Faith and Inspiration

- FAITH and INSPIRATION -

~ DAILY READINGS ~

God Speaks:

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Daily Inspiring Quotation

NEWS and PUBLICATIONS

DAILY DEVOTIONALS - The right words at the right time

Today's "Our Daily Bread" - [View Calendar/Archive] - Courtesy, Radio Bible Class
Daily Wisdom - [View Calendar/Archive] - Courtesy, Gospel Communications
Today's "Forward Day by Day" - [View Calendar/Archive] - Courtesy, Forward Movement Publications
Today's Catholic Reading and Psalm - [View Calendar/Archive] - Courtesy, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

RELIGIOUS RESOURCES for faith study

What the Bible Says About... - Read what the Bible says about it.
The Bible Gateway - Multiple translations, word/phrase search and more, including audio! Courtesy of Gospel Communications.
Audio Bible - Over 72 hours of audio online!
The Unbound Bible - a collection of searchable Bibles consisting of: 10 English versions, Greek and Hebrew versions (the original Bible languages), 4 ancient versions and 42 versions in other languages!
Bibles in Your Language - Online Bibles in over 140 languages!
All-in-One Biblical Resources Search -
Bible Studies - A great study resource
New Testament Gateway - a web directory of internet resources related to the New Testament
Internet Christian Library -
Sermon Central - Planning a sermon? Or, just want some good Christian reading? Search over 60,000 sermons and illustrations by topic or keyword!
Christian Literature on the Internet -
The Catholic Encyclopedia - information on Catholic interests, action and doctrine.
Moments with God - a collection of inspiring, animated messages
Finding the Way Back to Mayberry - Sunday School teachers, please note: This is an inspirational study program, based upon themes from "The Andy Griffith Show", complete with class summaries and lesson plans!
Christian Origins - from the PBS Frontline special, From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians

FAITHS and DENOMINATIONS

Christian (Selected mainstream denominations)

Other Faiths - General Information about...

INSPIRATION - Items to encourage and motivate

The List - A TRUE STORY - Simple gestures can have a profound and lasting impact on others.
Heaven Scent - Does God smell like rain? Read this (verified) true account and decide for yourself!
An Interview with God - This says it all
The Dime - God works in mysterious ways
The Test - a heartwarming story about integrity
Desiderata - a timeless formula for personal peace
The Man in the Glass - a short poem about self-respect
Man's Search for Meaning - by Viktor Frankl - Inspiration from his horrific experiences in a Nazi concentration camp
The Star Thrower - by Loren Eiseley - a different way to look at the world
Think Different - a classic ad from Apple Computers. "Here's to the crazy ones..."
Seven Days in Cuba - Emily J. Minor of the Palm Beach Post spent a week in Cuba; not at a resort, but living among the people. A powerful story, masterfully told. Regardless of your feelings about the Elian Gonzalez case, it will open your eyes.
Whites Crossing - a book by my friend and Sprint retiree, Don Rowland

TRIBUTES to heroes and interesting people

I Wish You Could Know - dedicated to emergency services and law enforcement personnel
Tributes to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers:
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial - Washington, DC
- The Final Inspection - author unknown
- The Monument by George Hahn, Retired Sergeant, LAPD
Dave Thomas - a tribute to "America's favorite hamburger cook"
Bob Hope - a tribute to a great entertainer

MISCELLANEOUS SITES and INFO

CrossSearch - an online directory of Christian websites
Internet for Christians - Help and advice for Christian Web-surfers
Web cameras in Jerusalem, Israel -
- The Western Wall - a view of the sacred Western Wall
- MessiahCam - Two LIVE VIDEO cameras: The Golden Gate East Wall and the Ascension Chapel on the Mount of Olives. (If link fails, click here.)
Bible Story Animations - Animations, screensavers and more!
The Shroud of Turin - Millions believe it is the cloth that wrapped Christ's crucified body. Is it a holy relic or an eleborate hoax? Read the latest research and examine the Shroud for yourself!