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- From the Physical to the Spiritual - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThis article discusses ways to help develop spiritually ... from the outside (limited) world to the inside (unlimited) one. "Many Nobel Prize winning physicists recently have proven beyond doubt that the physical world is one large energy ocean that flashes into and out of being in a ...
Views: 1354 - How to Find Out if a Church is Dead or Alive - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Mary WilkeyWhen you go to your church, do you look forward to it, or do you dread it and just force yourself to go out of obligation? Or maybe you are just seeking to be blessed and glean from it all you can, without ever contributing in any way. When I attended a certain church years ago, I would look ...
Views: 2348 - On Becoming as Little Children - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThink about it. Children are close to their parents. The younger they are, the closer they are, not only emotionally, but they are prone to stay close physically as well. As they age, most children separate themselves more and more from their parents, both physically and emotionally. This is ...
Views: 1801 - It's Not Only What You Say, But How You Say It! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Mary WilkeyYou might think that that title refers to using proper English or to the tone of your voice. If you do think this, you are wrong. Oh, these things are important, but they are not the point of this article. The point is, if you are trying to capture your God-given healing, you need to make ...
Views: 1317 - About Faith and Knowledge - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Sumeru RayAbout Faith & Knowledge Faith is the root-cause of most vital questions. Without faith– we cannot move forward even a single step, due to our lack of consciousness. So it is not faith to suppose anything for convenience of work. Faith comes to birth from ignorance. Malice comes to ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Day of the Dead 2012 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis time of year in the season of Autumn the Day of the Dead 2012 is celebrated especially in Mexico and by Latin Americans in the US. It is also know as All Souls Day on November 1 and the Catholic holiday All Saints Day on November 2. The Day of the Dead is a time for family and friends to ...
Views: 1735 - Reasons to Keep Faith Even Though You Can't Hear God - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresThe reason people get terribly discouraged when they pray and can't hear God is because it seems as if God is not answering them. In order to keep faith, we have to open our minds to the idea that just because we believe "God doesn't care about me" or "God doesn't exist" doesn't mean it's ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Should English-speaking Muslims lace their language with Arabic terms when others do not understand? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSloppy Speech? Rehana Matri sparked a response when she expressed: I wish Muslims would stop speaking English sprinkled with Arabic terminology because every word that is in Arabic can also be said in English. Why this mix of language, it does not help anyone who is not learned in the Arabic ...
Views: 2274 - Dick B.'s Unmanageable Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Unmanageable Life What brought You to A.A. or a 12 Step Fellowship? By Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved. A Little Chunk of History For Openers Some of us get all wrapped up in difficult words when we enter A.A. or another 12 Step Fellowship. We wonder what ...
Views: 2330 - God and Science: What do You Believe God is Responsible for in Our Earthly World? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: Take the test. Are you an atheist, an agnostic, a humanist, a believer but not a good person, a believer and a good person, or a good believing person with absolutely no doubts about God? Can you define yourself in terms of God? You may have to do some soul searching. Take the ...
Views: 2666 - The Power of Devotion - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from ChandraShekhar KarwaSYNOPSIS: The article tries to visualise the great power of devotion. The article calls for unfailing devotion towards ALMIGHTY at all times and in all circumstances. An infant not even in full clothing, thirsty & hungry in hot summer afternoon is often made a symbol of misery and you must ...
Views: 1255 - Visualising GOD in favorable & unfavorable times - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from ChandraShekhar KarwaSYNOPSIS: The article focuses on remembering GOD's kindness in times of success & happiness . And GOD's mercy in times of failure & grief. But in reality, we seldom remember GOD's kindness in our success & in our happy times. And in reality, we seldom fail to blame GOD for our failure & our ...
Views: 1207 - It is Personalized! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Aps SantosGod speaks to us. And when He does, in an instant we see our surrounding as a landscape painting. With so many preaching et al, it is hard to discern what among those is God’s message to us. However, most of the time, God speaks to us not in a general manner. He knows us greatly, ...
Views: 1130 - How to Have the Correct Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Juan RosarioWith so many tribulations in life, it’s easy to lose the correct perspective and to focus on problems like the lack of money and time, between other giant challenges that we need to face every day. If we are not careful, we can easily forget about the great blessings the Great Creator of the ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - What do you fear? 10 tips to understand fear and who we should fear the most! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Fear is natural It is natural to have some fears, so face your fears and consider whether your fear has a good source or is actually irrational (a fear that we should dismiss or conquer). How to be fearless is one of the hardest things for most people to do. Recognizing and facing the ...
Views: 2048 - Are you confused or are you on the right path? Do you know right from wrong? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSee the Light Rights and Wrongs We grow up as vulnerable kids in this world, not knowing any better, thinking our families, our society will teach us everything we need to know about what is right and what is wrong. Not Knowing Right from Wrong! We think they will teach us everything ...
Views: 1804 - FINDING GOD: WHAT IS FAITH? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: A universal question of people of different ethnic backgrounds, languages and beliefs is, “How Does One Find God?” In my case God found me with Divine Miracles and Divine Providence, but in most instances it requires faith. If one’s heritage and upbringing is such that faith in God is ...
Views: 3137(1 vote) - 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: 1376 - NOT MY WAY, LET YOUR WAY BE DONE!! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Heather BuzzardNOT MY WAY, LET YOUR WAY BE DONE! What do those words say and mean to you? I have been saying that statement above for at least 3 months and boy have I experienced the TRUE meaning of those words. I have been told that if we consciously KNEW what we were getting into or what we were really ...
Views: 1687 - Culture War - Or Spiritual Wickedness in High Places? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiConservative hawks may want Rep. Todd Akin scrubbed from the ticket even as religious leaders and those voicing the social issues in this election cycle are defending Akin or at least not attacking him. Is it because contributions may flounder or because even the GOP is phobic about the so ...
Views: 1739 - Ascension/Evolution. Will some of us disappear from physicality? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Elaine SeilerI believe we humans, each and every one of us, are evolving as a collective. We are all moving without the ability to block the process for evolution cannot be stopped. And, at the same time, each of us is an individual, following our own individual trajectory towards a new way of being and so ...
Views: 1947 - Do you hear the call of God? What is the call of God by Mike Ghouse - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWHAT IS THE CALL OF GOD? Mike Ghouse: “It is a call from God to learn about each other and know each other.” LISTENING TO THE CALL OF GOD When we do that, myths about others disappear. We open up to friendships without reserve or fear. Mike shares some practical points about the ...
Views: 1533 - 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: 1416(1 vote) - Forgive Our Enemies - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Aps SantosForgive your enemies although creating millions of Asian art seem to be easier than doing the former. This is very hard to do most especially if the damage and pain inflicted has been too much. Yet, it is said to forget your enemies. The logic behind is pretty simple. In this lifetime, it will ...
Views: 1172 - The Holy Books - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Aps SantosNo book that is claimed by people in million years that is holy can be a hoax. These are not like wall paintings that can just be created by the creative geniuses. The stories may be seen as others as fantasies because many could not fathom its symbolism. And no one can really discern its ...
Views: 1136 - Broken Eggs - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Cheryl PetersenFor a number of years, Elementary school children would walk to our orchard and take a guided tour through the fruit trees and the animal farm. Their tiny arms and hands would grasp for juicy apples and cherries to snack on while we walked around and showed them the wind machines, tractors, and ...
Views: 1762 - Is "Spiritual But Not Religious" Just An Annoying Cliche? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Andrew CortAccording to a recent
Views: 2193 - ***God Has a Fail-Safe Plan for the Future of Humanity: To Enter the Messianic Age, He Requires Three Actions on Our Part - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary Whether we choose to believe or not believe in God, He will always ensure that our society is never totally destroyed because He is offering us a chance at eternal life in the Messianic Age. We can be part of this future second Garden of Eden if we follow God’s three requirements during ...
Views: 3269(1 vote) - Our Life Struggles - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our life struggles come in many forms. Some struggles may be regarding money, love, careers or about things we cannot fathom. Our life struggles know no age, race, and religion or where you are located in this vast world. The struggles that we endure in our lifetime might be a cakewalk to ...
Views: 7756(1 vote) - Learning Chinese food culture - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from james tomaLearning Chinese should be established on the basis of in-depth understanding of Chinese culture. China has 5,000 years of history, the formation of extremely rich and deep cultural traditions. To Learn Chinese culture is a very effective way to learn Chinese. In traditional Chinese culture, ...
Views: 2771 - ***The Good GOD Versus the Evil Devil: Part 3. Satan’s Reach In Our Channeling Society - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: The interview starts off as mildly confrontational as Methuselah calls into question Jerry’s belief in the Devil being alive as due to Jerry’s continuing Bipolar Disorder. Jerry refutes Methuselah’s suggestions and so does Marcia, as Jerry states that mental illness has been ...
Views: 3492(1 vote) - ***The Good GOD Versus the Evil Devil: Part 2. God and the Animal Soul - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: Our Animal soul is made up of both light and dark energy receptors that get activated respectively through energy coming either from our Divine soul or our evil inclination. The energy follows distinct energy pathways that are measurable. The animal soul is responsible for our good and ...
Views: 3014 - Ever Want to Just Quit Your Biz? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Rev. Anne PresuelMany entrepreneurs, just like you, suffer the thought of wanting to quit their businesses … At least sometimes. (If you’ve never thought this, then this article just isn’t for you.) Who can’t relate? There are those moments, aren’t there? And yet, something keeps you going. Something ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Anatoly Kashpirovsky, Supernatural Healer or Spiritual Con? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Tony SokolRussia, in the late 80s was under the spell of a charismatic healer who came to the country on prime time every week on their TVs. Dressed in black, fixing his hypnotic gaze on viewers as they sat transfixed in their homes, he promised to cure the entire country. He performed “remote ...
Views: 6348 - Faith Healing and Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Tony SokolThe Washington State Supreme Court is going to hear the appeal of two parents convicted of homicide after opting for prayer over medical care when their daughter was dying of undiagnosed diabetes. In the same state another family prayed for their son who had a ruptured appendix, rather than ...
Views: 3014 - Faith Opens the Way of Abundance - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Rev. John AdamsWhen faced with apparent financial lack, it is essential that you look beyond the appearance and see with your mind and heart, the abundance of God. This is what Jesus did when He multiplied the loaves and fishes and fed over 5,000 hungry people. Rather than focus on a few loaves of bread and ...
Views: 2745 - Our Daily Prayers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierOur daily prayers are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Prayers help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct communication of prayer. There are many ways to ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - What Is Your Blessing? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Gurutej KhalsaI have a fun story. Someone very close to me was reacting to something in me and went to a fearful place. I just pinned them down and just started speaking from a “love” place. Trust me, it took a very conscious moment not to react and go to my separate corner and lick my wounds. They were ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Enjoy messaging with Free SMS Service! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from john davidYouMint.com is a venture by Mobile tree. YouMint is no second to any other Sms sending portals all throughout the mobile industry. YouMint has a database of 6.5 million users which makes use of the free sms service religiously. YouMint cater to all individual needs relating to the mobile ...
Views: 2038 - It seems like I had Past Lives in This Lifetime - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Don WadingtonIt is impossible to have past lives in this lifetime. It does not make sense. However, if you look at the concept, it does SEEM like parts of my life were like a past life, a dream which never happened. Just think about periods in your present life. How much do you remember? How much do ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - The Law Of Correspondence - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCThe limit of our ability to demonstrate depends on our ability to provide a mental equivalent of our desire; for the law of correspondences works from the belief to the thing. But we can provide a greater mental equivalent through the unfolding of consciousness; and this growth from within will ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Looking Only at What You Want - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCNever look at that which you do not wish to experience. No matter what the false condition may be, it must be refuted. The proper kind of a denial is based upon the recognition that, in reality, there is no limitation; for mind can as easily make a planet as anything else. The Infinite knows ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - Prayer Is Its own Answer - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCCause and effect are but two sides of thought; and Spirit is both Cause and Effect. Prayer is its own answer. Now, if the one who prays only partly believes, then there is a tendency to set an idea in motion; if the next day he wholly doubts, this idea must be wiped out. In dealing with Mind, we ...
Views: 2281(2 votes) - When Faith Seems So Far Away - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Vicky ValdesRecently, I was asked to minister on Faith at the Women’s Ministry at my church. When I began to prepare my notes, I started brainstorming on what personal testimonies I wanted to share that would go in-line with the topic. Two years ago, I would have been shy at the thought of sharing ...
Views: 1859 - Your Power to Heal - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Donna GershmanI'd like to share something personal with you. Call this a coming out of the closet story, if you'd like. Almost 20 years ago, I developed a skin condition on both of my legs that was painful, persistent and embarrassing. It would not go away. I refused to wear shorts because my legs were simply ...
Views: 1697(3 votes) - As the Paradigm Shifts: V is for Vulnerability - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Rosie KuhnYou must have seen it coming: after all of these weeks … From the moment we are born we are vulnerable to – well, to everything. Very quickly, and as best we can we begin to tap into strategies that keep us invulnerable to starvation for nourishment and nurturing. We begin to calculate ...
Views: 1978 - Queen of Death - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Devaa Haley MitchellI had a very powerful experience this week. I was flying home from Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference, and the woman next to me was in tears. She had just received news that her 28-year old nephew had been found dead in his bed that morning. It did not appear to be suicide. They had no idea what ...
Views: 1656 - Faith Quotes - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCThese quotations will strengthen your faith. Smith Wigglesworth - “I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am moved only by what I believe.” Kenneth E. Hagin Sr. – “Faith begins where the will of God is known.” Joni Erickson Tada - “Faith isn’t the ability to ...
Views: 3587(2 votes) - Hope Quotes - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCThese quotations will give you hope and build your faith. Hope is the road, Faith is the victory. Martin Luther – “Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.” Unknown – Don’t worry, the fog will lift. Me – “Hope is the raw material from which faith builds the ...
Views: 2611(2 votes) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCForgiveness is a concept rooted within faith. In the Bible forgiveness is the most crucial concept, the basis for relational healing within community and with God. Lives are transformed as hope takes the place of guilt, anger, loneliness, and fear, as relationships are restored, and the love of ...
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