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- Hard to Imagine…The Universe Continues (Part Fourteen) - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWhenever I gaze at an evening sky full of bright stars, as well as those not quite as bright, it’s truly an amazing sight! I can pretend to travel among those stars and pretend I wonder what I may find. According to the BOOK, the myriads of planetary systems were all made to be eventually ...
Views: 22 - Hard to Imagine…The Universe Part Thirteen - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownEven though I am reading the Book of Urantia for the second time, it’s not any different to comprehend than the first time; especially the first section. Part One, I’m currently reading discusses God and the universe using certain terms and descriptions beyond my mindset. It wasn’t until I ...
Views: 36 - Here and Now GONE! Warren! Part Twelve - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownMy younger brother, Warren, and I were very close. Even though, we were living in different states, we kept in touch by having our Sunday morning talks over the cell phone. Every few years, I’d return to Florida to visit Warren but it was less often than it should have been, and that’s because ...
Views: 65 - Here and Now GONE! My Mom! Part Eleven - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownMother passed away a year after Dad. Warren took care of her and I know he would always remember the time they spent together. I traveled from Virginia to Florida to see Mother lying in a hospital bed in Warren’s den. Hospice had already been involved and I was glad Warren had assistance in ...
Views: 61 - Bhakti Movement - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from umesh modiBhakti movement was a Hindu religious movement of the medieval period that promoted the belief that Moksha was attainable by everyone. It was a silent revolution in the Indian society that was responsible for many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. ...
Views: 54 - Here and Now GONE! My Dad Part Ten - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownI can still remember Dad’s funeral. Since he had been a World War II Veteran and an Army Officer, he was buried at the Florida National Cemetery with full honors. The sky was a clear blue with puffy, white clouds on that day. It was the kind of day Dad would have enjoyed by sitting outside ...
Views: 74 - Types of Essential Oil Diffusers - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from Christopher thomasEssential oil diffusers like Sandy Bay London diffusers are devices used to disperse essential oils into the atmosphere. This practice has lingered since ancient times. When essential oils spread in the air, it activates smell receptors in your nose that sends a message to the brain. This, in ...
Views: 75 - More About Invisible/Visible (Part Nine) - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownIn a short-read I wrote about extraterrestrials. I mentioned my son, A.M. seeing an alien in the kitchen as a young boy. He had heard a noise in the kitchen and went to investigate. This event happened in the late evening when everyone was in bed. A.M. noticed a gray-colored extraterrestrial ...
Views: 89 - Visible/Invisible (Part Eight) - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownJust because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there! Years ago, my brother, Warren, and I stumbled across a large circular patch of dirt in a vacant field near our home. Now, Warren and I were always going on adventures together to keep from being bored. This large circular ...
Views: 71 - Energy (Part Seven) - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWithout energy, nothing would exist. We are all a part of energy, except that each of us is a copy of the master design. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have separation of various species, such as mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, and amphibians. Human beings are a copy of a master design, ...
Views: 96 - Excellencies of Surah Naas Benefits (Chapter 114) - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Qasim AttariExcellencies of Surah Naas Benefits (Chapter 114) بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ In The Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (Humanity) Number of Verses: 6 Surah Naas (Arabic: سورة الناس, "Humanity") is the 114th and last surah, or section, of the Qur'an, was uncovered in ...
Views: 103(1 vote) - Dhanteras Celebration 2020— History and Significance - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Sonia VermaDhanteras marks the first day of the grand celebration of Diwali that lasts long for 5 days. It is celebrated by the Hindu on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha, the month of Kartik. Dhanteras stands for Dhan-money or wealth and Teras means the thirteenth day. On this day, Devotees ...
Views: 112 - Auli Trekking - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from bizare xpeditionThe Auli Trekking package of 3 nights 4 Days offers the most pleasant adventure experience in the Auli region of Garhwal Uttarakhand. This Auli trek package is perfect for the college students and backpackers, where they can relax from the stressful city life and can witness the enchanting ...
Views: 62 - Our Body, Mind, Spirit, and More Part Six - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownAs I have just read the definitions for body, mind, and spirit for the second time, it is still rather baffling to me. Our body is the physical organism. Our mind is not just how we think, feel, or perceive the world around us, but it also includes the conscious and the unconscious ...
Views: 118 - God the Supreme is Infinite Part Five - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownTrying to define who God is, is beyond my ability or anyone’s for that matter. When those who speak about Science and can’t believe unless there is concrete evidence of God’s existence, do not know anything about having faith. Like God the Supreme or Divine, he is not concrete. Not everything ...
Views: 124 - Who is God? Part Four - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownTo me, God is the Supreme Being, and to say more than that would become complicated and so I refer to him as the Universal Father. Our Universal Father did not come into my life or my awareness, since I knew from birth I had been reincarnated. I had to go through life again and realized this ...
Views: 123 - Black Magic in Edmonton | Black Magic Astrologer in Edmonton| - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Pandit GanapathiBlack Magic in Edmonton Master Ganapathi is an expert on astrological works like Horoscope, Match Making,Palm & Face reading,Black Magic and Vashikaran Black Magic in Edmonton Master Ganapathi is an expert on astrological works like Horoscope, Match Making,Palm & Face reading,Black Magic and ...
Views: 81 - Bhai Dooj 2020—Significance, History and Bond - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Sonia VermaBhai Dooj or Bhaiya Dooj is a historical and Hindu festival that is enthusiastically celebrated by all the women in India. On this day, they pray for the long life and age of their brothers by putting a Tilak on their forehead and offering sweets to eat. In return, the brothers offer their ...
Views: 128 - Quran Translation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Qasim AttariThe book of monotheism revelation; scripture. The term suggests that “recitation.” Religious writing is believed to be the word of God transmitted through the Prophet Muhammad. The religious writing proclaims God’s existence and might and is that the last word supply of non-secular information ...
Views: 72 - Festival of Lights—Victory Over Darkness and Diwali Celebration in India - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Sonia VermaDiwali—the festival of lights is celebrated in an entire India, mainly by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. It is the day when Lord Ram marked the victory of good over evil. The day encourages people to move on in life, let go past grudges and celebrate tomorrow. The month of October-November is ...
Views: 104 - What is the Book of Urantia? Part Three - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWell, for starters it is not some special book used in some ritual or a cult. It was created for everyone. In fact, this book is a translation of papers having word symbols and interpreted by a group of truth revealers known as the Orvonton Corps. I’m not sure exactly who makes up the ...
Views: 124 - Who Are You? Part Two - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft Brown“Who are you?” You might ask. Well, the answer is, “a human being just like I am.” And, we are all connected. How do I know? Well, it’s in the Book of Urantia. The life carriers, messengers from our Divine God, placed life plasma on our planet, Earth, a very, very, very long time ago, as our ...
Views: 143 - Navratri—Invoke the Divine Energy Worshiping Kanjaks as the Goddess Shakti - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Sonia VermaNavratri is a divine celebration to offer our prayers and offerings to Navdurga; all the nine forms of Shakti. It is an unseen energy that keeps the human body moving and maintains the creation. Mother divine also is known as Adi Parashakti, who is beyond sustainability and creation. And, these ...
Views: 106 - Who Am I? Part One - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWho am I? I am ME! I’m a human being, a small pebble on an endless shore. At a young age, I remember staring in the bathroom mirror at my reflection, wondering who am I. My thoughts would drift into imagining how huge is the universe. Of course, at that time, I knew nothing about the Book ...
Views: 136 - Why go for Life-changing Reiki Healing in Rishikesh? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshReiki Reiki is a Divine life force energy. Reiki is a universal life force energy, where universal is “RE” and life force energy is “KI”. Reiki is a universal energy. Reiki is a life force energy. Reiki is positive energy. Reiki is a beautiful science to learn. and at the present time very ...
Views: 119 - What is God saying to you? 6 ways to Better Hear the “Voice of God” in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2020 from Linda Plunkett1) Hearing God’s voice requires you to have the belief that God loves you and wants to communicate with you. The prophet Jeremiah, in the Old Testament of the Bible, reminds us of God's love when he tells us, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." (Jeremiah 31:3) 2) Listening to and ...
Views: 125 - Temples of Assam - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2020 from umesh modiThe state of Assam is located in the north eastern part of India, south of the eastern Himalayas. This state is divided into 35 administrative districts. Assam is the state where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. Tea and silk produced by this state have also made it popular in India. This ...
Views: 108 - Temples of Andhra Pradesh - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Andhra Pradesh attract a plethora of pilgrims and tourists from all over the country. Many of these exuberant temples depict various religious tales from the epics of the country. Diversity in terms of beliefs, customs and traditions are well depicted through the rituals followed in ...
Views: 112 - Famous Indian Astrologer in Montreal | Best Indian Astrologer in Montreal - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2020 from Pandit GanapathiSometimes, people may feel that they have no solution for their various life-related issues. But people need not worry about their various life-related issues anymore as Master Ganapathi, the world-famous Famous Indian Astrologer in Montreal is here to help them out come out of their various ...
Views: 100 - Temples of Telangana - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Telangana covers the temples of architectural beauty like Bhadrachalam Temple, Birla Mandir, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basar, Ramappa Temple, Yadagirigutta Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple, Tandur and Vemulavada. Bhadrachalam Temple which is also known as Sita ...
Views: 120 - Not Known Details About Latest News on Indian Culture - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2020 from ketsaal llp“What I noticed in interviewing every one of these guys is that we’re managing dads like they’re while in the background after they’re not.” Campaigners call for museum to document UK's part in slave trade MasterChef 2020 Australia: a heartbreaking farewell of enthusiast favorite – mainly ...
Views: 156 - Patience is, in Fact, a Virtue - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakWe finally have baseball back, and at the end of this week both the NBA and the NHL will start back up. For diehard sports fans it has been an absolute test of patience, waiting and wondering if and when all those sports, all those teams, all those athletes would be back in action, doing what ...
Views: 147 - Indian New Year Festivals - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Religious Festivals are being celebrated in commemoration of some saints, gurus and prophets, the gods and goddesses or events celebrating their victories. Religious ceremonies, enthusiasm paralleled with ample fun and celebration marks the Indian festivals. Festivals of India play a ...
Views: 131 - Al Quran Online - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from Qasim AttariI have read many books. But the Holy Quran is my favourite book. It is the last book of Allah. It was revealed on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The holy Quran is a source of guidance for the whole human race. It discusses all the aspects of human life. Allah is the author of this book. It ...
Views: 139 - Being Obedient to the Rule Book for Our Faith Life - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakThis past weekend I found myself sitting at my desk, working on Catholic Sports Radio at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon. The next time I glanced down into the corner of my laptop, the time showed FIVE thirty. Again, on a Saturday afternoon. And in that moment I realized that while lots of other ...
Views: 147 - Top 4 Things to Know Before Buying Ganesha Murtis - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from Statue StudioLord Ganesha, also known as Vinakaya is one of the most preached Hindu deities around the world. Lord Ganesha is the god of wealth & prosperity. As Ganpati is believed to bring good luck to the people, therefore befores starting any new venture , people worship him. People believe that ...
Views: 180 - We're All on God's Team - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakTraining camps are starting back up - as strange as that sounds for this time of year - for pretty much all four sports. And, when you think about training camp, or even school sports, where students are in that same preparation time for an upcoming season, they're trying out to make the team. ...
Views: 187 - Reincarnation vs Religion: Which Belief Does More Good? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2020 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAccording to a study, most Americans believe it’s important to follow the Ten Commandments https://today.yougov.com/topics/philosophy/articles-reports/2019/10/29/atheists-agnostics-christians-ten-commandments The study found “US Adults overall are more likely to say every commandment is ‘an ...
Views: 202 - Let's ALL Spread the Good News - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakI remember when I worked in the Olympic Movement, as the Chief Press Officer for the women's softball competition at the 2008 and 2004 Summer Olympics in Beijing and Athens, respectively. Back in our world headquarters building there was a small, rather indistinct sign in one of the offices that ...
Views: 233 - Shaivism, Hindu Religion - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2020 from umesh modiShaivism is the branch of Hinduism that worships Lord Shiva as the supreme deity. It is one of the major branches of Hinduism. Shaivism is a very deep, devotional and mystical denomination of Hinduism. It is considered the oldest of the Hindu denominations, with a long lineage of sages and ...
Views: 167 - Religious Persecution Against Jews: What is it and where does it happen? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Anna SwiftPersecution is the methodical persecution of an individual or a group of individuals. For fascism to exist, there needs to be an oppressor and a sufferer. Society's institutions, such as federal government, education and learning, as well as culture, all contribute or enhance discrimination in ...
Views: 191 - The Persecution Against Christians Today - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Anna SwiftPersecution is the methodical persecution of an individual or a group of individuals. For fascism to exist, there needs to be an oppressor and a sufferer. Society's institutions, such as federal government, education and learning, as well as culture, all contribute or enhance discrimination in ...
Views: 164 - Vaishnavism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from umesh modiVaishnavism is the branch of Hinduism in which Lord Vishnu or one of his incarnations is worshipped as the supreme God. Members of Vaishnavism are called Vaishnavites or Vaishnavas. Vaishnavism is the largest Hindu denomination and it has numerous subdivisions. In addition to the Vedas, ...
Views: 161 - The Preacher - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2020 from Lucky EtametaNot God the pulpit now speak But our pocket the pulpit now pick Now the pew seat no few For gbedody e the pulpit now threw For only that their soul could grow Not for the kingdom their soul grow Their pocket their show is to grow Mammon and God they mix Not them but we who the ...
Views: 161 - Vedic Literature, Vedic Civilisation in India - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from umesh modiVedic literature glorifies Vedic India. ‘Vedas’, a Sanskrit phrase, implies knowledge. It is the traditional faith that Vedas are ‘apuruseya’ (not composed by human beings), which was known to be a direct revelation of God, hence named shruti. Scholars believed that Vedic Literature originates ...
Views: 158 - Religious Organization In Pakistan - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Qasim AttariDawat-e-Islami, a worldwide non-political Islamic association working for the engendering of Quran and Sunnah all through the globe. It was set up in the year 1981 in Karachi, Pakistan by one of the incredible researcher of the present period, as a matter of fact, Shaykh-e-Tariqat, ...
Views: 150 - Tantrism - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2020 from umesh modiTantrism has persisted and thrived throughout Asian history since the middle of the first millennium. It deals with spiritual practices and ritual forms of worship aiming at liberation from ignorance and rebirth. The universe is regarded as the godly play of Shakti and Shiva. Tantrism developed ...
Views: 154 - Live in Faith, not in Fear - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Linda PlunkettJeremiah 29:11 tells us, “I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, plans for a hope and a future.” Some have said that “the opposite of fear is faith.” However, we are living during a time in which many people are experiencing fear; fear of the ...
Views: 275 - Indian Saints - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Saints embody the highest ideals and are credited for demonstrating the reality of spiritual awareness. India is known to be the land of Saints and Gods. They help people to attain positive actions, devotion, spiritual practice and mental discipline by providing appropriate conditions and ...
Views: 171 - Religion in India - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from umesh modiTypes of Religion in India originated in Indian sub-continent. India is the land of spirituality and philosophy and is considered to be the birthplace of many religions. Indian religion is varied in approach and different in meaning. The major religions of India are Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, ...
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