Pens Or Swords

The 3 Questions Christians should know

2011-12-04T00:00:00.000-05:00

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.-John1:1-5

These are the opening verses in the gospel according to Saint John, the beloved disciple of Christ. The way the author begins his opening words are very poetic and beautiful. It starts with the words 'In the beginning' which are coincidentally the opening words of the Bible in the book of Genesis.
This is one of the foundational verses used in the New Testament to refer to the deity of Christ. There are three questions that many Christians often encounter at some point of time and seek to find answers.

The 3 Questions
1. Is Jesus God or the Son of God?
(Should a person pray to Jesus or God)
2. Where was Jesus in the times of the Old testament?
(Did Jesus,the 'Son' only came into existence in the times of the New testament)
3. Did Jesus ever refer to Himself as being 'God'?

A Mahogany tree catching the sunset

2011-11-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

Is it a sin or not?

2011-11-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned.

'It's not a sin' is an attitude that has been cultivated and one which people have been forced to believe by others when faced with something they feel is wrong deep down inside. It's usually the first response we subconsciously use to justify ourselves when the other part of our subconscious tells us quite the opposite.

It's interesting to note that all religions talk about sin and the consequences there-of. Even the atheist might be familiar with the seven deadly sins. It is not the objective of this article to explore what things are right or wrong, that's left for the seeker of truth to decide for himself. No man is perfect, we can only strive for perfection. True believers may be surprised when they realize that sin may be more than what they actually thought it was.

The story of the first sin where the devil tempted man to eat the forbidden fruit is well known but often the fact that the act of disobedience was actually considered a pretty serious sin is overlooked and the grave consequences of that one sin is history. If that is the case, much logic isn't required to determine what's right or wrong. Free will is something you decide to use, don't let others fool you into doing what you don't want to do.

Zooming on a banana leaf

2011-11-19T10:22:00.001-05:00

Skyfall all set to roll

2011-10-13T00:04:00.001-04:00

The news of MGM and Sony pictures registering domain names for the latest Bond flick and the list of the latest cast members now out for what seems to be the possible final outing of Daniel Craig as James Bond is creating waves of excitement among 007 audiences. Skyfall all set to be released on Nov 9, 2012 in the U.S. and to be directed by Sam Mendes is expected to follow a similar formula adopted by Martin Campbell for Casino Royale.
With a great cast assembled, Bond 23 may be the right start for James Bond in a new decade. Hope to hear more on this at the scheduled press conference next month preceding the production of the movie to be shot across India, China, Turkey and the U.K.
It would be interesting to see Ralph Fiennes, an established actor who has on numerous occasions been linked to playing James Bond now playing the villain. Bond may have finally met his match .
Cast
Judi Dench - M
Naomie Harris - Money Penny
Ralph Fiennes - (ViIlain)
Javier Bardiem - (ViIlain)
Helen McCrory & Berenice Marlohe - Bond girls
Updated:
Adele rumoured to sing the theme
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Dare not smile - Famous quotes

2011-10-12T10:00:00.000-04:00

China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese - Charles De Gaulle

TV is more interesting than people. If it were not, we should have people standing in the corners of our rooms - Alan Coren

Some people say that I must be a terrible person, but it’s not true. I have the heart of a young boy in a jar on my desk - Stephen King

If your parents never had children, chances are you won't either - Dick Cavett

Always forgive your enemies, but never forget their names - Kennedy

A hippie is someone who looks like Tarzan, walks like Jane and smells like Cheetah. - Ronald Raegan

I pretty much try to stay in a constant state of confusion just because of the expression it leaves on my face - Johnny Depp
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Unusual Interview Questions I stumbled upon

2011-10-03T14:07:00.004-04:00

You might have heard people saying that you got to think out of the box when it comes to developing great ideas, especially at your workplace. Companies today are likely to hire such people and I decided to have a look at some of the interesting interview questions I could gather from different reliable sources. I wasn't sure if these were edited before it reached my hands, but I did enjoy them. Most of these are aimed to assess the creativity, personality, wit and intelligence of the applicant and have been really asked to quite a no. of people.
My favorite 7.

1. If you were a Star Trek or Star Wars character, which one would it be?

2. Why are manhole covers round? - Microsoft

3. How do you weigh an elephant without using a weigh machine?
- IBM

4. Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 of how weird you are.

5. If you only had 6 months left to live, what would you do with that time and why should we hire you.

6. Given the numbers 1 to 1,000, what is the minimum number of guesses needed to find a specific number if you are given the hint "higher" or "lower" for each guess you make? -Facebook

7. What is the philosophy of Martial Arts (Ans: Duck)

The Root Of All Grief

2011-10-02T17:34:00.000-04:00

Andrew has illustrated the reason behind all grief in a simple but effective way.(Courtesy:awmi.net)
A good and meaningful read..

The Root Of All Grief - Article - Andrew Wommack Ministries

Lessons from the three Temptations

2011-10-02T08:00:00.001-04:00

The three tests

Test 1: The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.”
Test 2: The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. If you worship me, it will all be yours.”
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The best James Bond actor?

2011-10-01T05:30:00.001-04:00

Every 2 to 3 years, when EON productions leaks out classified information about the next Bond movie (Skyfall is the latest rumored title), fans around the world wait eagerly to watch their all time favorite spy to show up with his license to kill and thrill. For those who have been around since the beginning of the franchise growing up watching almost 50 years of non stop action, Sir Sean Connery may seem to be the best Bond by many.

The Silent Sufferer

2011-09-30T07:46:00.002-04:00

The silent sufferer becomes still
He holds his grief and sits down to think
Forced by the burden he carries within
He wonders how long must this go on?
A never ending show of pain and despair

A sharp pain in his pounding chest
Reminds him of sorrow, his closest friend
He shuts his eyes and sees the dark
Only to be lit by images of his past
Flashing like bolts of lightning in the night
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Historic move for Women in Saudi Arabia.

2011-09-26T14:11:00.000-04:00

For the first time in Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Arab Middle East which is known for being very conservative , women can now vote and even run for elections. This comes as a surprise because this is a country where there are many restrictions normally imposed on women. The announcement was made by King Abdullah in a televised speech. The reigning King's effort to bring about reformation in women's rights in the country should be greatly applauded. Hopefully, this should bring about similar changes in other parts of the world where the light at the end of the tunnel is yet to be seen.

Is Laziness robbing your Wealth?

2011-09-25T11:22:00.002-04:00

How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.

This is a well known proverb which has tremendous practical value when understood properly. These are words of wisdom that serve as a warning to all who do not value time or waste it and sleep their way to poverty. A sluggard is someone who is habitually lazy and does no work. It doesn't mean you can't have that occasional nap or take time off to rest. It is only natural to work and earn your own living unless you have been fortunate enough to be born wealthy and live on without working. But even the wealthy have to work at keeping their wealth from losing it. Buckminster Fuller defined wealth as 'a person’s ability to survive so many number of days forward.' It may seem tempting to nurture the idea of making enough money so you don't have to work anymore and do all the things you enjoy, but wealth is more than money. True wealth is prosperity in its highest form, It is God given-Love,Life,Family are just a few to name. You could work your way to true wealth by learning to spend time wisely and make the remaining moments actually count.
Have a great week ahead!!!

Seeing things through the right perspective

2011-09-18T06:57:00.011-04:00

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath - Matthew 13:12

In these days of economic turmoil, many people find themselves struggling to stay afloat, having bills to pay and families to take care of. Time and Money seem to be something that everyone lack.The popular saying that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer seems to be more true than ever. Why do some people constantly get ahead and others always find themselves behind and lacking. Although the verse above may be seen from a purely spiritual perspective alone, it also applies to man's economic situation as well. Propagandists of positive speaking and Laws of attraction have been more on the rise in the last few decades and their claims seem to be so good to be true, that when people try it out for a few days and nothing happens they give up.

Goodbye to the Past

2011-09-16T11:42:00.000-04:00

Goodbye to all that's now past

Nothing but dark shadows cast

Life can seem to be a tragedy,

If not understood in its entirety

Schmidt joins list of Women Prime Minister's

2011-09-16T07:33:00.000-04:00

Helle Thorning-Schmidt is all set to be Denmark's first female PM after the leader of the opposition defeated outgoing Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen of the right-wing government which was in rule for about a decade.

Following is a list of Women who have assumed the role of PM across the globe.

Sirimavo Bandaranaike - Sri Lanka
Indira Gandhi - India
Golda Meir - Israel
Elisabeth Domitien - Central African Republic
Margaret Thatcher - Great Britain
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Attempts to make money on the internet

2011-09-16T05:36:00.002-04:00

I wonder how many people are out there who have tried very hard to make fast cash on the internet. Some of them do it part time, others try hard all the time. If you google the keywords 'How to make money' or 'make money online', you'll be bombarded with tonnes of search results with sites promising how to make a quick buck, some of them do offer useful tips, but others simply attempt to lure you to buy their products which guarantee immediate success once you purchase it.

So, is there any chance of making money without earning a lot of college degrees or working 24x7? I believe the answer is Yes, and all those people who have made real money know what I`m talking about. Well, you can't ignore the 'work hard' part because you gotta sow something to reap some benefit. That's what a few years of a full time office job taught me. The internet is a land of opportunities. A simple idea could make the difference, sometimes being different pays at the end of the day. Its not always about hard work, smart work can make your life easier. Never stop trying. You doesn't have to be exceptionally good at what you do, but believe you have a gift, you just need to find out your hidden talents and learn to apply it. Good luck!

Looking up the Citrus tree

2011-09-14T08:17:00.003-04:00

Feed a Soul with that extra change in your pocket

2011-09-14T07:50:00.013-04:00

There are many stats on the no. of starving people around the world. According to one report there are currently 1 BILLION people(that's about 1/6th of the worlds population that's malnourished.) The average person who eats 3 times(meals) a day, ends up eating 1095 times in a year(3x365).
People who usually tip at a restaurant, pay an average of 10-15% of the total bill.

Here are some interesting facts on how you could make a difference by setting apart a small amount for each meal that you have.

1.)10% of each meal =>By the end of the year you end up feeding
110 people/ or giving away 110 meals(0.10x3x365) Wow!

2) 5% of each meal =>By the end of the year you end up feeding
55 people/or giving away 55 meals(0.05x3x365)

3) 1meal per week=>By the end of the year you end up feeding
54 people/or giving away 54 meals(1x54)

Even a very small percentage makes a difference when multiple people contribute. A great idea would be to make a small box exclusively for this purpose and putting in whatever you can each day, see it grow!

Related links

*For creative articles and ideas, check out the Carnival of creativity by Liz on her blog The writing reader (Creativity prompts for Writers, Journalers, and Artists)

*http://millionsofmouths.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1814#1814

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Tribute to Andy Garfield

2011-09-14T03:06:00.001-04:00

It was sad to hear about the demise of Andy Garfield, best known for his leading role in the Television series Spartacus. He had been diagnosed with cancer couple of months ago and has had an untimely death. I best remember him in the Australian Supernatural thriller Gabriel for which he gained worldwide attention, playing the lead role of the compassionate Archangel Gabriel who tirelessly fights for the hopeless human race stuck in Purgatory and doesn't give up..

Two and a Half Men to Three Men

2011-09-12T13:59:00.002-04:00

Two and a half men was fun to watch all these years especially with Charlie Sheen in the lead immortalizing the central protagonist - Charlie Harper in the hit comedy series. Its a fact that no one else could play the character as good as Sheen,

The Word from High

2011-09-12T13:17:00.002-04:00

The Word

From the heaven's far above
The Word from High was sent
Bearing the message of Love
For all precious souls to repent

Isaiah saw what was to come
And John said he was the 'One'.
Few of Jacob's own did welcome
David's descendant, the 'Holy One'
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Expendables 2 - Rocky Terminators Die Hard

2011-09-11T06:09:00.003-04:00

Expendables-2 Update: Audiences who grew up in the 80's and 90's watching old school action movies of Hollywood tough guys like Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis in classics like the Terminator, Rambo and Die Hard series, might find it quite interesting that these macho men are still around doing regular business, as they along with their kids watch in awe the same actors performing wonders on screen and more sequels even after all these years.
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The Cross (A Crucifix held in my hand)

2011-09-10T16:27:00.000-04:00

The Passion of the Christ Review

2011-09-08T11:37:00.004-04:00

Films on Christian themes have been around for a long time. Some of them like Jesus of Nazareth have made pretty good impressions and still stand out as classics. But who would have thought that a movie shot in a completely foreign language (mostly Aramaic with only English subtitles) on a relatively short budget would go on to be the highest grossing foreign film ever, the second being

Jet Li's epic action drama Hero.