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- Run the Race: A Super Sunday School Lesson for Learning Hebrews 12:1 from the Bible - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Kathy VincentHave you ever tried running with weights? It’s hard! It takes way more effort. We all know that life is like a race we are running. Many of us carry unneeded baggage in our lives that gets in the way of our running the race God has marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 says this: “…let us throw ...
Views: 4022 - Sacred irReverence - God, Ritual and My Big Toe - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Rachael EhrlundThe word God is something that countless religions and individuals have sought to define for millennia. In the English language, those three letters connote a serious tone and strong opinions- worship and reverence… anger and discontent. It has brought many people together- united in a common ...
Views: 970 - Salvation and the Sovereignty of God - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bobbie McKeeWhat is the relationship between God’s sovereignty, human responsibility and the Christian’s duty to proclaim the gospel message? In J.I. Packer’s book entitled Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, he disputes the wrong view that faith in the absolute sovereignty of God hinders a full ...
Views: 1343 - Salvation Bracelets A Solid Evangelism Instrument - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Bince OlearSalvation Bracelets A Solid Evangelism Instrument Salvation bracelet is also known as Christian bracelet that's used as an evangelism tool. This easy yet resourceful resource had been actually based on wordless book. It is consists of 5 various colors; black, red, white, yellow, and green. ...
Views: 2833 - SANDRINE DESBARBIEUX-LLOYD: Epitomizing Proficient Leadership - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from insights successSandrine Desbarbieux-Lloyd is a senior executive with over 25 years of international experience, leading organizations in the implementation of strategic change and digital transformation. She is the European Vice President of Digital at Samsung, where she oversees digital sales and marketing, a ...
Views: 402 - Sandy Hook Legacy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Cory KempMonday dawned on a new week, seven days from Christmas Eve, three days after the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut. Like many, my first thought last Friday was for the people known to me there. In a town of 27,000 souls everybody is known to one another, ...
Views: 1775 - Sappy Christians – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentI love trees! If I wasn’t a Christian, I would probably be a full fledged tree hugger! I always picture trees as standing tall unto the Lord giving Him all the praise for their life. There is a beautiful Scripture found in Psalm 104:16 which says, “The cedars of Lebanon which He hath ...
Views: 1913 - Satan’s Stop Signs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentThere’s a saying that goes “the devil made me do it.” I don’t think this is right or more importantly biblical. If we sin, we do it on our own. However, I think it would be correct to say, “the devil tried to make me not do it” – whatever “it” may be. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 says this: “Satan ...
Views: 3419 - Science and religion - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Many persons consider religion and science as opposites. Undoubtedly, this perception is extremely wrong. Religion and science do not oppose but complement each other. By the data it provides, science helps people get to know better the universe in which they live and make ...
Views: 1061 - Science does not deny the existence of Allah (swt) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, I would like to explain another important subject within believing in Allah. Some of the scientists think that religion is a "dogma" and the most important obstacle of science. This is certainly a big mistake. It is obvious that the judgments of the religion are not ...
Views: 1207 - Scientific-Philosophical and Spiritual Significance of OM - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual significance of OM: Om is the most sacred and an important, spiritual symbol of purity in India!! The ancient Indian Rishi Munis (sages) discovered the existence of Om (written in Devanagari as ॐ). Ever since, Om has a spiritual significance in all Indian religions such as ...
Views: 596 - Searching for God - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone is in search of God. We all want to know about God. Where is God? Who is God? Have you ever asked those questions? You may have heard of Him referred to as a higher power or the man up there who runs the world. Is He really the man up there who runs this world? Param Pujya Dadashri ...
Views: 621 - Searching For Meaning - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Rohan KallicharanThe more I write, the more I read, the more I seek growth, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. One of the most recent books that I read was that of Viktor Frankl, “Man’s Search For Meaning”, the chronicles of his experiences in a World War II Concentration Camp. My first simple ...
Views: 1092 - Seerat The Perfect Model of Living - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Umer FiazThe Honorable life of the last Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) has left an extraordinary and noteworthy impacts on the humankind. The whole human kind observed a revolution in all features life i.e. economic, social, Political, spiritual, national and individual, with the influx of the ...
Views: 1503 - Septemeber "BE" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Susan VernicekAre you a religious or spiritual individual? Maybe you’re both or maybe neither, but I believe that these viewpoints play an important role in molding your Identity. As for me, I am still figuring it all out. I can’t tell you how many times I have had serious conversations with my boyfriend, ...
Views: 1091 - Services and Vaccination Before Departure For Umrah - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Umer FiazOne occasion that brings in most delight to all of the Muslims is a Pilgrimage Makkah, Which is the heart of Islam. Through Umrah and Hajj, Muslims are having belief that there is an enormous chance to attain Jannah. A majority of the public, mostly from underdeveloped countries, used to spend ...
Views: 999 - Set the Heart Free: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers for Psalm 119:28, 32 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Kathy VincentPsalm 119:28, 32 says this: “Strengthen me according to Your Word. I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free.” Isn’t “heart free” a great phrase? I believe God’s greatest desire for all His children is that their hearts would be set free to worship Him and to glorify ...
Views: 981 - Seven Steps to Use Fate to Shun Disappointment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSometimes, no matter what you try, a specific goal is unattainable, which could mean fate rules over your free will. The more effort you put into it, the worse the disappointment. Even though this is an unfortunate part of life, you can minimize the disappointment of fate with your awareness. ...
Views: 788 - Sharing A Few New Spiritual “Torts” on FAITH (from My Notes) - Part Three - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing A Few New Spiritual “Torts” on FAITH (from My Notes) - Part Three Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Thoughts, Spiritual Growth, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiration, Faith, Words of Empowerment and ...
Views: 1259 - Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE and LOVE - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE and LOVE Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Hope, Quotations, Love, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new ...
Views: 1786 - Sharing Some Beliefs About Islam (from 'The Everything Koran Book' by Duaa Anwar) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Beliefs About Islam (from 'The Everything Koran Book' by Duaa Anwar) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Islam, The Everything Koran Book, religion, Duaa Anwar, faith, beliefs, religious tolerance, spiritual unity, unity of religions Web site: ...
Views: 1069 - Sharing Some Information on The Major Religions of the World: The Jews and Judaism - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle 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 Web site: ...
Views: 978 - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major? Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, Shiites, Sunnis, spiritual unity Web site: ...
Views: 779 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Jesus, Jesus Christ, Faith, Christianity, Hope, Quotations, Love, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, ...
Views: 949 - 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: 1445 - Shirdi package from bangalore by flight - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2019 from arun kumarBiography of sai baba Quite a while prior, toward the start of eighteenth century a youthful hairy man with shimmering eyes took cover in a mosque, in Shirdi Village (of Maharshtra State, In India). No one knew from where this outsider had come who barely expressed a word and remained there. ...
Views: 921 - Shivratri 2013- Shivratri Rituals and Maha Shivaratri 2013 Date Information - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Sachin GuptaAccording to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is observed on the thirteenth and fourteenth day in the Krishna Paksha every year on the month of Phalguna or Maagh. People go to temples and holy shrines to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva to please him. Mythological Stories behind Maha ...
Views: 1564 - 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: 2313 - Should One Blindly follow the Advises of a Spiritual Guru? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGuru means one who sheds light on our path. When we get stuck or are lost in any situation, it is the Guru who guides us in the right direction. Neither worldly knowledge nor spiritual knowledge can be attained without a Living Guru, who can show us our mistakes, guide us how to come out of ...
Views: 587 - Should Teaching Sunday School Be Easy?: An Encouraging Word for Sunday School Teachers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Kathy VincentI have the privilege of offering teacher training workshops to hundreds of Sunday School teachers and children’s workers every year. I love what I do, but sometimes I don’t like what I hear. Take, for example, this question: Do you have something easy I can do for Sunday School? If I am ...
Views: 4373 - Shree Swami Samarth Biography | Goodgift24 - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2022 from Renb DigitalHello friends, in this article we are going to look at the biography of Swami Samarth, because Shri Swami Samarth, Akalkot Swami was a great saint of the Datta sect of Akkalkot in Maharashtra which originated in the nineteenth century. He is believed to be the third incarnation of Lord Sri ...
Views: 610 - Shroud of Jesus – Your Will And Faith - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Steveis KindThe divine Shroud of Jesus is a topic that has received much debate since the image, of what many people consider to be Jesus Christ, was first observed in 1898. Our will and our faith has been at battle with each other ever since its arrival. Many critics believed that the shroud was a fake ...
Views: 943 - Shroud of Turin - Seeing Is Not Always Believing - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Steveis KindA famous cloth was found many years ago which many refer to as the Shroud of Turin. This shroud was the cloth used after Jesus had been tortured for several hours and then crucified. For many years this cloth was lost and it was eventually rediscovered again. Evidence of this cloth is proof ...
Views: 1026 - Shroud of Turin New Evidence - A Breakthrough Discovery - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Steveis KindThe Shroud of Turin New Evidence reveals some pivotal information about the cloth that held the body of Jesus after he was taken down from the cross. For many years after the shroud was photographed, scientists have worked hard to get more information on some of the clues left behind. This ...
Views: 2521 - Significance of Simhastha - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gunjan sharmaMillions of pilgrims, sadhus & sanyasis (monks & sages), musicians, artisans and all kinds of craftsmen are gathering on the sacred banks of river Kshipra. A drop of the nectar of immortality fell here during the öght between the gods and the demons when the universe was örst created. On ...
Views: 1308 - Silence is Golden or Is It When it Comes to Catholic Church Scandals? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorWhether it is the current Priest Abuse Scandal, or the other centuries old Scandal, of the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church in omitting the truth of Women Priests History, in our early Church, they literally used Silence as their own vehicle to continue to perpetrate both cover up and lies to ...
Views: 849 - Single religion for all humanity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Materialist philosophy denies the existence of a creator. It considers all the existence to be consisting of matter which it believes is eternal. As a result, it attempts to explain every event based on matter and intellect. One of the theories posed by materialists when ...
Views: 1065 - Skepticism about Near Death Experiences: It's All in the Minds of the Sceptics - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Wil WordsmithWell over a decade ago, I started writing my first novel. My intention was not to publish it. It was just my way of exploring consciousness and having fun while doing so. At the time, I was just coming out of a decade’s worth of scepticism. The novel, Soul Surfer, was an attempt to reconcile my ...
Views: 1163 - Skylar Welch - InsightsSuccess - by Submitted on May 21, 2021 from insights successSkylar Welch made her mark in the industry almost immediately upon joining the wholesale channel ten years ago. Her resume proves this with accolades including Scotsman Guide Top Originator and UWM Top 100 Originator for three years running. She has used her place as a woman of distinction ...
Views: 481 - Smile And Adopt The Way Of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalYoga is very much useful for the entire body. In the beginning stage, everything is very fresh and has an exotic taste; at this point you connect the meanings with every movement of the body and your breath. This is the phase where the fantasy brings a permanent smile on your face. Your eyes are ...
Views: 1182 - So We Are Called - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Cory KempAs I write today we are two days past Easter and one day away from the income tax filing deadline here in the United States. Redemption wrapped in hope could not be more powerfully met in any two days. Or so it seems. Easter is about believing that God's power can defy death. Paying taxes is ...
Views: 1138 - Sometimes it Appears God is Turning Away - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy MerrillPerhaps it is not God turning away from people, so much as people turning their backs on God. It begins with the assumption presented that there is only ONE religion. God is found in all religions. He expresses him/her self in many and varied ways. There are many paths up the mountain (to the ...
Views: 1326 - Sorrowful Sobs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentExodus 3:7 says this: “I know their sorrows.” How comforting it is to know that our God cares enough about us to have compassion on us when we are full of sorrow. Our children need to know this truth. Childhood should be a time of great joy, but children experience pain too. Here is a fun ...
Views: 4979 - Sorrowful Sobs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentExodus 3:7 says this: “I know their sorrows.” How comforting it is to know that our God cares enough about us to have compassion on us when we are full of sorrow. Our children need to know this truth. Childhood should be a time of great joy, but children experience pain too. Here is a fun ...
Views: 1295 - Sources of religious knowledge - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Islam is the whole of the spiritual values that make the human a mature, decent and happy. He becomes a perfect human being in this way. Islam is a teaching system which belongs to Allah (swt). Islam is the tawhid (oneness) belief that is based on accepting and approving that ...
Views: 1169 - Sources of Revenue in Islamic State - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Umer FiazThe idea of state in Islam is to ease and help the Muslims. The defense of righteousness, possessions and life of persons is main and essential duty and duty of the Islamic. All memberships of the social order are guaranteed to follow the guidance of caliph and he is accountable to protection ...
Views: 2514 - Spirit of Islamic polity and Modern System - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Umer FiazThe Holy Book of Islam, the Quran contains basic and fundamental principles of all possible system of human life. Basic soul of each and every subject can be traced from the injunctions of the Holy Quran. As the Holy Quran is not a manuscript of political science, so one should not suppose it to ...
Views: 1217 - Spiritual Guidance and Support Coping With Personal and Global Tragedy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Stephanie AltI remember feeling my mother’s sorrow as a child. Sometimes I would stand next to her and begin to cry. “Why are you crying” she’d ask bewildered? “I don’t know mommy, because you are sad” I’d say. Some of us physically register the suffering of others in our bodies. We tap into their feelings ...
Views: 1238 - Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertWe're all spiritual beings. We have been all in an ascension course of action, no matter if we know it or not. We all have problems, along with the target is always to clear those difficulties and acknowledge the items we have and reveal our gifts with others. We all have a very ...
Views: 1018 - Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertWe're all spiritual beings. We have been all in an ascension course of action, no matter if we know it or not. We all have problems, along with the target is always to clear those difficulties and acknowledge the items we have and reveal our gifts with others. We all have a very ...
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