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When faced with apparent financial lack, it is essential that you look beyond the appearance and see with your mind and heart, the abundance of God. This is what Jesus did when He multiplied the loaves and fishes and fed over 5,000 hungry people. Rather than focus on a few loaves of bread and ... Views: 2738
What is faith to you?
Faith is defined in the dictionary as a strong or unshakeable belief in something, especially without proof or evidence. Faith encompasses both trust and belief.
True unswerving faith can withstand any turmoil, any pressure, any obstacle. Faith is strength, ... Views: 1359
If you are reading this, my inside is smiling and I want to welcome you to the battle.
What battle would that be? You ask…
Flesh against Spirit!!!
Yup – the big one!
God Created man! And the earth, and the universe, and…
Genesis 2:7 – Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust ... Views: 740
Dear readers,
In my previous writing, I have completed the discussions on faith and explained in detail the requirements for having a proper and complete faith which will open the doors to an eternal bliss for us. But there are still such important points to be known about “faith” that I will ... Views: 1209
Other treatment being insufficient to address his needs, the patient decides to add prayer to his treatment regimen. He is only vaguely familiar with this approach in spite of having been reared in a “religious” family. He has little understanding or past experience with faith healing. However, ... Views: 803
I learned a long time ago in a history class that many ancient civilizations would surround their cities by a large and wide wall. On top of the wall would be watchmen posted around on the lookout for any approaching enemies. Christians have an enemy and his name is Satan. Our children need ... Views: 4194
Teaching our children about the glory of God is a pretty weighty topic. I found this simplistic definition of the glory of God online that I like. It says, “God's Glory represents, besides His unbelievable beauty, all His power (complete energy), His righteousness, perfection, holiness ... Views: 2019
Sadly, 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: 1448
And if it is also safer, why to continue taking bronchodilators ?, i do not know why, but may be it has something to do with turnover and turnover of $18,128 dollars per year. It is clearly proven that this natural solution in addition to providing many benefits also helps many othaer bodily ... Views: 890
YOU ARE HIGHLY FAVOUR
Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38, 2 CORINTHIANS 6:2
Favour is defined as “an act of kindness, approval, good will.
Life does not answer to struggle or academic qualifications. Life answers to favor. A person either enjoys favor or he swims in misfortune. Favor is what ... Views: 2067
My name is Monica Mi'Chelle Burns. I have been stalked, gang-stalked, sexually assaulted online, harassed, cyber-bullied and hacked every single day for a few years now. I recently opened a FBI Complaint against all of My attackers, and ever since, the attacks have become even more blatant. Just ... Views: 42
If you have read My previous post regarding the group who attack Me each and every day, you are up-to-date on how they have tried to infect Me with a deadly virus by attempting to inject Me with this virus or disease by drone. In retaliation of that post and also a clear admission of guilt with ... Views: 25
"In civilized life it has at last become possible for large numbers of people to pass from the cradle to the grave without ever having had a pang of genuine fear. Many of us need an attack of mental disease to teach us the meaning of the word." William James.
We have all heard the seemingly ... Views: 1365
When I was a child my dad would take all of us for a "Sunday drive". Mom, my sisters, and I would pile into his 1950's Chevy sedan with the green vinyl seat covers and off we'd go. I never knew where he was taking us or when we would arrive home. But two things I knew for sure: Dad would ... Views: 1484
No matter what you believe in, your beliefs influence what happens in your life. This includes everything from your chosen career to what you’ll accept in terms of relationships and the opportunities that flow your way.
If you have too many beliefs that are fear-based, it’s hard to have faith ... Views: 1421
In the sphere of Feng Shui, the indomitable pair of Elephant and Rhinoceros is the ultimate symbol of protection against robbery, accidents, enemies, office politics, business competitors and backstabbing. The undefeatable pair is the proven and trusted cure against people out to harm or cheat ... Views: 2778
What if you suddenly learn that someone close to you, friend or loved one, is befallen with cancer? You'll need to be strong for both of you and you can be trough hypnosis. And what if the illness has caught you in its paws? Then again you will need to prepare yourself both mentally and ... Views: 1596
Part One - The Powerful Cycle of Prayer
I know of a young mother who recently took her own life. As I was discussing this tragedy with my teenage son, we pondered the immeasurable pain she must have felt to take this drastic action. To leave the lives she brought into this world, she must have ... Views: 1505
Bad times come to everyone. While many despair when grief and loss come knocking, those in communities of faith can turn towards their beliefs for strength. Below are just a few ways to find strength in your spirituality when it feels like everything is going wrong. Consider the long term or big ... Views: 949
Mosques are Holy places for Muslims where they worship Allah, pray and ask forgiveness to Him. There are some Mosques which are considered largest and holiest Mosques of the world. Five of them are:
Masjid Al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) is the holiest Mosque of Islam. It surrounds the Kabba ... Views: 939
Mosques are Holy places for Muslims where they worship Allah, pray and ask forgiveness to Him. There are some Mosques which are considered largest and holiest Mosques of the world. Five of them are:
Masjid Al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) is the holiest Mosque of Islam. It surrounds the Kabba ... Views: 889
One of my favorite authors, the late Dr. Wayne Dyer, once stated that "There is no way to peace. Peace is the way." This seemed rather contradictory to the common belief that a peaceful state of existence is a destination we arrive at after traversing the correct path. Wayne challenges us to ... Views: 1556
If you happen to know that there is someone in this world who can grant you a ‘flawless vision’, what would you do? You would run to him, ofcourse! Because no matter how emphatically and assertively we may project our view to be the best and true to the outside world, deep within we understand ... Views: 554
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 New International Version (NIV)
There is nothing bizarre or mysterious about the power of focused affirmative thought and prayer. It has been proven over and over again, both in ... Views: 1978
Dear readers,
It is our duty to believe that all of our prophets have been sent by Allah. It is our duty to believe that all the knowledge notified by them are true and real. It is ordered in the verse from the Qur'an that:
"The Messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to him from ... Views: 1118
This weekend, I went on a 12-mile hike. It was hot, and it was painful, and my legs ached and screamed after about mile 9.
Looking back, it was a perfect Saturday- an experience cultivated of joy, freedom, and empowerment in the highest senses of the word.
When I reflect on my happiest ... Views: 1480
“ The most obvious misconception about Hinduism is that we tend to see it as just another religion…” -Anonymous
Sanatan Dharma or Hinduism (as we know it today) is a way of life or Dharma. You do not convert, you just accept the Hindu way of life. Considering Hinduism as a religion is one of ... Views: 1035
Forgive your enemies although creating millions of Asian art seem to be easier than doing the former. This is very hard to do most especially if the damage and pain inflicted has been too much. Yet, it is said to forget your enemies. The logic behind is pretty simple. In this lifetime, it will ... Views: 1167
What makes the forgiveness that Jesus brought to earth unique, different and why is it so important?
Forgiveness is a fundamental building block of Christianity and every major religion in the world places a lot of value, esteem, and honor on forgiveness. This is well known and could seem ... Views: 954
To forgive is not an easy task. It is creating a wall painting out of sculpture. People ask for justice. Yet justice in human hands can be very damaging because the villains have a way to combat justice and turnaround situation. And before you seek for justice, the guilty knows how to damage us ... Views: 1118
Hubby 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
Astrology is an exchange of knowledge and direction given by the astrologer to the client. A client must never expect this free because then the value of advising remedies and exchange of knowledge will not work
Traditionally astrology was the profession of sages ( Brahmins ) who would spend ... Views: 595
This video is similar in content to my book titled -
"When Hurtful Things Happen in Christian Churches" (Published year-2010)
What does it mean for a house or kingdom to be divided? It usually means there are very strong disagreements between the two parties involved or it can mean one ... Views: 648
As a born-again, Gentile man in Jesus Christ, I have always read English Translations of the Holy Bible, my favorite being the KJV. I do however (rarely) look at 'direct-from-original-texts' versions, regarding some Biblical Doctrines. One such doctrine, is "The Genesis Gap", aka "The Gap ... Views: 658
Often, people have a disposition toward blaming God for any bad things that happen in their lives. The fact is that good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people. The reverse is true as well, but we need to learn from the Holy Bible, the fact that we live in a fallen ... Views: 644
This Bible Teaching is kind of a summation of the history regarding God's created beings called "Angles". Those that are Holy (at least 2/3), are ministering spirits God sends to perform righteous deeds for Him, while those who rebelled in the distant past, have become unholy, wicked and ... Views: 701
We will be persecuted by "the world", as Christians, meaning those who are not for Jesus Christ but who are against him. This is where the term "anti-Christ comes from. There are, however, fellow Christians who will also persecute us, which is a definition of them being "false converts to ... Views: 650
False "Christian" movements cannot in any way dictate to others, as to how they should minister or determine whether or not they are "qualified" to present Word of God Sermons or to witness for their Christian Faith (1 Peter 3:15). However, I do believe those who teach/preach, should have ... Views: 737
There is a passage in the Holy Bible (Genesis 6:1-4 - "sons of God") that is argued as being incorrectly interpreted by some Bible believers, as being angels, because in the case of this scripture they are described as having interbred with human women, which brought to the earth an angel-man ... Views: 645
Matthew 12:40 "For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."
Some denominations speak of a doctrine called "Purgatory", which is supposed to be an in-between place where people who are ... Views: 652
In this video (link below article), it was my intention to talk about three denominations I have held Youth Ministery positions in. Two of these (one Church of God & three Assemblies of God), I held various teaching positions in addition to teaching youth. The third denomination I talk about ... Views: 615
I heard a theologian say that we don't know if Satan's fall and the fall of his angels occurred in the past or will occur in the future. I found this to be a strange statement with the fact that Jesus said, "...I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven." (Luke 10:18). This does not mean this ... Views: 649
Before examining Freemason symbols, it is important to try to grasp their historical origins. Scholars debate just how old these symbols actually are.
It is known that some of these symbols were used thousands of years ago; some of them even pre-dating the building of King Solomon’s temple, ... Views: 2108
“Stop. Let’s go in here,” I turned to Wayne, as we drove down auto row just outside of Sacramento, California.
After abruptly leaving a town in Nevada, I was starting my life over. With a little over 100 people in the off-the-beaten path town and having experienced my fair share of trouble, ... Views: 1353
As Christians, we are called to faith,
Hebrews 11:1 (AMP) – Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the ... Views: 900
From Hole to Whole
On March 20, 1992 I was convicted of five armed bank robberies, over a six-month crime spree when I was 28 years old. I was sentenced to 157 months, thirteen years and one month behind the razor wire of a Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, Colorado. The same ... Views: 1720
The search for the soul can send your whole life crashing into darkness. I know because I have experienced it. The darkness is not a punishment from a vengeful God or a karmic retribution from a past life time. When the soul gathers enough light from meditation, right action and reflection, the ... Views: 931
This article discusses ways to help develop spiritually ... from the outside (limited) world to the inside (unlimited) one.
"Many Nobel Prize winning physicists recently have proven beyond doubt that the physical world is one large energy ocean that flashes into and out of being in a ... Views: 1343