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- 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: 2414(3 votes) - The Death That Brings Life - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHere's a riddle for you: what death brings life? Answer: the death of Jesus Christ in our place. But how could Jesus' death bring anyone life? Why did particularly Jesus have to die in our place? Why die in our place at all? Finally, how should we personally respond to his death? Our ...
Views: 2414(2 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Prayer and Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” Alcoholics Anonymous "If God is already perfect, free, deathless, and complete, it would be impossible for this ...
Views: 2401(6 votes) - The Return of te Warrior: Life After Death - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from William FetterMy Faith Story Losing a job was only the tip of the iceberg for me. A little over two years ago my life changed on a dime. It was March 2011 and I was enjoying the good life. I had a great management position with the City of Houston, was earning a good income, drove a luxury ...
Views: 2393(1 vote) - Shroud of Turin New Evidence - A Breakthrough Discovery - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Steveis KindThe Shroud of Turin New Evidence reveals some pivotal information about the cloth that held the body of Jesus after he was taken down from the cross. For many years after the shroud was photographed, scientists have worked hard to get more information on some of the clues left behind. This ...
Views: 2391 - Pass the Prayer Shoes – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhen Moses met God on Mt. Sanai, he was required to take off his shoes because the ground he was standing on was holy ground. I think wherever we pray, it’s as if we are entering holy territory. The Lord’s Prayer is a beautiful example of how we should communicate with our Father and it is one ...
Views: 2386 - Sources of Revenue in Islamic State - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Umer FiazThe idea of state in Islam is to ease and help the Muslims. The defense of righteousness, possessions and life of persons is main and essential duty and duty of the Islamic. All memberships of the social order are guaranteed to follow the guidance of caliph and he is accountable to protection ...
Views: 2374 - An Answered Prayer for Another Person - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Manuel BerongaAfter more than fifty years, my aging father sought closure of the previous life he had before he and my mother lived together. He had another family prior to the war in the town of Dalaguete 72.5 kilometers (25 miles) south of the city of Cebu, and where he begot six children. According ...
Views: 2337(1 vote) - Quantum Level Faith - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Ann MusicoAs Christians we know that faith is the substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1). So, faith is a thing – a substance. It’s not a substance like a chair or a car. It is not a visible, solid, or at least what appears to us as a solid, substance. But it is a substance none-the-less. In ...
Views: 2336 - Let the Earth Rejoice – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentPsalm 97:1 says this: “The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice.” If the earth could speak, what do you think it would say it has to rejoice about? I think it would thank God for all its beauty like the mountains and the ocean and the people who live on it. Here is a fun Bible object lesson to ...
Views: 2333 - Be grateful for corrupt politicians. 10 reasons why you should be grateful for them from The Science of Getting Rich by William Wattles - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BENEFITS OF BEING GRATEFUL 1. Grateful souls are closer to God. Get closer to God when you are grateful. The soul that is always grateful lives in closer touch with God than those who never look to God in thankful acknowledgement. The mental attitude of gratitude draws the mind into ...
Views: 2331 - Influence of the Pulpit In Islam - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Umer FiazThe Minbar or pulpit plays an important role in Muslims societies. Muslims pay serious attentions and act on the addresses which are being delivered from pulpit. The messages from pulpit are largely accepted by Muslims. Thus, it shows that the value and worth of person who uses pulpit. Though ...
Views: 2323 - Prayers for Protection - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierPrayers for Protection are spiritual insurance for our family, friends and self. There is no fee to pay for this kind of insurance. All you need to do is surrender, have faith, trust in your Higher Power, and simply speak to God. Praying is talking to God. You can say a standard prayer, ...
Views: 2316 - How Do We Know That We Can Trust the Bible As the Word of God? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: How do we know that we can trust the Bible as the Word of God? Answer: We can trust the Bible as the Word of God because the Bible is proven to be: 1) Historically accurate: Archeologists have unearthed evidences of certain people, places, and events described in the Bible, and ...
Views: 2273 - How to Find Out if a Church is Dead or Alive - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Mary WilkeyWhen you go to your church, do you look forward to it, or do you dread it and just force yourself to go out of obligation? Or maybe you are just seeking to be blessed and glean from it all you can, without ever contributing in any way. When I attended a certain church years ago, I would look ...
Views: 2243 - How to Make Great Decisions with Divine Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonMost of us hate making big decisions. Should I leave this job? Would my life be better if I moved to another place? Is it time to end this relationship? We usually angst about these issues for weeks, months and even years. I've observed that, left to their own devices, most people decide not to ...
Views: 2236 - Faith - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Lisa BoussonI was recently given the opportunity to be in the presence of a man who inspired me, healed me, and gave me the gift of witnessing someone who was truly walking his path under the direction of God. Solomon Wickey is an Amish Iridologist and Herbalist who's approximately 80 years of age. His face ...
Views: 2219 - Dick B.'s Unmanageable Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Unmanageable Life What brought You to A.A. or a 12 Step Fellowship? By Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved. A Little Chunk of History For Openers Some of us get all wrapped up in difficult words when we enter A.A. or another 12 Step Fellowship. We wonder what ...
Views: 2217 - 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: 2211(1 vote) - Rose's Fairy Tale - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisOnce there was a girl named Rose. God Himself had named her, for she belonged to Him alone. She had come from His Heart. Living in the world, she had forgotten who she was and lost her way. But God never once took His eyes off of her. As a child, Rose would often look into a mirror and see ...
Views: 2204(2 votes) - 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: 2187(1 vote) - Should English-speaking Muslims lace their language with Arabic terms when others do not understand? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSloppy Speech? Rehana Matri sparked a response when she expressed: I wish Muslims would stop speaking English sprinkled with Arabic terminology because every word that is in Arabic can also be said in English. Why this mix of language, it does not help anyone who is not learned in the Arabic ...
Views: 2178 - The end of the World - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe end of the world! The end of this age / the last hour. Millions of Christians are confused, because they do not read the clear description of Jesus about the end of the World in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Many people believe that we live in the last days and the world is ...
Views: 2176(2 votes) - The Sufferings of True Christians - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionOnce a person becomes a Christian by trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and eternal life, would he or she experience less suffering in the world? Answer: Being a Christian will bring more suffering of one kind, and less suffering of another kind into our lives. What it will not ...
Views: 2174(1 vote) - Prayer Is Its own Answer - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCCause and effect are but two sides of thought; and Spirit is both Cause and Effect. Prayer is its own answer. Now, if the one who prays only partly believes, then there is a tendency to set an idea in motion; if the next day he wholly doubts, this idea must be wiped out. In dealing with Mind, we ...
Views: 2167(2 votes) - What Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Craig LockWhat Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.htm Other Articles are ...
Views: 2163(3 votes) - Popping for Joy: A Super Sunday School Lesson for Memorizing Galatians 5:22 from the Bible - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Kathy VincentThere was a time in my life when I felt I had lost my joy. I felt miserable. I didn’t want to do anything or be around anybody. But slowly and surely, my joy returned as I began to rest more on the Lord. My strength returned too. Nehemiah 8:10 says this: “…for the joy of the LORD is ...
Views: 2156(1 vote) - Proof of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCNo one has ever seen Mind or Spirit, but who could possibly doubt their existence? Nothing is more self- evident than that we live; and since we live, we must have life; yet who has ever seen this life? The only proof of life we have is that we live; and the only proof we have of Mind is that we ...
Views: 2146(1 vote) - 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: 2116(8 votes) - ISAIAH 9: 10 JUDGMENT - Video Review and Interview with Producer Joseph Farah - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiIn 1970 even the churches were not regularly taught the doctrine of the second coming of Christ more commonly known as premillennial prophecy. Then along came Hal Lindsey’s block buster best seller, “The Late Great Planet Earth.” The nation and the world were catapulted into a revival of ...
Views: 2116 - It’s Never Too Late With God! Your Best Days Are Still Ahead! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghThe story of “Laurre the Elliot” who bagged a master’s degree at the age of 90, says a lot about the fact that – where there is a will, there will always be a way – no matter the trials or pains! “Laurre the Elliot” is a proof to many that it's never too late to fulfil your dreams. She said it ...
Views: 2116 - Is "Spiritual But Not Religious" Just An Annoying Cliche? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Andrew CortAccording to a recent
Views: 2110 - ~ 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: 2109(4 votes) - How to Know God's Voice - Test and See! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Robert PedersenWhen the subject is: Communicating with God, "How do you know when you're hearing God's voice?" is the most often asked question. Perhaps you've been praying or meditating and you sense you're hearing God's voice - but you're not sure - how do you know? I suppose we'd all like definitive ...
Views: 2098(1 vote) - Bible: Can We Trust It? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: The Bible's full of great stories but is there any convincing evidence for any of them? Answer: Long before people proved it scientifically, the Bible indicated that Earth hangs in space: "He stretcheth out the north over empty space, and hangeth the earth upon nothing," (Job 26:7) ...
Views: 2092(4 votes) - Stressful Times at Church? Do What I Say, Not What I Do! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from J. Val HastingsIn a list of the most stressful jobs you can have, being a minister came in as one of the top ten. Pastors weren't surprised by that at all, but what if things were different? What if we practiced what we preached? When I mention the stressful nature of ministry to people outside of the ...
Views: 2090 - ~ It's About the Climb ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoWe live in a fast paced world; fast cars, fast food, jet planes, cell phones, laptops etc. All of these technical and life style changes have had a definite impact on society, both positive and negative. On the positive side, we have become the richest, most comfortable and most fortunate ...
Views: 2084(4 votes) - The Embodiment of Prayer - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from John GilmoreSometimes I wake up in the morning and think of the coming day and coming days in general, and I think that I must have been born on the wrong planet. But then I slowly realize that I am just where I am supposed to be. When I realize that all of my fears, worries, and regrets seem to just ...
Views: 2083(3 votes) - Stop Negative Thougths by Creating a Mental Gatekeeper - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Rhonda JonesDo you battle with negative thoughts or just can't turn off the dialogue in your head? Do you find yourself having conversations with people who aren't even there? Many people suffer from compulsive and negative thinking, but you can learn to stop these voices in your head by creating a mental ...
Views: 2074 - Importance of Modesty - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Umer FiazModesty is one of the essential ideals that Islam has been indorsing. Modesty as a facade of human behavior is an intelligence of shame or bashfulness. Modesty is indispensable in the affairs and affiliation of the Creator and creatures. Modesty was fortified and permitted by All Messengers sent ...
Views: 2072 - Fear can be crippling in an emergency - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue HeldenbrandThe catastrophic weather conditions are our nation has been experiencing have caused a tremendous amount of fear because of the imminent dangers involved. Many people have been disrupted from their home and families, losing their connections. Fear can cause you to become paralyzed and ...
Views: 2070(2 votes) - WALKING BY FAITH IN THE FACE OF FEAR - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Jo Anne Meekins2008 held some highlights that were obtained strictly by pressing through fear to walk in faith. My God-orchestrated 2008 highlights included: publishing my first book with Author House; purchasing space to promote my book at Dr. Sujay’s Moving Up Conference in the NY Marriott hotel; my first ...
Views: 2061 - Just Taking it All In - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Marc AdamsI am sure the nurses at Muskogee Regional Medical Center must have thought I was a “first-time father”, an inexperienced rookie dad, because I stood outside the hospital nursery, peering through the window at my newly born baby girl (Haylee) for more than an hour. In fact, one nurse came out to ...
Views: 2056 - Order Up!: A Free Bible Activity for Your Elementary Children - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Kathy VincentKnowing the order of the different stories in the Bible should not just be for seminary scholars. Our kids should be getting a handle on God’s amazing Word as well. Try this fun and free Bible activity to help your kids learn the order of the stories in the Bible. I call it “Order Up!” ...
Views: 2050 - Telling the Truth - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Nancy HeimstraIt’s not about the external experience. It is always an “inside job”. It is the feelings we came here to experience. I know that I have spent a lot of time trying to change or improve my life, when all that I really wanted was to Feel better. It seemed at the time that if I could just change ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Do You Know What It's Like??? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there... I know what it's like... I had times when I wasn't happy doing anything that I did. I did some great things, but I was never happy. All I knew is that I wanted to feel better, and whatever I did to try and feel better, didn't work. I felt horrible. Even though others thought I ...
Views: 2038(2 votes) - 2010 St Germaine Predictions - Trusting in What You Cannot See Yet - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Christine HoeflichI listened in as Jennifer McLean interviewed guest Geoffrey Hoppe, who channels Adamus St. Germain, last week. The theme was predictions for 2010. I am writing this article because I feel this St. Germain has one of the most informative, higher level understandings of what is happening on our ...
Views: 2034(3 votes) - Give to Others and Yourself Daily - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 8. Give to Others and Yourself Daily Give gifts from the heart regularly to those around you. Also give to yourself. Focus also on giving to others and yourself that which you seek to attract or create. Wish for others to be well and to also have what you are seeking to create. ...
Views: 2031(1 vote) - Freemason Symbols - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Simon PierceBefore 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: 2029 - Islam and Scope of International Law - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Umer FiazIslamic law has almost described all issues of human beings in a very organized and systematic manner. Islam has given some rules and regulations to lead life for personal and public affairs. Likewise, Islam has also given some international rules and obligations. It has told us how to rule and ...
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