Faith Articles

One of the most influential spiritual teachers of all time was Jesus of Nazareth. His teachings have inspired followers for the past two thousand years. His message of love and forgiveness has been shared on every continent and his words transcribed into numerous languages. And, each Sunday more people will be in attendance at a local house of worship than at all of the professional sporting events combined for an entire year! Yes. The life and teachings of Jesus have made an impact.r

A hurricane was on a collision course with Iberia Parish Louisiana. That was not uncommon. Numerous hurricanes have pummeled this portion of the Gulf Coast in the past. People in the low lying areas of Cypremort Point, Louisa and Weeks Island and moved further inland to evade the surge and flooding that would becoming that way. There was one road from New Iberia to the “Point” and if you waited to long that road would be under water and you would be unable to get away to higher ground.r

We are just days away from the new year. This is a very festive time of year just finishing up Christmas and Thanksgiving was just a few weeks prior to that. Though this is “happy time of year” I personally do not like the time between Thanksgiving and New years for two reasons: Dark and cold. To me the holiday season seems to be the darkest and coldest time of the entire year.

SYNOPSIS: 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 grief. Whatever favorable is happening in our life must always be attributed to the kindness of GOD. Similarly whatever unfavorable is happening in our life must always be taken as our sel

I believe that God is my Fathern and I am His child.nnI believe that I have right standing with Godn because of what Jesus has done,n not because of anything I do.nnI believe that Christ is with me,n whether or not I "feel" Him.nnI believe that my worth is intrinsicn because I am created in the image of God,n and Jesus died and rose for me.nnI believe that God is doing a good workn in and through me,n and that this day is part of it.nnI believe that when I confess and repent,

Father God thank you for your forgiveness today. Storms in my life daily give me a reason to pray. You Lord God are the giver of all good things, hearing from you daily with the positive instruction it brings. I look towards Heaven with a very watchful eye, please Jesus help me, I've forgotten how to cry. Life has many ways to get you down, open my ears Holy Spirit to hear what you're saying...a peaceful quiet sound. I feel like I've been praying my entire life. This pain, that problem, how am I going to do it, Lord I'm tired of all this strife.r

Out of places to run? Exhausted from the fear of tomorrow? Unable to sleep to restore your well being? Not finding relief from the new prescription? Listening to the doctor's diagnosis, but knowing in your heart they don't hold the answer. Continuing to work in a mind and body that want to quit. Hoping and praying that this hell, will soon end. Wanting to live, not wanting to meet God today...not in this battered condition. Wondering how much a mind can worry, how much can a body suffer, in the end, what was this ordeal really about?

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I don't know whose saying this was, but it sure struck a chord with me, 'consider the work of God: for who can make straight, which he made crooked?" Have you ever been so distraught you've said, I wish I'd never been born! If I'd know my life would unfold like this, I'd chosen not to be born. One problem...God and God alone plans the beginning of one's day, one's journey and one's span of existence.

Islam is a religion in view of values and tenets that are sited on every Muslim in the world. In any case, a Muslim's appreciation towards Islam, and subsequently one and only Allah, are deficient without the voyage to the Holy city of Makkah. This journey of making a trip to Makkah is known as the Hajj journey or the Umrah. In spite of the fact that both the devout journeys mean paying regard in individual to the Holy Almighty at the Holy city, there is a distinction of time

If you already trade the Forex market, this isn't new to you. Although, if you are a beginner, please bernaware that this is a common thing in Forex. For trading in any financial market you need a broker. As the Forex market isn't regulated, you havernto make a better due diligence to find a good broker than in any other financial market that isrnregulated like stocks, futures or options. I have encountered several things that you should avoid in a broker. All the criteria I'm going to referrnhave to be accomplished in order for you to have safety of funds.r

I have not lived my life honoring you as God. Have you ever stopped being God? Has my worrying ever made you less tolerant or more tolerant towards me? Has my self indulgence in any way changed your plan for my destiny? What prayers have ever touched your heart? Have my fears prevented my prayers from being heard? Faith the sized of a mustard seed. That's surely not very big...surely I must have that much faith. to live by fear is to no live by faith. Without faith I can't please you. Have I ever pleased you? I know I've certainly grieved you.

“I’ve failed, but I’m strong enough to have been able to turn this experience around. I’ve stumbled and faltered, but I’ve turned the bumps in my road into stepping-stones.” – Anonymous Failure is only failure if you perceive it to be. There is no failure when you turn the bumps in your road into stepping-stones. A stepping stone is symbolic of a positive movement forward; a step in the right direction. When you are able to embrace negative life experiences so m

Do you love God? How do you love God? Does your love for God seem to be 'lip service' or heartfelt love? Has God given you a reason to love him today? Does he need to do something miraculous to receive your love?

I'm able to get up from my bed today...Thank you Jesus! My closet is full of nice clothes...Praise you God! My shower has hot water to invigorate me into my morning schedule...God you are good! My kitchen table is ado ed with a wonderful breakfast...Thank you Jehovah Jireh! I've had money to keep gas in both my vehicles and their both running well...A Blessing from you Lord! My travel to work today was safe...Only by your hand Father! My legs and feet enable be to walk many miles daily and to climb ladders repeatedly...By your power Holy Spirit!r

Many of us desire the American dream; having our own home, a white picket fence, a gorgeous wife, 2.5 kids, and plenty of cash in the bank. Sounds great, right? Not exactly. Once this is achieved, now what? Oh, maybe a bigger house or a larger picket fence, more money in the bank and more toys! After all, as the late Malcolm Forbes of Forbes’ magazine once said, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” Wins what? More happiness, more joy and fulfillment? That is precisely the question.

Forgive your enemies although creating millions of Asian art seem to be easier than doing the former. This is very hard to do most especially if the damage and pain inflicted has been too much. Yet, it is said to forget your enemies. The logic behind is pretty simple. In this lifetime, it will just be either you and her or him will leave the earth earlier than expected. The caveat, however, is how to do so when the pain inflicted is still being triggered to surface by some p

Born on a very bright December night, born in this humble stable, humanity's treasure...the Way, the Truth and the Life. This Christ child was given to a world too blind to see, Jesus knew his destiny and he loved us that much...to die on Calvary for you and me. Mary and Joseph accepted their role in God's perfect plan, God would wrap himself in flesh and walk as Deity amongst man. From the moment he was born his life was in danger, this tiny, innocent child, born among livestock in a manger.r

Remember that little prayer of grace 'God is Great, God is Good, let us thank him for our food.' So basic, yes he is GREAT, beyond human comprehension...GREAT! Man is he good, good to you and good to me. Got a roof over your head, know where your next meal is coming from, is your mind and body well? If the answers are yes, know why? Because, God is GOOD! He's good, because he tolerates his creation to completely ignore him and he still loves and loves. When someone loves you like that...that's GOOD! He's good, because he sent you a means of Salvation in his Son Jesus.

The 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 Christmas and New Year gift special. Comfort is the need of every one; if it comes with style and fashion appeal, there is nothing like this. Many of us think that bedrooms are meant just f

Eric Clapton wrote 'If I Could Change The World.' John Mayer wrote 'Waiting On The World To Change.' Michael Jackson's wonderful song 'We Are The World' spoke volumes about how people coming together with a united purpose can indeed change the world. The puzzling question is...these artist are three powerhouses of the music industry and their music creations are crying out for change, they have money, fame, drugs, sex, but in their hearts they know what they really want is...change.

Sin...wrong, wrongdoing, evil, evildoing, badness, crime, offense, immorality. Has man somehow escaped from these descriptions? Has the lust of worldly things so blinded us? Lust...A strong or uncontrollable desire, especially for sexual pleasure, to desire eagerly. So captivated by selfish fulfillment that we wallow in our immorality and wear it like a badge of honor. Seeking the pleasures of man other than those unto God.

As a physician and a parent I'm keenly aware that there are certain conversations that a parent never wants to have with the medical team caring for their newborn. As a life coach I believe that within each of us is the capacity to face the truth. Deciding to pursue a career in medicine is about curing people, helping people, and making a difference in patients' lives. In the early years, it is not completely understood that the role of a doctor also includes giving unwanted

I 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 her for many years, even before we met one another. And since we conceived, we communicated with her in the womb just as we talk with someone we could see. Sometimes, Azadeh came to us like a

Praise you Lord God, yes it's me, do you remember my voice? Have you been able to see? What nerve have I to ask for a single thing to straighten out this screwed up life, to take me back under your wing? It's been years Dear God and where have I been...living it up, wallowing in sin. I laid down each night and never gave you a second thought, forgetting Calvary and the suffering that it brought. Yes, Lord, it's me, down on my luck again, down on bended knee. How strange it feels to enter and ask once again, please, Lord, be my deliverer, be my friend.

No book that is claimed by people in million years that is holy can be a hoax. These are not like wall paintings that can just be created by the creative geniuses. The stories may be seen as others as fantasies because many could not fathom its symbolism. And no one can really disce its reality and its true interpretation not unless they see the stories happening or have witnessed its realization. The books of the wise as of the philosophers, sages, visionaries cannot be und

God 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 disce 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, majestically! He knows what we feel and from our thoughts and emotion and from the situation we are in, He will address us. And you will know how personal the message is once it is sent. Preaching, no

Life is a bed of roses and as what roses have, they’ve got thorns. It is the rough and unpolished in a wall painting that creates a dramatic effect on the art. As people say, in life we need to take the good and the bad. As we grow older, we realize how God loves us and justice shall prevail in every circumstance in our lives. This too shall pass! This is how we console ourselves when faced with ugly situations. Mishaps are normal in our lives. We do not blame God for the ba

In everyday life, we often come across words like ‘knowledge,’ ‘wisdom’ and ‘common sense.’ But what exactly do these words mean? Let us explore! Knowledge:rnIn a broad sense of the term, knowledge refers to the theoretical or practical understanding of any subject. There are many types of knowledge. There is worldly knowledge that helps navigate the day-to-day life. Then there is technical knowledge which comes from a deep study of any subject. For example, docto

rnIn “Meditations on First Philosophy,” Descartes set out to determine how and if we can distinguish false beliefs from true knowledge. He began by noting that there is theoretically no limit to how wrong we could be, because, God could deliberately deceive us about even the most seemingly self-evident matters. People were uncomfortable speaking of God as a deceiver, so Descartes’ conceit has become known as the Evil Genius. The Evil Genius is determined to have us embr

40 Days to a Better Me: Day 11-Welcome Diversity “Paw-Paw, you white.” These were the words of my two year old granddaughter spoken directly to me eye ball to eye ball. Well, she was seated her car seat and I was making eye contact with her via my rear view mirror. Anyway, the statement made me stop to figure out what she was saying.r

To forgive is not an easy task. It is creating a wall painting out of sculpture. People ask for justice. Yet justice in human hands can be very damaging because the villains have a way to combat justice and turnaround situation. And before you seek for justice, the guilty knows how to damage us or to lead us to hell or to situations that will serve his own agenda. But despite mind-conditioning façade or the heavy shielded mask to turn around situation, God sees the heart. Go

Sanctification. A long word for a long process. nnOnce, a friend I was discipling asked me, "What does it mean to be sanctified?" I took a deep breath, and said, "Well . . . !"nnYou can talk about positional sanctification, that the moment you accept Christ as your Savior, you are sanctified: set apart in the family of God. You can go on to experiential sanctification, that is, growing as a Christian to become more and more like Christ in our daily lives. You can finish up wi

It's so easy to remain where we are comfortable. Our rounds of church, work, friends, and family are reassuring, pleasant, and peaceful. But Paul urges us in Romans 12:16 to get out of the comfort zone where we talk and interact with people "just like us" day after day. He urges us to "associate with the lowly." Associate with the lowly. Why would Paul find this point important enough to include in the magnificent litany that makes up Romans 12? Consider these seven powerful

The Walk of FaithnBy Lissette RiosnEdited by Patricia BecknIt was an absolutely heart breaking moment in my life. Between crying inconsolably, praying, and giving thanks for the next step, it seemed that I would never finish unpacking all the boxes. I was settling in to my cousin’s apartment after a break up with my soul mate. This was more than just the breakup of a relationship. This was the crumbling of a home and a business. It meant leaving everything behind and st

Reading articles of faith can help when you find yourself in a rut. Keep reading for how you can benefit from reading articles of faith. Science points to the idea that spirituality is a path to self-improvement . This is because of the fact that many spiritual texts are complete with doctrines that inherently aim to make us better people. Giving up drinking, deciding to make huge lifestyle changes, or aiming to be more truthful in life are all ways in which we aim to recode

Jeremiah 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 Coronavirus, fear of other current day hypothetical situations that they hear about on the news, and even fear of the future. It is obviously important to do our best to care for our own

“But what human judgment outweighs the commandments of God on the scales of opinion? What “person of God” would ever say, “Well, yeah, God forbids it, but I think it’s okay?”[1] ~ Dr. Laurence B. Brown, MDrnAuthor of The Eighth Scroll, MisGod’ed, God’ed, and Bearing True Witness You can’t say, “I think the earth is square” when there is an established fact that the earth is spherical. You can’t say “I think Switzerland and Swaziland are neighboring c

Have you ever noticed that every challenge also contains a blessing in disguise? If not, you may not have been looking closely enough! It’s true that challenges often seem like inconveniences when they get in the way of something you want. When you’re working toward goals that are ...

One of my memories as a child was the time when I was about five years old and saw someone pointing a gun at my dad. It’s funny that I knew in my heart that my dad would be ok. Normally, a child would be terrified in that situation. n You are probably wondering why my dad would have a ...

Technology has certainly taken over our lives in the last 20 years. We walk around with phones because we’re afraid to miss a call. And those phones have become little computers because we’re afraid to miss some information. We’ve got portable DVD players and portable TVs in our cars because we’re afraid of our kids arguing with each other. rnWe’ve got seminars on iPods because we’re afraid of “wasting” a moment of “down” time. Here are 5 ways to disconnec

Chinese New Year 2012 is one of the most popular Chinese celebrations of the year 2012 and it is not a spiritual event. Chinese New Year initiates with the new moon on the first day of the New Year and ends on the full moon of fifteen days soon after. The Chinese New Year celebration extends to different nations when the Chinese started to move around to other countries. It also signifies the beginning of the spring season so people also called it the Spring Festivals. This i

Bank holidays are the days when the law needs that bank to be closed. There are various types of bank and public holidays celebrated in different parts of the world. Christmas Day and Good Friday are called public holidays. Though, many workers are specified time off work on bank holidays. The maximum number of constitutional paid holiday you can be entitled to is 28 days in one leave year. This concerns even if you work more than five day a week.rnIn different places, the fi

The year 2020, sigh! What a year has it been? Did anyone of us, even in our wildest dream even think about it? We are sure no! Well the year 2020 has literally changed everything! There is not a single person who can say that he or he has not been affected by it in some way or the other. For some this year has been mundane, slow and boring while for some it has been life-changing- we are talking about those who have witnessed a severe and life-threatening form of COVID-19 or

rn Diwali, the festival of lights is fast approaching and there is already a sense of excitement, hope and euphoria amongst the people of India. It is also called 'Festival of Lights' as people illuminate candles, 'diyas' on this day and celebrate the victory of good over wicked powers. The day is celebrated in throughout the world, where in Nepal it is called 'Tihar' and 'Swanti'. Diwali is also originated as the harvest day where it is considered as the last harvest time of

If you are thinking about forgiving someone, be encouraged because it is the first step in healing your pain. At the same time, do not be discouraged if your offender rejects your attempts to reconcile and forgive. Unwelcoming responses may be a harsh reality. My brother is in his 40’s and never met his father. Like most men in this position, he’s had a desire to try to locate him and reconcile. He feels he’s already forgiven his father for abandoning him, but he still

If you open yourself to receive, the Universe will provide you with everything that you need. This includes faith. As I say in my book Just Give Your Head a Shake: “I knew by the time I was a teenager that I had an innate ability to analyze human behavior. I could tell when people were not being ‘real’ in spite of how they projected themselves to the world. But I didn’t know what to do with it until I opened my mind to receive direction from the Universe.” Here are some tips

Why is it so hard to forgive someone? Why does forgiveness hurt so much and seem impossible sometimes? Forgiveness is hard and seems impossible when you try to do it your way and expect situations to mend in your time. When I think back to a time when I was so upset I found it difficult to forgive someone, I know it was my ego at work. How dare someone treat me that way, hurt me, betray me, or judge me? Yes, it was all about me and what was done to me and what was owed to me.

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: rnHow did all living things start to be here on this Earth? rnOf what exact origin is the Heavens and the Earth and the Sun and the Moon and the Stars? rnDid Humans and every Earthling thing get here by Sudden, by Creation, or by Evolution? rnWhy do we even have Parents; Grand-parents, and Great-Grand-parents? rnWhy do we Humans die?rnAnd By the way, Who Truly is God? rnWhat is the Exact meaning of Godhood?.rnNow, shall we just Pause and

Every Hindu festival and ritual has a story behind it. They are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm, along with having a strong scientific, historical and thoughtful basis attached with it. All these attributes combine and create a reason to celebrate a festival or perform a ritual. These customs are made to lead an individual on a spiritual path where they can experience complete psychological balance, rejuvenation and relaxation. The dates of the Maha Kumbha are determined