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Pharaoh had a problem. It doesn’t seem too serious, but it has the potential to explode. Moses arrived with Aaron to demand; “Let My people Go!” The people in question are not there. Oh! They set out with Moses and his brother to confront Pharaoh, but they dropped off, one by one, and by the ... Views:665
Introduction
Dhanteras is the auspicious festival of Wealth (Dhanwantari Triodasi). Dhanteras Puja falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the 13th day of the dark fortnight. The name “Dhanteras“is formed from the union of the two words Dhan and Teras. “Dhan” meaning wealth and “teras” ... Views:1788
A few days ago, I was reading an online article about the use of spiritual assessments. In many institutional settings, including hospitals and the military, the use of assessments for spirituality has become common. There is a wide variety among these instruments but they generally ask a ... Views:1340
Street Preachers
1) “God doesn’t like it when you are mad.”-Mom told us this whenever she found that we were mad at people, places and things.
2) “We all have the same God.-Mom Did not care what religion people practiced. All mom cared about was that people believe and obey God
3) ... Views:1054
Quran says:
"And among His Signs is this that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts). Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect" (30: 21).
No doubt, Marriage is not a compulsory act ... Views:2075
The new trend in our society is working from home. Many women are leaving the corporate world to come home and care for their families, but they still desire to contribute financially. It can be challenging to work from home, especially for women who have children to care for as well.
Is your ... Views:754
Are you ready for this Christian soldier? Buckle up the belt of Truth. We're gonna get into some good tactics here. Regardless if we like it or not, we're in the midst of spiritual warfare. The main battlefront of this war is our mind and the winner wins the soul. It's time to get tactical and ... Views:3261
Come out, come out, whenever you can!
The statistics regarding how many Pagans choose to keep their religion a secret are difficult to obtain and any numbers that are calculated are certain to be somewhat flawed. We do tend to be a secretive bunch and we have good reason to be. Pagans have lost ... Views:902
Jose Saramago, writing in “The Notebook” about Lisbon, describes communal memory:
“In physical terms we inhabit space, but in emotional terms we are inhabited by memory. A memory composed of a space and a time, a memory inside which we live, like an island between two oceans-one the past, the ... Views:686
ADONAI gave instructions to Moshe that the people of Isra'el are to make a sanctuary, the Ark of the Covenant, so that ADONAI can live among the people of Isra'el.
"They are to make me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them. You are to make it according to everything I show you -the ... Views:2868
"You are to make a menorah of pure gold. It is to be made of hammered work; its base, shaft, cups, ring of outer leaves and petals are to be of one piece with it. It is to have six branches extending from its sides, three branches of the menorah on one side of it and three on the other. On one ... Views:3145
Ramadan or Ramazan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is an important third pillar of Islamic foundation. In the Holy month of Ramadan, it is an obligation for the Muslim to fast from dawn to the sunset except those who are exempted. During fast, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink ... Views:1601
The Book of Revelations
For the past decades many people were lead astray by false doctrines and religions. Fear and superstition overwhelmed and blindfolded many believers and kept them away from the true power and knowledge of Jesus Christ. I believe the reason for all this madness is, ... Views:1750
We could easily describe the story of the Buddha going forth from his home as an archetypical experience, where the story of the Buddha was not only ascribed to him, but to previous Buddhas. It seems that everybody “who seeks enlightenment must go through this transformative experience when he ... Views:2614
Most people assume that the Bible is complete. Most people do not know about the substantial portion of the Bible that was removed by the Church, surprisingly with claims of heresy. This portion of the Bible is known as the Book of Enoch.
The Book of Enoch became infamous at a particular ... Views:3354
Little nine year old Tommie and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia from the small town of Villa Rica, Georgia in 1908. Tommy was demoted a grade in school and teased by the other children. He felt alienated from his school and also the black Baptist church where his daddy was the pastor and ... Views:1016
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) propagated Islam for more than 23 years and his companions (R.A.) thoroughly supported him in his struggle. These people stood by him in all sorts of circumstances whether favorable or adverse. Among, these people, four are especially important and they also succeeded Holy ... Views:4692
The greatest discoveries that we can make are not those of technology, but how to have health, happiness and purposeful living that brings a better destiny, says Richard Ruhling, MD.
At 75, Ruhling is enjoying all of the above better than when he was 35 and had headaches that helped him ... Views:975
The Kingdom of God
Greek: ( ???????? ??? ????, Basileia tou Theou)
The kingdom of God - Basileia tou Theou
The kingdom of Heaven - Basileia t?n Ouran?n
For the past centuries there’s been a controversial myth about the kingdom of God that is to come. The miss interpretations of the ... Views:2876
To summarize the life of Jesus Christ in an article is an impossible task. Entire books have been written on specific aspects of Jesus life or death and I for one would not presume to have it all in this one article. What I am going to do is give a bird's eye view of the life of Jesus Christ, ... Views:1147
We look in the mirror and notice a new wrinkle. Oh my God! I'm getting old! But I'm only forty-four! Let's see, Americans live to an average age of seventy seven. That gives me thirty-four more years! Wait a minute, Japanese live to be eighty one! I do eat a lot of fish. Maybe I have thirty ... Views:1514
Not God the pulpit now speak
But our pocket the pulpit now pick
Now the pew seat no few
For gbedody e the pulpit now threw
For only that their soul could grow
Not for the kingdom their soul grow
Their pocket their show is to grow
Mammon and God they mix
Not them but we who the ... Views:474
The Problem That All Religion, Psychology and Spirituality Are Trying To Solve
By
Bill Cottringer
“Should we all confess our sins to one another we would all laugh at one another for our lack of originality.” ~Kahlil Gabran.
There is a very large “elephant metaphor” in life’s ... Views:1266
The more I study history, the more I see that religion has been the source and the cause for most of the conflicts in the world; most of the wars and atrocities In the world were in the name of religion. That makes one wonder what is the real purpose of religion. Religion creates so much hatred ... Views:10605
The reality of Christian Rehab
The very idea that someone would want to chose rehab is important to their future and shows that they are ready to admit that there is a problem and possibly be committed to making that change to their lives for the better.
Christians are not exempt from drug ... Views:1558
Humanity has always looked to the transcendent, a human trait pursued in many ways. And who can really say which way is right or wrong regarding an inherent desire to transcend this earthly life when our time is up. The religious insist that they are right, and spiritual seekers say likewise. ... Views:1086
To quote from Catherine Ponder's book, "The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity," " . . . the masses today are lonely—lonely for a spiritual way of life that isn't just theory and doctrine, but one that works to produce health, harmony, and abundance in their lives."
In one sentence, that awesome ... Views:982
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers European Cavalcade is in Koice, the Slovak Republic's second-largest city.
The grand opening last month featured entertainment by Marin Krausz, winner of the Slovakian counterpart of "American Idol," and a speech by the Mayor welcoming the Tour to the ... Views:928
The Sea of Galilee is located in north-east area of Israel, in the Jordan Rift Valley, and fed by the Jordan River. It is also known as the Lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Chinneroth, Lake Kineret and Sea of Tiberias. Technically, it is a lake rather than a sea. However, at seven miles wide and ... Views:1202
John the apostle was one of 12 disciplines of Jesus. Sometimes known as John the Evangelist, he wrote several books of the New Testament including Revelations that referred to several churches of Asia Minor.
Many Christian and religious experts state John was the disciple whom Jesus loved ... Views:1364
Many interfaith/Jewish weddings include the Seven Blessings. I was asked to officiate a ceremony, with a Secular Humanistic non-theistic Hebrew/English version of the Seven Blessings. I searched for a Hebrew version (I found only one or two), and nothing I found felt right, so I resolved to ... Views:3815
Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain.
He said he would forgo the farmer’s debt if he could marry ... Views:1414
OUR FINITE LIVES ARE DEPENDENT ON THE INFINITE
Every human being of this vast world is solely responsible for the joy/sorrow, bliss, agitation, peace, wrath etc that he/she faces in his/her daily life. It is he who is responsible for sowing seeds that grow thorns or fragrant flowers. Once a ... Views:1910
A couple of weeks ago ADONAI Tzva'ot gave me divine revelation about the significance of the book of Ester. The book of Ester is a book of prophecy about the fate of those who seek to exterminate Jewish People & the right of the Jewish Nation to defend herself!
"Ester the queen answered, "If ... Views:3225
Every Christian should be involved in some form of ministry. Many believers especially those new to the faith, believe personal ministry is beyond their abilities. Please understand I am not saying that every Christian should pastor a church, or other large ministry. However much of the work of ... Views:1243
The Two Witnesses in Revelation 11 http://youtu.be/8So4BE8bWCg
The Menorah and the Two Olive Trees http://youtu.be/EcIWL_ZARi8
In the acharit-hayamim, which means doomsday in Hebrew, YAH will send out two witnesses dressed, figuratively, in sackcloth. These witnesses will have the spirit of ... Views:3758
The answers to so many of the problems that surround us in society are as close to you as your local Scientology Volunteer Minister, who has been called upon time and again to bring effective help and practical solutions to their fellow man, whether it be for a national crisis or a personal ... Views:1494
Tibetan Buddhists often use tingshas during their meditation practices. A tingsha is a pair of small cymbals connected by a strap. Tingshas are used in prayer and rituals, and produce a clear, high-pitched tone when struck. A tingsha is a relatively small instrument, usually measuring between ... Views:4138
On March 19, 1893, Mary Gould Reed, 59, died before her father and took residence in his Evergreens Cemetery crypt in Brooklyn. Her widower, a retired truckmannamed Jonathon, visited her every day. His father-in-law complained, proclaiming the attention unnatural.
When dear old dad died, ... Views:602
One afternoon our friend, my wife, and I went to see a musical performance in Melbourne . On arrival there, we asked two ladies where the entry was and we went towards it. Walking down from an asphalt slope, we suddenly heard an alarming noise behind us. When we turned around, we noticed that ... Views:1498
What is a prophet? A prophet is a person who receives a prophecy, message from God, and then communicates that message to others. A divinely inspired message is always direct, specific, and tells exactly what will happen, to whom, and precisely what people should do. Moreover, a true prophecy ... Views:1758
God is happy with us so long as we attend church regularly, sing psalms to praise Him, and donate to church activities...or is He? Does our church activities alone please God, or does He require something else from us? We can learn the answer to this question by seeing how God Himself feels ... Views:1649
To the Americans it is Mom, but to the British it is Mum! (or is it!)
Whether it is Mom or Mum – most of us dearly love our mums. By the way the word Mom is used widely in the Midlands of England (Think Birmingham). Mom and Mummy are old-English words. In some parts of Scotland they also use ... Views:1280
Self Improvement has become mainstream. In the last few years, since I have been writing articles and submitting them to article sites, I’ve noticed that the category of “Self Improvement” has been showing up lately when it was never there before. To me, this is very good news.
But what does it ... Views:3369
What a strange turn by each of the faithful and the general question. There are also many Islamic websites and Islamic books, online books, but what? This site is really an Islamic website Islam Online, which is brought up. If you are a Muslim or Islamic cultural center as well as that of the ... Views:859