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- 5 W Questions For the Story of “The Birth of Samuel and Hannah’s Prayer” from 1 Samuel 1 and 2 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentThe fact that God even leans His ear toward us is amazing enough, but that He actually grants our requests is even more astounding. God answered Hannah’s prayer and we have a record of her rejoicing before the Lord in one of the most beautiful prayers of the Bible. It is important that our ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Faith Grows From The Inside Out - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontFaith Grows From the Inside Out The faith that is valid for you is what only you can feel in your heart and soul. This is your true essence awakening! It is your life long relationship that you authentically create with yourself and your higher power. It grows as you nurture it earnestly and ...
Views: 1377 - What's Yours is Yours - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyThis morning I received some news that left me feeling as if I’d been kicked in the stomach. Although a misunderstanding occurred, I didn’t know how to fix it. As a matter of fact, in my own strength I couldn’t fix it. I began praying about it and got the notion to call a partner ministry to ...
Views: 1377(6 votes) - Thy Will Be Done! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloEvery word that proceeds out of the mouth of God is powerful and four of those powerful words come straight from the prayer that He taught us to pray in the book of Mathew in the Bible. They are "Thy Will Be Done!" It is the Lord's will that we need in our lives! We cannot trust our own ...
Views: 1374 - Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonThe meaning of the word inspiration brings to mind these Michigan Psychic Medium Lisa Bousson Inspirationtwo things… The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. The drawing in of breath; inhalation. What it means to me is IN (within ...
Views: 1373 - No, it's Not Her Time - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2008 from Q. Esther PinkstonOn a typical Saturday afternoon in my Home Based Music School, I was teaching a Voice Class and my 96-year-old mother was her usual self in her own room-watching TV after having her breakfast and morning medications. Before I continue, let me state that for a long while now privately and in my ...
Views: 1372 - With Thanks - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Cory KempAs is our custom here in the United States, more of us travel to be with family and friends than at any other time of the year. Fascinating, isn’t it, that this civil holiday, established during our not- so- Civil War, should draw so much of our time and energy. One would think Christmas would ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Three Stages of Faith on the Path to Self-actualization - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFaith, or having complete and unshakable confidence things will turn out okay, is a powerful spiritual practice. Along with gratitude, faith helps you make the most of your fate. Typically, those on the path to self-actualization experience three stages of faith. The first stage of faith ...
Views: 1366 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Make Amends - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Negative states of mind such as guilt, shame, judgment, or non-forgiveness cloud our sense of worthiness and we begin to feel that we are not worthy to receive. If there is any ...
Views: 1365 - Reason of Pig Being Haram in Islam - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2017 from Umer FiazNon-Muslims living in the west are the highest consumers of pig meat. They have always being wondering why the pig meat is not allowed in Islam. They keep asking Muslims that why they don’t eat pig meat. Surprisingly, even the majority of Muslims are not aware of the reasons why pig meat is not ...
Views: 1365 - THE RACE 3 - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Emperor HarvardTHE RACE 3 (THE POWER OF ACTION) GO! At last the very word “GO!!!” this is the athlete’s favorite word because in all preparations, and alertness, he cannot start the race without the “GO” signal, he cannot start the race if the command has not been given. The ‘GO’ command ushers you into ...
Views: 1365 - How to Forgive Anyone Anything - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathi CalahanTrying to justify my resentment, anger and hatred was not worth the price of my health, nor is it worth yours. Today I have not only survived, but thrived and I'll show you how I did it. Resentment is a Latin word meaning to feel anger over and over. Like a poison, it shoots adrenalin into our ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Inside My Concordance: A Super Bible School Activity for Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Kathy VincentRemember the fun game you played as a kid that started out something like this…”I’m going to Grandma’s house and inside my suitcase I’m going to pack my teddy bear.” The next child would have to continue this line of thinking by remembering what the last person packed and then add his own item ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Farewell to Margaret-a time to reflect - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Vincent TreacySadly, my sister Margaret died on Monday 13th May 2013. I didn't want to write this into my blog when it happened but I thought about it and then I felt it was right to put the following. One of the sad facts about life is that from the moment we're born we start a journey towards our death. ...
Views: 1363 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix of Insurance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahFirst, let's just start with a review of what the matrix is and why you are still in it. STILL IN THE MATRIX If your outer world isn’t what you’d like it to be, that means you are still in the matrix. The matrix is a set of beliefs that you were taught by your society and outer world ...
Views: 1361 - Creflo Dollar - A License to Sin? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Creflo DollarThe word honor means to carry weight, to weigh down, to make heavy. Now, the Bible tells us that God and His Word are one (John 1:1). So, honoring God means that His Word weighs heavy in your life. No matter what anyone else says, or what’s going on around you, nothing will influence you more ...
Views: 1360 - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains Part 8 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 8 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Faith & Fear. Other blogs in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, and Love. We all possess important qualities within us. ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Does the Universe Listen To Us? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Niki CleggMany years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Evolution versus “deaf, dumb and blind” believers in Earth being only 6,000 years old - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Richard RuhlingNumerous sciences support the biblical account of creation. History, culture and the greatest men of intellect and character also support creation and a chronology of 6,000 years. Pat Robertson of the 700 Club said on TV, “you have to be deaf, dumb and blind to think that this Earth that we ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Your Divine Interpretation - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI was exposed to bigotry. I know that what I do confuses people, and I don’t profess to be any one belief or religion. However, when it stares you in the face and you are its victim, it may make you step back a little while and think about your life choices. I did a public presentation ...
Views: 1359 - Stop Looking at the How - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroIdeas and dreams flow through us naturally, we don't have to do a thing to get great business or personal life ideas. Well, ok, we do have to do something, we have to listen, we have to be aware of our senses and gut feelings. How many times have you stared out to achieve your dream, or ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Wise Men Following the Star” from Matthew 2 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentI think my favorite figurines in our manger scene we put up at Christmas time are the 3 wise men. Even as a little girl, they were the ones I would play with and enjoy pretending that they were bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. The story of the wise men following the majestic star in the sky ...
Views: 1354 - Hold On, Breathe Deep, Have Faith - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Catherine EwingThe weather outside seems to be offering an uncanny reflection of what I am witnessing going on within so many people, myself included. I am reminded of the quote by the Greek poet Hermessianex, “As within, so without.” One minute we are basking in the beauty of a late summer day, cloudless ...
Views: 1354 - How to have a Politically Correct Merry Christmas - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiThere is little doubt what tone Mr. Obama has desired to set for the nation. His song has been about bailouts, spending, class warfare, circumventing the Congress with executive orders, abortion rights and the LGBT. The President has stated his view quite clearly for all Americans to hear and ...
Views: 1354 - We Must Protect Our Youth from Being Lured By ISIS - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanBeing a Muslim author and educator, I have been. Frequently, asked by some of my students about ISIS and why it is becoming a fixture in the media. I attempted to explain to them that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam or its principles in vain. I realized that due to the extensive coverage of ...
Views: 1354 - Expectations....what are you asking for? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it was New Year’s Eve, and family and friends together sharing what they wanted for 2010. So round the table we went, and I was very surprised to hear what people were asking for. It started with “In 2010 I would like to handle all the pressures thrown at me and cope better than I did in ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Trust: The Key to a Succesful Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Mark PetroffWho and what you trust will have a great impact on the results of your intimate relationship and life. You can look at the quality of trust in your life from four different perspectives: How well you trust in your divine Source, how well you trust yourself, how well others trust you, and how ...
Views: 1353 - God's Love and The Chalice - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Merry BattlesWhen people are challenged with illness the best and worst comes out in them. They are tried and tested through the spiritual, emotional, and physical "fire." Sometimes they come out pure GOLD. GOD'S LOVE Knowing God loves me, I have no fear. His love never faileth. He wants only the ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Have Faith In The New Day - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontHave Faith in the New Day We’ve all had questions to which we’ve all asked for answers! In fact, in many ways one might actually see life itself as a journey of questions and answers; though, of course we know that it is so much more than that! Sometimes an answer we need seems well beyond ...
Views: 1351 - Practical Spirituality and the Season of Lights - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from John GilmoreIt is almost winter again. December is the last month of the year when most of the Season of Lights Festivals are celebrated. These festivals celebrate the fact that the light only begins to return to its full strength again when the seasons are darkest, the night is the longest, and the ...
Views: 1351 - How to make sure we’re going to heaven - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesOkay, so a little envy slipped from this chica’s heart. Do you blame me? My friend described the house she’s building right on the water in a prestigious area in Florida. But envy soon changed to wisdom. “What’s wrong with you,” I said to myself, “you live in a mansion yourself.” Compared ...
Views: 1350 - Restoring Hope When All Hope is Lost - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's a hard thing to observe in a person: the loss of hope when her doctor has informed her she has an "incurable" disease; yet on a surprisingly regular basis I see someone who has cured the incurable, who has held fast to hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Perhaps it's ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Its Ok to ask - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dirrick WilliamsIt has been said we should be careful of what we ask for, hope for, wish for, and pray for-- as this infers we may not like what we receive. Why would someone not like the manifestation of his or her own request? Maybe the reason someone would not like the manifestation of his or her own request ...
Views: 1348 - To This I Say Huh - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Veronica DrakeThis past weekend I had the opportunity to have a firsthand glimpse into Christianity, or at least the opinions and ideas of one Christian. I have never been a person who was religious. I didn’t go to church growing up and barely understood what Christmas was about as a small child. Of course, ...
Views: 1348 - God’s Dissemination of Trust - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Aps SantosGod knows who we are prior to us given life just as there are landscape paintings, portrait, and still life in arts. He knows the capacity of each of us and from such power is given. This is why we see children achieving and excelling in some field/s of endeavour for later on in life this is ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Sharing some Thoughts on the Power of Faith - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: from www.sharefaith.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Key words: spiritual, spirituality, inspiration, faith Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or ...
Views: 1347 - Up From The Ruins - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Bruce SullivanFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New autobiography recounts author’s determination in face of hardship Up From the Ruins by Bruce Wayne Sullivan portrays a childhood marred by violence and lifelong commitment to hard work BILOXI, Miss. – Up From the Ruins, an autobiography by Bruce Wayne ...
Views: 1346 - Fear vs. Faith: Which One Drives You? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockNo matter what you believe in, your beliefs influence what happens in your life. This includes everything from your chosen career to what you’ll accept in terms of relationships and the opportunities that flow your way. If you have too many beliefs that are fear-based, it’s hard to have faith ...
Views: 1345 - Role of Islam and Significance Human Rights - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Umer FiazIt is a current creed in the West, owing to their scarce knowledge of the Holy Quran and the Traditions of the Prophet (Peace Be upon Him), that Islam backs standards and structures that are mismatched with the philosophies of human rights. Actually, Islam recognized the holiness of human rights ...
Views: 1345 - A Miracle On The Way To Work - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Brenda StephensFriday, March 9.2012 I was on my way to work. I left home about 7:40am. I take the same route: Morningwood Drive to Cashell Ct, turn right then left on Bowie Mill Road. Turn left at Muncaster Mill Road and then a quick right on Needwood Road. Needwood Road has a small lake and I always take ...
Views: 1343 - Introduction to Ebook - Mystics in the City - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Lese DuntonDictionary.com defines a mystic as: "A person who claims to attain, or believes in the possibility of attaining, insight into mysteries transcending ordinary human knowledge." So all you have to do is believe in the possibility - and you can call yourself a mystic. It's okay to talk ...
Views: 1343 - The Yeast to Rise - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYThe Yeast to Rise When God gives you a seed, He does not want that seed back; He wants a forest. He wants you to plant and grow that seed with the ability He gave you. Myles Munroe Use the talents you possess, the wood would be very silent if no birds sang except the best. For those ...
Views: 1343 - Prayer Power - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Aqsa Zareen FarooquiI have had writer’s block for almost two months now. Today, was the final deadline for the article, I was asked to submit to Rivaaj. I was feeling the pressure of the situation until I was asked to do a critical incidence debriefing (a fancy word for helping people (with grief/loss/trauma) ...
Views: 1341 - Islam and True Essence of Knowledge - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2016 from Umer FiazLooking for knowledge and education is the motivating force and true essence of Islamic dogmas. It is the obligatory for all Muslims to hunt for knowledges in all paces of life. According to Islam, the Holy Quran and precedents of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), reasons, investigational ...
Views: 1340 - Article Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) Category (key words): Hope, New books, Stirling, Quotations, Inspirational Quotes, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual", Inspirational Writings. The submitter's blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 1332(6 votes) - You are more than Conquerors - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are more than Conquerors Persistence makes you to stand your ground in Christ any day. It makes you to stand for the cause you believe. It brings you into the realm of not turning back from your assignment. It makes you to forgo pleasure and endure to the end for the crown set for the ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - Symptoms of Nearvous Breakdown - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Binod BharatiHuman life has got many different phases that people encounter in their daily lives. These include joyous moments that create good moods and depressed moments that create bad moods. Change in mood affects a person's thoughts, feelings and behavior. Nervous breakdown is a short-span period of ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Right attention attracts right results to entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you want to create different and better results for yourself and your team, at work and/or home, consider going a step further in your self-development and expanding your inner self. If you continue managing your time, finances, people and stress, and additionally, focus your attention and ...
Views: 1326 - Presenting Jesus as The Messiah Using The Old Testament - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2016 from Leslie DutcherPresenting Jesus as The Messiah Using The Old Testament The book of Acts mentions Jesus as the Messiah at least 12 times. These 12 presentations are given by 7 different people. The point being made here is that Acts was written in the First Century about events that took place prior ...
Views: 1324 - The Joy of Faith - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Meghan GehanEvery Sunday morning I feel such joy as I hold hands with my son on his way to Sunday school. We walk together smiling; he is excited to be there and I am peacefully happy giving this gift to my son. Faith. Not important to me what faith community you are connected to nor how you worship. ...
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