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The Prayer Shawl: Yesterday and Today
The prayer shawl, known as the tallit in the Jewish community, is an intricate part of Judaica and the Jewish religion. Here is a look at prayer shawls of yesterday and today and the giving of the tallit as a gift to commemorate the major moments in the life of a young man or woman. History of the Prayer Shawl The prayer shawl began its life as the Jewish tallit and was originally worn by men in ancient... (posted by Barbara 2 years 93 days ago.)
The prayer shawl, known as the tallit in the Jewish community, is an intricate part of Judaica and the Jewish religion. Here is a look at prayer shawls of yesterday and today and the giving of the tallit as a gift to commemorate the major moments in the life of a young man or woman. History of the Prayer Shawl The prayer shawl began its life as the Jewish tallit and was originally worn by men in ancient... (posted by Barbara 2 years 93 days ago.)
How to Tell if It's Real Mother of Pearl or Just Pretty Plastic
Mother of pearl is incredibly popular in the Middle East, making it a huge part of many of our most popular Holy Land gifts. That very popularity has done what greed and the desire for profit usually do, however, and encouraged many mother of pearl retailers to begin manufacturing "fake" mother of pearl (iridescent plastic) and market it as the real thing. So how can you tell when it's real... (posted by Barbara 2 years 93 days ago.)
Mother of pearl is incredibly popular in the Middle East, making it a huge part of many of our most popular Holy Land gifts. That very popularity has done what greed and the desire for profit usually do, however, and encouraged many mother of pearl retailers to begin manufacturing "fake" mother of pearl (iridescent plastic) and market it as the real thing. So how can you tell when it's real... (posted by Barbara 2 years 93 days ago.)
How Akiane Convinced the World She Wasn't Crazy
Have you ever heard of Akiane, the child prodigy who's been setting the world on its ear since she was four? Akiane is a magnificent example of the hand of God in our lives, but there are many who don't see it that way. As a matter of fact, there are many who she was just another rambling lunatic when she first made her splash on the world. One blog post asked, "[Is] Akiane Kramarik inspired by God or just... (posted by Barbara 2 years 93 days ago.)
Have you ever heard of Akiane, the child prodigy who's been setting the world on its ear since she was four? Akiane is a magnificent example of the hand of God in our lives, but there are many who don't see it that way. As a matter of fact, there are many who she was just another rambling lunatic when she first made her splash on the world. One blog post asked, "[Is] Akiane Kramarik inspired by God or just... (posted by Barbara 2 years 93 days ago.)
Even if Your Marriage is Broken, Christian Marriage Books Can Help You Pick Up the Pieces
How physically fit is your marriage? Getting married is easy, but keeping a marriage going is hard work-especially when we've got Hollywood out there spreading stories about love, romance and happily ever after and conveniently forgetting to mention what happens when the prince gets Cinderella back to the castle! The illusions Hollywood and the booming romance... (posted by Barbara 2 years 195 days ago.)
How physically fit is your marriage? Getting married is easy, but keeping a marriage going is hard work-especially when we've got Hollywood out there spreading stories about love, romance and happily ever after and conveniently forgetting to mention what happens when the prince gets Cinderella back to the castle! The illusions Hollywood and the booming romance... (posted by Barbara 2 years 195 days ago.)
How to Choose Trendy Christian Gifts for Your Teen
Honestly, is there anyone harder to shop for than a teenager? Caught up in the life and death drama that always accompanies those teenage years, coupled with the stress of attempting to define themselves as both individuals and Christians, today's teens are under a lot of pressure. It's important to find a gift for them that will help them become the men and women of God they're going to be. Don't... (posted by Barbara 2 years 195 days ago.)
Honestly, is there anyone harder to shop for than a teenager? Caught up in the life and death drama that always accompanies those teenage years, coupled with the stress of attempting to define themselves as both individuals and Christians, today's teens are under a lot of pressure. It's important to find a gift for them that will help them become the men and women of God they're going to be. Don't... (posted by Barbara 2 years 195 days ago.)
Meet Artist, Teacher and Poet Akiane, the Child Prodigy with an Amazing Heart
In this world there are some people who struggle to find their way from a very young age. Most of us fall into that category. Every once in a while, however, someone comes along who has blessed by God with a gift, a soul that seems to see and know things beyond their years. This is the story of Akiane Kramarik, a young woman with an amazing gift. "I teach and they run away,"... (posted by Barbara 2 years 218 days ago.)
In this world there are some people who struggle to find their way from a very young age. Most of us fall into that category. Every once in a while, however, someone comes along who has blessed by God with a gift, a soul that seems to see and know things beyond their years. This is the story of Akiane Kramarik, a young woman with an amazing gift. "I teach and they run away,"... (posted by Barbara 2 years 218 days ago.)
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