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Different Religious Expressions With Figurines By : Victor Epand Figurines are sometimes used for religious expression or representation. Christian, Catholic, Buddhist, and Jewish faiths can be recognized because of certain symbols or figures Who Is God and What Are His Characteristics By : Daniel Millions God can be many things to many people and this article will talk about some of them. Add Daily Bible Study To Your Life By : Daniel Millions Praying and practicing the word will help lead your life on a happier more fulfilling journey. What Is Incense And How It Can Help You By : Victor Epand This article explains what incense is. It briefly describes the historical usage of incense by various cultures and how incense can be used by people to alter consciousness through the sense of smell. Christian Business Opportunities Online By : Obinna Heche Today there is a huge market for religious items and advice. The public long for answers to some profound questions and are willing to pay if the advice is good and honest. It may sound ironic but making money promoting christian principles is a very real possibility. Effective and Simple Method for Inviting Enlightenment By : This article discusses a simple method that time and again works to invite enlightenment experiences and glimpses of what lies beyond the ordinary mind. Healthy Lifestyles, Ancient Religions - Buddha, Aristotle, Alexander the Great By : Derek Dashwood Alexander the Great had been taught by Aristotle, who had been convinced on his death bed by Socrates, that a good life well lived earned one an afterlife to look forward to from a loving God, 350 years Before Christ. Antique History Books - Happiness Now A Science By : Derek Dashwood Antique history books talk about the pursuit of happiness by so many great and ordinary people through history.It has all been written before,but now the top eight ways have been measured. Gemstones, Superstitions and Mystical Power By : Mitch Endick Since the beginning of recorded history, precious stones and gems have been held in great regard. Ancient peoples have been putting jewels on monuments, jewelry, caskets, and many other places. Today, as in ancient times, people have been putting more than just monetary value on gemstones. The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls By : Burl Collins This article describes how the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered Relying On Faith To Carry Us Through By : Jim Brown Every time a parent visits their son in jail they are relying on Faith to keep their child safe from harm. The Heart Of The Earth: An Emerging Reality By : Julie Redstone There is a heart that beats at the center of the world, and it is the heart of humanity's Divine origin and the heart of God as well. This heart suffers with all who suffer. It feels cold with all who are without shelter. It rejoices with those who have found their way home, and it is saddened by the loss of hope that occurs when injustice prevails and cruelty seems to be the norm. This heart that is the heart of the world is also the collective heart of humanity, and it ... The Weeping Of The Earth For Her Children: A Planetary Prayer For Light By : Julie Redstone "Four years after the US-led invasion, the ICRC says the conflict is inflicting immense suffering, and calls for greater protection of civilians…Women found it "simply unbearable" to confront their children with the (dead bodies) morning after morning as they tried to take them to school… The Red Cross says every aspect of life in Iraq is getting worse - a trip to the market has become a matter of life and death." Iraqis Face 'Immense' Suffering BBC World News Online – Ap... Soul Relationships And Physical Relationships By : Julie Redstone Those we are close to are related to us in complex ways, historically, biologically, and in terms of soul-connection. Yet often, what outpictures on the level of the physical, does not reflect the intensity and meaningfulness of the soul connection that has brought us into proximity with another, whether for a few moments or for a lifetime. Where the bond is strong and one of commitment, we tend to assume that there is a deeper connection. However, what is actually tru... The Great Spiritual Awakening Of The Earth By : Julie Redstone There comes a time in the life of a people, when what has gone before must give way to the new, and what has been thought of as a way of life and a standard for defining the normalcy of days, must adapt itself to a new current of light and life that now enters the picture. Such is the time for America today and, indeed, for the world, for the old ways of doing things are about to give way before a new consciousness that shall envelop both the nation and the world. This new ... Understanding And Riches By : Kurt Green “A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.” Psalm 49:20 I have made a challenge to myself. Every time I hand money to someone, swipe a card, or write a check, I am going to say out loud “this is Gods money”. Every time I receive money, I am going to do likewise. Why? Because this is the truth and I along with everyone else need to hear it. This is the “understanding” that Psalm 49:20 is talking about. Gaining wealth for any p... The Rapture By : Britt Gillette In the near future, an unprecedented event of worldwide significance will take place. Jesus Christ will return. In fact, he will return twice. The first time secretly; the second time so that all eyes can see him. The first instance is known as “the rapture,” and it is the blessed hope of all true Christians. Immediately proceeding the seven year period of the Tribulation, Jesus will return for all those who have placed their faith in Him. They will be transformed in ... The Power Of Obedience By : Ericka Jackson Remember that time your mother warned you not to keep playing with fire and when you chose not to listen, you found out just how much it hurt? You then learned to listen to your mother more often. Just as this dynamic occurs in the natural world, it also occurs in the spiritual realm. God whispers to us everyday and it is not enough to listen, you must be obedient. Listen to your inner urgings because they are The Holy Spirit trying to tell you something. Learn to recognize y... Miracle Or More? By : Verona Raymond For quite some time I have been trying to get my son to understand Christianity ever since I was saved. Unfortunately, when I was younger and raising him I thought I was saved, but I really wasn’t. My examples probably weren’t the best and I didn’t understand the true meaning of being saved until after my son had moved out on his own. We attended church in his childhood, and went through the motions not realizing that they were the most influential years back then. His... Can We Take Church Multiplication Too Far? By : George Patterson Now that the term 'church multiplication' (CM) has become accepted in mission circles, is there a danger of it becoming a superficial fad? We must never see it as a ministry by itself or our motivating strategy. The Bible does not mention the term. What Scripture does reveal is that where the apostles and their mentees made disciples the way Jesus said to, churches reproduced. History shows the same. And that's as far as we should take it. In all my Perspectives classes o... All Of It By : Kurt Green Last year I attended a conference called the Mindset Mentoring Conference, where a gentleman named Arch Bonnema spoke. He was talking about what God has taught him about giving. Mr. Bonnema and his wife felt the Lord lead them to increase their monthly giving and time substantially. They had just started a new business, and it wasn’t the best idea to give more according to the worlds standards. They made the commitment to give anyway. Over the next five years, they went ... Spirituality Information - The Blind Man And The Elephant By : Vishwriter "I want to clarify one important thing to you today" said my spiritual master... "Dont confuse information with knowledge . What you see and hear everyday in the television,newspapers,or in chatting with your friends, colleagues and family members is information, opinions and perhaps even facts. But knowledge is something totally different. It is complete in itself. He went on to say .... "Ordinary minds feed on Information. Extraordinary ones have thirst for Knowledge.... The Easter Basket Of Yesterday And Today By : Michelle Bery With the arrival of spring comes the celebration of the Easter holiday – a time of significant religious remembrance and seasonal celebration. As part of Easter – whether you celebrate it religiously or not – children are visited by the Easter bunny, a mythical figure that delivers baskets of chocolates and treats to be found on Easter morning. The Easter basket, therefore, is an object that is integral to celebrating Easter with children – a symbol of the holiday that has en... Work Ethics, My Foot ! - Spirituality Information By : Vishwriter People talk about work ethics. Today i had an interesting gentlemen visit me at my office. He was fuming. He was a very religious person and he was annoyed of the fact that a charming girl in her twenty's wearing tight jeans was reading the sacred book of Bhagavad Gita in the same bus in which he traveled . "How can she touch this book of Ramayana wearing tight jeans and T-shirt...." he roared... I admired this gentlemen for all the work he was doing but i was surprised at... The Four Gentlemen Who Created A Beautiful World - Spirituality Information By : Four gentlemen visited me in my office.They came to say goodbye to me. They did not want to be part of this world.. They blamed me for their departure from this world... "It is a shame that individuals like you are forcing us to leave this world. We came here with a noble intention but it seems that you are not interested in us at all . You will suffer all along your life Vish. We curse you......" " Go to Hell" I said. I have been doing my duty to the best of my abilities ... Violence In Virginia And The Time We Are In - A Spiritual Perspective By : Julie Redstone There is to be a time in the earth's future when all that has been promised shall be revealed. This time is rapidly approaching, and the turbulence and catastrophe in terms of human life that is witnessed on the earth today shall pass into a new day of peace and an end to conflict. This new day cannot come about without the birth pains that are produced by purification and by the releasing of all that stands in the way of advancing light. However, in the presence of this w... Global Purification: The Separation Of Light And Darkness By : Julie Redstone Today, we are immersed in a process of planetary change taking place on the world stage behind events that are often in the news. This process of global purification has, as its goal, the eradication of those areas of darkness within the collective consciousness that are the cause of separation, division, and enmity, both from one another and from the sacred life that God would have us live. The purpose of this transformation and its aim is the replacement of these attitudes... The Capacity For Discernment - Linking Spiritual Practice And Political Observation By : Julie Redstone There is a need for souls today to understand how to apply principles of spiritual awareness to every aspect of life including political perceptions and choices and the observation of the political arena in general. In this way, what has been a compartmentalized spiritual life can remove itself from the more protected corner of our awareness, to inform all areas of choice and decision that we make, from the most lofty to the most mundane. Within this view, to be a spiri... Sharing Christ: An Effective 3-Step Method By : Mike Fletcher Ask any pastor what the most frustrating part of his job is and he'll tell you it's getting the entire church to participate in evangelism. For some reason, most Christians think that only ordained clergy or professionals can share the Good News. They even have a cliched old saying about it: Evangelism, they say, is for those paid to be good, not for those who are good for nothing. However, the real truth of the matter is this: Evangelism - sharing the redemptive story ... Hinduism- The Basic Ideas By : CD Mohatta Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Mahabharata was written more than 5000 years back. The Hindus call God as Brahman. Brahman is our soul. Brahman makes the whole world. There is nothing but Brahman in the world according to Hinduism. We do not see our true nature because of Maya. The goal is to break the curtain of Maya and see the self. Guru helps in doing that. The foundation of Hinduism is non-dualism. God is same as we are. God shows himself as thi... The Foundation For Your Calling By : Raquel Soto Scripture reference: And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Matthew 10 verse 7 and 8 As I continue to work with women from around the world, the one unifying question they have is, “What am I called to do?” Knowing our purpose is what drives us to have a full and exciting life. Our purpose for living produces the vision to carry it out. It cal... What Does It Mean To Be Spiritual? By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. You go to church every Sunday and you say your prayers every day. Does this mean you are a spiritual person? No. You practice yoga and meditate every day. Does this mean you are a spiritual person? No. You belong to spiritual group and are devoted to following the teachings of the group. Does this mean you are a spiritual person? No. What, then, does it mean to be a spiritual person? Being a spiritual person is synonymous with being a person whose highest... Prayers - How They Work? By : CD Mohatta Prayers have been talked about since many centuries. Every time, someone falls in a trouble, he/she wants to pray. But many people complain that their prayers are not getting answered. People of every religion believe in prayers. Internet is full of websites that have prayer requests. A prayer is asking the God what ever we want. In ordinary life we ask people what we want. Similarly in a prayer we ask God what we want. But since God is invisible we do not know his response t... Who Said Religion And Politics Don’t Mix? By : Edrea Davis Atlanta, GA – After generating a buzz on the streets and capturing the attention of prison inmates with the novel “SnitchCraft”, author Edrea Davis is sure to cause a stir in the ‘urban lit’ scene with the upcoming release of “Who Said Religion and Politics Don’t Mix? A guide to the spiritual and political imagery in the urban novel SnitchCraft.” Davis enlisted the expertise of Dr. Zeddie Scott, Felicia M. Davis, and Rev. E Randel T. Osburn, for a detailed discussion of the s... Spiritual Awakening: The Opening Of The Way By : Julie Redstone The arrival of a new level of spiritual awareness can be as gentle as a slight breeze, in fact, almost beneath the level of our noticing. It can come as a perception of what is not, rather than what is. For example, a pain in the heart that has been there for a long time can suddenly feel like it is off in the distance. Or a sense of anxiety that has traveled with us for a long time can suddenly be missing. The absence of what has been can be a signal, as much as anything ... The Fascination With Celebrity: A Spiritual View By : Julie Redstone Our daily lives are filled with multiple choices that determine what we do. We could choose to spend our time learning about the advances that science has made in discerning what is happening with our oceans and glaciers as a result of global warming; or in the prediction of weather patterns; or in the discovery of genetic coding for a variety of diseases; or in the expanding view of space that lies beyond our own galaxy. We could learn another language, since most Am... Yama And Niyama By : Bruce Boyd Yama and Niyama, the misunderstood yoga I think nothing about yoga could be more sadly misunderstood than the principles of Yama and Niyama. As you may already know, according to an ancient and widely accepted system set down by the yogi Pantanjali, there are 8 "limbs" (astanga) of yoga, which are arranged in an order suggesting that they might be steps towards the ultimate goal of union with God. Considering that the translation of the sanskrit word "yoga" is "union", tha... The "Secret" Making A Splash By : Alden Morrison The book and the cd are making a great impact on people in network marketing, other people and the television talk shows. But believe me it is nothing new, in fact very old and just re-written and re-written well and the video is great,it just goes to show you what you can do with imagination. The secret was also told by Earl Nightingale in his book and cd "The Strangest Secret" Sales people in the 1950's and 60's lived by it. But Earl Nightingale was truthful about ... Simple Ways To Share Christ With Children By : Chanda Stegall As Christian parents, one of the most important duties that we have is to teach our children about the Lord. This is an awesome responsibility. It can also seem like an overwhelming responsibility. But Praise God - our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom has built four teachable moments into our day that can help us to share His word with our children in bite-sized, manageable chunks. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says: “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your... Follow The Man! By : Rick Josey Where do you go for spiritual truth? To a Baptist church? A Methodist congregation? Should you attend an Episcopal or Catholic sanctuary? Or perhaps you should join a parachurch or one of those huge mega-churches. They have great pastors, right? Hey, just who are you following anyway? When I was in college one of my professors said the Bible is full of errors. He even showed us a “contradiction” in the book of Galatians. This was very upsetting, since I had been tau... A Season Of Revelation By : Raquel Soto Foundational text: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 KJV As I was seeking the Lord on what to share with you this month, I clearly heard the Jeremiah 33:3. I honestly couldn’t remember what it was, so I looked it up. There are so many great things happening in the ministry. I do not have the time now to tell you all of it, but I have had the chance to pray for people for many people the las... A Time Of New Beginnings By : Julie Redstone The way of the world has, until now, been categorized as being opposed to the 'way of Spirit', and it has been said, correctly, with reference to the ego and the Spirit, that "ye cannot serve two masters." But the union of the two worlds is rapidly approaching, and in this union there will no longer be two masters to serve, but only one – the God within and the God without, for these two are but two parts of one unified whole. The God within is the Divine essence of being t... Through Death Into Light By : Julie Redstone This is a true story of beings and energies, and the passage after death into greater light. Some of it is metaphor, but the overall principles of ascendance are not. The character of the ancient one has a place in the hierarchy of light, and the blessings offered and help given to the departed are very real. ---------------- At the edge of the Garden of Eden, at a place not far from where the wilderness meets the cultivated landscape of fruit trees and flowers, stands ... One World: The Movement Toward Unity By : Julie Redstone The achievement of unity on a global level cannot happen until the supreme value of love is made known to the hearts of people everywhere. This cannot occur as an idea, but must happen as an experience of truth that speaks to the inner knowing, changing a person into one who cannot help but be loving because nothing else seems real, and therefore nothing else is possible. From the place in which we stand today, such a consciousness may seem far away, and yet it is but a sli... An End To Shame: The Journey Of The Soul By : Julie Redstone The presence of shame is a reflection of one thing more than any other – the loss of connection with the deeper layers of self so that one's self-perception becomes based on something less real rather than on something that is more real. Shame is an expression of disconnection from the soul. It is an experience of that disconnection. For even if mistakes have been made or behaviors exhibited that were less than what we would presently wish, these behaviors and mistakes d... The Path Of The Heart By : Julie Redstone The path of the heart is not a spiritual technique or way, it is life itself leading each of us to a greater understanding and experience of what love is and what it is not. It is the passage of time and the movement through space that weaves itself into a deepening of wisdom, not just for the learned or the spiritually inclined, but for the many – for those who are just 'living their lives' as well as for those who are on a conscious spiritual path. In every way, all of t... Why The World Cannot Wait By : Julie Redstone The world cannot wait for each of us to become part of its planetary body in consciousness as well as in truth. It cannot wait, because the choices we make for consciousness are no longer simply our own, but affect every other being on the planet. This occurs because the phenomenon of light present on the earth today makes each choice of ours more powerful in its effects, more far-reaching in its consequences, and there is no longer a way of any single person remaining trul... Bar Mitzvah: From Boy To Man By : Gabriel Adams In Judaism, a boy takes on the responsibilities of an adult in the Jewish community at the age of thirteen. As an observance of this occasion, a ceremony is held often followed by a celebration. Now days, this ceremony and celebration are often mistakenly referred to as a Bar Mitzvah. The Bar Mitzvah is not the event but the boy the event is being held in honor of. The word 'bar' is Hebrew for son and 'mitzvah' is the word for commandment. Thus, at thirteen, a boy become... What Do You Know? By : Ora Stearns Smith One of the things that I admire so much about One of the things that I admire so much about the Lord Jesus Christ is that, He was a masterful strategist! And one of the most powerful strategies that He walked in and exercised with such authority was, He Knew Who He Was! What a powerful position of strength and authority: Knowing Who You Are! Jesus always operated from a position of knowing. Jesus knew Who He was. He knew where He came from, and He knew where He was going. ... You Were Created With Dignity And Worth By : Cheryl Ott God did not desire mechanical robots that would involuntarily and without emotion follow His commands. Instead, God passionately desires living souls on whom He can lavish His love, and with whom He can enjoy a meaningful, intimate relationship. God desires relationship with human beings. He wants friendship. He longs for a deep heart connect. For this purpose He created you. What would dignify His love? How would you know His love was genuine? In order for His love to ... Get Addicted To Love By : Raquel Soto Foundational Text: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:37-40 KJV Love. It will be all the rage this month, with the chocolate and flower ads bombarding us from all directions. Ads trying to convince me... The Sacred Practice Of Opening The Heart By : Julie Redstone There is, within each of us, a heart that is much larger than ordinary human affairs would normally reveal, a heart that can embrace the world because it overflows with love. This heart has not been touched by the pains and disturbances of childhood, nor the traumas or losses that may have come about since then. This heart does not need to be fed by public approval or by the temporary currents of popularity or fame. It does not need these things, because the source of its lov... When Our Prayers Go Unanswered By : Mike Fletcher I don’t think there has ever been a group of people who were more disappointed than the eleven apostles who watched Jesus Christ die on a cross on Cavalry. These eleven men had been with him for three years. They had staked their whole lives on Him. They had forsaken homes and jobs and families and invested their whole lives in his promises and plan and there they were, standing on that windswept hill outside Jerusalem, watching the man they loved and believed in... die a ... One Message Runs Through All Faiths By : Spiritual Now Editors It is only at the human level that we make divisions A desktop or laptop can connect us instantly to vast knowledge sources. A computer can link us to the news, stock reports, airline bookings, shopping, medical breakthroughs, and information in almost every other sphere of knowledge. The information connectedness that we experience with computers is a small sample of the potent connections we can make with our empowered soul. The empowered soul experiences universal co... 1948: Israel Fulfills Bible Prophecies By : Britt Gillette Prior to 1948, Israel last existed as an independent nation in 606 B.C. when the first captives of Israel were taken by Nebuchadnezzar. The destruction of Israel at the hands of the Babylonians was completed in 587 B.C. with the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. For 70 biblical years (approximately 69 years on the Gregorian calendar), the Jewish people were held as captives in Babylon. In 537 B.C., the Persian King Cyrus conquered Babylon and issued a decree for the Je... Revealed: The Hidden Mystery Of Love, Romance, Weddings And You By : Cheryl Ott Most of us have read enchanted fairy tales or watched animated movies like Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. These stories and others seem to reveal something intrinsic about our own hearts. We are fascinated with beauty. We are exhilarated by romance. We are enamored with the lives of royalty. Any idea why? There’s Something Magical About Love, Romance And Weddings Sure there’s the promise of bliss and living “happily ever after”. Oh, it sounds wonderful! Bu... Empowered By Confidence: You Are Loved By God Even In Your Weakness By : Cheryl Ott For 6 months during my prayer time, I was in deep anguish over my sin, my weaknesses, and my failures. I would groan in agony. Why? Because, the things I desperately did not want to do were the very things I found myself doing. And, the things I sincerely wanted to do I felt powerless to accomplish. I felt like a hopeless hypocrite. I feared that God was weary of my coming to Him again and again with the same issues. I hated my sin. I despised my weaknesses. I mourned my f... Where To Wear Christian Jewelry By : Mike Fletcher Christian jewelry is one of the hottest new trends sweeping churches as men and women of all ages realize that lifestyle evangelism includes the way we present ourselves to the world. Wearing Christian jewelry like Christian rings, Christian bracelets and Christian necklaces are powerfully effective ways to share our faith in Christ. Jesus commands all believers to go into all the world and tell others about him. And while there are many places and situations that make it ... The Christic Seed By : Julie Redstone Buried within each individual consciousness is the Christic seed – that aspect of the Christ-consciousness that is God's love, fully present within the center of being to be called upon when the embodied self is ready to allow love to expand and separation to be erased from awareness. This seed of truth is the knowledge that all are held within a universal context of infinite love that lies at the heart of Creation. It is based on the disappearance of what has been historic... Holding The Light: The Present Nature Of Global Purification By : Julie Redstone Today, we are witnesses to things that seem unexplainable to the heart or conscience - the violence and widespread chaos and death in Iraq being among the most central. We see things being done to human beings through the agency of other human beings that create shock and disbelief. The knowledge of purification at work brings some sense to the picture, but can't entirely ease the heart's pain or the suffering brought about by human decisions in which another way could have... Living As A Soul By : Julie Redstone For each of us, to be a ‘self’ means something very personal, very different from every other. And yet there are commonalities. Throughout history, we have defined ourselves in terms of our bodily experiences and the characteristic ways in which we respond to life – our typical feelings, thoughts, and desires. This is what it has meant to be human and to be an ‘I’. Now, however, due to the presence of greater spiritual light on the earth, we have the opportunity to begin to... Waiting As A Spiritual Practice By : Julie Redstone The capacity to wait, despite its very ordinariness, can be a profound spiritual tool with which to dismantle the needs and pressures of both our ego and will. Important in this is the kind of waiting that takes place, for there are many kinds, and not all of them are capable of releasing the ego in a way that is beneficial to spiritual growth. The kind of waiting that is transformative is based on the capacity for surrendering our desire to have things be the way our smal... Who Is Jesus? By : Britt Gillette Jesus of Nazareth was born in Bethlehem during the reign of Augustus, the 1st Roman Emperor. He is the only individual in human history to fulfill all the known prophecies of the first coming of the Jewish Messiah as outlined in the Old Testament. Jesus is the only human to live a sinless life, and the Bible reveals him to be God in the flesh. Jesus clearly illustrated this point while speaking with his disciples: “Philip said, ‘Lord, show us the Father and we will be sati... Sharing Your Christian Faith On A College Campus By : Jeff Wend It's not always easy to be a Christian on a largely secular college campus. There are pressures from all around to agree to the politically correct secular world. From the posters other student hang up in their dorm rooms, to the clothes people wear and to the music they listen too, there are a lot osf messages out there. Luckily, there are ways to express your faith and still be cool, A great way to express your faith in your dorm or apartment is to hang some cool Chri... The Key To Fulfilling Your New Year’s Resolutions By : Raquel Soto In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…. John 1:1 As we close up the month, I was thinking about all the resolutions we make for the year. So many promises, very seldom kept! As I was praying about what to share with you this week, I woke up with our foundational text ringing in my spirit. You might think, oh, I’ve heard all this before. So why haven’t you kept your resolutions all these years then? Could it be you need yet anothe... Catholicism: The Widespread Belief In Jesus Christ By : Susan Esterbill Catholicism is a general term referring to various things depending on the context to which the word is used. Despite the myriad of meanings associated with it, Catholicism is known to be that which encompasses the Catholic faith, its believers and its followers. Variety A number of diverse groups are under this faith, although there are also variations in their ways and beliefs. Included in this list would be major groups, under apostolic succession who consider themse... There Is No Such Thing As Failure By : Julie Redstone No matter what kind of limitations we live with or create, the labeling of these as failure diminishes the intrinsic respect that needs to be given not just to the outcome of our efforts to improve ourselves and change our lives, but also to the ways in which we strive to overcome what stands in the way. The process of overcoming limitation is a spiritual practice in itself, worthy of respect and dignity, worthy of being viewed as an essential part of the journey toward great... Using Christian T-shirts To Reach The Culture By : Mike Fletcher We live in a culture in which slogans and sayings appear all around us. And T-shirts are probably one of the biggest marketing tools ever invented. There’s no reason Christians shouldn’t be part of this marketing trend with Christian T-Shirts. After all, we're in the marketing business. Christ followers are commanded by Jesus to take the message of the Gospel to the whole world. Call it what you want... witnessing, evangelizing, sharing your testimony. It's all marketin... Becoming Light: The Sacred Practice Of Alignment By : Julie Redstone In the language of light, and with the understanding that life is filled with the mystery of seen and unseen worlds, ‘alignment’ is a practice which allows us to participate in the greater life of the spiritual universe by reaching toward the higher dimensions of light and by bringing light through from these dimensions into the physical reality in which we live. As we do this, we become more able to commune with God’s love, light, and truth and more able to experience oursel... Healing Into Light: The Purification Of Individuals And Of The Earth By : Julie Redstone Today, many people on the planet are in need of healing and are suffering through difficult times - some physically, some emotionally, some due to what appear to be external circumstances. In reality, the earth itself is undergoing a global purification which is causing many to experience an upsurge of both emotional and physical difficulties. We are not yet accustomed to thinking of everything that is physical as having a spiritual root, and yet this is what is taking place ... Planetary Ascension By : Julie Redstone The earth is going through an ascension at this time into a higher vibration and dimensional awareness. What this means is that she is joining her physical body with the higher frequencies of light so that she can participate in the galactic harmonic of spiritual light in an entirely new way. This harmonic is one that pervades the illuminated planets of light and it is one that the earth has been waiting to arrive at for a long, long time. The earth's energy body is the prima... Promises To God By : Bruce Boyd If there is any practice common to all those with even the faintest belief in God, it is probably making promises to God during times of fear and suffering. The saying "there are no atheists in a foxhole" is well-known and probably quite true. Think about it for a minute. If you ask someone if he believes in God or not, you will probably get a well-supported argument of some sort, unemotionally delivered, but if you put that same person on a battlefield, bullets whizzing over... Understanding Who You Are In Christ From A To Z By : Ora Stearns Smith As we grow up and become an adult, there are many times when we do not understand who we are in Christ. Throughout our lives numerous people have commented to us who they think we are. Consequently, we have begun to portray this person and not really be the person that God created us to be. This happens for a few reasons but mainly because we want to be accepted. However, at the end of the day there are people who are not happy with the person they are portraying. It is on... The Hurricane Hunters By : Bruce Boyd Have you ever heard of the hurricane hunters? I happened to see a show about them on TV a while back. They are a bunch of crazy guys who get into an airplane and intentionally fly into a full-blown hurricane. Now, I can't imagine there is any amount of money that could tempt someone into doing something like that. So, I have to assume that they do it for "fun". Think about it. Have you ever been on a commercial airliner flying through very rough weather? I'm talking... A Sacred Life: Awakening To Spirit By : Julie Redstone A sacred life does not live in compartments. Its claim is total. Its domain is everywhere. There are many for whom spirituality has been a part-time occupation, one among other areas of interest, and this can be the case for as long as spiritual life remains more in the realm of idea rather than something essential to the conduct of life. When one begins to have experiences of other realms, however, and, indeed, of the reality of God, then the spiritual moves out of the s... What Is In Your Hand? By : Janet Daughtry Sometimes we want to do or be something great or grand in life. We want to make or leave our mark in this world, and yet, it is often the small things done in great love that have changed the world. The small things we do on a daily basis, the gifts we use, simple acts of kindness we perform do add up. They do make a difference. As Mother Theresa once said, "we can do no great things; only small things with great love." Do you believe that small things done in great love... The Freedom To Just Say No By : Raquel Soto I was over at an aunt’s house over the weekend visiting. During the course of our many, many conversations with a few ladies in the family (you know how we women can get!), we started to talk about nutrition and health. We all wanted to get healthier, so we decided to form a "healthier you" club of our own. The one issue over and over again that came up was that the spirit was willing but the flesh was weak! They just couldn't say no to those Oreos! When I was thinking abo... 10 Commandments - Discover The Real Meaning Behind It! By : Linda E. Joy From the time I was a little child, I had what you would call a religious up bringing. At a very early age we were taught the 10 commandments. Actually the 10 commandments have played such a great part in my life I cannot remember when I learned them. Though I do remember having to learn them by heart for Sunday school, however that was more about trying to memorize what order the 10 commandments came in rather than learning what they were all about. Since the 10 commandme... A Time For Wisdom By : Janet Daughtry Nobody likes to be told what to do. My husband calls it nagging. Why is it that we are so often quick to give advice or suggestions how something should be done, but aren't real good at taking other's suggestions or viewpoints. When I look at my life I have to acknowledge that I am not always quick to take advice nor do I particularly enjoy others trying to give me their advice or opinion; however, if I am really honest, this is nothing more than pride. It's the attitude that... Is God Your Friend? By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. What are your concepts of God that you learned as a child? Many people absorbed a concept of God as a powerful old man with a white beard who sits on a throne and judges you. Even if you didn’t grow up with this concept of God, the chances are at some point you absorbed the belief that God is judgmental, punishing and controlling – perhaps similar to your parents. Yet The Bible clearly states that God is Love and God is Spirit: John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those w... Reach More Souls For Jesus Christ In 2007! By : J. L. Mason As a Christian pastor or ministry leader you’re probably seeking new and innovative ways that you can reach more souls for Jesus Christ in the coming year. The Internet presents the perfect opportunity to reach people from all over the world who need to know about Jesus and who need help for the issues that they face in life each day. One easy way to reach out to this people is by converting your own sermons, Bible Studies and personal devotions into an ebook that can b... A Prayer To Lift A Broken Heart By : Wilma Melendez God of Mercy, I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. Your word promises that you heal the broken hearted and bind up their wounds. I claim these promises in the name of Jesus. Though I am sad, I can rejoice in the promises of the glory of God because if God closes a door, he opens a bigger one. If something bad has happened, God will restore me two times what I have lost. If I have to wait, God will give something better. Thank-you tha... Origins Of The Christmas Wreath By : Alex Daniels Although it may appear a few items down your list of things you think of for decorations at Christmas time (after Christmas trees, lights, presents, and even nativity scenes) the wreath is one of the most enduring holiday symbols that there is. With its roots in pagan history, the wreath can also be regarded as a decoration appropriate to many different faiths, not just Christianity. Ancient Roots of the Wreath Laurel wreaths and wreaths made from the leaves of other tr... Religion: When It Is A Hot Button Issue For Your Wedding By : Chris Morton Between 40 to 50 percent of all married couples have mixed faith marriages. What do you do when you are going to marry someone that comes from a different religious background? How are you going to plan your wedding around the traditions inherent in both religions? If you have made it past the struggle of putting away your religious differences to get married, the next step is getting over the obstacles in planning your interfaith or interchurch wedding. While you may be a... Praise, Worship… And Then Learn By : G.I.A. Devotions A frazzled family was rushing around one morning, trying to get out the door to church, knowing they were already going to be late. “Don’t worry, mom,” their adolescent son said. “I don’t like the singing anyway.” “Oh,” cautioned the mom. “That’s the most important part.” “It is?” replied the child. “I thought we were there to hear a sermon.” “No!” said the mom. “The sermon is our time to learn, but the singing is our time to praise.” Why is praise and worship so... Spiritual Fortitude By : G.I.A. Devotions Mary Poppins is “practically perfect in every way.” Real people, however, find it difficult to consistently proceed with perfection. We are told to abide by God’s teachings, but perfection – for us mere mortals – is not attainable. We want to follow in Christ’s footsteps. But let’s face it: those are some pretty big shoes to fill. What a relief it is to know that God doesn’t expect us to imitate His perfection. He does, however, require us to attempt righteousness. “Th... Let God Control Your Day By : G.I.A. Devotions In this world of hectic rushing and material clutter, we need to be careful to let God direct our paths. Distractions are around every corner that capture our attention and steal our focus away from Him. It may seem like it’s easier to put our own hands on the wheel instead of letting God steer our course. Imagine driving down a narrow road that gets curvier by the mile. We pass road signs, then hazard postings, then flares, but we take no head of them and continue at... Contemplative Prayer By : G.I.A. Devotions God speaks loudest when we’re quiet. You’ve heard it said that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason. Logically, it should be easier for us to speak half as much and listen two times more, right? It is an unfortunate tendency of our human nature to use prayer time as an opportunity to purge all our transgressions, frustrations, and desires. While this is certainly the time to vent, plead, and praise, remember to let God get a word in edgewise. “Be sti... Chinese Astrology Forecast For China In 2007 By : Elaine Fung In the communist nation, someone would publicly say no. Though this person might be a party member, he/she’s even more likely from outside the party. The Chinese astrology I-Ching trigram that represents China in 2007 is ‘Lu’ with its third stroke changed from last Chinese astrology year. Once again, it means an imbalance of Yin and Yang energy. Lu trigram has a connotation of an adventure around midnight. An “adventure ’could be an imperative due to the situations; could ... Chinese Astrology Forecast For United States In 2007 By : Elaine Fung In 2007, the United States would encounter a series of major troubles that involve the conflict of interest among different political parties. The U.S. government would be in an inferior position in the beginning. The Trigram that represents the luck of the U.S. in 2007 is Kun, this time with the third stroke changed from last year. Those familiar with I-Ching, or the Book of Changes, can tell the third stroke of a trigram represents danger. It implies internal struggle an... Advent Trivia By : Deanna Mascle 1. What is Advent? A. Preparation B. Celebration C. Mourning D. Darkness A. Preparation TOPICS: In the Christian church, Advent is the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. 2. What feast marks the beginning of the Advent period? A. Feast of John the Baptist B. Feast of St. Andrew C. Feast of St. Matthew D. Feast of Thanksgiving B. Feast of St. Andrew TOPICS: Advent is a period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast ... The Everlasting Longing Of Your Burning Heart By : Pablo Perez “Aslan turned to them and said: "You do not look so happy as I mean you to be... the dream is ended: this is the morning" - As He spoke He no longer looked to them like a lion; but the things that began to happen after that were so great and beautiful that I cannot write them... And for us this is the end of all the stories, and we can most truly say that they all lived happily ever after. But for them it was only the beginning of the real story. All their life in this world ... The Time Of Transition By : Mashubi Rochell It is the time of new beginnings. The time that has been ordained since the beginning of time in which God’s holy love would make itself felt everywhere as a stirring within the human heart to go deeper within itself, to find the source of love and the source of peace within. It is the time of the birth of the soul within human consciousness, a birth that will create out of the ordinary what shall become a sacred humanity. This time has been foretold from the beginning, br... The Transformation Of The Earth By : Mashubi Rochell There is a great transformation going on upon the earth that will alter the ways in which human beings interact with each other as well as the ways in which each perceives themselves to be related to the rest of humanity. This transformation is initiated by a force of light that is strengthening upon the planet, brought about by a Divine intentionality that created this timetable a long time ago, at the beginning of time. All who are here, today, are being brought into the... Hope For The Earth By : Mashubi Rochell The future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to make more of a contribution to the whole of life than our smaller self would have us believe is possible. Yet, the truth is that each heart and each life makes a difference of immense prop... The Journey Into Prophetic Worship - 2 By : Pablo Perez Worship leaders must pay close attention to God's leading, before and during the worship service. He knows what the congregation needs and will give new songs, words and heavenly melodies that prepare and renew His people. What kind of leading is available? Well, listen to the prophet Isaiah: “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left (Is. 30:21). Another illustrati... The Journey Into Prophetic Worship By : Pablo Perez The Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way (Ex. 13:21, NIV). During the exodus of the people of Israel, God guided them on their path. The people of Israel did not go in the direction that they wanted; they followed the way that God marked out for them with the cloud. The Scriptures reveal that this cloud was not something, but rather someone... “Where is the one who brought Israel through the sea, with Moses as their shepherd? Where is... Why Do Bad Things Happen? By : Donny Ouyang One of the most common questions people ask is: "Why do bad things happen?" The beginning of "bad things" Bad things happen, very simply, because we live in a fallen world. Our world has been invaded by sin, and the result of sin is decay and death, both physical and spiritual. Adam and Eve were, in a sense, the "test case" for humanity. Could they live without going after the one thing in the Garden of Eden they were not supposed to have? They could not. They chose to ... The Gift Of Joy By : Janet Daughtry I am really a kid at heart. I love the sights and sounds of Christmas. In fact when I go home to visit my family in Richmond, one of the things we like to do as family is to load up in the car and go on the “tacky house tour”. You know those are the houses that have everything in the yard from E.T. to Superman to Santa Claus. What other time of the year can you see such amazing sights and have the whole world drive up and down your street, tie up traffic for hours, and your n... Sharing The Christmas Story With Children In 4 Easy Steps By : Chanda Stegall At this time of year, children all over the world are making wish lists and hoping Santa Claus will stuff their stockings with the latest and greatest toys and gadgets. They think back to the joys of last Christmas when all them dreams came true and they’re waiting with anticipation for Christmas morning to arrive. But how many children know the story of the first Christmas - the night Jesus was born? My own children are no exception. My oldest son has a wish list two p...
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