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- Specialist In Many Ways: The Koala - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Harun YahyaAnimals have various miraculous features and each one of them is a miracle of creation. One of these animals is the koala. The koala feeding on eucalyptus leaves has various splendid features that ensure a comfortable life for it on trees. The bodily design of the koala, a native of Australia, ...
Views: 1096 - Specific Incarnations of Gods and Their Powers in the Hindu Tradition - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn spiritual and religious traditions around the world, we see a proliferation of names and personalities of God. This has engendered much confusion for people who talk about monotheism versus polytheism. When one looks deeper into the question, however, it becomes clear that in most cases, ...
Views: 699 - 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 - Spirit Of Worship And Its Importance In Islam - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Umer FiazWorship is called the feeling or appearance of respect and love for a God. Worship is basic believe of the Muslims. The idea of worship in Islam is misinterpreted by many people, counting some Muslims. Worship is usually taken to mean execution ritualistic acts such as prayers, fasting, ...
Views: 971 - SPIRITUAL ASPIRANT OF SOUL DEITY AND SIDHA WORSHIPER OF SAVITRI ENERGY - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAfter executing terrific penance and well defined worship of Super Energy Gayatri Gurudeva who augmented Divine Aura has powerfully proclaimed that anyone who will execute spiritual practices as per his guidance shall definitely reap success. I have taught people Gayatri Meditation and method of ...
Views: 1375 - Spiritual Counseling For Ministers - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Jon JursWe cannot force people to change their minds. All we can do is plant seed in order that they may become self sufficient in their own spiritual walk. Giving the individual the responsibility for their own spiritual growth is the key to their success. I am not talking conceit, nor am I ...
Views: 634 - Spiritual Experience is for Everyone: Communicate Comfortably with the God of your understanding - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from FSB AuthorsYou can sit under a tree and meditate or visit your beloved house of worship. You can climb mountains, plant flowers or chop wood for the fire. You can find spiritual experience everywhere as it is within you, no matter who you are. Why do so many people doubt their direct spiritual experiences ...
Views: 1130 - Spiritual Power - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyAnd when the day of Pentecoast was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the houses where they were sitting.......... And they were filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with ...
Views: 1271 - Spiritual Tools: Tzitzit: From Chanukah to the Tenth of Tevet - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergTzitzit are always associated with light; they are even described as Clothes of Light. In this, they are also associated with Hanukkah, the Festival of Light. When we hold our Tzitzit during the Shema, we hold all four corners in our hands so that we are surrounded by Light. This is a perfect ...
Views: 1220 - Spirituality - The Open Secret ( Read it At Your Own Risk ! ) - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Vish WriterIt seems my mother knew everything... As a kid i used to come running home from school to show my report card. I fared extremely well in the exams. " I am aware of all this..." my mother would coolly reply. When i grew up and got my first job i was thrilled and dashed home with boxes of sweets. ...
Views: 801 - Spirituality - Why Don't You Get Yourself A Good Mentor ? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Vish WriterTwo people had to reach the third floor of the building.One took the elevator while one chose to walk up the stairs. Who reached first? It does not require much intelligence to guess that the person who took the elevator reached quickly. We use the elevator so often in our day to ...
Views: 735 - Spirituality and Bulimia - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Cheryl PetersenI interviewed Liz DeHaven, who was bulimic during her younger years. Most of us can identify with Liz, doing something we thought was smart, at first, only to find out later it was self-destructive. Bulimia was Liz's secret until she realized she had the God-given ability to face the bulimia and ...
Views: 2174 - Spirituality Information - A Little Slice Of Eternity - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Vish WriterIt was many years ago. The boy was not more than ten years old as he stood beside the man that early morning. They were both standing on the shore of the Atlantic looking east toward the rising sun. The chill morning air caused a slight shiver to run through the boy. The man, seeming to know ...
Views: 655 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Giving Thanks - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Vish WriterIn the United States, we just celebrated the "Thanksgiving" holiday. Many other countries have their own versions of "Thanksgiving." But thanksgiving is not something that should be celebrated on one particular day of the year. It is good that a day has been chosen for this, but it is up to each ...
Views: 617 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Time - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Vish WriterThe past six weeks have been instrumental in teaching me patience. Normally, I'm a very patient person, but every once in a while an event raises its head and says, "Hold still, son, you have a lot to learn about patience and the wonderful things that could happen when you learn the secret of ...
Views: 681 - Spirituality Information - Crush This Economy ! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Vish WriterEconomy I understand not, Nor the GDP all short, Figures they are for the intellect, What use it that for the poor to recollect....... Economy stinks... Economy has failed miserably...History stands witness... There are very few people who have bid goodbye to this world with a smiling ...
Views: 607 - Spirituality Information - Is The Messenger More Important Than The Message ? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Vish WriterHistory has proved that the growth of human consciousness has been traditionally very slow.I think one of the main reasons for this is because the message of all the great men and women was never projected as superior than the messengers of the message. Makes sense ! Ordinary people do a great ...
Views: 1001 - Spirituality Information - She Died As She Walked ! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Vish WriterAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. But,what if you don't like eating apples? Walking is good for health. But, what if you hate getting up early and you are too tired to go for a walk during evening.... A friend of mine loves going for long drives during weekend. He has been doing this for ...
Views: 696 - Spirituality Transcends All Religions - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2022 from santosh krinskyMany people confuse spirituality and religion and then try to associate various spiritual paths with specific religious traditions. Spirituality, however, is not based in the beliefs, practices, or customary folkways of any religion. Spirituality seeks for direct experience of the greater ...
Views: 740 - Squelching Your Senses to Succeed Spiritually - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyIt takes a measure of faith to pray... I mean, you wouldn't be praying to the Lord if you didn't actually believe that He is there, that He hears, and that He is able to provide you the answer you seek, would you? So now we need to build on that measure of faith by reading and studying the ...
Views: 1288 - Sri Lanka Travel Guide – What makes Sri Lanka a unique Tourist destination - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Osanda CooraySri Lanka - one of the places which you have heard, but never thought to go there. Why do not you learn more about this beautiful island and turn it into a list of places that you would like to visit. Here are 8 reasons why you should go to the amazing Sri Lanka. A wide range of recreational ...
Views: 1383 - St. Peter Would Tell Congress: “Don't Bow to the Pope!” - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Richard RuhlingWhen Cornelius fell down to worship Peter, Peter said, Get up for I am a man like you are, Acts 10:26. The papacy claims Peter as the first pope, but there is no record of it in the Bible and Peter would not accept worship as popes do. Priests and popes also take vows of celibacy, but Peter ...
Views: 1180 - Start Where You Are - by Of all of the truths I've learned in life, one of the most important is this: Ideas, no matter how good they are, are useful to me only in the proportion I use them. I need to make them personal. Every word of truth has to become flesh in me. I cannot rely on others to do that for me, just as I ...
Views: 1068 - State cannot claim sovereign immunity in Motor Accident cases-Says Delhi High Court - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Neeraj AaroraThe already devastated legal heirs of deceased victim of the vehicle accident involving government vehicle now, no longer have to run from pillar to post to get compensation which is denied to them on the ground of government vehicle engaged in so called sovereign duty and thus claim sovereign ...
Views: 1801 - State of Union Trump Prophecy, War with Iran, Part I Daniel 8:17, "Time of the End" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Richard RuhlingGabriel tells Daniel that his vision of the ram and goat is “at the time of the end.” Dan 8:17. Verse 20 explains the horns on the ram are the Medes & Persians and the great horn on the goast was king of Grecia (Alexander the Great) BUT that was just a historical application that helps us ...
Views: 1104 - State of Union Trump Prophecy, War with Iran, Part I Daniel 8:17, "Time of the End" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Richard RuhlingGabriel tells Daniel that his vision of the ram and goat is “at the time of the end.” Dan 8:17. Verse 20 explains the horns on the ram are the Medes & Persians and the great horn on the goast was king of Grecia (Alexander the Great) BUT that was just a historical application that helps us ...
Views: 1083 - Stem Cells Seal The Deal In 2007 - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will begin to understand the value of human life since you will have new Life. When you understand the value of life you will see just how precious the new stem cell discoveries are. The year 2007 was a remarkable year for science since it was the year ordinary ...
Views: 678 - Stenopyles--The Way Leading To Life - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will want to go to Heaven to be with your God, which will be much better than this life upon earth. And you will have the key to unlock Stenopyles, the door to Heaven. Religious leaders have misled you. Yes, Christian leaders have misled you. They have told ...
Views: 665 - Step by Step Guide to Performing Umrah - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2016 from Umer FiazUmrah or lesser pilgrimage, as it is referred to, is the non-mandatory Islamic ritual which can be carried out during anytime of the year, holding a high value in Islam. There are certain key differences between Hajj and Umrah, which include the visit to Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifa and pelting ...
Views: 1209 - Steps for How Can We Be on The Right Path - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Umer FiazIslam is the most practiced religion in the world. Muslims are present in almost every religion of the world and practicing the teaching of Islam. It is the psychology of every Muslim to know about their religion and its aspect. It is the most asked Question of the people that How can we be on ...
Views: 1103 - Stop Patching Yourself Together - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2005 from Arthur LevineStop Patching Yourself Together Have there been times in your life when you have resorted to quick fixes like chemical patches or pills to help you stop overeating, smoking, or other similar addictions that are ruining your health? If you are like me, you have discovered that these temporary ...
Views: 1034 - Story of A Cobbler - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from AlQuran ClassesOnce a great saint Abdullah bin mubarik went to perform hajj. One day, after he had performed his hajj , he was sitting in holy kaba in his leisure time. He went to sleep. While sleeping in his dream he saw two angles talking to each other. They were talking to each other about hajj. One of them ...
Views: 956 - Story of Hazrat Bilal - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from saad sheikhMuslims are present in almost every region of the world. Due to a survey, it has been noted that the Islam is the most practised religion in the world. As being a Human it’s our psychology to get to know more about our religion and know about the people who was the companion of the Holy Prophet ...
Views: 1085 - Strengthening Christian faith - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Joanne DaviesAs an ideal Christian person, it is our prime duty to spread god’s sayings in all over the world. On the other hand, it does not matter whether we are Christian or from other religion. As a human being, we must know the ultimate gist of all religions. In the revolutionary era of ...
Views: 956 - STRESS FREE IN 5 STRESS-FREE EASY STEPS - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieIMMUNE TO STRESS BLESSING B: Beat stress by not letting it arise in the first place. Beat stress by realizing what your place is in the great scheme and reality of the nature of things. Building up your immunity to stress should be one of your goals. L: Let the Lord guide you in all things. ...
Views: 1321 - Stressful Times at Church? Do What I Say, Not What I Do! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from J. Val HastingsIn a list of the most stressful jobs you can have, being a minister came in as one of the top ten. Pastors weren't surprised by that at all, but what if things were different? What if we practiced what we preached? When I mention the stressful nature of ministry to people outside of the ...
Views: 2205 - Studies On Positive Effects Of Quran Recitation On Human Body - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Hijab Al-FaisalFor Muslims, faith cannot be deemed complete without believing Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Allah’s last Apostle bestowed to humanity more than 14 centuries ago in order to guide them to ways of piousness and blessings; ways that appease Allah Almighty and contribute for human beings’ own good in ...
Views: 4655 - Succot Hallel Part One - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergParagraph 2 – Four Species Hallel: “Who turned the rock into a pool of water. Pebbles into a source of water.” God uses His creation at will to do as He wishes. The Midrash teaches that God made a condition with each creation before it assumed its form, to serve certain functions. The ...
Views: 1188 - Suffering for Christs Sake - by “For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.” (1 Peter 2:19)
The Divine voice of an unseen face has helped to guide many of my ancestors through the perilous oppressions they have faced.
If a man’s success is determined by the impediments ...
Views: 865 - Sufism, Religious Movement - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from umesh modiSufism, mostly referred to as a way of life, encompasses certain mysticism within it. To be a true human being, free from all bondages and honest with the Almighty is being a Sufi. Sufism is all about learning how to be a complete person, who exists in total harmony with the Universal ...
Views: 630 - Summary and History Of New Year Celebration - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Rudds jamesNew Year's Event is one of the entire world's most popular holidays, regardless if you're a kid delighted to stay up all night or an of age just having a go at to make it to 12 o'clock at night after a long day of work-- or day sipping. But how did the heritage of New Year's ...
Views: 1192 - SUPER POWERS DURGA AND KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOne more stream of Gayatri Super Power is Durga. Kali is also Durga. Kali is Mahakal’s consort. Mahakal is the God of cosmic time. Kali devotees always accept the importance of time and hence they never misuse it. Lethargy destroys the body and indolence, one’s mental energy. If both ...
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