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- Why Me? A Meditation on the Question - Why Me God?…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 14:37:29 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 15:25:18 EST
In this meditation, Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com points out the trouble with asking the question "Why me?" This line of thinking inevitably focuses our attention away from t… - Share Your Story: Before and After Stories - Your Before and After S…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:07:42 EST
These before and after stories of Christian salvation are all real life examples of how a relationship with Jesus Christ can make a difference in someone's life. Many of these stories tell incredib… - Thanksgiving Memory - What is Your Favorite Thanksgiving Memory?
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For many years, my niece would prepare a fun and memorable activity for our family to enjoy together on Thanksgiving Day. One year she asked each of us to write down something we were thankful for… - Christmas Memory - What is Your Favorite Christmas Memory?
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Part of the wonder of Christmas comes with the sights, sounds, and smells of the season that carry a certain nostalgia, allowing us to relive the magical moments of our favorite Christmas memories:… - Share Your Story: Advent Wreaths - Show Off Your Homemade Advent Wre…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 11:26:48 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 09:55:37 EST
Homemade advent wreaths make for a fun family project and a great way for parents to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas. If you have some experience making an advent wreath, here's … - The Church - What is the Church?Created: 2009-10-27 @ 15:58:24 EDT Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 08:40:17 EDT
What is the church? Is the church a building? Is the church a place where believers gather to worship? Or is the church the people—the believers who follow Christ? For the purpose of this … - Advent Dates 2010 - When is Advent 2010?Created: 2009-10-26 @ 14:15:10 EDT Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 15:32:28 EDT
When is Advent 2010? This 2010 Advent calendar gives the dates of the four Sundays of Advent and a brief explanation of how those dates are determined… - Experiencing God - A Devotional on Experiencing God Intimately and P…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 14:26:33 EDT
Maybe you've already come to realize that experiencing God doesn't happen by following a formula. When we let go of our own expectations and start experiencing relationship with God, he begins to … - Thanksgiving Day Traditions - Share Your Thanksgiving Day Traditions…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 10:30:25 EDT
My husband and I started a silly Thanksgiving Day tradition of watching The Muppet Christmas Carol movie each year with his family. For some reason the tradition stuck with us and we look forward t… - Thanksgiving Verses - Favorite Thanksgiving Bible Verses
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Naturally, one of the most common traditions on Thanksgiving Day is to give thanks and praise to God. The Scriptures are filled with passages expressing words of thankfulness to the Lord for his ab… - A Child's Answered Prayer Testimony - Nancy's Pink Blanket is a Chri…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 11:25:35 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 11:36:58 EDT
Nancy's Pink Blanket is a Christian testimony about a child's answered prayer. All alone at age ten, with a mentally ill, hospitalized mother and a father who had just passed away, Nancy went to st… - Death of a Child Testimony - Jaundre's Choice is a Christian Testimo…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 11:23:09 EDT
Jaundre's choice is a Christian testimony about the death of a child. How do you tell your 12-year-old son that he is going to die after he's fought so courageously to beat cancer? How does any par… - Fear of the Lord - Devotional on Fear of the Lord is the Beginning o…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 14:51:29 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 15:57:07 EDT
J. Webb Mealy discusses the fear of the Lord and the meaning of Proverbs 1:7a: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." He suggests that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of… - Biography of J. Webb Mealy - Guest Contributor J. Webb Mealy…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 11:10:18 EDT
Biography of J. Webb Mealy, Guest Contributor to About.com's Christianity site: J. Webb Mealy, PhD is a trained theologian and scholar of biblical studies who created and published an entirely new … - Thy Will Be Done On Earth by Robert Lloyd Russell - Christian Book R…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 08:41:19 EDT
Christian Book Review - The latest guest Christian book review is Thy Will Be Done On Earth by Robert Lloyd Russell, a book which can truly help you understand God's will for you. Guest reviewer Bu… - The Last Word by N.T. Wright - Christian Book Review…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 08:41:08 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 09:12:04 EDT
The latest guest Christian book review is The Last Word by N.T. Wright, an easy-to-read summary of the many contemporary controversies over the authority of Scripture. By surveying the past, Wright… - Bible Verses About Love - Favorite Bible Verses About Love…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 14:10:54 EDT
Most of us are familiar with the famous "Love Chapter" in the Bible—1 Corinthians 13. But with approximately 730 verses about love (NLT), the Bible has more than a little to say … - Difficult People - Dealing With Difficult People God’s Way…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 11:35:20 EDT
Dealing with difficult people not only tests our faith in God, but it also puts our witness on display. One biblical figure who responded well to difficult people was David, who triumphed over man… - Dealing With Difficult People - How Do You Deal With Difficult Peopl…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 11:34:36 EDT Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 11:55:18 EDT
Perhaps you've discovered a secret for dealing with difficult people. If so, why not help others respond better to offensive individuals by sharing the biblical strategies you've learned… - Relationship with Jesus - How to Build an Intimate Relationship with…Created: 2009-10-06 @ 13:06:32 EDT
As Christians grow in spiritual maturity, we hunger for an intimate relationship with Jesus, but at the same time we feel confused over how to go about it. This devotional by Jack Zavada of Inspira… - Christian Cruise Pictures - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures…Created: 2009-10-06 @ 08:11:14 EDT
After years of dreaming about an Alaska cruise, my husband and I were invited to join Dr. Charles Stanley and friends of In Touch Ministries on a 7-day Inside Passage Alaska cruise. Now, through th… - Trevor Marsicano - Faith Profile of 2010 Olympic Athlete Trevor Mars…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 15:36:18 EDT Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 16:29:50 EDT
In March 2009, Trevor Marsicano broke through as the newest rising star in U.S. Long Track Speed Skating. At 19, he won four medals during the 2009 World Single Distance Speed Skating Championships… - Interview with Dan Merchant of Lord Save Us From Your Followers…Created: 2009-10-02 @ 13:45:31 EDT
"Lord Save Us From Your Followers" is an entertaining and inspiring documentary about a subject of great interest in our turbulent and divided culture. The movie examines the question, &q… - Secrets of a Prayer Warrior by Derek Prince - Christian Book Review…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 14:39:46 EDT
Christian Book Review - The latest guest book review is Secrets of a Prayer Warrior by Derek Prince, a biblical study on effective prayer. Guest reviewer Judith Mereki was so moved by the book, she… - Forgiveness is a Christian Poem Exploring the Freedom of Forgiveness…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 10:59:03 EDT
"Forgiveness" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. The verses briefly explore the freedom we experience through forgiveness. … - Feet of Jesus - His Feet is a Christian Poem Reflecting on the Beaut…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 10:58:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:03:41 EDT
"His Feet" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. It is a worshipful reflection focusing on the beautiful feet of Jesus. … - Christian Poem - The One I Wait For is a Christian Poem About Waitin…Created: 2009-09-23 @ 15:35:25 EDT
"The One I Wait For" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. It is one woman's thoughtful reflections about being filled with the Spirit as she waits on God. … - Prison Abuse Testimony - Tom's Lonely Journey to Jesus is a Prison A…Created: 2009-09-22 @ 16:58:56 EDT Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 18:29:11 EDT
In this prison abuse Christian testimony you'll read how Tom knew he'd been unwanted all of his life, even before birth. Rejection and abuse eventually propelled him into a violent life of crime on… - Alaskan Cruise - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Saw…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 14:50:06 EDT
Enjoy cruise pictures of our Alaskan cruise, including photos of voyage through Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier. Without question, the highlight of our Alaskan cruise was the five hour round-trip throu… - Alaska Christian Cruise - Pictures of Alaska Christian Cruise - Port…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 14:41:06 EDT
Enjoy pictures of our Alaska Christian cruise, including photos of our time in Juneau, Alaska. Juneau, the first port of call in our Alaska Christian cruise itinerary, is a beautiful old mining… - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cru…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 14:41:00 EDT
Our Alaska Inside Passage cruise pictures include photos of our time at sea on the ms Zaandam… - Alaska Cruise Review - Inside Passage Christian Alaska Cruise Revie…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 14:40:49 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 15:57:09 EDT
After years of dreaming about an Alaska cruise, my husband and I were invited to join Dr. Charles Stanley and friends of In Touch Ministries on a 7-day Inside Passage Christian Alaska cruise. This … - Alaska Cruise Vacation - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embark…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 14:29:06 EDT
Our Alaska cruise vacation pictures include photos of Seattle, Washington, the embarkation point for our Christian cruise. Since it was our first time in the Emerald City, we decided to arrive earl… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:54:52 EDT
This view of the Lido Aft Deck and Outdoor Sea View Pool captures a bit of Elliott Bay and Seattle in the background… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:54:44 EDT
At the center of the Lido Deck, the Lido Pool and Terrace Grill feature a removable roof. … - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:54:37 EDT
For an additional $20 per person, passengers can reserve a private table in the Pinnacle Grill for a more elegant dining experience… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:54:27 EDT
Here our cruise host, Dr. Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries, is pictured at one of several book signings offered aboard the ms Zaandam… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:54:18 EDT
Here on the Promenade Deck, we could stretch our legs while taking in fresh air and beautiful scenery. Four laps around the Promenade Deck equals one mile aboard the ms Zaandam. … - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:54:11 EDT
Our outside stateroom on board the ms Zaandam was located on the Promenade Deck, offering us a peek at the lovely land and seascapes. … - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:54:04 EDT
We were blessed with many truly beautiful nights at sea on the ms Zaandam. This picture was taken after sunset in the Chilkoot Inlet at the end of a perfect day… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:53:56 EDT
The Explorations Café is a comfortable library and Internet café with one of the many wifi hot spots on the ship… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:53:48 EDT
During our time at sea, Alaska's spectacular coastline kept us returning to the decks over and over again for breathtaking views. … - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:53:40 EDT
Some of Alaska's lesser-known wildlife made its way into our cabin each night, as our friendly crew treated us to chocolates and a bit of creative fun… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea on the ms Zaandam …Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:53:29 EDT
From the decks, we spotted several other passenger cruise ships on our voyage through Alaska's Inside Passage… - Pictures of Alaska Inside Passage Christian Cruise - At Sea on the m…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:53:20 EDT
Catering to Christian guests, our ship, the mid-size ms Zaandam of Holland America Line, had all of its bars and casinos closed for the duration of the cruise… - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Tra…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:52:47 EDT
We were blessed with a crisp, sunny day to take in what truly became the highlight of our Alaskan cruise adventure—our voyage through the narrow, sheer-walled, 26-mile-long fjord known as … - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:52:36 EDT
On this magical day of our Alaskan cruise we couldn't help but think of heaven and how tremendous it will be to spend all eternity exploring the wonders of creation… - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Tid…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:52:25 EDT
As we exited Tracy Arm, massive tidewater glacier ice fields came into view. … - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Twi…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:52:17 EDT
This is another section (or twin) of Sawyer Glacier in the center background with a private yacht pictured in the foreground. … - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Saw…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:52:09 EDT
There are no words to describe how it felt to be here at Sawyer Glacier viewing God's majestic creation and singing “How Great Thou Art.”… - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Dr.…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:52:01 EDT
As our cruise ship parked near Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm, Dr. Charles Stanley led a worship service from the bridge, reading from Genesis 1… - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Saw…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:51:53 EDT
Sawyer Glacier is retreating at a rate of two feet per day. The geologist on board said that recent iceberg activity is the most they've seen in the past five years… - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Ice…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:51:44 EDT
Icebergs are formed by a process called “calving,” when large chunks separate from the glacier. Some are these icebergs in Tracy Arm are the size of three story buildings… - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Gla…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:51:33 EDT
As we sailed Tracy Arm we saw several of these amazing u-shaped valleys formed by ancient glaciers. … - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Cru…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:51:23 EDT
Here a larger ship was allowed to pass before we entered the narrowest section of Tracy Arm Fjord moving closer to Sawyer Glacier. … - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Wat…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:51:11 EDT
Tracy Arm's countless waterfalls are good places to spot black and brown bears, mountain goats, wolves, moose, and Sitka black-tailed deer, but we didn't see any that day… - Alaskan Cruise Pictures - Cruising Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier - Coa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:50:56 EDT
The entire journey was narrated from the bridge by geologist and naturalist, Billy Caldwell, who shared interesting facts about Alaska's glacial history, the surrounding rain forest and Coastal Ran… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - St…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:50:18 EDT
Juneau's quaint and colorful shops in the heritage district of town were only steps away from our cruise ship… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Mt…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:50:09 EDT
We couldn't resist this 6-minute, 2000-foot tramway ride to the top of Mt. Roberts for a fantastic overview of Juneau and the Chilkat Mountain Range… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Ju…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:50:00 EDT
Only accessible by boat or plane, the city of Juneau (seen from Mt. Roberts Tramway), is nestled at the base of Mt. Juneau… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Ga…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:49:50 EDT
We took in views of the Gastineau Channel and Douglas Island from the top of Mt. Roberts… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Me…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:49:40 EDT
We toured Mendenhall Glacier, a 12-mile long receding "river of ice" just 13 miles from the heart of Juneau. … - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Ca…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:49:30 EDT
These icebergs took 200-250 years to travel some 13 miles to Mendenhall Lake from the Juneau Icefield… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Ra…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:49:19 EDT
The refreshing tour covers fifty acres of Alaska's beautiful rain forest and includes a trip to the top of Thunder Mountain for panoramic views of the Juneau area. … - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Gl…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:49:10 EDT
We enjoyed a tour at Glacier Gardens Rain Forest Adventures, home of the unique "flower towers." These are upside down tree trunks, buried with the root structure in the air to form the f… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska
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Juneau, the first port of call in our Alaska Christian cruise itinerary, is a beautiful old mining town and Alaska's state capital… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Me…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:48:53 EDT
We hiked easy trails to get a closer look at Mendenhall Glacier. Here you can see the dirt and debris that has settled on top of the glacier… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - Re…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:48:42 EDT
We were told that no trip to Juneau is complete without a visit to the famous Red Dog Saloon. So, we stopped for a picture and look around the gift shop… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Juneau, Alaska - 50…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:48:34 EDT
We happened to be visiting Juneau, Alaska's state capital, during its "50 Years of Statehood Celebration."… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:47:49 EDT
The is the humble beginnings (original location) of Starbucks at Pike Place Market… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:47:39 EDT
Pike Place Market is one of the oldest open-air farmer's market on the West Coast… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:47:29 EDT
From the Space Needle observation platform we took in spectacular views of Seattle's early evening skyline… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:47:19 EDT
Bill Spiedel's underground tour in Pioneer Square was one of the highlights for us in Seattle. The reasonably priced tour was 90 minutes of history, humor and good, clean fun… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:47:09 EDT
The actual top of the Space Needle (the aircraft warning beacon) reaches 605 feet in the air. … - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:47:01 EDT
We started our tour of Seattle by climbing 520 feet (via elevator) to the Space Needle observation platform. This recognized symbol of Seattle was built in 1962 for the World's Fair. … - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:46:51 EDT
The historic downtown district known as Pioneer Square is Seattle's 1852 birthplace… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:46:40 EDT
Picturesque Elliott Bay is one of the deepest harbors in the world… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:46:32 EDT
Cruise ships and ferry boats docked in Elliott Bay could be seen as we strolled along Alaskan Way… - Pictures of Alaska Cruise Vacation - Embarkation Port in Seattle, Wa…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:46:24 EDT
Workers at the Pike Place Market Fish Company toss the latest catch each time an order is placed… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - S…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:45:38 EDT
Like most tourists who visit the port of Skagway, Alaska in the summertime, we enjoyed a full day of sunshine and beautiful scenery. … - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - C…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:45:28 EDT
Enjoy cruise pictures of our Alaska Christian cruise, including photos of our time in Skagway, Alaska. The second port of call on our Alaska cruise was the unique gold rush town of Skagway, Alaska,… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - S…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:45:18 EDT
For a bit of history and fun, we took in the Skagway Street Car Tour. Claiming to be the oldest tour in town, it was established in 1923… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - W…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:45:09 EDT
In Skagway, we caught a ride on the famous White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. … - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - W…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:45:00 EDT
We climbed 3000 feet on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, covering 20 miles to reach White Pass Summit… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - S…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:44:50 EDT
Beautiful sights on the three hour White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad include mountains, glaciers, gorges, rivers, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - M…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:44:41 EDT
With panoramic mountain views, it's no wonder the White Pass Railway is the most popular cruise excursion in Alaska… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - C…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:44:31 EDT
After visiting Camp Skagway, we became honorary members of the Arctic Brotherhood which meets here. … - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - O…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:44:22 EDT
A glimpse of the original trail to the Yukon Klondike Region allows passengers on the White Pass Railway to pay tribute to the thousand of souls who braved this treacherous route in search of fortu… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - F…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:44:12 EDT
Alaska's native fireweed flowers colored the mountainsides as we traveled on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad… - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska - G…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:44:03 EDT
Located inside the Red Onion Saloon, visitors can tour the old Gold Rush Brothel Museum and pay the same fee charged to patrons of 1898… - Alaska Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:43:55 EDT
The second port of call on our Alaska cruise was the unique gold rush town of Skagway, Alaska, known as the Gateway to the Yukon. … - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:43:07 EDT
Like most Inside Passage towns, Ketchikan is only accessible by boat or plane. … - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:42:56 EDT
Sailboats and commercial fishing boats fill Thomas Basin, Ketchikan's boat harbor. … - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:42:47 EDT
Ketchikan is situated in a rain forest and known as the rainiest city in the United States, averaging about 160 inches a year. … - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:42:36 EDT
From our cruise ship dock we received this friendly welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska. … - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:42:27 EDT
Ketchikan received its name from the Tlingit word, Kitschk-hin. This was the original name given by natives to Ketchikan Creek which runs through town. … - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:42:17 EDT
Creek Street, located on Ketchikan Creek is a popular place among tourists, offering shopping, entertainment, and a stroll through Ketchikan's colorful history. … - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:42:08 EDT
The wooden boardwalk known as Creek Street is lined with authentic 1890s establishments. The bars and bordellos which once formed the city's red light district, now offer mostly restaurants and gif… - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:41:58 EDT
Ketchikan is rich in commercial fishing resources and proud to be called the "Salmon Capital of the World."… - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:41:47 EDT
Ketchikan bears the nickname "First City" because it is the southernmost city in southeast Alaska and often the first Alaskan port for northbound ships… - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:41:21 EDT
Ketchikan is a great place to learn about totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center or by taking an excursion to Totem Bight State Park… - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:41:12 EDT
Ketchikan offers many exciting shore excursions, including a breathtaking seaplane tour of Misty Fjords National Monument… - Christian Cruise - Alaska Inside Passage Christian Cruise Travel Log…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:36:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 15:58:00 EDT
Enjoy this Christian cruise travel log, sharing some of the highlights of an Alaska Inside Passage Christian cruise. Experienced cruise travelers will tell you that sailing the Inside Passage of Al… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 12:07:55 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:25:55 EDT
Tours of the world-famous Butchart Gardens are also very popular among visitors to Victoria. More than 100 years ago, the Butchart family began transforming a barren rock quarry into what is now mo… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 12:04:52 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:27:44 EDT
We toured Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings by night… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 12:01:30 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:27:35 EDT
Some of our fellow cruise ship passengers opted for an elegant excursion to the famous Empress Hotel for the royal tradition of High Tea. Unfortunately, we only had time to see the exterior of the … - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:57:14 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:27:25 EDT
We toured the Craigdarroch Castle, built in the 1800s by Scottish immigrant Robert Dunsmuir who earned his fortune in the coal industry. The mansion was a gift to his wife, Joan—an incent… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:52:39 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:27:15 EDT
With one of the mildest climates in Canada, Victoria is known as the "City of Gardens." Downtown "Garden City" Victoria features lavish flower displays and colorful hanging flow… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:49:00 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:27:04 EDT
Historic buildings, unique shops, restaurants, and pubs give character and old-world charm to the streets of this striking Canadian town. … - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:45:18 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:27:55 EDT
With only a few hours in port, we decided to see the city's highlights by bus tour. Victoria's downtown streets, like this one with Bard & Banker Scottish Pub, appear friendly, safe, and clean… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:27:09 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:26:46 EDT
We captured an interesting angle of our ship, the ms Zaandam, as passengers disembarked at our final port of call in Victoria, British Columbia… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:25:01 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:26:36 EDT
Victoria is a popular tourist destination, especially among Alaska Inside Passage cruise ships. Here we are preparing to dock alongside another cruise ship in Victoria, British Columbia… - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:24:20 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:26:25 EDT
As we neared the capital city of Victoria, British Columbia, through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, we marveled at the impressive Olympic Mountain Range. … - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:17:35 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:26:55 EDT
Just south of the Victoria breakwater, we picked up a Canadian pilot to navigate our ship through the Victoria Harbour. … - Pictures of Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christ…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:14:57 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:26:16 EDT
Victoria is located on the southern point of Vancouver Island. From our approaching position near the Victoria breakwater, it was clear enough to see Mt. Baker in Washington state… - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: Ketchikan, Ala…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:10:09 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:41:03 EDT
Ketchikan, located on Revillagigedo Island, is one of the most popular cruise ship destinations in Alaska's Inside Passage. … - Inside Passage - Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Pictures - Port of Cal…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:03:21 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 11:03:21 EDT
Enjoy Inside Passage cruise pictures of our Alaska Christian cruise, including photos of our time in Ketchikan, Alaska. The third port of call on our Christian cruise was Ketchikan, one of the most… - Victoria British Columbia - Alaska Inside Passage Christian Cruise -…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:03:10 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:05:49 EDT
Enjoy these pictures of Victoria, British Columbia, the final port of call on our Alaska Inside Passage Christian cruise. … - Spoken English New Testament - Interview with J. Webb Mealy Translat…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 09:03:45 EDT Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 11:17:18 EDT
The Spoken English New Testament (SENT) is an original translation of the New Testament from first-century Koine Greek into contemporary spoken English. As the name implies, the version is designed… - Wedding Traditions - Covenant Symbols in Christian Wedding Tradition…Created: 2009-09-14 @ 08:38:06 EDT Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 09:47:59 EDT
Many Christian couples don't fully understand their wedding ceremony as a holy act of worship, nor do they realize the solemnness of their oath or the expressions of reverence that are represented … - Treat Halloween - How Do You Treat Halloween?…Created: 2009-09-09 @ 10:13:10 EDT Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 11:26:54 EDT
Halloween is one of the most popular secular holidays in our culture today, but because of its pagan roots, it presents a big challenge for Christian families. Perhaps you can help another believer… - Free Christian Wallpaper - Heaven and Earth Widescreen…Created: 2009-09-03 @ 08:41:36 EDT
Download "Heaven and Earth" free widescreen Christian desktop wallpaper featuring inspirational Bible verses and pictures for Windows and Macintosh. … - Cruise Pictures - Alaska Christian Cruise Pictures - Port of Call: S…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 09:27:06 EDT Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 09:27:06 EDT
Enjoy cruise pictures of our Alaska Christian cruise, including photos of our time in Skagway, Alaska. The second port of call on our Alaska cruise was the unique gold rush town of Skagway, Alaska,… - Christian Friends - 5 Traits of True Christian Friends…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 13:23:37 EDT Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 14:43:29 EDT
True Christian friends are rare treasures. These friendships take time and effort to nurture, but in the process, they help us grow more Christlike. Get to know three types of Christian friendships… - 911 Memories - Share Your 911 MemoriesCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 13:52:16 EDT
Almost every American citizen who is old enough to recall the 2001 terrorist attacks on our nation, has at least a few vivid 911 memories. Let's honor the victims, the survivors, the heroes, and al… - Lead Me - Free Christian Wallpaper - Lead Me is a Free Widescreen Ch…Created: 2009-08-26 @ 09:38:31 EDT
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Download "Land with Streams" free widescreen Christian desktop wallpaper featuring inspirational Bible verses and pictures for Windows and Macintosh. … - John - Books of the Bible - Introduction to the Gospel of John
Created: 2009-08-24 @ 12:53:36 EDT Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 13:32:28 EDT
The Gospel of John: This Bible study resource provides an introduction to the New Testament book of John, including vital statistics to help you better understand God's purpose in the book and also… - Control Issues - Standby is a Christian Poem About Control Issues
Created: 2009-08-20 @ 09:52:01 EDT
"Standby" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. It reveals one woman's struggle with control issues, as she learns to wait on God and give him control of her lif… - Cruelty - What Does the Bible Say About Cruelty?Created: 2009-08-18 @ 10:22:51 EDT Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 10:41:14 EDT
The Bible tells us God is a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, and a healer to the brokenhearted. Anyone who truly understands the nature of God knows that he hates cruelty. In this st… - Hard Times - How Has God Helped You Through Hard Times?Created: 2009-08-17 @ 10:53:17 EDT Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 12:03:33 EDT
When we read testimonies of God's faithfulness to other Christians who have struggled through hard times, we gain courage to keep on believing, trusting, and not lose faith. I'd like to give you th… - Beauty from Ashes - Christian Poem About How God Brings Beauty from …Created: 2009-08-11 @ 10:49:30 EDT Updated: 2009-08-11 @ 11:04:44 EDT
"Beauty from Ashes" is an original Christian poem. Sooner or later in life, we encounter grief, pain, and sorrow when we lose someone we love. But as Christians, God has promised us beaut… - Pentecost Experience - Embee's Pentecost Experience is Christian Tes…Created: 2009-08-10 @ 14:24:33 EDT
In this Christian testimony you'll read how Embee lost interest in faith at an early age. By the time she reached grad school, her life was fulfilling, fun, and she felt no need for God. Yet, Embee… - If Life Was About Me - Original Christian Poem
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"If Life Was About Me" is an original Christian poem submitted by an About.com member. With a touch of light humor, guest contributor Warren M. Mueller takes an amusing look at the human … - Shade by John B. Olson - Christian Fiction Book ReviewCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 10:58:49 EDT Updated: 2009-07-31 @ 11:16:33 EDT
Christian fiction book review - Shade by John B. Olson is a novel in the Christian suspense fiction genre. Guest reviewer Rachelle Dawson gave it 3 out of 5 stars, saying, "The best feature of…