Children of Semar: Emerge out of the cocoon of closed-mindedness, Be receptive to truths, even if they hurt. Reform your character before demanding the reformation of others, For the perfection of the world begins with thyself. Beliefs and blind ...

Be silent when others cowardly speak; Speak when others are cowardly silent. Refrain when others foolishly give, Give when others foolishly refrain. Wise men see divinity in every face when, Fools see demons in every one. Wise men respond to atta...

For most Christians, the scene of the Holy Nativity is one of the most recognizable symbols during the Christmas season. Regardless of the variations, the concept rem...

Answer quickly: What’s the difference between Christianity and every other religion? Can you do it in 30 seconds or less? Well, I’d like for you to be able to do this. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t good news. Th...

Are you one of those people who secretly wish you believed in God? Or are you one of those people who believe in God in an abstract way rather than a personal way? Are you actually doing everything you can to never have an experience of God, while denying...

How should one approach the idea of religion? As you continue on your journey to success and happiness, consider the importance of your union with God. God is the great architect of the Universe and you are simply part of his plain. Success, wealth,...

They tell you that in order for you to receive things in abundance that you must take responsibility for everything in your past. Does this mean I should take the responsibility for my parents divorce when I was 10 years old? Situations like this have alw...

There is a school of thought out there that the bible is a document to be interpreted. At Desert Springs Community Church, we believe it is the infallible word of God and should be studied as such. This approach, commonly known as expository preachin...

At Desert Springs Community Church, we believe in the study of the word of god, and know that for many the passion for studying at our church goes beyond just the traditional Sunday service. The ability to break down the bible verse by verse and chap...

Chuck Swindoll, in his defining work, The Grace Awakening, believes he is wielding "the torch of freedom" as formerly held by protestant Reformers such as Martin Luther. In this Swindoll leads his readers to think that by following him and his Grace Awake...

Question: Someone suggested God loves those who worship Him more. Is this really true? Aren't we all equal in God's eyes? Answer: There are only two types of people with God. The saved and the unsaved. God loves us all the same, yes. When we wer...

False teaching has always been in the Christian church. In the first century church the doctrine of Jezebel (Rev. 2) crept into the minds of unwary believers. And in contemporary Christian circles spurious doctrine assumes the form of a cadaverous crossbr...

Was it a day like today? Did the dawn chase away midnight dreams? From mountain peaks to valley floors, surely all creation joined nature's chorus as the Almighty's symphony sprang to life. This voiceless choir sang utopian melodies of heavenly ecstasy wh...

Dreams in colour are rarer in comparison to others. The question of colour in dreams has been proved of absorbing interest; and there has been much research into the subject. We often claim to have dreamed in colour but when we are questioned we fail to c...

The Pharisees were against paying taxes to Caesar. In Rome, Caesar was considered a deity or divine god to the Romans. If the Pharisees will pay taxes to Caesar, then it is like they are accepting or paying homage to a god – an unwanted god! On the othe...