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- How Prayer Has Affected My Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Dr. Carol Batey“Enter into thine inner chamber… and shut thy door.” –Matthew 6:6 (King James Version) How Prayer Has Affected My Life This message is the result of being asked to deliver a “timely speech” for the Monumental Baptist Church’s Women’s Monthly Prayer Breakfast in Memphis, TN. Their ...
Views: 3276(2 votes) - Loving Someone Enough to say Good-BYE! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Suzanne ToroDuring the beginning of my pregnancy, Jimmy started to lose his eyesight. He lost weight and moved in and out of the hospital. I tried to breathe words of hope into his heart. Simultaneously, I was pulling away from him. I was afraid of not being able to survive without him. I meditated and ...
Views: 1475 - How Do I Know If I Have Faith? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Greg BakerIn Christianity, faith is the principle upon which we build our relationship with God. It is the key to experiencing God, seeing the hand of God in our lives, and fulfilling the purpose for which God made us. But many Christians struggle with the idea and concept of faith. This article will ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - Teaching Your Children To Have Faith - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaHaving faith, and teaching your children to have faith, is an important part of the fundamental growth of your relationship with your child and will determine how your child sees the world. First, we have to understand what faith really means in order to embrace the thought process that will ...
Views: 3554(4 votes) - The Blessing Of Abraham - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.The Blessing of Abraham belongs to us as FatherGod’s Children and what a wonderful blessing it is. Some may say that this is just my opinion and is too good to be true, so that is why I have included a variety of scriptures in order to let FatherGod and our Lord Christ (Messiah) speak for ...
Views: 2961(8 votes) - What Christ/Messiah Accomplished For Us - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.It is always appropriate to remember the numerous things Our Lord Christ/Messiah accomplished for us during His Death, Burial and Resurrection. Therefore, we Christian Believers are: Children of FatherGod (1John 3:1-2). Ambassadors for Christ/Messiah (2Corinthians 5:20 ; 6:1). Like ...
Views: 2519(8 votes) - RELIGIOUS BELIEF REDUCES STRESS - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Olga VladiResearchers at the University of Toronto found that believing in God can reduce stress and anxiety. The findings, published in Psychological Science, show distinct brain differences between believers and nonbelievers. Assistant psychology professor Michael Inzlicht, leader of the study, used a ...
Views: 1403(5 votes) - Ghost Dance Pearl - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Snow RavenThe following links give information about the Ghost Dance, and the Rainbow Warriors, which this poem is based on. http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-wovoka.html http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3775.html http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/prophecy/prophecies.html They fought me til I ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key words): Success, Belief, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Empowerment, Motivation, Inspiration, Self Help, Personal Growth (enough there ...
Views: 1956(8 votes) - The Law of Supply - Abundance Secret of the Universal Laws! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Mustafa YucelIt is reality of the nature of human to always want the best thing in life. We are always striving for something better. We want to have a bigger home, a better car, or more knowledge. Whenever we acquire anything we want, soon another desire for something greater develops. Therefore, we ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - I Keep Getting this Feeling - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Vonzel SawyerI am often told to be tenacious, courageous, persistent, pushing, and dedicated to a direction. This post is about being aware of the signs when a change is needed and yet be dedicated to the right direction. Here is my main thought around this subject. Do not fight your journey when life ...
Views: 1619(3 votes) - Angels and True Guidance - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Marti AngelIt has been said over time that those who hear voices are going mad. What about those who hear voices in their dreams? Are they mad also? How do we determine when we have heard the voice of the angels, and when we have received true guidance? One of the easiest things to do is to discount ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Angels and True Guidance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Marti AngelIt has been said over time that those who hear voices are going mad. What about those who hear voices in their dreams? Are they mad also? How do we determine when we have heard the voice of the angels, and when we have received true guidance? One of the easiest things to do is to discount ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - Rely on your Faith in Troubled Times: Reach Out for Help - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Donna Marie Thompson“When you have come to the edge...and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing...that there will be something solid to stand on -- or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton When life’s circumstances seem overwhelming, when life has got us down, we ...
Views: 3292(2 votes) - How To Forgive and Receive Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Robert PedersenForgiveness is a huge topic - one that deserves some study. How to forgive another, how to forgive yourself and even how to forgive God are concerns that we don't often discuss but at some level we're all wrestling with the subject of forgiveness. It becomes an even bigger issue when you ...
Views: 3422 - Right attention attracts right results to entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you want to create different and better results for yourself and your team, at work and/or home, consider going a step further in your self-development and expanding your inner self. If you continue managing your time, finances, people and stress, and additionally, focus your attention and ...
Views: 1275 - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major? Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, Shiites, Sunnis, spiritual unity Craig's new blog is at ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Spiritual Guidance and Support Coping With Personal and Global Tragedy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Stephanie AltI remember feeling my mother’s sorrow as a child. Sometimes I would stand next to her and begin to cry. “Why are you crying” she’d ask bewildered? “I don’t know mommy, because you are sad” I’d say. Some of us physically register the suffering of others in our bodies. We tap into their feelings ...
Views: 1108 - Creating Miracles in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Hal PriceIn the beginning, our Creator brought forth in one instant, every possibility that our Divine Imagination could ever conceive. We have always had at our disposal the endless potential to tap into this vast array of every possible combination of our “unimagined dreams”. We have been told that ...
Views: 1715(6 votes) - You Can Talk the Talk, But Can You Walk the Walk? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere are two faces of religion; that which we profess, and that which we project. Our professed religion follows our scriptures and our beliefs and are what we declare to be our truths, our ideals. It's the talk we talk. Our projection of our religion is how we act, what we say, how we say it, ...
Views: 1070(5 votes) - Christian Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jaco BeukesCoaching is a modern-day phenomenon that is taking the world by storm. This discipline has proven to deliver excellent results for people from various backgrounds. Helping people pursue their goals and turn their dreams into reality. Coaching differs from counselling (which is intended for ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Looking For God - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Terri MarieI've worked with a lot of master champions. Some have mastered a sport. Some had a skill like ballet. Some have mastered a musical talent or instrument but some of them master everything. They do that by mastering life. They become enlightened. To be in the presence of such a being is to me ...
Views: 1172(3 votes) - FatherGod's Power - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod’s Power is within us HIS Children and is thus always available for us to use at all times to bless our families and all of mankind. Please read the following scriptures to confirm this for yourself. Matthew 28: 18-20] 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, ...
Views: 2072(8 votes) - Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Faith - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Faith Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Faith, inspiration. words of inspiration, spirit, spiritual writings, belief Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Expectations....what are you asking for? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it was New Year’s Eve, and family and friends together sharing what they wanted for 2010. So round the table we went, and I was very surprised to hear what people were asking for. It started with “In 2010 I would like to handle all the pressures thrown at me and cope better than I did in ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Watch What You Say - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYWatch What You Say What you say determines what is in your heart and eventually determines your placement in life. Out of abundance of heart speaks the mouth, since thoughts are words spoken that shapes our destiny, for better or for bitter. “How long will this wicked community grumble ...
Views: 1249(3 votes) - Stand Your Ground - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYStand Your Ground God is not the author of confusion and you must not loose sight of the fact that He does not work or bound by human reports. He is not in the business of deception, oppression, manipulation or afflicts anyone. He is the light, and in Him is no darkness neither shadows of ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Where Is FatherGod? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.WHERE IS FATHERGOD? The following scriptures assure us that our Loving Heavenly FatherGod is always present with us HIS Children. Therefore, we are always in HIS presence and have access to HIS help at all times. [Ephesians 4:6] One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through ...
Views: 2461(6 votes) - You can Make It Happen. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou can Make It Happen. God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into the net! You have a beautiful enviable future because destiny is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice. There is something about life, if you refuse to accept anything less than the best, ...
Views: 1200 - The Yeast to Rise - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYThe Yeast to Rise When God gives you a seed, He does not want that seed back; He wants a forest. He wants you to plant and grow that seed with the ability He gave you. Myles Munroe Use the talents you possess, the wood would be very silent if no birds sang except the best. For those ...
Views: 1305 - Know the Truth - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are the handicap you must face. You are the one who must choose your place. James Allen. The price of not knowing the rudiments of certain things in life could lead to frustration, embarrassment and untold hardship. Some penalties we pay in life are due to ...
Views: 1030(2 votes) - You are more than Conquerors - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are more than Conquerors Persistence makes you to stand your ground in Christ any day. It makes you to stand for the cause you believe. It brings you into the realm of not turning back from your assignment. It makes you to forgo pleasure and endure to the end for the crown set for the ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - Gaining Comfort From Spirituality - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI had a great session with a wonderful Medium the other day. I have felt as light as a feather ever since and yet very much rooted firmly to the ground as well; I guess the overall feeling is one of believing that I am exactly where I'm meant to be and also know where I should be going...and of ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Holy Trinity: Who Is God? Who Is Jesus Christ? How About the Holy Spirit? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWho is God? Who is Jesus Christ? And how about the Holy Spirit? The entire Bible clearly supplies all the information we need in order to know about them, so here, I will briefly answer these basic and fundamental questions using the Bible, God's final written authority for us. Why is knowing ...
Views: 3606(2 votes) - What's Yours is Yours - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyThis morning I received some news that left me feeling as if I’d been kicked in the stomach. Although a misunderstanding occurred, I didn’t know how to fix it. As a matter of fact, in my own strength I couldn’t fix it. I began praying about it and got the notion to call a partner ministry to ...
Views: 1348(6 votes) - Blind Faith - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Salim Boss“By doubting we come to inquiry; and through inquiry we perceive truth.” ~ Peter Abelard (1079 -1142). He was a French philosopher and theologian. “Most institutions demand unqualified faith; but the institution of science makes skepticism a virtue.” ~ Robert King Merton (1910 – ...
Views: 1112(3 votes) - “I Think Syndrome” - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Salim Boss“But what human judgment outweighs the commandments of God on the scales of opinion? What “person of God” would ever say, “Well, yeah, God forbids it, but I think it’s okay?”[1] ~ Dr. Laurence B. Brown, MD Author of The Eighth Scroll, MisGod’ed, God’ed, and Bearing True Witness You can’t ...
Views: 1009(3 votes) - A reason to celebrate. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Robin HardyWith only a few days left till Christmas morning springs itself upon us with all the giggles, excitement and love; many may be trying to figure out how to get the enormous lists of toys the children are wanting. Isn’t it funny how when I was a kid we asked for one toy maybe two, for me usually ...
Views: 1120 - Serenity through Life's Challenges and Faith - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Mahindra RajHi everyone, the last month for me, was filled with numerous experiences I perceived as challenges which tested the level of faith I have in my path, process and what I’m doing, and as such I felt compelled to write about this topic. I figure there are many more out there that are going through ...
Views: 2482(2 votes) - Are Your Prayers Being Answered by God? If Not, Do You Know Why Not? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionPrayer is communication with Jehovah God Almighty; it is a two-way conversation. So when you pray to your Father in heaven, He will answer you according to His will. However, there are hindrances to prayers--things and behaviors that will prevent an answered prayer. Here, let us briefly go ...
Views: 5322(6 votes) - Prayers for Daily Living - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Kellyna CampbellWe live in very challenging times and need to find ways to help us stay centered. The best practice is to go deeper within oneself by talking with God. Prayer is a simple communication with God. The best prayer is the practice of gratitude. The more gratitude we are able to feel, the better our ...
Views: 7604(1 vote) - Gift of Salvation: How Can You Accept and Keep It? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHow do we get saved? What are required for us to receive salvation? Since salvation is a gift from Jehovah God Almighty through His Son, Jesus Christ, accepting this gift is easy, not tricky at all. We are saved the moment we 1) repent of anything bad we've ever done and 2) accept Jesus as ...
Views: 4224(5 votes) - Struggling for My Way - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Jennifer Young, LPCSometimes I just have to laugh and shake my head when I think of all the times, all the ways I have tried to make things turn out my way. I am proof that our God is a patient God. I get this idea in my head that I know the way things should go or what is best, and then I struggle, stress, and ...
Views: 923(5 votes) - Believing in God: What Does It Really Mean and Involve? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you believe in Jehovah God Almighty? If you answered "Yes," your answer would match about half of the human population, because Christians, Muslims, and Jews, all believe in the same God, Jehovah (though Muslims use the name Allah for God). While I do not doubt the depth or strength of ...
Views: 5424(3 votes) - ~ The History of Manifestation Before "The Secret" ~ - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIf you’re like me and thousands of others on this planet, you’ve either read The Secret, watched the DVD or know what it’s about. Those of us who are familiar with the Law of Attraction (LOA), know that it has been around since Jesus and other prophets walked the earth. All we need to do is read ...
Views: 2062(4 votes) - Think! On purpose - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Daniel ToopsThink …on purpose Have you heard the story “The Emperor’s New Clothes”? The story is about a ruler who cares more about clothing than anything else. He hires two swindlers who promise to provide a bespoke suit of clothing like no other. They tell the Emperor they posses a very special cloth. ...
Views: 1361(4 votes) - Table Graces: Blessings for the Spiritually Eclectic - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from lisa mcleodGrowing up, we never said "grace" in my house. My mom was raised Catholic and my dad a Baptist. Somewhere along the line, they both left their childhood churches, and by the time we came along, religion was no longer part of their daily lives. I suspect that they were unable to reconcile the ...
Views: 1470(4 votes) - Death is Your Guru: Let It Teach You - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dr. Steve McSwain,So said the Buddha. In the months that followed his death and burial, I felt confused, afraid, and lost. I tried to help my mother manage her grief even as I struggled to handle my own. To say that my life unraveled would be an understatement. Within twenty-four months of his death, I left the ...
Views: 1430(4 votes) - Hallowed Be Thy Name: How Do You Glorify Jehovah God Almighty? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionTeaching his disciples how to pray to God, God's beloved Son, Jesus Christ, began the model prayer with, "Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." (Matthew 6:9, American Standard Version) When we pray "Hallowed be thy name," we are seeking sanctification and glory for God's ...
Views: 6545(3 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Infinite Mind - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“I am surrounded by an Infinite Ocean of Mind that receives the imprint of my word.” Ernest Holmes If I believe God is ALL there is (and I do) how can I possibly doubt that I or anyone is not part of that magnificent whole. If the One Mind is like an Infinite Ocean accepting thought like ...
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