http://www.praize.com/forums/ en-us no-reply@praize.com Fri, 24 May 2013 01:17:57 GMT Gossamer Forum by Gossamer Threads, Inc. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.praize.com/forum/icons/gforum-logo.png http://www.praize.com/forums/ 50 50 http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Buhddism_Debate_F7/Reincarnation%3F_P119308/?page=unread#119308 One of the basic tenents of Buddhism is reincarnation, the idea we live multiple lives on the earth and may even return as an animal. Is there truth to this belief? According to the Bible the answer is no. Jesus declared in the New Testament: "It is appointed once for a person to die and after that the judgement." In other words, we only get one time around here on earth. In addition, Buddhism has no answer for sin and judgement before God. Our good works will never make us holy enough to get into heaven. Only Jesus' death on the cross and the blood he shed for our sins, and our faith in that fact will create our bridge into heaven. There is no other path to heaven. 81315d8bc9ae6a87f8dd2f19df653795 May 2, 2013, 10:54 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Ministries_Missions_C15/Youth_Ministries_F156/Absolutely_Free!_P118685/?page=unread#118685 NOW Absolutely Free! Limited Time Offer. (Life of the person) Eternal Guarantee! SALVATION: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ And you will be saved." A change of heart not Just of the mind. Peace and joy included. Batteries not needed if hooked Into the power of God's Word And the Holy Spirit on a Regular basis. Best Fire Insurance Available! 53f7e6f94c867fc07b952694dd87ed86 Oct 24, 2012, 10:44 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Arts_Humanities_C3/Literature_F67/Favorite_Christian_Fantasy_Authors_P118539/?page=unread#118539 The following are my favorite Christian fantasy authors: 1) Stephen Lawhead 2) Karen Hancock 3) L. B. Graham 4) Sharon Hinck 5) Kathy Tyers I left C.S. Lewis out because he is so popular. Also, I didn't include Tolkien because I don't really consider his novels Christian even though there are many Christian themes in them. 70982c992dcf904e22a122140502a40e Sep 19, 2012, 12:09 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/People_C21/Kids_C54/Entertainment_C70/Kids_Books_F210/Christian_Teen_Fantasy_P118360/?page=unread#118360 The Christian teen fantasy entitled Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart was just released. The novel got a great review from the Midwest Book Review which said: "This story is one of overcoming evil with the help of God, friendship, and helping your fellow man. It is an entertaining and God-principled story that any teen should enjoy." I think you'll enjoy the fast-paced plot and occasional humor. Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart is available from amazon and from the Lighthouse Christian Publishing website fantasy page two. 8a38d0f74169fbf6e1bb020f9d5915ce Aug 22, 2012, 10:27 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/People_C21/Youth_C55/General_F338/Favorite_Christian_Teen_Fiction_Authors_P116676/?page=unread#116676 1) Frank Peretti - Cooper Kids Adventure Series 2) Gilbert Morris - Seven Sleepers Series 3) Bill Myers - Forbidden Doors 4) Wayne Batson - Door Within 5) Bryan Davis - Oracles of Fire 0361e20ceb04af4b61b98820db68dc65 Mar 28, 2012, 11:30 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/People_C21/Youth_C55/General_F338/Favorite_Christian_Teen_Fiction_Authors_P116676/?page=unread#116676 1) Frank Peretti - Cooper Kids Adventure Series 2) Gilbert Morris - Seven Sleepers Series 3) Bill Myers - Forbidden Doors 4) Wayne Batson - Door Within 5) Bryan Davis - Oracles of Fire 0361e20ceb04af4b61b98820db68dc65 Mar 28, 2012, 11:30 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Spiritual_Warfare_C75/Demon_Influence_In_Culture_F331/Do_Harry_Potter_movies_and_books_open_the_door_to_the_demonic%3F_P116503/?page=unread#116503 Though many would argue otherwise, I believe the Harry Potter movies and books open the door to the demonic. When witchcraft and wizardry are put in a flattering light, then that goes directly against God's word in Deut. which condemns such practices. 643061cd15d4957bf1284b93a93152b1 Feb 21, 2012, 11:15 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Spiritual_Warfare_C75/Demon_Influence_In_Culture_F331/Do_Harry_Potter_movies_and_books_open_the_door_to_the_demonic%3F_P116503/?page=unread#116503 Though many would argue otherwise, I believe the Harry Potter movies and books open the door to the demonic. When witchcraft and wizardry are put in a flattering light, then that goes directly against God's word in Deut. which condemns such practices. 643061cd15d4957bf1284b93a93152b1 Feb 21, 2012, 11:15 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Spiritual_Warfare_C75/Demon_Influence_In_Culture_F331/Do_Harry_Potter_movies_and_books_open_the_door_to_the_demonic%3F_P116503/?page=unread#116503 Though many would argue otherwise, I believe the Harry Potter movies and books open the door to the demonic. When witchcraft and wizardry are put in a flattering light, then that goes directly against God's word in Deut. which condemns such practices. 643061cd15d4957bf1284b93a93152b1 Feb 21, 2012, 11:15 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Evangelism_C9/Evangelism_Methods_F73/Lion's_E-Lair_P116499/?page=unread#116499 The Chronicles of Narnia movies and books are a great way to point unbelievers to faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Aslan, the lion, represents Jesus Christ, and it is easy to make that connection with those who have seen the movies or read the novels. 61fa62007189a38761f8f0007a58fb72 Feb 21, 2012, 10:49 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/People_C21/Youth_C55/Youth_Group_F127/Character_Concert_Teen_Book_P116273/?page=unread#116273 You might find the cartoon-like pages from the video link below enjoyable. They come from the book for teens entitled Character Concert. One youth chaplain said of this nonfiction Christian book: "I was very impressed with it." It's available from Barnes & Noble and amazon.com. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VtMKNRYP0E c0c8f3a669101f5202011de9fc4146d7 Dec 22, 2011, 10:59 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Fun_Entertainment_C11/Television_F65/New_Christian_ITBN_Television_P116271/?page=unread#116271 The new TBN television system where you can watch any program from any date should be about up and running by now. Just go to TBN and click on ITBN and you should be able to type in almost any word in the search engine and find the kind of program or topic you want to watch. 1e3fc9f4240c7e9ae4f7c9ab92b0a62d Dec 22, 2011, 10:38 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Occult_Debate_F136/Forbidden_Doors_Series_Deals_with_the_Occult_P116270/?page=unread#116270 The Christian novels for teens by Bill Myers entitled Forbidden Doors deals with the occult in a humorous and engaging way. There are multiple novels with numerous plot twists and turns that keep it interesting. Forbidden Doors is one of the best resources I have seen that helps fight against the onslaught of the occult directed at youth. f3302bd7c6c31636aa79094ff4a178a2 Dec 22, 2011, 10:29 AM