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- Will Your Church Design Budget Be Impacted By Fees & Regulations? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bruce AndersonWhen you're thinking about building a new church building, you probably have a pretty straightforward idea of what you think your building will cost or what your money will actually be buying: a magnificent new church building and the land it sits on. But most church design experts say that ...
Views: 683 - Early Reptilian Age (Part Thirty-Seven) - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownAround 140,000,000 years ago, suddenly and with only the hint of the two prereptilian ancestors that developed in Africa during the preceding epoch, the reptiles appeared in full-fledged form. They developed rapidly, soon yielding crocodiles, scaled reptiles, and eventually both sea serpents ...
Views: 682 - More About Invisible/Visible (Part Nine) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 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: 682 - First Sudden Mutation in the Creation of the Human Being (Part Forty-Eight) - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownEarly in the career of the dawn mammals, in the treetop abode of a superior pair of these agile creatures, twins were born one male and one female. Compared with their ancestors, they were really handsome little creatures. They had little hair on their bodies and this did not hinder them, ...
Views: 680 - Jain Temples in India - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from umesh modiJain temples in India differ from the architecture of Hindu temples and Muslim mosques. The essence of this great religion and its preaching is clear from the cave temples. These are the elaborately decorated carved stones which has numerous illustrated manuscripts. The Jain temples are spread ...
Views: 680 - Top 5 Issues faced at start to learn online Quran - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2019 from Ashley BrokeIt’s the foremost duty of fogeys to create some necessary arrangements to show sacred writing to kids. As a way, because the standard modes square measure involved, individuals were accustomed send their youngsters to Masjid’s or Madrassah's in their neighborhood wherever a Qari (Online Quran ...
Views: 680 - Lights and Colours in the Autumn; Happy Diwali - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Alvina JenniferThe most popular festival of Hinduism, Diwali, brings the lights and joy in the lives of the devotees. So clean-up your homes, streets, offices and places as the event is soon to be there with all of its blessings and delight. The festival is all about the lights in any form like Diya, lamps, ...
Views: 679 - Five Verses for Overcoming Family and Church Persecution of your Sexual Orientation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Linda DipmanI grew up in a small farming community where everyone knew everyone. I graduated from high school and did what most people did - go to college, worked, or got married. I was married by nineteen years old. I had my first child by the time I was twenty and I had three children by the time I was ...
Views: 678 - 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: 676 - 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: 676 - Bible in the eyes of science - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Joanne DaviesThere is a big confrontation amongst scholars, saints and journalists whether Bible is a myth, foisted off upon us or a true history. Even public opinion is quite against the authenticity of the great epic Bible. If we believe upon pollster George Gallup then in 1963, two out of three Americans ...
Views: 675 - Schools and moral education which one is more effective - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from OSA WebmasterTwoBy about the end of the 6th century BC, the Vedic rituals and sacrifices had gradually developed into a highly elaborate cult that profited the priests but antagonized an increasing section of the people. Education became generally confined to the Brahmans, and the upanayana was being gradually ...
Views: 674 - Purpose, and the Religious Left - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAn excerpt from Wikipedia.org (Religious Left): “The Christian Left holds that social justice, renunciation of power, humility, forgiveness, and private observation of prayer (as opposed to publicly mandated prayer) are clearly mandated by the Gospel text . . . Bible scholars observe that early ...
Views: 673 - Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Curionym - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal God will write His Name in your forehead. You will bear the Curionym, or Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, in your forehead when you are sealed. Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord. When God writes His Name in your forehead you come in the Name of the Lord. ...
Views: 672 - The Age of Frogs (Part Thirty-Four) - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownCheck out Ms. Oberne’s work, “The Birth of Jesus and Beyond.” FREE to READ available on Apple…https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1550769993 Our world continued to shift and nothing stayed the same over these millions of years allowing Earth to develop, before the first signs of man arrived. ...
Views: 672 - The Anastasis Answer To Days Of Death - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will experience death by baptism. You will be baptized by the Holy Spirit too, so you will be resurrected from that death by anastasis. John the Baptist immersed people in water, and those who were immersed repented of their sins. John ushered in the era of ...
Views: 672 - The Age of Biologic Tribulation (Part Thirty-Six) - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownAround 170,000,000 ago, great evolutionary changes and adjustments were taking place over the entire face of the earth creating climatic change with great variations also incurred in the land plants. The seed plants first appeared, and they afforded a better food supply for the subsequently ...
Views: 671 - The Anamesic Middle Between The Bright Side And The Dark Side - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will be called to become anamesic--to stand in the gap between good and evil, light and darkness. You will gladly stand for the benefit of those in darkness, with your inner light shining. When God created the world He first created light. Darkness it seems ...
Views: 671 - True Religion (Part Seventeen) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownTrue religion, is there one? Sure, the Bible provides some kind of a framework to build upon, but that’s just it! To build upon! The Old Testament was based on a falsehood about the Universal Father as being a jealous God and we should worship him (out-of-fear). The New Testament focuses ...
Views: 671 - 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: 670 - Hail To The King! From The Diary of A Former Slave VII - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergI once watched a drunken man running down the street in the rain, weaving from one side to the other. When I asked him what he was doing, he responded, “I’m running through the raindrops!” I’m not drunk. I’m not even running. I can walk, even stand between the hailstones. They just won’t fall ...
Views: 669 - Athitheeswarar Temple, Vaniyambadi - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from AstroVed AstrologersAthitheeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Vaniyambadi Town, Vellore district, in the state of Tamilnadu. The temple is in Old Vaniyambadi and is believed to be more than 1000 years old. It is known as a Parihara Sthalam for people born under Punarvasu or Punarpoosam ...
Views: 667 - Free Vid: Differences Between Armageddon and Gog Magog Wars - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2022 from James LowranceJust as occurs with all Holy Bible doctrines, there are differences in how ministers and scholars interpret the timing and different aspects of 2 major prophetic wars. These are "The War of Armageddon and "The Gog-Magog War". Some Hebrew scholars state that in the Old Testament, the second war I ...
Views: 667 - Cosmic Sound Secret by Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swamiji - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Kumar Swamiji“The Western societies that doubted the validity of cosmic science are now amazed at its power. Medical scientists and doctors find it unbelievable that the diseases for which they have been unable to find a cure are being cured by the simple practice of Cosmic Sound Secrets. The powers of ...
Views: 665 - 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, ...
Views: 664 - Wedding in India - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2020 from umesh modiWedding in India and its various traditions are vast. They differ with the different regions of the country. This special social ceremony includes several elaborate rituals. The customs and rituals play a significant role in Indian marriages, be it a Hindu marriage ceremony or a Muslim marriage ...
Views: 663 - Who Is Jesus in Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2022 from Sohag ChadDo you really know Jesus? If you really do, then why aren't you teaching others so they can come to know Him also? Do really know Jesus? I will suggest that if you do, then you know His love for you and others. If you really love Jesus, you are going to want others to know about Him the way you ...
Views: 662 - The Transition from Supermind through Overmind to the Consciousness of Body-Life-Mind - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe start in our human way of mental understanding simply accepting what we believe to be the entirety of our existence as we experience it. We see the outer world, we see the interaction and relations between the various beings and vital forces at work in the world, and we experience the mental ...
Views: 661 - A Wholehearted Approach - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Shaun OlivierWe all have desires and dreams, when we think about them we feel excited or inspired, but for some that excitement seems to last for a short while and then it goes to rest again. We tend to dismiss it by saying "Ah what am I thinking, I can't do that" or "There's no time for that" or "I'm too ...
Views: 659 - The Study Partner - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergI recently took out a sefer – holy book – that I studied in the summer of 1980 in order to certify as a Shochet – a ritual slaughterer. I was surprised to find that it was a far more enjoyable study and challenge than the first time. The book is highly technical and my chavrusa, or study ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - My Big Ol' Muddy Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Heather MauelLast year, my wife Rose and I volunteered to take a crew of seven junior high kids, a big pile of presents, food and a Christmas tree to a needy family in East Austin. We left straight from church, so we were in our Sunday finest. That was my first mistake. We packed the tree and the food ...
Views: 656 - Visionary Aspect Of The Prophet Muhammad - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Umer FiazThe story is told that when Mohammad first began having his visionary experiences, he was intensely nervous and concerned that he might be under the effect of evil spirits ("djinn"). He confided in the one who would be his first convert, his "mother-wife" Khadija, the rich merchant-lady he had ...
Views: 656 - What Would Jesus Say? - by Submitted on May 19, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorLife is the opportunity to speak one great truth in the face of one great lie. It may seem that no one hears it. It may seem that nothing changes. But not to speak – that is the real sin.” — Joan Chittister, Journal, January 23 The Hierarchy of our Church continues to Dismiss Jesus’ own ...
Views: 656 - Chanting Gayatri Mantra Can Make You Invincible - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2019 from AstroVed AstrologersThe Gayatri mantra is a universal prayer that has come to us from the Vedas. It is addressed to the Transcendent and Immanent Divine named 'Savita,' meaning 'that from which all this is born.' The Mantra has three parts – Adoration, Meditation and Prayer. The first part praises the Divine. In ...
Views: 655 - 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: 655 - Misinterpreting Of Islam - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Umer FiazIslam is one of the most criticized religions in the world. History was quite never being kind with it. When terror unfolds in any part of the universe, believers of Islam are always the first suspect. And the sad thing about this is that Islam is an origin of Arabic word, that means peace. News ...
Views: 655 - The Geotype From The Form Of The Earth - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal it will be a geotype--in the shape of the earth ready to grow the seed. It is a geotype because it is like the earth ready to nourish the seed until it grows up and bears fruit. “This is the kingdom of God,” Jesus said, “as if a person should throw ...
Views: 655 - What You Don’t Want To Know About God! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockFrom the Bible, we learn all kinds of things about God. What we don’t know about God, however, are things like; what does He do on Sunday afternoons? Since we are created in His likeness, He must like the same things we do. Doesn’t that make sense? So, He must like football games! Go Packers! ...
Views: 654 - Only a Pebble in an Endless Sand (Part Eighteen) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownThe title doesn’t do justice in describing how tiny we are in such a vast expanse of the Cosmos. The following is what makes up outer space and believe me it is impossible to fathom. As a child I did imagine our universe and I’d get lost in it. But never could I possibly have imagined how ...
Views: 653 - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam and Muhammed - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam and Muhammed: Submitter: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, religions, Islam, Muhammad, religious tolerance, faith, beliefs, spirituality, Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 652 - How to make an Informed Decision while Buying 5-Mukhi Rudraksha - by Submitted on May 23, 2018 from Natural Therapy India5 mukhi rudraksha makes for 50 to 60% of the total production of rudraksha. So, one can easily gauge how popular they are actually are. They make for the most accessible rudraksha as well. Mahadev or Lord Shiva is the ruling God of the 5 Mukhi Rudraksha. It is believed that wearing his 5-faced ...
Views: 651 - Common Mistakes Committed On Pilgrimage - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from tauseef shahDua at Holy Kaaba: Numerous people have the idea that the first time that they ever set eyes on the Holy Kaaba, any Dua that they make will be answered immediately. This is not supported by Sahi Hadith. Kissing The Black Stone: The act of kissing the black stone is a beautiful Sunnah ...
Views: 649 - Some Famous Types of Hijab and Why Muslim Women Wear It - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2019 from saad sheikhHijab is introduced with numerous names most ordinarily known as shroud or headscarf that Muslim ladies wear to cover. Muslim ladies wear to covering called Hijab which is an Arabic word intends to "cover" or to disguise or avoid see. There is much more to the Islamic dress code for females ...
Views: 649 - 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: 649 - What resides within the Shadows of Church History? - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Margaret O'Connor“The fact that women were ordained for the first twelve hundred years of Christianity will surprise many people. It surprised me when I first discovered it”. The Hidden History of Women’s Ordination, by Gary Macy. The Truth is in Plain Sight Why then isn’t our hierarchy acknowledging this ...
Views: 649 - 5 Bible Verses to Make Your Spirit Soar - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Kistopher LangdonWe all have days when everything goes wrong, and we feel there’s nothing we can do to pull ourselves out of what seems to be a dark abyss. Times like these call for an all-encompassing wisdom that can only be found in the Holy Bible. The Holy Book is brimming with words of love meant to guide ...
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