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- Fundamental Principles of Human Rights and Islam - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Umer FiazIn the contemporary times, various and complex issues are prevailing in our societies. Regarding this, fundamental rights of human beings are most violated. Depriving of persons from their natural and basic rights has become rampant. People of the world in general and Muslims of the Islamic ...
Views: 1193 - Fundamentalism and internal Challenges of Islam - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Umer FiazIt is pity that religion which was declared as flagbearer of peace and brotherhood, now it has been involved in grave and severe crisis. There are internal and external challenges which we are facing. fundamentalist Muslims is one of the internal issue which have eaten roots of our social ...
Views: 1312 - Gai Vastu: Find the right place to keep the idol of Kamadhenu at home or in the office - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2022 from Renb DigitalImportance of cow idol in architecture According to Indian mythology, the Kamadhenu, or cosmic cow, originated during the churning of the ocean or during the churning of the cosmic ocean and fulfilled every wish of those who were fortunate enough to keep it (battles were fought to gain ...
Views: 586 - Gain And Loss, All Things Come And Go - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from David SamuelThere is a world of difference between running towards God and running away from the world. If you find the world empty of value, void of meaning beyond the very short and temporary life span of a human being, and this causes you to turn towards a spiritual life, leaving the material world ...
Views: 1983 - Get a pardon and get a different life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from jade willsmithA lot of people in Canada like to proceed to the America for much better living. Some of them tend not to confront any risk in doing so but people having criminal records underneath their name in Canada are totally dissalowed in The us. Will this imply a charged individual who has accomplished ...
Views: 1322 - Get First Time Homebuyer Loans - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2020 from Wajahat AliFor the first time home buyers, loans make it easier for them to buy and own a home than to try to save for a long time. Getting a loan is better because you may be able to buy your dream home in such a short time, unlike someone who is saving and waiting. But that doesn't mean that because ...
Views: 672 - Get Hanumanji's Form and Prayer Close to the Heart! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Hanuman is one of the most revered and adored deities in Hinduism. He is loved by one and all, cherished for his tales in mythology. Worshippers of Lord Hanuman have tremendous faith in him, he is believed to be a tremendous source of strength and with his blessings, one is able to ...
Views: 1364 - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paula MarolewskiIt's so easy to remain where we are comfortable. Our rounds of church, work, friends, and family are reassuring, pleasant, and peaceful. But Paul urges us in Romans 12:16 to get out of the comfort zone where we talk and interact with people "just like us" day after day. He urges us to ...
Views: 1135 - God Always Whispers, But He Can Yell Too! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Monica RodriguezIn this moment, I am writing from a deep humble, grateful and peaceful space within me. As I just told a dear friend of mine: “It never stops to amaze me the way in which God brings you the exact message you need when you are opened and receptive to hear it”. Let me explain… I am going ...
Views: 1212 - God and Formula One: 'Beyond the Zone' (A New Book) - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: God and Formula One: 'Beyond the Zone' (A New Book) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (tags/key words): God, Spirit, motor racing, Grand Prix drivers, champions, Ayrton Senna, faith, religious faith, mind, mind-power, the zone, ‘in the zone’, ‘beyond the zone’, empowerment, ...
Views: 2815 - 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: 2701 - God Answers Prayers - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierGod Answers Prayers. The Divine wants what is best for us. Prayers are conversations with God. When we talk to God and ask for what we want, knowing and believing that God is benevolent, loving and guides us to our highest and best potential, we are Divinely creating in partnership with the ...
Views: 1474 - God Can You Hear Me? - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of us have had this conversation with God wondering if He/She is listening. Maybe you call on your Creator because you simply want to express your thankfulness and gratitude for the blessings in your lives; but more often than not, you find yourself in some sort of predicament or difficulty ...
Views: 1649 - God is Always With Us - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakThere has been talk of pro sports leagues playing to empty arenas. Lebron James came out and said he wouldn't do it. That the fans have to be there. No one can fathom this idea of playing alone, playing without spectators. The WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has been putting on their ...
Views: 890 - God Is Not Afraid Of Process - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiSanctification. A long word for a long process. Once, a friend I was discipling asked me, "What does it mean to be sanctified?" I took a deep breath, and said, "Well . . . !" You can talk about positional sanctification, that the moment you accept Christ as your Savior, you are sanctified: ...
Views: 1141 - GOD IS PURE LOVE: THE SOLUTION TO ALL OF YOUR PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2021 from Dr. Alex AvilaWITH NEALE DONALD WALSCH, “CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD” #1 NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND MODERN DAY SPIRITUAL MESSENGER By Dr. Alex Avila In our turbulent and conflict-ridden world, you may ask yourself: If God exists, why does God allow all of the bad and evil things to happen in the world? We ...
Views: 664 - God's Self Imposed Concussion - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Greg AllenSpring means the birth of new beginnings, but it also signals a dawning of mowing the lawn. For many, home improvement ideas begin to dance around in our heads. My wife and I live in an older home and we had a concrete pad in front of the side door for as long as I could recall. The ...
Views: 1546 - God, How Come I'm Not Rich? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayEver since my teenage years I had always believed that I would amount to something, I would do something really important and become a real benefit to all of mankind. Well here I am approaching my sixtieth birthday, I was laid off four years ago and here I am sitting at my computer wondering ...
Views: 1312 - God--Damn It, or Praise Him? A Tribute to Science and Einstein By a Scientist - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Richard RuhlingScience has been in the news because of the discovery of gravitational waves that Einstein, a century ago, said existed. Are we brilliant--or maybe retarded because of our unwillingness to admit something else Einstein said—that God is not a magician? Since science put men on the moon, some ...
Views: 1273 - 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: 1379 - God’s Add Ons – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhat are some things you’d like to add to your life? How about kindness or integrity? Or maybe patience and peace? I think all four of these are worthy characteristics to add to our growing character. II Peter 1:5-7 says this: “…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to ...
Views: 1569 - God’s Add Ons – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhat are some things you’d like to add to your life? How about kindness or integrity? Or maybe patience and peace? I think all four of these are worthy characteristics to add to our growing character. II Peter 1:5-7 says this: “…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to ...
Views: 978 - God’s Word Has Rhythm: Two Fun Bible Memory Verse Activities for Your Preschoolers - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Kathy VincentI don’t know about you, but I love putting Bible verses to music and sometimes I like putting a Scripture to a catchy rhythm. I think Psalm 33:4 lends itself nicely to a good strong drumbeat. In fact, when I read this verse I pictured my little ones “drumming” on their knees with their hands ...
Views: 2990 - Good Gleaners – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentUnless your children have grown up on a farm, I will guess they probably don’t have any idea what gleaning is. Have some fun with with this Bible object lesson taken from Ruth 2:17 which says, “So she gleaned in the field until even.” Here’s what you do: The object you will use for this ...
Views: 3111 - Grace and the Gift of Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Paul HellwigGod's grace can mean many things. I like to think of it as a gift we are given by the benevolent power that works in our life. Some might call it a blessing. In terms of recovery I sometimes feel grace is doing me a favor. Grace is giving me what I need at the time I need it. I have had many ...
Views: 1110 - Grateful for an Act of Grace - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever gone down a path in life that didn’t feel quite right on a soul level, but it felt comfortable and secure on an ego level? For instance, what if you always knew that you wanted to be a writer, but you had been told so often that writing would never pay your bills: you would have ...
Views: 1343 - Gratitude for Little Miracles - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI’ve spent the past week in Lily Dale Assembly in New York participating in classes, getting my learning on, teaching a class and holding a book signing. Whew, I have to tell you, it’s been a whirlwind of activity with my two amazing sisters (It’s sister’s week!). I think the best part of my ...
Views: 1667 - Guard Your Thoughts - And Your Words! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyBoth are things, you know-your thoughts and your words. It may seem a nearly impossible task to take control of your thoughts, as they seem to run rampant throughout your waking hours. It's a matter of changing habit. And although simple, it isn't exactly easy. Let me give you an ...
Views: 1770 - Guarding One’s Faith - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2022 from santosh krinskyFaith, as described by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, is not a dogmatic acceptance of a system of ideas or ‘articles of faith’; rather, it is a form of knowledge that arises from deeper within, from the soul and its connection with the universe, which provides a certainty that goes beyond the ...
Views: 629 - Guidance Of Umrah For The Pilgrim Who Are Going To Perform First Time - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Umer FiazUmrah is being in Ihram and having made Niyyat for Umrah when crossing the prescribed Meeqat. Ihram for men is simply two piece unstitched garment. He can change as many as he wants but remain in it until his Umrah is complete. For women it is their full dress that they wear daily. That dress ...
Views: 1682 - Guilt - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergAs Christians, we are aware of sin. We have sinned, we are sinning and we will continue to sin. These are realities of life, inescapable and undeniable. We all know that Jesus came to earth to overcome the burden of sin for all humans, but as believers, we often end up in a position where we ...
Views: 962 - Hajj A Series Of The Holy Rites - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Umer FiazHajj is the pilgrimage to the Makkah in the Saudi Arabia, is a central duty of Muslims. It can be traced back to the era of prophet Abraham A.S. For fourteen centuries, countless millions of Muslims, men and women from each and every corner of the earth, have made the pilgrimage to Makkah, the ...
Views: 955 - Hallowed be Your name - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Anton van den BergIf there is any doubt in your mind about the divinity of Jesus, you only have to look at scripture that quotes what He said. He has an extraordinary economy with words, that cut right to the core of the matter. The simplicity and mostly hidden complexity of statements speak of someone with ...
Views: 773 - 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: 1406 - Happy Lights: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers for Psalm 119:105 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Kathy VincentHave you ever let your preschoolers play with flashlights? It can be a very fun activity, especially when combined with the Word of God. Psalm 119:105 says this: “Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Here is a fun Bible school activity you can play with your little ...
Views: 2534 - Happy Navratri ! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe festival of Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated, vibrant Hindu festivals and it has been designed to worship Mataji (Mother Goddess) for nine nights. There are several mythological stories associated with this festival of Navratri and accordingly, it is celebrated in different ...
Views: 595 - Hard Pain, Caring God – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhy does God allow pain? This has got to be one of the most asked questions of all time. It is a difficult question and has an equally difficult answer. I believe with all my heart that God can stop any and every pain that is suffered in this world. I also believe that God is completely ...
Views: 4037 - 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: 1456 - Having Faith In An Uncertain World - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineThere are many times in life when we find ourselves walking in the dark--faithfully moving forward but unsure of where we are heading or what obstacles we will bump or stumble on along the way. The only way to navigate through the uncertainty of life is to have faith in something greater ...
Views: 1755 - He Does Care For You...And Me! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisPraise you Lord God, yes it's me, do you remember my voice? Have you been able to see? What nerve have I to ask for a single thing to straighten out this screwed up life, to take me back under your wing? It's been years Dear God and where have I been...living it up, wallowing in sin. I laid ...
Views: 1171 - Healing Anger and Abuse With Help From Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI was truly blessed: when my first husband and I married I acquired a second set of parents. I could not have loved "Bob" and "Mary" more and their fondness for me was generously reciprocated. For the eighteen years I was with their son, we were family. However, my husband's decision to end our ...
Views: 1551 - Hearing Voices - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg(Kings II Chapter 25) “It happened in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylonia, he and his entire army, came to wage war against Jerusalem and encamped near it, and built a siege tower around it.” Jeremiah had ...
Views: 871 - Heart Rules Them All... - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Jacob GeorgeIntelligence of Heart –III/III HEART RULES… A couple of days ago I had an important official meeting to attend. I had planned very well to reach before time for the said one. But due to some urgent personal requirement I was delayed , but I knew I could be on time if I drove fast. There was ...
Views: 1104 - 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: 1456 - Helping a moribund patient - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, We should attempt to die as martyr and help a moribund patient to die in this way. Rasulullah (s.a.w.) ordered that: "Martyr surely will not suffer torment." [Ibn Mace, Bayhaqi, Imam-i Ahmad] "Martyr doesn’t feel death grief, doesn’t sorrow in grave, doesn’t be disturbed ...
Views: 1186 - Hidden values of Celebration Events Easter Sunday, Fathers Day and Boxing Day - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from rammanohar prasadEvery day of year is related with some value close to it. The day is observed for any specific occasion according to its related incident that occurs on the same day or other prospective. As every people want to celebrate few days with some values so they celebrate the day according to their ...
Views: 1159 - His Story Is God's Glory - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisBorn on a very bright December night, born in this humble stable, humanity's treasure...the Way, the Truth and the Life. This Christ child was given to a world too blind to see, Jesus knew his destiny and he loved us that much...to die on Calvary for you and me. Mary and Joseph accepted their ...
Views: 1196 - 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: 1458 - Hope - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There it is, that four letter word that means so much too so many. Hope is such a strong word, just like the word help. To get a better understanding of the word hope we have to research what it means to others. When you lose all hope, you feel despair. When you are in despair you are in ...
Views: 1983 - HOPE, FAITH, LOVE , and JOY- GOD HAS A GREAT AND UNIQUE PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Craig LockHOPE, FAITH, LOVE , and JOY- GOD HAS A GREAT AND UNIQUE PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE Author: Craig Lock Key words: hope faith, love, spiritual growth, faith Just sharing a few thoughts on hope faith, love, spiritual growth, faith I truly believe that, no matter how bad or traumatic an event ...
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