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- Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - The Changing of our Nations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Some people are concerned about our future; the year 2012 in particular. Some people feel that this will be the end of civilization. That mankind will destroy itself. I’m sure many changes are going to take place. Some of them are going to be bad, but honestly I feel more of them will be ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - The Dharma is free and it matters not what school you study in - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Dharma is free to all, its part of the Buddhist belief that no one should be allowed to pay for the Buddha’s teachings. It was never meant to be used to make a profit, it was meant to change the world. The Buddhist literature and all Dharma materials are free to anyone, if not then it’s not ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - 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: 1634 - The Truth About Moses's Exodus From Egypt - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Kevin MillerThis is a review of the Biblical Egyptology course made available from the Universal Life Church Seminary. This article explores the Exodus from Egypt by Moses. The question concerning the existence of evidence supporting the Biblical Exodus was handled in great detail within this training ...
Views: 3035 - What Spirit Speaks- Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Rose CampbellWhat Spirit Speaks- Part 2 (Continuation from Part 1, found elsewhere on this site.) 8)There are two responses to all situations: that of love and that of fear (and their corresponding attributes). Love is assuredness, comfort, compassion, courage, strength, giving, etc… Fear’s minions ...
Views: 1236 - What Spirit Speaks- Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Rose CampbellWhat Spirit Speaks In my time in service as a “speaker” for Spirit/God (call it what you will) for 20+ years now I have given thousands of personal sessions and delivered numerous public ...
Views: 1094 - Maximizing Your Prayer Life - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Elizabeth GaylePrayer is a very powerful tool to utilize in your daily life. It has been suggested from various scientific study that prayer can positively influence not only the mental state of the person who is praying, but also physical symptoms and problems. There are many articles available with valuable ...
Views: 731 - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 3281(2 votes) - 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: 1601 - Nicolini & The Lions - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergA great debate raged in early 18th century London: Was the lion battled by the Cavalliere Nicolini Grimaldi in the opera “Rinaldo” live, a real beast of the jungle, or was it only an actor in disguise? I often wonder about the lions we battle in our religious lives; are they real or imagined? ...
Views: 2241 - To Touch and to Be Touched Is Priceless - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Brandon CoxWhen no one likes you, it’s easy to become bitter. When you’re untouchable, it’s easy to give up on life. Jesus always seemed to search out the unliked and the untouchable. When He found them, He would do more than like them, He would love them. And He would touch them! Mark commits only four ...
Views: 1099 - How to Overcome Temptation - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Brandon CoxTemptation. This one word encompasses all of the greatest threats to a consistent and successful Christian walk. Let it be known that you cannot resist temptation. That is, temptation will always be a part of your life. But you can refuse to give into it in the power of Christ. The Best of ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Responsibility - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergI am reposting this blog on the first anniversary of the Haitian earthquake: It is far easier to work for the BNN, the Biblical News Network, and report on thousands of years and cities of Jewish history, than it is to work for CNN and report on everything that is happening all over the world ...
Views: 599 - Asian Art - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from asian artAsian art encompasses both history and time. Considering the rich history of Asia and its people, art trends usually fall under the culture and identity that define a nation. Traditional Asian arts are often passed down from one generation to another, allowing different people from all walks of ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Loughner: Psychology, Demonology and Presumption in the Body Politic - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiJared Lee Loughner is charged with killing six people and wounding others in the recent tragedy in Arizona. Days of media coverage has raised controversy, speculation and a sea of voices all trying to handle and assess what seems almost incomprehensible in a civilized nation. It has become ...
Views: 1196(3 votes) - Change Grows Best in a Culture of Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from J. Val HastingsIs it too late to suggest a New Year's resolution? If I had my wish, each and every church would commit to the resolution of creating a culture of appreciation. Coaches and church leaders often have the same goal – to help people create internal or organizational change. That is certainly ...
Views: 1026 - And then there was One... - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickYa, Jah, Ra, YHWH, Jehovah, Brahman, Elohim, El Shaddai, Adonai, Zeus, Theos, Logos, Krishna, Om, Heavenly Father, Divine Mother, Ishvara, Paramatman, Purusha, Allah, Sat and Lord – these are just a few of the more popular names in the attempt to label the original source and substance, creator ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Evolution of the word 'Christ': Part II - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAccording to this legend these rishis were the first human beings on earth that God creates during a Satya era which is an advance period for civilization where mankind is a lot more close to God spiritually. “Sat” means “pure or ideal” and “Ya” means “God” and thus together mean “ideal state ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Evolution of the word 'Christ': Part I - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAs the holidays near, it is important to remind ourselves of what we are really celebrating. Christmas day is symbolically the birthday of Jesus Christ, who according to the Christian Faith, died for our sins to be forgiven. Jesus is an important figure today regardless of what faith you may ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Sanatana Dharma - Eternal Law - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickSanatana Dharma also known as Sanaatan Dharma is a sanskrit term meaning "eternal law," "eternal religion" or "the eternal unchanging occupation of the soul in its relation to the Supreme Being." Thus one who follows the principles of Sanatana Dharma is led back to a pure state of consciousness ...
Views: 4491(1 vote) - Verses on the authenticity of the Quran - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Alisa khanIn the Holy Quran, which is revealed by Allah Almighty, the Muslims are asked to listen to the Quran recitation very silently. “And when the Quran is recited, then listen to it and remain silent, that mercy may be shown to you”. Quran Al-Araf [7:204] Listening to the Quran silently is of ...
Views: 856 - Houston Criminal Lawyers' Role in Criminal Cases - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Dennis smithFinding yourself under arrest in Texas State will lead you to understand the significance of a proficient criminal defense lawyer. These criminal attorneys protect citizens’ rights and ensure that people charged with crimes are treated fairly. Houston defense attorneys’ goal is to protect the ...
Views: 876 - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Chapter Six: Some Thoughts on Violence) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Craig LockJESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (CHAPTER SIX: SOME THOUGHTS on VIOLENCE)) "CONVERSATIONS" BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD. A "FASCINATING" DISCUSSION The Quran states: ‘Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors.’ However, this fatwa ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Online Quran mp3 - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from afshan kanwalThe Quran is the Final book of revelation & the pure word of Allah, Quran brings peace and prosperity among the people who accept Islam as a system in their lives. Islamic scholars believe that the very nature of the content of the Quran proves that it is divine revelation even non-Muslims ...
Views: 1381 - Lights of the Mazzaroth - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Benjamen GroomeGenesis 1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs ... The primary reason the lights in the firmament exists is to provide signs. Even the oldest book in the Bible, Job (believed to have been written ...
Views: 1112 - Spirituality and Bulimia - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenI interviewed Liz DeHaven, who was bulimic during her younger years. Most of us can identify with Liz, doing something we thought was smart, at first, only to find out later it was self-destructive. Bulimia was Liz's secret until she realized she had the God-given ability to face the bulimia and ...
Views: 2045 - Quran Recitation Manners - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Alisa khanThe reward of the Quran Recitation in the hereafter is immense. Of course, the ordinary Human mind cannot judge the intellect of the Almighty who has created us and given us the gift of the Quran. However to get an idea of the reward of the Quran Recitation, we might consider the following ...
Views: 818 - A Book “Review“: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Craig LockA Book “Review“: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Tags (key words): Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam , Fouad Elias Accad Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new ...
Views: 2098 - Verses of the Holy Quran about Peace - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Alisa khanIslam is a religion of peace, security, and prosperity. The Quran has emphasized on peace at so many places. The following is a collection of the verses of Quran about the peace in different aspects and scenarios. • Wishing peace is the way of greeting in Islam The Muslims when they meet and ...
Views: 5426 - Signposts: From The Diary of a Former Slave II - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThe blood has been gone for a few days. The city is humming again, except for all the work projects that have stopped. The Egyptians stay away from us. Everyone is wondering whether the blood plague was the end of it. I already overhear some of my former masters whispering, “We’ll get them back ...
Views: 584 - Prophecy 2011 – Is America Dancing with Devils? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiThis will be a transitional year for America and indeed the rest of the world as well. Too many degenerative changes have been set in motion across the globe for us to see much of a reversal in the great demise of nations. Will America get onboard this global wave along with the rest of the ...
Views: 1097 - American Civil War - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Ann AndersonThe American Civil War (1861-1865) was a civil war between the United States of America, called the Union, and the Confederate States of America, formed by eleven Southern states that had declared their secession from the Union. The Union won a decisive victory, followed by a period of ...
Views: 1043 - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Sharing Some Thoughts on Sin and Forgiveness) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Craig LockJesus Meets Muhammad (Sharing Some Thoughts on Sin and Forgiveness) "CONVERSATIONS" BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD. A "FASCINATING" DISCUSSION ON SIN (and the Nature of sin) and FORGIVENESS Key words (tags): Christianity, Islam, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, faiths, unity of ...
Views: 958 - Jesus Meets Muhammad: Conversations, a “Fascinating Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad (Part Two) - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Craig LockJESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (PART TWO) CONVERSATIONS, A “FASCINATING” DISCUSSION BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD Key words (tags): Islam, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth Dedication This "labour of love" is written especially ...
Views: 2403 - 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: 777(1 vote) - The Initiative to Learn Quran Online - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alisa khanThese days many Muslims want to learn Quran online. It is highly commendable if any person, irrespective of the religion wants to learn the Quran. Of course, we cannot limit the Quran learning to the Muslims only because it is a book of Hidaya for the entire humankind. It is in fact good if any ...
Views: 1132 - Ol’ Boogeyman Still Comin’ To Getcha? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Anthon St MaartenIn my line of work there is often an unhealthy obsession with the concept of evil. It appears we are simply not able to rid ourselves of this ‘thing’ we seem to have for the boogeyman (here in my country known as the tokoloshe). Just the other day I was listening to a radio psychic scaring ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Importance of Kindness in the Holy Quran - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alisa khanThe religion of Islam greatly encourages peace, love, kindness, and compassion. In the Holy Quran, there are several verses about these traits. Prohibition of racism in Islam The racism is strictly prohibited in the religion of Islam. The Holy Quran very successfully explains the reason of the ...
Views: 5057 - Sharing Some Information On Major Religions of the World: The Jews And Judaism (Part One) - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Craig LockSHARING SOME INFORMATION ON SOME OF THE MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: THE JEWS AND JUDAISM (PART ONE) INTRODUCTION: Craig is studying the teachings of different religions, as he researches and writes his latest novel, titled 'A New Dawn, set in the Middle East. In exploring these 'eternal ...
Views: 882 - An Insight about Christmas that Will Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The Little Prince is going to trigger a massive change in the life of the pilot who has crashed in the desert. He will accompany the pilot on an inner journey that will totally transform how he understands himself, how he feels about ...
Views: 1252 - CHRISTIANITY and ISLAM: "TWO CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD": - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Craig LockCHRISTIANITY and ISLAM: "TWO CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD": A follower of Islam, Ishmail (I) and Christine (C) a "follower of the teachings of Jesus" The following is a short extract from a new "work" titled 'BEYOND THE RAINBOW', that is "virtually writing itself" Tags (key words): New ...
Views: 1425 - Knowing the One and Only True God: Who Is He? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIn his beautiful prayer to his Father before his death, Jesus said: "This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ." (John 17:3, WEB.) This important verse tells us three things: 1) Our eternal life (salvation) is dependent on an ...
Views: 3872 - Importance of charity in Quran according to Surah Baqara - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Alisa khanThe divine book of the Quran is divided into various chapters. Surah Baqara is the second chapter of Quran. Along with some other things, the Surah stresses on the charity, an act of kindness, which holds a lot of significance in the religion of Islam. The following are some of the most ...
Views: 2577 - Hearing Voices - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg(Kings II Chapter 25) “It happened in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylonia, he and his entire army, came to wage war against Jerusalem and encamped near it, and built a siege tower around it.” Jeremiah had ...
Views: 792 - Across The Globe - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.From across the distant lands, and to the distant seas, you don’t know me, but I wish you peace. Through times of uncertainty and life’s hardships; hold tight to your faith, you will get through it. I wish I could carry your weight, but you are stronger than I. I hate the thought of war ...
Views: 1505(3 votes) - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Muhammad and Islam (from 'The Story of God' by Dr Robert Winston) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * SHARING SOME INFORMATION ON SOME OF THE MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: MUHAMMAD AND ISLAM Submitter's Note: This article is sourced from an excellent ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Lawless Government – The Great Non-Sequitur of the Last Days - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Rev Michael BrescianiA non sequitur according to Wikipedia is “A logical fallacy where a stated conclusion is not supported by its premise.” In common vernacular it’s something that just doesn’t make a lick of sense no matter how you say it. The idea of lawless government seems like a non sequitur but through the ...
Views: 1152 - "The Father Is in Me, and I in the Father" - What Does This Mean? (John 10:38) - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionJesus said, "the Father is in me, and I in the Father." (John 10:38, WEB.) What did he mean by that? Does that mean that God and Jesus are one and the same? We can understand what Jesus meant by reading what Jesus said to his disciples next: "In that day you will know that I am in my Father, ...
Views: 5230(2 votes) - How I Found Faith - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineI was brought up in a Jewish, kosher home. Our family life revolved around Judaism. My grandfather was an Orthodox Cantor. I went to Hebrew School three times a week for six years and became a Bat Mitzvah. Even our kitchen clock had hebrew letters instead of numbers. Although the ...
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