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"Judge Not Lest..." One Of Life's Most Misunderstood Principles By : Jake Danger “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This saying (originally from the Bible) has struck fear into the hearts of believers and non-believers alike for millennia. But misunderstanding of its meaning and implications is more the rule than the exception. In fact it all adds up to a false ideology. Let’s explore its tenants one by one… 1. In order to avoid judging others, we have a duty to assume that the world is fair and that other people are honest. Never mind whether it’s tru... 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... 10 Commandments in Public By : Morgan Hamilton Thinking about the 10 commandments and the controversies concerning them, especially more recent ones and especially in this county, is being considered a strange thing to do. Those have served as the basis of Judaism and in the same time they are still as important to Christianity too, giving people a simple system of strict rules how they have to live their lives. 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... A Brief Introduction to Christianity By : Barney Garcia Although Christianity can be recognized as one of the most common religions around the world, many people are virtually unaware of what Christianity really is. The following article is intended as an introduction to Christianity for non-Christians. It is a brief overview of the major beliefs that are involved in Christianity. A Guide for Choosing Catholic Gifts By : Morgan Hamilton As an individual who has been a devout and a loyal believer in Catholicism for pretty much my whole life, it's really only natural that all of my family and friends for the most part share in my beliefs. This is comforting on many levels, and helps reinforce my faith all the more. What's more than that, because they value the same holidays and special occasions that I do, and we share the same reason is affiliations. A Guide for Youth Ministry Resources By : Morgan Hamilton In order to sustain growth, or at least maintain the present levels in church membership from generation to generation, it is vitally important to focus on the special religious needs of young people. With that in mind you will see that there are an ever increasing amount of ministry catering to the young. It is two entirely different things though, ministering to adults, than it is ministering to youth. A Journalist's Prayer By : Mike Fletcher Father God: You are truth. And you have called us as journalists to a profoundly important task. To tell the truth. But to do that, we must find it. And as we pursue it, it comes in many parts. One group tells us one thing. Another, just the opposite, another something else. Give us the wisdom and understanding and skill to know which parts are true… and then to put the right parts together in the right order. As we do our jobs, we are often manipulated, misled, mana... A Look at the World of Christian Online Dating By : Morgan Hamilton Are you looking for that special woman who you want to grow old with? Anyone who has tried discovers that finding someone to share your life with requires a lot of time and sacrifice. And if you are indeed a lonely bachelor who’s looking for someone special, chances are you’ve probably heard of, or tried online dating. A Look Into Egyptian Religion By : Kadence Buchanan By far, the ancient Egyptian culture represents one of the least understood and most interesting facets of beliefs throughout human history. In this article, we'll give you a basic idea of what modern day man knows about what the ancient Egyptians put their faith in. Our understanding of Egyptian religion is far from complete. Many of the things that we know about their religion seem incomplete; we seem to have found alternate gods they've worshipped that served the same p... 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... A Review of Catholic Gifts By : Morgan Hamilton As someone who has been a devout practitioner of Catholicism for as long as I've been breathing, it stands to reason that many of my family and friends are Catholics as well. People always gravitated to those who share similar values. This is comforting on many levels, and helps reinforce my faith all the more. 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... 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 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... 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... 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. Advanced Meditation For Christians Part 1 By : Jeffrey Dorrian Many Christians today would like to take a more active role in their spiritual development. Rather than go outside their faith for meditation practices, they would feel more comfortable praying and meditating with-in the basic tenants of their faith. This can be very hard to do as most mainstream Christian faiths have been slow to accept any spiritual exercise outside of the conventional practices of their given denomination. This article and the ones to follow will be medita... 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 ... 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 ... Am Unfinished Life By : Sharon Marquart When you die do you want to know you have lived a rich, full life? Amassing Christian Wealth Supernaturally Today By : Dr. Jay Snell In Deuteronomy 8:18, God told the people through Moses, that He had given them the power to obtain wealth so that He could establish the Abrahamic covenant with them just as He had with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. “Establish,” here, would be more understandable had our translators used the word “continue” in place of “establish.” You see, the Abrahamic covenant was already established over four hundred years earlier with Father Abraham. Then it was reconfirmed with his so... 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... An Open Letter to Your Soul By : Saleem Rana Our world is falling apart. Yet your soul has an answer, a way of making your contribution to all of life. If you are still, and silent long enough, you will discover something buried in your heart that needs to be expressed into actuality. Ancient Bible References To Date Palm Trees, Phoenix Dactylifera By : Pat Malcolm Palm trees in ancient desert sands grew and satisfied almost every need the ancient Jews needed. The Jews ate the palm tree dates; the tree juices were fermented into wine; the trunk of the palm tree was used as construction timber; and the palm leaves were woven into baskets, mats, brooms, beds, ropes and made into furniture. Promises were made in the Hebrew Bible by God for a new home for the nation of Israel , and the moving finger on the wall pointed to the palm tree a... Ancient Biblical Grape Juice And Wine Drinkers, Raisin Eaters And Teetotalers (part 1) Scriptures (mostly New Testament) Permitting Wine Drinking By : Pat Malcolm The purpose of writing this article is an attempt to clarify opinions, about whether it is a sin or social offense to drink wine or strong drinks as explained in the Scriptures of the Hebrew Bible. Personal opinions are multitudinous on the subject and will not be exercised in the discussion subject except to let the reader judge for himself and form an opinion based on an honest selection of statements from the Bible. It is well known that birds are attracted toward the a... Ancient Biblical Grape Juice And Wine Drinkers, Raisin Eaters And Teetotalers (part 2) Scriptures (mostly Old Testament) Forbidding Wine Drinking By : Pat Malcolm There were anointed men of the Bible who took an oath; that they would not drink wine or eat or drink any of the products of a grapevine, including fresh grapes, raisins (dried grapes), grape seed, grape skins, or grape juice. This cult of Jews was called Nazirites, that included Aaron, the brother of Moses, his priest descendants; Samson, the Judge; and John the Baptist. The Scriptures suggest there were other temporary Nazirites, such as the Apostle, Paul, and others. Mo... 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. Are Angels And Ghost Real Or Fictional By : Aydan Corkern This is a qustion that has been asked across the ages. Are You Worthy Enough For Salvation? By : Dr. Jay Snell In the following Scripture, Paul said he did not frustrate the grace of God. Gal 2:21 21I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. (KJV) "Righteousness," in the above verse, translates a Greek legal term and means "cleared of all guilt." Furthermore, the words "righteousness, righteous, just, justify, justified and/or justification," when used in your English Bible, are translations of the same Greek root abo... As Food Is To Body, Magazines Are To The Intellect. By : James Brown Neither the body nor the mind can survive without food. As the body derives its energy from the food that we eat, our mind begets sustenance from what we read. What we read continually shapes our personality. Thus to satisfy the various facets of our personality, we need to zero on to the correct magazine that will provide healthy sustenance for our starved soul. In today’s mechanical world where every thing gets done with the click of a mouse, magazines are like a breath ... Background Of Buddha By : Tony Ha When Prince Siddhartha, Buddha, was younger and still living with his parents who ruled as King and Queen over lands in northern India, he learned sixty-four languages with different alphabets and excelled in math. He grew up excelling in traditional arts and sciences needing no instruction; however, he studied to please his father who then asked him to gain skill in sports; archery and martial arts, as well as academic subjects. Prince Siddhartha liked to weave spiritual ... 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... 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... Being Hypocritical About A Truth Does Not Invalidate The Truth. By : Calvin Kuefer Do a Christian's actions change the truth? Let's say I was standing in front of you smoking a cigarette and said, "Smoking is bad for you! You ought not to smoke." Will you say to me, "You are a hypocrite and therefore what you are saying must be false. Therefore, smoking must be good for you." That is absurd. However, rational people will actually say, "Christians are hypocrites and therefore what they are saying must be false. Therefore, there is no God." That i... Benefits Of Doing Yoga To Improve Your Meditation By : Spiritual Now Editors It sometimes sounds confusing that Yoga can benefit you in meditation, as meditation is only a part of Yoga. However, in modern scenario, Yoga-Asanas are often referred to as Yoga in short and people often mean postures when they say that they are practicing Yoga for meditation. The basic benefit of Yoga-Asanas is to keep your body fit for the requirements of meditation. If you are not feeling well physically, you will find it hard to relax your mind and attaining the bliss t... Bible Stories For Children Dissected, The Crossing Of The Red Sea By : David Maillie We can learn a lot from the bible and childrens stories. The infamous story of the Parting of the Red Sea has a lot of meaning and shows us that with God we can change our future. This has never been more important than now with the current escalation of problems in the Middle East. Buddhism By : Tony Ha Buddha Dharma, known by many as Buddhism, is also referred to as "the teachings of the awakened one." It revolves around the teachings of Gautama Buddha or Pali Gotama Buddha, an India native from approximate fifth century, before (the) Common (or Christian) Era, and is also referred to as a religion, psychological discipline and a passage of life. History has it that Buddha was born a prince in Nepal, formerly Lumbini, to a wealthy family. Indulging in a life of luxury, h... Buddhism Based On The Pali Canon By : Tony Ha Some think of Buddhism as the right way to escape from a make-believe state of mind. The Buddhism is based on the interpretation and study of the collection of communications of Buddha Dharma. These communications are all translated into English by the Pali Text Society, the contents of which are extracted from around 5,000 pages within 16 volumes of translated communications that are part of the Pali Canon Collection (Tipitaka), boasting a total of 12,800 pages. Regarding... Can People Really Change? The Kabbalah of Transformation By : Shifra Hendrie People can change, but they rarely do - much. That’s because creating ‘something from something’ – trying out a new way of being based on the limitations of our past - doesn’t really work. The secret to change and transformation is to create something from nothing, like the Creator does. Authentic Kabbalah tells us how. 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... 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... 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... 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. Christianity Verses Works Based Religion By : Steven Coffman Over the centuries Christianity has grown immensely in popularity. I feel that why this has come to pass is because it is the only religious doctrine that is based solely on us praying in the name of Jesus to God to ask forgiveness for our sins, and forgiveness being granted by God. In John 14:5-6 (NKJV) Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Fa... Christianity: A Quick Guide To One Of The Most Common Religions In The World By : Nelson Carrasco Christianity: A Quick Guide to One of the most Common Religions in the World Christianity is one of the most widespread religions in the world. It is estimated that over 2.1 billion people worldwide are Christians In Christianity, Jesus is a very important figure. In fact, the whole religion is based around his life and teachings. Jesus is considered to be the Messiah which means the anointed one in Hebrew. (Messiah is translated to Christ in English). Jesus is regarded... Close All Unnecessary Doors By : Sharon Marquart Are you feeling overwhelmed with the the situations in your life? By learning to use this simple visualiation you can bring yourself back into balance and get focused. Sharon Marquart is a personal life coach and shares many thought provoking topics in the Living at Yes program. 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... Developing A Technology Of Stillness By : Cynthia Zaal Stillness is the place where we meet what is essential in us. It is a place of non-disturbance where there is enough space and enough quiet to hear the soft whispers of intuition and guidance. Is it possible to take something as subtle and fragile as our connection to stillness and create a "technology" to make that connection our default way of being? My answer is YES! Absolutely. 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 Discover The Two Kinds Of Faith By : There are two kinds of faith that exist. The first kind of faith is what I call ‘real’ faith. It is the explosion of something in the mind that says ‘Yes, I believe that’. It is a discovery or a revelation. It starts in the mind. It is actually the mind saying to itself ‘I know that is true’. In fact what the mind is saying is “I believe that is true’. But the mind doesn’t really know the difference. To our minds, really believing something is really knowing something. Pro... Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101 By : Janette Marie Freeman Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life. Don't Limit Your Money Flow By : Dr. Jay Snell This author has a dear friend who says that tithing is the worst thing a Christian can do if he really wants to prosper. Of course, he did not mean this in a negative way. He just means he has learned that tithing alone will not generate real wealth for us Christians. Tithing is only part one of God’s wealth generation process. He learned by personal experience, that giving beyond the tithe is the answer to really unlocking the doors to heaven’s vault. Of course, we sta... Don't Live Your Life Unplugged By : Janet Daughtry Have you ever had good intentions only to not follow through? Ever started out on a new goal only to give out of gas after a only short time? A common mistake we all make is to underestimate our own lack of strength, wisdom or creativity. We really believe we are a lot stronger and wiser than we are. We really believe we can do it by ourselves or handle things on our own. It seems ridiculous that we would "try" to live the Christian life in our "own" strength or resourcef... 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. Ego Must Go To Realize God By : Sowmithri Ramgangadar If you are at peace with yourself, you will be at peace with the environment and the world around you becomes a better place to live in. Embracing G-d By : Shifra Hendrie In this physical world we often feel that our possessions - our status, our jobs, our homes – are what provide us with the security we so crave. But that is an illusion. Part of our mission in these unique times is to recognize the truth – that all security comes from G-d, and that the physical world is simply a manifestation of its spiritual source. The power of the Sukkah helps to accomplish this transformation. 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... Energy Enhancement Initiation 4 The Macrocosmic Orbit And The Antahkarana By : Swami Satchidanand The Antahkarana is a psychic body which is you or rather your greater self yet you are inhabiting only a small part of yourself. You are inhabiting only the seven chakras whereas the Antahkarana stretches from the chakra in the center of the earth, through you and up through your crown chakra through all the chakras above your head, to God. Energy Enhancement The Alhambra And The Alchemical Trinity Meditation the Antahkarana By : Swami Satchidanand Energy Enhancement The Alhambra And The Alchemical Trinity Meditation the Antahkarana, and Connection with the Higher Self - putting everything in its proper Place. Many Sufi mystics came from organisations with names like the builders or the lock makers (Naqshbandhi). Energy Enhancement The Shiva Lingam Meditation And The Trinity the Antahkarana, and Connection By : Swami Satchidanand Energy Enhancement The Shiva Lingam Meditation And The Trinity the Antahkarana, and Connection with the Higher Self - putting everything in its proper Place. Energy is a glow. Energy is beauty. Energy is health. Energy is happiness. Energy is concentration and memory and your ability to respond. There are practical methods to access these Infinite Energies and Gain Energy! Energy Enhancement, The Macrocosmic Orbit, The Antahkarana, + Emerald Tablet Of Hermes Trismegistus By : Swami Satchidanand Through The Macrocosmic Orbit, The Antahkarana And The Emerald Tablet Of Hermes Trismegistus, Taught in Energy Enhancement Apprentice Level 1, Initiation 4 Learn How To Overcome The Shock And Fear Of The Death Process Exactly What Are The Fires Of Hell By : Rachel Yoshida An amazing amount of the population believe in a place called hell, is there anything to this belief? Fan Merchandise: Logo & Gear By : Jena Luthovski How do you explain the growth of the sports industry and millions of fans that exist today? Together we share our team or athlete’s successes. We also share their heartbreak when they lose. Supporting them is expressing our own desire for excellence. Most retail sports specialty stores that carry team logo and gear for sports fans understand this and it is their commitment to provide you, their “champion” customer, with the highest quality sports and fan merchandise at the be... Finding Favor In Uncommon Places By : Janet Daughtry What do you want in your life? What kind of life would you like to live? I believe the answer lies in a question: What are you and I becoming? There is much written today in the coaching world about the law of attraction. The truth of the matter is that we really are attracting positive and negative things into our life everyday by our conversations, our interactions, even our demeanor. A person that acts and speaks negatively will no doubt repel positive people and most like... Focusing On Religion By : Kadence Buchanan According to the online etymology dictionary, religion, in its modern sense, is the "recognition of, obedience to, and worship of a higher, unseen power." Numerous studies over the centuries have supported that religion is a human phenomenon of interaction and spiritual exchange based on a group of beliefs or attitudes concerning a real or imagined object or person. In particular, religion is a system of thought considered to have a supernatural, sacred, or divine character, ... 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... For As A Man Thinketh…… By : Karen Lynch For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 For us to start to consciously create the life of our dreams, we must take total responsibility for our lives. And as we take full responsibility for what happens to us we discover that we create our lives by our thoughts. Everything on the outside is a reflection of what is happening on the inside. So many of the great teachers and writing of the past have told us that, from Proverbs 23:7 in the Bible to Buddha ... 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. 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... 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... Healed Using Hands, Anointing Oil And Prayer By : Dr. Jay Snell Two faith healings have stuck in this writer's memory over the years. Both of these healings occurred while he was still pastor of a denomination church. The two Healing Delivery Vehicles used were "the laying on of hands" and the "anointing with oil accompanied with prayer." These two healings occurred in a revival meeting we led in a denomination church in East Texas. He had felt impressed to have a time of healing ministry for a few nights, but held off on it because th... 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 ... 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. 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... 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... 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... How to Easily Manifest Your Desires By : Becky Kimes Manifesting is the ability to bring spiritual possibilities into material form. All that you desire can be easily manifested simply by crystal clear focus on what you really want. How To Share Christ With A Nonbeliever By : Mike Wendland We're told by Jesus to go out into the whole world and tell others about the Good News? But just how can we do that? Here's my top ten suggestions on how to share Christ with a nonbeliever. 1. Look for common interests. WIth most people, it does little good to hit people over the head with a Bible. Instead, talk about common interests, problems, experiences. In other words, build a relationship. 2. Listen more than you talk for the first few minutes. Ask questions. ... How we can Develop our Spiritual Qualities By : Robert Elias Najemy When we refer to developing virtues what we really mean is that we are going to remove all obstacles to experiencing our innate spiritual nature. I Don’t Need Church... By : Verona Raymond Why am I feeling like such a hypocrite lately? I thought I could do this on my own…but then can I really? Things were going very well for me, I was feeling a great inner happiness and peace because I was praying daily and reading the Bible. Going to church was really uplifting and I was really taking in the message God was giving me. I was outspoken about my beliefs and felt that I was trying to be a good example of a Christian. As time went on, the daily Bible readings... If The Apostle Paul Was Speaking To Your City By : Mike Wendland If Paul was speaking today… a modern fill-in-the-blanks parable for your city… as adapted from Acts 17:16-34) by Mike Wendland “While Paul was waiting for them in (insert your CITY here) he was greatly distressed to see that the cities were full of idols. So he visited various churches and talked to the pastors and religious leaders and as many religious organizations as he could about what was wrong with their society and he ended up as a guest on a TV talk show watche... 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... Is Salvation Based On Grace Or Works By : Dr. Jay Snell Some in the church in Galatia were peddling a doctrine of salvation by works. Paul asks and answers three bombshell questions of those Galatians who were trying to peddle this doctrine. These three questions and their answers stopped their salvation by works message in its tracks. You remember, of course, that Paul believed that Jesus' blood took care of the sin problem for the human race. Now here are his three dynamite questions and their obvious answers. Question ... Jesus: The Real Story By : Mike Fletcher The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith. In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he declares: “And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” Two verses later he repeats himself: “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile,” Paul says again. The resurrection of Jesus is challenged today on evidentiary grounds. Therefore, to be fair, the evidence should be judged like any other historical event. ... Key To Power Praying By : Dr. Jay Snell Jesus taught a message about how to pray that is radically different from what we hear in many circles today. You see, many feel that we are to pray for someone only one time and then cease praying for them. These people reason that if we pray once and they don’t receive, they either have sin in their life or they have no faith. This, however, is not what Jesus taught. See the following Scriptures. Luke 18:1-8 1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men o... Kindness Is A Strategy For A Happy Life By : Saleem Rana It means much to be happy, but unless we are kind first, we will seldom get there. Lessons From Cheers: What We Can Learn From Carla By : Mike Wendland One of the saddest charaters on the old Cheers TV show is a woman who had some heavy burdens dumped on her. So she goe around with a protective shield firmly in place. I call this type... “Ms. Attitude.” On Cheers, that's “Carla,” the waitress. Carla. Tough as nails on the outside... a real mess on the inside. Carla holds it all inside. She lashes out. But we see that hurt. A bad marriage. In Carla’s case, a couple of bad marriages. Bad luck. Hurt. Disappointment. Bad b... Lessons From Cheers: What We Can Learn From Cliff By : Mike Wendland One of the most memorable characters on Cheers was a guy who appeared open to everything, tolerant of it all. The problem was he was so open to everything that he hadn't a real clue about anything. We’re talking about Cliff, the mail carrier and barstool regular. Cliff is "Mr. Whatever." Cliff is the type who hedges his bet. You know, ready to admit there may be some cosmic force of good out there, but also ready to admit there may be something to reincarnation, mystici... Lessons From Cheers: What We Can Learn From Frasier By : Mike Wendland Do you know people like Frasier? People who are “Too Intellectual” to buy into this God stuff? See, the bottom line is, you can’t prove that God exists in a scientific laboratory. Nor can you prove that there is a still small silent voice inside you that keeps shouting that there has to be more to life than just life, which begins and...ends. You can’t prove each of us has a conscience. An innate sense of right and wrong. You can’t prove there is such a thing a... Lessons From Cheers: What We Can Learn From Norm By : Mike Wendland One of the favorites from the Cheers TV show is the epitome of “Mr. I don’t Care.” You know him as Norm. Yeah Norm, the guy who finds the glass does get empty. It doesn’t stay filled. It runs dry. Like life. Do you know that frustration? No matter what you do... no matter what new job you get, what relationship you become involved with, what vacation you take, “thing” you buy.... the thrill, the satisfaction just sort of... runs out. And so you’re left sitting there.... Lessons From Cheers: What We Can Learn From Sam By : Mike Wendland Remember Sam Malone from the old Cheers TV show? Sam. A guy who doesn't like rules. I used to have trouble with all those “Thou Shall Nots,” too. And - let’s be honest - God does have a lot of “Thou Shall Nots” for us. He does have some standards, some directions and some rules. And it does grate against our ego to be told NOT to do something, doesn’t it? See we live in a society that stresses ego... self... empowerment... being assertive... looking out for number on... 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... Lifestyle Evangelism At The Ice Cream Shop By : Mike Wendland There I was at the ice cream stand the other night, standing in one of two parallel lines waiting my turn for a medium twist. Directly opposite me was a middle-aged guy wearing a haggard look. I saw him glance at me a couple of times but didn't think much until he said "Excuse me... I have to ask. You believe that?" He gestured at my T-shirt. I was wearing a Christian T-Shirt emblazoned across the front with the words: "In God I trust." An ice cream line was the las... Light Up Your Life By : Jena Luthovski Imagine combining two favorite pastimes and making them into one festive event. You can invite family and friends to enjoy one another in the backyard and admire the cheerful setting. This is a scene that greets and makes your guests feel welcome. It doesn’t matter if it’s an impromptu gathering, a big bash or casual meal, the garden plants can enhance the unforgettable experience. Whether you make a centerpiece for the table in less than a half hour by using different pla... Linen - The Holy Cloth By : Gabriel Adams Linen comes from the fiber of the flax plant, and is the oldest “vegetable” material used for clothing. It is natural that since it has been around so long that it would have been mentioned in the Bible. Linen was not easily dyed, and so was usually left white, which was its natural color, and this might be part of the reason it was seen as a symbol of purity. There are frequent mentions of it in this context in the Old Testament. As far back as the Hebrew captivity and th... 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... Locating Bible Studies for Children By : Morgan Hamilton Do you know anything about the Bible? I used to go to church on Sundays. I was baptized a Christian when I was a child and my parents used to bring me to church every Sunday. However, when I was in high school I began to lose interest in religious matters. There were a lot more interesting things to do than going to church. Meditation for Beginners - Some Helpful Tips By : Morgan Hamilton I used to think that meditation is a relatively simple activity that does not require instructions, but it turned out to be a little more complex than I thought. I even needed to learn meditation for beginners before I was able to do the relaxation ritual correctly. Let me tell you about are some of the things that I learned through the process.
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