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Who is the Holy Spirit?

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Many concepts of the Holy Spirit are difficult to understand. He's called the Holy Ghost, painting an image of a spooky dead person. The Bible also depicts him as a dove, a blowing wind, or tongues of fire. No wonder there's so much confusion.

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Guest Book Review: The Mantle of Esther by Larry Christenson

Tuesday July 14, 2009
Not long ago I launched a section of the site devoted to guest book reviewers. Many Christian readers and book enthusiasts are taking advantage of this opportunity to submit their own original book reviews to be considered for publication on the Christianity site.
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To find out more or to submit a book review, check out this Christian Book Review Submission Form.

The latest guest book review is The Mantle of Esther by Larry Christenson, a study of the Book of Esther focusing on the power of intercessory prayer. Guest reviewer Judith Mereki wrote, "Through the setting of this ancient story, the author takes you on a journey that not only allows you to discover what intercession is, but leaves you desiring to experience it in your personal life."

If you've read the book and would like to post your own comments, please be sure to select the "Write a Review" button at the end of the guest review.

Read Review: The Mantle of Esther by Larry Christenson

This Week's Testimony: Terri's Healing

Monday July 13, 2009
Just after losing her mother to cancer, Terri was diagnosed with a terminal form of lung cancer. In the midst of exhausting treatments, Terri decided it was time to bring Jesus into her life. Friends, family, and Christians throughout the nation joined in prayer with Terri, until one day she received an amazing report—her lungs were totally cancer free!

Terri's true story is another featured testimony from you, the members and visitors of this site. Each story reveals a life transformed by Christian faith. If your relationship with God has made a significant difference in your life, we would like to hear about it. Submit your testimony by filling out this Submission Form

Read: Terri's Healing

Judge Yourself! - Light Reflection Daily Devotional

Saturday July 11, 2009
Daily Light Reflection
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Judge Yourself! is a daily devotional reading on why we should judge ourselves to avoid the Lord's discipline, or worse, condemnation. It is part of the Light Reflection daily devotional series by Rebecca Livermore. Each devotional highlights a verse and topic from Scripture, offering a brief reflection of God's Word, giving insight on how it can be applied to your life. This collection of devotionals will be expanded over the next several months and eventually offered in a daily email format. More on Judgment:

How to Find Love Made Just for You

Friday July 10, 2009
Can you find love on the Internet? Millions of people believe you can.
How to Find Love That Changes Everything
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They want to click a mouse and discover lifelong bliss. Thousands of free online dating sites with catchy names like "Plenty of Fish" and "Book of Matches" now exist to compete with the hundreds of popular fee based sites such as eHarmony and Match.com. Most of these services promise, "With just a little help, you can find love easily."

In the real world, however, it’s not that easy to find love, unless we turn to someplace unexpected: God. When you encounter love from God, you find pure, unconditional, indestructible, eternal love. This is a love so overwhelming it can take your breath away, so forgiving it can make you weep uncontrollably. It's a love without limits, custom-made just for you.

Learn More: How to Find Love That Changes Everything

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