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On March 10, 2013 Hindus in India will be celebrating Mahashivratri, a festival celebrated every year on the 13th or 14th day of Krishna Paksha or the Waning Moon. As the name implies, this festival is devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva. According to popular folklore, Lord Shiva is believed to ... Views: 1080
Blessed Situations
People sometimes ask me to pray for them. I always do. But sometimes they wonder: why did I not pass that exam when you were praying and blessing me.
Lessons still to be Learned
The answer is perhaps that was not to be for you at that particular time. Possibly a greater ... Views: 1432
In the first article in this series, we dealt with how Jesus promised the disciples the coming of the comforter, the Holy Spirit, which would come to the followers of Jesus after He left for His Father. Now, taking it on from there...
After having been crucified and freeing humankind from the ... Views: 1750
Obama let an anti-settlement resolution pass the UN Security Council, breaking his word to them and abandoning our best ally in the Middle East to those who hate Israel--maybe setting the stage for prophecy.
“The day of the Lord comes…all nations [United Nations?] will gather against ... Views: 806
Francis’ weekly Angelus address focused on "Thou shalt not kill," saying it applied “also to those behaviors which offend the dignity of the human person, including insulting words."
The history of the papacy includes the killing of heretics who protested the title, Lord God the Pope as ... Views: 854
“[Trump’s] victory, this summer’s Brexit vote and the growing popularity of nationalist movements across Europe have raised grave concerns…at the Vatican” (USA Today).
The pope seems to want a worldwide melting pot of cultures and religions that are causing chaos and confusion in Europe as a ... Views: 829
Tibetan Buddhism is somewhat unique in the sense that it integrates a variety of prayer items into its process of worship. One such item is that of the Prayer Wheel. As more and more people are becoming interested in Tibetan Buddhism, additional interest continues to grow in the peripheral items ... Views: 1814
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a sacred festival which celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. The Rakhi is a symbol of peace and harmony and spreads the message of brotherhood. Exchanging Rakhi gifts to India on this occasion is a customary ritual which helps to express your ... Views: 1191
Researchers 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: 1333
The intention of this article is to shed some light on a famous passage of scripture. But before I do so, let me first ask two challenging questions:
1. If we were called to see the Queen of England, what would be our attire?
Most definitely, If I received an invitation to see someone of ... Views: 6703
Allah Almighty, the most benevolent and merciful, the one Who created this cosmos in totality, from smallest particle to largest stars and galaxies, and placed human beings as His vicegerents on this planet. Of all gifts He bestowed to humans, heart serves as one of the biggest and the most ... Views: 1251
Summary: Recent events like solar and lunar eclipses and the nuclear talks with Iran have biblical significance. What do they signify, or do they have any relevance for us?
Einstein said, “Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.”
Two weeks ago, we saw a “rare” solar eclipse ... Views: 948
Shani impact on Profession:
Since Shani or Saturn is associated with hard work and discipline, the natives work in industries involving heavy physical work like farming, labor, road construction, civil engineering, and ship building. Also, the natives under the influence of Shani have a ... Views: 574
Article 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: 1115
Some may say that Buddhism is a minimalist religion since it does not employ the volume of icons and items found in other religions. But, to assume there are not items associated with the practice of Buddhism would be an inaccurate assessment. Depending upon the type of Buddhism one is ... Views: 1574
Hajj saw over 3 million people descend on Makkah in 2010. So with such huge numbers of people visiting the area for pilgrimage you should be sure you are well prepared for Hajj 2011.
We have compiled a list of six of the things you need to consider and do before you book your Hajj package. ... Views: 749
Your spiritual autobiography, or spiritual story, can be a joy. It can help you bring greater joy into your life. Your spiritual autobiography, or spiritual memoir, can be a tool to prioritize and reorganize your life, bringing you the peace and happiness you keep reaching for but never quite ... Views: 595
I'd bet that even before you laid eyes on this sentence a slew of expensive materials already crossed your mind. Right? I'm not talking about unique and exuberant oddities such as jewel-encrusted bikinis, or private jets, but commonly known items that one may find in the home of any ... Views: 1034
The 17 Natural Laws of Healing.
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Christ Jesus has freed us from curses, sickness, disease and ... Views: 1237
Akin to Technology Research, Mantra practice too is a pristine pure science. The basis of Technology Science is to showcase machinery principles, creation, management and reform. If this process is apt one can accrue all round benefits of machinery potential. Yet even if minor lapses are seen in ... Views: 4273
Source: Islam and Dajjal
To people, who are aware to even a minimum degree of what is happening around them in this world, it does not come as any surprise what pitiable situation the population of about 1600 million or 160 crores people who claim themselves to be Muslims are in. They are being ... Views: 1408
The in vogue nature of solar contact for increasing good health, increasing bodily and mental strength and therapy for Prana Energy intensification and soul uplifting is as ancient as human birth. In virtually all religions of the world at some time or the other a widespread popularity of solar ... Views: 1507
While we often do not think of gods and deities when we think about Buddhism, the fact remains there are symbolic gods and goddesses in certain modes of Buddhist practice. This is most evident in Tibetan Buddhism where the Goddess Tara appears frequently in symbols and images. Those interested ... Views: 2384
The work arena of the Avatar existence of Almighty Lord is the subtle world. Those people imbued with divine energies gathered for a great length of time are induced to carry out tasks like era balance, managing and reforming world public and uprooting those elements that act unethically. ... Views: 1484
I can definitely understand if by bathing in River Ganga all ones tendencies to sin are destroyed but if people say that it helps ward off punishment of sins then it means they will ceaselessly continue sinning. Thus the 1st leg of Gayatri Mantra is arrangement of dissemination of fruits of ... Views: 1614
Today 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: 820
“Lord Kalki will take birth in Sambhal village in the family of Vishnu Yash Sharma. He will worship Savitri and Lord Parshuram, an inhabitant of Mahendra mountain will be his preceptor. After handing over the kingdom of Mathura to Suryaketu, he will then live in Haridwar (India) with his wife. ... Views: 3197
Chariots of fire in the sky written about in the Old Testament. How did Moses get the Ten Commandments? A radio wave beam of information hitting a tablet is able to carry and produce an anomaly that could be interpreted as a phenomenon. How would this be interpreted by a person ages ago that ... Views: 2158
Some say the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. I disagree. The journey of a thousand miles begins by identifying the destination.
Before you do the important work of setting your 2012 goals, you must get out the Windex and clear up your view of where you/your team/your ... Views: 1423
Article Title: What Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam?
Shared by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity
The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ... Views: 702
Many people get chill(s) such as "cold" chills or "shuddering" chill which will be addressed in a future article . What we are talking about here is..................
Have you ever felt a "chill" or "chills" where it feels like a current of energy has gone through you for a moment or two? ... Views: 12690
God’s Word, is very outspoken concerning the leaders of His people. This is the case in both the Old and New Testaments. God’s love for His humankind is such that He will not tolerate leaders that exploitation their subjects neither will He tolerate the abuse of power and authority.
Someone ... Views: 2285
Why do pastors preach to their congregations? Instead, in my opinion, they would be much better off ... and keep all the members of their flock ... if they would teach instead of preach.
Again, in my humble opinion, preaching is what needs to be done only until the people see the light and ... Views: 1015
In today’s world it’s pretty easy to get caught up in all manner of modern solutions to your problems. Millions of self help books, talk shows, radio shows, parents with “traditional wisdom” they learned from said books and shows. One thing that doesn’t come up nearly as often as it should is ... Views: 1007
First, 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: 1972
There is nothing so interesting as toppling icons and the windmill I want to tilt at today is Karma.
Karma is the "cosmic dope slap" born of the belief that all of the universe is cause and effect.
Another factor that influences people to believe in Karma is they find it almost impossible to ... Views: 16783
You were planned for God's pleasure. The moment you were born into the world, God was there as an unseen witness, smiling at your birth. He wanted you alive, and your arrival gave him great pleasure. God did not need to create you, but he chose to create you for his own enjoyment. You exist for ... Views: 12688
Read the Bible.
That’s it?
That’s it! Read the Bible. . .
But reading the Bible is hard! And I don’t know where to start! Sometimes I just don’t get what it’s saying! I don’t have the time! I’m afraid! What if I do it wrong! Ugh!
Have no fear. Today, right now, you can join the ... Views: 1515
Saints have fourteen unforgettable characteristics that distinguish them, and when even just one of these traits are observed in someone, that observation prompts us to exclaim, "He/She is a saint!"
As we read about these fourteen traits, we might think that we can become saintly too by ... Views: 1736
I want you to picture a paradise filled with happy people who do not have a care in the world, for they do not need to toil under the hot sun for life's necessities. They have nothing to fear; no doors need to be locked, no children will be abducted, and no parent will pass away, leaving their ... Views: 2809
Once the Buddha was asked if anyone can become enlightened, even if they were not a follower of the Buddha. His answer - a resounding; "Of course!"
He even went further than that. He warned about becoming attached to the religion itself, and suggested that one only use Buddhism as a raft to ... Views: 1560
There 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: 983
That we are living in difficult times, is no secret. People who have a negative inclination can identify problems in almost every sphere of life. The world economy apparently reached record lows; there are worldwide health crises with all sorts of pandemics evolving and then we have not even ... Views: 1614
With the tongue we bless God and curse men. "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to so be." (Jas. 3: 9 - 10) What does that mean, really? It's understandable that we should not curse our fellow men. Yet, whenever you utter a negative word in ... Views: 3115
“Why can’t you be like other kids who behave perfectly?” is a refrain I often hear parents complaining to their children. Yes, there were and are certainly moments when I wish my children were as “perfect” as other kids, but those moments are rare. I am more than happy for my kids to be ... Views: 834
Let Go and Let God
Philippians 3:13
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling ... Views: 4636
“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: 923