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- Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi gifst to India: A Bond that Lasts for a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Aanchal SharmaRaksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a sacred festival which celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. The Rakhi is a symbol of peace and harmony and spreads the message of brotherhood. Exchanging Rakhi gifts to India on this occasion is a customary ritual which helps to express your ...
Views: 26(1 vote) - How To Accept Gay Marriage As 'Normal' - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Elizabeth Lucy-RobillardThank you for taking the time to consider these words closely. This is never an easy subject as someone is nearly always going to be offended by anything that's written about homosexuals, however; If the truth offends you, that's actually not a problem for anyone else, as most of us prefer ...
Views: 42(2 votes) - Every Man for Himself - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergSay the word and I’ll turn you loose I got mine now you get yours Just like you I’ve got my price Sure is nice that someone paid I’ve got my ticket out of here But for you, I fear, it’s much too late It’s nothing you can blame me for In love and war It’s every man for ...
Views: 42 - Diwali gifts to India or gifting Ideas: Spreading Light into Lives of Your Well Wishers - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Aanchal SharmaThe main idea behind gifting your dear ones with presents on the propitious occasion of Diwali is to wish them good luck for their future and display your love and affection for them. People residing away from home can now send a wide range of Diwali gifts to India for their relatives via ...
Views: 20 - Crystals & Healing in the Buddhist Tradition - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Ashley LeavyThe beliefs about crystals within the Buddhist tradition are incredibly varied. There are numerous references to crystals in Buddhist texts, manuscripts, and mantras (phrases which invoke power or are used for prayer). The most widely known of these is the Tibetan Buddhist mantra, “Om mani ...
Views: 19(1 vote) - Islam versus true Islam - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from whitee elinaAs we all know the current condition of the nation called Muslim. The clashes between sects and ruling by the Christians (like Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia). But it has been described in the Quran that the Muslim will rule the whole world. Here comes the ...
Views: 20 - Meet A Priest With A Punch - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from David B SmithWhat has fists of steel, a kick like a mule, the head of a fox and a heart of gold? Answer — Fighting Father Dave, the black belt who is throwing down the gauntlet to the “problem guys” of the Inner West. Father Dave is the Rev David Smith, parish priest of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church at ...
Views: 14 - Alcoholics Anonymous History Study with "Conference-approved" Foundations - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Studies with “Conference-approved” Foundations Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Problem with a Clear-cut Solution Fear has often ruled in the minds of those who understand the importance in their recovery of studying, learning, and applying the highly ...
Views: 44 - Who Ever Said Buddhism Doesn't Matter Anymore? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from james stricklandIn today’s world it’s pretty easy to get caught up in all manner of modern solutions to your problems. Millions of self help books, talk shows, radio shows, parents with “traditional wisdom” they learned from said books and shows. One thing that doesn’t come up nearly as often as it should is ...
Views: 31(1 vote) - There’s something fishy about Jonah! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from David B SmithThe word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2“Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. ...
Views: 14 - 8 Foundational Truths About Church Capital Campaigns - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Jerry MattExecuting a church capital campaign is part science and part art. Some of the methods that worked well in times past are not as effective today. There have been, and will continue to be, refinements and adaptation in the process of capital fundraising. Much of the art of the campaign is adapting ...
Views: 31 - UFOs, Abortion and the Novelist Who Poses with Typewriters - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiIn a Wikipedia entry under ‘Frances Parkinson Keyes biography’ is found a finely preserved picture of the late Mrs. Keyes sitting at a typewriter. There is no paper in the typewriter and there is no paper to be seen anywhere in the room. Obviously the picture is posed, and because Keyes was the ...
Views: 37 - The Rabbi and the Elephant: How I Officiated a Cosmopolitan Interfaith Wedding in Thailand - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from David GruberWith guests from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Thailand and the U.S. present, Nad and Alex's wedding was easily one of the most cosmopolitan I had ever officiated. With a fairly traditional inclusive Jewish ceremony, bookended by Thai customs, it was definitely one of the most ...
Views: 116(1 vote) - The Ark of the Covenant is YAH's Promise to the People of Isra'el - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Erica KarasADONAI gave instructions to Moshe that the people of Isra'el are to make a sanctuary, the ark of the covenant, so that ADONAI can live among the people of Isra'el. "They are to make me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them. You are to make it according to everything I show you -the ...
Views: 33(1 vote) - The Tale of the Holly King and the Oak King - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Franco MinatelThe Tale of the Holly King and the Oak King As I write this, we are approaching the holidays surrounding the winter solstice where we sing about decking the halls with boughs of Holly. Where does this come from? When we celebrate the summer around the solstice day, the celebrations of old ...
Views: 57 - Writing with Infinite Spirit and Angels by Dr. Carol S. Batey - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Dr. Carol BateyWriting with the Infinite Spirit www.artliestylecoach.com By Dr. Carol S. Batey My new book, Writing with the Infinite Spirit is now out on amazon.com and www.WhereAngelsTakeFlight.com. In my workshops ...
Views: 7 - Vision Comes Before Action - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from J. Val HastingsSome say the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. I disagree. The journey of a thousand miles begins by identifying the destination. Before you do the important work of setting your 2012 goals, you must get out the Windex and clear up your view of where you/your team/your ...
Views: 118(1 vote) - CULTS-WHAT ARE THEY? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Fred WatchmanCULTS-WHAT ARE THEY? When you look up “CULT” in the dictionary you will find: [French & Latin; French culte, from Latin cultus care, adoration, from colere to cultivate] 1. formal religious veneration : WORSHIP 2. a system of religious beliefs and ritual : also its body of ...
Views: 2 - The Issue Of Child Possession Among Muslim Parents In Light Of Quran, Hadith, And Scholarly Consent - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Hijab Al-Faisal"And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect." (Ar-Rum: 21) This is a magnificent verse from Holy Quran that ...
Views: 17 - A reader turns a good book into a great book - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Carl Tuchy Palmieri"Freedom from Fear" is a metaphysical classic by Richard Lynch and republished by Twice Born Books. This classic was written by Richard Lynch, a distinguished Unity Minister who served in New York City during the 1930’s. It has now been republished, and enhanced with passages, words of wisdom, ...
Views: 62 - Come to Christ - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Linda SmithA friend recently said, "I wish my whole family would come to Jesus." I commented that many of her family had 'come to Jesus' and were born-again, but lacked real power, peace and integrity in their life. I further observed that what was really needed was for her family to come to ...
Views: 3 - The Courage To Be Carried - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergSomething changed for Jacob in his final night vision. In what we would expect to be one of his grandest moments, he lets loose of the reigns of his life. God had changed his name from Jacob to Israel as he grew into himself, willing to directly confront every challenge. He lost the ...
Views: 22 - Ten Things That Are Expensive (Why They Are Worth It) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Melinda de los SantosI'd bet that even before you laid eyes on this sentence a slew of expensive materials already crossed your mind. Right? I'm not talking about unique and exuberant oddities such as jewel-encrusted bikinis, or private jets, but commonly known items that one may find in the home of any ...
Views: 110(1 vote) - Dealing with superstition - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeAre you superstitious? Do you avoid making plans for Friday 13th? Or perhaps a black cat crossing your path makes you nervous with apprehension? So how do you deal with superstitions – especially if they are affecting your life? Chartered Psychologist Graham W. Price has helped many ...
Views: 31(1 vote) - The Call of True Islam - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Ayman Bin MoshiSource: Islam and Dajjal To people, who are aware to even a minimum degree of what is happening around them in this world, it does not come as any surprise what pitiable situation the population of about 1600 million or 160 crores people who claim themselves to be Muslims are in. They are being ...
Views: 78(1 vote) - Prose - Poetry - Drama: A Variety of Bengali Literature - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Ankush SinghalBengali literature or Bangla Shahityo consists of literary compositions written in the Bengali language. This language is very commonly spoken in the Indian state of West Bengal and the Bangladesh. The literature is rich and offers diverse body of writing for all age groups. It is said that ...
Views: 35 - Use Illustrated Sermons to Keep Your Congregation's Interest on Sunday - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Camilla DevreutYou know that you put in a lot of preparation for your sermons. You don’t just download them from the internet and then deliver them in a monotone to your congregation. But do your parishioners or congregation realize the effort you have put into it? Are you certain your story or your theme is ...
Views: 24 - Find out how sermon illustrations can enhance YOUR sermon - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Camilla DevreutAs the world grows more aware, and globalisation spreads throughout the whole globe more people are questioning their beliefs, and looking for more answers. Whereas people used to simply accept what they were told, they now question everything in order to find the truth. Combine that with an ...
Views: 25(1 vote) - After all the Fire and Brimstone, is there a God? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Sandra WeismannAs another Christmas holiday season draws to a close we are reminded of the eternal question, Is there a God? The question is always in our minds however at the time of Jesus’s birth it is asked more frequently—practically, in terms of the practicalities of his birth, the debate of its location ...
Views: 62(1 vote) - Tourist attraction in Delhi - Baha’i Temple (Lotus Temple) - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Ivana JFrom ancient Egypt to modern days, in all religions known to men, lotus flower is one the most powerful symbols. Growing in depths of muddy pond water, hidden from the eyes of the world, lotus emerges on the surface and seduces with its beautiful, pure form and rich smell. Every night lotus ...
Views: 71 - Tourist attraction in Delhi - Birla Mandir (Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir) Temple - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Ivana JBirla Mandir, or Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir, is a famous Hindu temple located in the west part of Connaught Place in Delhi. One of the most popular tourist’s attractions in Delhi, this temple owns part of its glory to Mahatma Ghandi, Father of the Nation, who inaugurated temple in 1939 but only ...
Views: 56 - How to have a Politically Correct Merry Christmas - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiThere is little doubt what tone Mr. Obama has desired to set for the nation. His song has been about bailouts, spending, class warfare, circumventing the Congress with executive orders, abortion rights and the LGBT. The President has stated his view quite clearly for all Americans to hear and ...
Views: 101 - How Angels Can Make Your Life Easier - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Amy LongA very important gift we have from Heaven is a link with our Spirit Guides. Our Spirit Guides are generally deceased loved ones or deceased pets. They are called Spirit Guides to distinguish them from the other angels. Spirit Guides generally watch, teach, heal, and help you on your physical ...
Views: 69 - Relation Of Society And Islam That World Needs - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe most obvious quality of 21st century world is that many nations have achieved success based on material advancement. However, Allah (subhanahu wa taala) has provided all the mankind with lots of examples which are mentioned in the holy book of Quran and this illustrate the dealings with ...
Views: 28 - 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: 57 - Do You Bargain with God? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionA man named Jacob once vowed, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's ...
Views: 49 - Smile And Adopt The Way Of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Hijab Al-FaisalYoga is very much useful for the entire body. In the beginning stage, everything is very fresh and has an exotic taste; at this point you connect the meanings with every movement of the body and your breath. This is the phase where the fantasy brings a permanent smile on your face. Your eyes are ...
Views: 39 - Dr. of Christian Ethics from ULC Seminary - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Amy LongThis online seminary course was based on a book by Georgia Elma Harkins (21 April 1891- 21 August 1974). With an original copyright of 1957 some of the chapters contained very dated material giving the reader older narratives and some outdated history. Because a revision was not possible. it ...
Views: 19 - About Being A Chaplain - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Nicci StrikerDuring this course with Rev. Daniel Moore, I impressed by the way Rev. Moore showed the areas of chaplaincy and ministering to the public in a variety of different services. Being somewhat familiar with most, the detail of the ministries and qualifications were quite overwhelming. I began to ...
Views: 22 - How To Hear The Voice Of God - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Mark VirklerCan you hear God? Does God even speak to people? The time in which we live is so wrapped up in rationalism and cognitive, analytical thought that we often disbelieve or even mock when we hear of someone actually claiming to be able to hear the voice of God. We wonder, is that person crazy ...
Views: 21 - 22 Characteristics of a Great Christian University - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Mark VirklerOne of the blessings we have in the United States of America is that due to religious freedom is we are not forced to attend a secular college for secondary education. There are many Christian colleges and universities for people to choose from. So, how do you choose which Christian college or ...
Views: 26 - Is any Religion complete to rally round realization? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadModestly, we love truth but when we are to face it truly in its shape and size, we can, in no way, tolerate anything adverse to our faith and belief. Yes, our customs, devotion, prejudice, belief and traditions (there may be other factors too) often make us utterly helpless to delve deep into ...
Views: 68 - An Overview of Broward County Eviction - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Jessica ThomsonRenting your house or apartment is a great way to earn some money, particularly if you have more than sufficient place in your residence or you are not leaving at that residence for the sake of job, family or other reasons. Apart from this, renting is one of the best ways of earning money for ...
Views: 32 - Yajna deity's greatness - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAt the time of Pralaya or cosmic annihilation everywhere darkness/Tamas ruled the roost. Almighty Lord or creator of this world at that time did ‘Eekshana’. This then induced movement in Prakriti/nature made of 3 Gunas which were initially equipoised. At that time Almighty God was called Yajna ...
Views: 46 - John the Baptist meets Eminem - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from David B SmithThis is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See! I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way. He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!’” John was ...
Views: 61 - Christ is King! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from David B Smith“When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels are with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be assembled in front of him, and he will separate them from each other as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” And welcome to the last Sunday of the ...
Views: 49 - 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: 94 - Orchids and Dandelions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThe Swedish refer to children who are highly sensitive to their environment, especially to the quality of parenting they receive, as Orkidebarn, Orchid Children. If neglected, Orchid Children promptly wither, but if nurtured, they flourish. An Orchid Child becomes “a flower of unusual delicacy ...
Views: 80(1 vote) - WE MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE LILA OR DIVINE SPORTS OF PRAJNA AVATAR - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaDespite witnessing downfall/uplifting and destruction/creation in the Almighty Lord’s creation oozing with good management, beauty and artistic form yet creativity and uplifting predominate by miles. Despite weather influences and activities of all creatures tending to destruction an indomitable ...
Views: 70 - The ULC In Modesto Is Alive And Well - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Amy LongThe Universal Life Church of Modesto, CA is alive and well and going strong. The Universal Life Church, which originated in Modesto, CA, has been in existence since 1959. It was started by Kirby Hensley and now is still going strong, led by his son Andre Hensley. The real International ...
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