Proclaim Freedom Paid Members Public
Proclaim Freedom Roland Clarke Jesus Christ proclaimed “that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free...” (Luke 4:18) Another statement about freedom reads, “So, if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:36) It is abundantly clear
Following the Star Paid Members Public
Following the Star Roland Clarke You've probably heard about the wise men who discovered a special star. This star was a sign that a King had been born. You may wonder why the magi decided to take a very long journey to find this special person. There are
Fish tank parable illustrating God's power to save Paid Members Public
Fish tank parable illustrating God's power to save Roland Clarke There was a man who decided to invest in a state of the art aquarium which became his pride and joy. One day he came home to find his beloved fish in grave danger from a predator – a
Heartfelt Fasting and Repentance Paid Members Public
Heartfelt Fasting and Repentance Roland Clarke God spoke through the prophet Joel, saying, "Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead." Return to the Lord your God for he is merciful and compassionate,
How shall we escape? Paid Members Public
How shall we escape? Roland Clarke According to the Bible and the Qur'an righteous people have to endure various kinds of hardship, suffering and persecution but ultimately they are saved. In my recent article, A closer look at the rainbow, I looked at Lot as an example of
Pondering similarities between Eid and Passover Paid Members Public
Pondering similarities between Eid and Passover Roland Clarke Eid ul Adha is the most important festival of the Islamic calendar. Muslims commemorate the ordeal where God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son. I have found it interesting to explore three parallels with the annual Jewish festival called Passover. 1. Both
Eid ul Adha: The Christmas Connection Paid Members Public
Eid ul Adha: The Christmas Connection Roland Clarke The two largest religions have a happy celebration which involves sharing gifts. Muslims commemorate Abraham’s sacrifice during the festival of Eid ul Adha. Christians commemorate Jesus’ birth at Christmas. It so happens that in 2007 and 2008 these events were celebrated
So-Called Doomsday Asteroids Paid Members Public
So-Called Doomsday Asteroids Roland Clarke Six days after publishing the article (below), international news outlets broadcasted reports of an asteroid exploding over Russia injuring 1500 people. Three weeks later CNN circulated eye-catching news of two comets – Pan-STARRS and ISON – that will pass by Earth this year (2013). CNN's