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Many pentecostal churches teach that speaking in tongues is a heavenly language, the tongues of angels. Is this what the Bible shows? Where does this teaching originate from?

The Greek words used in the New Testament for tongues, when used in relation to speaking, simply meant language. The Greek glossa means tongue, language, and the verb laleo means to speak, producing the word glossolalia. This always refered to an earthly or known language.

There is only one verse in the Bible that mentions the tongues of angels. It is 1 Corinthians 13:1(KJV) Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. Is Paul really saying that he speaks in the tongues of angels? This verse needs to be viewed in context and also in relation to the translation from the Greek. The word that has been translated to though when translated and used in over 95% of all other places in the New Testament, has been more correctly translated to if. Other Versions of the Bible do translate this correctly to if I spoke in the tongues men and angels.

Regardless of this mistranslation, merely reading the following verses clearly reveal that Paul is speaking rhetorically, as had he been speaking literally he would be boasting that he understood all mysteries and knew everything, which we know is not the case. These verses read 1 Corinthians 13:2-3 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Paul is emphatically expressing his desire that the people should demonstrate love, generosity and charity, the important fruits of the spirit, because without these everything else becomes void. He is showing that love is the most important characteristic that Gods people need to express in all aspects of their lives and their ministries. He is not saying that he really can speak in the tongues of angels and has all knowledge.

Isnt speaking in tongues used to edify ourselves?

It should be noted that all of the gifts of the spirit that God gave were related to building up the church. Evangelism, prophesying, teaching, preaching and speaking in tongues to reach the surrounding nations and rest of the world with the gospel message were all gifts to edify the church.

Paul writes 1 Corinthians 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. Many preachers use this verse to prove that we should speak in tongues to edify ourselves and build up our faith. Is this what Paul is really saying? If we again look at this verse in context it can be seen that Paul is in fact rebuking the church at Corinth for their misuse of the gift of speaking in tongues, and telling them that it is of no use whatsoever if they speak in tongues and no one around them understands them. He says that prophesying is far more important, as that will build up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5-7 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

He continues on to say that they may as well be speaking into the air. 1 Corinthians 14:9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. These words are far removed from encouraging them to edify themselves? The whole purpose of his message was to encourage them to stop being self-centered and work on doing things that would build up the church.

The Bible makes it clear that speaking in tongues was for the purpose of witnessing to people in their own languages that they could understand and not speaking where noone knew the meaning of the words being spoken. 1 Corinthians 14:11-12 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

All Bible references are from the King James Version.

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Since his third place finish at the Augusta National in the Masters on April 9th, Tiger Woods has not played. Since the passing of Tigers father Earl Woods, things have been more of a reality check for the PGA's Megastar. Tiger Woods does,however, intend on playing at the US Open between the 15th-18th of June.

Tuesday Tiger Woods was just outside Little Rock, at the Alotian Club where he made his first appearance that was related to golf. Woods was giving to his younger fan base, as there was a clinic for the Inaugural Jackson T. Stephens Charitable Golf Tournament. Children from the Stephens supported charities watched and listened to this golf, great as he offered advice to young golfers on the mechanics of swings.

Tiger did play a round of golf in N.Y. at the famous Winged Foot Course located in Mamaroneck, N.Y., which is a very good indication that he intends on attending the late June event. Tiger definitely feels that his game needs work, and this is as good a place as any to start the process, of rebuilding his confidence.

Tiger knows as well as anyone, you must drive well at the US OPEN, there is no margin for error, and the roster of contestants is tough. Taking time off for the mourning of his father on the third of May 2006, gave Tiger Woods some rust, he knows it and plans on fixing it. Not only does he need work on his driving, his irons are in need of a serious distance check as well. All part of his master plan, we can be sure of this. Look forward to seeing Tiger on the course, and making the crowd happy.

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One of the most common objections to investing in LTCi is that some folks feel that they will probably never use the policy since they are in pretty good health now, and they don't want to waste money on something that will never actually be put to use.

So a good question to ask is: What evidence is there that LTCi is a wise and sound investment?

To answer that question, consider this:

Would you consider auto liability insurance a wise investment for a person that has assets that need protection? If so, why?

Isn't it because a good auto liability policy can help protect against financial ruin in the case of a major accident? Now we aren't talking about minor fender benders here. Even though they can cost a few thousand dollars to repair, the real threat to a person's financial assets would be a major accident where individuals are seriously hurt and may require extremely expensive medical treatment, perhaps even for a long period of time. Such treatment can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and so it is clear that a comprehensive auto liability policy can help protect against such a major financial threat.

Do you have such an auto insurance policy for each vehicle you own?

Would you consider having a home owners insurance policy a wise investment? If so, why?

Isn't it because a good home owners policy can help protect against major damage to your home from fire, flood, and other disasters? Since a person's home is often their most valuable physical asset, it only makes sense to protect yourself against financial ruin that could arise if you had to pay to completely replace your home after a major catastrophe. Such an expense could easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Do you currently have home owners insurance?

If you see the wisdom in investing in both an auto and home insurance policy, what are the odds that you will have to use either of them to protect against a major financial threat in your lifetime? One in a hundred? One in fifty?

Well, according to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, the facts are that the odds that a person that is now 65 years of age will need some form of long term care is very significant. Here is a quote from their website: "About 60 percent of individuals over age 65 will require at least some type of long-term care services during their lifetime. Over 40 percent will need care in a nursing home for some period of time.....It is difficult to predict how much or what type of care any one person might need. On average, someone age 65 today will need some long-term care services for three years. Service and support needs vary from one person to the next and often change over time. Women need care for longer (on average 3.7 years) than do men (on average 2.2 years). While about one-third of today's 65-year-olds may never need long-term care services, 20 percent of them will need care for more than five years."

Since a three year stay in a nursing home fifteen years from now will most likely cost just under a million dollars for a couple age 65, it can spell financial ruin for many folks who have worked hard to save carefully all their lives.

Now consider that if you can see the wisdom in investing in auto and home insurance in order to protect your financial plans and goals, doesn't it make sense to complete the circle of financial asset protection by adding long term care insurance, since the odds of your having to use it at some point in your life is so much greater than almost any other kind of insurance you may own?

If so, keep in mind that you can't get auto insurance to cover a major accident AFTER the accident has already happened, if you didn't have the insurance beforehand. Likewise, you can't wait to invest in home insurance until your home is actually on fire and burning down, and expect to be covered.

In a similar vein, the time to invest in LTCi is when you are healthy enough to be able to qualify and keep the rates low.

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Duane Lipham is a Certified Long Term Care(CLTC) consultant. You can get more free information, news and articles regarding long term care and aging at The Long Term Care Consumer Guide website and The Long Term Care Review Blog.

Monitor your blood sugar with freestyle glucometer at least twice (preferably three times) a day - before meals. Before breakfast, lunch, dinner or before your evening snack (about 9 pm). Bring these numbers to your doctor.

Take your medication correctly - read and following directions, watch expiration dates, pay attention to any warning labels. Read food labels - the first thing to look at is SERVING SIZE. Then look at the carbohydrate per serving . Look also at the fat and calories, if appropriate. Do NOT look at the grams of sugar!

Eat at regular times - try to stay within 1 hour each day of the usual meal times. Learn the carbohydrate count of foods in the portions you commonly use. Use measuring cups for cereals, pasta, rice, soups and beans. Count out a serving of crackers, pretzels, chips and nuts. Consider how carbohydrates break down in your system, not just the quantity of carbs in your diet.

Make better selections when dining out. Eat smaller portions, ask for the food to be prepared in wine, not oil, order salad dressing on the side and dip and dip your fork. Avoid "sugar free" desserts and have a bite of a regular dessert.

Exercise - with your doctor's approval, do some type of daily walking, biking, swimming, dancing or aerobics. The best time to exercise is generally about 30-60 minutes AFTER breakfast or dinner.

Examine your feet daily - do this with a mirror after you bathe. Always wear proper fitting shoes. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Don't forget about your heart! People with diabetes must maintain good body weight, exercise and decrease the saturated fats in their diet.

Know your A1c Hemoglobin number - this is the measurement of sugar over the past three months which tells the degree of control of your diabetes. If you have any questions or concerns about any of this information, please check with your doctor to determine the best advice for you.

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Asbestos was used extensively in various industries during the 1900's. This is primarily because of the fact that asbestos has a high tensile strength and that it is fire and heat proof. However, people today are beginning to find out about the price of using such a substance. One of the worst things that people can get from exposure to asbestos is mesothelioma.

What exactly is mesothelioma? It is actually a form of cancer which almost always results from exposure to asbestos. The problem with mesothelioma is that the symptoms do not appear until 20-50 years after exposure to asbestos. Because of this, you might have some trouble bringing those responsible for the illness to justice. Getting an attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma is quite essential if you want to succeed in your quest.

Today there are more than 600,000 litigants involved in asbestos cases in the US. Consequently, a lot of lawyers, whether capable or not, attempt to gather as many clients as they can in order to get their hands on some cold cash. This means that you really need to examine many an attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma in order to find one that can actually help you.

What qualities should you look for when getting an attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma?

1) Experience - you need an attorney who has enough experience in dealing with a case like yours. "Experience" here refers to the number of asbestos litigation cases that the lawyer has handled, not to the number of years that he has had the label "Attorney-At-Law". By getting an experienced attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma, you will have a number of advantages. For one thing, an experienced attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma knows his or her way around the courtroom and will thus be able to find you the type of solution you want. It is also the case that inexperienced lawyers will not be able to meet all of your needs as a client. By getting an experienced attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma, you will be able to find someone who can understand you situation and who knows exactly what to do to comfort you and help you.

2) Know-how - The best thing that experience can be combined with would be knowledge. Knowledge enables a person to truly find solutions to problems. When you think about it, the only reason you are actually hiring a lawyer anyway is because he or she knows more about the law than you do. If you knew as much as the lawyer did, would you be spending to hire an attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma? You need to make sure that the attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma you hire will actually know how to defend you. Experience may give layers the gut instinct that allows them to survive in critical situations, but know-how is what they use when their instincts take over.

What should you do next? Here are some things you should remember:

1) Get a proper medical exam - even if you have found the best attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma, if you have no proper proof of the illness then you have no case. It is actually best if you get an attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma even if all you have is a suspicion. The attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma you get will require you to get a thorough medical exam to see if you do have the illness in question.

2) Negotiate fees - some lawyers base their fees on how big a case they think yours is. Before signing a contract, you should definitely try to negotiate your fees properly. Consider the various expenses that you may face and do try to make sure that everything you pay the attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma you hire is properly accounted for. Another issue that you should definitely address would be the issue of payment. There are lawyers which will allow you to defer payments until the end of the case. This will help you concentrate on the case and not on the bills. However, you should also realize a debt is still a debt, especially if you sign for it. You need to make sure that the attorney for asbestos cancer or mesothelioma you get is honest enough to at least charge you the right amount.

If you are looking to register a trademark, you may be wondering if there is a free way to make sure someone else doesn't already have it. Well, that is both a yes and a no. There is no shortage of sites that can do a quick search without a charge.

However, you will need to do a thorough search to be really sure that the name is available. The first step may be being sure you understand what a trademark is in the first place. A trademark is defined as a word or unique name, phrase, symbol, logo, image, design, or may be combinations of these different elements that distinctively identify the service or product you offer to customers; this distinguishes a particular company from their competitors.

Basically, what this boils down to is a symbol or name that identifies your business and keeps it protected from competitors. Also, it makes it illegal for anyone to copy your item without your permission. This is actually enforceable by the government.

The internet is a great tool to use when looking for a free trademark search and is very widely used. You can even use sites that will show you existing trademarks so you know what has already been taken versus coming up with one just to be disappointed that someone else already had your great idea.

Here are a couple of places to perform a free trademark search to see if the trademark you are thinking of is already taken.

The USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office - has a website where you can do searches of existing federal trademarks on file. While you are bumping around on the site, check out the depository and download it for later reference. There is also a spot where you can look at a list of goods that can be trademarked.

For example, you cannot trademark a banana, but when you make it a Chiquita, it has been trademarked. It is a good all around site to start with. There is a fact sheet of sorts for the facts of trademarks. Be aware, however, that there are some holes in the site.

For example, if the trademark is on the state level, it will not be on the federal website. Also, the search engine within the site is not intelligent, that is, it does not look for spelling variations, synonyms, word placement and the like. You will have to do that on your own.

The Secretary of States' websites are also worth visiting. Check to see if your state offers a database that is searchable online. Chances are though, this will not include the federal database, or common law databases. Check to see if it is updated regularly and if the search is intelligent to help aid you in your quest.

You can also check the Yellow Pages online. Simply enter the name of a business and leave the rest of the fields blank. This will perform a nationwide search of the name you put in. This is going to be like the United States Patent and Trademark Office site in that the search engine is not intelligent and any variations would have to be put in manually.

By taking advantage of the free trademark searches online, you can gather all kinds of information that may prove useful in your endeavor to register a trademark. If you are not satisfied with what you have come up with, you can also hire a privet company or an attorney.

This is also a good option if you find you do not have the time to search every spelling or word placement variation on several sites. They will be able to perform this detailed search for you for a cost.

You can easily file for a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. They are going to make sure there are no trademarks already existing that are similar or exactly like the one you are wising to register. Keep in mind though, that they are not there for the new applicants, but to protect the integrity of existing trademarks.

If the trademark you are trying to file has a resemblance to one already on file, the application will be denied and you will have to start over and submit a new one. This could take months to know if your application has been approved or not, that is why it is so important to do your home work ahead of time.

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The "six-pack" has now become the ultimate "show-piece" of a top-notch physique. And for good reason: As the level of obesity continues to rise, a lean abdomen becomes more rare.

And what is rare will always be considered attractive.

Naturally, we are all searching for the best ab exercise. Late night infomercials promise a lean flat stomach in just six minutes a day.

But you had to know it wasn't that easy.

Still you have to wonder if maybe there's a better way. Let's be honest: The sit-up is a terrible exercise. When performed with strict form, it's a little better but it's still a poor choice if your end goal is work the ab muscles.

The crunch is a little better, but still leaves much to be desired. Until recently, trainers everywhere were stuck with sit-ups and crunches. But one man changed all that and invented a far more effective exercise.

The reason sit-ups and crunches suck

Traditional sit-ups don't work the ab muscles. Instead, they tend to work the hip flexors.

Let me demonstrate:

I want you to make a fist. Focus on squeezing the fist as tight as you can. If you truly squeeze as hard as you can, you'll notice that your biceps will tense up as well.

This is an interesting phenomenon.

When you tense a muscle, the surrounding muscles tense up as well. When trying to isolate the ab muscles this is a problem.

You see, when you do a sit-up or a crunch your ab muscles tense up. But this in turn also activates your hip flexor muscles.

Your hip flexor muscles will overpower your ab muscles and you will never truly exhaust your abs. Luckily, there's a solution.

Try this:

Flex your bicep. Now flex your tricep on the same arm. Now flex your bicep and your tricep (on the same arm) at the same time.

You CANNOT do it. This is because these muscles are antagonistic pairs. When one muscle is flexed the other must be relaxed. Now, the antagonistic muscle of the hip flexor is the hamstring. When the hamstring is tensed the hip flexor must be relaxed.

So how do we flex the hamstring while working the abs?

Enter Professor Vladimir Janda inventor of the Janda Sit-up. Janda discovered that you can disengage the hip flexors by working with a partner. Simply get in the sit-up position feet flat on the floor.

Have a partner place his/her hands on your calves. Now, pull on your partner's hands as if you were trying to drag your feet closer to your butt. Your partner should resist. Now, continue to try and drag your feet towards your butt and with your partner still resisting try to sit-up.

A lot harder, right?

If you can't manage even a single rep then start at the top of the movement and work out lowering your torso as slowly as possible.

But What If You Don't Have A Partner?

Odds are, you won't have a partner available to hold your calves. But don't worry, I have a solution. And best of all, this solution does NOT involve buying any over-priced ab gizmos.

I'm going to give you a battle-tested, simple solution and all you need is an ordinary, household broomstick!

Here's what you do:

Put the broomstick across the frame of a doorway and (while in a sit-up position) hold the broom with your calves.

Pull on the broomstick with your calves to flex your hamstrings and then go through the sit-up motion.

Many people can only do a few Janda sit-ups at first. But continue to work hard at the "Janda" and you will see noticeable strength gains in about two weeks.

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Matt Marshall is the author of the Home Workout Report. To see this article with actual pictures that demonstrate the exercise, visit http://www.averagewhitedude.com/the-day-the-sit-up-died/22/