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- Practical Spirituality—The Four Forces - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from John GilmoreThe founder of Dovestar Institute of Massage and Body Work, Kamala, developed a theory that explains the workings of the universe know as the Four Forces. These four forces explain the way people interact with each other, God, and the universe. I will be discussing the Four Forces in this ...
Views: 1625 - Lie: If I Feel It, Then It Must Be True - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2006 from Janet DaughtryRemember that popular song, “Feelings”? We live in a world that places a lot of emphasis on feelings. If it feels good do it! There is nothing wrong with feelings. A world without passion or feeling would be a very dull place. Who would want to live in a world without feelings? The ...
Views: 951 - What Does it Mean to “Self Improve?” - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Margaret PaulSelf Improvement has become mainstream. In the last few years, since I have been writing articles and submitting them to article sites, I’ve noticed that the category of “Self Improvement” has been showing up lately when it was never there before. To me, this is very good news. But what does it ...
Views: 3458(2 votes) - What Was All That About - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Neil FellowesI ask this question because I've been convinced for some time that life isn't really a mishmash of random events, but an always unfolding adventure littered with clues about what should happen next. Here's a short example. I finished reading a book on Monday and promptly picked up another. The ...
Views: 989 - Can We Sort This Conflict Out? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Neil FellowesAs the old saying goes 'More people fall out over politics and religion than anything else.' And it was this prospect that brought spice to the invitation I received to go along to a discussion involving four local leaders, looking to create greater community cohesion. We don't have to look too ...
Views: 977 - HAVE YOU DISCOVERED THESE SECRETS IN THE DA VINCI CODE? - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiOn Friday 19th May I went to see the Da Vinci Code, as did thousands of other people here in London. It made me think a lot and I compared the world it describes with the world we really live in. On one side the world of sin, guilt, repression, punishment, self-flagellation, suspicion… on the ...
Views: 1077 - How To Turn The Tide and Make Life Work For You - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Neil FellowesHave you ever tried to change something about someone else? Or have you thought about wanting to change someone or wished they'd change? Have you wished your life was different or wanted to change something? Perhaps you've wished for more money or for Mr Right - or Mrs - to come along! Almost ...
Views: 1176 - Living Intentionally Packs a Powerful Punch - by Submitted on May 04, 2006 from Kristen SchuerleinAt age 13, I was flipping through Auto Trader, dreaming of perfect 1965 Mustang that would one day be mine. By age 18, I knew that I would build a successful graphic design company. I also was clear that I would use my passion for giving back to make a meaningful difference for others. All these ...
Views: 2487 - Becoming a Christian Woman of Influence - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Trish JonesMany Christian women struggle with the concept of the Proverbs 31 Woman either because she is too perfect or, to them, it smacks of being submissive to a man! However, the Proverbs 31 woman is what I regard to be the ultimate woman of influence. Not merely because of her excellence in all areas ...
Views: 7780(1 vote) - Viruses, Terrorism, And Beliefs - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Arthur LevineI have been swamped, deluged and inundated with people’s thoughts telling me they are frightened by the possibility of terrorist attacks. They are scared of airmail toxins, viruses and nuclear explosions ruining their health and jeopardizing their lives. I am telling you people I don’t do ...
Views: 887 - How Does God Rate In The Polls? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Arthur Levine 2006 How Does God Rate In The Polls? God better watch out, the devil may be gaining on Him. According to a Fox News poll, ninety-two percent of the U.S. population believes in God. This provides an interesting comparison because the PEW Research Institute has statistics that ...
Views: 1524 - Global Warming - Will God Help Us Solve The Problem - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Arthur Levine 2006 Global Warming – Will God Help Us Solve The Problem? Orange Groves on the East coast, Palm trees in New Jersey, where is God’s hand in all of this? Are we going to end up like a bunch of fried Bananas? According to the latest scientific evidence revealed by ABC News and ...
Views: 1096 - The Father of Gospel Blues - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Jack EarlLittle nine year old Tommie and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia from the small town of Villa Rica, Georgia in 1908. Tommy was demoted a grade in school and teased by the other children. He felt alienated from his school and also the black Baptist church where his daddy was the pastor and ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-Worship by Paul C. Vitz - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2006 from Johnny KicklighterIt seems everyone you meet these days is a self-proclaimed psychologist. From radio talk shows, television interviews, romance novels, weekly magazines, to cliques at work; everybody has an opinion on the latest “mental illness.” I was first introduced to practical psychology when I joined the ...
Views: 3623 - Competency in Counseling - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2006 from Johnny KicklighterCompetency in Counseling There is no shortage of advice-givers in today’s society. Actually, it seems no matter where you turn, you hear someone giving advice or counsel on one issue or another. Frequently it’s hard to try and avoid those wanting to give advice. To prove my point, simply ...
Views: 2439 - Supporting Your Work at Home Wife - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Allen HartThe new trend in our society is working from home. Many women are leaving the corporate world to come home and care for their families, but they still desire to contribute financially. It can be challenging to work from home, especially for women who have children to care for as well. Is your ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Ten Magical Keys To Finding your Faith - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Copyright Arthur Levine 2006 Ten Magical Keys To Finding Your Faith I have a Magic Genie friend named Glorious. He has taught me a lot about finding my faith. Glorious has revealed to me 99 Magical Keys to finding faith. In a spirit of kindness and caring that Glorious has instilled in me, ...
Views: 1728 - How to Have a Beautiful Life in a Mad Dash Society - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2006 from Lance OngWhen you go out, look at the people around you. Don't they look like they're in a hurry to get somewhere? When you ask your friends out for a gathering, do you often get, "Sorry, I've got an appointment, or I've a meeting on that day"? Many people are chronically busy nowadays. They all have the ...
Views: 915 - Have You Found Your Faith? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Copyright Arthur Levine 2006 HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR FAITH? Do you have enough faith in God to help you cope with the troubles of our time? Are you a good and worthwhile person who is entitled to find God’s grace? When was the last time you prayed to God for the peace of mind to make you ...
Views: 847 - The Magic of Dreaming Big - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Lance OngIf you dont dream big enough, you major in minor things. A sad fact of life is that people dont live to achieve their fullest potential. Most of the time, the act of surviving consumes them. Earning enough to live a comfortable lifestyle takes up all their time. And in the end, they have yet to ...
Views: 1352 - The Kabbalah of Adolescence - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Shifra HendrieAdolescence – The Darkness Before the Dawn Do you remember what it was like to be an adolescent? The anger, the confusion, the rebellion? The intense need to express yourself, even in ways that were upsetting to the people around you? Or maybe you are the parent of an adolescent. Maybe you ...
Views: 1017 - The Faith Attractor Factor - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2005 from Arthur LevineThe Faith Attracter Factor Are you making yourself attractive to God? Would you like to make yourself irresistible to God? All you have to do to accomplish this is to become a believer – A Person of Faith. And just as God will be attracted to be by your side, your faith in him will attract ...
Views: 946 - Mysticism, Dogma and Truth - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaAt a recent lecture on Belief Systems, a student asked, "Is mysticism a religion?" Mysticism is a spiritual discipline aiming at direct communion with God or the ultimate truth. It is not a religion and, in fact, all religions have mystics. There are Christian mystics, Jewish mystics ...At a ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Grandma's Secret Potion of Faith - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2005 from Arthur LevineGRANDMA’S SECRET POTION OF FAITH Grandma Jenny slipped shoveling snow off the front steps of our home in the midst of a fearsome snow storm at the age of ninety-six and broke her hip. She was a feisty little woman who weighed only ninety-five pounds and stood four feet-nine inches tall. The ...
Views: 1218 - The Power Of The Noticer - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2005 from Bishop Martin WilsonMan is the only creature God created that can think about what they are thinking! This is important to know, because before we can bring our thoughts into the obedience of Christ we have to cultivate the habit of monitoring our thoughts. When faced with situations it so important that we that ...
Views: 1742 - The Kabbalah of Yom Kippur: Rising Above Time - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Shifra HendrieThe Synagogue and the Women from Taiwan This Rosh Hashana, Jews around the world prayed and blew the shofar, arousing in the Creator of the Universe a new level of desire to embrace our world and be its King. They did this, whether they knew it or not, on behalf of all humanity, for without ...
Views: 1045 - Are You Ready To Find Faith? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Arthur LevineAre you ready to get closer to God? Are you ready to start listening to his words of wisdom? Are you ready to discover the magic of faith? If you are like me there have been periods in your life when you wished you had more faith to help you cope with the troubles of our time. It doesn't ...
Views: 1747 - Stop Patching Yourself Together - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2005 from Arthur LevineStop Patching Yourself Together Have there been times in your life when you have resorted to quick fixes like chemical patches or pills to help you stop overeating, smoking, or other similar addictions that are ruining your health? If you are like me, you have discovered that these temporary ...
Views: 960 - It's a Blip - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2005 from Debbie MilamYes, there is suffering in the world, but there is also overcoming it. Helen Keller So many have experienced great loss this year. I was one of those people. What I am about to share can transform the way in which you look at pain and suffering. During the past month I had been releasing ...
Views: 1134 - The Secret of Getting Free - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2005 from Shifra HendrieBS”D The Secret of Getting Free “The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get.” Anonymous SO MUCH TO DO – SO LITTLE TIME Cell phones. Email. Video conferencing. The World Wide Web. A couple of decades ago, who could have imagined the world we take for granted today? With such ...
Views: 1094 - Birthright - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2005 from Michael RawlsTell me whom you love, and I'll tell you who you are. Creole proverbThe character of our relationships ranges from the heights of enlightenment to the depths of destruction, and most of us have been privy to both at some point in our lives. As with any other situation, the key to making and ...
Views: 1373 - The Wisdom Of Discipline vs. Feelings - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2005 from Dennis MarcellinoHaving spent my late teens and early twenties in San Francisco during the hippie era, I was heavily influenced by the concept “If it feels good it’s all right”. Feelings were king and discipline had gone by the wayside. Things that caused immediate sensations like drugs and “free love” were ...
Views: 1567 - Faith Seekers Stripped Naked - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Arthur LevineHave you ever wondered how much faith you really have? If you are like me there have been times in your life when you question how much faith you have; times when you doubt your ability to cope with personal difficulties, and times when the threat of terrorism or natural disasters feels ...
Views: 1110 - Coping Through Faith - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Arthur LevineMagic Genie Helps People Find Faith in the Face of Disaster Couldn’t you use a little more faith today? How can we expect to cope with a natural disaster or acts of terrorism without faith in God? A nonsectarian Magic Genie named Glorious uses 99 Magical Keys to help people find the faith to ...
Views: 1149 - The Law of Attraction in Action - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2005 from Diana KennedyWould you like to be able to experience more of what brings you joy in your life? Do you have unmet wants and desires that have left you feeling unfulfilled in some areas of your life? Were you taught that it is our desires that make us unhappy? Whoever taught us that desire is a bad thing was ...
Views: 1099 - Unity - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2005 from Selby EvansBeing One Unity. Here is a subversive idea for self-growth. Most self-improvement material is written by the writer’s language channel, for other language channels to read. Your language channel is the part of your brain that talks and reads. Other modules in your brain handle the job of ...
Views: 1028 - The Creation of The Disappearance of the Universe - by On December 21, 1992, I was meditating in a chair at my house in Maine. I did this every day and had gotten pretty good at it, achieving absolute stillness with no interfering thoughts present in my mind. When I was finished, I opened my eyes as usual, not knowing that my life was about to ...
Views: 1100 - Freedom Is Found In Detachment - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2005 from Thom KingI am looking for freedom in my life. And I know the only way I can find it is through detachment. Every morning as I am preparing to begin my day I ask for a direction which will ultimately shape my life. During my day little signs will come to me that give me guidance toward my lesson. These ...
Views: 1286 - FACING YOUR FEARS - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from Danyetta NajoliOctober 1, 2004 Recently, two friends and I went rock climbing at Nashville Climb, a popular indoor spot. It was an absolute blast! If you haven't already experienced it, I recommend finding your nearest indoor rock climbing place and just doing it! Most places have lessons on rock climbing ...
Views: 933 - Meritocracy: The Progeny of Democracy - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2004 from William MeaderDemocracy is the fastest growing political system in the world today. When considering the last few decades, the spread of democratic values has been astounding. Throughout the world, people are rising to the note of freedom. Indeed, the yearning to participate in community and governmental ...
Views: 6816 - The Volunteer Minister programme - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2004 from Linda WielandThe answers to so many of the problems that surround us in society are as close to you as your local Scientology Volunteer Minister, who has been called upon time and again to bring effective help and practical solutions to their fellow man, whether it be for a national crisis or a personal ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - AWAKENING THE GIANT IN YOU - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Oyerinde AdeniyiDeep within man dwells some vast slumbering powers and abilities that he never dreamt of possessing. Forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action. I mean deep on the inside of you are resident immeasurable, unfathomable and unlimited powers. These powers are the ...
Views: 5847 - The Will to Change - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Walid HADDADDo you really possess the will to change your life? How many times you got all excited about a great thought, leading to a change in your life, for a day or two and when the time comes to put it into action you realize that it's not going to be easy to accomplish by finding excuses and saying ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - The Passion of the Christ - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Odete BigoteTHE PASSION OF THE CHRIST "NOBODY KILLED ME. I AM ALIVE" I have seen the new movie "The Passion of the Christ" three times. I will continue to see it as long as I learn ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Wake Up Human Being! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2004 from Gabriel RaamThe Grand Sleep "We are asleep...Our lives are like a dream. In the better hours, we are awake enough to realize that we are dreaming. We are mostly in deep sleep. I cannot wake by myself! I try. The dreaming body moves, but my real body does not move, unfortunately this is how it is." ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Defeating Your Jerichos - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from Theresa WilsonJoshua and the battle of Jericho is one of many infamous stories of the bible that speaks to us about faith. Joshua was given instruction that it took faith to follow. Can you envision walking around the enemy’s camp once a day for six days in silence, then six times on the seventh day with ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - What Is Theory Sans Realization? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2003 from Sushil KumarSatiation of carnal desires is not the aim of human life. Human beings have a much higher and nobler goal to achieve. Lasting peace, equanimity and equipoise of mind can never come from worldly attainments. Happiness obtained from worldly accomplishments is transient and hence does not last ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Discipleship: Created to become like Christ - by You were created to become like Christ.
From the very beginning, God's plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. This is your destiny and the third purpose of your life. God announced this intention at creation: "Then God said, 'Let us make human beings in our image and likeness'" ...
Views: 6634 - Fellowship: you were formed for God's family - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Rick WarrenGod wants a family, and he created you to be a part of it. This is one of God's purposes for your life, which he planned before you were born. The entire Bible is the story of God building a family who will love him, honor him and reign with him forever. Because God is love, he treasures ...
Views: 9848(1 vote) - Ministry: Designed to make a difference - by You were put on earth to make a contribution.
You weren't created just to consume resources -- to eat, breathe and take up space. God designed you to make a difference with your life. This is one of God's purposes for your life, and it's called your "ministry" -- or service.
The Bible ...
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