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The 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."
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Some people are satisfied with they way they are. They don't see a need to change, or may they just think they're OK the way they are.
Some will even go so far as to say, "This is the way I've always been. I can't change."
Can't usually means won't.
If you really want to change your life, ... Views: 1101
What Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam?
Shared by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity
Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.htm
Other Articles are ... Views: 2082
Article Title: What do Jews believe? What do Jews Believe about Jesus?
Submitter: Craig Lock
Category (key words): religion, religions, Judaism, Jews, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, religious faith, beliefs, spirituality,
Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4
The submitter’s blogs ... Views: 919
What 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: 1942
Satiation 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: 1097
These six major steps weave in and around each other, and there are many others, all revealing a transition between materiality consciousness and heightened consciousness, or between an outward emphasis (thinking, remembering, body and mind), and an inward emphasis (the replacing of thought and ... Views: 1368
While reading something about the subject of spirituality and 'a God of our understanding', something of a cognition sparked to my mind. Of what importance, significance, value is it that the conception is complete and flawlessly all-encompassing? Surely, the desire to mindfully detail the ... Views: 1443
2 Outstanding Reasons Why You Need to Get Saved Immediately
1. If you're not saved now, you need to get saved immediately? Maybe this scripture in Revelation 20:15 will put the fear of God in you to get saved immediately: "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into ... Views: 1059
Jared 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: 1106
I turned 50 years old last night, the fourth night of Chanukah. Debbie had presented me with a list of extravagant gluten-free desserts and offered to make the one of my choice.
Having difficulty with decisions regarding Debbie’s treats, I told her that for such an important birthday, it ... Views: 783
A lot of us like to think that the Bible is the original, absolute, inviolate word of God. But that comes into question when we realize that many of the biblical stories occur in other, older religions.
According to academia, there are at least 32 stories of other virgin births in ancient ... Views: 1168
How many times have you been heard that a person is saved when they believe in Jesus? In church we often learn that Christian salvation happens when and because someone believes in Jesus. Is this really true?
While most Christians probably hold to the idea that a person is saved when they ... Views: 697
Bible salvation is the only kind of real salvation. There is no other way to be saved from eternal condemnation other then the way God tells us in the bible. You must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ according to what the scriptures say in order to be saved!
Praying the traditional sinners ... Views: 1182
"When you are deluded and full of doubt, even a thousand books of wisdom are not enough. When you have realized understanding, even one word is too much."
Ancient Teacher
"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."
Ancient proverb
Contents
1)Introduction
2)How to read ... Views: 1562
Asian 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: 1625
Dear Dr. Romance:
I recently read an article that focused on interfaith couples and their impact on raising children. You were featured in the article and I wanted to reach out to you as a last resort to saving my relationship. My girlfriend and i have been together for three ... Views: 2276
Every baby is the most important for each and every parent. After its birth the first thing that comes into the minds of parents is to assign a lovely and a meaningful name to the apple of their eye. They want a unique, sweet sounding and an extremely appealing name for their child. Our effort ... Views: 3820
How to photograph your earth future? You are constantly having photographs taken of your future on earth throughout your lifetime. These are not ordinary snapshots taken by conventional cameras. These are highly classified photographs taken by very sensitive cameras, people. That's right, these ... Views: 1100
Did you know you could use the power of prayer to get a girlfriend or wife?
If you pray to God for someone to come into your life, he can make her appear. And this woman can be so special; it will seem like she was sent directly from heaven.
Will she appear in your life real soon after ... Views: 8557
We joined a liberal Christian Church years ago and I have been participating in a Bible study group for the past three years there. I guess it was my curiosity that first drew me to the Bible a very long time ago.
I did not attend church as a child . My mother described herself as a ... Views: 1619
Many over the years have asked what’s behind this fascination I have with anagrams. Asking...Why? “I say your Life is your File.”
I guess I have a lot of reasons that I first made that statement and I could go, on and on pontificating, on man’s true purpose of this life, which we lead here on ... Views: 1426
The four most popular religions -- Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, in order of their antiquity -- were all created in authoritarian cultures that rely heavily on 'rules and roles'. This type of society is hierarchical, demanding legalistic obedience to authority. There is always a ... Views: 1000
Article Title: Sharing Some Information on Some Major Religions of the World
Submitter: Craig Lock
Category (key words): religion, religions, religious tolerance, religious unity, faith, beliefs, spirituality, spiritual unity, unity of religion(s)
The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his ... Views: 714
"We share what we know, so that we all may grow."
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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: 700
Which temptation was more challenging? Was it Potiphar’s wife or, perhaps it was the temptation to ask Pharaoh’s wine steward to help him get out of jail? All I know is that I would not want to be challenged by either, although I suspect that we constantly face them in different ... Views: 693
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: 1101
Do not think that I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to destroy them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is ... Views: 1031
The twelve-hour drive from Toronto for our annual Succot visit with my grandparents left me bruised, battered, and drained by all the fights my sister began with me. (I, of course, never started a fight.) We arrived in 1968, post riots Baltimore. Although I did not see burned out cars on my ... Views: 698
I recently took out a sefer – holy book – that I studied in the summer of 1980 in order to certify as a Shochet – a ritual slaughterer. I was surprised to find that it was a far more enjoyable study and challenge than the first time. The book is highly technical and my chavrusa, or study ... Views: 532
Then Peter opened his mouth and said of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. ( Acts 10: 34-35).
THE APOSTLE PETER STRUGGLED FOR YEARS TO OVERCOME HIS:
deeply rooted prejudice ... Views: 1186
The fourth period begins with the sixteenth century when scholars in Europe investigated ancient literature and began to question the motives of the church. The church had taught that the Druids were savages until the arrival of Christianity, but the intellectuals and philosophers of this time ... Views: 1251
The present paper attempts to discuss the nature and role of Vedic sacrifice in Vedic literature and the ways this topic is expressed by relevant commentators on the subject. Issues of Vedic practices will be discussed along with their purpose, in so taking into account the historical approach ... Views: 4621
Hearing God's voice is the desire of many - but few seem to feel that it's their personal experience.
Why is God's voice so difficult to hear? Or is it?
There are some verses in 1 Kings 19 - I encourage you to read the entire chapter to get a feel for the context - but I'll paste in a ... Views: 6314
In spite of the fact that Science has developed by leaps and bounds and technology drives our lives to a great extent, astrology still remains an essential part of our lives. Astrology is a science which has had its dominance since centuries and its importance in the lives has not decreased at ... Views: 2801
JESUS 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: 706
The Swedish refer to children who are highly sensitive to their environment, especially to the quality of parenting they receive, as Orkidebarn, Orchid Children. If neglected, Orchid Children promptly wither, but if nurtured, they flourish. An Orchid Child becomes “a flower of unusual delicacy ... Views: 1215
Chardham Yatra is known as Chhota Chardham that we are offering for take Darshan of 4 sacred places “Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri”. These places situated in Uttarakhand in different locations. Uttarakhand has an awesome climate for the journey and it is filled up with Mountains & ... Views: 1615
Article 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, religious unity, building “spiritual” ... Views: 767
Well. Why doesn't he, or she? I guess that's the first problem, one of gender. The Bible is gender blind, I mean Adam has all of his ribs but somehow his wife was created out of one of them instead of out of the earth from which Adam was created. And another question, If Adam and Eve had three ... Views: 1413
Discover the pleasant Samlesbury Hall, which is well-known for being old enough. It was made around 14th century colored in black and white Mansion. The hall been able to become a focal point especially for storing art and antique things and is popular among the nature enthusiasts. Walk through ... Views: 715
Article Title: A Book "Review": Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam (by Fouad Elias Accad)
Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam , Fouad Elias Accad, Religion, Islam, Jesus, Faith, Beliefs, Peace, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, ... Views: 1735
Whenever I speak with people, I find the greater majority are concerned about the state of the world today. If ones chooses to peer at the world from the vantage of the media, there does seem to be a great deal of violence, chaos and despair. How do you feel about the state of affairs in the ... Views: 671
India is a land of festivals. All year round, there are a host of festivals being celebrated throughout the nation. One of such festivals is Akshaya Tritaya. The common myth associated with this festival is that it refers to just buying and selling of gold. This is a wrong notion. This specific ... Views: 588
1. We are totally responsible for the reality we experience.
2. We are immortal, inherently divine beings in a process of evolution.
3. This evolution and our emotional and spiritual maturation occur through a learning process stimulated and sometimes forced upon us by life's events and ... Views: 838
WE ARE CO-CREATORS OF THIS WORLD
We are a truly wonderful beings. It is incredible what we have done with our minds and power. From the pyramids of Egypt and South America to the satellites and computers of today, from the paintings of Michaelangelo to the music of Beethoven … the list ... Views: 1104
Call to Success
The caller from the Mosque calls people to come for prayer, to come to success.
Source of Success
A great number of people, however, do not come because they want to come to success in their work, thinking that it is their presence in their business that provides them with ... Views: 1424
Angels play an important role in Christmas celebrations. The word, "Angel" is derived from the Hebrew and Greek words which simply means "messenger". Angels are depicted as immortal, human like in appearance, transparent with wings who live in the heavens, come to us as the intermediaries of a ... Views: 1128
A Yahoo headline offered 33 Amish Facts that Will Make Your Skin Crawl. After 10 clicks, my skin still wasn’t crawling. The Amish’ lower cancer rates (no drinking or smoking--they raise their own produce and live well without electricity, a survival advantage for an EMP attack when people in ... Views: 896