Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Faith Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Faith". If you have expertise in Faith and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Yes sir, I can read. - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brian KingWhat burden is placed on those forced to be brothers in arms to survive wars and suffering, meant not for the innocent but for those guilty of making angels out of their own children. How much does it cost to let sons turn into murders and daughters into whores. How can any human live with ...
Views: 1009 - Faith, Belief and John Mayer Sleeping with His Guitar - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Deborah LeighIn today’s fringe-driven world, the more unique and experimental an approach is to just about everything inevitably captures a tremendous amount of notice and attention. In terms of the most unorthodox of approaches, it works – simply by having faith and believing that it will. It was a ...
Views: 2787(4 votes) - How Do You Start Bringing Meaningful Change to Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Deborah LeighSo often I’m asked, “How do I change my life?” The answer that question is really very simple. And yet, it can seem horribly complex and overwhelming when you are mired in a life that seems utterly incapable of change. The best place to start is by first changing the way you think about ...
Views: 1193 - Trust Your Timing and Let Spring Find You. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Nancy Bishop"Only with winter-patience can we bring the deep-desired,long-awaited spring." Anne Morrow Lindbergh Living in four seasons keeps us accustomed to change. Just as we get use to living in one season, another one soon follows. We can never get too comfortable. Maybe that is why we are referred ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Kenneth Copeland Ministries Lead You To The True Path - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mike BowesThere is a prevailing aphorism that goes like, "faith is love." There are seconds in our lives when we couldn't seem to be so certain of ourselves. And then we try to ask for other person's counsel and they sound to be not pertinent. Then we find out that the answer lies deep within ourselves. ...
Views: 660 - Horses Can't Do That! Meet Lukas, The World's Smartest Horse and Yes He Can Do That! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Karen MurdockLukas, known to his fans as the World's Smartest Horse - a fact that's been verified by the World Records Academy and Guinness - doesn't believe there's much horses can't do. In fact, he's attracted world-wide attention for his cognitive abilities and performs a wide variety of liberty (free) ...
Views: 888 - How Can We Know That We Have Been Saved by God? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Collin TreneryHave you ever wondered whether or not you were truly saved? Perhaps you have wondered whether or not a close friend or family member who professes faith in Christ is saved, despite the way the live. Believe it or not the Bible does give us some ways to test ourselves and give us some assurance ...
Views: 764 - Do You Pray? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Gwen RousseauMy religious background is very much like a patchwork quilt. My father is Catholic, my mother is Jewish by birth, however she was raised by a Lutheran family. I was raised in the center of the Bible Belt where being Catholic or Jewish was not a commonplace occurrence and oftentimes I was "In the ...
Views: 861 - Affirmations vs Afformations - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Patricia AnayaAfformations are a different way to bring what you want to your life … I've been practicing positive affirmations for the last year and they have been working for me. I just read about AFFORMATIONS and I think the two methods can work for anybody, as you BELIEVE (and feel) in what you are ...
Views: 7475 - Does Goodness Always Prevail? - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineMany of the morals and principles that we live by throughout our life were ingrained in us by our parents when we were young. Among other things, parents are largely responsible for building the character of their children. They are our role models. Children are sponges—they absorb all that ...
Views: 4616(1 vote) - Take god care - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adele McDowellIt started simply enough, a run of the mill typo. Instead of signing off with my usual “Take good care,” I had missed an “o” and written “Take god care.” I noticed right away, but opted not to correct my mistake. This was fun and, besides, I look for messages and meanings in almost everything ...
Views: 2725(2 votes) - Stop Looking at the How - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroIdeas and dreams flow through us naturally, we don't have to do a thing to get great business or personal life ideas. Well, ok, we do have to do something, we have to listen, we have to be aware of our senses and gut feelings. How many times have you stared out to achieve your dream, or ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Does God Have a Purpose In Sending People To Hell? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryThe concept of hell is very offensive to many people these days and has resulted in some "Bible Believing" organizations and churches removing the doctrine of hell entirely from their teachings. Their argument is that a "God of Love" would never send someone to hell to be tortured for an ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - God Answers Prayers - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierGod Answers Prayers. The Divine wants what is best for us. Prayers are conversations with God. When we talk to God and ask for what we want, knowing and believing that God is benevolent, loving and guides us to our highest and best potential, we are Divinely creating in partnership with the ...
Views: 1251 - Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cory KempMy colleague, Natalie, recently shared another story with me. It is a classic tale of love found, lost and reclaimed, right before her very eyes. A member of her family, a Golden Lab whose name now escapes me, was well known for his affectionate ways and a deep love of cats. On visiting ...
Views: 950 - Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE and LOVE - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE and LOVE Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Hope, Quotations, Love, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new ...
Views: 1582 - Are We Saved By Asking Jesus Into Our Hearts? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryWe have all heard the saying spouted over and over from so-called evangelical Christians: "Would you like to go to heaven? Then pray a prayer and ask Jesus to come into your heart." There's only one problem: This is not found anywhere in the Bible. Not once was anyone in the Bible told to ask ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - The Prosperity Gospel Is a Lie - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryIt is very common for so-called Christian churches and preachers these days to deliver a false message that is not found anywhere in the pages of the Bible. It is known as the "prosperity gospel," and it gives people the false impression that if they accept Jesus into their lives then everything ...
Views: 782 - Are Christians Allowed to Mock Others? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryMany people who like to attack Christianity will tell a Christian that based on what their Bible teaches they have no right to mock or ridicule other people in any way. They do this because they want to set up a basis by which they themselves can mock and trample over the doctrines of the Bible ...
Views: 3510 - Is Being a Good Person Enough To Go To Heaven? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Collin TreneryIt is an unfortunate fact that the majority of people who believe in "a God" and "a heaven" think themselves to be on their way to heaven because they consider themselves to be a "good" person. They look around and compare themselves to other people, without fully understanding the true nature ...
Views: 661 - Do Men Have An Excuse For Denying God? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Collin TreneryAtheism is becoming more and more common as the years go by, and people actually boast the fact that they do not believe that God exists. Most of the time people will say that they do not believe in God because there is no evidence or reason to do so. The Bible states quite clearly that people ...
Views: 873 - Is Jesus Christ God? Biblical Proof That Jesus Christ of the Bible Was and is God - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Collin TreneryIs Jesus Christ God? There are many different religions around today that are centered around the very same book: The Bible. One of the most controversial topics of discussion when it comes to the Bible is whether or not Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God the Father, shares in the Divinity of ...
Views: 650 - THE NEW BOOK ‘STIRLING’ - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Craig LockTHE NEW BOOK ‘STIRLING’ "The important thing is not to win, but to take part. The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well." * THE WILL TO WIN ...
Views: 842(4 votes) - Favor: The Key to Breathrough - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Mike OmoasegunYOU 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: 1857 - Angels are The Big Guns of God - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Cherokee BillieHave you ever really thought about the power God (The Great Spirit) uses? He has the biggest arsenal in the universe that is at our disposal and ready to help us in the battle of life. What are the Big Guns of God? God’s Angels. They take action and are more powerful than any weapon on this ...
Views: 2177(3 votes) - Recognizing Synchronicity ~ Guidance from the Archangels - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Heather JacobyRecognizing Synchronicity ~ Guidance from the Archangels By Heather Fanjoy, ATP® While preparing for this topic I was continuously receiving the message that it is all of the realms of angels who facilitate our recognition of the synchronicities of life. In many instances, it is the angels ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Life's Blueprint - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Crystal DotsonIn life we usually have a guide or instruction to show us how to get where we want to go. If we are looking for a job, we know the procedure, send resumes, fill out applications, interview and it helps if you have connections. If you want to buy a car or house, you know the procedure; check ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - Matrimonial Foresight for Two Hearts to Be Come One - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from rajpraveen kumar mehtaMatrimonial foresight encompasses through the medium of website promotion the innate qualities that create high probabilities of success rates in wholesome and lively marriages for endurance, happiness and a form of togetherness never seen before. Anmol Jodi is website that offers an ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - A.A. History Brief: The Bible in the Big Book - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Brief: The Bible in the Big Book By Dick B. Copyright 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Dr. Robert H. Smith was the cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous. He is affectionately called “Dr. Bob” by many AAs. Dr. Bob had much to say about the Bible in his talks with and ...
Views: 2976(2 votes) - Walking in the Garden - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Ophelia SwaiEvery year, I stare in awe at the world’s largest land mammal migration … the world renowned wildebeest migration as it passes through my little corner of the garden. Every year, they take the same path, go along the same way, trudging along the path almost hoof for hoof, one generation after ...
Views: 710 - Why Are You Still Sitting? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Angela Carr Patterson The Love Lifestyle CoachAs I was sitting in church on yesterday and as I listened to my Pastor speak about the story of Jonah, I was compelled to share with you the lesson I learned from his message. His message was taken from the book of "Jonah," in the Bible. God gave Jonah an assignment to go to a specific place ...
Views: 795 - A.A. History Brief: Oxford Group Principles - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Brief: Oxford Group Principles By Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved What the Oxford Group Principles Were Many within and without the Oxford Group have endeavored to describe the principles of the Oxford Group. One Australian Oxford Group writer spoke of eight ...
Views: 3870 - Angelic Happenings Diary - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from tiffany Crosara- formerly RonaldTiffany Crosara Angelic Happenings Diary Summer 2010 The hottest summer britain had seen in a good few years, in London people were fainting on the pavement, high above that I was teaching a class how to remove psychic cords from their aura, we were high and hot, psychic delusions/visions ...
Views: 1500 - Article Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) Category (key words): Hope, New books, Stirling, Quotations, Inspirational Quotes, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual", Inspirational Writings. The submitter's blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 1209(6 votes) - From Hole to Whole: The Strength to Believe - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Troy EvansFrom 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: 1410 - Why all of the suffering? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from sherie hollisAs a child i always seemed to be very sensitive to the issues of the world. My brothers and sisters would find me crying my eyes out, while watching a program on TV. They would wonder what was up with me. Why were things affecting me so deeply. Back then i didn't know where the emotions were ...
Views: 983 - What Goes Up Will Come Down - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from David SamuelThis article is about seeing and being able to use the positive in everything. We will start with exploring the foundation of being able to live a fully positive and successful life, what prevents it, and then proceed to more detail about the method. There is no point in discussing how to be ...
Views: 1036 - Prayers Prayed; Prayers Answered - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbara EubanksAt the onset of a new year, many Christians resolve to draw closer to God. Some commit to read their bibles more, some pledge they will attend church more regularly, while others determine to spend more time in prayer. Even though God knows our every thought, He does like for us to communicate ...
Views: 1420 - I Married a Holy Vibe Chick - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Lee SchneiderI am married to a holy vibe chick. Can I discuss this with you? We all know that women like to share. Holy vibe chicks like to share a lot. If they share a whole lot together they have something called a share-gasm. In fact, they are capable of multiple share-gasms, if conditions are right and ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - My Out of Body Experience - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Irving KarchmarThis is a true story! A few months after my 40th birthday, on January 14th 1986, I was rushed to the Emergency Room due to the devastating effects of a misdiagnosed illness. Had my sister not been visiting to see my condition and insist I go to the hospital immediately, the doctors said I ...
Views: 1407 - Disadvantages of Love spells - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Christina XioEvery one alive has the presence of love their lives. Love itself is uniquely different concept which describes it self as something that cannot be described while a person is restricted within the logical reasons. A man simply might love a woman because he frequently gets to meet her at the ...
Views: 7486 - Partnerships - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Cory KempWorking with other people is a daily fact of life for most of us. Corporations, nonprofits, private industries and consultants all depend on people to remain viable. Even more so, their employees need to provide at least some level of cooperation among themselves in order to promote and ...
Views: 1007 - Hidden values of Celebration Events Easter Sunday, Fathers Day and Boxing Day - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from rammanohar prasadEvery day of year is related with some value close to it. The day is observed for any specific occasion according to its related incident that occurs on the same day or other prospective. As every people want to celebrate few days with some values so they celebrate the day according to their ...
Views: 937 - Gain And Loss, All Things Come And Go - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from David SamuelThere is a world of difference between running towards God and running away from the world. If you find the world empty of value, void of meaning beyond the very short and temporary life span of a human being, and this causes you to turn towards a spiritual life, leaving the material world ...
Views: 1681 - Faith: Both Old and Cutting-Edge Health Intervention - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Dee, EditorOther 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: 621 - Chinese New Year 2012:- One of the most important festivities in the whole world - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from rammanohar prasadChinese New Year 2012 is one of the most popular Chinese celebrations of the year 2012 and it is not a spiritual event. Chinese New Year initiates with the new moon on the first day of the New Year and ends on the full moon of fifteen days soon after. The Chinese New Year celebration extends to ...
Views: 961 - The "Big Book" is a text! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaChapter 1 - Study of How It Works (p.13-15 Spiritual Infusion) Here is a simple study approach to use. I learned it when attending an Inductive Bible Study course. It involves three basic skills: observation, interpretation, and application. (1) Observation answers the question: What does the ...
Views: 2268(1 vote) - Christmas a Time for Hope Anew - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Craig LockChristmas a Time for Hope Anew Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christmas, New Zealand Herald Jesus' birth still resonates 2000 years after the event. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10696063 Prime Minister John Key, in his speech at the recent memorial service ...
Views: 734 - WHATEVER IT TAKES? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Trish BishopWhat does Doing Whatever It Takes Mean to You? "It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair weary and bruised to the bone and do what needs to be done to feed the children." ~Excerpt ...
Views: 1204 - Spiritual Matters - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergPharaoh had a problem. It doesn’t seem too serious, but it has the potential to explode. Moses arrived with Aaron to demand; “Let My people Go!” The people in question are not there. Oh! They set out with Moses and his brother to confront Pharaoh, but they dropped off, one by one, and by the ...
Views: 638(1 vote)