Christianity Headquarters

This group was awarded the Great Group Award

This lens was started because I just got tired of all the groups out there that just aren't great. So this is dedicated to groups that ARE great. These groups are ALL great - but within the collection I would advise anybody to join especially t...

Christmas from a Christian perspective 

Joy to the World - A Christmas Carol

Joy to the World is one of the most known and loved traditional Christmas carols. The words to this amazing song were written by Isaac Watts, "the father of English hymnody", and the music from the extraordinary George F. Handel.

For Me, Christmas Is Light

I have always connected Christmas with light. Light is warm and welcoming, and that is how I like to think of Christmas. Light is repeated throughout the season: Christmas tree lights, Christmas stars, Christmas candles, Candlelight ceremonies.... I...

The Christingle : A Symbol of God's Goodness

Christmas is a time for traditions, and the Christingle is a tradition with a long history, that has recently started to become more and more popular. The Christingle is a physical three-dimensional symbol of God as the Light of the World, and it ex...

Christian inspiration 

Christian Spiritual Quotes and Inspirational Sayings

Yours and my favorite quotes from the Christian tradition & links to more Christian and Spiritual quotes. Submit your favorite Christian quotes in the guestbook.

Quiz: Free Christian trivia test

Test your knowledge of Christianity one of the largest world religions. Do you know your religious trivia? Good luck and have fun. I'm asking questions about the history of Christianity, the Bible, Christianity in the world today and theology. ...

Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory

This collection of one hundred poems shares messages of praise for Christians while encouraging others to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ. The common thread that links these poems is that people can overcome past troubles to achieve a life o...

Morning Has Broken

Today, March 20, 2009, is the first day of Spring and as I was sitting on my porch listening to the birds sing, I thought about the hymn "Morning Has Broken". This hymn has been an important part of my family as it is sung at joyous occasions like we...

Amazing Grace Performance

I made the video at home and I uploaded the video to God Tube and over 1000 people watched it. It's not perfect (I am my worst critic) but the rendition is unique . I wish I could sing like Whitney or Elvis but I guess I will have to wait for another...

About God 

God in the Bible - quotes

People have their own image of God - yet God presents himself in the Bible in a variety of ways. I thought I'd go back to what's in that book to see the way God is portrayed there.

Does God look like Santa in a robe?

I'm sure, everyone has a quick answer to these questions, ranging from "no one knows" to "it's individually different" to "there is no God". So, maybe it's an interesting experiment to explore our opinions on what God does NOT look like. Many childr...

God Is Closer Than You Think

Have you ever wondered why God sometimes feels so far away? How can he be a "living" God if he never shows up? It's those hard questions that John Ortberg tackles in his book God Is Closer Than You Think.

What is God? IT is male and Female!

I'm not personally invested in believing in a personal God. For me God is something impersonal, all encompassing and in everything. But what do YOU think? This is a religious debate with room for all points of view.

Is God Omniscient ? If so, do we have free will?

If God exists, He is all knowing. That means that in advance he knows what we will do. If He knew yesterday that today I will do the laundry - am I free to NOT do the laundry today? There is a conflict between our assumption that we have free will,...

Bible and Bible study 

Mighty Bible Women

One of my passions is the Bible when I am reading my Bible I feel caught up in the stories. We can learn valuable lessons from these men and women. Join me in this series on women in the Bible. Learn about Ruth a widow who stood by her mother-in-law a...

Bible Study Unlimited: Accessing God's Presence Through His Word

Living in this busy world, we often feel pulled in so many different directions. Sometimes, spending quality time with God gets pushed aside for what feels like more urgent matters. But are they really? Of course not. And our hearts cry out daily for...

Short Bible Lessons

I'm making this page about Short Bible Lessons because it helps me learn and makes me think and mull over the Words of God or as it is put in the Bible I hold each word captive until I know more about it. God's Word is power and I'm finding that out...

My Favorite Scripture Verses

The Bible has many words of encouragement for Christians. I wanted to make a lens including some of my favorite scriptures. I hope you will add yours here as well. When I am feeling discouraged or worried about something, I remember the Bible has th...

What the Bible says about Children!

The purpose of this lense is to equip parents with a Biblical understanding of children. The Bible has much to say about children, including how we are to respond to children, what our attitude should be regarding children and how we are to disciplin...

Discussing specific books / bible verses

Job Session One

Welcome to Session One of my guide to the Book of Job! This session will cover Chapters One to Three. It will include discussion questions, a handout, interactive modules, and my original artwork to illustrate the characters and/or feelings found in...

Deuteronomy 28

I've been thinking about Grandma and Grandpa lately, and how they loved to discuss and debate everything under the sun, from recipes to politics to the best fish bait to the Bible. I was often present during their "discussions." It might have been i...

The Bible on specific topics 

Bible Scriptures For Inspiration

I love to read Bible Scriptures these are some of my favorite Bible verses. They are inspirational and encouraging to me, if I am frustrated or upset they calm me down. Take the time to read some scripture today, you will be glad you did...

Give Thanks to God - Bible Verses of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not just a holiday for parades and turkeys. It is a day to stop and take inventory on all the blessings God has bestowed on you this year. It is a time to get together with your family and your friends, and it is a time to get togethe...

Bible Women Mary Magdalene

This is my continuing series on Bible women. Meet Mary Magdalene who was healed by Jesus and followed him as he taught and healed many. She was there when he was crucified and when he rose again. I like to tell Bible stories using scripture and pi...

Products for and by Christians 

Everything About Easter

Easter is the most important event in Christianity. Everything About Easter helps us getting prepared for Easter, both spiritually and materially. Associated with Easter are symbols that help us visualize the true meaning of it. Everything About Eas...

Christian Personalized Photo Gifts From Disciple Crafts

At DiscipleCrafts.net, we make Christian personalized photo gifts from photos we have taken on our trips, mostly in TN and especially the Smoky Mountains. We match those photos with scriptures we feel best fit the photo. Then using sites such as Zazz...

John 14:6 - The Way and the Truth and the Life

Jesus answered: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." NIV This lens features this well-known verse in 20 different languages, each with a unique design. Scroll down to see more. John 14:6 in Englis...

Salvador Dali - religiously themed surrealistic art

A madman? A genius? A surrealist painter, but also a realist painter. An atheist, but later converted to Roman Catholicism. Despite the many developments in his art, a few threads are constant: Using modern and classic painting techniques Shocking h...

XMas Advent Calendars 2009

We had an advent calendar for a few years when I was small. It had a strange magic. We had a simple advent calendar: just pictures behind the doors, no candy let alone toys. These days advent calendars come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, with sti...

Personal testimony of Grace 

"PRAYER HUSBAND" to "PRAYER HUSBAND"...

(If you are a wife: Please review and tell your Christian, praying husband about this website. Feel free to leave feedback, if you like.) This website gives Biblical, Praying husbands the Scriptures, Sermons, Testimonies, Links, etc. dedicated to he...

The history of Christianity 

History of Christianity

Although by the end of the fourth century the Christian church had been established throughout the Roman Empire, there where still theological as well as geographical tensions within the church. One of these tensions was the question over Jesus' huma...

A World Full Of Gods

This is just about the strangest history book I've ever read - and am likely to read. An exercise in 'postmodern' techniques, it tries to give us a glimpse of what it was like living in the first centuries 'After Christ' when Christianity was first a...

The Book of Kells

According to Huxley, for art to be sacred it must have a metaphysic recognition that brings us closer to a divine reality. By looking at the image we would feel more connected to a divine world, a world only really known to those who have met their e...

About Jesus Christ 

Jesus Christ Superstar

Directed by Norman Jewison and starring Ted Neely, this wonderfully funky 70's rendition reveals the last days of Jesus' life. The film version, released in 1973 was loved and hated, criticized and honored...closely matching the life experiences and...

The Baby Jesus

Bambino is the name given in art to the image of the infant Jesus. Artist depictions of the holy child date back thousands of centuries with the most famous among them being Michelangelo, Filippo Lippi, and Leonardo da Vinci. Browse these artistic int...

Who is Jesus Christ?

The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. His name is Jesus, the Christ. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made...

Increase Your Faith in Jesus Christ

Do you believe in Christ but yet you sometimes feel the need to increase your faith? You are not alone, as Christians we have all felt that way from time to time. This lens provides you with some resources and ideas to help you increase your faith in...

The trial of faith

I'm making this lense about the trial of faith first of all as a follow up lense to my lense on faith for living, but mainly because in life the faith that we have is often put to the test either by Satan, as with Job, or circumstances which come to...

Christian spiritual teachers, saints and comedians 

Anthony De Mello, Christian inspiration from India

Influenced the world through his powerful understanding of the human condition. Through the use of parables and teaching stories, de Mello pointed the way to authentic living. The influence of spiritual traditions outside mainstream Christianity is c...

Christian Comedian Chonda Pierce

Chonda Pierce has been entertaining audiences for more than a decade (as of '08, at least!). She is a comedian, a television hostess and an author of six books. Among comedy, Chonda also loves to sing, and attempts dancing, though she admits to havin...

Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland

Patrick must be the best known of all Patron Saints with parades, parties and craic in his name being celebrated across the globe. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the s...

Saint Francis

The following prayer-the Saint Francis Prayer- is good for us as we show up every day to the front lines of battle to do what we do best every day in the work place. We are not saints-far from it!! But the thoughts of this prayer can be a mantra, an...

Comedian Ken Davis

Ken Davis, a popular Christian comedian, is one of the most sought after family-friendly speakers. He both speaks motivationally and inspirationally, and his comedy is clean and hysterical.

Eagle Rock Ministries - Dimitri and Liliya Nosarev.

  The Eagle Rock Ministries International is Christian outreach of Dimitri and Liliya Nosarev, based in Meridian, ID. Eagle Rock Ministries International was founded in July, 2004 with the  mission to recruit, train and release Kingdom...

Just Ignatian

This pulls together my own thoughts on Ignatian Spirituality and other interesting links on the subject. St Ignatius of Loyola

Saint Patrick's Life

Saint Patrick was born around 373 in Britain, and at the age of 16 he was captured as a slave and taken to Ireland. After about six years as a slave , he was finally able to escape, and return to Britain. He then had a dream, that told him he needed...

Gandhi & Christianity

Gandhi, who's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was born in 1869 in Gujart, and would later go on to be known as the "Great Soul." Gandhi was taught by his father that he needed to respect all religions and many came into his home, however no...

Inspiring book reviews 

Best Edgar Cayce Books

Edgar Evans Cayce (March 18, 1877 - January 3, 1945) was a clairvoyant. He channeled answers to questions on subjects such as health or Atlantis, while in a self-induced trance. For this reason he has been called the sleeping prophet. Though Cayce wa...

Elizabeth Clare Prophet Books

Spiritual teachers are often controversial. Elizabeth Clare Prophet is accused of the usual: not being very scientific, not being clear about her sources (which are after all 'channeled') and ultimately: quarreling in her own circles. None of that m...

Esoteric Mystic Christianity Books

In esoteric Christianity the experience of mystics is taken as the road before each of us: and it's seen as a road of initiation. The idea is basically that when Jesus said that he only spoke in parables for the rabble, he meant it: he meant that he...

Strength out of suffering - France Pastorelli

France Pastorelli tells her moving story: that of a mother, a musician, whose life turned to deep suffering because of heart problems. She turned her illness into a source of deep wisdom. Whether are ill or not, this book will give you insight into t...

Explaining Christianity to kids 

Resurrection Cookies for Easter

"He is risen!" "Cool!" That's not quite the traditional Easter greeting and response, but it's the one we use at our house ever since our rather precocious firstborn gave the "cool" response one Easter morning at our house many years ago. Indeed, th...

Christian practices 

Sunday School Songs

I grew up in the small historic town of Pendleton South Carolina going to the Pendleton Presbyterian Church back in the 50's and 60's. I loved going to Sunday School and especially enjoyed the songs we sang. Our teacher was Mrs. Frances Marti...

Lords Prayer -- After This Manner Therefore Pray Ye

"And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." Luke 11:1 (KJV) As you can see, the Lord is teach us how to pray like H...

Christian Pledge of Allegiance

Where do your allegiances lie? To God and country? Then your pledge of allegiance should include both. Learn about the pledge of allegiance to the Christian Flag and the pledge of allegiance to the Holy Bible.

The Importance of Prayer

Prayer is simply our communication with God. Included in our prayers are words of praise, thanks, worship as well as our requests. In Phillipians 4:6 says, Be anxious for nothing , but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let...

A Personalized Prayer Journal Can Take Your Relationship with God to the Next Level!

"The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]" (James 5:16b AMP). Your prayers count!  But, sometimes developing a disciplined prayer life isn't easy.   Des...

Debating our assumptions about religion 

What are Miracles? a religious debate

? What are Miracles? Are Miracles.... Things that happen, when we didn't expect them to. Things that happen that go against the laws of nature. Things that happen that go against the known laws of nature. Divine gifts to bring us spiritual growth. Spi...

Do Animals Go To Heaven?

Do Animals Go To Heaven? Animals must go to Heaven, or else where is that spirit that animated them while they were alive on earth? We are strongly connected to our pets emotionally, as they become members of our families. They were created as we wer...

We DO have a soul

There is no way to describe what I experience without a soul that transcends the personality. There is something in us which is more than my habits, limitations and combined past. According to Christianity and Islam we each have an immortal soul, tha...

Will Jesus Christ Return in Your Lifetime?

Will Jesus Christ Return in Your Lifetime? I say it IS possible! The Scriptures tell us that no one knows the hour or the time, BUT we will see the signs, and they are showing up now!

The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality

These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share. Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.

Critical Christian Thinking 

Art and Christianity

There is a certain type of elegance to nature, and to all living things. It's almost possible to find a meaning to existence, to find God himself, through the things that He has created. Thus my work could be considered an homage, a tribute to the th...

The Fall of the Walls of Jericho - Myth or Mechanical Resonance?

The Battle of Jericho is one of the more astonishing stories in the Bible. Some guys march around a city, tootle their horns, the walls fall, and they storm in. Of course, scientific thinking proves that story is totally implausible ... or does it?

Speaking in Tongues - Right or Wrong?

I'll start this lens off by saying that I am, by no means, a theologian. I do, however, have experience with "Word of Faith" churches, with living a life without God, and with traditional reformed churches (Presbyterian, to be exact). This lens is no...

Why I'm Against "Name It and Claim It" Theology

I'll start this lens off by saying that I am, by no means, a theologian. I do, however, have experience with "Word of Faith" churches, with living a life without God, and with traditional reformed churches (Presbyterian, to be exact). This lens is no...

The Exodus Discovered! Egypt to Arabia

Evidence of Joseph and Moses in Egypt, Moses flees Egypt to Midian then returns to free the Israelite Slaves. From Rameses to the Red Sea, crossing it on dry land, Chariot Wheels found, encampments in Saudi Arabia, Mount Sinai in Arabia, Altars, tent...

Christian Living 

Gospel Poverty - Simple Living to Help the Poor

Gospel Poverty is a term first coined by our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters is finding greater acceptance among evangelical Christians as well. With all of the talk about the prosperity gospel, Gospel Poverty seeks to bring the Christian life b...

The Greatest Love

I'm making this page about The Geatest Love because valentine's day is just arround the corner and many people will be thinking about love, but will they realize what is the greatest love? The Greek language had three words for "Love"...

Christian Living

Welcome to "Christian Living" a showcase of what I consider to be the very best Christian resources on the internet. There are so many great Christian resources available everywhere these days and the internet is certainly no exception. With this ab...

Folding Palm Crosses, Flowers, and More for Palm Sunday

The cross folded from a Palm Sunday palm frond is a tradition that has been around for many years. Folding your palm is a way to express the Easter story. Jesus came into the town walking over the palms laid down by the people, but one week later die...

Faith for daily living

I'm making this page about faith for daily living, not only because I have placed my faith in Jeus Christ as my personal saviour to save me etrnally from the judgement of God through His sacrifice on the cross for my sins and I know each day that if...

Missionary work 

Short Term Missions

This is a page about the history and importance of Christian short-term missions, along with useful tools and resources to help prepare for an upcoming mission trip. Missions have been a part of Christianity since the Early Church, following the com...

Modern Christianity 

Is Stockpiling Biblical? How should we prepare for the future?

In recent weeks my thoughts have been turning more frequently to the future. It's difficult to avoid hearing about the "economic downturn" and it seems that everyone is talking about it. While I believe things aren't great in our country, I don't bel...

Modern-Day Noah's Ark

Schagen, The Netherlands, has something old under the sun. A seaworthy replica of Noah's Ark, built to approximately one-half of the size specifications given in the Old Testament, has been constructed by Dutch carpenter Johan Huibers. Inside life-si...

Christian inspiration, facts, philosophy and debate

You'll find Christian quotes from the Bible and from Christians here. You'll meet some unique people who interpreted Christianity in ways that may make you look differently on your own life and faith. You'll find books and calendars to further inspir...

Bob Dylan God's Poet

I'm making this page about Bob Dylan, first because he has been dubbed America's poet laureate. (Click the link and read the first article in the link module below). He is a most prolific song writer whose contribution to the 60's folk revival was in...

The End of Reason

The End of Reason is a response by Ravi Zacharias to the "new atheists." In other words, a new group of atheists who are very vocal, and very opinionated about their beliefs. This book was specifically written in response to Sam Harris's book "The En...

Gospel music 

Andrae Crouch

Andrae Crouch is a premiere influence in the world of contemporary gospel music. He was a pioneer in bringing modern rhythms, instrumentation, and harmonies to the black gospel tradition. He also broke racial barriers, as many white Christian artists...

Walter Hawkins

His brother Edwin might be more better known to non-gospel audiences, but the contributions of Walter Hawkins to gospel music are unrivaled. His Love Alive series brought songs that are indispensable to the gospel choir repertoire. His songwriting wa...

Richard Smallwood

Richard Smallwood stands unchallenged in his niche as a gospel songwriter. He brings classical elements to black gospel music in a way that incorporates the best of both traditions. A lot of his music is not for novices, but for experienced singers a...

Directing a Gospel Choir

There's a lot of information on the internet about choir directing, but it's all geared toward the standard, sheet-music-reading type of choir. Those of us who work with gospel choirs know that it takes a different approach to teach and lead...

Entertainment by Christians 

Christian Celebrities & Entertainers

Welcome to the Christian Celebrities & Entertainers Lens Featuring: Amy Grant, Carrie Prejean, Dan Meyer, Elvis Presley, John Schneider, John Tesh, Jonas Brothers, Kirk Cameron, Luke Benward, Miley Cyrus, Stephen Baldwin and Tom DeLay. I appreciate...

Christian Activities Publications

Christian Activities Magazine was first published in October of 1992, but the roots for Christian Activities Publications extend back further than that. In the mid 1980s, publisher Kathryn E. Darden worked at Koinonia Bookstore and Ministries on Musi...

Celtic Christian Music

Most people are at least somewhat familiar with Celtic music, but did you know there is a thriving genre of music known as Celtic Christian music? Some of the most popular Celtic Christian entertainers include: Iona, Ceili Rain, Moya Brennan, Eden'...

Related groups: also religion and spirituality 

Religion and Spirituality Headquarters

Lenses by lensmaster spirituality about religion and spirituality. Included are lenses about Buddhism, Theosophy, Christianity, Spiritual Quotes, Religious tolerance, inspiring spiritual teachers (male and female) and spiritual book tips. Merely my l...

Religious gifts and spiritual products Headquarters

For all your lenses about spiritual gifts and products. Whether for healing, or just religious candles. Whether books or tarot cards... So far we've got gifts for Buddhists and Hindus, Wiccans, Muslims and Christians. Only quality lenses will be...

Buddha & Buddhism Headquarters

Group for lenses about Buddhism: whether Theravada or Mahayana. Criticism of Buddhism is also acceptable, just as debate is. So far we have Buddhist teachers, themes, books and products etc. We could do with information on Theravada Buddhism and Bud...

Interfaith - religious dialogue Headquarters

Group for all lenses about religious dialog - or people who have tried that path of understanding. Included are lenses that share information on spiritual and religious practices that travel across religious traditions (like the midwinter festival th...

Hinduism and Yoga Headquarters

Learn about Hindu customs and the history of yoga. Find out about the temples and pilgrimage sites in Bharat. Get introduced to the sacred scriptures of Hindustan. Lenses about Hinduism and yoga are welcome here.

More by me on squidoo 

Spirituality Squidoo Groups

Just a lensography of all my groups on squidoo. And no: they aren't all about religion and spirituality. There's humor and insomnia as well. And just a bit more about my native land: the Netherlands (aka Holland). Lenses in my groups have a greater...

Spirituality's Lensography of lensographies

What can I say to introduce myself. I'm an online addict who has two spiritual blogs, one spiritual website and so on. I'm interested in Religion, Spirituality, Webdesign, Search Engines (aka Google), Science fiction, Fantasy literature, the environm...