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Personally, I do not believe in the Devil or Satan, well, not as some individual entity with superpowers. The Devil is not real until and unless you deem the Devil to be real. I let belief in the Devil go many years ago and my life has totally prospered.
Absent a concept of a creature called ... Views: 2764
Be careful what you believe because that is what you will experience. Your belief system is a mechanism which is uniquely yours. It is powered by your desire and controlled by your thoughts and actions. In other words, your success is measured by the strength of your belief.
What is it ... Views: 2757
An Introductory Explanation of the Voodoo Religion
The voodoo religion is common in some parts of the world. It has spread in many other regions formerly plagued by slave trade. The voodoo religion is more than six thousand years old according to researchers, and remains alive because of its ... Views: 2738
Guardian angels have long been watching over us. Since time began, and in every culture, angels have been with us in one form or another.
Representations of the angelic realms tend to come to us at times of personal, spiritual awakening. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that records of ... Views: 2725
After winter there is spring. It comes every time, without worry or doubt. No matter how long the winter, or how strong the winter is, spring will come next. Just as is has done in all the years past. This is the power of absolute. This is the power of knowing. This is the blueprint to ... Views: 2704
Literally speaking, the definition of "bellyful" is: more than one needs; more than enough. The definition of "bliss" is: utter contentment, serene joy, euphoria. As a compulsive eater, I stuffed food in my belly to fill what felt like an emptiness but never felt fulfilled. Instead of feeling ... Views: 2701
Outlook Mac users always try to perform their tasks smoothly but, this can only done in the case of having complete knowledge of Outlook Mac and Outlook 2011 usage. When Windows Outlook users read about various facilities offered by Outlook Mac, they find all the features of Outlook Mac ... Views: 2687
Have you ever walked away from a person, event or situation and felt resentful or violated? If some of your experiences are making you uncomfortable, then it may be time to set some boundaries. Setting good boundaries is healthy. It is not rude, bad or wrong. It is not bad or rude or wrong! ... Views: 2672
The earliest Greek mythology began as a lifestyle for peoples who desired to grasp the universe began. Greek and roman mythologists used narratives to explain how the earth and the universe began and used the narratives to direct other people’s characters. This is an end of a number of different ... Views: 2670
God created us with the desire for sex, and we ought to understand his design that was meant for us in our relationships with others about sex. Christians absolutely need to seek God’s purpose in this area of their lives. God created us male and female and because of that we will be attracted to ... Views: 2668
In the pursuit of truth and the hopeful clarification of the escalating lunacy that is pervading our world at present, cultivating a religious war of truly disastrous proportions, I offer you a touch of reality.
It is unlikely that many people other than Moslems will read the Koran. It is ... Views: 2651
Summary:
Scientists form hypotheses, carry out laboratory and theoretical experiments to prove their hypotheses, and publish their work in peer reviewed scientific journals. In my mind, God is the Master Scientist Who keeps His theories to Himself while feeling no need to provide scientific ... Views: 2648
What is so special about the Bible? The Bible is the most unique book for several reasons:
1) The Bible is the only accurate and complete account of human origin. It answers some of life's most important questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where will we go? How can we ... Views: 2631
This is a little formula for effective prayer that, if you will follow it, will bring about the desired results.
For the first slice of "bread" in this sandwich, you are to "enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise." (Psalm 100:4) Acknowledge Who He is, e.g., ... Views: 2607
Are you having psychic experiences? Are you questioning whether your metaphysical experiences are real? Do you see or hear dead people? Are you sensing that angels, God, or other spirit entities are giving you messages?
Are you in the closet, so to speak, about your spiritual abilities? ... Views: 2590
Is it possible for people who do not wish to serve goodness to have angels guides by them?
A few months ago I was visited by a woman in her late sixties who was in need of guidance. I invited her in and sat there to listen to her life story. As I listened all around her I could see a multitude ... Views: 2572
More than one spiritual path explains that this world is an illusion. Even science now agrees. But what do they mean? And if this world is an illusion, what good does it do us to know that?
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) teaches us, "It is because the thoughts you think you think appear as ... Views: 2563
I have always believed that everyone has gifts. Sometimes it takes all of a person's life to figure out what those gifts are and the person doesn't get to do the work he or she was "supposed" to do. That's where Karma comes in. After all, what goes around comes around and if you don't get to do ... Views: 2562
The artist’s expression of his inner self is hidden in the art and the beauty of his painting. Look deep enough into any type of art, and you will find the mystery of an invisible dream that started of in a single seed in the heart and the very essence of the architect.
If we gaze upon ... Views: 2561
During the month of January I do my annual energetic cleansing, decluttering and space clearing. Releasing old unwanted energy of the previous year and creating and manifesting for the New Year. I release all the resentments, rejections and regrets, freeing up more energy and focus towards more ... Views: 2550
What is peace? It is anarchy with a smile on it. Come on. I am not telling you anything that you don’t already know. You understand that we all have this sense of corruption, destruction, and turmoil seething inside of us. This is perhaps why the Joker, the infamous villain normally ... Views: 2542
One day, during his earthly ministry, Jesus and his disciples got into a boat to cross a lake. As they sailed, a violent storm suddenly raged, tossing the boat around like a toy and quickly filling it with water. Frantic, the disciples went over to Jesus, who was peacefully asleep in the stern, ... Views: 2506
From the time of antiquity, man is said to be protected by a Guardian Angel. This angel appears at birth and follows man right up to his deathbed. Once we have passed our Guardian stays with us in the afterlife, ensuring a safe passage to Heaven. It also helps us to attain salvation in the ... Views: 2493
In his book, Self Matters, Dr. Phil explains that each of us has ten defining moments in our lives. These moments are deep and profound and can change who we are and redirect the course of our lives. While I've never actually counted mine, I can easily identify the top three.
The first ... Views: 2460
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
An investment executive reads at an orphanage during his lunch hour. A mother receives a gift of much-needed food and immediately shares it with ... Views: 2440
In 1994, I was at a major turning point in my life. I had just survived a near tragic accident where I broke my body in twelve places, my father and best friend had recently died, and to top that off, I was now being forced to sell my house and land in the woods due to divorce. My soon to be ... Views: 2438
December 21, 2012, Doomsday or Ascension Day, Whatever
Breaking my custom, today on my blog, I ask a question, "Tell us all about this doomsday or big day thing?" Our overall message is that since you don't really know about it, and since there's nothing you can do about it, just let it ... Views: 2426
The essence of Yin and Yang from a Chinese perspective is that we live in an ever-changing world. The qualities of change that exist within us and around us can be described and understood by applying the principles of Yin and Yang. These qualities of energy underpin all traditional Chinese ... Views: 2423
Summary:
Take the test. Are you an atheist, an agnostic, a humanist, a believer but not a good person, a believer and a good person, or a good believing person with absolutely no doubts about God? Can you define yourself in terms of God? You may have to do some soul searching.
Take the ... Views: 2403
Have you had enough of faith formulas? There are seven steps to this and seven steps to that…. Now, I’m not saying that these are all bad. However, in trying times, people need to hear what is real. And they are truly wanting to hear from God! How about you? Are you ready for a faith that is ... Views: 2401
The concept of eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full always made sense to me, if it was only that easy! I tried for years to wait for the hunger and eat moderately. At times I could wait until my stomach felt empty but then I usually overate or totally binged. The truth was, ... Views: 2366
Materialistic science,1 like most fundamentalist religions, is extremely unreasoning and bigoted. When confronted with phenomena which don’t fit its presuppositions, it closes its eyes and pretends that such phenomena don’t exist. There is plenty of evidence, from all times and civilizations, ... Views: 2362
"GENERALLY SPEAKING, I SIMPLY ASSUME THAT THE BEST IS ALWAYS HAPPENING IN MY LIFE: WHETHER IT'S ENOUGH MONEY, A COMFORTABLE AND NURTURING PLACE TO LIVE, WHATEVER. IN THIS SAME LINE OF THINKING, I SEE MYSELF PROTECTED AND GUIDED BY A SQUADRON OF GUARDIAN ANGELS … SO I CLEARLY KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME ... Views: 2358
I have read a lot about fate, like anyone else, I have heard several theories supporting and refuting destiny yet no one is sure weather someone else pulls strings in our lives or we are in charge of our own ship. No one knows why some people have all the money whereas a million over don't have ... Views: 2332
Method No 1: Be Grateful
Think of, and make a list of, all that already exists in your life for which you can feel grateful. Read this list daily for at least 90 days. Add to the list each time you think of something else for which you can feel grateful.
Gratitude and love initiate the ... Views: 2315
A few days ago, the 22nd of September, marked officially the first day of autumn. Although today seems to be pretty similar to yesterday, or any day last week or the week before when it was still summer, somehow there seems to be a difference between then and now, though not quite discernible at ... Views: 2298
Question: Why is every person a sinner?
Answer: To answer this question, we need to understand how sin entered our world by reviewing the spiritual condition before and after the first man, Adam, sinned.
When the first man Adam was made, he was perfect and sinless since he was made in the ... Views: 2298
THE 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: 2288
I'd like to tell you a story if you're willing to read on, I think it can change your thinking and could change your life.
A bear is silently strolling around in the woods looking for food.
Out of the corner of her eye she spots a mountain lion, silently creeping toward her. The bear ... Views: 2287
The spin room went dark 5 minutes before class ended. Since this was the second day in row for this mysterious event, the room was abuzz with the question “Why”. Someone softly remarked, “the quickest way to make a miracle disappear is to question it.” So it is with miracles, we question ... Views: 2282
Question: Did God create evil?
Answer: No, Yahweh did not create evil. Evil is simply the result of disobedience to His moral laws. Where there is no light, there is darkness. Likewise, where God's principles and precepts are not kept, there is evil.
Some people point to the King James ... Views: 2274
Many of us live life thinking that we control our life's outcomes, and that all that occurs to us in life is an outcome of decisions we've made. Lots of people think of themselves as 'co-creators, while the rest out there wouldn't want to rather take responsibility for the choices they've made ... Views: 2260
I had the pleasure of sitting for a class on physical mediumship with Lily Dale Assembly registered medium, Gerta Lestock, and was pleasantly entertained, instructed and empowered. Through the use of mental distraction and the elevation of personal energy, Ms Lestock led the students through the ... Views: 2256
For 10 years I read about and watched compulsive eaters become free from overeating and I continued to be discouraged as I binged and obsessed about food. I would identify with people who felt, thought, and ate the way I did, and when they said they were free I believed them. I knew it must be ... Views: 2235
The idea of state in Islam is to ease and help the Muslims. The defense of righteousness, possessions and life of persons is main and essential duty and duty of the Islamic. All memberships of the social order are guaranteed to follow the guidance of caliph and he is accountable to protection ... Views: 2224
Prayers for Protection are spiritual insurance for our family, friends and self. There is no fee to pay for this kind of insurance. All you need to do is surrender, have faith, trust in your Higher Power, and simply speak to God.
Praying is talking to God. You can say a standard prayer, ... Views: 2221
To achieve what you desire it is not enough to set goals. Most people do nothing more than make a wish with their desires. They think of something that they want, never right it down or make a plan on how to achieve it, and it becomes a fleeting thought. The problem with a wish is that is has no ... Views: 2212
When one considers the services of a clairvoyant, it is very tricky to ascertain their authenticity. However, there are a number of factors to look into in determining if you are seeking help from true and real mediums.
How to ascertain a real clairvoyant
One of the ways to determine if the ... Views: 2197
I was speaking to someone recently who was going through a rough time. She said "I've been praying and praying and nothing is happening. I don't know what I'm going to do." Prayer is a sincere request to God or an object of worship. Every tradition talks about the importance of prayer. When I ... Views: 2180