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- A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new converts choose between Christianity and family. Some countries actually consider it a ...
Views: 2123 - Believe in Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Shann Vander LeekBelieve in yourself. You already know what to do. You are poised for so much greatness. I see that you are suffering not knowing what will be. Yet, I trust you to be patient as everything unfolds before you. You will not suffer this dark night for much longer. You must trust yourself and ...
Views: 2117(2 votes) - Freemason Symbols - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Simon PierceBefore examining Freemason symbols, it is important to try to grasp their historical origins. Scholars debate just how old these symbols actually are. It is known that some of these symbols were used thousands of years ago; some of them even pre-dating the building of King Solomon’s temple, ...
Views: 2117 - Islam and Scope of International Law - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Umer FiazIslamic law has almost described all issues of human beings in a very organized and systematic manner. Islam has given some rules and regulations to lead life for personal and public affairs. Likewise, Islam has also given some international rules and obligations. It has told us how to rule and ...
Views: 2113 - A List of Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne Adekunle“A List of Happiness” A list of happiness is things that would be listed of how thankful that you are about something or a list of things that make you happy. We take for granted sometimes the simple things in life such as life, health, and strength that allows us to function. We even ...
Views: 2110(5 votes) - Marching Forward, Lessons of Living by Faith - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Bill WhiteWith each new year we re-adjust our course and set new goals. These goals, born in winter, are set forth in hopes of a spring bloom. As winter gives way to the early signs of spring, we see the budding trees and the days growing longer, little by little. It’s at this time that we often realize ...
Views: 2103 - Deal with every criticism of the Qur'an, Islam and the Prophet with grace says Mike Ghouse - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCriticism is not nice. In fact, whenever we are criticized we feel it most deeply and more so if we think that criticism is unjustified. Muslims feel a personal insult whenever their beloved Prophet is insulted but Mike Ghouse says we should use such instances to learn more about our ...
Views: 2102 - Citizenship In The Kingdom Of FatherGod, Part 3 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. 1. Citizen Privileges and Benefits in the Kingdom of FatherGod. Each Kingdom citizen has full access to every good thing in the Kingdom. WE HAVE AN INHERITANCE! ...
Views: 2095(7 votes) - Remember Our Daily Prayers - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierRemember our daily prayers as they are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Daily prayers help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct communication of ...
Views: 2094 - 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: 2089(1 vote) - Do you pray? Muslims, Jews and Christians give their take on prayer - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBOOK KNOWLEDGE I once read a book about Islam that said God would have wanted people to pray more than five times a day. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), Jesus (Peace be upon Him) also prayed. Every religious tradition prays and we are supposed to pray to God or remember God when we ...
Views: 2082 - Trust is Granted Not Earned - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow easily do you grant your trust to other people? What factors play into your ability or inability to trust cert ain individuals around you? What do people need to do to earn your trust? As I personally reflect on these questions, I'm reminded of both the importance and complexity of trust ...
Views: 2079 - Realizing we're never alone - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from David HarmEverything that has happened to me in September symbolises life and death. A part of me died, so a new part could come to life. The closest this symbol came to reality was on the 15th in 2014. That day, I laid on a hospital bed and was under the knife for over four hours. After the ...
Views: 2074 - Favor: The Key to Breathrough - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Mike OmoasegunYOU ARE HIGHLY FAVOUR Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38, 2 CORINTHIANS 6:2 Favour is defined as “an act of kindness, approval, good will. Life does not answer to struggle or academic qualifications. Life answers to favor. A person either enjoys favor or he swims in misfortune. Favor is what ...
Views: 2073 - Power of Prayer – Are You Waiting For Something To Happen? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonIt’s no secret that there is a tremendous amount of power in the act of praying? As you already more than likely realize the act of prayer is your opportunity to talk to God. Today I don’t know how long you will wait to begin listening to God yet I get the sense that sometimes after you pray ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Trust Self, Trust the Divine - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierTrust self, trust the Divine who lies within us. We are the sons and daughters of the Universe. Our essence is love. Full access to wisdom is our birthright. The key to those treasure is in our ability to trust self, trust the Divine. The way within is not through logic and the rational mind. ...
Views: 2070 - What if Everything Really Was Perfect? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from Kumari MullinThis spring I experienced a monumental shift in awareness, and felt immersed in joy much of the time. It was as if a layer of worry and stress just peeled away from my Being, even my skin felt a bit overly tender and new, and worry had nowhere to land. Every time that a stressful thought ...
Views: 2064 - 5 Powerful Bible Verses about God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Nate AtkinsIn a world full of selfishness, violence and self-motivated agendas it can sometimes feel as if the love that humanity once had has become almost non-existent. The main thing we have to remember is that while the world is fallen and full of sin we still have our Heavenly Father watching over ...
Views: 2063(2 votes) - A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key words): Success, Belief, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Empowerment, Motivation, Inspiration, Self Help, Personal Growth (enough there ...
Views: 2058(8 votes) - Gender - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCThe masculine sees from above to below - the feminine from below to above. When God created the world, He did so with two minds, two states of consciousness. One mind sees from Above to Below - and so, all is insignificant before it. From Above to Below, there is no world, only One. From ...
Views: 2057(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: 2052 - No Loitering Allowed – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentDo your kids know what it means to loiter? Here are a few definitions found on dictionary.com for this word: 1. to linger aimlessly 2. to move in a slow, idle manner, making purposeless stops in the course of a trip, journey, errand 3. to waste time or dawdle over work Hmm. Definitions ...
Views: 2051 - Can Addiction Be CURED? Yes. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Dan FarishCan Addiction Be Cured? In today’s world, most addiction treatment professionals view addiction as an incurable disease, which can only be managed and controlled using ongoing aftercare programs. In other words, every addict will always be a recovering addict, and cannot hope to become a ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Let the Universe do it's Work! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Trish Bishop“As humans we cannot begin to perceive of the infinite possibilities the Universe has at its disposal to manifest our desires. The harder we try to control the ‘how’, the more we close ourselves off from receiving the gifts that are coming to us. State your ‘what’ and get out of the way!” ~ ...
Views: 2047(3 votes) - 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: 2040 - Jesus Was Willing – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy Vincent“Take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning.” Have you ever heard that from your doctor? Medicine is definitely a blessing from God, but do your kids know that Jesus refused any comfort from medicine He was offered while dying on the cross? It’s true. Jesus had a job to do and He was not ...
Views: 2029 - Living By Faith, Part 4 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Rev. Terry Moore, Ph.D.LIVING BY FAITH, Part 4 by Rev. Will Terry Moore, Ph.D. The just shall live by faith [Habakkuk 2:4] [Romans 1:17] [Galatians 3:11] Hebrews 10:38]. Continued from Living By Faith, Part 3. [Deuteronomy 28:7] The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten ...
Views: 2027(6 votes) - Faithful Watchmen – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentTeaching our children about the glory of God is a pretty weighty topic. I found this simplistic definition of the glory of God online that I like. It says, “God's Glory represents, besides His unbelievable beauty, all His power (complete energy), His righteousness, perfection, holiness ...
Views: 2026 - Hope Helps Us Cope - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from M.J. RyanIn Greek mythology, when Pandora opened the box and let out all the troubles that have since plagued the world, she also let out a tiny fairy who said, “Yes, it is true that you have unleashed all manner of afflictions upon the world, but you have also let me out. I am Hope and will always be ...
Views: 2024(3 votes) - Idea Must Take Form - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCHealing, then, takes place to the degree that we send down the right kind of thoughts into subjectivity. This does not mean that we must sit around holding thoughts. We do not hold a seed in our hand when we wish to plant it, and it is the same in healing; we do not hold the thought but ...
Views: 2021(2 votes) - How to Develop Your Faith and Self Belief to help you Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from David OruvanAs an emotion, faith is among the strongest and is a state of mind that most effects the subconscious mind. This is important when it comes to putting your thoughts into action in everyday life. If you set yourself a task but are lacking the faith in yourself to complete it then subconsciously ...
Views: 2015 - 5 W Questions For the Story of “Hannah Prays for a Baby” from 1 Samuel 1 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentNot being able to have children of your own can be completely heart wrenching. Hannah was no stranger to these devastating feelings and was extremely saddened by this circumstance in her life. The story of Hannah praying for a baby is an interesting one. Your kids will get to experience a ...
Views: 2010 - Importance of Concept of Retribution in Islam - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Umer FiazLaws and philosophies applied by a society offer recompense for upright routines and forfeit for the terrific ones. Allah formed the cosmos and with it he also framed values and commandments under which it the whole thing. As human beings our foremost interest dishonesties in the law that ...
Views: 2004 - Focused Prayer is a Spiritual Power Tool - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Theodore Henderson“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 New International Version (NIV) There is nothing bizarre or mysterious about the power of focused affirmative thought and prayer. It has been proven over and over again, both in ...
Views: 1985 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Peace, Jesus, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - Global Recession - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgHow can you find that which was never lost? Across the globe, people converse about recession and it makes me wonder what establishes the value of the Dollar or the Rand, What determines the value of gold? Can oil know its worth? Does a diamond know its own value? In my study, I found ...
Views: 1981(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: 1980 - Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Spiritual Thoughts on FAITH (from My Notes in the "Little Yellow Book") - Part Four - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Spiritual Thoughts on FAITH (from My Notes in the "Little Yellow Book") - Part Four Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Inspirational Quotes, Books, new books, Jesus, Jesus Christ, peace, pursuit of peace, inspiration, words of ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - The Optimistic Visionary - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Biancia TateHello! my name is Biancia Tate and I am the Founder of The Hope Network whose mission is to provide spiritual support, hope and healing to survivors of trauma and/or crisis. We rebuild faith, restore confidence and renew hope in Jesus Christ after trauma and/or crisis. To be able to fulfill ...
Views: 1978 - ***How to Find the Answer to one of the Greatest Questions of All Time - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneOne of the greatest questions of all time is, “Who is God? What is God? Where is God? How can I find Him/Her?” From time immemorial humanity has asked itself this question of all questions, however, the problem was that having collectively erroneously identified ourselves with our physical ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Islam and Temptation of Materialism - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Umer FiazThe life style of human beings of ancient was very different. They were totally different beings in all domains of life. if we compare today’s man with man of stone age, we would come across remarkable and different living styles. Those human beings were very natural. Their dress code, food, ...
Views: 1973 - Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price) - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Key words: Jesus Christ, Jesus, Faith, Gratitude, Charles Price Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Living Truth, Thoughts on Jesus, ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - The Crab Effect - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Emily DeCarloExcerpt from my book: "The Crab Effect" The subtitle of this book is "How to Handle the Haters in Your Life". One thing that is incredibly evident when one sets out to follow the path and purpose that God has ordained for his or her life is that with certainty, there will be haters trailing ...
Views: 1965(1 vote) - All About Self-Lying - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from David SamuelSelf-lying is our greatest hindrance to success. The truth cannot be found when you are living in a lie. Self-lying is just that, lying to yourself. We all do it, daily in fact. We may call it by other names, justify it, ignore it, or give in and believe it without even knowing what we ...
Views: 1962 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus and the "Spiritual Journey" (Part Four) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus and the "Spiritual Journey" (Part Four) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: Spiritual Growth, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Spirituality, Faith, Inspiration,"Spiritual Thoughts" . The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 1960 - Marriage should be easy! In Islam it can be - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHIGH DIVORCE RATE In some countries the divorce rate has gone beyond the 50 per cent mark. What has happened? What should have been living happily ever after has turned into a complete disaster. PEOPLE ARE RUNNING SCARED Droves of people are now too scared to marry and adultery and ...
Views: 1959 - 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 ...
Views: 1956(1 vote) - Samhuiin: Invocation Of A Druid Ritual: Fire Festival - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Ian ScottIt's that time of the year again when Witches in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate the first of the winter festivals - Samhuinn. (pronounces sow-in) In the Northern Hemisphere it is Beltaine - both of which are fire festivals. Bonfires were lit on hilltops to celebrate the gathering of the ...
Views: 1955(1 vote) - Angels and True Guidance - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Marti AngelIt has been said over time that those who hear voices are going mad. What about those who hear voices in their dreams? Are they mad also? How do we determine when we have heard the voice of the angels, and when we have received true guidance? One of the easiest things to do is to discount ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - 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 ...
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