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- Expeditions in Faith: Choosing Your Divinity - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioThis is all about you making a choice to be one with the Divine and to experience your Divinity more in each experience of your life. So, let's start with a couple of questions: Create a conscious connection with your Soul via your Soul Language team. "What is your greatest ...
Views: 7 - ISAIAH 9: 10 JUDGMENT - Video Review and Interview with Producer Joseph Farah - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiIn 1970 even the churches were not regularly taught the doctrine of the second coming of Christ more commonly known as premillennial prophecy. Then along came Hal Lindsey’s block buster best seller, “The Late Great Planet Earth.” The nation and the world were catapulted into a revival of ...
Views: 34 - Is Israel, the Chosen of Yahweh God, Your Friend? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionMillions around the world, of different colors, languages, and cultures, have received the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. This Gospel is not merely good news, but the best news, for when you accept the Gospel, you will have accepted the gift of a lifetime, as only through Christ will ...
Views: 43(1 vote) - Live - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Dotun AdewunmiWARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL REFERENCES & STRONG LANGUAGE! Biodun. 26 years old, broke, flirting with homelessness. Been kicked out of 3 of the last shared apartments he lived in and day to day fared worse in the thick racism to Black Africans he was exposed to, that is ...
Views: 45 - What to do when doctor gives bad news. - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesA friend asked me the following question (she had read my last post about me praying with the doctor who had given me bad news). “Dear Janet. Question. If you had just met this doctor for the first time, how did you know he would be willing to pray with you? Did you know he was a ...
Views: 42 - How Can An Angelic Encounter Affect One’s Life? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Suzanne OBrienSuzanne O'Brien awoke to an unexpected "visitor' (Angel) in her recovery room after a life saving brain surgery. Soon after, her life is filled with many "paranormal" events, as she learns to look at life and the World in a whole new way. Are Angels for real? What can one expect after having ...
Views: 44 - DOES ONE NEED RELIGION TO GET CLOSER TO GOD? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from gloria eagleSome people do and some do not.The one who asks this question,probably does not.Religion can get you closer to God[the god of your understanding];it can also get you further away from God. Religion consists of sacred scriptures containing stories, parables,rules of conduct for humans, ...
Views: 61 - YOU are DIVINE - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Stephanie MarroneDo you know that you are Divine? What do I mean by that? I mean that you are a treasure to the world, that’s right, YOU are a treasure. You have come to Earth to fulfill a very specific purpose, something only you and you alone are here to do. You are unique and powerful. You have the power ...
Views: 50 - Friendships click of fingers - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminFriendships click of fingers”. “Will I ever be invited to be your friends by any means? To know each other by click of a finger other side of the Worlds? It's easy to click in computers or laptop but difficult to believe in a 'Click of a finger Friendships?' I don't know the reasons myself ...
Views: 66(1 vote) - Expeditions in Faith; Are You Ready To Experience That You Are Loved? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioThe Divine shows up in my life in ways that are in my face and some sneaky ways. I keep seeing messages, images and signs from the Divine that I AM LOVED. This photo on the curb outside the local Starbucks was the latest. Not the obvious place to "find" love. What if you approached each ...
Views: 50 - Moving On - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Aps SantosLife is a bed of roses and as what roses have, they’ve got thorns. It is the rough and unpolished in a wall painting that creates a dramatic effect on the art. As people say, in life we need to take the good and the bad. As we grow older, we realize how God loves us and justice shall prevail in ...
Views: 43 - Forgiving and Justice - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Aps SantosTo forgive is not an easy task. It is creating a wall painting out of sculpture. People ask for justice. Yet justice in human hands can be very damaging because the villains have a way to combat justice and turnaround situation. And before you seek for justice, the guilty knows how to damage us ...
Views: 37 - Understanding God, Faith and Spirituality - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Amy LongI’ll start by saying how much I learned in this course. It has laid the groundwork for assisting others in the understanding of the complexities of belief. I enjoyed the whole course and the way it was related to the ministry of the Universal Life Church. I felt the course was a very thought ...
Views: 57 - Be grateful for corrupt politicians. 10 reasons why you should be grateful for them from The Science of Getting Rich by William Wattles - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BENEFITS OF BEING GRATEFUL 1. Grateful souls are closer to God. Get closer to God when you are grateful. The soul that is always grateful lives in closer touch with God than those who never look to God in thankful acknowledgement. The mental attitude of gratitude draws the mind into ...
Views: 81 - Who is That Masked Horse? Lukas Reveals His Secret Identity - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Karen Murdock“How on earth do you get Lukas to wear all those costumes, Karen?” Up until now, only Lukas’ closest friends know how this is done. Foot-long reindeer antlers, bobbing clovers that read “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” a full-size sombrero with a matching chili necklace, a hot water bottle (a big favorite ...
Views: 75 - Passover memory in Egypt 2005 - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Lisa RaphaelIn February of 2005, I embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to Egypt, intending to connect with humanity's ancient ancestry. What happened there, on the Nile, once again reminded me of my deep, soul-level connection with my people, the Hebrews. It is, truly, a modern Passover story: As my seven ...
Views: 75 - 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: 132 - Determination Makes It Happen! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Karin VoloThere is a fighter instinct in us to never give up. It is the inner strength rising up from within to deal with whatever cards we have been dealt. Determination is defined as “the act of coming to a decision or of fixing or settling a purpose”. When you have committed to some sort of purpose, ...
Views: 115 - How to make sure we’re going to heaven - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesOkay, so a little envy slipped from this chica’s heart. Do you blame me? My friend described the house she’s building right on the water in a prestigious area in Florida. But envy soon changed to wisdom. “What’s wrong with you,” I said to myself, “you live in a mansion yourself.” Compared ...
Views: 86 - The Spider in the Void - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Lisa RaphaelThe Spider in the Void This morning, as I watched a spider weave her web in front of our kitchen window, I GOT it in a way that was more direct that any inspirational message, philosophy, scientific speculation, guidance or prophecy could express. She started from where she just happened to ...
Views: 94 - **Motivation to Minister? (Colossians 4:18) - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Marius Massie“Remember, I am still in prison and in chains.” This last line of Paul’s letter to the Colossians caused me to stop and think. Why did he say this? What was his intention? Why was it important for the Colossian church to remember Paul’s imprisonment and bondage? A scripture comes to mind ...
Views: 125(1 vote) - Talk to God through Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierTalk to God through prayers as a daily practice. When we are challenged on our spiritual path it is especially healing. Meditation is listening to God whereas prayers are how we communicate with the Divine. When we talk to God through prayers we honor our spirit by consciously aligning with ...
Views: 87 - Remember your Daily Prayers - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierRemember your daily prayers. They are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Remember your daily prayers as they help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct ...
Views: 159 - Our Essence is Love - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierOur essence is LOVE. God is LOVE. We, being the children of God means that we are LOVE made manifest in flesh. . We are here to live LOVE unconditionally in every moment. This is quite a challenge for us as humans here on earth. In order to meet this challenge it is important to balance our ...
Views: 144 - 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: 194 - Path of Devotion - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe universe is multidimentional and multifaceted. There is one Source and many spiritual paths. We each have a path that resonates with us internally. Mine is the path of devotion to the Sacred Feminine Goddess. In Sanskrit Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion. Sri Krishna teaches that the ...
Views: 92 - The Positive Effects of Affirmative Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Lacy S. PierceSince I currently have a job at Unity Village pending, over the past few weeks, I have learned more about affirmative prayer than I could have ever hoped to have learned in my lifetime, almost. To start with, affirmative prayer consists of, first acknowledging (or calling forth, if you will) the ...
Views: 130 - Let Go and Let Goddess - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierLumina Dei Newsletter March 2012 Dear friend, Let Go and Let Goddess is a powerful reminder to surrender to Source. It may seem like a simple message but it isn't easy. It helps to bring awareness to the intention to let go and let Goddess. Moment to moment each day I need to remember ...
Views: 83 - Address by Dick B. to Christian Counselors at Palm Springs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Dick B. Address to Assn of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Palm Springs By aioarticles on September 29, 2011 | From aioarticles.com The Dick B. Address on October 2, 2011 © 2011 Anonymous, All rights reserved • The Growing Christian Recovery Movement and the Role ACADC Institute ...
Views: 94(1 vote) - IT'S YOUR TIME - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Uwadone EmmanuelFriend, as you get blessed by these messages, be a blessing as you redistribute them. EAGLESWINGS OUTREACH IT’S TIME No one can stop an idea whose time has come. You are an idea in God’s mind for a time like this. Time (according to Paragon’s Oxford Dictionary) is ...
Views: 77 - **Superhuman (Colossians 1:27-29) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Marius MassieAs I read these scriptures an overwhelming sense of Christ being in me began to take hold. “Christ within and among you, the Hope of [realizing the] glory (v. 27).” Other versions read, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Whoa, Christ is in me, my Source of strength, my Counselor, my ...
Views: 107 - **MORE TALK ABOUT VISION (Philippians 2:12-16) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Marius MassieAs I read through Philippians 2:14-16 in the Amplified® Bible, one word jumps off the page. “Uncontaminated.” Wow. What does this word mean? A look at its opposite is quite telling in this regard. Contaminate (verb): to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association; to ...
Views: 113 - **PAUL’S PRAYER (Philippians 1:9-11) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Marius MassieA few things struck me about this section of Scripture: 1) That love is the benchmark for Christian authenticity (1 Corinthians 13:1-3); 2) A blameless life is to be expected, and even prayed for fervently; 3) That somehow love with knowledge and right discernment is the pathway to the ...
Views: 88 - **HAVING THE RIGHT VISION (Acts 26:18) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Marius Massie“To open their eyes…” Sometimes I need a right vision of God, who He is and what it is that He provides. This is especially important when Satan begins to tempt me and try and convince me that God is my enemy who is keeping something good from me rather than the loving Father who seeks to ...
Views: 104 - **ESCAPING RESPONSIBILITY (Acts 25:11) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Marius MassieThis is a tough one to write because I see so much of me in this truth, and that’s not a good thing! In this verse Paul says, “If…I am a wrongdoer…I do not beg off and seek to escape…” Man, how many times do I try to escape “punishment” by making excuses? You know, those carefully crafted ...
Views: 99 - **THE ROOT OF ALL COMMITMENTS (Acts 16:1, 14, 15 Amplified® Bible) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Marius MassieI was amazed at the hearts of these two women. Looking up these scriptures in the Amplified® Bible I saw these breakdowns of the word “believer” and the phrase “really convinced”: “Believer”: [She had become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and the Author of eternal salvation, and yielded ...
Views: 92 - **COMMITMENT...THE GATEWAY TO POWER (Acts 19:9-12) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Marius MassieAs I read this I did the math…Paul held daily discussions for 5 hours daily for the period of two years = over 3,000 hours devoted to preaching and teaching the Word of God. As a result, an entire nation and ALL its inhabitants (v. 10) heard the Gospel. Imagine if an entire church, its ...
Views: 82 - **The Most Important Bible Study I've Ever Completed: Hope for the Struggling Believer in Christ - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Marius MassieJUST SOME IMPORTANT TRUTHS: • Love is the fulfillment of the law (of God). All righteousness (God’s requirement for) is fulfilled in loving my neighbor as myself. • I can do anything I want, but not all things are expedient or beneficial to me. I will not be brought under their ...
Views: 89 - 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: 96 - How does Ignatius of Antioch’s perspective on Jesus Christ’s death help him confront his own imminent death? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Haiden GearyIgnatius of Antioch was sent to his execution in Rome for refusing to worship Roman Gods and stood his ground against the persecution of Christian churches. Ignatius’s inexorable resolve in his Christian faith helped him confront his own imminent death and made him embrace it as an act of ...
Views: 84 - Bottle up patience not anger. Five things Hazrat Ali (AS) teaches - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBLESSINGS FROM THE WISDOM OF HAZRAT ALI B: Bear sorrows and calamities patiently, otherwise you will never be happy. (Hazrat Ali SA). L: Learning is one of the five pillars Hazrat taught: Learn to admit ignorance and learn what you do not know. E: Endurance and patience go hand in hand if you ...
Views: 100 - Kick in Your Faith - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Ryan LoweWhat is faith? You hear about it. You read about it. But what is it? One dictionary defines faith as “a confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, an idea, or a thing; a belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.” To me, faith is ACTION. ...
Views: 82 - Have a Little Faith - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Karin VoloFaith is one of the keys to living a life filled with peace and joy. Being connected spiritually will help you to have faith, which is believing in that which is unseen. Quantum physics explains that all possibilities exist in the quantum field (otherwise known as the future to us). Our thoughts ...
Views: 158(1 vote) - Could you ever pray 50 times a day? Do you have a prayer life? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BLESSING OF PRAYER B: Boundless blessings manifest when prayer is the foundation of your life. Build the best foundations and bountiful life with prayer. L: Life is in the power of prayer. E: Express yourself at the highest level with extremely beautiful prayers. S: Seek out the best ...
Views: 106 - 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: 128 - Let Go and Let God. Really?? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Gael Chiarella AlbaImagine you wake up in the morning, ready to slip into the flow of the day ahead. There’s a sense of inner calm tinged with the excitement of possibility. You have honored your commitment to begin each day with a reflective prayer or meditation, and as you move through your morning routine ...
Views: 181(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: 162 - When a Crisis Strikes - Appreciation—A Key to Transforming Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Karin VoloAppreciation is a way of giving thanks to the things we are glad about in our lives. It is one of the major keys to living a joyful life. According to the dictionary it is “thankful recognition”. It’s a way that can lift your spirits quickly when you start to focus on all that you are ...
Views: 164(1 vote) - The Harsh Reality of Forgiving Someone - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Natacha CannIf you are thinking about forgiving someone, be encouraged because it is the first step in healing your pain. At the same time, do not be discouraged if your offender rejects your attempts to reconcile and forgive. Unwelcoming responses may be a harsh reality. My brother is in his 40’s and ...
Views: 160 - Forgiveness Your Way Never Works - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Natacha CannWhy is it so hard to forgive someone? Why does forgiveness hurt so much and seem impossible sometimes? Forgiveness is hard and seems impossible when you try to do it your way and expect situations to mend in your time. When I think back to a time when I was so upset I found it difficult to ...
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