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- 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: 1285 - 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: 1432 - 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: 1226(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: 1050 - 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: 1529 - 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: 1445(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: 1200(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: 1498(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: 900 - 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: 1594(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: 1440(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: 758 - 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: 1344 - 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: 1337 - 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: 2058 - 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: 1831 - 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: 1299 - 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: 1290(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: 1479 - 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: 1222 - 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: 1181 - 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: 850(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: 1368(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: 1770(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: 1549(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: 1698 - 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: 760 - 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: 1737 - 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: 1141 - 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: 3167 - 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: 980 - 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: 1263 - 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., ...
Views: 2869 - It's Never too Late to be a Role Model - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Darlene Glasgow"You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." Deuteronomy 6:7 I became a mom at the young age of 17. Talk about being clueless… I was ...
Views: 1215 - Sitting in Anticipation - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHave you ever stood in complete faith and anticipation of what is to come? Holding yourself in anticipation of what is to come will release resistance to what is, allowing what you want to come in. There will always be a natural balance in your life. If it feels like your world is falling to ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - "Hey, it's me" - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Darlene GlasgowHave you ever received a phone call that went something like this? "Hello" "Hey, how are you?" "I'm good, how are you?" "Great, did you watch the game last night?" "Yes, great game" "Well, all of us need to get together to watch a game soon." "Sure, we need to do that." "What about ...
Views: 1208 - Have an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Thorbjorn FredhHave an Attitude of Gratitude Gratitude is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to transform your life. It will help you to understand how to find inner happiness. If you become truly grateful, you will magnetize all you need, wherever you go, and in everything you do. In fact, without ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Guard Your Thoughts - And Your Words! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyBoth are things, you know-your thoughts and your words. It may seem a nearly impossible task to take control of your thoughts, as they seem to run rampant throughout your waking hours. It's a matter of changing habit. And although simple, it isn't exactly easy. Let me give you an ...
Views: 1727 - Faith for Healing ... or Anything Else - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyTelling you to have faith would be like telling you to have money. It just doesn't work that way. Faith grows like a flower. You have to plant it in good soil. Then you have to water it with good water every day. You have to feed it the nutrients it needs to optimize the blooms. If you don't ...
Views: 1255 - Are You Tripping Over Your Tongue? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyChanging your word patterns is a lot easier than changing your thought habits. Getting good at anything requires practice, and changing speaking habits is no different. First, we have to make ourselves aware of wrong speech. If you've been a Christian for quite awhile, the Lord probably ...
Views: 1539 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Laurie Gray“And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” --Matthew 1:23 (KJV) The Christmas story is one of light, love and joy—the light of the star, the love inspired by a precious child, and the joy of hope eternal. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, we ...
Views: 1556 - Call to Prayer and Success: Blessings of God through Prayer by Rehana Matri - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCall to Success The caller from the Mosque calls people to come for prayer, to come to success. Source of Success A great number of people, however, do not come because they want to come to success in their work, thinking that it is their presence in their business that provides them with ...
Views: 1704 - Peace Sign Pillow: Delivering The Combined Benefits Of Decor And Extended Comfort - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Jonnie J. AllenThe growing popularity of Peace Sign pillow defines that the trend of using pillows in combination is on the rise. Peace Sign pillow has high utility potential for every family. Stitching your name and message at the corner of the pillow to be gifted would be an excellent idea to make your ...
Views: 1158 - The Key to Faith, Purpose, & Inner Peace - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Robin JayI will never forget my first call with Molly Lord. When I made the decision to produce a unique self-help film, I began looking for experts who were willing to share their personal stories of transformation. It was important that each expert share something that had affected them profoundly. I ...
Views: 1220 - Deal with every criticism of the Qur'an, Islam and the Prophet with grace says Mike Ghouse - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCriticism is not nice. In fact, whenever we are criticized we feel it most deeply and more so if we think that criticism is unjustified. Muslims feel a personal insult whenever their beloved Prophet is insulted but Mike Ghouse says we should use such instances to learn more about our ...
Views: 2089 - Work Out on Spiritual Disciplines for a Healthy Growth - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from George HawkinsDiscipline yourself for godliness, that is, for devotion to God; the Apostle Paul says this requires discipline, exercise, training, practice and more practice, as young athletes exercised in Timothy season, to play the games sports. Look, many of us are very disciplined in our work, or personal ...
Views: 886 - Where to Put the Word - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Mary WilkeyRealize that there are different places to put the Word of God. Most thinking people put it in their minds. But guess what? In many cases it just stays there and never reaches anywhere else. That's like having a teaching degree and then not working as a teacher. What good is all that ...
Views: 1323 - Managing Your Fears With The Help Of God - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Dealing with fear and anxiety can be very difficult. As a result, using the help of God can be very effective in managing your fears. With this in mind, here are some suggestions on how a person can use the help of God in his or her own struggles. The first step a person ...
Views: 1264 - Are You a True Believer? . . . Really? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMost people who purport to be Christians would answer in the affirmative. Upon reflection, however, I wonder how accurate an affirmative response would be for many. What I'm getting at is, those of us who claim to be believers have no trouble accepting our salvation, have no trouble ...
Views: 1353 - Does the Very Idea of Hell Offend You? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Mary WilkeyGood! It should! Because it's an offensive place. But that is putting it mildly, so if you mind being offended, just consider how much you will mind when you end up there! Oh, you don't want to go there? Great! I don't either, and that is exactly why I serve our Lord and ...
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