Spirituality

901. Catch A New Lover With DIY Magic! By Silvia Hartmann
     One night, whilst watching TV, I understood a very useful magical principle which is highly practical and immensely efficient. Anyone can do it - if they really want to, that is! - and although it involves interior decoration, it is easy to do, once you get your head around the basic principles.Whether you live alone in your flat, house or mansion, whether you are gay or straight, male or female, and regardless of how old you are, with this method you can very practically "choose your love, th…



902. Chicken Soup with Chopsticks: A Jew's Struggle for Truth in an Interfaith Relationship (excerpts) By Jack Botwinik
     Does God care if I marry a gentile?Even as I started dating a Chinese girl, I knew I was embarking on a remarkable adventure. I just had no idea where and how far the adventure would take me. The more events unfolded, the more I realized that my view of the world and how I lived in it were being profoundly and permanently altered...If the problem with marrying a gentile was that my religion prohibited intermarriage, why should that bother me? Perhaps not everything in Judaism made sense, and a…



903. What Is Your Relationship To Time? By Charlie Badenhop
     Have you ever thought about how your orientation to time profoundly affects the way you are in the world? Each culture has its own unique way of relating to the concept of "time". Some cultures perceive time as a room that is lived in. The "room" of time is a constant that stays the same, as we change during the course of our lives. American culture seems to more and more think of time as a commodity there is never enough of. When time is "wasted" a person misses out on an opportunity that may…



904. Horse Racing and Seabiscut -- A Hope, A Prayer, and A Horse! By Greg Ryan
     Even though our lives progressively moves forward on occasion it has a way of working what seems to be in a backwards motion, yet in the end achieves the same results. I remember years ago when I started my bodybuilding career, I had no self- confidence, poor self-esteem, and an introverted personality. I couldn't fathom doing what others believed I could accomplish in such an unusual sport that went totally against my nature. However, at first I thought, "I didn't want to let them down and w…



905. Universal Meaning of Celtic Knotwork By Marek Sutherland
     In the spring of 2003, I spent three weeks in the city of Chennai, formerly known as Madras, located in Southern India. Each morning, walking before the heat of the day, I was amazed to see intricate knot work patterns drawn out free hand with flour in front of the driveways and gates of homes. These artistic scrolls, I was told by an Indian friend, were offerings to local gods, and were part of a tradition that stretched back into the ancient past.I have seen knot patterns in my travels throu…



906. Payday Someday By Saundra L. Washington
     Let us face reality squarely in the face by acknowledging the tragic fact that it does not matter how “good” you may be, folks can always concoct a way to destroy you. If people want to tear down your good name, they will find a way to somehow achieve it. If jealous, envious, greedy individuals want something you have, they will do anything and use any willing body to get you out of the way.Of course, one may well wonder where God is when these kinds of acts are being perpetrated. We must not …



907. When You Pray By Monica Burns
     If you are going to pray for something, why would you worry about it after you’ve prayed for it? Many people will pray and ask for certain things that they think are needed in their lives. When what they have prayed for haven’t yet manifested itself, some believe that “GOD” isn’t listening to us. The thing is........if it is not in “HIS” will for you to have that in which you have prayed for, you will not get it. You must refocus your prayer.I am not a religious person trying to push off “…



908. 10 Interesting Facts about Archangel Gabriel By Richard Webster
     1. Gabriel means: “God is my strength” or “God is mighty.” Gabriel is one of only two angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Michael is the other. Raphael is mentioned in the Apocrypha, which is included in the Catholic Bible.2. Gabriel appears in the Bible as a messenger on important occasions. The most famous example of this is the Annunciation when he visited the Virgin Mary and told her to prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:26-38).3. Gabriel has always had a close associatio…



909. DREAMS, Does God Still Use Them Today? By Valerie Garner
     The bible has many accounts throughout time that He used dreams as a form of communication to His people. A few examples are Daniel, Joseph (old testament), Joseph (Mary’s husband) and many others.The Lord also says in Joel 2:27-29 And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh, and yours sons and your daughters shall pr…



910. Are You Listening For The Words Of God?
     How can you expect to receive God's message of love and kindness and caring if you aren't listening? Yes, God will speak to you if you open your heart to him and start to listen. Wouldn't you like to hear from God? Maybe God is waiting to hear from you. Do you have enough faith to stop patching your life together, and start to rely on the word of the Lord? Sometimes it's hard to believe in what you cannot see or understand, but if you have enough faith all things are possible. Wouldn't you l…



911. The God in Islam By Wael El-Manzalawy
     Many secular persons deny the presence of the God. I am trying here to convince them that there is a God who has created the universe.Many secular persons will argue that the God is unseen and they believe only in what they see. The God is unseen but we can see the evidences of His presence. The earth, the sky, the stars, the moon, the sun, the sea and the harmony of the universe are all evidences that there is a God who has created the universe.The harmony and the greatness of the universe ar…



912. Overcoming Prejudice By Brian Jones
     When I entered junior high I quickly set two goals for my seventh grade year: First, to get Kacey Gire to kiss me; and Second, to keep my friend Eric Green and myself out of the hospital. Every morning as Eric and I walked to the Rosemore Junior High School we were forced to walk past a group of guys that we called “Hoods.” They were big, they were scary, they did drugs, and unfortunately they outnumbered us most mornings 20 to 2. I had the unfortunate problem of being an athlete that lived in…



913. What'd We Miss? By Michelle Jacobson
     Did we just overlook the amount of love that God has for us?His word, shown in the written form we call the Bible, tells us things that He did to show us that He loves us. Did we realize it or did we overlook it and walk away?In Hebrews 11:1 we are told that our faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)Hope moves into faith Think about it. No one gets a recipe made without knowing what the ingredients are and what to do with them even w…



914. Psychotherapy and Spiritual Growth By James Ray
     The teacher of the future.... will be a master of integrating both of these pillars that normally operate independently of each other. The poor ego gets a bad rap. Historically, the psychotherapist has worked on helping an individual develop a healthy ego while the spiritual teacher assists in transcending the ego. It is important to understand that ego is nothing more than a Latin word for "I" -- so the therapist is assisting the individual in developing a healthy identity that is absol…



915. No Star-Studded Career By Saundra L. Washington
     What is success? It probably means different things to different people. One person said, “Success is the ability to fulfill your desires with effortless ease.” Another person said, “Success is an outcome and a state of mind and being and a matter of choice.” And still another concluded, “Success is your belief that you will achieve anything you desire.” There seem to be a consensus that accepts the definition of success as, “The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted.”It is i…



916. The Art of Concentrating by Means of Practical Psychic Exercises (Part 4) By Zach Keyer
     Exercise 6Put the right hand on knee, both fingers and thumb closed, except the first finger, which points out in front of you. Then move the finger slowly from side to side, keeping the attention fixed upon the end of the finger. You can make up a variety of exercises like these. It is good training to plan out different ones. The main point you should keep in mind is that the exercise should be simple and that the attention should be firmly fixed upon the moving part of the body. You will fi…



917. Living Your Noble Purpose By Sharif Khan
     “A common jar of clay can never become a noble masterpiece, unless it is broken by its master, refined in fire, and renewed.” – Sharif KhanThere is a passage in scriptures that I have always found troubling. It reads: “Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’ Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble purposes and some for common use?” [Romans 9: 20-21]. It troubles me, because no matter how hard I try t…



918. Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? By Owen Waters
     Did you ever see something go wrong around you and suddenly burst out, “How on Earth did I create that?”Really, how can bad things happen, even to the sweetest, kindest, most spiritual people on the planet? Where’s the fairness in that?The root of the question lies partly in the fact that we live in a state of polarity consciousness. This is a point of view where life is seen as a contrast between opposing forces, and that events are either good or bad. Good or bad is a judgment issue. Judgmen…



919. Are You Right With God? By John Moneypenny
     How many times have you heard another brother or sister in Christ, or maybe one who thought he or she was in Him, declare to you that, because your behavior was not measuring up to the commands of God, you needed to "get right with Him?" Something you had done, were doing, were thinking about the possibility of doing, or had not done now placed you in a state of being "not right with the Lord."Panic and fear begin to race through your mind as you consider the horrid consequences of your failin…



920. Fear Base Society By Mellody Davis
     In today’s world we worry about everything, food, jobs, clothing, shelter, children, husbands, etc. But what does the Bible say about fear and what shall I fear. First lets look at Psalms 111:10 it says; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. I would like to think that all people want a good understanding of things. So I guess the first step is fear the Lord and follow his precepts for understanding.…



921. Believing In The Higher Power By Tammy Davidson
     I am a church person and I believe there is a higher power out there somewhere. When my son had seizures I kept praying for them to stop and even asked the church to pray for us in our time of need.There are so many wonderful things happening and yet not so wonderful. Just like afer 9/11 it was terrible yet they said it was one of the highest records of newborns that month. It's funny at the time I was pregnant and about two weeks later I went into labour and had my son.I could not believe …



922. Doubt... Pay Attention When It Comes Calling By Dennis Diehl
     I remember the moment I had my first awareness that no matter, at any one time in life, one might respect a persons' teachings, perspectives or opinions, it is always good to reserve the right to keep looking for better facts, perspectives and conclusions. In my experience, it is ok to have the experience of both "Aha!" and "Uh oh."I was, perhaps 19 or 20, sitting in a Bible study being given by a prominent minister in the organization. He was focusing on the fall of Satan, the two trees in t…



923. Man of Courage - Man of Clay By Brian K Burns
     MAN OF COURAGEElijah the Tishbite was a mighty prophet in the Old Testament. His name means, “Jehovah is God” or “The Lord is God”. He suddenly appeared on the national scene in Israel, and with fiery zeal and confident demonstrations of power, he went about to prove the Lord God’s sovereignty over all other gods. He ministered truth to Israel, commanding them to serve God with all their hearts. The theme of his ministry was contained in these words, “How long will you hesitate between two opi…



924. The Abundant Life! By Bill Bright
     Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. -ROMANS 6:11My friend Randy had given up trying to live the Christian life. He said, “I have tried, but have failed so many times. Nothing seems to work for me.” After listening to his account of his many failures and defeats, I began to explain the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Randy interrupted: “I know all about the Holy Spirit. I’ve read everything I can find, and nothing works for me.”My thoughts turned to Romans 6. I asked him…



925. Psalms For Prosperity By Samantha Stevens
     The psalms of the Bible are a literary treasure chest of prayers for prosperity. Below is a list of which psalms to recite for common financial requests. In some Catholic and Santeria traditions, you say the prayer or write the prayer out after lighting a candle. You may also recite the prayer as many times as you want to transform it into a kind of a mantra.Psalm 1: To disarm office gossips, discourage those who would harm your reputationPsalm 3: To conquer fear of povertyPsalm 5: To ask for …



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2. Contentment in Gratitude By Kim Bloomer
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3. Amazing Faith By Lori Radun
Last week, I sat at my computer and watched the MSN video clip that recapped Ashley Smith’s encounter with Brian Nichols. As I watched in awe, I was amazed by her amazing faith in God. I asked myself, “If I were in that situation, would I have the courage to speak out about my faith?” Would I have enough love in my heart for this man who just killed 4 people?I could really relate to this story because my church is just finishing up a “40 Days of Purpose” series, based on Rick Warren’s book,…

4. Spirit and the Law of Cause and Effect By Lynn Claridge
Most of our troubles are bought about by exercising our own free will.If you have a war, there will be many people, who will ask, Why does the Great Spirit not stop it? Why does the Great Spirit not try to prevent it?The actual truth is that the people of the world are to blame. They choose to ignore the laws. We cannot escape the consequences of our actions. You cannot alter the law of spirit. What has been sown must be harvested. If you have used selfishness, you must accept the results. Pr…