's cultural beliefs concerning race and gender severely affected the way in which they not only waged war, but in the way they treated their opponents.
japanese • racial • gender • wwii • japan
Developing a Fun Social Life
To have the most enjoyable social time, make sure to consider your mood, your group, and the planned activity.
making choices about social time • choosing social activities • choosing the people you go with • choosing the people you socialize with • considering the social activity
To have the most enjoyable social time, make sure to consider your mood, your group, and the planned activity.
making choices about social time • choosing social activities • choosing the people you go with • choosing the people you socialize with • considering the social activity
The Gentiles in the Psalms
A look at the Gentiles and their salvation as found in the Psalms, just one of many themes, or doctrines, contained in the book of Psalms.
psalms • gentiles • nations • israel • good
A look at the Gentiles and their salvation as found in the Psalms, just one of many themes, or doctrines, contained in the book of Psalms.
psalms • gentiles • nations • israel • good
American Unilateralism
President George W. Bush brings a belief in American exceptionalism as he goes to Europe.
george bush • american exceptionalism • manifest destiny
President George W. Bush brings a belief in American exceptionalism as he goes to Europe.
george bush • american exceptionalism • manifest destiny
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Commentary on Parts 6-11
This is the end of week commentary on parts 6 through 11 as they've been posted in this past week. Luther continues with the discussion on circumcision, the fact Gentile believers were no required to submit to circumcision in the Old Testament, and Luther's warning to Christians that the same abuses can also occur with baptism.
circumcision • moses • jeremiah • gentiles • baptism
This is the end of week commentary on parts 6 through 11 as they've been posted in this past week. Luther continues with the discussion on circumcision, the fact Gentile believers were no required to submit to circumcision in the Old Testament, and Luther's warning to Christians that the same abuses can also occur with baptism.
circumcision • moses • jeremiah • gentiles • baptism
God Set Each of us Apart as His Holy People
Lutheran theology is inclusive. It recognizes that God created each person. It also recognizes that Christ's payment for sins was for all people for all time. Join me in my sermon on Jeremiah stressing that fact.
jeremiah • creation • salvation • worth
Lutheran theology is inclusive. It recognizes that God created each person. It also recognizes that Christ's payment for sins was for all people for all time. Join me in my sermon on Jeremiah stressing that fact.
jeremiah • creation • salvation • worth
Follow Her Lead
Heidi Pesterfield's new book chronicles the ins and outs of traditional lead climbing.
climbing • climbing books • lead climbing • traditional climbing
Heidi Pesterfield's new book chronicles the ins and outs of traditional lead climbing.
climbing • climbing books • lead climbing • traditional climbing
Jacob and Esau: The Sale of Birthright
The story of Jacob tricking Esau out of his birthright presents a problem of understanding for Christians, namely how is it that God worked through so dishonest an act.
bible • bible study • old testament • jacob and esau • israel
The story of Jacob tricking Esau out of his birthright presents a problem of understanding for Christians, namely how is it that God worked through so dishonest an act.
bible • bible study • old testament • jacob and esau • israel
Masochistic Personality
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Putting Your Team Together: The Thesis Committee
After choosing a thesis supervisor, grad students need to fill in the team with committee members.
thesis committee members • committee members guiding research piloting statis • moral support research writing • making changes committee once set up • committee members supervisor advice
After choosing a thesis supervisor, grad students need to fill in the team with committee members.
thesis committee members • committee members guiding research piloting statis • moral support research writing • making changes committee once set up • committee members supervisor advice
The Advantages of Cultural Diversity in Business
Hiring a workforce that is culturally diverse can only be beneficial to your business because it provides a point of view from sources that are totally unique.
cultural diversity • culturally diverse workforces • diversity in the workplace • hiring workers from different cultures • hiring employees of different cultural backgrounds
Hiring a workforce that is culturally diverse can only be beneficial to your business because it provides a point of view from sources that are totally unique.
cultural diversity • culturally diverse workforces • diversity in the workplace • hiring workers from different cultures • hiring employees of different cultural backgrounds
Advent Devotion Week 1 Day 1
The first in a series of daily Advent devotions offers a short program of scripture reading, reflection on scripture, questions, and closing prayer.
advent devotion • advent devotion week 1 • devotion jeremiah 33 • advent scripture reading • strength in god devotion
The first in a series of daily Advent devotions offers a short program of scripture reading, reflection on scripture, questions, and closing prayer.
advent devotion • advent devotion week 1 • devotion jeremiah 33 • advent scripture reading • strength in god devotion
Applying to MFA Programs
Applying to graduate programs in writing can be stressful, but keeping materials organized will ensure that well-prepared applications are submitted by the deadline.
applying to mfa programs • creative writing applications • applying to creative writing programs • mfa applications • graduate school in creative writing
Applying to graduate programs in writing can be stressful, but keeping materials organized will ensure that well-prepared applications are submitted by the deadline.
applying to mfa programs • creative writing applications • applying to creative writing programs • mfa applications • graduate school in creative writing
Constitutional Oversight
As we hasten toward another election, the reality of the last one lingers like a dark cloud, as evidenced by a new presence. Those memories should strengthen our resolve to vote and to make every single one of them count.
supreme court • americans • election
As we hasten toward another election, the reality of the last one lingers like a dark cloud, as evidenced by a new presence. Those memories should strengthen our resolve to vote and to make every single one of them count.
supreme court • americans • election
Digital Art on Acid
Come experience the alternative side of digital art. It's what Picasso or Dalí would have done with a web site.
digital • art • experimental • web • design
Come experience the alternative side of digital art. It's what Picasso or Dalí would have done with a web site.
digital • art • experimental • web • design
History of the Jewish People
Historically the Jewish people are the descendants of Jacob, also called Israel, a grandson of Abraham. They have a long saga of unparalleled tenacity and survival.
jews • jewish people • jewish identity • nationless people • nationless jews
Historically the Jewish people are the descendants of Jacob, also called Israel, a grandson of Abraham. They have a long saga of unparalleled tenacity and survival.
jews • jewish people • jewish identity • nationless people • nationless jews
Religious Anti-Semitism
This article discusses the role of the Church in propogating anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, particulary in Germany.
religious anti-semitism • anti-semitism in the church • conversion of the jews • early-anti-semitism • christian hostility toward jews
This article discusses the role of the Church in propogating anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, particulary in Germany.
religious anti-semitism • anti-semitism in the church • conversion of the jews • early-anti-semitism • christian hostility toward jews
Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 3
Well, the tribes are no longer split according to racial lines! There are de-segregated tribes now. So, what else happened? Here's the recap!
survivor cook islands • survivor • reality tv • cao boi • raro
Well, the tribes are no longer split according to racial lines! There are de-segregated tribes now. So, what else happened? Here's the recap!
survivor cook islands • survivor • reality tv • cao boi • raro
Team Building Strategies for Teens
Find out how to encourage cooperation and team building among your kids.
team buildng and kids • team building ideas • team building activities • cooperative activities • class meetings
Find out how to encourage cooperation and team building among your kids.
team buildng and kids • team building ideas • team building activities • cooperative activities • class meetings
The March of the Flag Speech 1898
Urging Americans to follow a divinely inspired march beyond our borders, Albert Beveridge connects with his use of scriptural phraseology, tapping into popular views.
march of the flag speech • albert beveridge and imperialism • religion in political speech • biblical language • church and state in 19th century america
Urging Americans to follow a divinely inspired march beyond our borders, Albert Beveridge connects with his use of scriptural phraseology, tapping into popular views.
march of the flag speech • albert beveridge and imperialism • religion in political speech • biblical language • church and state in 19th century america
Valentine Ideas for CCD Class
February 14 is an opportunity to teach Jesus' message of love. Here are some Valentine ideas for CCD class.
valentine ideas • valentine crafts • valentine’s day lessons • lessons in love • heart wreath
February 14 is an opportunity to teach Jesus' message of love. Here are some Valentine ideas for CCD class.
valentine ideas • valentine crafts • valentine’s day lessons • lessons in love • heart wreath
Creating An Online Game Part Four- Governance
Conclusion to series, this article briefly describes different online game governance structures.
game • games • white wolf • vampire • werewolf
Conclusion to series, this article briefly describes different online game governance structures.
game • games • white wolf • vampire • werewolf
Family and Community in Colonial America
New England "godly communities" were rooted in theological and Old Testament beliefs that clearly defined the roles and responsibilities of community members.
family and community in colonial america • family and community in puritan societies • new england community structures • protestant theology impacts colonial views on fami • calvinism and the new england family
New England "godly communities" were rooted in theological and Old Testament beliefs that clearly defined the roles and responsibilities of community members.
family and community in colonial america • family and community in puritan societies • new england community structures • protestant theology impacts colonial views on fami • calvinism and the new england family
How to Avoid a Carjacking
Protect yourself by learning the methods, scams, tricks and places commonly used by carjackers. Knowing what to do in advance can save your car and maybe even your life.
how to avoid carjacking • carjacking tactics • what kind of cars are stolen • safety driving tips • how many carjackings a year
Protect yourself by learning the methods, scams, tricks and places commonly used by carjackers. Knowing what to do in advance can save your car and maybe even your life.
how to avoid carjacking • carjacking tactics • what kind of cars are stolen • safety driving tips • how many carjackings a year
Joy to the World Christmas Carol
Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel's "Messiah" by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.
joy to the world • joy to the world christmas carol • nativity carol and hymn of joy • isaac watts joy to the world • lowell mason
Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel's "Messiah" by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.
joy to the world • joy to the world christmas carol • nativity carol and hymn of joy • isaac watts joy to the world • lowell mason
Letter to Bernhard, a Converted Jew (1523)
This letter, written by Luther to a Jewish convert named Bernhard Gipher, was sent along with Luther's tract, "That Jesus Christ was born a Jew." I include it here to demonstrate that Luther did have a "softer side" and not all his writings were strident.
bernhard gipher • christology • friendship • faith
This letter, written by Luther to a Jewish convert named Bernhard Gipher, was sent along with Luther's tract, "That Jesus Christ was born a Jew." I include it here to demonstrate that Luther did have a "softer side" and not all his writings were strident.
bernhard gipher • christology • friendship • faith
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Commentary on Parts 18-23
This article summarizes Luther's tract sections 18 through 23. In these sections Luther focuses on the historic Kingdom and Dynasty of David and how God's promises, Messianic in nature, point to Jesus of Nazareth as the true promised Messiah.
david • joash • athaliah • temple • solomon
This article summarizes Luther's tract sections 18 through 23. In these sections Luther focuses on the historic Kingdom and Dynasty of David and how God's promises, Messianic in nature, point to Jesus of Nazareth as the true promised Messiah.
david • joash • athaliah • temple • solomon
Motivating Small Business Staff
To attract and retain employees, it is vital that the small business owner treats them as the owner likes to be treated: with integrity, trust, and credit where it's due.
small business • starting small business • small business entrepreneur • small business owners • employee motivation
To attract and retain employees, it is vital that the small business owner treats them as the owner likes to be treated: with integrity, trust, and credit where it's due.
small business • starting small business • small business entrepreneur • small business owners • employee motivation
Positions Defined in Biden-Palin Debate
The Biden-Palin debate clarified differing positions as the two faced off on the war in Iraq, the financial crises, energy issues and other policy differences.
biden palin debate • biden on issues • palin on issues • vice presidential candidates debate • biden on iraq war
The Biden-Palin debate clarified differing positions as the two faced off on the war in Iraq, the financial crises, energy issues and other policy differences.
biden palin debate • biden on issues • palin on issues • vice presidential candidates debate • biden on iraq war
Shopping in the Old World: Israel and the Middle East
Reginald takes you shopping to the oldest civilations in the world. Find many treasures in Israel and the Middle East.
online shopping • internet shopping • israel • middle east
Reginald takes you shopping to the oldest civilations in the world. Find many treasures in Israel and the Middle East.
online shopping • internet shopping • israel • middle east
Waiting for the Apocalypse
There are startling parallels between religious belief in an Apocalypse and radical environmentalism. Both predict imminent disaster and allow believers to abdicate from a responsible role in society.
religion • conservative • radical • environment • environmentalism
There are startling parallels between religious belief in an Apocalypse and radical environmentalism. Both predict imminent disaster and allow believers to abdicate from a responsible role in society.
religion • conservative • radical • environment • environmentalism
Want to Transfer?
A discussion of motives for transfering and tips on how to do it right.
college • university • school • higher • education
A discussion of motives for transfering and tips on how to do it right.
college • university • school • higher • education
Achan and the Accursed Thing
The story of Achan is full of lessons for modern day Christians. God desires sanctification among His people.
achan • sin in the camp • sanctification • blessings conditional • romans 12:2
The story of Achan is full of lessons for modern day Christians. God desires sanctification among His people.
achan • sin in the camp • sanctification • blessings conditional • romans 12:2
Fasting and Abstinence
The liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church notes days of fasting and abstinence. What does that mean? Who has to fast and abstain and how do they do it?
fasting • abstinence • fasting and abstinence • who is required to fast • what is fasting
The liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church notes days of fasting and abstinence. What does that mean? Who has to fast and abstain and how do they do it?
fasting • abstinence • fasting and abstinence • who is required to fast • what is fasting
Praying With the Angel Gabriel
The Archangel Gabriel, a source of mercy and vulnerability in the Christian tradition, becomes a tool for prayer in the following devotion.
praying with angel gabriel • who is the angel gabriel • angel gabriel in scripture • angel gabriel devotion • what does the angel gabriel do
The Archangel Gabriel, a source of mercy and vulnerability in the Christian tradition, becomes a tool for prayer in the following devotion.
praying with angel gabriel • who is the angel gabriel • angel gabriel in scripture • angel gabriel devotion • what does the angel gabriel do
The Secret Millionaire (Channel 4)
The new series of Channel 4's reality television show where self-obsessed, wealthy business types transform into caring, sharing do-gooders for impoverished communities.
the secret millionaire channel 4 • the secret millionaire series 4 channel 4 • the secret millionaire 2009 • the secret millionaire kevin morley • the secret millionaire episode one
The new series of Channel 4's reality television show where self-obsessed, wealthy business types transform into caring, sharing do-gooders for impoverished communities.
the secret millionaire channel 4 • the secret millionaire series 4 channel 4 • the secret millionaire 2009 • the secret millionaire kevin morley • the secret millionaire episode one
Thomas Münzer
Following the posting of Martin Luther's 95 Thesis, a Protestant Reformer named Thomas Münzer, rallied peasants to revolt against local government.
anabaptists • munzer • martin luther • thomas münzer • german peasant’s revolt
Following the posting of Martin Luther's 95 Thesis, a Protestant Reformer named Thomas Münzer, rallied peasants to revolt against local government.
anabaptists • munzer • martin luther • thomas münzer • german peasant’s revolt
Venice Beach Provides Las Angeles Change of Pace
Venice Beach is a one-of-a-kind Southern California experience. Colorful and quirky, this oceanside strip offers as much fun as any amusement park.
ocean park walk • abbott kinney • harry perry • muscle beach international classic • sand sculpture
Venice Beach is a one-of-a-kind Southern California experience. Colorful and quirky, this oceanside strip offers as much fun as any amusement park.
ocean park walk • abbott kinney • harry perry • muscle beach international classic • sand sculpture
A Time to Build and Grow I
A lesson on how we are effected by our imaginations.
g_d • three weeks • hope • depression • evil incliniation
A lesson on how we are effected by our imaginations.
g_d • three weeks • hope • depression • evil incliniation
Americans: media brainwashed, or victims of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Is the media complicit in fostering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on the American people?
media issues • media • propaganda • post traumatic stress disorder • ptsd
Is the media complicit in fostering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on the American people?
media issues • media • propaganda • post traumatic stress disorder • ptsd
An Offer I Couldn't Refuse
After having been honored with being named a godfather recently, I share my investigations into the concept of godparents. I ponder my role as I share the traditions and roles of the godparents in a child's life.
godfather • godfather • godparent • godmother • nichel
After having been honored with being named a godfather recently, I share my investigations into the concept of godparents. I ponder my role as I share the traditions and roles of the godparents in a child's life.
godfather • godfather • godparent • godmother • nichel
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) Part II
There is far more to bipolar disorder than meets the eye, the second of two parts.
depression • manic depression • bipolar • unipolar • symptoms
There is far more to bipolar disorder than meets the eye, the second of two parts.
depression • manic depression • bipolar • unipolar • symptoms
Finding Balance in Life
What is the one thing that would improve health, open new doors, allow new relationships to build and give peace of mind?
balance • stress • strategies • silence • diet
What is the one thing that would improve health, open new doors, allow new relationships to build and give peace of mind?
balance • stress • strategies • silence • diet
Jesus and the Old Testament
Christopher J.H. Wright provides a comprehensive, if sometimes meandering and difficult, look at Jesus through an Old Testament perspective.
christopher wright • knowing jesus through the old testament • prophecy • hebrew • moses
Christopher J.H. Wright provides a comprehensive, if sometimes meandering and difficult, look at Jesus through an Old Testament perspective.
christopher wright • knowing jesus through the old testament • prophecy • hebrew • moses
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Commentary on Parts 1-5
This is the first commentary on Luther's tract. Each Saturday while this series runs I will review Luther's words which were posted for that week. May we study this tract and recognize evil and hatred and, with the help of God and his power of forgiveness, learn to curb our hatred and that God fills us with His love which is limitless and sees all people as sinners loved by their Savior.
tract • jews • circumcision • nations practicing circumcision
This is the first commentary on Luther's tract. Each Saturday while this series runs I will review Luther's words which were posted for that week. May we study this tract and recognize evil and hatred and, with the help of God and his power of forgiveness, learn to curb our hatred and that God fills us with His love which is limitless and sees all people as sinners loved by their Savior.
tract • jews • circumcision • nations practicing circumcision