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Faith is the confident belief in the truth, value or rightness of an idea or religious system, without resting on logical proof or material evidence.
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- 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: 1You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 2You must read the article to rate it. - God’s Gift in Flowers – Salmon Flower - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Debi MelzerThis flower came to my front garden of its own accord. I noticed a few small plants and noticed how tiny yet beautiful they were. I had tried to grow other plants and bulbs in this area but nothing seemed to want to grow there. I was so delighted to have something growing well I joyfully and ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Working with the Seven Archangels - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Therese Emmanuel Grey Radiant SherpaWe can invite the archangels into our life to help us in many ways, both small and great. There are seven archangels who serve mankind by focusing a particular aspect of God's energy. Archangel Michael and the Archeai Faith serve on the first ray of God's will, faith and protection. The ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Did Jesus Christ Condone Slavery? You Bet, and How Thankful We Must Be of It! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDid Jesus Christ and his disciples condone slavery? Yes, they did, and we must be thankful for it! Thankful? I must be out of my mind, right? Actually, I would be out of my mind not to be thankful. Read on to see why. One of the greatest apostles of Jesus was Paul, who had this to say to ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Hallowed Be Thy Name: How Do You Glorify Jehovah God Almighty? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionTeaching his disciples how to pray to God, God's beloved Son, Jesus Christ, began the model prayer with, "Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." (Matthew 6:9, American Standard Version) When we pray "Hallowed be thy name," we are seeking sanctification and glory for God's ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Infinite Mind - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“I am surrounded by an Infinite Ocean of Mind that receives the imprint of my word.” Ernest Holmes If I believe God is ALL there is (and I do) how can I possibly doubt that I or anyone is not part of that magnificent whole. If the One Mind is like an Infinite Ocean accepting thought like ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - I Am Filled - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“No longer will I go for my good, carrying only a dipper to be filled. This day, I turn to the Power within, I bring “all the empty vessels” knowing they will be filled, and my abundance will become manifest.” Ernest Holmes Spirit always IS; therefore I know I must BE. As an ...
Views: 20(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Ethical Issues to Address in an Ethical Will - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Madeline BinderAn ethical will is a document that is intended to convey your hopes, dreams and personal philosophies of life to your heirs. This document is like a prayer that you compose for these special people in your life to help guide their spirituality after you leave this world. When composing your ethical ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - A Masterpiece - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Because life is a living, breathing work of art, you are a painting as you go. Be a masterpiece. Drink in life. Laugh too loud. Compliment others constantly.” —Nicole Johnson, author, performer, motivational speaker God is the infinite wisdom, the magnificent joy, the unconditional love, ...
Views: 17(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 21You must read the article to rate it. - Bible: Can We Trust It? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: The Bible's full of great stories but is there any convincing evidence for any of them? Answer: Long before people proved it scientifically, the Bible indicated that Earth hangs in space: "He stretcheth out the north over empty space, and hangeth the earth upon nothing," (Job 26:7) and ...
Views: 32(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - From Vision to Manifestation - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Marie BarrettDo you have a vision? Do you have a dream for your life that you want to experience more than anything else in the whole world? You must first formulate it in your mind, and then pursue it with all your heart. Not with a fever pitch of activity but with quiet assurance and gratitude. Realize that ...
Views: 38(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Coming Out of the Darkness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Keli WoodyI am not here to tell my life story, explain all the mistakes I have made (which have been many), or to drag on and on about everything I have been diagnosed with. I am simply here to tell how I overcame the hurt, the pain, the addiction, and everything else that has, in the past, been put on me ...
Views: 31(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Recession - A Christian Prospect - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Glenn FergusonThe Bible provides a very interesting perspective on recession and one that I feel as Christians you should endeavor to understand and to adapt some of those principles during your very own experiences of a recession. In the book of Genesis you would see that even the patriarch Abraham early in ...
Views: 31(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - People Groups: A Real-Life ExampleSubmitted on Oct 12, 2009 from The UpStream CollectiveSince Caleb gave us a general introduction to the idea of ethnolinguistic people groups, I thought I’d give a more specific example of the people group with whom my family and I interact on a regular basis: North Africans living in Spain. If you consider that we are Americans in Spain trying ...
Views: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Craig LockWhat Are Some Key Similarities Between Christianity And Islam? Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.htm Other Articles are ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Where Did Evil Come From? Why Is Evil Permitted on Earth? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHave you ever wondered where evil came from? Did Jehovah God Almighty create evil? No, of course not; Jehovah did not create evil itself; evil results only when His principles are not followed. Evil is simply the absence of goodness, just as darkness is the absence of light. Long before ...
Views: 47(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Faith - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Jean TindleI have been searching in the last month or so, for the threads that make up the essence of this weaving called Jean. By now I'm sure that many of you have read something about the powerful new energy that was opened up (or further opened up) on 9-9-09. There have been various ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are We Created? If So, Do You Know Your Creator by Name? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhen we admire a beautiful painting, we know a gifted painter is behind the masterpiece. When we drive by a brick house, we know skilled builders must have built it. And when we talk on the phone, we are grateful for its invention. But when we see a blossoming rose, a rainbow after refreshing ...
Views: 49(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Does Vastu Purush dwell in Your House? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dr Prem Kumar SharmaIf your answer to the above question is, “Who is Vastu Purush?”, then welcome to the club of the ‘Vastu-uninitiated’! A home without the presence of Vastu Purush is inauspicious to say the least. But, before seeking the answer as to why this figure is important for your home, let us see who ...
Views: 36(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Know Our Greatest Hope? How You Can be a Part of the Eternal Hope - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionI want you to picture a paradise filled with happy people who do not have a care in the world, for they do not need to toil under the hot sun for life's necessities. They have nothing to fear; no doors need to be locked, no children will be abducted, and no parent will pass away, leaving their ...
Views: 43(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Death into New Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Deb ScottDeath into New Life: When my mom, and best friend (Rachel) passed away in 2005, I was left dead with her. In the depth of pain, I never felt or saw anything good in her passing. I took comfort she was happier in heaven, than suffering the slow death of cancer eating away at her, but in the ...
Views: 41(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Listening? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Joy VanderbeckFlight to Santa Fe It was August, l985 and just a few weeks after the Delta flight had gone down in a horrendous Texas thunderstorm north of DFW Airport. I received an Invitation to fly to Santa Fe, New Mexico in September for a 3-day weekend. The trip sounded like fun. Before I made a ...
Views: 45(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Life Will Find a Way - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy 96-year-old grandmother is a vibrant, sharp-minded woman who spent most of her life gardening in her large backyard in Massachusetts, and her significant contributions to the American Hosta Society have earned her over 2,500 results if you Google her name. Many spiritual Teachings tell us ...
Views: 49(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Levels of Faith - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there Faith-Seekers!! Faith is a word that is talked about a lot in personal development. Many of us may conceptually understand what faith is. We may even make conscious efforts to employ faith consistently in our lives. But do we really utilize faith in ALL areas of our lives? We may not. ...
Views: 61(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Trust & Time - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from tiffany Crosara- formerly RonaldI have just began teaching Reiki in Mysteries, which I am so happy about as since I shut my shop in London & moved to cornwall, teaching Reiki has been rather difficult. I got an email the other week asking if there was any spaces left on the next Reiki course. I redirect them to Mysteries & ask ...
Views: 38(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Mental Backtracking - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenHurrying down the stairs at the 59th Street subway station in New York City, I ran to jump on the A-line metro train just before the doors closed. Whew… I was on my way. However, the relief was short-lived. A stranger looked at me and determinedly expected me to answer his question, “Where are ...
Views: 37You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Know What It's Like??? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there... I know what it's like... I had times when I wasn't happy doing anything that I did. I did some great things, but I was never happy. All I knew is that I wanted to feel better, and whatever I did to try and feel better, didn't work. I felt horrible. Even though others thought I looked ...
Views: 49(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Prayer and Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” Alcoholics Anonymous "If God is already perfect, free, deathless, and complete, it would be impossible for ...
Views: 51(6 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Personal Inventory - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Step 10 isn’t only about our relationship with other people. It’s about our relationship with ourselves, and with our God. What and how did I think today? How did I speak, to others, ...
Views: 41You must read the article to rate it. - 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. ...
Views: 41(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Make Amends - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Negative states of mind such as guilt, shame, judgment, or non-forgiveness cloud our sense of worthiness and we begin to feel that we are not worthy to receive. If there is any ...
Views: 35You must read the article to rate it. - 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 ...
Views: 46(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Admit Your Wrongs - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” Alcoholics Anonymous ""Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame." - Erica Jong As I allow the power and presence of the One Infinite Source to move in, ...
Views: 53(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - A Moral Inventory - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” Alcoholics Anonymous "Forgiveness remains the only path that leads out of hell. Whether we're forgiving our parents, someone else, or ourselves, the laws of mind remain the same: As we love, we shall be released from pain, and as ...
Views: 47You must read the article to rate it. - The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Knew (and Know): "My Conversations with God" - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Real Jesus: The Jesus I Knew (and Know): "My Conversations with God" Shared by: Craig Lock Key words: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Testimony, Words of inspiration, "Spiritual Thoughts". Other Articles are available ...
Views: 54(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Make A Decision - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand him.” Alcoholics Anonymous “. . . if God is one, the one God is wherever we are because God is not divided into a lot of fragments. All of God, like the principle of mathematics, is present wherever ...
Views: 45(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Power Higher Than Yourelf - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Came to believe that a power higher than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Alcoholics Anonymous “YOU HAVE THE POWER TO DRAW UPON THE GREAT RESERVOIR OF INFINITE WISDOM, CAPABLE OF SOLVING YOUR EVERY PROBLEM THROUGH THE CHANNEL OF AN ALL-INCLUSIVE FAITH. However, such faith is in ...
Views: 42You must read the article to rate it. - Divine Discontent -- Answering the Call - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Christina WatsonWhenever we are not living in our "true place" we experience what is called "Divine Discontent." It is an inner urging that calls us forth to our next growth opportunity. Yet so often we ignore it or procrastinate on listening to it. And usually something unexpected happens to throw us into a ...
Views: 56(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Pray to God - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Eliza WilsonWe are taught that prayer is one of the most important aspects in a believer’s life and that if we do it correctly, we can achieve amazing results. Yet there are so many people who complain their prayers are left unanswered. Why are some prayers answered while others aren't? Can we make mistakes ...
Views: 59(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Living By Faith, Part 4 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Rev. Will Terry MooreLIVING 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 before ...
Views: 51(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Living By Faith, Part 3 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Rev. Will Terry MooreLIVING BY FAITH, Part 3 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 2 Appendix A - List of Scriptures Referenced In Living By Faith Parts 1 and 2. [Hebrews 11:1-3] 1Now ...
Views: 55(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Living By Faith, Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Rev. Will Terry MooreLIVING BY FAITH, Part 2 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 1. Our faith helps us to walk or live by faith and not by sight (i.e., the five senses and emotions). A ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Living By Faith, Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Rev. Will Terry MooreLIVING BY FAITH, Part 1 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]. Other topics considered for this article are: A GOOD REPORT BY FAITH. FAITH ALWAYS GIVES A GOOD REPORT. BY FAITH. FAITH THINKS, ...
Views: 50(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ~ It's About the Climb ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoWe live in a fast paced world; fast cars, fast food, jet planes, cell phones, laptops etc. All of these technical and life style changes have had a definite impact on society, both positive and negative. On the positive side, we have become the richest, most comfortable and most fortunate nation ...
Views: 56(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Many over the years have asked what’s behind this fascination I have with anagrams. Asking...Why? “I say your Life is your File. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Ronald WoodsMany over the years have asked what’s behind this fascination I have with anagrams. Asking...Why? “I say your Life is your File.” I guess I have a lot of reasons that I first made that statement and I could go, on and on pontificating, on man’s true purpose of this life, which we lead here ...
Views: 45(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Festival of Diwali - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Rita JainDiwali, the festival of lights is fast approaching and there is already a sense of excitement, hope and euphoria amongst the people of India. It is also called 'Festival of Lights' as people illuminate candles, 'diyas' on this day and celebrate the victory of good over wicked powers. The day is ...
Views: 54(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Desires of Your Heart - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nick CastellanoPsalm 37:4 says “Delight yourself in the Lord and HE will give you the desires of your heart.” What does this passage mean? To the typical Christian in today’s society it means, “Be happy and in joy because of your relationship with your Lord God and for what he has done for us as a ...
Views: 74(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** We Are The Angels: Angels In The Flesh - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseWe are the angels we have been looking for. We are the source of love on this planet. We are the helpers of others who are here. We are the ones who answer each other’s prayers, really. The angels aren’t outside of ourselves. We are the incarnation of angels who have come here to dream the life ...
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