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- Intuition Always Guides Us To What Is Best for Us - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierOur intuition always guides us to what is best for us. This truth I believe as I trust in God who loves us unconditionally. Our intuition is the still small voice of Goddess within that always guides us to what is best for us. In other words, God has our back and wants us to be happy. In ...
Views: 1079 - The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword - Or The Calculator - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Ryan LettermanIf you were going into battle, what would you want at your side? A gun? A knife? A tank? The better part of the continental army? When we think about going into battle, whether you're battling a man, the ants tumbling into your kitchen or the grime in your toilet, your first instinct is ...
Views: 686 - Three Reasons Why Faith Is Important In The Christian Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Ginger London,Faith is essential to our lives as believers, and if you’ve ever wondered why faith is important this article will shed some light on the answers. It is the very foundation of our Christian belief. We begin our journey with the profession of our belief and faith in who God is. We believe by ...
Views: 18651 - You're Already There - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever wanted to be there – wherever that was? The only requirement for there is that it is far from here. There is a place where things just seem to work out. A place you have long dreamed of going to. A place where the puzzle pieces of your life somehow fit together. There is a ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Grateful for an Act of Grace - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever gone down a path in life that didn’t feel quite right on a soul level, but it felt comfortable and secure on an ego level? For instance, what if you always knew that you wanted to be a writer, but you had been told so often that writing would never pay your bills: you would have ...
Views: 1302 - A Special Kind of Beauty - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergDebbie and I were walking around Central Park when we heard magnificent singing. We followed the sound until we found a family singing a song from the Sound of Music. Their voices were angelic. It was the Boyd Family, and what a beautiful family it is! (You can email Mr. Boyd to purchase his ...
Views: 1080 - Focused Prayer is a Spiritual Power Tool - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Theodore Henderson“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 - Mistakes: Latznu - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergIn “Meditations on First Philosophy,” Descartes set out to determine how and if we can distinguish false beliefs from true knowledge. He began by noting that there is theoretically no limit to how wrong we could be, because, God could deliberately deceive us about even the most seemingly ...
Views: 1122 - Collaborative Christian Recovery Effort - Volunter Presenters. You Could Possibly Be One - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Collaborative Christian Recovery Effort Project of International Christian Recovery Coalition To each person addressed: You have the program or plans. You have the qualifications. You have the experience. You have in mind the mission. We have the basic introductory information, plus the ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - YESHUA is YHVH's Plan for Salvation - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Erica KarasYeshua Ha'Mashiach is YAH's Plan for Salvation http://youtu.be/A9dWTU-atHE Yeshua and the New Covenant http://youtu.be/0Qj8tpEU7OI In the beginning G-D made man. "Then God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, in the likeness of ourselves; and let them rule over the fish in the sea, the ...
Views: 4452(1 vote) - How to know we have been reborn in spirit - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Leslie MusokoEvery journey in life needs places of encouragement to keep us focused on making it to completion. A spiritual journey is no different and like any journey we make in life it also has its key markers that dictate to us what progress we have made. The difference between a spiritual journey and ...
Views: 2772(1 vote) - Bloodless Sacrifice; What Two Words Don't Go Together? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Jerry LewisI couldn’t believe it. The discussion guide we use in Emmanuel UMC’s adult Sunday school class, which has been pretty good up to now, completely “whiffed” in its explanation of why God accepted Abel’s sacrifice but not Cain’s. Genesis 4:2 …….And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a ...
Views: 3125 - Does God Speak in Dreams? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered the meaning of the dream language and the meaning of the mysterious dream logic. I continued his research, discovering that we, human beings, have a satanic origin. I also discovered that the unconscious mind that produces our dreams must be obeyed because it is ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Searching For Meaning - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Rohan KallicharanThe more I write, the more I read, the more I seek growth, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. One of the most recent books that I read was that of Viktor Frankl, “Man’s Search For Meaning”, the chronicles of his experiences in a World War II Concentration Camp. My first simple ...
Views: 1066 - How to find perfect contentment. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“He has his own elevator to his apartment,” my friend told details about the homes of the rich and famous. His line of work takes him into homes some only dream about. Remember when people were glued to the TV program about the rich and famous? Is that because most want to know what that life ...
Views: 1499 - "THE RELIGION OF ISLAM": A Comparison of Islam And Christianity - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "THE RELIGION OF ISLAM": A Comparison Of Islam And Christianity Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Islam, The Koran, religion, faith, beliefs, religious tolerance, spiritual unity, unity of religions Web site: ...
Views: 1282 - Evolutionary theology and interfaith dialogue manifesto - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Frank RaEvolutionary theology (http://web.amareway.net/holisticliving/07/evolutionary-theology-and-interfaith-dialogue-manifesto/) is the awareness that wholeness is just a name, and that it has gone under different names, in different names, along the course of history. Evolutionary theology is just ...
Views: 886 - What Do You Do When God Seems Silent? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Lynn RobinsonMost of us have experienced it at least once in our lives. We’ve prayed — for money, a job, healing from an illness, a loved ones recovery — and nothing happens. Where is God during those times? What do you do when God seems silent? I had that happen to me several years ago. One of my books, ...
Views: 1612 - Handing Everything Over to God - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHanding everything over to God in the moment is a powerful jewel for self discovery. It is a conscious act of letting go of control and letting God be in charge of all of our affairs. It takes awareness, strength and courage to get to the place of putting our lives and our problems in Spirit's ...
Views: 1370 - ***The Prayer of St. Francis - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneOne of the most beautiful prayers in the world is the prayer of St. Francis. It is actually both a prayer and an affirmation, and, said aloud and/or silently within oneself in repetition, it serves as a powerful tool to bring about heightened states of consciousness and awareness. It describes ...
Views: 1799 - Can Energy Spirituality Help You Grow In Life? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Amanda KiddSpirituality is what more and more people are turning towards as they find conventional strategies failing in their pursuit of happiness and success. As the crisis of civilization deepens, questions regarding the true meaning of life, happiness, and purpose take on greater urgency. As the number ...
Views: 868 - Jerusalem Eastern Gate & End Time Prophecies - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Erica KarasJerusalem Eastern Gate » The Holy One of Israel is Revealing End Time Prophecies Now!! http://t.co/jtkh5FS Baruch haba B'shem Adonai-Eastern Gate Jerusalem http://t.co/jFGJhI4 via @youtube On Novemver 7, 2010, the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) told me that it is urgent for me to go ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - Jerusalem Eastern Gate & End Time Prophecies - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Erica KarasJerusalem Eastern Gate » The Holy One of Israel is Revealing End Time Prophecies Now!! http://t.co/jtkh5FS Baruch haba B'shem Adonai-Eastern Gate Jerusalem http://t.co/jFGJhI4 via @youtube On Novemver 7, 2010, the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) told me that it is urgent for me to go ...
Views: 3921(1 vote) - Faith - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Erica KarasWhenever I encounter a life event that is beyond my human comprehension, I rely on these two scriptures: "Trust in ADONAI with all of your heart. Lean not towards your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 "For my thoughts are ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Three ways I Overcame Tough Times - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesA baby camel asked his mother, “Why do we have such large hoofs on our feet?” She turned to him. “God made us that way for a very special reason,” and she began her explanation. “The big hoofs are to keep us from sinking into the sand.” “Oh! So why do we have long eyelashes?” “It’s to ...
Views: 1361 - Documented Proof of Shroud of Turin - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Steveis KindMany people are still under the impression that the shroud of Turin is a medieval hoax. The shroud of Turin, also known as the burial shroud of Jesus, is a piece of linen cloth. It was woven more than 2000 years ago. One can see the image of a tall, muscular human body, imprinted on this burial ...
Views: 1047 - Waiting - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes we amaze ourselves by the amount of inner strength that we draw from. Our inner strength guides us with patience and understanding among other things. While we tend to downplay or simply avoid where our strength comes from, we know it’s there. You need to start over, or better yet, ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - What do Jews believe? What do Jews Believe about Jesus? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What do Jews believe? What do Jews Believe about Jesus? Submitter: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, religions, Judaism, Jews, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, religious faith, beliefs, spirituality, Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - The Lukewarm Christian - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Michael Asante"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth". (Rev. 3:14-16 NIV) God always knows the spiritual condition in which we are. He says, "I know your ...
Views: 3052 - ***Love Mediation with God and the Ascended Masters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone- Assume a comfortable position, either lying down or sitting up. Just be sure your spine is straight and your legs uncrossed. - Take a few deep breaths, relaxing your whole body and releasing all tension. - Think either of God or any Ascended Master that you feel especially attuned to, ...
Views: 1839 - Life is hard for everyone but God will love you forever - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from song fangI just graduated from college staying in wuhan where the consumption is high while the wage is low ,I feel pressed by the work ,where is my dream ,where is the passed happy time ?I remember last week ,I went to the church ,the elder said all of us are failure .God put the nice thing ,dream in ...
Views: 908 - Living With Pain - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLiving with pain is quite a challenge for each of us on this planet. None of us are exempt from experiencing pain whether it is in the body, mind, emotional body or spirit. It matters not whether you are poor, rich or middle class for pain is part of the human condition. What we do with our ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - The History of Buddhism in Tibet - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerBuddhism has been the official religion of Tibet for almost 2,000 years. Originating in India approximately 2500 years ago, it migrated to Tibet in 170 AD, but didn’t take hold until the reign of King Songtsen Gampo, when he declared it the official religion of the country in 641 AD. The ...
Views: 1107 - The History of Prayer Beads in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerNobody is certain when people began using prayer beads, but they’ve been employed in almost all religions for thousands of years. Prayer beads are used by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Muslims and many other religions. One reason for using prayer beads is that they allow people to keep ...
Views: 2724 - Consciously Creating Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jenenne R. MacklinConsciously creating our lives is something that’s been the buzz for some years. With the dynamic teachings of Abraham by Esther and Jerry Hicks, the Law of Attraction and The Secret, we have been given considerable information. Out of all of it, there are four key practices that I have found ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - A BOOK "REVIEW" ‘WHAT JESUS REALLY MEANT ‘ (Part One) - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Craig LockA BOOK "REVIEW" ‘WHAT JESUS REALLY MEANT ‘(Part One) New light on the 'hard' sayings of Jesus by William Neil (published by Mowbrays Oxford and London 1975) Category (key words): Books, William Neil, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Quotations, Thoughts, ...
Views: 1151 - Accomplishing God's Purpose for Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Michael AsanteHow do you accomplish God's purpose for your life? Do you ask God to reveal His purpose to you? Do you fast for 21 days before you get to know God's purpose for your life? How do you do it? Let's look at the following points: Identify yourself with the Purpose-giver No other person than ...
Views: 4001(1 vote) - Tips to Remember While Buying Dog House - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from robin brainhe dog house you intend to buy will largely depend on the breed of dog you have. There is an exciting range of dog houses to choose from at various price ranges. The doghouse should be big enough for the dog to sit, stand and lie down completely stretched out inside. If you have bigger breeds ...
Views: 763 - Your Are Powerful - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Jenenne R. MacklinNow, this is a big step for many of you to take, but I encourage you to take the step anyway! I encourage you to step into how powerful you are and how powerful your thoughts are in creating your experiences. One of the areas where I notice people, including myself until recently, have much ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - Power of Prayer – Are You Waiting For Something To Happen? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonIt’s no secret that there is a tremendous amount of power in the act of praying? As you already more than likely realize the act of prayer is your opportunity to talk to God. Today I don’t know how long you will wait to begin listening to God yet I get the sense that sometimes after you pray ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Heartbeat - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Dan L. HaysIn the fall of 1986 someone said to me "You write very lyrically. Are you a poet?" I replied pretty vehemently, "No, no, I'm not a poet!" as if I was physically trying to push away the concept. I was also ignoring the fact that I had published poetry in a school literary magazine when I was in ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - What to Do After Having Sports Injuries? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Sandy BellSports injuries hurt even if it is just a strained muscle. It can send you to your locker room for the whole game season. It can even slow the performance of your daily activities. It can pose risk on your health. This is why nobody should brush it off. Below are some useful tips on what you can ...
Views: 1062 - What to Do After Having Sports Injuries? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Sandy BellSports injuries hurt even if it is just a strained muscle. It can send you to your locker room for the whole game season. It can even slow the performance of your daily activities. It can pose risk on your health. This is why nobody should brush it off. Below are some useful tips on what you can ...
Views: 1098 - Spirituality: The True Essence of Our Being - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Randi FineThe word spirituality is often interchanged with the words faith and religion. Though they are interrelated, the terms have very different meanings. This article will specifically focus on what it means to embrace spirituality, and the many positive attributes of living a life that is ...
Views: 2712 - Discovering What Comfort Really Means - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonNotice the comfortable warmth of your body and as you do so begin to become aware of the fact that comfort means so much more than the simple ease that a recliner has to offer or your pair of favorite slippers on a cool morning. It might be good to remember that comfort is the ease of Spirit ...
Views: 969 - Immaculée Ilibagiza: A Profile of Irrational Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Steve RiceExtraordinary every-day heroes surround us. Immaculée Ilibagiza is one of mine. Her courage to survive the Rwandan holocaust and her capacity to forgive the ones who massacred her family inspires me. Forgiveness is one of the most difficult decisions that we, as human beings, can be called ...
Views: 1867 - Personal Value - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Cory KempWhat determines value in our culture? It has been said that real estate is all about location, location, location. Designer labels are keen indicators of what is special and important in clothing, jewelry and shoe lines. Trend-setters lead us toward what the next great vacation destination ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Skepticism about Near Death Experiences: It's All in the Minds of the Sceptics - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Wil WordsmithWell over a decade ago, I started writing my first novel. My intention was not to publish it. It was just my way of exploring consciousness and having fun while doing so. At the time, I was just coming out of a decade’s worth of scepticism. The novel, Soul Surfer, was an attempt to reconcile my ...
Views: 1129 - Crystal Energy Start - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from James YaoHow to start the energy of crystals, How can I know Crystal has been started? In fact, to put it bluntly, very simple. As long as hands clasped together, The crystal ore in hand, repeated experience with the crystal and its corresponding with a layer of your chakra resonance, Or to pray for you ...
Views: 1360 - ***How to Find the Answer to one of the Greatest Questions of All Time - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneOne of the greatest questions of all time is, “Who is God? What is God? Where is God? How can I find Him/Her?” From time immemorial humanity has asked itself this question of all questions, however, the problem was that having collectively erroneously identified ourselves with our physical ...
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