[12 photos] Restored church creates heavenly living quarters

A couple purchased this old church in Kyloe, North Cumberland, England.  They invested lots of money to keep the outside and inside as it was, and restored instead of renovated (3 times more money).

What a heavenly idea!

Jesus’ obituary [photo]

Jesus' obituary

Significance of the folded burial cloth in Jesus’ tomb

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Remember when Peter rushed into Jesus’ tomb and saw the burial linen cloth neatly folded (John 20)?  Have you ever wondered why?

The answer lies in the Hebrew tradition of that day.  The folded napkin had to do with the master and servant; every Jewish boy knew this tradition.  When the servant set the master’s dinner table, it was exactly how the master wanted it.  The table was furnished perfectly and then the servant would wait out of sight until the master finished eating.  The servant wouldn’t dare touch the table until the master was finished.

If the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, mouth, beard, and then he would wad the napkin and toss it on to the table.  The servant then knew it was time to clear the table.  In those days, the wadded napkin meant, “I’m done.”  But if the master rose from the table and folded his napkin next to the plate, the servant wouldn’t dare touch the table because…the folded napkin meant, “I’m coming back!”

Jesus IS COMING BACK!!!

UPDATE: The source is probably from here.  But where they got their source is unknown.  Another website that disclaims this theory.  I would like some historians, scholars, theologians, etc to post their thoughts about the cloth surrounding the above scripture.  True or not, I enjoy different perspectives (as my magazine indicates!).  Tradition or not, it is written in Matthew 24:30 that He is returning.

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If you know more ’significant’ biblical facts, please share them.

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Before you complain about the cross you need to bear, read this…[photos]

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 



 

We complain about the cross we bear, but don’t realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot. 

How would you react? [video]

What would you do if you saw him in the mall?  Walk by?  Laugh?  Argue?

A CSI investigation into the soul of Saul

I read this unique article a while ago and thought I’d share it with you.

The author was watching a CSI episode and thought, “What if you could do a forensic investigation on a soul?”  Hence, this article.  It is unique, entertaining, and incubates self-reflection.  Here’s an excerpt:

“Let’s be the CSI team assigned to the disaster that is the life of Saul. Let’s do the forensic investigation. If we were to zoom in to the soul of King Saul, we would find it underdeveloped, emaciated, and diseased. Now a first-year forensic investigator of the soul might conclude that this resulted from all of the rebellious sins Saul had committed. The older, wiser, and more seasoned investigator would know from experience that though sin can cause this kind of damage, in the case of King Saul, total spiritual negligence warped his soul into this pathetic condition…”

[Full article]

What would a forensic investigator find if he/she were to examine your soul?

Jesus with one pen stroke [art]

I just love visuals!  Here is the source.

Is this ad offensive or not?

I found this ad in a magazine.  Are you offended?  Should Christmas be about Jesus, Santa, or both?

Siberian researchers record sounds of hell [audio]

I came across this audio file years ago.  Here’s an excerpt…

A geological group who drilled a hole about 14.4 kilometers deep in the crust of the earth are saying that they heard human screams. Screams have been heard from the condemned souls from earth’s deepest hole. Terrified scientists are afraid they have let loose the evil powers of hell up to the earth’s surface.

‘The incident was absolutely unreal; the Soviets cried out in terror,’ says Mr. Nummedal. Later that night, he saw ambulance crews circulating in the community. A driver he knew told him that they had been told to sedate everybody with a medication known to erase short term memory. The Soviets use this drug in the treatment of shock victims.

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Do you know why Jacques Costeau, the famous underwater explorer, quit deep sea diving sometime before he died? It is said that he stopped because he had heard in one of the underwater caves he was exploring, the sounds of people screaming.

There was also another time, when one of his men, who was in a diving bell in the deepest trench at the Bermuda Triangle, also had a similar experience. He signaled to be brought up immediately. After being revived from his shock, he told others of his frightening experience of hearing “Screams of people in pain”.

Source

Here’s the audio

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Here’s a site among many disputing its reality.

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Q: What do you think?

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Psychological crucifixion

I journaled the following message at a time when I was burdened with guilt for giving in to temptations. I reasoned: good Christians don’t do these things or even think about these things. It was hard to believe that He saw me in a positive way, or that He would want to use me. That’s when He told me to journal these words:

Monique? Why do you continue to crucify the Lord? He died once; IT IS FINISHED. [If He wanted my attention, He had it.]

Why does your mind bleed from the mental thorns of the past? He laid a crown of thorns on His head; He already received the necessary judgment for sins committed in your mind–known and unknown. Why do you crucify yourself with shame while remembering your past actions? His hands were nailed to the cross; He already received the required judgment for all the sins committed by your former actions. Why do you crucify yourself with guilt for walking in unrighteous ways? His feet was nailed to the tree for sins committed in your rebellious walk. Why do you pierce your heart and bleed with worry and unforgiveness? His heart was pierced for sins committed against others–times when you lacked compassion and forgiveness for yourself and those who were weak.

A crown of thorns for sins committed by thought. Nail-driven wrists for sins committed by past actions. Nail-driven feet for sins committed during your walk of rebellion. A pierced heart for unforgiveness towards yourself and your fellow men.

Rise up and walk in the life He planned for you. He died once to destroy the works of your enemy. Stop giving your accuser the victory. IT IS FINISHED.

We grieve His heart when we don’t let go of our past. Remember: we bear His image. Is it any wonder that unbelievers fear coming to the living God? He is within us–rejoicing over us triumphs. But is that what people see? Probably not. Instead, we appear before others as emotionally, physically, and spiritually baptized in defeat.

There is no need to live in the tomb of guilt and regret. It’s true; our Savior paid an unimaginable price for our sins. But He is risen! Let us reward His sacrifice by living in joy, victory, and thankfulness.

* If you have been blessed by reading this, please leave a comment. Allow me the privilege of knowing that another precious soul has been touched by The Comforter.

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Related article on His crucifixion: http://www.frugalsites.net/jesus/crucifixion.htm