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- End of the World? - Serious Error of Predicting the Day or the Hour - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiChristian leaders and pastors are proclaiming their disdain for prognosticator Harold Camping for his latest end of the world campaign, some with disgust while others are ridiculing and condemning him outright. The rest of the world is spreading rapture humor around the media like a ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Street Preachers -- from the books Josephine In Her Words and Phil In His Words - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriStreet Preachers 1) “God doesn’t like it when you are mad.”-Mom told us this whenever she found that we were mad at people, places and things. 2) “We all have the same God.-Mom Did not care what religion people practiced. All mom cared about was that people believe and obey God 3) ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Worship Leading Tips for an Unresponsive Viewers - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Darin BIn case you are looking for worship leading tips then chances are that you're coping with an unresponsive audience. If in case you have been worship leading for a while then you are positive to have encountered such a congregation and, because each group is different, it is often onerous to ...
Views: 1195 - ***What I learned from the Rapture - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Morgana RaeWell, the End of the World came and went (Saturday, May 21 at 6pm local time, everywhere) with a fizzle. No floating bodies or open graves or big earthquakes. What a dud. Seriously. After all that fanfare I was sort of hoping for something… maybe a celestial voice or a partial eclipse or a ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - Will The World End On Saturday, May 21, 2011? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Luigi EisemanBy now everyone has heard about 5/21/2011 as The End For God’s Chosen people. Many may scoff at this present day Jonah scholar’s discoveries, but as any believer in God knows that we should not sleep, but be watchful and sober so we are not surprised. We are told to work out your own salvation ...
Views: 759 - Put Your Trust in God Entirely From the book: "Conversion of The Church" By Sam Shoemaker - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriPut Your Trust in God Entirely God speaks in six great ways: in nature and creation; in the moral law; in the Scriptures; in Jesus Christ; in human conscience; and in history. All these things are, of course, forever imperishably true. And all of us know them to be true, and have known it for ...
Views: 1507 - Where Everything is Moral - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergWhat a strange place to build a community! The theme of the fourth book of the Torah is found in its name, Bamidbar, “In The Desert.” Why the desert? Why is the desert so fundamental to all the stories and laws that develop through this book? Were they really considered to be in the desert? Was ...
Views: 754 - Voting the Lord's Prayer out of A.A. Meetings - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Voting the Lord’s Prayer Out of A.A. Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved More and more efforts are being expended by a few members of the A.A. fellowship to move Almighty God out of the A.A. and other 12-Step and "anonymous" meetings. A Common technique is to call for a "group ...
Views: 4318(1 vote) - Ghost Hunting at Newcastle Keep, with Simply Ghost Nights. - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Stuart DawsonWhere do we start about Newcastle Keep, the whole night shocked the Simply Ghost Nights team on this paranormal investigation. It was an event that nightmares and films are made of, we experienced it all at Newcastle Keep, the good, the bad and the downright demonic, from table tipping, glass ...
Views: 1288 - Are you an Authentic Christian? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Duke TaberRecently I have been pondering about what makes a person authentic and real. We live in an age where there is so much hype. So much show. So much putting on masks because people may not like the real us or because we are expected to be or act a certain way. Just the other day I was involved in a ...
Views: 530 - The Cloud of Record - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergWe people possess records, like gravestones, of individual clouds and dates on which they have flourished. In 1824, John Constable took his beloved and tubercular wife, Maria, to Brighton Beach. They hoped the sea air would cure her. On June 12 he sketched, in oils, squally clouds over ...
Views: 838 - Tattooing And Piercing In Islam! - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalQuran education is important for every Muslim irrespective of gender. You can only know about your religion and yourself, if you read Quran. To understand your religion and ideology of life, Allah (SWT) presented you with a miraculous gift of Quran. Tattoos & Gold Jacketing Of Teeth In ...
Views: 4740 - What has your religion done for You? an essay by Emmet Fox - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriWhat has your religion done for You? An all in policy What has your Religion done for you? For years probably you have been attending Church, studying the Bible, reading spiritual literature and doing service. Now I suggest that you ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - Ghost Hunting at The Manor House Hotel, West Auckland, Count Durham, with Simply Ghost Nights - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Stuart DawsonAs the team enjoyed the delights of this 3* hotel prior to the nights paranormal activity commencing, none of us could anticipate what would happen when the spirit world would come out to play later that evening. The Manor House Hotel is truly a quintessential old hall, with a chequered ...
Views: 1608 - Paranormal Investigation Live Streamed by Simply Ghost Nights - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Stuart DawsonThe Simply Ghost Nights team so thrilled to have succeeded in achieving the difficult task of airing a live stream of a paranormal investigation. All of the credit must go to their technical expert Ian, who instigated from start to finish the whole live streaming concept. Also the Simply Ghost ...
Views: 1166 - Faith In Allah (SWT)! - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalAsiyah’s Faith: Having faith in Allah (SWT) is what makes a normal human being a Muslim. You faith decides what level Muslim are your. For this matter the example of Aasiyah, the wife of Firown is in front of us. She had strong faith in Allah though she lived under the shadow of a person who ...
Views: 1541 - SOMETIMES MAD PEOPLE TELL MAD STORIES - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Codrut TutuUnevolved spirit and soul cannot keep and they cannot get accustomed to an immortal body - even if they have one, they destroy it. (Mavrino - the greatest master of traditional medicine). Earth was prepared for settlement many million years ago. From various reasons, they had tested and ...
Views: 1382 - I’m Desperate - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergRabbi Akiva gave five instructions to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai when Rabbi Akiva was incarcerated in prison (See Berachot 61b): Rabbi Shimon said to him, “Master! Teach me Torah!” Rabbi Akiva said, “I will not teach you (to protect his student from being imprisoned).” Rabbi Shimon said, “If you do ...
Views: 957 - What is Paganism - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Rhuddlwm GawrWhat Is Paganism? In my effort to increase awareness of Pagan and Neo-Pagan issues and foster a more accurate world-view of the beliefs and practices of Paganism and Neo-Paganism, I would like to explain what Paganism and Neo-paganism is. Pagans do not "recruit" outsiders into their ...
Views: 889 - The snowflake and the prayer - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriThe snowflake and the prayer God gave us the snowflake to show us what snowflakes' can do when they stick together and he gave us prayer to give us a way to work together. A snowflake alone is a pretty sight, When combined with other flakes we see magnificence. Prayer alone provides ...
Views: 1715 - Crucifixion: a Symbol of What We Do to Ourselves - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from David Robert OrdThere are people who think we ought to get rid of all talk about the crucifixion of Jesus in the 21st century—that it is a negative, unhelpful, even harmful image. Those who have moved away from Christianity point to how Christendom has even taught people to crucify themselves, put themselves ...
Views: 1409 - The one prayer that is recited by people of all faiths in this Nation and around the world. - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriToday is National Prayer Day There exists one prayer that is recited by people of all faiths in this Nation and around the world. It is a source of peace and comfort for many who use it as a daily petition. The original unabridged version embodies a complete formula for living. The ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Ghost Hunting at Gainsborough Old Nick Theatre, with Simply Ghost Nights. - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Stuart DawsonThis was Simply Ghost Nights return to Gainsborough Old Nick Theatre after our previous visit earlier in the year which had been a rip roaring success. From our past trip there could lightening really strike twice and bestow all our ghost hunters such amazing paranormal activity yet again. The ...
Views: 1197 - You Are Always in God's Neighborhood - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jim FargianoWherever you walk, you are walking in the footsteps of a Higher Power. It is only when you try to run from them that you will find yourself struggling. You must ask yourself whether or not striding in the comfort and peace of angels is better or worse than going through life feeling like you can ...
Views: 1062 - How to Identify Antique Statues? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Amogh ShakyaAntique collection is really a passionate hobby. An antique collector likely has an curiosity on knowing the histories of particular places and arts also. The question might occur, how to identify the antique statues? The subsequent tips could be helpful by some means to recognize real antique ...
Views: 6700 - Rosh Chodesh Iyar: Vav: Truth and Beauty By Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergEvery month has its own letter of the aleph beit, its corresponding tribe, and its specific fixing. According to the Ishbitzer, the letter of Iyar is Vav, the tribe Is Issachar and what we have to fix is “hirhur” – “thinking”. In Hebrew there are two words for thinking – “machshava” and then ...
Views: 1266 - Are you Evil - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from David SamuelThe thoughts of this writing are based on the Hermetica, a body of literature written in late antiquity, but believed to be much older. Perhaps written at the time of Moses. Written originally in Latin and Greek, it is the source of the Gnostic teachings and it appears that Christianity took ...
Views: 1200 - Astrology and Health - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Riki ParkerAstrology in health is one field which sees maximum people clinging to. People have so many questions on how to lead a healthy lifestyle and they find resort to all such questions in astrology. Astrology services are greater than before and have succeeded in attracting people with health ...
Views: 752 - Successful Muslim Marriage Tips – Follow For A Peaceful Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalQuran says: "And among His Signs is this that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts). Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect" (30: 21). No doubt, Marriage is not a compulsory act ...
Views: 2165(1 vote) - Seeing the Monster - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergBlood curdling screams chilled me to the bone just as I hesitantly sat down to write this newsletter. I ran upstairs, my heart pounding, to find my daughter terrorized by a "gynormous monster!" All I could see was an inch long bug, and I was too shaken by her screams and the heavy exercise to ...
Views: 740 - Don’t Think God Speaks to People Today? – Think Again - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiI thank God that when I address how God has spoken to me I am not talking about something that happened just yesterday. In fact it is something that has followed me my entire life. There is not enough room in one article to cover it and even my book “An American Prophet and His Message’ ...
Views: 1088 - Puranic History of Tiruchendur Murugan Temple - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Subramanya SwamyThe puranic explanation of Tiruchendur Murugan Temple - South India’s famous Indian Temple Tour courses therefore: An asura referred Surapadma was ruling Veera Mahendrapuri. He performed much asceticism appealing the boon of Lord Shiva. Met with his non-indulgences Lord Shiva accorded him many ...
Views: 4118 - 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: 916 - Reform Yourself With The Help Of A Quran Teacher If You Want To Over Come The Enemies Of Islam! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalA Quran teacher can bring you the real essence of Islam. The world politics has changed dramatically over the years and the western media has found the sensitive nerve of Muslim Ummah, which is their religion. They have started hitting at the religion Islam and the western media is trying to ...
Views: 1498 - Easter Is For Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Wayne KehlEaster is a holiday celebrated each spring in many countries throughout the world. It is essentially a Christian religious celebration based on the scriptures which indicate that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Each year we celebrate the resurrection on Easter ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Creation the Painting - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from John ArtmenEveryone knows the image. Two fingers almost touching, coming from two stretched arms from opposite directions. The paint might be a little aged and cracked. It really is among the most famous photos inside the earth, iconic in truth. But wherever does it really come from. Very well, the ceiling ...
Views: 619 - 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: 1317 - God's Ministers of Helps - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Judy MillerAnd God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. -- 1 Cor 12:28 NKJV According to 1 Cor 12:28, the Ministry of Helps is one of the supernatural gifts God has ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Who was Muhammad (from the Booklet: 'A Brief Illustrated Guide to Islam')? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Who was Muhammad (from the Booklet: 'A Brief Illustrated Guide to Islam')? Author: I.A.Ibrahim (and shared by Craig Lock) Category (key words): Religion, Islam, Muhammad (Mohammed), religious tolerance, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity, unity of religion, ...
Views: 723 - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 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 Web site: ...
Views: 817 - 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: 897 - 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: 2726 - Township Development in Chennai, Real Estate Developer Chennai - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Ashok IsraniChennai Township Chennai is one of the metro cities of India. This city was earlier known as Madras and is the capital of Tamil Nadu state in the southern region of the country. In spite of being influenced by the previous British rule and foreign culture; it has retained its traditional ...
Views: 1033 - The Kalachakra Mantra - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Kalachakra Mantra symbol of Buddhism is complex and comprehensive. It is also referred to as the “Tenfold Powerful One”. It is thus named because it consists of ten different parts. This ancient symbol is made up of a mantra of seven syllables surrounded by a ring of fire. Above and to ...
Views: 9717 - Tibetan Buddhist Tingsha Bells - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerTibetan Buddhists often use tingshas during their meditation practices. A tingsha is a pair of small cymbals connected by a strap. Tingshas are used in prayer and rituals, and produce a clear, high-pitched tone when struck. A tingsha is a relatively small instrument, usually measuring between ...
Views: 4315(1 vote) - The Mandala Set - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerA mandala set (or Dultson Kyilkhor in Tibetan) is a tool used by Buddhists, Hindus, and Jainists in their offering ceremonies. The mandala set represents the mind and body of the Buddha, and can grant practitioners great power. The Sanskrit word mandala means “circle”. Mandala sets are often ...
Views: 1671 - The Endless Knot - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Endless, or Eternity Knot is one of the “Eight Auspicious Symbols” of Buddhism. The other seven symbols include the: Conch Shell, Lotus, Parasol, Pair of Golden Fishes, Victory Banner, and Treasure Vase. The Tibetan phrase for Endless Knot is dpal be'u, and its Sanskrit name is shrivatsa. ...
Views: 19380 - The Dorje Vajra - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Vajra, or Dorje is a Buddhist symbol representing the nature of reality. Vajra is a reality wisdom, wisdom of equanimity, and all-accomplishing wisdom complementing at the other side. The significance of the symmetry of this symbol is to illustrate the unification of relative and absolute ...
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