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- Easy Methods To Prepare Your Daughter For Her First Holy Communion - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Brandy PriceA child's first communion is a noteworthy moment for a lot of Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. When preparing for this important ...
Views: 1256 - Is Life Pointless And Futile? Here Is A Possible Point - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from David SamuelMany people get the feeling that everything in life is just an empty waste of time, totally futile. So much of our time spent on empty interactions, work to make money just to pay taxes and survive, etc. is just a waste of time an effort, given the inevitable end. This is a very depressing ...
Views: 8899(2 votes) - Why it is important to embrace life's Spiritual struggles! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from karen mc dermottWhy it is important to embrace life’s spiritual struggles “If there is no struggle, there is no progress” Fredrick Douglass It is really important to embrace life’s struggles. Just as we embrace the good times we must also learn to embrace and move forward from the tough ...
Views: 1322 - Believing Creates Magical Results - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Fawn O'ConnorWe’ve all heard the phrase – “I’ll believe it when I see it.” I would like for you to consider another phrase that I learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer,which has become important to me. “I’ll see it when I believe it.” Our belief system controls how we conduct our lives. If we could only understand and ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - How to live a life of trust. - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesI hate, hate it when the church service is about to begin, and I need to visit the ladies room. Never fails. Hubby leads his blind wife to the entrance and waits for me. I usually make my way out with no problem. Sometimes I take a while because I chat with friends—girl stuff, you know. And ...
Views: 973 - What Every Parent Really Ought To Learn About Their Daughter's First Communion Preparation - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Dawn VegaA child's first communion is a great moment for most Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. To participate, you'll want to purchase the ...
Views: 938 - Heart Rules Them All... - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Jacob GeorgeIntelligence of Heart –III/III HEART RULES… A couple of days ago I had an important official meeting to attend. I had planned very well to reach before time for the said one. But due to some urgent personal requirement I was delayed , but I knew I could be on time if I drove fast. There was ...
Views: 884 - Mountain Faith - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from Wendy LockhartTonight during my church midweek service, I read the following quote by Michelangelo on a church brochure: "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." It immediately caught my attention ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Farewell to Margaret-a time to reflect - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Vincent TreacySadly, my sister Margaret died on Monday 13th May 2013. I didn't want to write this into my blog when it happened but I thought about it and then I felt it was right to put the following. One of the sad facts about life is that from the moment we're born we start a journey towards our death. ...
Views: 1117 - Samhuiin: Invocation Of A Druid Ritual: Fire Festival - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Ian ScottIt's that time of the year again when Witches in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate the first of the winter festivals - Samhuinn. (pronounces sow-in) In the Northern Hemisphere it is Beltaine - both of which are fire festivals. Bonfires were lit on hilltops to celebrate the gathering of the ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Have Faith In The New Day - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontHave Faith in the New Day We’ve all had questions to which we’ve all asked for answers! In fact, in many ways one might actually see life itself as a journey of questions and answers; though, of course we know that it is so much more than that! Sometimes an answer we need seems well beyond ...
Views: 1230 - Father, Daughter, and God: A Great Team - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Olga Vladi(New York, NY)—The modern father-daughter relationship as explored through the painful reality of a terminal illness is vividly captured in the new inspirational and spiritual book “A New View of an Old Horizon” by Dena Bedsole. In her book, Ms. Bedsole describes how her life had been pretty ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - How to keep a pure heart - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Janet Perez Eckles“Quick, Honey,” I said, “get your shoes in the closet, and make sure the remote controls aren’t all over the place.” The videographer from a local TV network affiliate was about to arrive. And the clips were to be used as part of my intro as I keynoted an event. So I dashed around to and ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - A Miracle On The Way To Work - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Brenda StephensFriday, March 9.2012 I was on my way to work. I left home about 7:40am. I take the same route: Morningwood Drive to Cashell Ct, turn right then left on Bowie Mill Road. Turn left at Muncaster Mill Road and then a quick right on Needwood Road. Needwood Road has a small lake and I always take ...
Views: 1203 - Only Believe-Relationship With God - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheThere is no any other path apart from, "Only believe and it will happen." Let's be sincere, there is a difference between knowing God and having a personal relationship with God. Majority of us only know God. We know that God helps us when we are in trouble and that why most of us will only ...
Views: 907 - Navratri 2013 - Navratri 2013 Dates and History of Navratri - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Sachin GuptaNavratri festival, dedicated to Goddess Shakti, is the festival of nine divine nights and is considered to be one of the most important festivals in India for Hindus. Goddess Shakti manifests herself in three different dimensions as Goddess Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga. It is celebrated two times ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Things Take Time. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Carly CooperBy nature, people are impatient. Our modern technology and conveniences have just made us want what we want, yesterday! On one had, our impatience is a good thing. It means we believe that what we want is attainable and doable. On the other hand, it can make us question whether we’re on the ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Get a pardon and get a different life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from jade willsmithA lot of people in Canada like to proceed to the America for much better living. Some of them tend not to confront any risk in doing so but people having criminal records underneath their name in Canada are totally dissalowed in The us. Will this imply a charged individual who has accomplished ...
Views: 1063 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix of Insurance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahFirst, let's just start with a review of what the matrix is and why you are still in it. STILL IN THE MATRIX If your outer world isn’t what you’d like it to be, that means you are still in the matrix. The matrix is a set of beliefs that you were taught by your society and outer world ...
Views: 1232 - Constant Change, Faithful Choices - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontLiving in a universe with constant change Faithful Choices Did you ever think that it was your choice to be here on this earth, just as much as it was also mine? It is therefore necessary that each of us must realize that the core values we hold within our heart and soul are ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - WHO OR WHAT TRULY IS GOD ? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from SADIQ CHUKS ORJIHave you ever stopped to ask yourself: How did all living things start to be here on this Earth? Of what exact origin is the Heavens and the Earth and the Sun and the Moon and the Stars? Did Humans and every Earthling thing get here by Sudden, by Creation, or by Evolution? Why do we even ...
Views: 868 - Shivratri 2013- Shivratri Rituals and Maha Shivaratri 2013 Date Information - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Sachin GuptaAccording to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is observed on the thirteenth and fourteenth day in the Krishna Paksha every year on the month of Phalguna or Maagh. People go to temples and holy shrines to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva to please him. Mythological Stories behind Maha ...
Views: 1307 - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains Part 8 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 8 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Faith & Fear. Other blogs in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, and Love. We all possess important qualities within us. ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - How to stay on the Road to Heaven - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Yarelis VidalHow can I stay on the road to Heaven? 1: Constant PRAYER!!! I cant begin to tell you how important this is. Prayer is how we communicate with God. During prayer we first want to worship, praise and thank him for all that he is and all that he has done. Then we want to make sure we are not ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Oh Jesus What Must I do - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Yarelis VidalAfter being told that God exists and that Jesus died for your sins, sometimes you may be left with a, "what next?" This article is intended to help people new to Christ and also people who are already devoted Christians to really grasp what that Lord wants from you now that you know the truth. ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Bhaja Govindam at the Kumbh - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Vinod AnandBhaja Govindam at the Kumbh (Vinod Anand) At the Purnakumbh at Prayag, with its millions of pilgrims, Adi Shankara’s Bhaja .Govindam verse 17 suddenly comes to mind: “One may go to the Ganga Sagar on pilgrimage or undertake severe fasts or perform charity (However) all schools of thought ...
Views: 762 - It Is Time for Enlightenment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzThe book the “The Power of Now” changed the topography of spiritual pop culture. The “Power of Now” allowed people to coin really cool phrases like, “It is what it is,” and “The only time that we have is now.” You know that a book is a pop culture phenomenon when Wall Street yuppies are ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Does the Universe Listen To Us? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Niki CleggMany years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - NOTHING LIKE FAITH IN LIFE - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Vinod AnandNOTHING LIKE FAITH IN LIFE (Vinod Anand) When an aspirant becomes voluntarily affiliated with a Master, he is said to have become a disciple. Discipleship is one, of the fundamental features which characterize the life of the advanced aspirant, and it does not come into existence through any ...
Views: 616 - God: A 3 Letter Word - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from David DurhamIf I were to say to you "there is a fox sitting in my garden enjoying the morning sun", you would probably know what I mean by the word 'fox'. However, if I were to say to you that "God inspired me this morning". Then we have a very different situation. Would you actually know what I meant by ...
Views: 1090 - Better Life: 5 Books for Love, Career, Peace, Faith and Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Kristina MooreIt is a fact that in life we have to address things with great care. May it be love, career, relationship, inner peace and faith. These things make up our being. They keep essence for our existence. We find answers to these things through introspection, friends’ advices and with books. ...
Views: 1156 - Trust Self, Trust the Divine - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierTrust self, trust the Divine who lies within us. We are the sons and daughters of the Universe. Our essence is love. Full access to wisdom is our birthright. The key to those treasure is in our ability to trust self, trust the Divine. The way within is not through logic and the rational mind. ...
Views: 1718 - An Awakening Journey - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Myriam BenjaminAs we enter yet another year, the reality of so many people around the world seems to be getting harsher and more painful. And it truly bothers me! Each time I hear about the many challenges that we face as a society, whether it’s about the recession, high unemployment rate, unfulfilled ...
Views: 1592 - Four keys to stop worrying. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesHubby and I were enjoying a nice lunch at a local restaurant the other day. And as I munched on my salad, I noticed a taste of pasta. “Hmm…” I thought. I don’t remember noodles being part of the oriental salad I ordered. I made a comment. And that’s when hubby admitted. Without me knowing ...
Views: 994 - What About Unconditional Love? Does it Exist? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Andrada TodUnconditional love is defined as a profound feeling of affection, not altered in any way by conditions; usually this type of love is considered too good to be true, or something that only the “Creator” of all things can offer. In fact, our limitations in giving love are our frights. We are ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - We can Move Mountains! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSeek Knowledge I was not born Muslim, but the one piece of Muslim philosophy my mother imparted to me was if the mountain would not come to Muhammad, Muhammad would go the mountain. This Muslim philosophy had such an impact that I have wanted to know about the man who is so revered by ...
Views: 1151 - Trust - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Connie Huebner,{Connie Huebner facilities the presence of Divine Mother by putting her attention on the deepest level within her heart. She experiences the vibration of Divine Mother's name at the quiet inner most subtle level of life and is then able to have an intimate, inner conversation with Her. The ...
Views: 920 - Opening into the Truth - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Connie Huebner,{Connie Huebner facilities the presence of Divine Mother by putting her attention on the deepest level within her heart. She experiences the vibration of Divine Mother's name at the quiet inner most subtle level of life and is then able to have an intimate, inner conversation with Her. The ...
Views: 932 - Devotion cleanses our soul - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from ChandraShekhar KarwaThere is a temple where great care is taken about cleanliness. I regularly see the temple attendants cleaning / wiping the floor of the temple. Despite regular cleaning process, we find dirty water/ dirt coming out in the process. I have never seen that the water is dirt-free and clean after the ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - The Faith to Change - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joeel A. RiveraWe were not born knowing how to walk, tie our shoes, use words to communicate with others, or ride a bike, yet we probably are good at doing these things today. As a child, we had to learn and change in order to acquire these skills, yet somehow as adults we tend to resist learning new things or ...
Views: 1150(3 votes) - Faith is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenWhen I was a child, faith was a dirty word to me. It wasn’t that anyone told me it was bad, it’s just the association I had created about it. I grew up in a multicultural home, complete with a Channamus Tree for the holidays. One side of the family was Jewish, the other Christian, and both sides ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - How to find strength for tough moments. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesMy friend and I sat by the window at a local restaurant. Between bites, we caught up after months of not seeing each other. Then, with no warning, the fire alarm went off. We stopped for a second, then went right back to our chatting. We smelled something burning, made a comment, then right ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Christmas and The Christian Myth - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from John AllanWhy Do We Celebrate Christmas? So, here we are again, almost December 25th when many people celebrate the birth of Jesus – even though history shows no such date for his birth. Why December and why the 25th? What, really are we celebrating? Christianity is relatively new, as far as ...
Views: 1404 - A special message from Laura Fine: Fear and Faith - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy HealingHow do we regard such an incident as the massacre of dear school children? There are 3 primary realms of existence, the material, emotional and spiritual. In the material realm, this is a tragedy beyond measure. Nothing can make sense of a senseless act, especially one of violence acted upon ...
Views: 642 - Sandy Hook Legacy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Cory KempMonday dawned on a new week, seven days from Christmas Eve, three days after the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut. Like many, my first thought last Friday was for the people known to me there. In a town of 27,000 souls everybody is known to one another, ...
Views: 1433 - How Spiritual Energy Becomes Physical- The Process of Being Born - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Ann O`BrienI gave birth to a baby girl named Azadeh Rose just over a week ago. Of course, if you`ve been reading this blog awhile, you realize the baby has been very real to me since we conceived her actually, she has been a being much longer than that. Both my husband and I have been speaking with ...
Views: 933 - Understanding God's Ambivalence - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Mark KellyIt’s not easy being God in that He is all we want to be in and of ourselves, yet what we feel we can’t be without His assistance. Consequently, He is cure and crutch, Love and Judgment, and the all-powerful Light whose inaction makes possible the Dark. God’s ambivalence is deeply troubling – ...
Views: 2862 - The Sense of Security In The NICU That Blew Away With Hurricane Sandy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAs chaotic as life in the NICU can be, it is the daily routines that provide order. Parents and staff know that everyday there will be morning sign-out, daily rounds, a time for procedures, scheduled feedings, appointments with therapists, and which consulting doctors will come to see the ...
Views: 787 - Making it Easier to Have Faith - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMany times I've heard non-believers say that exercising faith for healing (or anything else) is a denial of fact. Au contraire! Let's get this thing straight, once and for all... faith does not deny fact. Faith changes fact! When a believer declares he is healed of, say, a sprained ...
Views: 967 - Anyone for a Prayer Sandwich? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThis is a little formula for effective prayer that, if you will follow it, will bring about the desired results. For the first slice of "bread" in this sandwich, you are to "enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise." (Psalm 100:4) Acknowledge Who He is, e.g., ...
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