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- What Do You Do When God Seems Silent? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Lynn RobinsonMost of us have experienced it at least once in our lives. We’ve prayed — for money, a job, healing from an illness, a loved ones recovery — and nothing happens. Where is God during those times? What do you do when God seems silent? I had that happen to me several years ago. One of my books, ...
Views: 1530 - Are you living a life you are proud of? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Bridgette Short & Elisa Stella ~ Guiding SoulsRecently I've been thinking about my own mortality. I've wondered, if I had to review my life right now, would I be proud of the choices I made? The one thing I know for sure, is that you can start new this moment. It's never too late. Instead of waiting for that final life review, take the time ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - What Truly Sets You Free - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Eve RojasI wish all of you a Happy Easter. Jesus was a gift to all who walk the face of the earth because God knew we would be unable to save ourselves from doing wrong. As humans it is inevitable that we would err in some way and we have in many – gluttony, greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth and pride. At ...
Views: 1522 - 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: 1521 - Importance Of The Hajj E Badal - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Umer FiazHajj is obligatory for every Muslim but what should one do if he is not in a state to perform Hajj? There is always a way out. If you are unable to perform Hajj, you can ask someone else to perform it on your behalf. This is known as 'Hajj e Badal'. Hajj e Badal is the Hajj done on behalf of a ...
Views: 1521 - HIS Name is Wonderful - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Edith LeeWhile I was reading Isa. 9:6, the Lord made me stop and meditate about the first one of HIS names mentioned on the verse: “…. And his name shall be called Wonderful…" Wonderful means: excellent; great; marvelous, something that arouses wonder; amazing; astonishing, extraordinary, difficult to ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - It Is Time for Enlightenment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzThe book the “The Power of Now” changed the topography of spiritual pop culture. The “Power of Now” allowed people to coin really cool phrases like, “It is what it is,” and “The only time that we have is now.” You know that a book is a pop culture phenomenon when Wall Street yuppies are ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - The Turnaround, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Doug GradyThe Turnaround, by Doug Grady If you would have told me 19 months ago that by now I would be an author, have a youtube hit and be in the best shape of my life I don't know that I would have believed you. Less than two years ago I was heavily in debt, full of self-doubt, and struggling ...
Views: 1517 - Why it is important to embrace life's Spiritual struggles! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from karen mc dermottWhy it is important to embrace life’s spiritual struggles “If there is no struggle, there is no progress” Fredrick Douglass It is really important to embrace life’s struggles. Just as we embrace the good times we must also learn to embrace and move forward from the tough ...
Views: 1516 - Loving Someone Enough to say Good-BYE! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Suzanne ToroDuring the beginning of my pregnancy, Jimmy started to lose his eyesight. He lost weight and moved in and out of the hospital. I tried to breathe words of hope into his heart. Simultaneously, I was pulling away from him. I was afraid of not being able to survive without him. I meditated and ...
Views: 1512 - Wrong Way, Right Way: A Super Bible School Activity for James 5:20 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Kathy VincentHave you ever seen someone go down the wrong path or street? I bet you wanted to yell, “Stop!” The truth is, there are millions of people going the wrong way everyday. Instead, they should be heading toward Jesus who is the only way to the right way. Do your kids know that they can take part ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Employing the Framework of Christian Science - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenPeople say I’m not your typical Christian Scientist. I started practicing Christian Science in college, and 25 years later, I revised and updated the book most commonly linked to Christian Science, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by 19th century icon, Mary Baker Eddy. I ...
Views: 1508 - The Passing of a Patient - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The holiday's are hard for those missing their loved ones, so I wrote this to ease your soul. My whole life changed once the diagnosis was made. Now doctor appointments fill my calendar days. I’ve had to learn lingo that only a physician should know. I’ve had to learn side effects and what ...
Views: 1508 - The invisible gifts from your Creator-Faith and Hope - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanFaith and Hope are gifts that we do not feel or touch but are rather invisible gifts that need to be practiced if we want them to increase in their power and strength for us. I frequently share my words of wisdom and my positive thoughts with others but I can see and sense that I am often ...
Views: 1507 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Amends - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Today, I will be open to making any amends I need to make with people. I will wait for Divine Guidance in the process of making any amends that are not clear to me. I ...
Views: 1503(2 votes) - Table Graces: Blessings for the Spiritually Eclectic - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from lisa mcleodGrowing up, we never said "grace" in my house. My mom was raised Catholic and my dad a Baptist. Somewhere along the line, they both left their childhood churches, and by the time we came along, religion was no longer part of their daily lives. I suspect that they were unable to reconcile the ...
Views: 1498(4 votes) - Always a student, sometimes a teacher - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Brian KingIt is hard to imagine that a generation of peace and love could become the next war mongers. It is far to obvious the wars we fight today are not to protect any thing other than profit. You who riddled the world with land mines, profit from the resources of others, restrict advancement, let ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - How to Pray When You're Angry - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Janet PfeifferI begin each day in prayer. It is a vital part of my life. Mine are not the typical "gimme" prayers. I have matured beyond the childish requests of wanting my every wish granted. (With the exception of - I'm still praying for that pony for Christmas!) I've learned that what I'm seeking may not ...
Views: 1495 - A Test of Faith - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Faith, no matter what your belief may be, is a very powerful thing. People have their own ideals about what God truly is and what he/she does. There are days when you get hit with all the bills, then some unexpected things happen, car breaks down, an unexpected doctor bill, etc., and it tests ...
Views: 1494(3 votes) - Psychic Marlena - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertMarlena is referred to as “The Latina Meidum,” was born and raised by her loving family members in Cuba. When she was 7 years ancient, she began to sense that messages had been currently being despatched to her. “I felt a connection beyond this entire world,” she says. She would often ...
Views: 1493 - Spiritual Truth Is Not For Sale - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from John TebarSpiritual Truth is not something that you have to meet some type of qualification or condition. One has to realize that truth is not for sale. Truth is in and of itself does not come to you for a cost. No one has exclusivity on the spiritual truth of life. In our search to grow spiritually we ...
Views: 1493 - The Life of A Vision: Bring Your Images To Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Life of A Vision: Bring Your Images To Life Do you have a Life Vision that brings your images to life? What ideas do you have that will take your ‘soul purpose’ and let it flourish? A Vision lives outside of artificially imposed boundaries that are laid out by societal norms. If you ...
Views: 1491 - New Stories - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Cory KempGod with Us comes in suspicious surprises. Today it is nineteen degrees before the wind chill in Cincinnati, Ohio. That, my friends, is the high temperature. The natives are more comfortable with a high around forty degrees and rightly so as that is the norm here in what I have fondly come ...
Views: 1488 - Beyond The Horizon - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Janet WilksWhen we look out on the horizon, the point where land and sky meet-how do we know there is something beyond what we are seeing? How do we know that it does not stop there? We just know. We understand that what we are seeing is an illusion. We have no doubt whatsoever that what we see as the ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Finding Joy in Your Darkest Moments - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Janet PfeifferWhen I was fourteen, my godparents gave birth to a baby boy after twenty years of marriage. The most joyful day of their lives was shattered by the devastating news that their son had Down's Syndrome. Fifty years ago Downs was a death sentence and Robert was no exception. Three weeks later they ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Islam Speaks About Reconciliation Not Confrontation - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Umer FiazGoal that is cited most regularly as a clarification for wildness is that it is a tremendously influential resources of reaching one's goal and purpose. But the holy book of Islam does not recognize and promote this idea and notion of aggression. Islam has clear directed that violence or use of ...
Views: 1485 - Prayer - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaPrayer is so ancient. Since the beginning of time humans have honored life, pondered and celebrated their existence! Any positive focus upon the resolution of conflict, the well being of human beings and our planet and the expression of joy and gratitude for all the beauty and gifts in our life ...
Views: 1485 - Love, Fear, and Prayer - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Will MarreThe price of love of fear of loss. If we wouldn’t be sad by the loss of a loved one or by being rejected by someone we deeply love, love would have no bond, no intimacy, and no joy. To love is to risk the vulnerability of our inner most being. At least that’s what the most genuine and ...
Views: 1482 - AFRAID OF THE DARK? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersWhy is it that images of scary monsters, clowns and dark closets with holes in the back leading to strange far away places conjure up such fear for us? The movie, "Narnia" comes to mind. After years of night terrors and fears I am no longer afraid of the dark. As a child I was terribly ...
Views: 1480 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Laurie Gray“And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” --Matthew 1:23 (KJV) The Christmas story is one of light, love and joy—the light of the star, the love inspired by a precious child, and the joy of hope eternal. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, we ...
Views: 1479 - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Birth of John the Baptist” from Luke One - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentI’ve always been intrigued by the story of John the Baptist, especially the part where Zechariah was not able to speak. Elizabeth must have had 9 months of lovely peace! (Sorry, gentlemen.) Your kids will enjoy this story as well. Be sure to point out to your children that it was extremely ...
Views: 1478 - Cheap Umrah Packages are on the way to demonstrate Holy Obligations - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Umer FiazMuslim communities across all over the world have their prime concern for the execution of their sacred obligation of Hajj and Umrah. Every enabled Muslim have strongly desired to walk around in the house of Allah for paying a pious duty of Umrah. Umrah can be performed in the whole year except ...
Views: 1477 - Bringing the Unknown into the Known - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Jan DeniseBringing the Unknown into the Known By Jan Denise The goal of learning is to bring the unknown into the known. The mere act of embracing the unknown as the truth requires a degree of faith. When we limit ourselves to believing for the known—or what we have already proven to be true—we ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - Death is Your Guru: Let It Teach You - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dr. Steve McSwain,So said the Buddha. In the months that followed his death and burial, I felt confused, afraid, and lost. I tried to help my mother manage her grief even as I struggled to handle my own. To say that my life unraveled would be an understatement. Within twenty-four months of his death, I left the ...
Views: 1476(4 votes) - You're Already There - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever wanted to be there – wherever that was? The only requirement for there is that it is far from here. There is a place where things just seem to work out. A place you have long dreamed of going to. A place where the puzzle pieces of your life somehow fit together. There is a ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - 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: 1472 - Inviting Love into your life Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertMore tips for inviting love into your life from our psychics. 5) Balance socializing with personal time This may seem a little counterintuitive, but you might be socializing too much. Of course it helps to get out in order to meet someone, but if you are always going to the same ...
Views: 1471 - Choosing Faith, Choosing Fear, And Field Of Dreams - A Personal Story - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorBefore “What the Bleep” . . . before “The Secret” and any other similar movie since . . . there was a film that provided The Key. And, it was so subtle (yet obvious, now) I only just got it nearly two decades later. And, just when I needed it. If you’re not ...
Views: 1469 - Five Steps to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Janet PfeifferOne of my favorite authors, the late Dr. Wayne Dyer, once stated that "There is no way to peace. Peace is the way." This seemed rather contradictory to the common belief that a peaceful state of existence is a destination we arrive at after traversing the correct path. Wayne challenges us to ...
Views: 1469 - SPITITUAL GROWTH - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Keith BraySPIRITUAL GROWTH (a part of life recovery) An addiction driven bottom as evidenced by the dramatic decay to my closest personal relationships caused me to seek a dramatic change in the way I lived. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired and was empty inside. There are questions on my web ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - As Above, So Below - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Linda BackesDear Spiritual Family, Each month I am gifted with a vision of a spiritual symbol along with an accompanying message that explains the energetics of the sacred image shown to me. I was instructed by my guides to paint the images and to share the messages with those who ultimately would be ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - 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: 1466 - How to find strength for tough moments. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesMy friend and I sat by the window at a local restaurant. Between bites, we caught up after months of not seeing each other. Then, with no warning, the fire alarm went off. We stopped for a second, then went right back to our chatting. We smelled something burning, made a comment, then right ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - 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: 1466 - Mind is the Greatest Gift of God - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Vinod AnandMind is the Greatest Gift of God [Vinod Anand] Mind is the greatest gift we have. All our activities are controlled by the mind. In the Bhagwad Gita, Krishna says that controlling the mind is more difficult than subduing the wind. The mind is the source of all that is good and bad, ...
Views: 1462 - The Conditions Of The Pilgrim For Umrah - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Umer FiazThe Hajj is the fifth basic component of Islam. It became obligatory on Muslims as they fulfills certain conditions. Same wise, Umrah is known to be the mini pilgrimage. It is yet not compulsory to be performed independently, but it has the highest reward among the good deeds in the Islam. The ...
Views: 1461 - Prophecy 2012: America in the Valley of Decision - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiThis message is less about the denouement of America than it is about the deliberations of a nation at an urgent and critical moment in its history. I urge Americans to carefully consider the course they are choosing in the very near future. My choice would have been to put this message out ...
Views: 1454 - Are You Tripping Over Your Tongue? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyChanging your word patterns is a lot easier than changing your thought habits. Getting good at anything requires practice, and changing speaking habits is no different. First, we have to make ourselves aware of wrong speech. If you've been a Christian for quite awhile, the Lord probably ...
Views: 1453 - Worldly And Spiritual Education In Islam - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Umer FiazEducation plays a central role in the progress of individuals and nations. It is education and learning which creates a difference between human beings and animals. Without education human beings are incomplete and they are unable to compete the current and complex challenges of modern times. ...
Views: 1451 - 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 ...
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