Summertime in the hot southwest and the living is easy. At least until you're pelted by a bunch of water balloons thrown by rambunctious twelve-year-olds with far greater stores of energy than you. At least until you're taking orders from a son straight out of Full Latex Jacket. A story of one man's hot afternoon spent under cool fire. War, he learns, is indeed wet.

It is hot outside, the sun is shining, and your pool is a comfortably warm. You know your child will bring some friends over, and you wonder what they will want to play. Obviously, they will want to play in the pool, but what kind of games could they play? You know that somewhere you have some water balloons, and you look at the balloon, water, and consider the possibilities. Are you game?

It's that thing again, the D word - D as in divorce. Utah is not immune to this country wide epidemic of easy out marriages. It seems that Utah is actually on the rise for divorce statistics. This is mostly due to the pressure to get married at a young age and producing children too quickly. People in this state get married before they have an adequate chance to get acquainted. This causes the numbers of divorce and separation to rise.

Who should the Christian turn to for Christian advice when he or she has a need? Should they run to the pastor first thing? Or what about their best friend at church? There are many sources for Christian advice available today, but Christians need to use discernment when seeking advice for their lives. Read more about the many options for seeking Godly advice.

To me, Dallas, Texas is like a woman, and as such I feel like I can talk to her about just abut anything. Case in point: this is nothing personal Dallas, but I came to Texas in search of love, companionship or at least a cup of coffee and a little conversation. I just haven't found what I'm looking for yet. I know there are women Dallas, but where the heck in Texas are they hiding?

Is Eucharistic adoration akin to worshiping an idol? Depending on which side of the isle you sit, it may almost appear that way! Of course, there is a world of difference between the idol worship forbidden in the Old and New Testament, and the kind of adoration that many believers lavish on the relics and other items of the faith, or is there? Read on to find out more.

Living in the 21st Century, an age in which large numbers of people practice a religion other than Christianity, the long-ago condemnation of the rebatizers seems foolish and unwarranted. In fact the appearance of the Anabaptists during the 16th Century underscored the failure of the Christian church to quell an attitude that pressed for the re-education of some Christians.

When a reader of the Bible reaches Chapter 2, verse 10 of the Revelation of John, then that Bible reader will see these words: "Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life". True believers interpret those words as an affirmation of the need for reliance on the word of God. They stand ready to heed God's call and to act as God has directed.

There is no topic more divisive in today's society than that of abortion clinics, abortion in general, and the law that made it all possible, "Roe v. Wade". The "War on Terror" might be controversial, and quite possibly gay marriage issues will get some tempers flaring, but to watch out and out hostilities, you will need to look no further than the topic of abortion.

Christian mysticism and tradition are rich with rites that are only rarely practiced nowadays. When you find one of those rare church buildings where you suddenly find yourself face to find with a fascinating ritual, it is always a wonderful idea to linger and try to learn all you can about the practice, its origins, and also its rich history. Quite possibly the most fascinating rite is that of the perpetual adoration.

Is Eucharistic adoration akin to worshiping an idol? Depending on which side of the isle you sit, it may almost appear that way! Of course, there is a world of difference between the idol worship forbidden in the Old and New Testament, and the kind of adoration that many believers lavish on the relics and other items of the faith, or is there? Read on to find out more.

Living in the 21st Century, an age in which large numbers of people practice a religion other than Christianity, the long-ago condemnation of the rebatizers seems foolish and unwarranted. In fact the appearance of the Anabaptists during the 16th Century underscored the failure of the Christian church to quell an attitude that pressed for the re-education of some Christians.

When a reader of the Bible reaches Chapter 2, verse 10 of the Revelation of John, then that Bible reader will see these words: "Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life". True believers interpret those words as an affirmation of the need for reliance on the word of God. They stand ready to heed God's call and to act as God has directed.

There is no topic more divisive in today's society than that of abortion clinics, abortion in general, and the law that made it all possible, "Roe v. Wade". The "War on Terror" might be controversial, and quite possibly gay marriage issues will get some tempers flaring, but to watch out and out hostilities, you will need to look no further than the topic of abortion.

Christian mysticism and tradition are rich with rites that are only rarely practiced nowadays. When you find one of those rare church buildings where you suddenly find yourself face to find with a fascinating ritual, it is always a wonderful idea to linger and try to learn all you can about the practice, its origins, and also its rich history. Quite possibly the most fascinating rite is that of the perpetual adoration.

Much is known about the religion we call "Christianity" and sometimes the believers themselves make headlines, but usually only when they do things that either so far removed from the mainstream of acceptable behavior as to warrant some sensational headlines, or if they show heroic courage attributed to their faith in the face of great adversity. Especially in the wakes of the 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina disasters we have seen such heroes.

It may appear to be an odd question whether or not you are an Anabaptist. Yet do not dismiss it too quickly! As a matter of fact, your affiliation may well lie with a certain denomination - or also a non-denominational congregation - and you could still be an Anabaptist. To learn more about this fascinating belief system as well as its historic roots, please be sure to read on.

With mainstream music creating havoc around the world, the midst of Christian guitar music creates a different impression. The music sends expressions of grace, forgiveness, and harmony insists a change of heart for its listeners. Matters of the heart can be conquered as we allow good, old-fashioned tunes soothe the day's struggles. Great Christian music artists keep spirits high with their passion behind the strums of the guitar – what a blessing awaits the weary soul.

Through the years, the different translations of the English Bible have been a source of discussion and controversy. Many have tried to say that one translation is better than another. How can one know which translation is the best? What is the difference, for example, between the Catholic Bible and the Protestant translations? Learn more about the difference between Bible translations.

Little children in Bible School can generally recite the Ten Commandments, even if not all priests and ministers can do so. However, it is adults - often having forgotten the actual text of the Ten Commandments in any of its three Biblical forms - who frame the debates that shape these children's lives. What is the proper role of the Ten Commandments in modern society? For example, do they belong in public classrooms, or not?

A healthy Christian life requires balancing spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs. Nutrition, sleep, and stress management are the three keys to good health. Nutrition, providing the body with the nutrients it requires while avoiding the toxins that pollute this most intimate of God's temples, is essential to a healthy Christian life.

No matter what the polls say, you are not living in a Christian nation, much less a Christian world. Granted, there are a large number of individuals who proclaim to be God-fearing Christians, but when the spiritual rubber hits the worldly road, even many of those loudly proclaiming Christians turn out to be quite worldly. Have you ever encountered secular blasphemy and wondered how to deal with it?

The charismata are one of the most controversial issues in modern day Christianity. While there is actually precious little in mainstream Christianity that is still hotly debated, this issue comes up time and again. As a matter of fact, churches have split over this issue and entirely new denominations have sprung up in support of them. What is it about the charismata that has some Christians running scared while it has others praising God?

A Christian living organization may seem, by definition, to support its members as they journey in Christ's footsteps. However, Christ was not mainstream. Christ did not support the established, powerful religious authorities. Christ welcomed and befriended people society ostracized. Christ challenged respected teachings. Dare a Christian living organization do these things? Do individual Christian young men and women dare accept these challenges?

Throughout history, their have been many important people within the Catholic community, whose beliefs and faith in their religion played vital roles to strengthen the faith of others and the overall success of the Catholic Church. These famous Catholics provided the necessary devotion to their fellow Catholics. Without some of these people, the Catholic Church would not be the unified influence it is today.