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| Turn Your Pain into Blessings |
Have you been told that you need to forgive and forget? That you
need to just get over it? That it's time to move on? That time
will heal all wounds? That you should just put on a happy face?
That advice is hogwash, plain and simple. It's what people say
when they don't know what |
| Author: Liz Shaw |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:15:19 -0400) |
| God Has a Plan for Your Success |
Many Christians today labor under a misunderstanding that the
Bible teaches that we cannot be successful and still be faithful
to God. I believe that this is largely a misunderstanding of the
meaning of success.
I recently finished reading "Success God's Way: Achieving True
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| Author: Liz Shaw |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:19:44 -0400) |
| How to Have More of What You Want in Life |
Many of the people I talk to feel that they deserve more out of
life. They can express the reasons why they believe this should
be true, yet they have no insight into why it isn't working out
that way.
The answer is quite simple - they can't be trusted with more.
I'm sure they |
| Author: Liz Shaw |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:08:47 -0500) |
| America and The Anti-Christ – America will it submit to the world’s last dictator |
| One fact that is so often overlooked by the eschatologist and second coming enthusiasts, is the means by which antichrist succeeds in completely taking over the world. His means are unique in every way. Unlike all dictators and despots before him who tried and failed, he manages to pull it off. He s |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:57:10 -0500) |
| Questions That Most People Ask about the Second Coming of Christ |
In this article and the next few following, I will offer a general compilation of the most often asked questions asked of me over the years, and hopefully some sensible answers. Some answers will have solid scriptural support while others my just appeal to reason and good sense.
You could ge |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:51:02 -0500) |
| Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem |
A Review & Critique of Dr. David Tyler's book, "Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem.
If one didn’t look at the title of Dr. Tyler’s book, “Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem,” they might think they were reading a book about the life of Christ instead of a refutation of the self |
| Author: John Kicklighter |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 12:02:05 -0500) |
| 5 Notions That Americans Should Put Out To Pasture |
| Wisdom and knowledge come from the same family but are as different as apples and watermelons. What we call common wisdom is what made you expect me to say oranges instead of watermelons. Common wisdom flows off the tongue like water over the falls but doesn’t always require that the brain be fully |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:16:31 -0500) |
| Religious Practices |
This article describes the services of the world’s major religions which are (in no particular order):
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Sikhism
Christianity
The most common way in which Christians worship is by the taking of bread and wine. This is known as sever |
| Author: Adrian Soden |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Feb 2006 01:09:33 -0500) |
| Essentials for Enduring Well |
| Usually, whenever people get sick their overall attitude about the world turns from rosy to gloomy. When feeling ill most people are not excited about anything and look at most tasks as a chore. They do not talk much. They feel pessimistic. They dwell on their misery, pity themselves and feel there |
| Author: Christine Smith |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:22:46 -0500) |
| Profession Of Pharmacy Under Siege by Dr. Kurt Grady |
| There is a battle raging in the state of Illinois regarding the dispensing of medicines designed to induce abortions. Many pharmacists object to filling these prescriptions on moral and ethical grounds. Many see this as an infringement upon the doctor - patient relationship. However, Dr. Kurt Grady |
| Author: John Kicklighter |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 10:39:25 -0500) |
| Basketball and Jesus |
| Our church has an organized basketball program managed and coached by Doug White (not to be confused by our pastor who also has the same name). Recently, I asked Doug why he was so passionate about the sport of basketball, and what does basketball have to do with Christianity. I thought his philosop |
| Author: Johnny Kicklighter |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:15:18 -0500) |
| Hidden Riches |
From a historical perspective, 'The DaVinci Code' is good fiction ...
I do think the book has provided a very real cultural benefit, though. By weaving many tales of medieval Christian mysticism into its story line, the book has stimulated a multitude of readers to look beyond the veneer of p |
| Author: J Square Humboldt |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:12:54 -0500) |
| America – Is it in Bible prophecies and what can the USA expect at the second coming of Jesus Christ? |
| This is perhaps the most often asked question heard in connection with the second coming, at least for Americans. It a reasonable question for any North American to ask, but it is far from easy to answer. I would be remiss if I were to say that the Bible expressly names America in any passage from G |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 20:36:52 -0500) |
| Why Must the Lord Return When He Does – God’s Version of Enough is Enough |
| There are many ways that God enters into judgment with both individuals and entire nations. There is only one reason why he enters into judgment and that is rampant immorality and sin. The nations have followed the same path as ancient Israel. Like Israel they sought God for a time, but when they we |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:35:19 -0500) |
| Without A Trace - The Great Rapture Controversy |
| The rapture of the Christian is a well known matter among believers around the world. It is sometimes referred to as the catching away. Jesus spoke of it in Matthew 24:37-42 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:19:21 -0500) |
| The Sign of Signs - Who is That Fool on the Corner with the Sign about the End of the World? |
| The Pope it is said condemned the use of the cross bow when it was first introduced. He apparently thought it could be the demise of the whole world because it was so deadly. When cannons were first invented some thought that marked the end of the world. Now we have a weapon that could bring an end |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:53:39 -0500) |
| I’ll Fly Away Not the Song - The Truth is Still Stranger than Fiction |
| Three views about when the removal of believers takes place are held by most Christians throughout the world. Those who think we are taken at the beginning of the great tribulation are pre-tribulationists. Those who think the snatching away takes place in the middle of the great tribulation are the |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:08:51 -0500) |
| Four Prophetic Pillars That Mark Where We Are Right Now – The Timing of the Second Coming of Christ |
| We could choose dozens of references to the second coming to show that these are the times predicted just prior to the second coming. For example Jesus spoke of wars and rumors of wars. It is no secret that most of the wars fought throughout history have been fought in the last seventy five years. O |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:31:35 -0500) |
| America Asks More Questions about the Second Coming of Christ |
Question
Isn’t the book of Revelation just so many symbols and thus should not he placed on the level of other clearer messages of the Bible?
Answer
The book of Revelation is replete with symbolism; but so is much of the rest of the Bible. We should give no less credence to it than t |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 18:05:42 -0500) |
| Katrina, Rita, Earthquakes and Tsunamis – Mother Nature or Father God |
Question:
In a world that is so politically charged and uncertain can we trust that an entire kingdom, yet to rise, could be revealed to us by the use of a symbol, especially that of a beast?
Answer:
When John depicts both the antichrist and his kingdom with the symbol of a beast, Re |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 11:01:43 -0500) |
| Bible Road Map - Or the Road Less Traveled |
| In the last few years we have witnessed a woman who drowned her children just to keep her rich boyfriend. An ice skating competitor who had the legs of her top rival broken so she could win. We have seen a mother hire a hit man to eliminate her daughter’s competition in baton twirling championships. |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:23:02 -0500) |
| American Style Excuses – How to Stay Blissfully Ignorant About the Second Coming of Christ |
Question:
Because Jesus said ...but of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Mt 24:36, doesn’t that mean that we shouldn’t spend too much time learning about the second coming of Christ?
Answer:
To use this verse as an incentive to ignore |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:15:07 -0500) |
| Trinity of Truth – How to Stay off The Merry Go Round of Speculation about the Second Coming of Christ |
| The conservative approach to God and his word has a kind of trinity of truth at the heart of its doctrine. All three parts of this trinity come from the Bible but together they are what can assure us that we have found a true biblical conservatism. It is not always a failsafe and at times may still |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:36:20 -0500) |
| Young Healing Evangelist spreads the fire of revival |
| Prayer giving results is clearly seen when a 79-year-old man daily prays that God may enter the community house in Copenhagen where he is the spokesman for a prayer group. The community house in Copenhagen is available to the community where it has been used for several new-age events. God however h |
| Author: Haahr Hansen |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 22:21:04 -0500) |
| Using Teleseminars to help your congregation listen to you while multi-tasking |
In the 21st century people are busier than ever. They work at least 5 days a week and in addition to the bare 8 hours a day, there is the commute time that adds up. Parents have to take care of children and their needs. It’s a wonder anyone can get it all done.
So, when Sunday comes, who wan |
| Author: Terrie Wurzbacher, D.O. |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:55:49 -0500) |
| The divine fruits of meditation |
The best way to achieve the Sreyokarma or the liberating karma is through the meditation. And meditating will lead us to the path of soul's happiness that's etern and sacred.
As a result of the meditation the mind will withraw from the sensorial world and will reach joy, happiness and truth |
| Author: Dr. Roberto A. Bonomi |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 13:21:27 -0500) |
| The divine fruits of meditation |
The best way to achieve the Sreyokarma or the liberating karma is through the meditation. And meditating will lead us to the path of soul's happiness that's etern and sacred.
As a result of the meditation the mind will withraw from the sensorial world and will reach joy, happiness and truth |
| Author: Dr. Roberto A. Bonomi |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:52:20 -0500) |
| TV Evangelist Pat Robertson and Muhammad – Do They Think Alike |
| One group of people is sailing up a roller coaster ride of emotional rises, falls twists and turns driven by daily news flashes and bits of the latest gab from around the globe. The other group spends the time to get the history or the background of a matter and through some open minded consideratio |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:23:28 -0500) |
| Twenty First Century Lies – The Slaughtering of Accountability |
| A boy went flying down the staircase from his room and after finding his mother busy in the kitchen he blurted out a question with great earnest and urgency. Mother he said…is it true what the preacher says at funerals about us when he says we are going from ashes to ashes and dust to dust? His moth |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:24:38 -0500) |
| Revival and church growth in southern Philippines after ministry of Danish evangelist! |
Revival and church growth in southern Philippines after ministry of Danish evangelist!
The Danish Evangelist Peter Haahr Hansen and Gospel Miracle Ministries have recently been preaching in Churches and conducting crusades in Bohol (Southern Philippines).
Bohol is an island in the Phil |
| Author: Haahr Hansen |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:17:02 -0400) |
| The Deep Desires of Your Heart |
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)
Just like everyone else in the world, Christians are busy with work, family, church, sports, hobbies, you name it. But all too often our busyness lacks a sense of God's leading and will. We want to know |
| Author: Christine Taylor |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:52:01 -0400) |
| Patron Saint Medals |
| A saint medal, to devout Catholics, is like a photograph of a beloved friend or relative, a reminder of someone we love and know loves us. We finger these medals in much the same way as we touch the frame of a portrait, as a sign of affection or devotion to the person portrayed. Those cherished phot |
| Author: Beverly Roberts |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 May 2006 15:37:27 -0400) |
| When God Talks |
| My best friend has the spiritual gift of prophecy. I may need to explain that a bit: Christian prophecy doesn’t have much to do with foretelling the future, although God can grant that if He wishes. It has much more to do with seeing the power of God at work in the world, envisioning the spiritual b |
| Author: Christine Taylor |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 May 2006 20:24:16 -0400) |
| A Path Of Self Growth And Discovery |
This article is a brief description of the spiritual path that I am walking upon.
I think for any path to be feasible there must be certain ways of increasing our understandings and realisations. In my case, I was taught how to interpret dream and meditation symbols.
Many other modali |
| Author: Jennifer Carter |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 20 May 2006 23:00:28 -0400) |
| Are we just physical beings? |
Here's something that I have discovered:
In the presence of a qigong or taiji master, a layperson may feel unusual, often discomforting sensations within their body. Some may feel giddy or develop stomachaches. Yet others may feel heat brewing within them. I know several qi-gong masters, so I |
| Author: Jennifer Carter |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 21 May 2006 16:20:30 -0400) |
| Visit to Old Jerusalem!!! |
Dear readers;
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a religious center sacred to all three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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History about The GATES of "JERUSALEM"
Religious pilgrims from all nations continue to congregate in the Holy City and millions of people fl |
| Author: Jennifer Carter |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 May 2006 17:20:59 -0400) |
| Jews and Christians are redeemed in the Quran |
| The Quran states the following: “wa alladhina yu’minuuna bima unzila ilayka, wama unzila min qablika, wa bi aakhirah hum yuqinun” Quran 2: 5. Muslim commentators render the following interpretations. Translated: ‘and who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time, and (in their |
| Author: Gabriel Sawma |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 29 May 2006 15:47:50 -0400) |
| Powerful Words |
| We have the power to achieve, create and change circumstances in our lives. We are born powerful. Our Creator did not leave us helpless, poor and weak. He gave us all the tools to not only survive but fulfill our destiny to the utmost. We are all born for a purpose. It does not matter where we came |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 23:31:43 -0400) |
| Were Adam and Eve Forgiven in Heaven? Muslim commentators say YES, the Quran says NO. |
| The Quran states the following: ‘QULNA IHBATU MINHA JAMEE’AN, FATALAQQA ADAM MIN RABBIHI KALIMATEN FATAABA ‘ALAYHI INNAHU ALTAWWABU ALRAHIMU’ (Quran 2: 38). ‘QULNA IHBATU MINHA JAMEE’AN’ (Quran 2: 39) (Muslim commentators did not understand the meaning of these Aramaic verses. They render the follow |
| Author: Gabriel Sawma |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:11:38 -0400) |
| Access the Awesome Power Within |
Do you feel powerful? Do you feel as if you could tap into a well of power, and that whatever you set your mind to will come to pass?
Fact is, you are created to be very powerful. When Adam was created, God told him to name all the animals and have dominion. Naming your child, a pet, or a com |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:08:30 -0400) |
| Eight Strategies to Become a Winner |
Are You a Winner? What does it take to be a winner? Winning is really nothing more than an attitude. How is it that, although you are doing the exact same things as the next guy, the end results are not the same?
Let’s examine what ingredients make up a winning attitude. Whether you need to w |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:49:17 -0400) |
| Make the Hurt Go Away! |
Remember running to your mommy or daddy when you were hurt, expectantly asking: "Make the hurt go away!" You somehow knew they had the power. A kiss, a comforting lap, or a quiet word would often chase away the hurt.
What happened as you grew up? Hurts still come and go, but are you relying e |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:25:44 -0400) |
| How to Be Victorious Over Your Mountain |
Mountains in life are inevitable. Everything may be going just great; when suddenly a huge mountain obstructs your path. Initially you feel as if you cannot go on, often to the point of despair.
Just as with a physical mountain, there are a number of alternative routes to get your setback beh |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:44:29 -0400) |
| Chinese good luck symbols - part 1, Power of Chinese dragons |
The Chinese dragon is the symbol of protection and success. It is regarded as the Supreme Being among all creatures, temples and shrines have been built to honor Chinese dragons.
There are nine dragons , the earth dragon, the wind dragon, the sea dragon, the water dragon, the sky dragon, the |
| Author: Keiko Entwistle |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:59:00 -0400) |
| Tithing Today – A Highly Polarised Debate - Where Do You Stand? |
| As with any debate that involves money, you’ll find strong views for and against tithing. If you type “tithe”, “tithes” or “tithing” into a search engine you quickly begin to get the impression that there are at least one or two former tithe payers out there who aren’t “happy bunnies” and you’d be f |
| Author: Tithe Debate |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:19:41 -0400) |
| Biblical Principal and Life Application I -The Vine, The Branch and The Gardner. |
| This article is going to be in three series and I've decided to start this series because I believe that if we are doctrinally sound it will (or should) affect our lives, and when our lives are transformed our home is healed, then the church is healed and subsequently our nation would be healed of t |
| Author: Anne Mejeidu |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 08 Aug 2006 07:04:08 -0400) |
| Repercussion Of Faith |
| Long considered as the bastion of feudalism, Catholicism and religion always seem to be untouchable. It was often dangerous to remark something against it because individuals who do so were often declared as heretics. As a result, religion's potential as a social force and power has always been limi |
| Author: Todd Lange |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:05:21 -0400) |
| Scrolling Down The Scrolls |
| Who would want to listen to preachers drone on about the meaning of each and every symbol found in the Bible? Who is still interested in listening to the same old Bible stories of Noah, or of Moses? People have heard, even watched these stories often enough to memorize them. With the waning interest |
| Author: Jason Murphy |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 21:48:35 -0400) |
| The Way Out |
| There is a way out of your sorrows and distress! "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
You are in distress, aren't you? How do I know? Because you're in the world, in the end times. All the Biblical prophetic signs are being manife |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:04:25 -0400) |
| Why Blessing Your Food is So Important |
| Why Blessing Your Food is So Important
by Stephanie Relfe
If you want to maintain happy emotions it is very important to pray over your food and drink before consuming it. This is even more important to do if you want to grow spiritually.
Praying over your food and drink is especially imp |
| Author: Stephanie Relfe B.Sc. (Sydney) |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:19:03 -0400) |
| Former Jehovah's witnesses seem lost when they leave the organisation |
| You have decided that you no longer want to be one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
You have decided to leave the organisation and people that you have known, maybe all your life, breaking connections with family and friends. You are now regarded as an XJW.
You have given up a life. So what now? How do |
| Author: jeffery johnson |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:55:29 -0400) |
| Peace Is a Process |
| Peace is a Process
There is a process of peace underway. Throughout the world nations are clamoring for peace. From Afghanistan to Iraq, Gaza and Lebanon we see destruction, violence and utter desolation. Israel is at the very heart of this process. Whether we understand it or not, the whole eart |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:37:28 -0400) |
| Launch Out Into The Deep |
| by Acacia Slaton
© 2005, LaunchOutBook.com, Acacia Slaton
Read: Matthew 14:22-31
In this passage of scripture we become acquainted with Peter. Peter stands out amongst the other disciples because he was one whose flaws and weaknesses were visible. He was far from perfect, yet Jesus called |
| Author: Acacia Slaton |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:20:33 -0400) |
| Hope: the Encourager |
| Hope is the master encourager. It nudges you forward; it keeps you anticipating the desired outcome. Hope is much more than 'a-hoping and a-praying', knock-on-wood, cross-your-fingers kind of wishful thinking. No! The Biblical Hope is the key to a healthy, happy, abundant life!
Just imagine life |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:33:28 -0400) |
| Will Christians be Raptured before the Tribulation? |
| Today many people are teaching that Christians will be taken away in a secret rapture, seven years before the return of Jesus, and that they will escape the Earth’s final tribulation period.
Is this what the Bible really says?
After describing the “persecutions and tribulations” which the earl |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:06:19 -0400) |
| Ways To Find Single Christians |
| Finding the right Christian soul mate can be difficult, so the purpose of this article is to suggest ways in which single Christians can meet other single Christians safely. Follow these guild lines and perhaps that special someone will be in your near future.
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| Author: Max Suther |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:55:54 -0400) |
| Enjoying the Ride? |
| Enjoying the Ride?
Are you enjoying your daily ride? In our rush-rush world, you tend to get caught up in the time game. Maybe you allot the minimum time between appointments, then get caught in a traffic jam, and proceed to worry the rest of the way about the consequences of arriving late. You |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:30:08 -0400) |
| Christian Sex Advice |
| Get real advice written from a Christian point of view that will improve your sex life beyond anything you thought possible.
If your sex life could use a boost then check out this blog.
All marriages fall in and out of mundane patterns and the routine of a busy family life. This does not mean |
| Author: Max Rick |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:15:13 -0400) |
| The Transformation of the Earth |
| 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 up |
| Author: Mashubi Rochell |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:26:27 -0400) |
| Walking Through the Storm Towards Your Miracle |
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What is a miracle? If you stop and think about it, miracles are usually manifest in the midst of dire circumstances. In fact, you would not ask God for a miracle unless you or a loved one is facing a life and death situation, isn't that right? A miracle is perceived to be instantaneous. In the Gos |
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| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 23:45:06 -0400) |
| The Time of Transition |
| 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 |
| Author: Mashubi Rochell |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:03:18 -0400) |
| Is the Secret Rapture Biblical? |
| One of the most controversial subjects in relation to the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus, is whether or not there is a Secret Rapture of Christians seven years prior to His return.
We know from Paul’s writings that at the last trump, when the trumpet sounds the dead in Christ will rise first an |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:55:09 -0400) |
| For Crying Out Loud! |
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There is a lot to be said about crying out loud with all your might. How often do you hear someone yelling a swear word when they are hurt? They don't hold back; they just let it out along with the anger and frustration that accompanies the pain.
Well, do you know it's alright to yell at God, |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:05:56 -0400) |
| What is the Beast of Revelation and its Mark? |
| The prophet Daniel gave us a 2300-year prophecy that spanned up to the year 1844, depicting when the end-times of earth’s history would begin.
There are several prophecies in the book of Revelation that tell us about the very last days and the signs to look for and with these comes a severe warni |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:26:16 -0500) |
| Eight Keys to a Successful Church Building Program |
| Eight Keys to a Successful Church Building Program
There are many reasons for a church to decide to enter into a building program. It may be that the community is growing, the church is growing, or church space is saturated. Whatever the reason, the following considerations will help you develop |
| Author: Stephen Anderson |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:35:06 -0500) |
| Lowering the Cost of Church Building Design |
| Church construction is an expensive proposition, as is any commercial development project. One of the significant costs in church building is that of architectural design. In many areas of the USA, architectural fees commonly range from 7% to 11% of the estimated church building budget. In major |
| Author: Stephen Anderson |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:53:47 -0500) |
| Are all the dead Christians in Heaven? |
| It has long been taught that when a Christian dies they go straight to heaven. Is this what the Bible teaches or have paganistic doctrines and myths crept unbeknown into our Christian faith?
What did Jesus say about his friend Lazarus who had died? John 11:11-14 “These things said he: and after t |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:43:16 -0500) |
| If You Love Me.... |
| © Copyright 2006 by Felton L.Thompkins
How many times have you heard this verse of Scripture
quoted to you: “If you love me, keep my commandments.”
John 14:15, and instead of it being an inspiration, it not
only made you cringe, but it also made you feel like you were
condemned of God, a |
| Author: Felton LThompkins |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:06:58 -0500) |
| Is anyone burning in Hell today? |
| There are various lines of thought in relation to Hell. Some believe that neither Heaven or Hell exist and that when we die that it the end of our existance. In Christian circles some teach that Hell is merely a ‘separation from God’, others contend that it is a fiery place of eternal torture where |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:09:48 -0500) |
| Nostradamus Linked To The Kabbalah |
| In the late sixteenth century, four separate editions of the Nostradamus prophecies were published in the city of Paris, each of which contained major textual alterations from all other editions: thirty-nine prophetic stanzas were entirely deleted and replaced with other stanzas. Morten St. George, |
| Author: David Allen |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:05:24 -0500) |
| How long will Hell Fire burn? |
| The Bible clearly shows us that on the day of judgment at the end of time, the wicked will be punished with Hell Fire. Many Christians believe that this Hell Fire will last forever and that the wicked will be eternally tormented in pain and anguish. Is this really what the Bible shows?
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| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:59:52 -0500) |
| What does Stewardship encompass? |
| The Biblical principle of stewardship of our finances encompasses three separate points. Firstly it relates to good money management. We need to be careful not to squander the resources that God gives to us. We should learn good money management techniques, and learn not to be susceptible to impulse |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 06:26:22 -0500) |
| Kabbalah: In Search Of The Revelations Of Elijah |
| Salon is a small town in the south of France. It was a quiet place in the sixteenth century, an unlikely place for the discovery that ancient revelations were not what for centuries they had been believed to be: a blueprint for the creation of the world, the primordial world of angels and spirits th |
| Author: Gersiane De Brito |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:52:01 -0500) |
| You're Not That Body! |
| Five thousand years ago Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, spoke the Bhagavad-gita (the Song of God) which contains information about God, the living entities, karma (action and reaction in this world), time, and the material energy.
The Bhagavad-gita is one of the Vedic literatures |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:59:41 -0500) |
| Philosphy About Reincarnation From the Vedas |
| Reincarnation means that the soul is changing bodies. This change of bodies occurs not only at death, but throughout life; from boyhood to youth to old age, then to a baby's body. These moment by moment changes are too small for the person to be aware of, but when we consider greater amounts of time |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:54:52 -0500) |
| Philosphy About Reincarnation From the Vedas |
| Reincarnation means that the soul is changing bodies. This change of bodies occurs not only at death, but throughout life; from boyhood to youth to old age, then to a baby's body. These moment by moment changes are too small for the person to be aware of, but when we consider greater amounts of time |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:57:08 -0500) |
| The Power of Single-Minded Prayer |
| If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive |
| Author: Eddie Smith |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:21:15 -0500) |
| How Strong Would You Like to Be? |
| There is no denying that in this world you need to be strong. At certain times and circumstances you will require more strength than others. Whether you're looking for more physical energy, moral fortitude or spiritual authority, there never seems to be enough when you suddenly need it. A lack of st |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:16:58 -0500) |
| The Passion |
| A great shift is in the making: A time for very deep purification and cleansing from the inner core within ourselves and within the Earth up to the outer manifest reality. How this will all play out is our choice.
Many will understand the need for inner and outer focus on unity and love. However, |
| Author: Gerald O'Donnell |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:26:54 -0500) |
| What’s the Focus of Your Eye? |
| I awoke the other day with a start and heard the words: “Look not to the right, nor to the left.” I saw myself with blinds on either side of my eyes, like a horse that is being directed by its rider. Pondering as to what exactly the Lord was trying to convey to me, I was directed to:
“The light |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:35:42 -0500) |
| I'm So Hurt! Why Should I Forgive? |
| Lives are shattered in an instant. Your loved one may be killed or maimed for life and the perpetrator is unrepentant. Yet, you are called to forgive! The first thoughts that may come to mind are: 'why should I forgive this person for such a horrible, willful act of violence!'
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| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:01:20 -0500) |
| Touch Not My Anointed! |
| Imagine this. You're running for your life, in constant fear. A former friend has turned against you and now is intent on killing you! All of a sudden you're trapped; surrounded by your foe and a group of strong men. Your enemy, however, does not realize that you're within arm's length and, while he |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:43:15 -0500) |
| Answered Prayer |
| There is a problem I would like to address that seems to be common in most Christian circles today.Very few believers know how to speak the word to their problems and I believe it is the key to answered prayer. Instead we are negatively talking about our problems resulting in long silly counselling |
| Author: Lance Dwayne Ronald Brown |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:06:46 -0500) |
| How to Make Predictions Come to Pass |
| What are your predictions for this year for yourself and your family? The word 'prediction' is derived from two Latin words: 'pre', meaning: 'before,' and: 'diction,' the 'spoken word.' The original verb, 'predicere,' means "to speak before." In other words then, would you agree that when someone ac |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:13:35 -0500) |
| Wishing It Weren't So! |
| You were filled with hopes and dreams. Maybe it was for a great career, a perfect marriage, and/or good health. Now all you've got are problems! What happened? Your head is full of questions. Aren’t Christians supposed to be living in the abundant life of God in every aspect of their lives? Didn’t G |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:16:04 -0500) |
| Global Warming. Are You Worried About it? |
| Today I read an article in the paper. The headline read"Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight". Apparently a prominent group of scientists in 1945 set up this clock to illustrate impending nuclear annihilation. At that time their main concern was nuclear war and midnight symbolized a widespread nu |
| Author: Lance Dwayne Ronald Brown |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:04:45 -0500) |
| Even the Wind and the Sea Obey! |
| Wind storms, snow storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, tsunamis, you name it, they seem to be everywhere these days! And, yes, they are more frequent and dangerous than ever before. The whole world is clamoring for climate change and trying to figure out what to do about it.
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| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:52:30 -0500) |
| Tithing or God's Grace. Which Prospers You? |
| A lot of preachers are dogmatic about biblical tithing but most of what is being taught in Christian churches across North America about a believer's prosperity is just flat out erroneous. This is a huge topic so I am going to address one false doctrine to the next and make this a series. The words |
| Author: Lance Dwayne Ronald Brown |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:58:13 -0400) |
| Well and Truly Loved! |
| Do you ever have days, or seasons, when you see, think and feel that everyone around you has it all together? They seem to have and get everything they need and more than they even want, and they are happy all the time? You can see the blessings and love of God all over them and their families.
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| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:54:04 -0400) |
| The Bridegroom and the Bride |
| The signs of the time we're living in tell us that the bridegroom is coming very soon for His bride! But, who is this bridegroom and who's the bride? The Church is referred to as the Bride of Christ. Are you a part of that church?
"Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Ac |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:48:34 -0400) |
| It Is No Secret What God Can Do! |
| "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." (Jer. 33: 3)
Have you noticed that all over the internet, in bookstores, and on Oprah 'they' have found the secret? So-called hidden secrets are available for the ultimate in health, wealth and |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:02:04 -0400) |
| If you build it, the time will follow, some how, in some way! |
| Because we published and marketed, "The Call To Prayer And A Return To The Prayer Closet', ebook,we receive a lot of mail regarding prayer in general, especially during the holidays. However, because we also have a lot of home school families as our customers, most of the questions revolving around |
| Author: Theresa Twogood |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:48:09 -0400) |
| The World Peace Religion’s Anna Nicole Smith Prophecies |
| The Holy Bibles are a combination of law books, tabloids and ancient prophecies. The authors knew that the people were more likely to read law books if they were mixed with gossip and parables. The intense interest in the Anna Nicole Smith case shows that people have not changed that much in the las |
| Author: Karen Fish |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:43:39 -0400) |
| Christian Divorce. What to Do When It Happens To You Part 2 |
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Part one of "Christian Divorce" that I wrote got a tremendous number of reads so I thought perhaps I should expound a little further. As I said before I want to encourage all believers out there that are going through the pain and darkness of divorce. Having gone through divorce myself there are a |
| Author: Lance Dwayne Ronald Brown |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:35:21 -0400) |
| Home Business For Christians? |
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Home Business For Christians
Should Christians work from home? Are there any internet businesses out there that will allow Christians to make a substantial income without compromising their faith? Is it morally right for Christians to make |
| Author: Marc Rosenbaum |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:29:11 -0400) |
| How to Escape the Destruction: Part 1 of 3 |
| To all the prophets we give our greetings of peace, our salams. May the peace, the beneficence, and the blessings of God be upon them. (As-salamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu kulluhu.)
We also give our greetings and our supplications (salawat) to the angels. May the peace, the beneficen |
| Author: Bawa Muhaiyaddeen |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:15:24 -0400) |
| Freudians Catch Up to Pulpiters - Too Little Too Late |
| Newscasters have been furnishing the list of the latest sexually driven crimes with every new report but now psychiatry has begun to admit that the inundation of sexual material in the media is hurting the young in America. The studies are complete the facts are in but it is not being taken very ser |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:41:10 -0400) |
| Rick Warren's Whole Bird - Why This Bird Can't Fly |
| Like Dr. Richard Land I have also seen the importance of becoming involved with the democratic process on every level. It is not as important as the call to the gospel but it is folly to ignore political process. From the single vote to full blown activism it is all too apparent that doing nothing w |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:13:17 -0400) |
| Revival. False Christian Doctrine Has Got To Go |
| These are the last days. In the coming revival, we are not only going to see signs and wonders but I believe we will also see a revival of doctrine. Too much false christian doctrine is presently floating around out there. I believe Jesus is abruptly bringing it all to an end.
Just in case you |
| Author: Lance Dwayne Ronald Brown |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:30:42 -0400) |
| The Majesty of an Awesome God |
| Majesty is defined as magnificence, splendor, glory, anointing, brilliance, radiance, beauty, wonder and grandeur. Those are only a few descriptions of what God is like. No earthly word could possibly even start to describe the majesty of our God.
He sits on a great white throne, and nothing can |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:18:34 -0400) |
| Christians Thrown to the Lions - Not Rome but in America |
| Among the organizations and groups fighting HR 1592 are For Faith and Family, Traditional Values Coalition, Faith2Action, The High Impact Coalition, Repent America, Focus on the Family, Americans for Justice, Exodus International and the Pacific Justice Institute. These are not the only organization |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:34:07 -0400) |
| Where's Your Joy Gone To? |
| If the joy of the Lord is your strength, as the Bible says, then how come you so often are sad, stressed out and ready to throw in the towel?
Do you have days like that? No strength, no motivation, and you just can't seem to get out from under the enormity of the pressures. You're feeling sad and |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 01 May 2007 19:27:51 -0400) |
| He Shall Neither Slumber Nor Sleep |
| How is it that whenever you find yourself in a desperate situation, it seems to be in the middle of the night, on weekends, or other times when no one is available? Whether you need instant wisdom or just a shoulder to cry on, there really is someone who never sleeps, and is waiting for you with ope |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 05 May 2007 12:04:35 -0400) |
| Christians Sleeping - Antichrist Creeping |
| Thursday May 3, 2007 was recognized as America’s national day of prayer. Even as Christians gathered to petition God for many things, members of congress met to debate and finally vote on hate crimes bill HR 1592. The bill squeezed by and was voted into law with 237 yeas and 180 nays.
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| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 08 May 2007 12:25:56 -0400) |
| How to Escape the Destruction: Part 2 of 3 |
| Therefore, precious jeweled lights of my eyes, Allah alone has laid the most exalted of all paths before us. His quality is the one path. His actions, conduct, and good behavior are the one path. His trust, His justice, His three thousand benevolences with which He shows compassion, and His attri |
| Author: Bawa Muhaiyaddeen |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 26 May 2007 22:10:12 -0400) |
| Maher O'Donnell Hagee and Hagee - Not the Law Firm |
| Rosie O’Donnell has left the building much to the delight of at least some of her fellows, her network and a large contingent of relieved American soldiers, ordinary citizens and TV viewers. The entire fiasco only underscores the deep lines of division in the U.S.
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| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 29 May 2007 14:38:41 -0400) |
| How to Escape the Destruction - Conclusion |
| Precious jeweled lights of my eyes, you must realize the past, the present, and the future that is coming. If you realize this and conduct yourselves properly, you will escape. Destruction will be caused by atoms, fires, water, storms, gales, illusion, arrogance, caste, religion, and dogmas. Wars |
| Author: Bawa Muhaiyaddeen |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 29 May 2007 18:36:46 -0400) |
| Rejoicing in the moment |
| This is the day the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice therein. There is no moment like this one; no day like today. Carpe Diem, meaning Harvesting, or Gathering, the Day, has become a household phrase. It is interesting to note that the meaning is widely accepted to mean: Seize the Moment. A |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:28:18 -0400) |
| Tithing or God's Grace. Which Prospers You? Part 3 |
| For years we have been taught that the way to prosper was by our giving. I submit to you it is by a deeper relationship with Jesus. Jesus will tell you what you need to do to prosper.
The fact of the matter is still that everything you hear on Christian television says that it is according to yo |
| Author: Lance Dwayne Ronald Brown |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:28:40 -0400) |
| Sex Life is Abominable |
| Sex is the driving mechanism of modern society. Godless life induces people into lustiness long after the high of youth has subsided, causing them to stay emotionally immature throughout their lives. Forgetting the eternal relationship with the supreme personality of godhead, lord Sri Krsna, they ab |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:51:14 -0400) |
| Christophobes - The New American Bullies |
| Space travel may be hindered by distance but the blogs are not, there are probably more of them than stars. Spurred on by the polemics of Dawkins, the arrogance of Hitchens, the fall of Haggard, the illness of Dr. James Kennedy and the death of Jerry Falwell, the articles and blogs have waxed resple |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:02:51 -0400) |
| Grihasta Ashrama - A Platform for Renunciation? |
| Grihasta, or householder life is the second spiritual stage in the Varnasrama parampara. In this phase the grihasta lives along with his wife and children in their house and leads a religious (dharma) and productive (artha) life, which allows some resources of enjoyment (kama). This asrama is the on |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:14:45 -0400) |
| Srila Prabhupada's Presentation of Sastras |
| Srila Prabhupada did not present Shastra as a dry academic subject to be theorized and armchair-philosophized about. Instead of giving abstruse explanations, he spoke and more importantly lived the essense of shastra. He repeatedly emphasized the point of all sastra: "You are not this body. Surrende |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:26:30 -0400) |
| Hitchens is not Great: The Poison of Pride |
| Even a better than middling mind is bound to find a reason to be bored with Hitchens book “God is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.” Impeccable English and brilliant elucidation does little to keep the mind from wandering repeatedly to Matthew 6:23b “If therefore the light that is in thee |
| Author: Rev Michael Bresciani |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:26:45 -0400) |
| Consider the Secret of the Eagle's Power |
| "Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place. From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off." (Job 39: 30)
Can you identify with the eagle? Is this a spiritual picture of |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:53:44 -0400) |
| God Idea or Just A Good Idea? |
| Are you doing things for God or are you doing the things of God? Does it seem odd to you that churches are always starting building programs, buying sound systems, or starting projects they can't seem to afford. Every Sunday they spend more and more time grinding out offerings and perverting script |
| Author: Lance Dwayne Ronald Brown |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:55:06 -0400) |
| Mourning Turned to Joy |
| Are you going through a period of mourning? A loved one passing away, a marriage falling apart, a rebellious teen choosing a path of destruction for his/her life are just a few reasons to mourn.
The world is so full of violence, destruction and sudden deaths that few people are spared completely. |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:24:25 -0400) |
| Five Reasons to Pray |
| First of all, what is prayer? Prayer is the act of communicating with God. It doesn’t have to consist of the standard prayers we learned as a child. A prayer can consist of a simple phrase or two. “Lord, I’m thinking of you today. Please brighten my day and assist me in all that I do.”
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| Author: Jo Mark |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:40:11 -0400) |
| Wisdom: the Power of God |
| The Word of God is powerful. It needs no explanation, defense, or superior mental power. Give a Bible to those who want to know God and are hungering for the Truth and their hearts shall be set on fire spiritually.
There were a couple of guys walking to a village. They were expressing their sadne |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:26:16 -0400) |
| The Secret And Divine Will |
| You have by now had your e-mail box bombarded and overflowing with information and offers of literature for sale on,'The Secret'. If you watch afternoon televison you have seen wealthy celebrities taunt claims about 'The Secret'. I must say for the record that I have no animosity towards any one sel |
| Author: Theresa Twogood |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:06:33 -0400) |
| God's Secret Law of Seed Time and Harvest |
| The Kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed which, when sown, grows into a big tree that produces shade and fruit for the birds. (Luke 13: 18-19)
To every man is given a measure of faith (Rom. 12: 3) If you have faith in God, everything you desire and declare out loud shall be done (Mark 1 |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| The Disappearance of Krishna |
| When Krishna was there in Vrindavan as a child he killed many demons. Then he went to Mathura and killed many demons. When he was in Dwaraka he killed many demons and then in the Kurukshetra war many demons were killed by the Pandavas. Now Krishna thought that it was the time for him to disappear bu |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:53:56 -0400) |
| Methods of Obtaining Knowledge and The Spiritual Master |
| There are three basic methods of obtaining knowledge, two of which are faulty, and one which is faultless when properly applied. The two faulty methods are: 1. Direct perception, and 2. Induction (making general conclusions from limited experience). The faultless method is the descending process by |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:55:08 -0400) |
| Methods of Obtaining Knowledge and The Spiritual Master |
| There are three basic methods of obtaining knowledge, two of which are faulty, and one which is faultless when properly applied. The two faulty methods are: 1. Direct perception, and 2. Induction (making general conclusions from limited experience). The faultless method is the descending process by |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:04:13 -0400) |
| When Krishna Comes to this World and The Four Sinners-The Four Saints. Impersonalism vs. Personalism |
| In the Bhagavad-gita Krishna states that He comes to this world whenever there is a rise in religion and a decline in religion. He comes to re-establish religious principles, annihilate the miscreants, and protect the devotees.By the phrase "rise in irreligion," Krishna indicates that irreligious ac |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:11:06 -0400) |
| Remembrance, Forgetfulness, Knowledge And The Perverted Material World |
| Remembrance, Forgetfulness and Knowledge are important and connected. Krishna, as the Supersoul in everyone's heart, 'helps one to fulfill one's desires in this world. According to our aspirations, we require to forget some things (such as God if one is an atheist), we require to remember other thin |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:16:42 -0400) |
| Material Love and The Modes of Nature |
| What do we call material love in our world? What we call "love" in this world is simply the self-centered desire to enjoy the "beloved" object. So our love for something or someone is dependent upon whether or not our senses are being pleased.
For example, people generally love animals such a |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:23:32 -0400) |
| Frustration, Material Pleasure and Three Gates Leading to Hell |
| Our nature is spiritual--different from the material body that we are inhabiting. We can never become happy by attempting to satisfy the body. The soul must be satisfied.
Srila Prabhupada gave an example of the "Bird in the Cage" to illustrate this point. If the owner of the bird only pays at |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:32:22 -0400) |
| Krishna is the Reservoir of all Beauty and Krishna's Energies |
| Krishna, the Supreme Lord, has three types of energies: 1. Material, 2. Spiritual, and 3. Marginal. The material energy is the dull matter that has no consciousness. The spiritual energy is the conscious energy that is devoted to His service. The marginal energy consists of the living entities--indi |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:40:42 -0400) |
| Krishna's Body is Spiritual and No Loss of Diminution |
| Krishna's Body is Spiritual. Krishna is non-different from His body. His body is eternal, full of bliss, and knowledge. He never changes His body, but in His selfsame body appears in different ways, according to His desires, in His various incarnations .This is the same as a dramatic artist who can |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:45:56 -0400) |
| The Regulative Principles of Freedom, Service to God and The Six Senses |
| There are positive and negative injunctions for those wishing to be successfull in spiritual life. For example, if one wishes to start a fire he must apply heat(positive injunction) as well as avoid pouring water(negative in junction) which would hurt his recovery.
There are four pillars of s |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:51:15 -0400) |
| Controlled Senses and A Krishna Conscious Diet |
| A devotee realizes that the source of his miseries in this world, the senses, can also be the cause of his liberation and perfection in Krishna consciousness. Generally it is thought that sense control means severe austerity or joyless puritanism, but there is no need to negate the senses or ignore |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:56:52 -0400) |
| Letters From Prison Inmates About Bhagavad Gita As It Is |
| Two months prior to 2006 Gita Jayanti festival, I requested inmates, who regularly write to me, to write down a few lines about how they received the 1st copy of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and what they learned from the Gita and what are their favorite verses. I have tried to keep the inmates responses |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:02:02 -0400) |
| Inmate's Experience of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Surrendering To Krishna |
| The following is a compilation of inmate's quotes about their experience reading Bhagavad Gita As It Is:
One can attain happiness and peace by surrendering unto Krishna and six promises of Lord Krishna: In verse 2.66 it is stated that 'One who is not connected with the Supreme (in Krishna Con |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:07:42 -0400) |
| Externally And Internally In My Heart And Mind |
| I have decided to start a blog, not as an attempt to document what is going on externally in my life and travels but rather as to reveal what is happening internally in my heart and mind as I perform my devotional service to Srila Prabhupada. Sometimes I will refer to external events as a means to r |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:12:31 -0400) |
| Love Of Krishna's Practices And Prayers |
| By the practices and prayers I mentioned (and of course by the mercy of Srila Prabhupada and Radha Govinda), I am feeling a radical softening of the heart and the feeling of intense love for Krishna's parts and parcels. The process actually works! And of course this intense love for Krishna and his |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:17:22 -0400) |
| One Must Recognize One's Needs |
| I am studying several books (in addition to my Kcon studies) right now that deal with the structure of different types of organizations, the power of Authority, books on Non Violent Communication (which I am using as source material for several courses I am putting together on Empathy and conflict r |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:25:12 -0400) |
| We Should Think In a Positive Way To Get Rid of Anarthas |
| Today is Lord Nrisimha's appearance. I appeal to Krishna in that form to eradicate the anarthas in my heart so that I can perform pure devotional service. Those anarthas are our real enemies, not external personalities who are themselves suffering under the law of the material energy. Prahlad M neve |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:30:02 -0400) |
| Why Krishna Consciousness Is Joyfully Performed |
| Last night we had a interesting discussion about austerities. My understanding is that Krishna consciousness is meant to be "joyfully performed." In other words, whatever austerities that we may execute should be done joyfully or happily. For many this appears to be a tall order. There are different |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:37:42 -0400) |
| How You See Yourself In Krishna Eyes |
| Going to Vaikuntha. We had a very interesting discussion on today's SB verse 4.12.36: "The self-effulgent Vaikuntha planets, by whose illumination alone all the illuminating planets within this material world give off reflected light, cannot be reached by those who are not merciful to other living e |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:42:34 -0400) |
| Understanding How To Live In The Real World And How Material Energy Affects The Mind And Body |
| So, Pariksit Maharaja now understands that the ultimate solution to the pangs of material existence is the chanting of the Holy Names. So, as far as our becoming Krishna conscious is concerned; we need to be anxiety about the suffering of the souls in this material world and impelled by that anxiety |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:47:02 -0400) |
| Understanding Material Nature And How To Live In The Real World |
| But since we don't have these siddhis it behooves us to be aware of how the material nature affects our bodies.
It is amazing to me how devotees are oftentimes in denial of this: in our diet, sleeping habits, use of spiritual paraphernalia, eating habits, safety procedures, etc. There are cer |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:52:05 -0400) |
| Better Ways Of Eating For Krishna And Prabhupada |
| Now comes the controversial part where I attempt to explain how many of our habits (that we confuse with Kcon) or activities may be harming us or at least not contributing to our health. Lets take eating for example. Most of us were brought up in Kcon eating tons of Halvah, Sweet Rice, fried foods, |
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| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:57:02 -0400) |
| Ways To Become Happy By Chanting The Names of Krishna |
| The names of Krishna are the repository of all happiness. They are the greatest wealth! If we chant properly, we will not experience material miseries (spiritual miseries like the feeling of intense separation from Krishna are another thing!). So the question arises as to how we can chant nicely, ev |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:01:54 -0400) |
| More On Chanting Properly To Krishna |
| It is also hard for me to relate when someone says something like: "That was an ecstatic kirtan," which indicates some other kirtan wasn't ecstatic or that someone thinks they have to travel hundreds or thousands of miles to experience an "Ecstatic Kirtan." Ecstatic Kirtans are there for everyone al |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:07:32 -0400) |
| Sometimes Wanting More Is Not Always What You Want |
| I just arrived in Houston, Texas for our North American GBC and leadership meetings which will last 4 days. Management is not a sannyasi's traditional duty nor is it something that is high up in my list either. When I first joined the movement, I definitely had a desire to control and wanted to have |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:19:32 -0400) |
| We Should Appreciate All Services Done for Krishna |
| This mood of intolerance of others service represents an insecurity. If we are truly convinced about the potency of our service, we don't need to belittle others. We should appreciate all services done for Krishna. Its like the story of Hanuman and the spider which Srila Prabhupada told us. Both the |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:25:02 -0400) |
| In Real Love/Empathy/Compassion There is Equality, and Hierarchy Vanishes Like the Mist |
| This is different from sympathy in which one from a superior position simply feels sorry for those
who are suffering. In real love/empathy/compassion there is equality and hierarchy vanishes like the mist being burnt off by intense sunshine. By understanding this particular point, so much in Prab |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:29:43 -0400) |
| Chanting - The Only Means of Deliverance |
| Krsna-nama-maha-mantrera ei ta svabhava
Yei jape, tara krsne upajaye bhava
"It is the nature of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra (the great mantra of deliverance) that whoever chants it immediately develops loving ecstasy for krsna." (Chaitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila 7.83)
Unadulterated lov |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:51:05 -0400) |
| Hey; I'm Married, You Know! |
| We're on the plane, high above the clouds, on our way to our honeymoon destination. All of a sudden out of nowhere I hear my hubby spontaneously exclaiming: "Hey; I'm married, you know!"
A sudden revelation! Yes, a fact that the head and body both knew, but now, all of a sudden it had sunk deeply |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:12:49 -0400) |
| The Price of Freedom |
| Isn't it wonderful to be free? Are you free; truly free? What is true freedom anyway? Is it the freedom to choose a mate, religion, profession or lifestyle? If you're privileged to enjoy all of them, can you honestly say that you feel free? Are you free from stress, abuse, self condemnation and unfo |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:17:38 -0400) |
| Christ in You, the Hope of Glory |
| It is good to take time to meditate on whose you are and who makes your heart His dwelling place. He deserves a heart of thanksgiving and praise for who He is: the Most High.
"The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; dwell |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:38:57 -0400) |
| Who is Mystery Babylon? |
| Many Christians are unaware of what the symbols used in the Revelation represent. It is not until you are given the keys to unlocking the prophecies that any sense can be made of them. The biblical principles for interpreting prophecy are quite simple 1) Use scripture to interpret scripture and 2) U |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:40:14 -0400) |
| Does Jesus want us to keep all of the Ten Commandments? |
| Jesus showed us that the Ten Commandments would never change. Mathew 5:18 “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled”.
He also demonstrated that and that they were an eternal law of love John 15:10 “If y |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:41:35 -0400) |
| Are Generational Curses in effect today? |
| The idea that sins of our ancestors can have a detrimental effect on our own lives stems from a misunderstanding of several scriptures.
In Exodus 20:5-6 and Deuteronomy 5:9-10 it speaks of the consequences of idolatry affecting the third and fourth generation. It says “Thou shalt not bow down th |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:42:38 -0400) |
| Are the Ten Commandments Relevant today? |
| There are some pastors today within the Christian Church who are preaching that the Ten Commandments are no longer valid. Is this what the Word of God teaches?
Jesus summarized the Ten Commandments when He said, Mathew 22:37-40 “…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all t |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:44:05 -0400) |
| Chosen for Such a Time as This |
| You are totally exclusive, privileged, and most excellent. Yes, I can call you that, even though I do not know you personally and despite the fact that you may not see yourself that way.
How you feel at any given time has nothing to do with how God sees you, and what He has to say about you. He s |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:24:08 -0400) |
| The Spirit is Willing! Is Your Flesh Weak? |
| This is not about fighting a battle against a sin of the flesh. It's all about fighting a spiritual battle of faith.
Actually, the verse the Lord directed me to for this message is this one: "I will: be thou clean." (Luke 5: 13)
That was the Lord's answer to a leper, who had begged Him that i |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:50:15 -0400) |
| God's Word Paves the Way |
| She was widowed, lost and penniless. Logic told her to stay with family and traditional beliefs and rituals. But, somehow, deep in her heart, she knew that she had to make a choice, and that was to go forward into as yet unfamiliar territory.
Ruth had learned from her mother-in-law about God and |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:34:28 -0400) |
| The Basics Of Wicca |
| First, let me give you my Basics of Wicca write-up, which is my own take on Wicca based on 13 years of practice. It will suggest a couple of truly informative books for you to read. Wicca is a very complex faith, which embraces widely varying practices and many different Traditions. The following, h |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:41:10 -0400) |
| Psychology of Hiranyaksa |
| Hiranyaksa means one who has his eyes always on gold! What a name.
Many years ago when I first joined the movement I would feel a definite antipathy towards persons like Hiranyaksa. Now I feel quite different (hopefully I have not become a demon!). When I read about Hiranyaksa and his ilk I f |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:46:46 -0400) |
| We Should Appreciate All Services Done for Krishna |
| This mood of intolerance of others service represents an insecurity. If we are truly convinced about the potency of our service, we don't need to belittle others. We should appreciate all services done for Krishna. Its like the story of Hanuman and the spider which Srila Prabhupada told us. Both the |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:51:10 -0400) |
| What Might Make It Easier To Wake Up And Start Chanting |
| So, for example when we are absorbed in something, particularly at right before we go to sleep that very subject matter is processed during the night and affects our consciousness when we wake up in the morning. It is said that that half hour before sleep is critical and that whatever we are conscio |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:02:55 -0400) |
| Sometimes Wanting More Is Not Always What You Want |
| I just arrived in Houston, Texas for our North American GBC and leadership meetings which will last 4 days. Management is not a sannyasi's traditional duty nor is it something that is high up in my list either. When I first joined the movement, I definitely had a desire to control and wanted to have |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:07:06 -0400) |
| Understanding Material Nature And How To Live In The Real World |
| But since we don't have these siddhis it behooves us to be aware of how the material nature affects our bodies.
It is amazing to me how devotees are oftentimes in denial of this: in our diet, sleeping habits, use of spiritual paraphernalia, eating habits, safety procedures, etc. There are cer |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:11:06 -0400) |
| Better Ways Of Eating For Krishna And Prabhupada |
| Now comes the controversial part where I attempt to explain how many of our habits (that we confuse with Kcon) or activities may be harming us or at least not contributing to our health. Lets take eating for example. Most of us were brought up in Kcon eating tons of Halvah, Sweet Rice, fried foods, |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:14:44 -0400) |
| Ways To Become Happy By Chanting The Names of Krishna |
| The names of Krishna are the repository of all happiness. They are the greatest wealth! If we chant properly, we will not experience material miseries (spiritual miseries like the feeling of intense separation from Krishna are another thing!). So the question arises as to how we can chant nicely, ev |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:17:56 -0400) |
| More On Chanting Properly To Krishna |
| It is also hard for me to relate when someone says something like: "That was an ecstatic kirtan," which indicates some other kirtan wasn't ecstatic or that someone thinks they have to travel hundreds or thousands of miles to experience an "Ecstatic Kirtan." Ecstatic Kirtans are there for everyone al |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:24:49 -0400) |
| In Real Love/Empathy/Compassion There is Equality, and Hierarchy Vanishes Like the Mist |
| This is different from sympathy in which one from a superior position simply feels sorry for those
who are suffering. In real love/empathy/compassion there is equality and hierarchy vanishes like the mist being burnt off by intense sunshine. By understanding this particular point, so much in Prab |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:28:28 -0400) |
| Understanding How To Live In The Real World And How Material Energy Affects The Mind And Body |
| So, Pariksit Maharaja now understands that the ultimate solution to the pangs of material existence is the chanting of the Holy Names. So, as far as our becoming Krishna conscious is concerned; we need to be anxiety about the suffering of the souls in this material world and impelled by that anxiety |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:32:04 -0400) |
| How You See Yourself In Krishna Eyes |
| Going to Vaikuntha. We had a very interesting discussion on today's SB verse 4.12.36: "The self-effulgent Vaikuntha planets, by whose illumination alone all the illuminating planets within this material world give off reflected light, cannot be reached by those who are not merciful to other living e |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:35:26 -0400) |
| Why Krishna Consciousness Is Joyfully Performed |
| Last night we had a interesting discussion about austerities. My understanding is that Krishna consciousness is meant to be "joyfully performed." In other words, whatever austerities that we may execute should be done joyfully or happily. For many this appears to be a tall order. There are different |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:38:39 -0400) |
| We Should Think In a Positive Way To Get Rid of Anarthas |
| Today is Lord Nrisimha's appearance. I appeal to Krishna in that form to eradicate the anarthas in my heart so that I can perform pure devotional service. Those anarthas are our real enemies, not external personalities who are themselves suffering under the law of the material energy. Prahlad M neve |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:42:00 -0400) |
| One Must Recognize One's Needs |
| I am studying several books (in addition to my Kcon studies) right now that deal with the structure of different types of organizations, the power of Authority, books on Non Violent Communication (which I am using as source material for several courses I am putting together on Empathy and conflict r |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:45:08 -0400) |
| Love Of Krishna's Practices And Prayers |
| By the practices and prayers I mentioned (and of course by the mercy of Srila Prabhupada and Radha Govinda), I am feeling a radical softening of the heart and the feeling of intense love for Krishna's parts and parcels. The process actually works! And of course this intense love for Krishna and his |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:47:59 -0400) |
| Externally And Internally In My Heart And Mind |
| I have decided to start a blog, not as an attempt to document what is going on externally in my life and travels but rather as to reveal what is happening internally in my heart and mind as I perform my devotional service to Srila Prabhupada. Sometimes I will refer to external events as a means to r |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:52:06 -0400) |
| Inmate's Experience of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Surrendering To Krishna |
| The following is a compilation of inmate's quotes about their experience reading Bhagavad Gita As It Is:
One can attain happiness and peace by surrendering unto Krishna and six promises of Lord Krishna: In verse 2.66 it is stated that 'One who is not connected with the Supreme (in Krishna Con |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:55:49 -0400) |
| Letters From Prison Inmates About Bhagavad Gita As It Is |
| Two months prior to 2006 Gita Jayanti festival, I requested inmates, who regularly write to me, to write down a few lines about how they received the 1st copy of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and what they learned from the Gita and what are their favorite verses. I have tried to keep the inmates responses |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:58:56 -0400) |
| Controlled Senses and A Krishna Conscious Diet |
| A devotee realizes that the source of his miseries in this world, the senses, can also be the cause of his liberation and perfection in Krishna consciousness. Generally it is thought that sense control means severe austerity or joyless puritanism, but there is no need to negate the senses or ignore |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:02:17 -0400) |
| The Regulative Principles of Freedom, Service to God and The Six Senses |
| There are positive and negative injunctions for those wishing to be successfull in spiritual life. For example, if one wishes to start a fire he must apply heat(positive injunction) as well as avoid pouring water(negative in junction) which would hurt his recovery.
There are four pillars of s |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:06:32 -0400) |
| Krishna's Body is Spiritual and No Loss of Diminution |
| Krishna's Body is Spiritual. Krishna is non-different from His body. His body is eternal, full of bliss, and knowledge. He never changes His body, but in His selfsame body appears in different ways, according to His desires, in His various incarnations .This is the same as a dramatic artist who can |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| Krishna is the Reservoir of all Beauty and Krishna's Energies |
| Krishna, the Supreme Lord, has three types of energies: 1. Material, 2. Spiritual, and 3. Marginal. The material energy is the dull matter that has no consciousness. The spiritual energy is the conscious energy that is devoted to His service. The marginal energy consists of the living entities--indi |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:14:26 -0400) |
| Frustration, Material Pleasure and Three Gates Leading to Hell |
| Our nature is spiritual--different from the material body that we are inhabiting. We can never become happy by attempting to satisfy the body. The soul must be satisfied.
Srila Prabhupada gave an example of the "Bird in the Cage" to illustrate this point. If the owner of the bird only pays at |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:17:26 -0400) |
| Material Love and The Modes of Nature |
| What do we call material love in our world? What we call "love" in this world is simply the self-centered desire to enjoy the "beloved" object. So our love for something or someone is dependent upon whether or not our senses are being pleased.
For example, people generally love animals such a |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:20:35 -0400) |
| Remembrance, Forgetfulness, Knowledge And The Perverted Material World |
| Remembrance, Forgetfulness and Knowledge are important and connected. Krishna, as the Supersoul in everyone's heart, 'helps one to fulfill one's desires in this world. According to our aspirations, we require to forget some things (such as God if one is an atheist), we require to remember other thin |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:23:39 -0400) |
| When Krishna Comes to this World and The Four Sinners-The Four Saints. Impersonalism vs. Personalism |
| In the Bhagavad-gita Krishna states that He comes to this world whenever there is a rise in religion and a decline in religion. He comes to re-establish religious principles, annihilate the miscreants, and protect the devotees.By the phrase "rise in irreligion," Krishna indicates that irreligious ac |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:26:26 -0400) |
| Methods of Obtaining Knowledge and The Spiritual Master |
| There are three basic methods of obtaining knowledge, two of which are faulty, and one which is faultless when properly applied. The two faulty methods are: 1. Direct perception, and 2. Induction (making general conclusions from limited experience). The faultless method is the descending process by |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:39:47 -0400) |
| Attracting Favor God's Way |
| Do you feel cursed? What do you need to do to attract God's favor in your life?
Let's have a look at Ruth. She had a double curse on her: her country was cursed and her husband had died, leaving her destitute. How did she overcome her lot? Yes, she was a decendant of Lot - the guy from Sodom. (G |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:24:34 -0400) |
| Faith Plus Action Equals Miracles |
| It is good to have great faith. However, did you know that if your faith is not connected to action, it is dead? Really! James explains it this way:
"Thou believeth that there is one God: thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, o vain man, that faith without wor |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:33:59 -0400) |
| If You Desire Something Enough, The Universe Will Deliver It |
| There is a philosophy going around that if you desire something enough in a positive way, and you visualize it continually the universe will deliver the fruits of that desire.
There are some instances depicted where a man really wants something like a new sports car and he meditates on it (do |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:09:49 -0400) |
| The Ultimate Secret to Abundance Beyond Measure |
| Everyone is looking for the ultimate surefire secret to instant riches; aren't you? It is nice to have more than enough and to enjoy life without financial pressures. God has designed it that way and He means it when He says to cast all your cares on Him.
But, how do you receive abundance? Doing |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:06:07 -0400) |
| Embryonic Stem Cell Research - The Heart of the Matter |
| Preface.
This is an excerpt from my Abortion Ebook (pages 41-45) that is freely available at the website in the author bio. Comments in [brackets] below clarify previously made points.
Embryonic Stem Cell Endeavors.
This phrase covers all aspects of this venture. Currently, stem cells are bei |
| Author: Robin Calamaio |
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| (Published: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:55:55 -0400) |
| Are You Standing On Solid Rock? |
| You've no doubt heard the expression that once you've been severely tested, you'll know what stuff you're made of. In other words, when everything is going well and you've never had a formidable challenge, you won't really know how you would react, would you? You might tell yourself that you know wh |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:23:08 -0400) |
| You Are Blessed Despite Your Circumstances! |
| Are you walking around with a frown on your face, tired and feeling sorry for yourself for the many disappointments in your life? Why would you do that if you know that you've already won the battles in your life?
Maybe you don't yet realize it, but you are a winner. You are programmed for victor |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:03:55 -0400) |
| You Have the Winning Advantage! |
| You have it in you to be a winner. If you're thinking that your spiritual fortitude may be at an all-time low, let's think again.
Don't you know that you are in a race, and that only one can win the prize? (1 Cor. 9:24) When you're watching the Olympics, it is obvious that every person striving f |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:12:22 -0400) |
| When I Hear the Honk I look Up! |
| Being Canadian, every spring and fall I gladly anticipate the honk honks of the Canada Geese migrations. Whenever I hear their loud, persistent honks I automatically look up. There's something about those majestic creatures. Their melodious sounds seem to be beckoning all those in their flight path |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:55:11 -0400) |
| Who is Jesus? |
| Without Him, I wander in confusion with no direction!
With him, I am strong and steadfast toward my goals and dreams.
Who Is Jesus?
To the artist, He is altogether Lovely. To the astronomer, He is the Sun of Righteousness and the Bright and Morning Star.
To the baker, He is the living bread. To |
| Author: Giovanna Garcia |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:01:30 -0400) |
| karmanetics web for karma luck religion a scientific approach to life |
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Luck = Action x ( Desire + Passion) , L= A x ( D+ P)
eg. To be the cause (or part of a cause) of creating positive results. Your deed or action will produce energy to fulfill your wish multiplied by passion. Passion is enhanced by using repetitive affirmations, visualizacion and /or self-hypnosis |
| Author: paul fonten |
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| (Published: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:13:17 -0400) |
| The Assurance of Having the Wind Beneath Your Wings |
| Soaring high above the world and all its problems is a wonderful sensation. Wouldn't it be great to spread your wings, take a few flaps and then feel yourself lifted up high and away from everything instantly? The eagle is to be envied, isn't it? Just think of how it can be swooping down for food on |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:53:38 -0400) |
| Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, There Is Freedom! |
| What do you think of when you hear the word freedom? Obviously everyone pictures it completely different, right? You may imagine doing anything you would love at any time without any hindrance of finances, time or ties. You would not notice any angry, envious or judgmental glances; nor would you car |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:32:26 -0500) |
| Your Words Are Containers of Power |
| With the tongue we bless God and curse men. "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to so be." (Jas. 3: 9 - 10) What does that mean, really? It's understandable that we should not curse our fellow men. Yet, whenever you utter a negative word in jes |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:45:32 -0500) |
| What Is the Major Obstacle to Your Success? |
| If you knew what the major obstacle to your own success was, would you do something about it? Why do so many Christians struggle to make ends meet while God so clearly promises that we shall have a full and abundant life? (John 10: 10)
You may not realize it, but your miracle depends on who you a |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:38:22 -0500) |
| Easter Basket Traditions and History |
| Easter baskets are a symbol of the holiday. What would Easter be without baskets filled to the brim with candy treats such as chocolates and jellybeans, all of these usually in the shape of an egg or a rabbit. In addition, these candies may be hidden in hollow plastic eggs in a variety of colors. If |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:56:46 -0500) |
| Easter Basket Traditions and History |
| Easter baskets are a symbol of the holiday. What would Easter be without baskets filled to the brim with candy treats such as chocolates and jellybeans, all of these usually in the shape of an egg or a rabbit. In addition, these candies may be hidden in hollow plastic eggs in a variety of colors. If |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:15:46 -0500) |
| Righteous Anger Brings Powerful Results |
| Consider the picture of Jesus cleaning out the temple. He did it twice; Once at the very beginning of his ministry (John 2: 15-17) and again at the end. (Mark 11: 15-17) Both times he showed anger, spoke with authority, and single-handedly drove out everyone who used the house of God for personal ga |
| Author: Ann Stewart |
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| (Published: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:22:10 -0500) |
| The Tea Corner, Prayer Closet, & A Free Gift For The Holidays! |
| While going through my e-mail this week, better known as 'speed-deleting', I came across a wonderful article that caused me to be amazed at the many similarly and comparisons to a project of mine. The article is titled 'Have You Made Your Indoor Tea Corner Yet' by Jenny Wells, the 'Tea Party Girl' ( |
| Author: Theresa Twogood |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:35:10 -0500) |
| The Basics Of Wicca |
| First, let me give you my Basics of Wicca write-up, which is my own take on Wicca based on 13 years of practice. It will suggest a couple of truly informative books for you to read. Wicca is a very complex faith, which embraces widely varying practices and many different Traditions. The following, h |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:14:05 -0500) |
| Spiritual And Physical Needs Of Krishna |
| Hiranyaksa means one who has his eyes always on gold. Many years ago when I first joined the movement I would feel a definite antipathy towards persons like Hiranyaksa. Now I feel quite different (hopefully I have not become a demon!).
When I read about Hiranyaksa and his ilk I feel sorry fo |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:20:44 -0500) |
| Suffering From Emotional Dependency |
| In my travels I have noticed many devotees suffering from the effects of emotional dependency or attempting to free themselves from emotional dependency. I am impelled by my desire/need to help devotees to write about this subject. Emotional dependency can affect GBCs, presidents, Gurus, brahmacarie |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:26:54 -0500) |
| More On Autonomy And Thankfulness |
| Also we find in the Gita that on the brahman platform cravings are non-existent, and one is qualified to transcend this world and perform pure devotional service. Also one experiences true happiness of the self. I personally experienced this with my diet. I was thinking that life without cheese woul |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:34:34 -0500) |
| Experience True Happiness Of The Self |
| Autonomy is an interesting concept. It is defined as: "independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions." It is a basic need of the soul to be autonomous, which basically means the soul needs to be free to express itself. Outside of Krishna consciousness autonomy is not possible for the soul |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:39:11 -0500) |
| Have Love And Self-Esteem For Yourself And Krishna |
| That's an interesting title for a Krishna conscious blog-"Love Yourself." Many devotees are under the impression that we should love Krishna and denigrate ourselves! It is understandable that they think this way because there is many statements that one may misunderstand such as: Thinking oneself lo |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:44:50 -0500) |
| What You Are Supposed To Do And What You Want To Do |
| It's been a few days since I wrote my blog, and I have really been missing the writing. For the last few days I have been at the GBC meeting in New Vrindavan so time has been short. But I have learnt a lot about myself during these meetings.
Some people picture the meetings as a time that the |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:53:24 -0500) |
| Learn To Control Your Anger |
| This morning in Bhagavatam class we discussed anger and how to deal with it. This discussion was in the context of the description of Lord Boar speaking in such a way as to make Hiranyaksa angry. "The Personality of Godhead said: Indeed, We are creatures of the jungle, and we are searching after hun |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:59:15 -0500) |
| Desire Good Things For Others And Good Things Will Happen |
| So, the person who is desiring to get a new sports car, beautiful wife, etc. is simply exhausting the fruits of his previous pious activities. If he knew this he would be more careful about his desires! This is the same concept Krishna describes in the Gita when he describes the plight of the souls |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:04:05 -0500) |
| Not Always Getting What The Heart Desires |
| There is a philosophy going around that if you desire something enough in a positive way, and you visualize it continually the universe will deliver the fruits of that desire. There are some instances depicted where a man really wants something like a new sports car and he meditates on it (don't try |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:09:51 -0500) |
| If You Desire Something Enough, The Universe Will Deliver It |
| There is a philosophy going around that if you desire something enough in a positive way, and you visualize it continually the universe will deliver the fruits of that desire.
There are some instances depicted where a man really wants something like a new sports car and he meditates on it (do |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:16:35 -0500) |
| Psychology of Hiranyaksa |
| Hiranyaksa means one who has his eyes always on gold! What a name.
Many years ago when I first joined the movement I would feel a definite antipathy towards persons like Hiranyaksa. Now I feel quite different (hopefully I have not become a demon!). When I read about Hiranyaksa and his ilk I f |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:24:53 -0500) |
| Dealing With Blame in ISKCON |
| Yesterday one devotee was commenting that on each level of ISKCON management we find devotees blaming the persons on the level just above them for their problems. That is if one is a cook in the temple for example, one will blame the temple commander, if one is the temple commander one will blame th |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:34:13 -0500) |
| We Should Appreciate All Services Done for Krishna |
| This mood of intolerance of others service represents an insecurity. If we are truly convinced about the potency of our service, we don't need to belittle others. We should appreciate all services done for Krishna. Its like the story of Hanuman and the spider which Srila Prabhupada told us. Both the |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:50:01 -0500) |
| Sometimes Wanting More Is Not Always What You Want |
| I just arrived in Houston, Texas for our North American GBC and leadership meetings which will last 4 days. Management is not a sannyasi's traditional duty nor is it something that is high up in my list either. When I first joined the movement, I definitely had a desire to control and wanted to have |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:57:42 -0500) |
| What Might Make It Easier To Wake Up And Start Chanting |
| So, for example when we are absorbed in something, particularly at right before we go to sleep that very subject matter is processed during the night and affects our consciousness when we wake up in the morning. It is said that that half hour before sleep is critical and that whatever we are conscio |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:05:20 -0500) |
| More On Chanting Properly To Krishna |
| It is also hard for me to relate when someone says something like: "That was an ecstatic kirtan," which indicates some other kirtan wasn't ecstatic or that someone thinks they have to travel hundreds or thousands of miles to experience an "Ecstatic Kirtan." Ecstatic Kirtans are there for everyone al |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:13:19 -0500) |
| Ways To Become Happy By Chanting The Names of Krishna |
| The names of Krishna are the repository of all happiness. They are the greatest wealth! If we chant properly, we will not experience material miseries (spiritual miseries like the feeling of intense separation from Krishna are another thing!). So the question arises as to how we can chant nicely, ev |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:18:45 -0500) |
| Better Ways Of Eating For Krishna And Prabhupada |
| Now comes the controversial part where I attempt to explain how many of our habits (that we confuse with Kcon) or activities may be harming us or at least not contributing to our health. Lets take eating for example. Most of us were brought up in Kcon eating tons of Halvah, Sweet Rice, fried foods, |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:34:43 -0500) |
| Understanding Material Nature And How To Live In The Real World |
| But since we don't have these siddhis it behooves us to be aware of how the material nature affects our bodies.
It is amazing to me how devotees are oftentimes in denial of this: in our diet, sleeping habits, use of spiritual paraphernalia, eating habits, safety procedures, etc. There are cer |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:43:39 -0500) |
| Understanding How To Live In The Real World And How Material Energy Affects The Mind And Body |
| So, Pariksit Maharaja now understands that the ultimate solution to the pangs of material existence is the chanting of the Holy Names. So, as far as our becoming Krishna conscious is concerned; we need to be anxiety about the suffering of the souls in this material world and impelled by that anxiety |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:49:37 -0500) |
| How You See Yourself In Krishna Eyes |
| Going to Vaikuntha. We had a very interesting discussion on today's SB verse 4.12.36: "The self-effulgent Vaikuntha planets, by whose illumination alone all the illuminating planets within this material world give off reflected light, cannot be reached by those who are not merciful to other living e |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:13:29 -0500) |
| Why Krishna Consciousness Is Joyfully Performed |
| Last night we had a interesting discussion about austerities. My understanding is that Krishna consciousness is meant to be "joyfully performed." In other words, whatever austerities that we may execute should be done joyfully or happily. For many this appears to be a tall order. There are different |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:18:47 -0500) |
| We Should Think In a Positive Way To Get Rid of Anarthas |
| Today is Lord Nrisimha's appearance. I appeal to Krishna in that form to eradicate the anarthas in my heart so that I can perform pure devotional service. Those anarthas are our real enemies, not external personalities who are themselves suffering under the law of the material energy. Prahlad M neve |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:25:49 -0500) |
| In Real Love/Empathy/Compassion There is Equality, and Hierarchy Vanishes Like the Mist |
| This is different from sympathy in which one from a superior position simply feels sorry for those
who are suffering. In real love/empathy/compassion there is equality and hierarchy vanishes like the mist being burnt off by intense sunshine. By understanding this particular point, so much in Prab |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:32:27 -0500) |
| One Must Recognize One's Needs |
| I am studying several books (in addition to my Kcon studies) right now that deal with the structure of different types of organizations, the power of Authority, books on Non Violent Communication (which I am using as source material for several courses I am putting together on Empathy and conflict r |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:40:25 -0500) |
| Love Of Krishna's Practices And Prayers |
| By the practices and prayers I mentioned (and of course by the mercy of Srila Prabhupada and Radha Govinda), I am feeling a radical softening of the heart and the feeling of intense love for Krishna's parts and parcels. The process actually works! And of course this intense love for Krishna and his |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:56:16 -0500) |
| Externally And Internally In My Heart And Mind |
| I have decided to start a blog, not as an attempt to document what is going on externally in my life and travels but rather as to reveal what is happening internally in my heart and mind as I perform my devotional service to Srila Prabhupada. Sometimes I will refer to external events as a means to r |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:37:54 -0500) |
| The Regulative Principles of Freedom, Service to God and The Six Senses |
| There are positive and negative injunctions for those wishing to be successfull in spiritual life. For example, if one wishes to start a fire he must apply heat(positive injunction) as well as avoid pouring water(negative in junction) which would hurt his recovery.
There are four pillars of s |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:43:43 -0500) |
| Krishna's Body is Spiritual and No Loss of Diminution |
| Krishna's Body is Spiritual. Krishna is non-different from His body. His body is eternal, full of bliss, and knowledge. He never changes His body, but in His selfsame body appears in different ways, according to His desires, in His various incarnations .This is the same as a dramatic artist who can |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:55:37 -0500) |
| Frustration, Material Pleasure and Three Gates Leading to Hell |
| Our nature is spiritual--different from the material body that we are inhabiting. We can never become happy by attempting to satisfy the body. The soul must be satisfied.
Srila Prabhupada gave an example of the "Bird in the Cage" to illustrate this point. If the owner of the bird only pays at |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:12:38 -0500) |
| Remembrance, Forgetfulness, Knowledge And The Perverted Material World |
| Remembrance, Forgetfulness and Knowledge are important and connected. Krishna, as the Supersoul in everyone's heart, 'helps one to fulfill one's desires in this world. According to our aspirations, we require to forget some things (such as God if one is an atheist), we require to remember other thin |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:25:33 -0500) |
| Methods of Obtaining Knowledge and The Spiritual Master |
| There are three basic methods of obtaining knowledge, two of which are faulty, and one which is faultless when properly applied. The two faulty methods are: 1. Direct perception, and 2. Induction (making general conclusions from limited experience). The faultless method is the descending process by |
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| (Published: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:21:15 -0500) |
| Srila Prabhupada's Presentation of Sastras |
| Srila Prabhupada did not present Shastra as a dry academic subject to be theorized and armchair-philosophized about. Instead of giving abstruse explanations, he spoke and more importantly lived the essense of shastra. He repeatedly emphasized the point of all sastra: "You are not this body. Surrende |
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| (Published: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:27:38 -0500) |
| Reincarnation - Is It Credible? |
| To start with, let us assume that reincarnation indeed takes place. What do the Vedic literatures tell us as to why it does take place? Two reasons have been given: Firstly, we're being given a chance to live out our desires. Secondly: We're being given repeated opportunities to attain spiritual r |
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| Chanting - The Only Means of Deliverance |
| Krsna-nama-maha-mantrera ei ta svabhava
Yei jape, tara krsne upajaye bhava
"It is the nature of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra (the great mantra of deliverance) that whoever chants it immediately develops loving ecstasy for krsna." (Chaitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila 7.83)
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| (Published: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:47:46 -0500) |
| The Ten Commandments in Modern Times |
| It seems that the modern Christian world is beginning to conform to society, rather than standing apart as a distinct entity.
There was a time when describing someone as having good Christian ethics was seen as a good character trait. Nowadays the same person would more likely be described as a |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
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| (Published: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:09:05 -0500) |
| Who is The Remnant Church? |
| There is a lot of contention within the Christian world about who is the Remnant church.
Currently there are a multitude of Christian denominations. Is one of these the Remnant church or is the Remnant yet to emerge?
The best place to start looking to be able to identify who or what the remna |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
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| (Published: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:11:32 -0500) |
| 666 and the Mark of the Beast |
| Most Christians and in fact probably the majority of non-believers have heard about the Mark of the Beast as a figure of speech or heard that the Devil’s number is 666.
Where do we find out what the true meaning of 666 Mark of the Beast is? Is it something that we have to guess about or does the |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
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| (Published: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:44:00 -0500) |
| Astrology Reading – Learn Basics of Astrology – Part I |
| It has been established over the ages that the planets, right up there in the solar system have a formidable influence on human life. The thinking and behavior patterns of human beings, and that the turn of events in his/her life is largely shaped by the stars in our galaxy.
The Sun and the plane |
| Author: Navneet Kumar |
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| (Published: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:16:36 -0500) |
| Astrology Reading – Learn Basics of Astrology – Part II |
| Continued from Part-I (http://www.askastro.com/learn_astro.php)
Name of Planet-----------------------Time taken to move in a Sign or Rash
Sun--------------------------------------About 1 month
Moon------------------------------------2-1/4 days
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| Author: Navneet Kumar |
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| (Published: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:43:14 -0500) |
| Christian paintings: reinforcing your Christian faith on canvas |
| This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Christmas gifts of Christian paintings. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about giving a Christmas gift of a Christian painting.
Those of you not familiar with the latest on Chr |
| Author: Jana L. Ames |
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| (Published: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:47:29 -0500) |
| Christian portraits: Paintings of Jesus - strengthening faith |
| This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding oil paintings as Christian gifts . A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about oil paintings as Christian gifts.
The more authentic information you know about oil paintings as Chris |
| Author: Jana L. Ames |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:14:08 -0500) |
| Angel paintings: angels hand painted on canvas |
| Angels are a blessing us. This festive season, why not capture the beauty and spirituality of angels via angel paintings? Give your family this most precious gift and say you care.
Do you ever feel like you know just enough about angel oil paintings to be dangerous? Let's see if we can fill in s |
| Author: Jana L. Ames |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:38:28 -0500) |
| Any Occasion Portraits: Portrait oil paintings for all occasions |
| Are you looking for some inside information on oil paintings as a unique wedding gift,? Here's an up-to-date report from oil paintings as unique wedding gifts, experts who should know.
Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you're fully informed about oil paintings as unique |
| Author: Jana L. Ames |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:24:36 -0500) |
| Who is the antichrist? |
| There is so much speculation in the world today about the antichrist. Some say George Bush or David Hasselhoff are the antichrist, others say that no one can know who this devious individual will be and yet others say he will not arise till sometime in the distant future. What does Bible prophecy te |
| Author: Debra Lohrere |
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| (Published: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:56:39 -0500) |
| Bhagavat Gita And The Philosophy of Reincarnation |
| Millions of people all over the world are finally taking interest in the Bhagavat Gita. In this article, we shall take a closer look at the recent, enlivened edition titled "Bhagavad Gita As It Is" with commentaries and translations by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad.
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| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:44:17 -0500) |
| A Spiritual Journey from Malpractice to Peace and Contentment |
| In an interview with Maurice Broadus, Jim Stovall, best-selling author of The "Ultimate Gift", said, "it takes a life-altering event to move from religion to relationship." Mr. Stovall further elaborated that "one's faith has to go from a theory that you take down and polish off on Sunday mornings t |
| Author: Cynthia Doroghazi |
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| (Published: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:46:08 -0500) |
| Ancient Yoga Practices From India |
| Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It has been defined as referring to "technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experience and profound understanding or insight into the nature of existence." Yoga is intimately |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:56:16 -0500) |
| "What Is Reincarnation?" A Hindu Perspective |
| Reincarnation is the belief that when one dies, one's body decomposes, but the soul travels to another body. It is a belief that one has lived before and will live again in another body after death. The bodies one passes through need not be human. One may have been a Doberman (dog of German origin) |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:04:33 -0500) |
| Cow Protection Is Very Important |
| Prabhupada: Vaisya means the mercantile community. They are meant for giving protection to the animals, for producing grain and trading. That's all. Because formerly there was no industry, people generally depended on agricultural work. Therefore the duty of the mercantile community was to produce f |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:43:21 -0500) |
| The Importance of Celibacy and Chastity |
| There exists considerable evidence from the field of psychiatry to indicate a definite relationship between the sex gland and the brain. Spermatozoa may have an internal function that is necessary for the normal metabolism of the brain, and dementia praecox (schizophrenia) may be due to an alteratio |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:06:58 -0500) |
| Using Online Videos to Market your Ministry |
| Using video in online marketing has major advantages, as it is an efficient and effective way to reach your niche market to promote your ministry. With free http://www.gospeltube.com/ sharing websites, it has become even easier to do since it is as good as, if not better than, advertising on TV. Vi |
| Author: John Frierson |
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| (Published: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:40:30 -0500) |
| The Rapture - True or False? |
| Definition of "Rapture" in English: ecstatic delight: overwhelming joy, great pleasure or enthusiasm or the expression of it. In Latin: exstasis, exstasia, extasia, ecstastia, exstasiae: rapture, ecstasty, trance. The definition of rapture in English or Latin does not mean "caught up". They say that |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:14:23 -0400) |
| Bhagavad-Gita: The Song of God |
| The Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God, is a conversation from the Mahabharata, comprising of 700 verses and 18 chapters. It is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upanisads, The Gitopanishad. Krishna, as the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita, is referred to within as Bhagavan, or Th |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:11:17 -0400) |
| Bharatanatyam and Kathak: TheTraditional Art Of Dancing |
| Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that claims its source from Tamil Nadu, South India. Most of the sculptures in Hindu temples are based on Bharata Natyam dance postures known as karanas. In fact, it is the celestial female dancers or apsaras, who are depicted in many scriptures performing thi |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:21:01 -0400) |
| Chaitanya Charitamrita: The Biography Of The Golden Avatar |
| The Chaitanya Charitamrita is one of the three main biographies detailing the pastimes of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the incarnation of Krishna as a devotee, and revivor of the Gaudiya Vaishnava culture. It was composed by Srila Krishna Das Kaviraja Goswami (1496), in Bengali language, but also inclu |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:36:15 -0400) |
| Fragrant Incense and Essential Oils |
| Incense is made of aromatic substances or ingredients. It releases a fragrant smell in the form of smoke when it burns. Many rituals and spiritual purificatory performances use incense, a practice that is still carried on today. Incense is also a medicinal ingredient and also it has aesthetic values |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:41:10 -0400) |
| Ramayana: Victory of Virtue Over Vice |
| The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the poet Valmiki and an important part of the Hindu canon. The Ramayana consists of 24,000 verses in seven cantos and tells the story of Rama, whose wife Sita is abducted by the demon king of Lanka, Ravan.
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| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:01:22 -0400) |
| Black Liberation Theology |
| The Rev. Jeremiah Wright teaches “black liberation theology”. Liberation theology as it has expressed itself in the African-American community seeks to find a way to make the gospel relevant to black people who must struggle daily under the burden of white oppression. The question that confronts th |
| Author: Mary Ann Boulette |
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| (Published: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:37:23 -0400) |
| Srimad Bhagavatam: The Activities of The Ten Incarnations |
| The Srimad Bhagavatam, or the Bhagavad Puran, is considered the main Puranic text of Vedic literature. Its main focus is on the process of bhakti yoga (loving devotion to the Supreme Lord) in which Krishna is understood as bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:51:04 -0400) |
| Vaastu: The Vedic Science Of Construction |
| Vaastu is traditionally used in India for town planning and architecture. Vaastu comes from the Vedic literature and is found in the Atharvaveda. Vaastu is also known as Sthapathya Veda. It attracts good health conditions, happiness and prosperity.
There are four categories of Vaastu
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| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:56:30 -0400) |
| Vegetarianism - Be Healthier And Live Longer |
| Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes all animal flesh, including eggs, seafoods and slaughter by-products. Vegetarianism may be related to morality, religion, culture, ethics, aesthetics, environment, society, economy, politics, taste, or health. A generic term for both vegetarianis |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:28:24 -0400) |
| An Introduction To Tarot Cards |
| Tarot cards are used in many European countries in card games but Westerners are more familiar with their usage in divination. A Tarot reader can look to the cards for insight into what is currently happening and what might happen in the future. Every card in the deck has its own symbolic meaning. T |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:56:40 -0400) |
| What You Need to Know Before Casting a Magic Spell |
| The use of magic is an integral part of Wicca. The involved process of casting spells includes gathering materials and adhering to fundamentals of the religion. Above all else, the Wiccan Rede thought of "an it harm none, do as thou wilt" (translation: do whatever you would like as long as it doesn' |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:23:29 -0400) |
| The Base Cards For The Tarot Suit of Wands |
| Wands is the suit in the Minor Arcane of a Tarot deck that corresponds to the element of fire. The reoccurring themes in the cards of this suit are passion, creativity, action and movement. Rejuvenation and the passing of tests come with the fire in the element. The base cards (those numbered from A |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:52:59 -0400) |
| As a Pulpit Committee - Are You Prepared? |
| As a pulpit committee seeking viable candidates for open positions, do you find that you are getting unqualified candidates in large numbers? Could it be that you are using an inadequate description of what you want in a candidate in your job postings? Probably. We can help you with everything fr |
| Author: Jim Mathieson |
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| (Published: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:57:14 -0400) |
| Why does the Truth hide itself |
| The majority of us know that the Creator is an imperial Ruler over this world. We also know that every man has immortal soul that originates from the spiritual world. It is also clear for most of us that all entity on this Earth is controlled by higher spirits and angels who fulfill the Creator's wi |
| Author: Pavel Kastl |
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| (Published: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:56:59 -0400) |
| As an Associate/Youth Pastor I have been treated as a second class citizen. |
| Isn't God good? There are times when we can get upset with those around us and only turn to One who is True and loving. I have had the pleasure of serving as a Youth Pastor and as a Senior Pastor. I have noticed slights and social Faux Pas on the part of others. What I have gleaned is there is a sen |
| Author: Jim Mathieson |
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| (Published: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:18:23 -0400) |
| A Guide to Being a Good Christian Worker for God |
| The Great Commission from Jesus in Matthew 28: 19-20 states: "Go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the e |
| Author: Stephen M. Seabrook |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:52:14 -0400) |
| As You Have Done Unto the Least of These You Have Done Unto Me -Jesus Christ |
| Violence, abuse, apathy, lies, hatred, lust, pain, murder, theft, deceit, disrespect, slander, rape, insults, rage, revenge, neglect, ridicule, humiliation, degradation, greed, cheating, divorce, rejection, avoidance, defamation, war, torture, malice, ignoring, pretending, poisoning, demoralizing, c |
| Author: William Kuntz |
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| (Published: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:22:50 -0400) |
| A Guide to Being a Good Christian Worker for God |
| The Great Commission from Jesus in Matthew 28: 19-20 states: "Go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the e |
| Author: Stephen M. Seabrook |
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| (Published: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:25:48 -0400) |
| God Does His Best Work When Everything Else is Your Life is Going Bad! |
| From someone who is in now back in the workforce after an 11 month and 1 day layoff, believe me when I tell you that today's employment market is radically different than any I have ever seen before in 38 years of employment or believed could ever happen in America!
As a summa cum laude MBA and |
| Author: Stephen M. Seabrook |
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| (Published: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:26:29 -0400) |
| Why You Should Become a Christian Before Getting Established in Business |
| Absolutely no business, not one, should try to avoid and cheat oneself from the blessings that flow from heaven! There is no property or material gain that you can achieve (with your worldly mindset) that is greater, should come before, or is greater than being a child of God.
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| Author: Stephen M. Seabrook |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 May 2008 00:29:12 -0400) |
| .htm" title="What Is "Zion"?">What Is "Zion"? |
| Answer 1: "Zion" was the Jebusite stronghold at Jerusalem captured by King David of Israel about 1000B.C.( 2 Samuel|5:7 Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.) The name "Zion" is also applied to all of Jerusalem, and has been since the city fell to Nebuchadn |
| Author: Karon Webster |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:13:03 -0400) |
| Los Maestros Ascendidos |
| ¿QUIENES SON LOS MAESTROS ASCENDIDOS?
Son nuestros hermanos y hermanas mayores en el sendero espiritual. Puesto que han saldado su karma y llevado a cabo su misión individual, han conseguido graduarse de la escuela de la Tierra y ascender de regreso a Dios por medio del ritual conocido como la As |
| Author: The Summit Lighthouse Colombia |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:48:32 -0400) |
| Jeremiah Chapter 4 |
| Jeremiah began his prophetic ministry during a time when Israel was almost completely apostate and looking forward to judgment and destruction, and Judah was following Israel’s poor example, worshipping idols, forgetting God, and committing egregious sins.
Henry’s Concise Commentary maintains th |
| Author: Karon Webster |
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| (Published: Sun, 18 May 2008 09:23:24 -0400) |
| Equanimity - What Plane Are You On? |
| Mental composure or calmness; evenness of temper. Peace, what a wonderful thing. Everyone of us wants tranquility. For instance, like when we stop and gaze at the beautiful scenery. For the time being, it removes all our stress, our troubles, it empties us of the things that cause us to be busy insi |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Sun, 18 May 2008 09:24:25 -0400) |
| Truth - Just How Does One Know? |
| It breaks my heart to see people seeking the truth in man and not having that one on one relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, bless His heart and soul. The great thing about receiving the truth from the Blessed Trinity is that you experience it and see it. With man, all you might gain |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:46:32 -0400) |
| The Period Of Chastity And Self-Purification |
| One common usage of the term 'Brahmacharya' in Vedic culture denotes the phase of the first 25 years of a male's childhood. Ancient Hindu culture divides the human lifespan into 100 years. Brahmacharya is the stage when a boy lives at the house of his guru and learns spiritual knowledge from him. Th |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:52:48 -0400) |
| The Spiritual Order Of Life For Perfection |
| Within Vedic culture, sannyasa means the renounced order of life. It is seen as the most advanced level in terms of spirituality and is the last stage of the varnashram systems. It is traditionally taken by men after they renounce household life at the age of 50, or by young adults who wish to give |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:56:03 -0400) |
| The Practice Of Pure Devotional Service |
| Vaishnavism can be considered as the essence of the Vedic culture. It is distinguished from other sects or religions by its exclusive worship of Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, including his incarnations known as avatar. It consists mainly of a monotheistic philosophy. Its beliefs and |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 May 2008 18:39:55 -0400) |
| Just What If ... What Then? |
| Just what if everything we knew about the universe and the world around us was completely wrong, what then?
Just what if God wanted our faith to be unparalleled, radically unequaled and unable to be proven or disproved by so-called modern scientific evidence, what then?
Just what if we paused |
| Author: Theresa Twogood |
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| (Published: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:17:07 -0400) |
| Living the Magical Life |
| The complex tapestry of modern life often leaves little room for spirituality. Finding the still quiet within one's self amid the layers of family, work, and friends not to mention the pressures of the world today with its war, politics, and disasters both man-made and natural can often seem imposs |
| Author: Ray Eddings |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:43:25 -0400) |
| Religious Crosses by Grace - cross candleholders, religious cross photo frames |
| Religiouscrossesbygrace.com is dedicated to bring you Religious Crosses, numerous Angel products and statues, and different Cherub items at affordable prices. These inspirational items are great for gifts or personal use.Religious crosses by grace provides cross decor, ornamental crosses, Religious |
| Author: John Boyd |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:12:09 -0400) |
| Throne Room Encounter |
| Revelation 22:1
Then the Angel showed me Water-of-Life River, crystal bright. It flowed from the Throne of God and the Lamb, right down the middle of the street. The Tree of Life was planted on each side of the River, producing twelve kinds of fruit, a ripe fruit each month. The leaves of the Tree |
| Author: Kevin Frasure |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:33:45 -0400) |
| Gold Versus Silver and How to Accessorize With Jewelry |
| My favorite traditional jewelry is gold becauseit is shinier than silver and looks classier. Some people wear both but I don't think you should wear both together. The younger generation, I think, wear silver more often as well as homemade jewelry such as beads and hemp or wire jewelry. Silver gives |
| Author: Kia Kuahli |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:08:41 -0400) |
| Confession - It's Time To Take Out The Garbage! |
| None of us wants to look inward at ourselves and see the bad things we have stored up. We like to believe that we are good people. We convince ourselves that because we do not commit criminal acts that we are good people. We also say things like, " I'm not perfect, I make mistakes". What's wrong wit |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:10:38 -0400) |
| Calling Yourself a Christian |
| Having found Jesus is a beautiful thing.Your life seems to have meaning. You've seem to have found something that brings you great joy and happiness. Your loneliness and emptiness have disappeared. Praise the Lord.
Anyone that has accepted Jesus in their heart is considered to be a follower of J |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:28:54 -0400) |
| Ready for the Plunge? Making Sure You Are Ready For Marriage |
| While finding the right spouse is important, being spiritually, mentally, and financially ready for marriage must come first.
How do you know if you are ready? A good starting place is prayer. Ask God to reveal to you:
· IF your heart is right,
· IF you are doing your best to walk in HIS |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:18:47 -0400) |
| Ten Sikh Gurus -Their Unmatched Contribution To the World |
| The Sikh Gurus have given the world a consciousness where in we can lead a life fulfilling our quest for spiritual upheaval . They have given us the principles on which Sikhism is based .What indeed is Sikhism ? It is a belief system emphasising on the equality of all humans as the children of God |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:51:19 -0400) |
| Christian singles dating free service and Christian personals |
| There are some Christian dating services online these days so selecting the best Christian personals service is not easy. Christian singles online should join free Christian dating services in Chris country or others to find their special Christian girls and Christian women for dating, love, and rom |
| Author: Jenny Willston |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:29:49 -0400) |
| 100% free Jewish dating women seek Jewish single men |
| There are many Jewish dating web sites which offer free Jewish dating services and pay Jewish dating services. Internet Jewish singles have more chances to select a good Jewish dating service to join to find you romance and love online. You should remember that Jewish dating services offer free regi |
| Author: Jenny Willston |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:54:07 -0400) |
| How to Use Keyboard Effects in Worship |
| Hammond organ and lead synth sounds can be used in a highly effective way in a worship context, however the use of both of these sounds is heavily dependent on the role of the keyboard player within the band. These types of sound will tend to be used where there is already a reasonably full band to |
| Author: Andy Chamberlain |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:18:02 -0400) |
| How to Use Keyboard Effects in Worship |
| Hammond organ and lead synth sounds can be used in a highly effective way in a worship context, however the use of both of these sounds is heavily dependent on the role of the keyboard player within the band. These types of sound will tend to be used where there is already a reasonably full band to |
| Author: Andy Chamberlain |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:21:22 -0400) |
| 18 common worship leading mistakes and how to avoid them! |
| We've all been in church and witnessed a major worship leading gaffe - the band all starting in different keys or the drummer sounding like he's falling down the stairs. Here are 18 common mistakes that worship leaders make together with some suggestions for how to avoid them:
1. Including too many |
| Author: Andy Chamberlain |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| Loosed From Fear! |
| Fear robs us of living a victorious life. It can even torment and rule our lives. Beloved, there is nothing to fear when God is on your side. His love for us surpasses anything we may face.
The Bible says, "The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me" (Psalm 118:6)? If this is |
| Author: yolanda brown |
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| (Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:31:59 -0400) |
| Simple, But Powerful Key To Success for ISKCON |
| Dear GBC members, please accept my humble obeisances. I'd like to take this opportunity to express my genuine gratitude for all you have done and are still doing for our beloved Srila Prabhupada and Sri Caitanya's Sankirtana mission. To assist you and Srila Prabhupada, I'd like to offer my humble co |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:43:45 -0400) |
| How To Select a Vaisnava Guru |
| Patrice states, "Here in my region we are not blessed by seeing so many Gurus." But, perhaps help is closer at hand than he realizes. Many people make the mistake of thinking that the position of a Vaisnava guru is in the same position as an officially ordained priest, rabbi or minister. In fact, th |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:47:43 -0400) |
| Story About the Passing of New Vrindavan Cow, Vraja |
| "I don't think people realize just how gentle, considerate, and intelligent these huge beasts are. They need our protection and our love and in return, they will give their very life, their total dedication in service to us. Can anyone say that about a tractor? Does a tractor soften our hearts or te |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:57:05 -0400) |
| The Formation of Methodist Churches |
| The Methodist denomination from United States adopted the name Methodist Church by the reunion of northern and southern factions of the Evangelical United Brethren church with the Methodist protestant church in the year 1939. The Methodist church merged with the Evangelical United Brethren church in |
| Author: lalit sharma |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:08:15 -0400) |
| Diwali At Governor's Mansion in Utah, Arizona |
| Saturday evening Vaibhavi and I attended the second annual Diwali celebration and dinner (vegetarian) in the Governor's mansion. This year Dinesh was present with Kalpana, Governor Jon Huntsman and First Lady Mary Kaye (radiant in a sari), Congressman Chris Cannon, and Scott Anderson (CEO of Zion's |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:32:32 -0400) |
| Angry At God |
| There are too many dear people who have been angry at God for the terrible things that have taken place in their lives; a lost loved one, layoff at work or some other tragedy that hit unexpectedly.
A lady lost her young son, being grieved because of the lost she was wrestling with the thoughts i |
| Author: Jason Powers |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:40:59 -0400) |
| The Rapture |
| A mysterious day that millions are waiting for; when Jesus Christ will call His people to be with Him in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18); a day that will be so glorious and wonderful that the mind can't comprehend. This event is so misunderstood in the body of Christ that the church is split over |
| Author: Jason Powers |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:43:27 -0400) |
| Why September 11, 2001 Was a Great Day... |
| Before you start emailing me saying how wrong I am let me explain. I am writing this message today because just earlier I was sitting in my office watching the memorial services on TV and I started to get very emotional. As many of you know, I live in NJ and I lost several friends and colleagues 7 y |
| Author: Bob Paulson |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:37:20 -0400) |
| Tears In Heaven |
| Ever day in America an unborn child dies due to this murdering behavior called abortion. Will it ever stop; will the killing of unborn babies ever cease? When God creates a child He creates that child with a purpose and a destiny in life. The book of Jeremiah in the Bible teaches that all are create |
| Author: Jason Powers |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:12:18 -0400) |
| Two Basic Love Spells for Beginners |
| The following basic love spells may seem interchangeable and in a way that is true. They will both open you up to the arrival of a new love in your life. But the second spell, Attract a Lover, is better used when you already have a specific person in mind whose love you would like to receive.
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| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:52:38 -0400) |
| Master Keys of Stewardship: 10 Keys about God and the Christian Life |
| Since everything is God's creation, then we are at best stewards over what He has entrusted to us. Stewards accept and manage what God entrusts to them. So, as stewards, what do we need to know about God and the Christian life? We need to operate according to the following ten master keys of steward |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:53:00 -0400) |
| 8 Keys About Possessions and Giving - Mastering Stewardship |
| Stewardship affects everyone, from the giver to the receiver to the beneficiary. To be good stewards, we need to operate according to eight keys about possessions and giving:
#1 - God entrusts possessions to Christians. How we see possessions is how we will use possessions. As a result, when we a |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:53:20 -0400) |
| Why Stewardship is Foundational to Your Success |
| Everything on this earth has been entrusted to us by God. Scripture says, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it" (Psalms 24:1) and "Every good and perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17). That does not leave much for us to claim credit for, does it? This |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:53:44 -0400) |
| The 8 Pillars of Stewardship |
| Of the many important stewardship qualities, I believe there are certain foundational pillars that bring strength, wealth, balance, and permanence to individuals who recognize their role is that of a steward.
Pillar #1: Pay God first with the tithe. Tithing (giving God back 10%) is an inte |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:56:49 -0400) |
| Characteristics of the Zodiac Mercury in Pisces |
| The Sun is given the most credit when it comes to the zodiac. It is the information people give out when someone else asks "what's your sign?" But the other planets of the zodiac have importance that shouldn't be thrown away. Mercury influences how a person thinks and how that is portrayed to the ou |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:07:57 -0400) |
| Characteristics of the Zodiac Moon in Aries |
| The Sun is the planet that zodiac novices are most interested in. But the moon is equally important in a chart. This planet relates to the world of emotions, including the nature embedded by nature, nurture and memory. It resides in the subconscious and deals with how a person relates to those aroun |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:16:13 -0400) |
| Characteristics of the Zodiac Moon in Aries |
| The Sun is the planet that zodiac novices are most interested in. But the moon is equally important in a chart. This planet relates to the world of emotions, including the nature embedded by nature, nurture and memory. It resides in the subconscious and deals with how a person relates to those aroun |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:28:20 -0400) |
| Characteristics of the Zodiac Moon in Capricorn |
| The Sun is the planet that zodiac novices are most interested in. But the moon is equally important in a chart. This planet relates to the world of emotions, including the nature embedded by nature, nurture and memory. It resides in the subconscious and deals with how a person relates to those aroun |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:52:34 -0400) |
| Characteristics of the Zodiac Moon in Virgo |
| The Sun is the planet that zodiac novices are most interested in. But the moon is equally important in a chart. This planet relates to the world of emotions, including the nature embedded by nature, nurture and memory. It resides in the subconscious and deals with how a person relates to those aroun |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:04:16 -0400) |
| Characteristics of the Zodiac Venus in Leo |
| In an astrological chart, the planet Venus is associated with how a person expresses their self in their relationships - especially in love, attraction and marriage. It describes how beauty is appreciated and interpreted by the person and also how they relate to others. The sign of the Venus is ofte |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:47:12 -0400) |
| Characteristics of the Zodiac Moon in Sagittarius |
| The Sun is the planet that zodiac novices are most interested in. But the moon is equally important in a chart. This planet relates to the world of emotions, including the nature embedded by nature, nurture and memory. It resides in the subconscious and deals with how a person relates to those aroun |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:08:10 -0400) |
| The Language Of The Denizens Of Heaven |
| Vedic Sanskrit is the language in which all the vedic literatures are written. It is said to be the language of the denizens of heaven. Vocabulary, grammar and syntax make the understanding of Vedic Sanskrit difficult. Classical Sanskrit is said to be derived from Vedic Sanskrit. Vedic Sanskrit is t |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:35:08 -0400) |
| Manifestation Secrets of the Spiritual Masters |
| MANIFESTATION SECRETS OF THE YOGIS
An excerpt from "American Buddha" by Stuart Mooney
Americanbuddha.net
There is a lot of talk these days about the groundbreaking book, The Secret, and about the |
| Author: Stuart Mooney |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:27:01 -0400) |
| The Powerful Devious Demons And Their Exploits |
| The sage Kashyapa had two wives, Diti and Aditi. From Diti the demons were born and from Aditi came the demigods. The demons also follow the Vedic ways of life under the guidance of their spiritual master, Sukracharya. It so happened that many times the demons took over the heavens and made the demi |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:38:54 -0400) |
| The Sacrifices Of The Different Ages |
| God is not understood through mere words. It takes time: lifetimes and millenniums of practice. Some may get discouraged but only the sincere practitioners go to God. By sincere we mean no duplicity and no crookedness, always pure hearted and straightforward in dealings. The scriptures of the Buddhi |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:59:38 -0400) |
| The Six Goswamis: The Embodiments Of Spiritual Perfection |
| The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan were the people who revived Vrindavan. Rupa and Sanatana were direct disciples of Sri Chaitanya and they compiled literatures based on the teachings they received from Him. The other goswamis also were disciples of Sri Chaitanya with the exception of Jiva who was initia |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:03:59 -0400) |
| Free Weekly Horoscopes |
| Often when we are offered something for free, we get what we pay for. That is, we get nothing. With the weekly horoscopes from SpeakToTheSky.com, we research the stars and the planet movements bringing together astronomers comments to bring you the best free weekly horoscopes available. It is our b |
| Author: Stuart Hely |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:28:32 -0400) |
| Zodiac Symbol Pisces From Vedic Astrology |
| Many individuals will pick up the paper every day just to read their daily horoscope, but few really understand the Zodiac symbols or signs they were born under or what their true meaning are. Vedic Astrology and the study of the Zodiac is more personalized with an understanding that the sun represe |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:18:43 -0400) |
| Zodiac Symbol Leo From Vedic Astrology |
| Many individuals will pick up the newspaper every day to read their daily horoscope, but few truly understand the true meaning of their Zodiac symbol in which they were born under. With many Vedic Astrology books available individuals are able to study the Zodiac to understand that it is more person |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:04:05 -0400) |
| Zodiac Symbol Scorpio From Vedic Astrology |
| With Vedic Astrology, the symbols or signs of the Zodiac that an individual is born under are considered as characteristic traits of that individual. Many individuals will pick up the newspaper and read their daily horoscope, but few really understand the true meaning being of the zodiac symbol they |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:37:01 -0400) |
| The Five Most Important Limbs Of Devotional Practice |
| Among the 64 limbs of devotional practices, there are five main limbs of that which can award one love of God. They are: associating with devotees, studying Srimad Bhagavatam, chanting the holy name of Sri Krishna, worshipping His form and residing in a holy place. The power of these five limbs cann |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:54:12 -0400) |
| Mundane Attachments - The Cause Of Spiritual Failure |
| One of the main reasons for reincarnation is that living beings have attachment towards the products of material nature such as families and friends. Until one detaches oneself completely from them one will not escape from the vicious circle.
Attachment to mundane things or too much attachment to |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:31:31 -0400) |
| Where Are You in Your Walk of Faith? |
| The greatest legacy of all is to know God, from which every other legacy gains meaning and purpose. The more we know God, the more we trust Him. Knowing God is a process that takes a lifetime, with markers along the way that indicate our progress.
The 4 Markers of Faith
Marker #1 - Trusting G |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:31:55 -0400) |
| Start Taking Steps to a Life of Freedom |
| Will each of us be able to say to God, "I used the talents and abilities you gave me to their full potential"? What is God's will for your life? It is a question often asked. To be honest, finding God's will for my life was not easy. It wasn't that God was keeping it a secret or that I wasn't willi |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:45:13 -0400) |
| Sterling Silver, The Classic Choice |
| The elegance of sterling silver jewelry is something that is unmatched by any other type of jewelry. No matter what your taste is in jewelry, you will find plenty of choices to satisfy your sense of style. This gleaming jewelry, which appeals to people of all ages, has the ability to achieve an exqu |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:56:01 -0400) |
| Treatments Learned Through Vedic Books |
| Through the large variety of vedic books available on the market today individuals are able to learn about a variety of treatments from an ancient Indian culture. Many of these treatments focus on the use of gems in order to cure certain ailments, while other treatments focus on the use of acupressu |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:06:23 -0400) |
| The Study Of Vedic Astrology In The Symbol Of Gemini |
| With Vedic Astrology the study of the Zodiac is much more personalized with the understanding that the sun represents an individuals inner nature, personalities, and characteristics. There are a variety of vedic books available on the market today that specialize in the study of Zodiac calendar, whi |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:28:58 -0500) |
| Understanding Suffering |
| 1 Peter 4:1,2 ' Think of what Christ suffered in this life, and then arm yourselves with the same resolution that He had: anyone who in this life has bodily suffering has broken with sin, because for the rest of his life on earth he is not ruled by human passions but only by the will of God.'
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| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:29:45 -0500) |
| What is God's Will For Us? |
| The bible is a great book, it's God's word. It's full of instructions for us. It has promises that God gives us. Each promise has a stipulation attached to it. God will keep His promise provided we do our part. What we need to do is find out what we are doing wrong and correct our wrongs. In this wa |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:11:59 -0500) |
| Vedic Astrology And The Focus Of The Zodiac Sign Aries |
| Through reading a variety of books and magazines available on the subject of the Zodiac individuals are able to recognize certain characteristic that they may hold if they were born under perhaps the sign of Aries. The study of vedic astrology originated in ancient India by individuals that were int |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:45:04 -0500) |
| The Basics Of Vedic Astrology |
| Vedic astrology has been called one of the divine subjects of the many vedic subjects that are available in a variety of vedic books. It is said that vedic astrology must be approached with the reverence and humility of any individual who is studying this ancient art and science of the Indiana cultu |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:56:02 -0500) |
| This Is The Age Of Aquarius |
| Through studying the Zodiac in a variety of vedic astrology books and magazines individuals are capable of learning so much about their inner selves through their horoscopes. With this comes the understanding and the knowledge that the Zodiac is much more personalized with the understanding that the |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:42:54 -0500) |
| Christmas celebrations in Goa India |
| Christmas in the land of the holy Xavier has the traditional Christmas festival in Goa more important cultural highlights such as Bombay and Cochin as well as an adventure off the beaten track Lakshadweep Island, where one can enjoy the amazing spectacle of glittering coral reefs, lagoons blue turqu |
| Author: Archna gupta |
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| (Published: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:49:35 -0500) |
| The Study Of Vedic Astrology |
| There are a variety of vedic books available that may focus on a number of subjects such as astrology, which many have found to be quite fascinating. There are books and magazines available to individuals who are interested in learning more about ambiance associated with vedic astrology.
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| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:19:47 -0500) |
| Vedic Astrology Surrounding The Zodiac Sign Of Sagittarius |
| Many individuals will pick up the newspaper and read their daily horoscope, but few really understands the true meaning being the zodiac symbol they were born under. Vedic astrology has been called one of the divine subjects of the many vedic subjects that are available in a variety of vedic books t |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:00:23 -0500) |
| Value Of Vedic Astrology In The Zodiac Symbol Of Taurus |
| Individuals that study Vedic Astrology will find that there are a variety of vedic books available that focus on the Zodiac Symbols and their true meanings. I am sure at one time or another you have read your daily horoscope, but understanding the different aspects that the signs you were born under |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:14:02 -0500) |
| Individuals Teaching Devotion To Others |
| Through reading a variety of vedic books individuals are able to gather knowledge about a great many things. Some of things include how to give of yourself selflessly to others, but learning how to devote yourself to others without being taken advantage of is another.
There are a variety of vedic |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:53:48 -0500) |
| The Basic Fundamentals Of Vedic Astrology |
| Through many vedic books that focus on astrology, individuals are able to gather the true purpose and fundamentals behind this wonder philosophy. Although there are several individuals and scientist that have debated against Vedic Astrology when it comes to the more modern Western Astrology, Vedic A |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:12:22 -0500) |
| The Tantra Secret to transcend Sex |
| Desire for sex is natural. It is neither right to fight your body and mind, nor should you feel depressed about the sex urge. Nature has created this body and its glandular systems. These glands start functioning around teenage and they release chemicals called hormones. In the brain, the hypothalam |
| Author: shankar mystica |
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| (Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:39:11 -0500) |
| Introduction To The Epic Mahabharata |
| Traditionally, Hindus ascribe the authorship of the Mahabharata to Vyasa. The first section of the Mahabharata states that it was Ganesha who, at the request of Vyasa, wrote down the text to Vyasa's dictation. Ganesha is said to have agreed to write it only on condition that Vyasa never pause in his |
| Author: Victor Epand |
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| (Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:16:08 -0500) |
| The Basic Fundamentals Of Vedic Astrology |
| Through many vedic books that focus on astrology, individuals are able to gather the true purpose and fundamentals behind this wonder philosophy. Although there are several individuals and scientist that have debated against Vedic Astrology when it comes to the more modern Western Astrology, Vedic A |
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| (Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:34:48 -0500) |
| Vedic Books Currently Available On The Market Today |
| There are a wide assortment of vedic books that individuals are able to purchase at retail book stores throughout the world and on several web site across the Internet. These vedic books focus on such subjects as astrology, physics, aromatherapy, yoga, and other vedic subjects that individuals have |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:39:52 -0500) |
| Vedic Books Currently Available On The Market Today |
| There are a wide assortment of vedic books that individuals are able to purchase at retail book stores throughout the world and on several web site across the Internet. These vedic books focus on such subjects as astrology, physics, aromatherapy, yoga, and other vedic subjects that individuals have |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:19:00 -0500) |
| Vedic Astrology Through The Zodiac Sign Of Cancer |
| The study of vedic astrology originated in ancient India by individuals that were interested in developing a more complete knowledge of the personalities of individuals. Through reading a variety of books and magazines available on the subject of the Zodiac individuals are able to recognize certain |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:29:45 -0500) |
| Breaking The Quasi Christian Chain |
| This is for all the people that are sick and tired of the good intent that drives some people into creating quasi-Christian themed chain e-mails. I realize that these people have only good intentions with these e-mails, and they intend no harm. However, the path to Hades is lined with good intention |
| Author: DK Publishers |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:48:20 -0500) |
| Churches Take Their Mission and Vision Green |
| Beyond political commentary or church affiliation a new movement is coming from the pulpit, through the congregations and out to the community. Color it green.
What has been traditional skepticism between religion and science is now being rethought and identified in churches across the Southeast. |
| Author: Don Midgett |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:36:53 -0500) |
| Breaking The Quasi Christian Chain |
| This is for all the people that are sick and tired of the good intent that drives some people into creating quasi-Christian themed chain e-mails. I realize that these people have only good intentions with these e-mails, and they intend no harm. However, the path to Hades is lined with good intention |
| Author: DK Publishers |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:29:08 -0500) |
| At The Death Of the Body Does The Soul Of Man Also Die, Or Is It Immortal? |
| Nearly 20 centuries ago the Apostle Paul speaking to Timothy, his son in the faith is quoted as saying, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils;..” (1 Timothy 4:1) There is |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:43:19 -0500) |
| What Does The Cross Mean To You |
| As I was cutting the grass, I had and epiphany. As with all epiphany, excluding the sudden appearance of Jehovah, it can be considered pure speculation. Although, I consider it divine inspiration. I was reflecting upon the Bible and it as the inspired word of Jehovah. Next, I wondered what rationale |
| Author: DK Publishers |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:08:34 -0500) |
| Why Does The Easter Bunny Lay Eggs |
| The celebration of the easter holiday is ambiguous at best. Many are taught that easter is the remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Nonetheless, nowhere in The New Testament is a Divine directive to celebrate easter found. Early Christians had no notion of the idea of sanctifying special |
| Author: DK Publishers |
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| (Published: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:10:17 -0500) |
| Do Not Create An Embolism With Cross Symbolism |
| Various objects, that have been dated to be from eras long prior to the Christian era, have been located, marked with crosses of one design or other, in virtually every part of the world. Egypt, India, Syria and Persia have all presented myriad examples of the cross as a religious symbol in pre-Chri |
| Author: DK Publishers |
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| (Published: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:40:29 -0500) |
| Am I Going To Hell Because I Had Premarital Sex |
| Is sex considered taboo by the Bible? Careful consideration of the Gospel will provide the answer. We are all sexual creatures to the extent that without sex our capacity to reproduce is limited at best. Certainly science has established techniques of embryonic development that forego the sex act, h |
| Author: DK Publishers |
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| (Published: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:04:42 -0500) |
| The Day the Revelation Came to Man |
| It was Sunday morning, 95 AD, somewhere on the small island in the Aegean Sea called Patmos where the Apostle John—having been banished there by Rome for his testimony of Jesus Christ—was in some remote corner of that island worshipping God.
Though other days were undoubtedly consumed in the com |
| Author: James Kobzeff |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:34:31 -0500) |
| How Can I Sanctify God's Name When I Do Not Even Know It |
| Jehovah is the personal name of the only true God. Jehovah created the universe and is its Sovereign Ruler. Translated from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, ????,Jehovah means He Causes to Become. Many languages represent these four Hebrew letters as YHWH or JHWH. Jehovah is accepted as the best English p |
| Author: DK Publishers |
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| (Published: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:49:37 -0500) |
| King James Bible Heresy |
| King James was born in 1566 in Scotland, where he was became King James VI at the tender age of 1. Until 1581, when King James assumed full control of the government, regents ran the affairs of the state. Following the death of Elizabeth I, King James VI of Scotland became King James I of England an |
| Author: DK Publishers |
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| (Published: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:34:35 -0500) |
| Logic That Indicates Michael The Archangel Is Also Jesus Christ |
| Study of the name Michael reveals its meaning to be, Who Is Like God? The only holy angels mentioned by name in the Bible are Michael and Gabriel, and Michael is the only one called archangel. The first time the name Michael appears is in the tenth chapter of Daniel. Here Michael is described as one |
| Author: DK Publishers |
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| (Published: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:23:02 -0500) |
| Determining What The Zodiac Symbols Control |
| There have been many books written on this type of vedic literature that concentrate on the study of the zodiac charts that the zodiac symbols exist under. There are many vedic books on the market today that concentrate on the study of the zodiac symbols and how they affect each individual.
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| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:52:58 -0500) |
| What can the Power of Gratitude do for me? |
| The Power Of Gratitude is aurguably, the most important factor in attracting
unlimited Abundance, Harmony, Prosperity and the "biggie" we're all striving for ... Happiness... into your life.
But to understand how gratitude can work for you, you need to know how the
Power of Gratitude works |
| Author: Jimmy Graham |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:00:37 -0500) |
| Does The Bible Support The Doctrine Of An Age Of Accountability? |
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This writing is dedicated to Titi. An Indonesian woman living in the jungles of Borneo, and the mother of four who recently experienced the loss of two of her young sons to jungle fever. And to men and women everywhere who have known the pain of the loss of a small child. May the God of all c |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:28:18 -0500) |
| The crying Christ of Medjugorje |
| Bleeding and crying statues, pictures and icons make headlines every year. Like the place of pilgrimage Medjugorje (Bosnia and Herzegovina)does, where a sculpture of the risen Christ seems to shed tears.
Medjugorje – depending on the route, two till four car hours of the Adriatic coast and onl |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:41:39 -0500) |
| How To Keep Christ in Christmas |
Christmas can be an especially busy time of the year. Between presents, decorating, and parties, our time is spread thin. Balancing your life, while keeping Jesus at the center, is not always easy. Many Christian churches celebrate a season of Advent. For Catholics, it’s the four weeks before |
| Author: Patricia Hughes |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:27:11 -0500) |
| Love Can Change You and the World |
| There are two kinds of love:created and uncreated. Created love is the love that is part of our emotions when we are born. Uncreated love is God. When God created Adam and Eve, He created them in His own image. They were pure love because God is pure love. They were spiritual, not carnal. When they |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:27:39 -0500) |
| How Can One Love Their Enemy? |
| 1John 2:9-11 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the dark. But anyone who loves his brother is living in the light and need not be afraid of stumbling; unlike the man who hates his brother and is in the darkness, not knowing where he is going, because it is to dark |
| Author: John Park |
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| (Published: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:06:25 -0500) |
| The Real Essence of Buddhist Meditation |
| Is Buddhist meditation a religion in itself or simply a mind exercise like most others? While Buddhist meditation is not a religion, it is inspired by the goals of the Buddhism religion. After all, the human mind is the heart of the Buddhist teaching.
The Dhamma, or the teaching of the Buddha, is |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:11:10 -0500) |
| Marian Apparitions-when & where |
| A Marian apparition is an event in which the Virgin Mary is believed to have supernaturally appeared to one or more persons.
The central role of Virgin Mary in the belief and practice of Catholicism is reflected in the fact that a lot of Roman Catholic churches contain side altars dedicated to Mar |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
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| (Published: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:23:49 -0500) |
| Newest Medal in Jewish-American Hall of Fame Series Honors Milton Berle, "Mr. Television" |
| A portrait plaque of Milton Berle has been mounted along with those of nearly 40 previous inductees in the Jewish-American Hall of Fame exhibit at B’nai B’rith International’s headquarters in Washington DC. Inaugurated in 1969, past honorees include Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, G |
| Author: Mel Wacks |
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| (Published: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:15:50 -0500) |
| Jews and Tattoos |
| Nearly every Jew, from those who go to synagogue only on holidays to those who dutifully follow Jewish law, has heard that you’re not supposed to desecrate your body…especially with tattoos. ‘‘If you get a tattoo, you can’t be buried in a Jewish cemetery’’ is something that was hammered into me as |
| Author: Micheline Moreaux |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:54:13 -0500) |
| Feminism Cries For A Female President-Does The Bible Say This Is Within A Woman's Calling? |
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Hey America:
I am not like the president of the United States of America. I was not voted into office and can not be voted out of office, but rather I speak because the Great One has instructed me to. Therefore, I will speak of a point of basic and very wide spread confusion that grips our Amer |
| Author: Gregory A. DeHart |
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| (Published: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:09:35 -0500) |
| 62 days by foot to Medjugorje |
| Mrs. Katarina Bednarczyk Sieminska is 55 years old and she walked 62 days from Kazimierz Dolny near Lublin in Poland to Medjugorje ( http://www.medjugorjemap.com ). She made this pilgrimage with empty hands, only trusting in God’s Providence. She took only a cross, the breviary and a geographic map |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:35:36 -0500) |
| Minister Ordained |
| The Minister Ordained
So you have decided to become an ordained minister or ordained pastor. There are so many things going through your mind often you don't know where to begin. How do I become a pastor? How do I become a minister. Do I got to seminary? What is an online ordination? Is online or |
| Author: Bob Paulson |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:21:19 -0500) |
| True Miracles in Medjugorje |
| It is notable that the first letters in the word Mir-a-cles are m-i-r. In Bosnia-Hercegovina and so also in the village of Medjugorje the word mir means peace. If this world could achieve peace it would admittedly be a miracle.
Here are some miracles which happened in Medjugorje ( http://www.medj |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:32:08 -0500) |
| Different manifestations of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| Throughout the period of the New Testament, Jesus Christ is seen besides God; although never as a second person of God, But always in one of the offices of ministries he had to fulfill, for instance as Son of Man.
When Stephen looked up towards heaven, he said “behold, I see the heavens opened and |
| Author: Kennedy Nari |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:37:11 -0500) |
| A Valentine Story-The Greatest Love Story Ever Told-The Lord Jesus Christ Obtains A Bride |
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A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse, a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.....Awake, O north wind, and come, O south! Bow upon my garden, that its spices may flow out. Let my beloved come to his garden and eat its pleasant fruits.....I sleep, but my heart is awake; it is the voice of |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:53:51 -0500) |
| Humility is Peace, Freedom And Happiness |
| Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to a son, her first-born. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn. This is a true act of humility. God could have provided all the comforts of home for Joseph, Mary and Jesus, but He didn't. Reason: God |
| Author: John Park |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:55:14 -0500) |
| You Are Rich! - Materialism |
| Matthew 6:19-21 'Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moths and woodworms destroy them and thieves can break in and steal. But store up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where neither moth nor woodworms destroy them and thieves can break in and steal. For where your treasure is |
| Author: John Park |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:16:27 -0500) |
| Don`t be in a rush |
| Have you ever stoped for a moment and listened to the rhythm of life that ?ows within us and realized this rhythm especially by the beating of the heart?If you do it, you we will realize that it is slow, calm and harmonious; unless we have forced it to be fast by a lifestyle which makes us rush.
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| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:19:48 -0500) |
| Health care in the eyes of God |
| There is a latent aspect of God’s wishes. Let’s remember ‘Jesus Christ’. God’s wishes were that Christ’s body, mind and spirit must be strong and ready for all sorts of battle. Actually, this is a message for everyone that our body should be strong enough to tackle each and every hassles of our life |
| Author: New Zealand Christian Foundation |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:50:02 -0500) |
| The Sabbath-Beyond A Day Of Rest For Men Is Designed By God To Reflect Heavenly Realities |
| When one pulls up to a stop sign what is it that is being communicated to the person? Undoubtedly the obvious communication is that the person must stop. But why? Nothing is said on the sign as to why the person must stop. This is taken as a thing that is supposed to be understood by the driver |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:27:47 -0500) |
| Is The Spirit Of Feminism Countered By The Wearing Of A Head covering, And Did God Command It? |
| When one pulls up to a stop sign what is it that is being communicated to the person? Undoubtedly the obvious communication is that the person must stop. But why? Nothing is said on the sign as to why the person must stop. This reasoning is suppose to be understood, or the person should not be d |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
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| (Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:32:04 -0500) |
| The Second Greatest Commandment-To Love One Another As Expressed In Foot Washing and The Holy Kiss |
| Jesus taught that the first great commandment is, “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.” Then the Lord Jesus went on to tell us what the second great commandment in the Law is, < |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:56:31 -0500) |
| Water Baptism-How The Bible Based Ordinance Of Baptism Reflects Heavenly Realities |
| According to the genius of the eternal God water baptism is another commandment that was designed to reflect great and eternal realities when faithfully and properly fulfilled by the Christian Believer. Unlike what is common in regards to others of the Lord's commandments, obedience to the command t |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
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| (Published: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:03:13 -0400) |
| No rainy days in Medjugorje |
| For those people who have never been in Medjugorje
( http://www.medjugorjemap.com ): it is a place, where you will experience one of the most spiritual, and peaceful atmosphere on earth. One of the best descriptions of Medjugorje which has ever been revealed is: "Medjugorje is a place where Heaven |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
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| (Published: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:26:16 -0400) |
| God wants us to live abundantly |
| God wants us all to live a life of abundance in all things. Many people today believe that material wealth is not Christian. That is entirely untrue for a number of reasons. Living a life of abundance is NOT just about material wealth. It's about an abundance of good friends, loving relationships |
| Author: David Abram |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:17:25 -0400) |
| Divorce-The Dissolving Of The Covenant Of Marriage- Five Lies In One Action |
| Divorce is the summation of as many as five lies embodied in one action. In a generation gone mad with every sort of humanistic ideal and practice divorce has become common place in America, so that nearly 7 out of ten first time marriages end in divorce. Why is this so, and what can we do about it |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:32:00 -0400) |
| Reading the Bible, building a relationship with God |
| Building a relationship with God; reading his word
As stated in the first part of this series, we build a relationship with God by speaking with Him (Prayer), reading the Bible and doing what He asks of us. In part two we will address the importance of reading his word, how to select a Bible and |
| Author: David Abram |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:40:44 -0400) |
| Historic Medal Dies Contributed to Hebraic Section of the Library of Congress |
| The exhibit “From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America (1654-2004)” featured more than two hundred treasures of American Judaica from the collections of the Library of Congress, augmented by a selection of important loans from other cooperating cultural institutions. It was shown in Wa |
| Author: Mel Wacks |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:45:58 -0400) |
| A different life by giving back to others |
| Would you say your life can make a difference by giving back to others?
The messages of Virgin Mary in Medjugorje
( http://www.medjugorjemap.com )say yes!
When you get to be older - you will find yourself beginning to ask, did my life make a difference?
These are the days of personal reckoni |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:25:08 -0400) |
| How to find the meaning of life |
| No more anxiety when you find the True Meaning of Life.
"I want to find something exciting in my life."
"What is it?"
Will you know the one thing to do that will wash away all the regrets at the moment you die?
This is the Meaning of Life.
Now, people enjoy wealth and comfort unheard of in |
| Author: Mizuki Osanami |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:19:37 -0400) |
| How Anyone Can Learn Remote Viewing |
| Remote viewing is a natural ability which all of us have; however, most of us have never learned to use this ability. Remote viewing is a psychic ability which involves attuning your brainwaves to a certain frequency – with practice; anyone can become a remote viewer.
No one is entirely sure |
| Author: Paul White |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:10:50 -0400) |
| Why The Current Events Of Abortion, Homosexuality, 50% Taxes, and Other Vices Triumph In America |
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Hey America, and the Evangelical of the land:
How is it that in a nation that boasts that 40 to 50% of it's people to be “evangelical” (evangelical being defined as knowledgeable and obedient to the Bible) that in both our laws and institutions we are continually loosing ground in the moral |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:36:06 -0400) |
| Audio Bibles Released For Large, Small Groups |
| Faith Comes By Hearing, the world’s foremost Audio Bible ministry, recently released Audio Bibles in five more languages.
The following Audio Drama New Testaments are now available for ministry purposes:
• Gitonga – Mozambique
• Izere – Nigeria
• Quechua San Martín – Peru
• Waiwai (UaiUai) |
| Author: David Allen |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:51:31 -0400) |
| Short Hadith Compilation On The Afterlife From Heaven To Hell |
| Narrated Abu Huraira : The Prophet said, "Every day two angels come down from Heaven and one of them says, 'O Allah! Compensate every person who spends in Your Cause,' and the other (angel) says, 'O Allah! Destroy every miser.' " [Bukhari]
Narrated Um Kulthum bint Uqba: That she heard Allah's Apo |
| Author: Hristiyan Hristov |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| Audio Bible Ministry Demonstrates Digital Discipleship |
| Faith Comes By Hearing, the world’s foremost Audio Bible ministry, is joining with other global ministries to support Internet Evangelism Day, a campaign to encourage believers to share the Gospel through the Internet.
“These days, when people are looking for answers about life, the Internet is t |
| Author: Derek Watkins |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| 1400km alone |
| The Croat Jožef Ratković lives in Austria and made something amazing. He decided to walk from Zürich to Medjugorje ( http://www.medjugorjemap.com ) by foot to fulfill his solemn promise: to pray for healing of his wife because she suffers from multiple sclerosis. And so he walked in 42 days aro |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 04 May 2009 12:25:48 -0400) |
| Ghost Stories |
| Ghost stories are irresistible to everyone, including many of today's greatest writers. This collection of haunting tales serves up chills and thrills with the intelligence and emotional resonance that only comes from great writing. Ghost stories are all about death and dying. They help us to unders |
| Author: Susan Roberts |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 14 May 2009 10:38:33 -0400) |
| Why do we exist? |
| Why do we exist?
There are numerous questions without answers like "who is god?", "where is he?", "why did Virgin Mary appear in Lourdes or Medjugorje ( http://www.medjugorjemap.com ).
Have you ever ask yourself "why do we exist?" This is a question which has plagued mankind for centuries. Is |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 14 May 2009 14:58:25 -0400) |
| Why Christianity Is Decreasing In America, While Secular Humanism With it's Vices Are Increasing |
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To the Evangelical of the land:
For years in one manner of speech or another I have listened to people give their answer to the question of why righteousness is loosing ground in America today, and why more and more of whatever is called “Christian” is increasingly being persecuted, despised a |
| Author: Gregory A. DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| Ultimate Surrender To The Way Of The Bible Can Bring Peace and Security To Believers, To America |
| To The Believing, and To Those Who May Learn To Believe:
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of |
| Author: Gregory A. DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 23 May 2009 16:23:10 -0400) |
| Can Christians be Demon Possessed? |
| As Christian counselors, we get asked that question all the time. Part of our focus is helping people get free from demonic strongholds and bondages and this is an important issue. Often, clients will ask about demonic oppression and how that differs. We will address that issue in this article. Let |
| Author: Phyllis Tarbox, MA |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| The Ten Sikh Gurus - Life and Teachings |
| The term 'Guru' is quite common in the Indian culture , but in Sikhism it enjoys a very distinct meaning .Guru epitomizes a spiritual teacher who enlightens his disciples for their all round development , inculcates in them devotion and Godly love , shows them a path of righteousness and justice , h |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| Bible Ministries Reaching Further During Recession |
| It’s no secret that the U.S. economy is struggling to land aground. Big businesses and brand-name ministries are cutting costs, cutting services and cutting jobs, all at an alarming rate.
In a recent Christianity Today article, “The Not-for-Profit Surge,” author John W. Kennedy writes that many |
| Author: Elizabeth Brandenburg |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:36:28 -0400) |
| How to Find a Good Personal Astrologer |
| In this modern age astrology has an effective value on people’s life. Many people believe on astrology and for many reasons it’s really work. Many people use it but the purposes can vary man by man. Some use astrology to get extra earnings of their business or any other financial activities. Some us |
| Author: Navneet Singh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| Indian Astrology or Vedic Astrology |
| India is always known for its unity in variety, a country that one of the most profligate history and absolutely for being a country with lots of acquaintance and tradition. Indian astrology and the astrologers the length of with Indian pilgrimage positions has marvelous power on people in India and |
| Author: Navneet Singh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:25:36 -0400) |
| Visionary Jakov about the apparations |
| The youngest visionary Jakov, is going to tell us some important things about our Lady’s apparitions and answer some questions many people asked like "what is the most important reason why Our Lady is calling us to listen to her messages? The apparitions last already nearly 25 years and many people |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| 3 Simple Sermon Preparation Tips |
| Now you need to write a sermon. It can be quite a daunting task, especially if you’ve never written one before. First things first. Do you have a required topic? What passages of scripture do you use? How will you conclude? Can you even do that? Keep in mind, many parts of the bible can have more th |
| Author: Jake Brand |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:54:07 -0400) |
| More Great Tips for Writing Your Next Sermon |
| In a previous article that I had written, I discussed a few preparation tips that will improve the sermons your give. They included getting a passage of scripture first, telling a personal story to start off with and keeping the sermon short. In this article, I’m going to share a few more tips that |
| Author: Jeremy Pokorski |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:55:18 -0400) |
| Simple Tips for Preparing a Sermon |
| So, you want to write a sermon. It can be quite a daunting task, especially if you’ve never written one before. What are you going to talk about? Where do you start? What passages of scripture do you use? How do you tie everything up in a neat little bow? Can you even do that? After all, a lot of |
| Author: Jeremy Pokorski |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:32:21 -0400) |
| So You Want To Give A Sermon? |
| So, you want to give a sermon. Well, before you take that leap of faith, you might want to read this article first. If you’ve seen ministers give sermons, you know it looks easy. Well, looks can be deceiving. Part of the reason it looks so easy is because they work very hard on preparation beforehan |
| Author: Jeremy Pokorski |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:33:50 -0400) |
| Know About Your Stars |
| Astrology is one of the most debatable topics of all times. It is an interesting and fascinating subject, which raises the curiosity of all, including the people who do not believe in it. Different cultures, societies, countries and races approach it differently. Over the centuries it has evolved dr |
| Author: Navneet Singh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:07:44 -0400) |
| 10 secrets of Virgin Mary |
| Virgin Mary appeared to six young people in 1981 in Medjugorje http://www.medjugorjemap.com and told these six visionaries that She would give them 10 secrets. Many people talked many times, and still are talking about these ten secrets, even if it is known only a little bit about them. The visiona |
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| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:24:07 -0400) |
| Have You Written a Book for Catholic Men? |
| If you have a book to write or have written a book that would be ideal for Catholic men, then read this article. Or if you know people who have written such a book and are looking for a publisher, then send them this article.
The publishing world is going through a very big change right now, but |
| Author: Brian Mast |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:46:35 -0400) |
| Nitnem - The Sikh Daily Prayer - Its meaning , significance and structure |
| Introduction
The sacred hymns in the form of Gurbaani, uttered by the Ten Gurus have come to us preserved through the ages. They teach us a way of life giving us the key to a successful life redefining the meaning of success in life. They have the capacity to bring a transformation that can uplif |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:20:26 -0400) |
| Mapping the Future by Birth Chart |
| The future is uncertain and unpredictable. What will happen ahead in life often dominates our minds and the need to know it often leads us to the specialists who have authority on the subject? Different cultures have defined and developed astrology according to their beliefs. The Chinese, Arabs, G |
| Author: Navneet Singh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:43:26 -0400) |
| Snippets From Life of Guru Nanak : The First Sikh Guru |
| CHAPATIS OF MILK AND BLOOD
Setting off from Sultanpur, Nanak crossed the river and reached Saidpur Sandiali, visiting Ram Tirath on the way. Here He stayed in the hut of a poor carpenter Lalo, who took the best possible care of Him. Nanak addressed him, saying "You have spent your entire life sh |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:23:34 -0400) |
| Indian Astrology with Horoscope |
| Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs which hold that the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details can provide information about personality, human affairs, and other terrestrial matters. Astrologer is person who works in the field of astrology. Scientists consid |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:07:27 -0400) |
| Tales of Guru Nanak - The first Sikh Guru |
| GOD IS OMNIPRESENT : GURU NANAK'S MIRACLE AT MECCA
His last journey was to the west where He was accompanied by Mardaanaa. He never differentiated between Hindus and Muslims. He dressed like Hindus when visiting a Hindu holy place and like a Muslim at Muslim shrines. He merged into a congregati |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:10:20 -0400) |
| Nitnem - The Sikh Daily Prayer - Its meaning , significance and structure |
| Introduction
The sacred hymns in the form of Gurbaani, uttered by the Ten Gurus have come to us preserved through the ages. They teach us a way of life giving us the key to a successful life redefining the meaning of success in life. They have the capacity to bring a transformation that can uplif |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:04:14 -0400) |
| Sikh Baby Names : The Sikh Procedure of Naming Babies |
| Sikh Tradition of Naming Babies
Traditionally sikh babies are named in a ceremony called "Naam Karan" ceremony. The ceremony takes place in a Gurudwara in the presence of the family, friends and relatives. Sikhs always look forward to the blessings of Guru Granth Sahib" and Guru's order before a |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:04:56 -0400) |
| Guru Gobind Singh - Events from His life |
| GURU GOBIND SINGH JI 'S SHIFTING TO ANANDPUR : THE FIRST SACRIFICE
When Guru Teg Bahadur Ji returned from His journey of the far east, He called upon His family from Patna to Anandpur Sahib. When the news of Guru's departure spread out in the city, everyone's heart was filled with gloom. King Fateh |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:05:31 -0400) |
| Guru Gobind Singh In the Battle field |
| GURU GOBIND SINGH IN THE BATTLE OF BHANGANI
After His father's sacrifice, Guru Gobind Singh Ji started preparing to fight for the independence of the country and protection of religion. Soldiers were recruited to organise large armies. He got constructed a 'Ran-Jit Nagara', a huge battle drum. Mo |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:06:00 -0400) |
| Birth of Khalsa and Battle of Anandpur |
| KHALSA IS BORN
On Baisakhi, in Sammat 1756 Bikrami, Guru Gobind Singh created the 'Khalsa Panth'. Sangats had gathered in thousands at Kesgarh Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh Ji arrived with a naked sword in His hand, whose sheen matched thatof the sun. He announced "My sword is thirsty for blood, any S |
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| (Published: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:07:17 -0400) |
| GURU GOBIND SINGH : EVENTS FROM HIS LIFE |
| GURU GOBIND SINGH : EVENTS FROM HIS LIFE
THE BATTLE OF ANANDPUR
The kings of hilly kingdoms were wary of the growing might of the Guru. Being Hindus, it was expected of them to be on the Guru's side, since He was fighting to protect even Hinduism. They however, chose to appease the Mughal empe |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:37:42 -0400) |
| Navratri – Religious Significance and Puja Vidhi |
| Navratri – Religious Significance and Puja Vidhi
Navratri is a festival popularly known as the festival of worship and dance. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit; Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi i.e. fem |
| Author: Dr Prem Kumar Sharma |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:01:45 -0400) |
| The Ninth Sikh Guru - Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's Sacrifice |
| The Ninth Sikh Guru - Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's Sacrifice
Guru Ji was kept secretly in a broken old house outside the city. The king feared rebellion if the news of Guru's arrest was made public. Aurangzeb personally talked to the Guru, persuading Him to become a Muslim : "Now you are a Guru only t |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:02:33 -0400) |
| Delhi Visit of The Ninth Sikh Guru : Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji |
| Delhi Visit of The Ninth Sikh Guru : Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji saw off the pandits and set off for Delhi Himself, accompanied by five Sikhs. Kashmiri pandits told Aurangzeb that Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was their Guru, if he could convert Him they would follow suit without any resistanc |
| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:03:02 -0400) |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Efforts To Save Hinduism |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Efforts To Save Hinduism
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was an active thinker and most of His deeds were in accordance with future needs of the people. Aurangzeb was on a mission to eradicate Hinduism and uproot it completely. He was using brute force to convert people to Islam. The H |
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| (Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:03:37 -0400) |
| Guru Angad Dev Ji : Life Summary and Birth |
| Guru Angad Dev Ji
Factual Overview of Guru Angad Dev Ji's Life
Incarnation : Vaisakh Sudi 1, Sammat 1561
(31st March, 1504)
Place of Incarnation : Mate Di Saraan, near Mukatsar,
Distt. Ferozpur
Father : Feru Mal Ji
Mother : Mata Sabraai Ji
Wife : Sri Khivi Ji
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| Author: jaspinder singh |
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| (Published: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:12:50 -0400) |
| The Bible Story Of Noah-Is It a Fable, Or A Picture Of The Future Judgment and Salvation Of God? |
| True to the nature of the wisest of story tellers the Sovereign One, who is called Yahweh by the Hebrews, caused to be formulated in the ancient Scriptures a story that men of unbelieving hearts often refer to as something of a fairy tale.(Genesis 6:1—9:1) But to the believing, whose understanding |
| Author: Gregory A. DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:47:05 -0400) |
| Take the Truth or Take the Consequences |
| Some people say, "it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you are sincere." Have you heard that? Maybe, once, you believed that....
It is a philosophy that won't go away. But, do you know, sincerity does not make something true. For example, if a nurse gave medicine (the wrong medicine, b |
| Author: Kenneth Eden |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:13:10 -0400) |
| A Lesson For The Christian Of God's Provision- Examples From The Israelite's Time In the Wilderness |
| In the first chapter of the book of Numbers we find Yahweh speaking to His servant Moses while He was in the Tabernacle. The Scripture testifies that it was on the fist day of the second month of the second year since they had been released from their captures in Egypt. (Numbers 1:1) So this means |
| Author: Gregory A. DeHart |
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| (Published: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:50:37 -0400) |
| Find Christian Singles for Free at Online Dating Sites |
| Christian single boys and girls can join their personals ads at any specific dating service. However, you charge be 18 years old or over to join at any Christian dating service. Your contour will be deleted if you are beneath the minimum age to join for a profile. So, if you are beneath 18 years old |
| Author: Jenny Willston |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:28:18 -0400) |
| How to Have a Happy Marriage |
| Do you really want to have a "Happy Marriage". Do you really want to know the secret to marital bliss? God has a blueprint in His Word. The secret is no secret at all, its all there for you to discover and apply.
The following is part one of a series I taught in my days as a Pastor. It works if |
| Author: Kenneth Eden |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:46:13 -0500) |
| The Bible Foretells Tribulation and Judgment From God On Both Christians and Sinners Alike |
| Do you know that the Scripture testifies that in these last days that the spirit of judgment will be visited upon the earth, on both the saved, and on the unsaved? For the Holy Spirit's purging work is constantly at work among those that are His to bring them to maturity. He allows many and diffic |
| Author: Gregory A. DeHart |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:21:46 -0500) |
| The Beauty of Jesus |
| Just some hours before his death on the cross Jesus prayed to the Father, 'And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.'- John 17:5(NIV). The book of Philippians 2:6 talks about Christ Jesus 'Who being in very nature God, did not consider equalit |
| Author: Onyekachukwu Ukeje |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:13 -0500) |
| Pastors - the time to write your book is now! |
| All pastors have a book, or two, inside of them! If you have a book that is crying out to be written, but you are too busy or overwhelmed at the prospect of writing a book, we can help.
Over the past 10 years, I have had the honor of helping write, edit, publish, and/or market almost 100 books w |
| Author: Brian Mast |
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| (Published: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:45:05 -0500) |
| What's a pilgrimage |
| What is a pilgrimage? - Well, you may say it is a tour to a holy place, but this is not the only thing that differs a pilgrimage from a usual tour.
A pilgrimage is a personal message to God. It starts with an invitation from God and ends with the pilgrim's answer: the pilgrimage. God’s call or thi |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:02:48 -0500) |
| Know all about future through Indian astrology |
| India is a land of astrology. Since ancient times, astrology has always been regarded as an important discipline of study. The legendary kings and emperors of all races and religions in India were able patrons of Indian astrology. Starting from the valiant king Chandragupta Vikramaditya to the famou |
| Author: Navneet Singh |
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| (Published: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:35:18 -0500) |
| Young people challenged to live the Bible |
| Young people challenged to live the Bible. Six dates, one band and the Rush begins.
Thousands of young people will be challenged to live the Bible – then give it – at six gigs around the country, featuring thebandwithnoname.
Hundreds turned out for the |
| Author: Michal |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:42:58 -0500) |
| Angarki Ganesh Chaturthi Ka Mahatv |
| lR;lukru /keZ ds osn] ’kkL=ksa o iqjk.kksa es Jhx.ks’k ozr] vkjk/kuk] iwtk] ikBkfn ds cM+s gh vn~Hkqr o jkspd rF; feyrs gSaA tks ekuo thou ds fy, ije dY;k.kdkjh cuk] nq[kksa dks gjus okys gSaA blh izdkj dk vfr mÙke ije ykHkdkjh ozr vaxkj dh Jhx.ks’k prqFkhZ dk ozr gSA tks QkYxqu d`".k i{k fnu eaxyok |
| Author: Astrologer Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:46:02 -0500) |
| Are Christians in Hell? |
| Are Christians in hell? "God would never send a Christian to hell." This is what most people believe. Let us see what the Bible has to say about this fiery subject, "Are Christians in Hell?".
Works of the Flesh: "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery (Jesus said if yo |
| Author: Philip Jones |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:12:53 -0500) |
| Who Is God the Father? |
| God. No person or thing is superior to Him. He alone has full authority. He is over all. The word “God’ belongs rightfully to one being only, although man has made the mistake of trying to worship manmade ideas and images of stone, wood, and clay. Only one being is God; He alone is the object |
| Author: Kumar.N |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:13:35 -0500) |
| THE EVIDENCE OF MAN |
| Second, we can believe with confidence that God really does exist because of the evidence which comes to us through the existence of man. The existence of man proclaims the existence of God.
Man is a far greater marvel that the physical universe. Think of his intellectual powers. He can re |
| Author: Kumar.N |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:34:46 -0500) |
| The Hidden Blessings In Every Situation |
| From time to time things happen in all of our lives that we view as unpleasant, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t good for us in some way. Everything has an upside, and if you can learn to see it that way it can help you to grow into a wiser, stronger, more thoughtful, and more beautiful perso |
| Author: Melissa Marcy |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:24:04 -0500) |
| Achieving Inner Peace Through Patience |
| Patience isn’t something that comes easily to most of us. We are so used to being able to get everything instantly that waiting for more than a few minutes for something feels like an eternity. Learning to be peaceful in all moments, especially while stuck waiting for something, can be a great way |
| Author: Melissa Marcy |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:56:39 -0500) |
| Tourism in Cambodia: A Brief History About Cambodia |
| There are so many countries are having so many natural beauties around the world. Cambodia is one of the greatest countries in that list. So many people in the world are calling this country as pearl of Asia or God created heaven. This country is situated in Indo Chinese peninsula and Vietnam and La |
| Author: leojackh |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:32:55 -0500) |
| Your personal mantra and horoscope |
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Mantras are prayers for un |
| Author: Sergey Pakhomov |
| Directory:Religion & Faith |
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| (Published: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:43:59 -0500) |
| 7 Reasons Why Every Pastor Needs to Write a Book |
| If you are a pastor, you need to write a book, and here is why:
#1-You learned the most in preparing the sermon, but statistics show that almost everyone will forget what you preach within 30 days.
Your book is a permanent text that can be studied, underlined, and applied by those in your c |
| Author: Brian Mast |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:31:38 -0500) |
| How to Receive Daily Bible Devotions by email |
| Most of the people around the country are suffering with busy and hectic schedules and some of them even need to works in nights also. Everybody would like to relax their mind with some additional hobbies. According to one survey report, so many people are saying that by studying the bible regularly |
| Author: ameryben |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:14 -0500) |
| About a pilgrimage |
| Have you ever asked yourself what a pilgrimage is exactly? - Well, you may say it is a tour to a holy place, but it's not just a tour.
And the fact that the destination is a holy place is not the only thing that differs a pilgrimage from a usual tour.
When you decide to make a pilgrimage you are s |
| Author: Anita Barbaric |
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