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- What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') Author: Mohammed F Thompson Submitted (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, Islam, Jesus, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual growth, spiritual unity, unity of religion ...
Views: 1321 - The Archangels - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Kristin EcklundLast week, I received an email from a friend asking if I wanted to host a few angels in my home. At first glance it seemed like a cheesy chain mail offer, but after I read the first sentence it became clear how very real this offer was. Without hesitation or even reading the entire email, I ...
Views: 1320 - The Unsealed Meaning of Daniel: Christ said to study the Bible's geopolitical prophecies of endtimes - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Daniel was told to seal his book “till the time of the end,” but his book defines that time. His vision [chazon] of a ram and goat is at the time of the end, Daniel 8:17. Historians confirm the ram as the Medes and Persians conquered by Alexander the Great, but that was not the time of ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - A Tale of Two Cities, Babylon and Jerusalem: Is Our Religion Symbolical or Spiritual? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Richard RuhlingIn the days of Nimrod whose kingdom was Babel, men built a tower, saying, “Let us make a name lest we be scattered abroad,” but God said, “let us go down and confound their language...so the LORD scattered them abroad.” Genesis 10:9,10; 11:4,7,8. It seems significant that even now the Tower ...
Views: 1317 - Sitting in Anticipation - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHave you ever stood in complete faith and anticipation of what is to come? Holding yourself in anticipation of what is to come will release resistance to what is, allowing what you want to come in. There will always be a natural balance in your life. If it feels like your world is falling to ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Believing Creates Magical Results - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Fawn O'ConnorWe’ve all heard the phrase – “I’ll believe it when I see it.” I would like for you to consider another phrase that I learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer,which has become important to me. “I’ll see it when I believe it.” Our belief system controls how we conduct our lives. If we could only understand and ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Heeding Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Lisa BoussonTwice in my life when I’ve known a change was needed, spirit stepped in to pave the way. This doesn’t mean that I had an upper hand in foreknowledge of coming events. However, it does mean that I was aware change was necessary, but stubborn Lisa (who thinks she knows better), would decide to ...
Views: 1315 - Things Take Time. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Carly CooperBy nature, people are impatient. Our modern technology and conveniences have just made us want what we want, yesterday! On one had, our impatience is a good thing. It means we believe that what we want is attainable and doable. On the other hand, it can make us question whether we’re on the ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - Out of Fear - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroWe all live with some type of fear in our daily lives, we don't always know it's there, or that it controls our thoughts, but it's there. There are healthy fears that keep you safe, like the fear of getting burnt, which keeps you a safe distance from extreme heat. The fears I am talking about ...
Views: 1314 - Handing Everything Over to God - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHanding everything over to God in the moment is a powerful jewel for self discovery. It is a conscious act of letting go of control and letting God be in charge of all of our affairs. It takes awareness, strength and courage to get to the place of putting our lives and our problems in Spirit's ...
Views: 1313 - Don't let Life get you Down. - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanMany people have fallen into a state of fear and extreme worry. That is a normal and natural happening and feeling to experience especially with the recent disasters that have happened around the world. While so many are in pain and disbelief, I accept as true that it is important to stay ...
Views: 1310 - Faith - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Jean TindleI have been searching in the last month or so, for the threads that make up the essence of this weaving called Jean. By now I'm sure that many of you have read something about the powerful new energy that was opened up (or further opened up) on 9-9-09. There have been various explanations - ...
Views: 1310(3 votes) - The Faith to Change - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joeel A. RiveraWe were not born knowing how to walk, tie our shoes, use words to communicate with others, or ride a bike, yet we probably are good at doing these things today. As a child, we had to learn and change in order to acquire these skills, yet somehow as adults we tend to resist learning new things or ...
Views: 1310(3 votes) - My Sheep Know My Voice - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisWe have been wonderfully and fearfully created. We are the image of the Most High God. Everything I've been searching for has been in me since conception. We are on an assigned journey in life, designed in the mind of God. Laid out before us is a maze of adventure, the choices of right and ...
Views: 1309 - Prayer and the Laws of Reality - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Max CorradiIf everything happens according to precise Laws, is there any reason for praying to God, Deities or Enlightened Beings? Yes there is, and in fact ‘the method of prayer’ is one of the most powerful and skillful method, especially when nothing else works. One must understand that the Absolute ...
Views: 1309 - What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are Some Key Similarities between Christianity and Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Christianity, Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 1307 - Learn How to Get Rid of Stress and Anxiety With One Simple Life Change - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Bave New ManApproximately 8 out of 10 people in this planet have some sort of faith, religion, or belief in some kind of divine force, and/or supreme being(s). There are numerous religions, spiritual authorities, scriptures and interpretations of the divine and all of them seem to possess the power to ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Coming Out of the Darkness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Keli WoodyI am not here to tell my life story, explain all the mistakes I have made (which have been many), or to drag on and on about everything I have been diagnosed with. I am simply here to tell how I overcame the hurt, the pain, the addiction, and everything else that has, in the past, been put on ...
Views: 1302(3 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Infinite Mind - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“I am surrounded by an Infinite Ocean of Mind that receives the imprint of my word.” Ernest Holmes If I believe God is ALL there is (and I do) how can I possibly doubt that I or anyone is not part of that magnificent whole. If the One Mind is like an Infinite Ocean accepting thought like ...
Views: 1299(4 votes) - Belief Helps Us Overcome Discouragement - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Theodore HendersonDiscouragement is not a terminal disease. It is an ailment that we have all had at one time or another but it can be healed. Whenever I get discouraged I reconnect spiritually by reading some of my favorite biblical passages as well as using prayer. Some of the great leaders of ancient Israel ...
Views: 1298 - SUCCESS And The Power Of Belief (Part 2 of 3) - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Darren O ConnellNothing can happen if you do not believe it can, and will happen. The power of belief and what it can do for you turns out to be, not that complicated after all, it is simply the way the human mind has evolved over the years. The mind happens to have a dependency on its beliefs and it ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Ethical Issues to Address in an Ethical Will - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Madeline BinderAn ethical will is a document that is intended to convey your hopes, dreams and personal philosophies of life to your heirs. This document is like a prayer that you compose for these special people in your life to help guide their spirituality after you leave this world. When composing your ...
Views: 1295 - Lost Coin, Odd Coin – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentI don’t think a person exists anywhere on earth that hasn’t lost something at one time or another. Losing something or someone really important can be especially horrible and stressful. Luke 2:14 says this: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Each of us must be ...
Views: 1295 - NOW.....FAITH IS! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Heather BuzzardNOW FAITH IS.... What does that say to you? NOW FAITH IS.... Does it say to you that Faith is "out there" in the future, "one day to come?" the " you will, you just wait, its possible" syndrome OR, do you have FAITH NOW? I find myself in the space of BEING consciously aware of where I place ...
Views: 1295 - Basis of Personality and Message of Revelation - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Umer FiazGenerosity is the basis of a personality’s growth. The Holy Quran praises men who sideline his interests for the sake of others. They favor others to themselves. It also associates a man with a plant that sprouts and eventually becomes a full grown tree bearing achene for the advantage of ...
Views: 1293 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Personal Inventory - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Step 10 isn’t only about our relationship with other people. It’s about our relationship with ourselves, and with our God. What and how did I think today? How did I speak, to others, and ...
Views: 1292 - Fear and Reason Do Not Mix - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams"In civilized life it has at last become possible for large numbers of people to pass from the cradle to the grave without ever having had a pang of genuine fear. Many of us need an attack of mental disease to teach us the meaning of the word." William James. We have all heard the seemingly ...
Views: 1292 - Path of Devotion - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe universe is multidimentional and multifaceted. There is one Source and many spiritual paths. We each have a path that resonates with us internally. Mine is the path of devotion to the Sacred Feminine Goddess. In Sanskrit Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion. Sri Krishna teaches that the ...
Views: 1289 - Watch What You Say - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYWatch What You Say What you say determines what is in your heart and eventually determines your placement in life. Out of abundance of heart speaks the mouth, since thoughts are words spoken that shapes our destiny, for better or for bitter. “How long will this wicked community grumble ...
Views: 1288(3 votes) - Angelic Signs - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI’m on my way to a Spirit Gallery and often happen to see things in the landscape or landmarks along the way that have to do with feathers, angels and spiritual beings. It reminds me to thank God for the messages that I’ve received at poignant times in my life. When I was first developing as ...
Views: 1286 - Faith the First Step on the Pathway to Divine Love - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from saxon knightWhat is faith to you? Faith is defined in the dictionary as a strong or unshakeable belief in something, especially without proof or evidence. Faith encompasses both trust and belief. True unswerving faith can withstand any turmoil, any pressure, any obstacle. Faith is strength, ...
Views: 1286 - From $10 in my pocket to this... - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen Gage“Stop. Let’s go in here,” I turned to Wayne, as we drove down auto row just outside of Sacramento, California. After abruptly leaving a town in Nevada, I was starting my life over. With a little over 100 people in the off-the-beaten path town and having experienced my fair share of trouble, ...
Views: 1284 - The Shroud of Turin - Sabotaging The Evidence - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Steveis KindEvidence that Jesus existed is found on the The Shroud of Turin. The scientific community has been working hard to piece the puzzle together as to how the shroud came to be and how it has lasted the test of time. They have been able to help answer some of the questions, but not all of it. ...
Views: 1284 - Old Stories - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Cory KempThanks to Natalie I have a whole new understanding of the word “bless.” Natalie received her first Holy Communion almost twenty years ago with great joy and the accompanying ceremony that welcomes new members to experience the body of Christ in this way. Her uncle, a devout man of the Greek ...
Views: 1283 - Aliyah--Jewish Return to Israel a Good Plan, But Not in 2015 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The book of Daniel supports Jewish Aliyah, but also offers a time-frame for it that is overlooked. This is based on the double application of Daniel, once in history and again in our time. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading rabbi in Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, urges Jews to return to ...
Views: 1282 - Does God Speak in Dreams? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered the meaning of the dream language and the meaning of the mysterious dream logic. I continued his research, discovering that we, human beings, have a satanic origin. I also discovered that the unconscious mind that produces our dreams must be obeyed because it is ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Animal Guides Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams Brockertwith a difficulty I was getting which has a accomplice. I silently asked the universe, “Satisfy, send me a indication. What am I missing right here?” As I appeared up, sending away from my meaning, I heard a sound off to my left inside the brush. Startled, I stopped. Standing not twenty ...
Views: 1281 - As I Think Back on Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Donia Gonzales-CopelandAs I Think Back on Life As I think back I wish things had stayed the same. I wish you had never gotten sick. There is so much I wanted to say to you. But I remained silent. I should have spoken up but didn’t, I didn’t take sides, but I just did not speak. It’s funny but now I am left to ...
Views: 1281 - Crystal Energy Start - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from James YaoHow to start the energy of crystals, How can I know Crystal has been started? In fact, to put it bluntly, very simple. As long as hands clasped together, The crystal ore in hand, repeated experience with the crystal and its corresponding with a layer of your chakra resonance, Or to pray for you ...
Views: 1281 - God: A 3 Letter Word - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from David DurhamIf I were to say to you "there is a fox sitting in my garden enjoying the morning sun", you would probably know what I mean by the word 'fox'. However, if I were to say to you that "God inspired me this morning". Then we have a very different situation. Would you actually know what I meant by ...
Views: 1280 - Three ways I Overcame Tough Times - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesA baby camel asked his mother, “Why do we have such large hoofs on our feet?” She turned to him. “God made us that way for a very special reason,” and she began her explanation. “The big hoofs are to keep us from sinking into the sand.” “Oh! So why do we have long eyelashes?” “It’s to ...
Views: 1280 - Your Thoughts Really Matter - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanThe reality that you are living right now can talk you out of your hopes and dreams for your tomorrow. They can cause you to move into fear and doubt and begin yelling at God or even wondering whether or not He even cares about you? But I am here to tell you that when you believe in the Power of ...
Views: 1279 - Better Life: 5 Books for Love, Career, Peace, Faith and Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Kristina MooreIt is a fact that in life we have to address things with great care. May it be love, career, relationship, inner peace and faith. These things make up our being. They keep essence for our existence. We find answers to these things through introspection, friends’ advices and with books. ...
Views: 1278 - 5 Tips to Better Understanding of the Bible - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Nate AtkinsReading the Bible is a crucial practice for every Christian living in the world today. Reading the Bible and learning from it is what feeds our spirit. It is what keeps us encouraged and keeps us filled with the words of God. The problem is that while the Word of God is filled with a mass ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Mayday, Martial Law Forecast by Christ, Supported by Pastor's Dream of Obama at 2nd Coming - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Pastor Jack Darnall dreamed of a tall black man with short cropped hair and large ears who was well-liked initially, but became a “terrible dictator” as president when Christ came. (Google Jack Darnall's dream) It seemed so unlikely that he told only a few people of his dream in the ...
Views: 1275 - Are You a True Believer? . . . Really? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMost people who purport to be Christians would answer in the affirmative. Upon reflection, however, I wonder how accurate an affirmative response would be for many. What I'm getting at is, those of us who claim to be believers have no trouble accepting our salvation, have no trouble ...
Views: 1273 - Are You Really There, God? - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Merry BattlesAre you really there, God? Are you deep inside of me and all around me? Have you not created everything I see and all of the unseen? Are your miracles of life everywhere present? Is your hope of eternal life possible for me? Do you love me like your child? Is it time for me to grow up? ...
Views: 1273 - Energy: Spiritual, Religious or Scientific? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWithin my coaching practice I embrace the energy of my clients, support them to release the energy that's not in their best interest, and balance their energy so they're in a position to positively move forward in their life’s journey. But what does this really mean? It sounds great, but how do ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY from https://youcanbeachampion.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/say-yes-to-your-potential-a-self-help-book-by-skip-ross-a-summary-4/ Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, personal growth, ...
Views: 1266 - A Ghost's Story - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Janet WilksSo here I am. Although where “here” is, I don’t know. I do know I died, that is my physical self died and then I was here. A ghost I guess! I often wondered how death would come. Now I know. In fact, I now know it was not something I should have given any precious moments think about when I ...
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