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- From Materialism to Spiritualism - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Mariz Marquez“I am Evil. I want to change my life. I want to lead a happy and content life.” John said, whose sole profession was killing somebody just for money. These were the sentences when he saw the life of a Priest. While once he was alone, and very unhappy because his father now denied any relations ...
Views: 887 - Sermons: The 'Way' to Live a Spiritual Life - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Mariz Zaragoza“A Sermon is an oration made by a prophet or member of a clergy.” -Wikipedia. A sermon is always a Moral topic with a belief between both the past events and the present context. It is conveyed in a place for worship like Church. Sermon is not a Native English Word. It has been derived from the ...
Views: 1518 - 8 Sundays: Sermons to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sheryl FelchSermons are so wonderfully designed that they hold true in any situation and during any condition. They help the confused human mind understand the way of GOD through the use of lay men understandable language. No kind of knowledge is required to grasp the theme of the Sermon. Many a times we, ...
Views: 1241 - God In Stages - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from John AOVIn my quest to better understand god — and prayer — three friends and I formed a prayer group called Master Mind. I’d heard about this kind of group at church. At our weekly meetings, we’d each share what we wanted help or guidance with, and one person would write down everyone’s requests. At ...
Views: 831 - Sacred Symbols - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from John CarisSymbols, whether sacred or secular, pervade human culture and are frequently found in the arts. They are keys that open the door to higher consciousness, codes that winnow the kernel from the chaff, seeds that contain hidden knowledge. A symbol is like a tree with branches extending in many ...
Views: 2129 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tamil Nadu Continue Their Work - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Linda WielandA group of Scientology Volunteer Ministers who came to India to provide disaster relief, have become an important component in the success of the area. The Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tamil Nadu have helped over 3,000 children over the past year. Through the use of the technology of the ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Help L'Aquila Quake Victims - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Linda WielandL'Aquila - Trained Scientology Volunteer Ministers have joined the disaster relief effort in the wake of Monday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the city of l'Aquila in Central Italy. The 30-second earthquake, which collapsed thousands of buildings, killing more than 200 and leaving tens of ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - 7 Cures to Religious Intolerance - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from James LeGrandMany of us hold our spiritual and religious values very deeply in our hearts. Yet, we often have difficulty expressing them to those that may follow a different religious or spiritual path than our own. As a country, we are a melting pot of cultures, religions and beliefs. However, we continue ...
Views: 6883 - The Buddhist Trader - Introduction - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe Buddha reached enlightenment at the age of 35 on a night of the full moon. Upon gazing at Venus in his meditation he suddenly realised that Venus, the moon and he were one… Now, you may well wonder how a book entitled the Buddhist Trader is going to help you get to grips with the psychology ...
Views: 2524 - "Honor Killing" and Islam - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from FSB AuthorsThe American Muslim community is reeling from news of the horrific beheading of Aasiya Hassan, allegedly by her husband Muzzammil Hassan. They were respected members of the community and co-founded BridgesTV, a television network ironically dedicated to fighting negative stereotypes of Muslims. ...
Views: 1043 - The "Reason" and "Moral" Dimensions of The Human - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Ismail Ulukus(If you wish to obtain more benefit from this article, please read firstly our "Correct Understanding the Human" titled article.) My precious brother, I had talked about five dimensions of the human existence in my previous article. "Substance", "Physiological" and "Psychological" ...
Views: 4690 - God's perfect plan for Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Lorene HallGOD'S PERFECT PLAN FOR MARRIAGE By Lorene Hall HEADSHIP: Servant Leadership In Biblical headship, the husband is assigned the primary responsibility for Christlike, servant leadership in the home [Ephesians 5:23-29]. The ...
Views: 2946 - Relevancy of Bible in contemporary society & Online Bible courses - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Joanne DaviesWe have seen the holy book ‘Bible’ in so many houses and even in the pocket of a many people regardless of religions and nations. But, I wonder if they truly abide with the divine words of holy Bible. Anyways! The immense significance of the holy book Bible lies in its precise commentary which ...
Views: 827 - Reflections on Goddess Religion - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from John CarisThe renewed interest and critical discussion of the ancient goddess religion open a path to the Perennial Philosophy, a substratum of human culture and consisting of a cluster of ideas, insights, view points, and attitudes about life found in most, if not all, societies. Basic concepts of the ...
Views: 1661 - Prayers to Fit All Believers - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jane DrakeIn 1962, the Catholic Good Friday Prayer included these thoughts: "…for the faithless Jews: that almighty God may remove the veil from their hearts ... (and) for the blindness of that people, that they may be delivered from their darkness." After Vatican II in 1970, the prayer was changed to: ...
Views: 1179 - 24 Hours: A Day in the Life of Mary - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHistory: Born March 1966. Mother: disappointed, withdrawn, depressed. Father: angry, controlling, with drinking problem. Mary never felt good enough. Bio: Assistant editor for a major home magazine. Husband Mike, advertising executive. Married 15 years, with two kids: Maggie, age 12, Neil, ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - Communion with God without Religion or Ritual - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Karen BentleyCommunion with God is traditionally thought of as a religious act where we eat food and/or drink wine to connect with God. Many people are greatly inspired by this religious ceremony. This is because communion is an act that joins man and God, and the natural by-product of this reunion is ...
Views: 2158 - Get a New Vision for Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Denise MistichEveryone is focusing on the "State of the Union" or "State of the World," I should say. The economic crises in the US has captured all eyes and the whole world watches President Barack Obama, looking steadily for positive change. In my last article, I advised you to change your focus and look ...
Views: 1460 - Strengthening Christian faith - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Joanne DaviesAs an ideal Christian person, it is our prime duty to spread god’s sayings in all over the world. On the other hand, it does not matter whether we are Christian or from other religion. As a human being, we must know the ultimate gist of all religions. In the revolutionary era of ...
Views: 892 - Bible in the eyes of science - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Joanne DaviesThere is a big confrontation amongst scholars, saints and journalists whether Bible is a myth, foisted off upon us or a true history. Even public opinion is quite against the authenticity of the great epic Bible. If we believe upon pollster George Gallup then in 1963, two out of three Americans ...
Views: 655 - The Religion of Fear: The Most Pervasive and Beguiling Religion in the World - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Jack EliasWhoever put together the doctrine of this religion was very astute because people join without even realizing it, support it without even realizing it, spread it without even realizing it. (Of course there are those who do realize they are promoting it, but there are so many unwitting ...
Views: 1667 - 10 Tips to Be a Better Friend to Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Winnie Anderson“Stupid.” “Jerk.” We’ve all called ourselves those names – and worse – at times. We’re often not only our own worst critic but our own worst enemy! It shouldn’t be that way. Jesus told us the second greatest commandment is to “love ...
Views: 2238 - Correct Understanding of the Human - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Ismail UlukusHello my precious brother, The human has been created in the just centre of the values in the Universe. He is one of the most honourable of the creatures. He is a dear and respected existent. If we can understand the human in a correct way, it becomes possible to understand a lot of things in a ...
Views: 1125 - Who Leads the Happier Life, the Cynic or the Believer? A Look at Both Perspectives - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Jonathan HuieFirst, let's define both "Cynic" and "Believer," as both words are more likely to provoke emotional reaction than thoughtful analysis. When I use the term Cynic, I simply mean someone who holds the opinion that people are motivated wholly by self-interest. Do not confuse the factual definition ...
Views: 2057(2 votes) - Religion and Science - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiScience has the purpose of identifying and quantifying the world. Religion has the purpose of clarifying perception so that it can SEE the Universe as it really is. As each scientist approaches the world with a dfferent trail of experiences and a different model of perception, it is not ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Christian Education: Why Are We So Biblically Illiterate? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Paula MarolewskiWhy, in a culture where nearly everyone can read, has access to a Bible, and has a church on every corner, is there such biblical illiteracy? I believe the answer to this question is to be found springing from the society we are a part of: First, there is a diminished stress on education. We ...
Views: 1084 - Is Church Where God Is? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Bruce ToddGod is in the House. But what house? Your house, my house, that’s what house. And that house is our hearts. Yes, God lives in our hearts. At least that’s where we can find God. Its not the only place God can be found. But its the easiest place for us to look. In the broader greatness that is ...
Views: 684 - What is Karma? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Brandon GilbertKarma is the concept of "action" or "deed" in Indian religions understood as that which causes the entire cycle of cause and effect originating in ancient India and treated in Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies. The philosophical explanation of karma can differ slightly between ...
Views: 769 - A Jewish Graveyard and a Battlefield - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from FSB AuthorsNovember 30th, 2008 -- Today was our last day in Medina, the city of the Prophet, before we head to Mecca, the center of the Islamic world. My mother has adjusted well and is beginning to overcome her phobia of crowds. We have had the good fortune of meeting friendly Muslim women who have ...
Views: 836 - Is Self-Esteem Contrary to Christianity? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Johnny KicklighterThe philosophy of self-esteem is probably the most influential doctrine to arrive on the scene in Christendom's recent history. At least in my lifetime, it has had as much affect, if not even more, on evangelical Christianity than the modern tongues movement that surfaced in the late 1960's. ...
Views: 2447 - Living Your Faith at Work: The Road to Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Winnie AndersonThere are many situations that expose us to hurt and anger on the job. From people getting credit for something we did to someone revealing a secret we shared to our not getting a job we were counting on. While it’s human to become hurt and even angry with those we work with, as Christians we ...
Views: 702 - Living Your Faith at Work and Wrestling with The Seven Deadly Sins - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Winnie AndersonThe list of violations we know today as the Seven Deadly Sins is believed to have been compiled in the first few centuries after the death of Jesus. But these sins continue to be alive and well in workplaces around the world. From anger, to envy, to greed, and even sloth, we can get tripped ...
Views: 775 - Save The World - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Aaron JonesWho Will Save the World? “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (2 Timothy 3:1) The word perilous means dangerous or exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost. The rest of the verses express where most of the danger shall come from and also the reason ...
Views: 1011 - Bitterness- Get Rid Of It - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Edith LeeWhat is Bitterness? Bitterness is a state of mind similar to resentment. Implacableness, severity, keenness of reproach or sarcasm, arrogance, deep distress, grief, anger, contempt, slander, bad temper, lack of joy; are some of the ways that bitterness shows on our life. Bitterness cause ...
Views: 9533 - The Heart Of A Loving Father - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Ann Stewart"Ask of me what you will," He said as He gently pulled me on His knee. My eyes were closed but I knew it was the Father. I was cocooned in a brilliantly white, warm, peaceful embrace. My hands were glowing hot and I knew instantly that I had received the gift of healing. I would have loved to ...
Views: 1413 - Communicating With God: The Great Feeling Of Communicating with God - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Michael LeeYou don’t need to be a Christian or a church regular to be communicating with God. We need Him more than ever because life carries with it a lot of challenges. And these challenges can sometimes be too much for us to handle alone. In order to make it through in one piece, you will need ...
Views: 584 - Bat Mitzvah Invitations - A Memorable Occasion - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Jeff FainCelebrate the next chapter in your daughter’s religious future by throwing her a Bat Mitzvah celebration. As your daughter turns 12, she enters a new period in her life and is sure to enjoy celebrating this religious transition with her friends and family members. The reception following ...
Views: 974 - A Rosh Hoshana Eid - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsLast week marked the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. I was particularly pleased that its end coincided with Rosh Hoshana. As a bonus, Eid, the festival following Ramadan, coincided with Gandhi’s birthday. It all seemed fitting, somehow, emphasizing our participation in an ...
Views: 778 - The Debt That Needs To Be Paid - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Ann StewartWe are all born sinners. That means that we all owe God something in order to become whole. In the Old Testament He provided blessings by giving atonement for sins by the blood of an innocent, unblemished animal. This beast became the scapegoat so that they could be free to receive His ...
Views: 1380 - You Can Change Your Spouse - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Sally ConnollySome of the research shows that couples do adapt to each other over time and, in healthy relationships, they each have influence over the other. So … what are the secrets that these couples have that help them to change each other? What do they do? What do they know about how to get their ...
Views: 1017 - Finding The Right Bar / Bat Mitzvah Invitation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Jeff FainThe coming of age of a Jewish boy or girl is made memorable by a special Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitation card. They are specially designed for an auspicious date on which children are privileged to participate in all areas of Jewish community life. To make that day a memorable one, make sure to ...
Views: 1539 - Christian Denomination - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Inba rajChristians can be classified into a number of denominations like Episcopalian, assemblies of god, eastern orthodoxy, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholicism, and southern Baptist. Individuals and churches within each denomination often hold dissimilar beliefs. Evangelical Christian ...
Views: 1075 - What Is The Hell? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Tony HanesIn the first place hell is a concept that was introduced into the Bible in the Medieval ages by the King George Revision of the Bible. The concept of fire and brimstone that is. Obviously this was an age of man where people were burned at the stake because they were somehow different. Its only ...
Views: 719 - The Meaning Of Life, The Big Picture - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Tony HanesThe big picture of life; why are humans here on earth? This is of course my opinion based on my own common sense. There have been hundreds of billions of humans on earth. There have been trillions of trillions of life forms on earth. There have been hundreds of trillions of trillions of ...
Views: 796 - 4 Misconceptions Of Religion, What They Are And Why They Are - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Tony Hanes1. Separation from God; God has never been separate from anyone at any time. God created everything, not from another substance but from self. There was and is no other substance other than God in a billion different forms and shapes. God just is, as the ocean is to the fish. You do not need a ...
Views: 684 - Bar Mitzvah Invitations. Mazel Tov! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Jeff FainBar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs are a very important time in a teenager’s life. It is a time when Jewish teenagers transition from childhood innocence to adult responsibility. They are huge celebrations for all the family and friends of the young boy or girl, and call for all the necessities ...
Views: 1090 - Messianic Community - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from ajay shringiUnlike most religious expressions, Messianic Judaism cannot be traced to any other person except Yeshua. When more and more gentiles became Believers and with the destruction of Jerusalem, the Church became decreasingly Jewish and increasingly Gentile. There has been a small amount of Jews who ...
Views: 1217 - Definition Of Christian Science - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenHis weeping and trembling were honest, and to be expected. The man was not sniveling. He made great effort not to let the sobs become uncontrollable. His effort failed. Flowing from the depth of crushing stress and sorrow, the crying would not stop. Barely audible, he asked, “Kleenex please.” ...
Views: 1988 - Leave The Past Behind - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Janice BacaWe all make mistakes. Romans 3:10-12, says, “…There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one”. Since we have all missed the mark, there is still ...
Views: 2363 - The Eye Of The Storm - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Lorene HallThe phrase ‘eye of the storm’ is personified with peace, and solace. Outside of this Tranquil is turmoil and turbulence. There is no safety in the outside perimeter. The winds are unrestrained and raging. Devastation is in its path. In the Atlantic Ocean the storms with winds above 75mph are ...
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