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- Captivating Woman - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Rev. Dr. Karema Mcghee BrightThis body is the church, it is the temple, it is the sanctuary, the mosque, the hallelujah, the salaam, the Hare Krishna, the great ‘I am’ resides in this body, and therefore I submit to the holiness that resides within it. Who but the arrogant blasphemes the great I am that resides in this ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Energy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from jenni edenMy Energy Hi, many of you will know me as the Artist Jenni Eden. It is the incredible journey I have had with painting that has developed my faith in who I am and my faith with the Universal Energy. If you have been to my website: www.jennieden.com you will see that much of my work is ...
Views: 1252 - Is Hell Eternal? Is Hell Real? What Does The Bible Say? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Collin TreneryThe doctrine of hell is one of the most controversial topics in the world of "Christianity" today. No one likes the idea that they might spend an eternity in hell suffering for the punishment of the sins they committed throughout their life. It is for this reason that many groups have tried to ...
Views: 940 - My Prayers for Your Peaceful Easter - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Maria KhalifeLord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. ~ Francis of Assisi On the occasion of Easter, because ...
Views: 745 - Sharing A Few New Spiritual “Torts” on FAITH (from My Notes) - Part Three - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing A Few New Spiritual “Torts” on FAITH (from My Notes) - Part Three Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Thoughts, Spiritual Growth, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiration, Faith, Words of Empowerment and ...
Views: 1183 - HOPE, FAITH, LOVE , and JOY- GOD HAS A GREAT AND UNIQUE PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Craig LockHOPE, FAITH, LOVE , and JOY- GOD HAS A GREAT AND UNIQUE PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE Author: Craig Lock Key words: hope faith, love, spiritual growth, faith Just sharing a few thoughts on hope faith, love, spiritual growth, faith I truly believe that, no matter how bad or traumatic an event ...
Views: 1090 - What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') Author: Mohammed F Thompson Submitted (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, Islam, Jesus, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual growth, spiritual unity, unity of religion ...
Views: 1336 - What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Christianity, Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 1326 - Sharing Some Information on The Major Religions of the World: The Jews and Judaism - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Information on The Major Religions of the World: The Jews and Judaism Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, religions, Jews, Judaism, Tracey R Rich, religious tolerance, faith, beliefs, spirituality Web site: ...
Views: 919 - STRAIGHT TALK - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Uwadone EmmanuelEAGLESWINGS OUTREACH Email: eagleswingsoutreach@gmail.com For prayers,support and counselling please call 08052440687 Vol. 106062010 ...
Views: 809 - Look into the Heart of Easter and See - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Look into the Heart of Easter and See Shared by: craig Tags: Easter, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, transformation, inspiration, forgiveness, reconciliation, New Zealand Herald Web site: https://www.xinxii.com/asresults.php?s4=craig+lock&sid=1 Craig's blog ...
Views: 893 - Salvation Bracelets A Solid Evangelism Instrument - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Bince OlearSalvation Bracelets A Solid Evangelism Instrument Salvation bracelet is also known as Christian bracelet that's used as an evangelism tool. This easy yet resourceful resource had been actually based on wordless book. It is consists of 5 various colors; black, red, white, yellow, and green. ...
Views: 2765 - Fear and Reason Do Not Mix - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams"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: 1325 - My Spiritual Journey in Reovery - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaMy Spiritual Journey in Recovery The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost influenced my personal interpretation that I wrote for my ENG 190, Arizona Western College 1996. I hope you enjoy and feel the depth of my passion in recovery. “The Road Not Taken revealed the message to me, that if I ...
Views: 1746(3 votes) - Always a student, sometimes a teacher - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Brian KingIt is hard to imagine that a generation of peace and love could become the next war mongers. It is far to obvious the wars we fight today are not to protect any thing other than profit. You who riddled the world with land mines, profit from the resources of others, restrict advancement, let ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Comparative Religions and Political Correctness - The Seeds of an Enemy? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiIt is not easy to forget the answer someone gave me years ago when I asked about the fact that some religions predate the Judeo-Christian heritage by many years. The answer I was given was, “that is merely proof of mans persistence in idolatry.” It is hard to get anyone to have faith in a God ...
Views: 1054 - A Letter to the Friend that I have never Seen - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from cedric riceI just want to take this time and opportunity to write this article to the friend that I have never seen. One thing about life is that we can live for all of our life and think that we don’t have any friends but regardless of who you are you do have one friend that you have not seen. Thank ...
Views: 2674(1 vote) - Five Steps to Improve Your Spiritual Health - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWhat does the term “spiritual health” mean? We all have our own perspective of what both “spiritual” and “health” mean in a general sense, but when we talk about spiritual health we define it as “a sense of wholeness.” For example, when we feel sick, we have two options: either we get better ...
Views: 5115(4 votes) - Celebrating Thirty - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Antoinette SykesDear God, Thirty days ago, my life changed forever. My fiancee transitioned to heaven and more than thirty friends, family and others that I have not met, have continued to pour out their support, prayers, love, friendship, kinship and camaraderie in ways only YOU can see. But, I truly feel ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - How to boost your creativity - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainCreativity is one of those words that implies something slightly artistic.That if you want to be thought of in terms of creative, it means creating something such as a painting, or a sculpture or writing a book or manuscript. Actually, creative is much more powerful than simply meaning that, it ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - The Mythology of Death and the Afterlife - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Sara DillingerThe Invention of a Lie? I guess I don’t have a sophisticated funny bone. When I watched Ricky Gervais’s "The Invention of Lying" I didn’t find it “explosively funny” as, according to the DVD cover, David Edelstein, the "New York" critic did. I didn’t even find it “a remarkably radical ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Employing the Framework of Christian Science - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenPeople say I’m not your typical Christian Scientist. I started practicing Christian Science in college, and 25 years later, I revised and updated the book most commonly linked to Christian Science, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by 19th century icon, Mary Baker Eddy. I ...
Views: 1539 - Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Spiritual Thoughts on FAITH (from My Notes in the "Little Yellow Book") - Part Four - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Spiritual Thoughts on FAITH (from My Notes in the "Little Yellow Book") - Part Four Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Inspirational Quotes, Books, new books, Jesus, Jesus Christ, peace, pursuit of peace, inspiration, words of ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Another destination - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Suzanne MontpetitWe seem to come and go all the time, but have we ever seen death as another destination? Death is a place of being just like going to the store, your job, learning and loving. All destinations can be internal as external where we can choose and choose again how we want to get there full steam. ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Make your life so cheerful by reading yearly horoscopes and free horoscopes - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from rammanohar prasadBank holidays are the days when the law needs that bank to be closed. There are various types of bank and public holidays celebrated in different parts of the world. Christmas Day and Good Friday are called public holidays. Though, many workers are specified time off work on bank holidays. The ...
Views: 1038 - Active Memory - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg"It happened that when Moses raised his hand, Israel grew stronger, and when he lowered his hand, Amalek was stronger (Exodus 17:11)." "Was it Moses' hands that won the battle or lost it? Rather, as long as Israel looked heavenward and subjected their heart to their Father in Heaven, they would ...
Views: 888 - We Have To Be Willing - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Frances LucasHow can we be serious about doing God’s will when we aren’t willing to change? We think every day or once a week at church about getting serious for God and making a difference. We have a revelation that we are going to do better and we are going to be better for God. However, we get caught up ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - Energy: Spiritual, Religious or Scientific? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWithin my coaching practice I embrace the energy of my clients, support them to release the energy that's not in their best interest, and balance their energy so they're in a position to positively move forward in their life’s journey. But what does this really mean? It sounds great, but how do ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - 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: 1229 - 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: 3029(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: 1445 - 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: 886(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: 763 - 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: 1055 - 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: 904 - 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: 1064 - 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: 7735 - 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: 4938(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: 2948(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: 1384(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: 1604(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: 1408 - 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: 1198 - 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: 1709 - 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: 766(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: 941 - 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: 3702 - 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: 794 - 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: 1018 - 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 ...
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