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christianb
Male, 43 - St. Charles, MO, United States

Purity Rings: The Real Deal with Having One

Posted on November 21, 2009 - 4:42 PM  
Tagged as: Church formsChristian ringspurity rings
Purity is said to have made a comeback, and what better way to express your vow for purity than with precious purity rings. With popular young celebrities proclaiming their vows to stay pure until they get married, namely the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Jordin Sparks, purity rings have gained the spotlight and becoming a popular choice for a good majority of teenagers.

Purity rings are also called chastity rings. Most of the time, these types of rings have sayings that are engraved in them to help remind and encourage the wearer about his promise to himself. Some of the common sayings include, “True Love Waits,” and “One Love One Love.” Wearing purity rings came about during the 1990s where it was used to encourage young people from engaging in premarital sex. Even until today, they are still considered as popular and still used by most people.

Chastity rings are usually worn on the ring finger of the left hand by a person who has decided to commit to purity until marriage. Other times, they are worn as necklaces around the neck. Despite the influence of movies and television, the concept of chastity is slowly gaining popularity again. Teens and kids who want to showcase their individuality and commit to their faith or simply just decided to remain celibate until marriage will find having purity rings as a good way to get their message across. This will separate them from their peers who freely give into sex without much thought of the possible consequences.

Purity rings are made to be worn by both men and women. They are perfect for letting people know about your commitment and reminding yourself about your vow to celibacy. Most people, when they hear the term “purity rings,” the initial reaction would be a person abstaining from sex. However, there are actually different kinds of promise rings.

Some women and men, who were sexually active at a young age, opt to wear a purity ring to signify a “second virginity” promise. Most of them use this to remind themselves that they did once cross the mark, now they want to set it right and wait for the right person. It may not be possible to change what a person has done in the past, but it is possible to pick up the pieces and start again.

Another kind of promise ring is one worn to signify abstinence from substance abuse or drugs. People who have suffered from bouts of alcoholism or drug issues wear these rings to remind themselves to be sober and to keep away from instances that might temp them to go back to their problems. It’s not just alcohol and drugs, it could be any other addicting habit like gambling or food addiction and other sexual addictions that individuals are facing.

Purity rings have definitely made a pronounced return these past few years. No matter what reason the person has for wearing such rings, it is still a good thing. Assuming that the intentions are good and pure, wearing purity rings are the best way to signify that you have overcome and still fighting to overcome your addictions. It is the best way to conquer hurdles in today’s life.
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Chris
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Christian Bracelets: speaking your Faith in Silence

Posted on November 21, 2009 - 4:37 PM  
Tagged as: Christian braceletsChristian jewelryChristian necklaces
It is possible to proclaim your faith and belief in God without having to utter a single word; just use Christian bracelets. It can showcase a strong statement and let people know about how you feel with your beliefs. It also shows them how proud you are of your faith. Some of these bracelets have different engravings showcasing that the owner is a Christian and has faith in a higher being. Christian bracelets have many uses, one of which is that it opens up the doors of evangelism. Most people wearing their bracelets will find themselves approached by people and often asked what the engravings in the bracelets mean.

Christian bracelets are interesting to have especially if you are looking to make a statement with the jewelry that you wear. As mentioned, most of these bracelets have engravings that say something about their Christian faith. Some of the most popular ones include the Ten Commandments, or any popular or meaningful Bible scripture. It can also be an acronym, like the infamous, “WWJD” (What would Jesus Do?). Apart from that, their design can also be a good way to attract people’s attention.

Christians usually get approached by people who are interested to find out what the bracelets mean. This opens up an opportunity to showcase their faith. Some people even ask why they are so bold in brandishing their Christianity. Christian wearers will often see this as a chance to bring someone closer to God or at least open up the pathway for other people to know about the Lord as long as they are willing to listen. It is important to understand that you can act as a witness for somebody that might need the Lord’s guidance. You can just imagine the blessing that you can give to someone, just because you are wearing Christian bracelets.

Christian bracelets are great pieces of jewelry to have for you or to give out as a gift for someone special. There are two major places that you can check out that sell this great piece of jewelry. You can either check them out in retail shops or local jewelry shops, or you can buy them from the Internet.

Usually, if you buy these bracelets from local stores, you will find a whole host of them. Ideally, however, you should buy from local Christian organizations. Most of the time, the money that these stores or shops get from selling their products goes to projects that will help expand the church of the Lord. Thus, the money that you use to buy this beautiful jewelry will go into the Lord’s mission work. It means you are helping people in more ways than one.

Your second option when buying Christian bracelets is to get them from the Internet. There are plenty of legitimate Internet shops that sell them. All you need to do is view them in the gallery and choose the one you like. Pick the right size of your finger and then order them. The good thing about going online is that there are shops that can allow you to customize your bracelets. Some even provide discounts especially if the holiday season is fast approaching.

One of the best ways to witness and exhibit your faith in God is by buying and wearing your own Christian bracelets. When people see you wearing your faith boldly, it helps further advance the cause and movement of God’s kingdom.
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Chris
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Looking To Help Your Bible Knowledge? Reviews of the Top Bible Help Books

Posted on May 30, 2009 - 3:28 AM  
For those of you who are looking for some very good Bible aids so as to help you understand and interpret our Bible, here is a list of some of the absolute best aids on this subject matter.

In these Bible aids you will find every single verse of the Bible properly interpreted for you when you are having a hard time in deciphering what a particular Scripture verse may mean. For those of you who are serious in your study of Scripture, each one of these aids are truly indispensable.

1. "The Illustrated Guide to Biblical History" by Kendell Easley

This book is for those who need an overview of the history of the Christian faith. The topic is presented in a very easy-to-understand and follow manner. With this book, you can easily locate characters and events in the right sequence as they occurred in the Bible. Colored photographs and maps are also included in this edition so it is easy to grasp the incredible events that are narrated in the Bible.

2. "The Three-In-One Bible Reference Companion" by Thomas Nelson

This is one of my favorite Bible reference guides. The book is a combination concordance, contains a topic index and glossary of terms. Each word entry contains a definition and the particular Bible verse where it can be found. This is a book that makes it easy for you to browse through topics as these are arranged in an alphabetical order. All of the most important words listed in the Bible are in this book.

3. "Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary" edited by Trent Butler

This Bible reference book, which was first published in 1991, has become one of the fastest selling aid. This edition contains definitions on the main words that can be found in the Bible, 600 colored photographs, illustrations and charts. It also contains updated archaeological information in different excavation sites in Jerusalem and a very thorough and very complete Bible dictionary.


4. "Holman Bible Handbook" by David Dockery

This book provides information on all 66 books of the Bible as well as good commentary on all key themes and sections. This book also includes full-color photos, illustrations, charts and maps of events that are narrated in the Scriptures. Everything presented in a nice and easy to understand format that is appropriate even for beginners. This kind of reference tool will help readers learn more about the Bible and using this would save you years of research that you may want to do yourself.

You can buy any of these books at our Christian Bookstore and also get 15% off retail on Christian books.

Getting My Feet Wet Here

Posted on May 30, 2009 - 3:23 AM  
Just like to welcome myself to the community, looking forward to seeing what this is all about. I am a Christian and will be talking about christian books and look forward to discussing my favorite music collection.

I have well over 100 book reviews I will be adding over the next few months. Feel free to stop by and add your own comments and reviews. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

God bless,

Chris
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