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- Devotion cleanses our soul - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from ChandraShekhar KarwaThere is a temple where great care is taken about cleanliness. I regularly see the temple attendants cleaning / wiping the floor of the temple. Despite regular cleaning process, we find dirty water/ dirt coming out in the process. I have never seen that the water is dirt-free and clean after the ...
Views: 495(1 vote) - The Faith to Change - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joeel A. RiveraWe were not born knowing how to walk, tie our shoes, use words to communicate with others, or ride a bike, yet we probably are good at doing these things today. As a child, we had to learn and change in order to acquire these skills, yet somehow as adults we tend to resist learning new things or ...
Views: 863(3 votes) - Faith is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenWhen I was a child, faith was a dirty word to me. It wasn’t that anyone told me it was bad, it’s just the association I had created about it. I grew up in a multicultural home, complete with a Channamus Tree for the holidays. One side of the family was Jewish, the other Christian, and both sides ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - How to find strength for tough moments. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesMy friend and I sat by the window at a local restaurant. Between bites, we caught up after months of not seeing each other. Then, with no warning, the fire alarm went off. We stopped for a second, then went right back to our chatting. We smelled something burning, made a comment, then right ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Christmas and The Christian Myth - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from John AllanWhy Do We Celebrate Christmas? So, here we are again, almost December 25th when many people celebrate the birth of Jesus – even though history shows no such date for his birth. Why December and why the 25th? What, really are we celebrating? Christianity is relatively new, as far as ...
Views: 997 - A special message from Laura Fine: Fear and Faith - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy HealingHow do we regard such an incident as the massacre of dear school children? There are 3 primary realms of existence, the material, emotional and spiritual. In the material realm, this is a tragedy beyond measure. Nothing can make sense of a senseless act, especially one of violence acted upon ...
Views: 513 - Sandy Hook Legacy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Cory KempMonday dawned on a new week, seven days from Christmas Eve, three days after the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut. Like many, my first thought last Friday was for the people known to me there. In a town of 27,000 souls everybody is known to one another, ...
Views: 1094 - How Spiritual Energy Becomes Physical- The Process of Being Born - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Ann O`BrienI gave birth to a baby girl named Azadeh Rose just over a week ago. Of course, if you`ve been reading this blog awhile, you realize the baby has been very real to me since we conceived her actually, she has been a being much longer than that. Both my husband and I have been speaking with ...
Views: 713 - Understanding God's Ambivalence - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Mark KellyIt’s not easy being God in that He is all we want to be in and of ourselves, yet what we feel we can’t be without His assistance. Consequently, He is cure and crutch, Love and Judgment, and the all-powerful Light whose inaction makes possible the Dark. God’s ambivalence is deeply troubling – ...
Views: 2116 - The Sense of Security In The NICU That Blew Away With Hurricane Sandy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAs chaotic as life in the NICU can be, it is the daily routines that provide order. Parents and staff know that everyday there will be morning sign-out, daily rounds, a time for procedures, scheduled feedings, appointments with therapists, and which consulting doctors will come to see the ...
Views: 600 - Making it Easier to Have Faith - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMany times I've heard non-believers say that exercising faith for healing (or anything else) is a denial of fact. Au contraire! Let's get this thing straight, once and for all... faith does not deny fact. Faith changes fact! When a believer declares he is healed of, say, a sprained ...
Views: 639 - Anyone for a Prayer Sandwich? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThis 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: 1949 - It's Never too Late to be a Role Model - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Darlene Glasgow"You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." Deuteronomy 6:7 I became a mom at the young age of 17. Talk about being clueless… I was ...
Views: 644 - Sitting in Anticipation - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHave you ever stood in complete faith and anticipation of what is to come? Holding yourself in anticipation of what is to come will release resistance to what is, allowing what you want to come in. There will always be a natural balance in your life. If it feels like your world is falling to ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - "Hey, it's me" - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Darlene GlasgowHave you ever received a phone call that went something like this? "Hello" "Hey, how are you?" "I'm good, how are you?" "Great, did you watch the game last night?" "Yes, great game" "Well, all of us need to get together to watch a game soon." "Sure, we need to do that." "What about ...
Views: 692 - Have an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Thorbjorn FredhHave an Attitude of Gratitude Gratitude is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to transform your life. It will help you to understand how to find inner happiness. If you become truly grateful, you will magnetize all you need, wherever you go, and in everything you do. In fact, without ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Guard Your Thoughts - And Your Words! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyBoth are things, you know-your thoughts and your words. It may seem a nearly impossible task to take control of your thoughts, as they seem to run rampant throughout your waking hours. It's a matter of changing habit. And although simple, it isn't exactly easy. Let me give you an ...
Views: 1004 - Faith for Healing ... or Anything Else - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyTelling you to have faith would be like telling you to have money. It just doesn't work that way. Faith grows like a flower. You have to plant it in good soil. Then you have to water it with good water every day. You have to feed it the nutrients it needs to optimize the blooms. If you don't ...
Views: 643 - Are You Tripping Over Your Tongue? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyChanging your word patterns is a lot easier than changing your thought habits. Getting good at anything requires practice, and changing speaking habits is no different. First, we have to make ourselves aware of wrong speech. If you've been a Christian for quite awhile, the Lord probably ...
Views: 859 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Laurie Gray“And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” --Matthew 1:23 (KJV) The Christmas story is one of light, love and joy—the light of the star, the love inspired by a precious child, and the joy of hope eternal. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, we ...
Views: 817 - Call to Prayer and Success: Blessings of God through Prayer by Rehana Matri - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCall to Success The caller from the Mosque calls people to come for prayer, to come to success. Source of Success A great number of people, however, do not come because they want to come to success in their work, thinking that it is their presence in their business that provides them with ...
Views: 896 - Peace Sign Pillow: Delivering The Combined Benefits Of Decor And Extended Comfort - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Jonnie J. AllenThe growing popularity of Peace Sign pillow defines that the trend of using pillows in combination is on the rise. Peace Sign pillow has high utility potential for every family. Stitching your name and message at the corner of the pillow to be gifted would be an excellent idea to make your ...
Views: 824 - The Key to Faith, Purpose, & Inner Peace - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Robin JayI will never forget my first call with Molly Lord. When I made the decision to produce a unique self-help film, I began looking for experts who were willing to share their personal stories of transformation. It was important that each expert share something that had affected them profoundly. I ...
Views: 639 - Deal with every criticism of the Qur'an, Islam and the Prophet with grace says Mike Ghouse - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCriticism is not nice. In fact, whenever we are criticized we feel it most deeply and more so if we think that criticism is unjustified. Muslims feel a personal insult whenever their beloved Prophet is insulted but Mike Ghouse says we should use such instances to learn more about our ...
Views: 1402 - Work Out on Spiritual Disciplines for a Healthy Growth - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from George HawkinsDiscipline yourself for godliness, that is, for devotion to God; the Apostle Paul says this requires discipline, exercise, training, practice and more practice, as young athletes exercised in Timothy season, to play the games sports. Look, many of us are very disciplined in our work, or personal ...
Views: 559 - Where to Put the Word - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Mary WilkeyRealize that there are different places to put the Word of God. Most thinking people put it in their minds. But guess what? In many cases it just stays there and never reaches anywhere else. That's like having a teaching degree and then not working as a teacher. What good is all that ...
Views: 700 - Managing Your Fears With The Help Of God - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Dealing with fear and anxiety can be very difficult. As a result, using the help of God can be very effective in managing your fears. With this in mind, here are some suggestions on how a person can use the help of God in his or her own struggles. The first step a person ...
Views: 594 - Are You a True Believer? . . . Really? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMost people who purport to be Christians would answer in the affirmative. Upon reflection, however, I wonder how accurate an affirmative response would be for many. What I'm getting at is, those of us who claim to be believers have no trouble accepting our salvation, have no trouble ...
Views: 711 - Does the Very Idea of Hell Offend You? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Mary WilkeyGood! It should! Because it's an offensive place. But that is putting it mildly, so if you mind being offended, just consider how much you will mind when you end up there! Oh, you don't want to go there? Great! I don't either, and that is exactly why I serve our Lord and ...
Views: 681 - From the Physical to the Spiritual - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThis article discusses ways to help develop spiritually ... from the outside (limited) world to the inside (unlimited) one. "Many Nobel Prize winning physicists recently have proven beyond doubt that the physical world is one large energy ocean that flashes into and out of being in a ...
Views: 679 - How to Find Out if a Church is Dead or Alive - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Mary WilkeyWhen you go to your church, do you look forward to it, or do you dread it and just force yourself to go out of obligation? Or maybe you are just seeking to be blessed and glean from it all you can, without ever contributing in any way. When I attended a certain church years ago, I would look ...
Views: 1648 - On Becoming as Little Children - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Mary WilkeyThink about it. Children are close to their parents. The younger they are, the closer they are, not only emotionally, but they are prone to stay close physically as well. As they age, most children separate themselves more and more from their parents, both physically and emotionally. This is ...
Views: 1115 - It's Not Only What You Say, But How You Say It! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Mary WilkeyYou might think that that title refers to using proper English or to the tone of your voice. If you do think this, you are wrong. Oh, these things are important, but they are not the point of this article. The point is, if you are trying to capture your God-given healing, you need to make ...
Views: 670 - About Faith and Knowledge - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Sumeru RayAbout Faith & Knowledge Faith is the root-cause of most vital questions. Without faith– we cannot move forward even a single step, due to our lack of consciousness. So it is not faith to suppose anything for convenience of work. Faith comes to birth from ignorance. Malice comes to ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - Day of the Dead 2012 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis time of year in the season of Autumn the Day of the Dead 2012 is celebrated especially in Mexico and by Latin Americans in the US. It is also know as All Souls Day on November 1 and the Catholic holiday All Saints Day on November 2. The Day of the Dead is a time for family and friends to ...
Views: 984 - Reasons to Keep Faith Even Though You Can't Hear God - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresThe reason people get terribly discouraged when they pray and can't hear God is because it seems as if God is not answering them. In order to keep faith, we have to open our minds to the idea that just because we believe "God doesn't care about me" or "God doesn't exist" doesn't mean it's ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Should English-speaking Muslims lace their language with Arabic terms when others do not understand? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSloppy Speech? Rehana Matri sparked a response when she expressed: I wish Muslims would stop speaking English sprinkled with Arabic terminology because every word that is in Arabic can also be said in English. Why this mix of language, it does not help anyone who is not learned in the Arabic ...
Views: 1576 - Dick B.'s Unmanageable Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Unmanageable Life What brought You to A.A. or a 12 Step Fellowship? By Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved. A Little Chunk of History For Openers Some of us get all wrapped up in difficult words when we enter A.A. or another 12 Step Fellowship. We wonder what ...
Views: 1489 - God and Science: What do You Believe God is Responsible for in Our Earthly World? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: 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: 1974 - The Power of Devotion - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from ChandraShekhar KarwaSYNOPSIS: The article tries to visualise the great power of devotion. The article calls for unfailing devotion towards ALMIGHTY at all times and in all circumstances. An infant not even in full clothing, thirsty & hungry in hot summer afternoon is often made a symbol of misery and you must ...
Views: 868 - Visualising GOD in favorable & unfavorable times - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from ChandraShekhar KarwaSYNOPSIS: The article focuses on remembering GOD's kindness in times of success & happiness . And GOD's mercy in times of failure & grief. But in reality, we seldom remember GOD's kindness in our success & in our happy times. And in reality, we seldom fail to blame GOD for our failure & our ...
Views: 846 - It is Personalized! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Aps SantosGod speaks to us. And when He does, in an instant we see our surrounding as a landscape painting. With so many preaching et al, it is hard to discern what among those is God’s message to us. However, most of the time, God speaks to us not in a general manner. He knows us greatly, ...
Views: 676 - How to Have the Correct Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Juan RosarioWith so many tribulations in life, it’s easy to lose the correct perspective and to focus on problems like the lack of money and time, between other giant challenges that we need to face every day. If we are not careful, we can easily forget about the great blessings the Great Creator of the ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - What do you fear? 10 tips to understand fear and who we should fear the most! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Fear is natural It is natural to have some fears, so face your fears and consider whether your fear has a good source or is actually irrational (a fear that we should dismiss or conquer). How to be fearless is one of the hardest things for most people to do. Recognizing and facing the ...
Views: 1375 - Are you confused or are you on the right path? Do you know right from wrong? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSee the Light Rights and Wrongs We grow up as vulnerable kids in this world, not knowing any better, thinking our families, our society will teach us everything we need to know about what is right and what is wrong. Not Knowing Right from Wrong! We think they will teach us everything ...
Views: 1108 - FINDING GOD: WHAT IS FAITH? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: A universal question of people of different ethnic backgrounds, languages and beliefs is, “How Does One Find God?” In my case God found me with Divine Miracles and Divine Providence, but in most instances it requires faith. If one’s heritage and upbringing is such that faith in God is ...
Views: 2394(1 vote) - NOW.....FAITH IS! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Heather BuzzardNOW FAITH IS.... What does that say to you? NOW FAITH IS.... Does it say to you that Faith is "out there" in the future, "one day to come?" the " you will, you just wait, its possible" syndrome OR, do you have FAITH NOW? I find myself in the space of BEING consciously aware of where I place ...
Views: 871 - NOT MY WAY, LET YOUR WAY BE DONE!! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Heather BuzzardNOT MY WAY, LET YOUR WAY BE DONE! What do those words say and mean to you? I have been saying that statement above for at least 3 months and boy have I experienced the TRUE meaning of those words. I have been told that if we consciously KNEW what we were getting into or what we were really ...
Views: 1151 - Culture War - Or Spiritual Wickedness in High Places? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiConservative hawks may want Rep. Todd Akin scrubbed from the ticket even as religious leaders and those voicing the social issues in this election cycle are defending Akin or at least not attacking him. Is it because contributions may flounder or because even the GOP is phobic about the so ...
Views: 1104 - Ascension/Evolution. Will some of us disappear from physicality? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Elaine SeilerI believe we humans, each and every one of us, are evolving as a collective. We are all moving without the ability to block the process for evolution cannot be stopped. And, at the same time, each of us is an individual, following our own individual trajectory towards a new way of being and so ...
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