http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com The Bible is a tapestry of God-inspired stories, parables and thoughts that can be taken literally. To those who do not have the Holy Spirit living inside them, though, this can be confusing. If we do have the Holy Spirit, He will lead us into th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_566931_51.html 30th June 2008 What is wisdom? James said in chapter one, verse five (NIV) , “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” What exactly is wisdom? Most people in the Christia... http://www.articlealley.com/article_561008_51.html 23rd June 2008 Why haven't you read through the Bible? When I am asked this question, I make a joke that I have tried, but I always get stuck in the wilderness. I finish Genesis and Exodus, but I become bored when Moses listed all the sacrifices. I have read thr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_556491_51.html 17th June 2008 Are we only forgiven from our sins until we sin again? Most people believe this to be true. They believe that God only forgives us of the sins we have confessed and that until we confess them, we are not forgiven. They cite 1 John 1:9 as their text, w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_551803_51.html 05th June 2008 Aren't we just engrafted onto the Jews? Aren't we to keep their traditions and customs? I came across this question recently from a friend, and I was shocked that anyone would think this way. I can understand where this misconception came from wi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_547040_51.html 25th May 2008 When should you confront? Most Believers, who are living the Christian life, are taught that they are to be meek and mild all the time like Ned Flanders on the Simpsons. Let's say you are that way with your daughter. You find drugs under her bed. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_542434_51.html 20th May 2008 Why is showing love toward others so important for Christians? If we want to follow Jesus’ example, then we must show love for each other. However most Christians believe that we have to conjure up love for others on our own. No, God does... http://www.articlealley.com/article_536717_51.html 14th May 2008 If everything is according to God’s plan, does that mean that everything that occurs is a part of His plan? Including sickness? Natural disasters? War? In Romans, the writer of chapter eight, verse twenty-eight tells us all things work for the g... http://www.articlealley.com/article_531928_51.html 08th May 2008 How can I know if a dream is a warning from God? At nine-years-old, I dreamed my great grandmother died. Within weeks, she did. Some time later, I dreamed a former classmate, who bullied me, came to church camp over the summer. She had moved ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_526881_51.html 01st May 2008 Should Believers in Jesus Christ explain to atheists some truths of the Bible that the atheists seem to overlook? Or should Believers let it go? God loves atheists as much as He loves you and me. When we are truly doing God’s will, we need to ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_522343_51.html 25th April 2008 How do I know which of God’s promises are for me? All of them. Let me explain why: sin entered the world through Adam and Eve’s disobedience at the beginning of time (Genesis 3). From that time forth, everyone born into this world is a sinner. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_516998_51.html 13th April 2008 How do I increase my faith? We already have the measure of faith. According to the writer of Romans 12:3, when we are Born-again, each of us is given the measure of faith. Some people say, “I can never have the faith that Jesus had or that Bi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_512260_51.html 07th April 2008 How do I turn my worries and cares over to God? For years, God would speak the same message to me: "Cast your cares upon Me." My lack of trust in God surfaced as the real underlying issue. I didn't know if He would come through for me, if He w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_507023_51.html 03rd April 2008 Why do Christians say, "God is good"? Because He is. Why do people believe God is a bad God? Due to famines, wars, shootings and violence that take place every day in this world, many assume that God must be bad. They think He is allowing these... http://www.articlealley.com/article_500757_51.html 30th March 2008 Should Christians strive for the American Dream? The real question is does God want us to prosper? The answer is yes. Seventeen-year-old Joseph's brothers despised him. They sold him into slavery. Potipher, the captain of the Pharaoh’s army, boug... http://www.articlealley.com/article_495713_51.html 26th March 2008 Should I answer God’s call on my life without my spouse's support? This question reminds me of a preacher who used to be a prominent figure on television until he went astray. He expected his wife to help him fulfill his destiny. God advised th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489965_51.html 12th March 2008 What is fasting? Is it necessary for every Believer to fast and pray? I once had a temporary job at a collection agency. When I started, I met a girl who claimed to be a Christian. She fasted every Friday and topped my list as the most grouchy per... http://www.articlealley.com/article_483804_51.html 29th February 2008 What is water baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Neither water baptism nor the sprinkling of babies at dedications can save us. Salvation comes first, then water baptism. It is not the other way around. Water baptism does not save us. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_479206_51.html 22nd February 2008 Why should we study the Old Testament? The Old Testament is a picture of what life was like before Jesus died. It chronicles a line of men and women, just like us, who did extraordinary things. They had fears. They messed up and yet they still d... http://www.articlealley.com/article_474397_51.html 13th February 2008 Is it a sin to drink alcohol? There is a controversy on this subject. Some denominations have outlawed drinking altogether. Others use it in their communion rituals. Most believe, though, that Christians should not drink. The writer of Ephesians ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_469823_51.html 06th February 2008 How can we overcome sin in our lives? Everyone, at one time, has struggled with sin. A few years ago, I struggled with two issues. They weren’t necessarily wrong for everyone, but I knew they were wrong for me. One involved watching certain ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_464641_51.html 31st January 2008 Is there a way to lose our salvation? No. However I don't believe it is enough to give an answer without showing Biblically why I believe this. How did we become Born-again? We believed with our hearts and confessed with our mouths that Jesus ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_461084_51.html 24th January 2008 How can you know what your spiritual gift is? Did you know that God has a plan for your life? A glorious plan that only you can fulfill? Did you know that you were created specifically for that purpose? That you have the exact characteristics, per... http://www.articlealley.com/article_456905_51.html 22nd January 2008 Do you struggle with bad habits? We all do. For the longest time, I struggled with two very bothersome habits. I wanted to break them. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't do it. I tried stopping cold turkey. I tried weaning off. I tried ple... http://www.articlealley.com/article_252270_51.html 18th January 2008 How do you develop a closer relationship with God? This question is one most Believers today are asking. In this email, rush-around, hurry-I'm-late world, you have enough trouble keeping up with your friends. Nevertheless the God of t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_214334_51.html 18th September 2007 Question: How do I overcome my sexual feelings? Many times on television and in the movies, we are bombarded by sexual images of people talking about sex, having sex or looking at pornography. Television and movies even portray minors, people who are... http://www.articlealley.com/article_208950_51.html 29th August 2007 Does a weak mind attack others’ faults? Yes. Our minds are the battlefield. They are the places where our battles are won or lost. If we can take control of them, we will take control of our lives. Our minds are the key to victory. They are the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_206382_51.html 24th August 2007 Question: I’m having trouble being consistent in valuing God’s Word. Suggestions? First of all, why is it important for us to value God’s Word? To put it first place in our lives? God’s Word, although comprised of different authors, is all... http://www.articlealley.com/article_202912_51.html 17th August 2007 What is thought of when we say the word Grace? Maybe the song “Amazing Grace." Perhaps we think that grace was only sufficient enough to get us saved. But grace is more than a song. It's more than an agent by which we are saved. Although it de... http://www.articlealley.com/article_200096_51.html 10th August 2007 Why is there fear of punishment in religion? We are told if we don't follow all the commandments, if we don't read the Bible x amount of minutes and pray x number of hours, God will be displeased with us. He will send down lightning to strike us. H... http://www.articlealley.com/article_196980_51.html 03rd August 2007 Why do some people call money the god of evil? Money, like anything else in this world, can be used for good or evil purposes. Some religions teach that poverty is a sign of holiness, but this teaching is not Biblically sound. Some of God's people,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_193777_51.html 26th July 2007 Should we be tolerant of people of other faiths? In our society, it is political incorrect to say no. Our churches go out of their way not offend anyone of another religion. I believe in being respectful of others beliefs, but I do not believe in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_190919_51.html 24th July 2007 Many movies, such as Carrie and the Exorcist, talk about people being demon possessed. Even the Gospels of the Bible refer to people being possessed by demons. Can people actually be possessed by a demon? Can a believer be possessed by a demon?... http://www.articlealley.com/article_186564_51.html 17th July 2007 Why does Jesus need our prayers? I read this recently on Yahoo! Questions. Jesus doesn't need our prayers. However He has to follow the principles that God has set forth. He cannot do anything for us unless we pray. In other words, if we don't pr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_184665_51.html 11th July 2007 What Do You Do? Annagail Lynes If the Bible doesn't say that something is wrong, does it mean it's okay? Even if it is bad? Not every problem you have is specifically named in the Bible. A friend asks you to go to a party where you know th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_181608_51.html 01st July 2007