Spirituality

1326. Sinning Saints? By Saundra L. Washington
      I do not believe as many of my Christian brothers and sisters do, that once a person becomes a Christian he no longer sins. Perhaps it is because I do not perceive Christianity as a state of perfection. In Romans, Paul tells us how to gain victory over sin but he does not tell us how to be perfect. Paul apparently understood that being a Christian is not a destination. A Christian has not “arrived.” Christianity is a walk, a way of life, a process of maturity; sanctification. I believe the Chr…



1327. Understanding the Gospel of Matthew and Why it Matters - Part 10 By Justin Nale
      Matthew 3:7-10 John Rebukes the Pharisees and Sadducees7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?8 Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.9 And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children of Abraham.10 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not…



1328. Calling All Angels - Talking to Angels By Samantha Stevens
      I am a big believer in the strength of a personal prayer. However, some of you have asked for a formal guide about how to call to the Archangels. (See the archives – Your Guide To the Archangels for more information!) This guide below is for those of you who prefer to follow a structured format. This Universal Prayer To The Angels can be used to address any of the seven archangels. It is based loosely on Elizabeth Claire Prophet’s prayer structure, that I have personally found to be extremely …



1329. Understanding the Gospel of Matthew and Why it Matters - Part 4 By Justin Nale
      Matthew 2:1-12The Visit of the Wise Men1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him;4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.5 They told…



1330. Purpose: Part 4
      Date: January 11, 2006 Author: P.C. Simon e-mail: psimon@alumni.ubc.ca Subject: Purpose of Creation: Part 4.Please consider this free-reprint article written by: Dr. P.C. Simon ================== IMPORTANT - Publication/Reprint Terms - You have permission to publish this article electronically in free-only publications such as a website or an ezine as long as the bylines and resource box are included. - You are not allowed to use this article for commercial purposes. The article should only be r…



1331. Using Your Spiritual Path Against Yourself By Sheri Rosenthal
      In looking back at my process over the years I have noticed an interesting phenomenon that I refer to as “using my path to go against myself.” This behavior may be a surprise to many of you….but as programmed ego minds we have been trained to use our life situations to go against ourselves since we were small. We have learned from those around us to use other people to raise our blood pressure, prove that we are not good enough, affirm that we will never be loved or that life is unfair. Unfort…



1332. Globe Unity By Mellody Davis
      Most of us think of what a wonderful world this would be if only this or that. Well the Bible says that to follow the words of Jesus Christ and walk in his ways. Are we truly following his words or walking in his ways. Lets see what the Bible says about unity. Let’s look at Psalms 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! Since we are not in unity what can we do. Take a look at Romans 15:1 it says We who are strong ought to bear with the fallings of the we…



1333. Tell Me A Story, Please! By Raymond Usbal
      I was eavesdropping on the other passengers’ conversation as we waited for more passengers to fill that small jitney at Market-Market Mall at around 10 o’clock PM giving me a glimpse of their lives. It’s no big deal, however, for these are no private but only casual conversations of salesperson’s experiences of the day; besides, there are no other things to catch my attention.We love stories like Peter Pan, Cinderella, Snow White, and more. We love watching good movies and in every good movie …



1334. Are You Homeless? Does Your Soul Have a Home? By Joseph Ghabi
      How do you feel when you see homeless people on the street? Many of us feel disgusted when we look at them and others do not even acknowledge their existence as if they’re worthless and irrelevant. Some of us even consider them as being nothing but drunks and junkies. We all have different ways of interpreting the lives of these people, but in the end, we all believe that they are less fortunate than ourselves.Some of us already understand that perhaps something in a homeless person’s life wen…



1335. Where Are You, God? By Linda Van Fleet
      Do you ever have one of those days when you wonder if God is really there? Does he really exist? If he does, then why can't you see Him or even sense His presence? Why do you feel so desolate, so alone? I was in that place a few days ago.I stood at my window facing south on a cold winter's day. The hardwood trees were bare of leaves and I could see a portion of the graveled road that meandered around hills and valleys to get to our house on top of the ridge. The road seemed to disappear into n…



1336. Masculine Energy versus Feminine Energy By Skye Thomas
      I have been reading a lot lately about the concepts of masculine and feminine energy. It all sort of goes along with the yin and yang definitions of masculine and feminine. I do not think I need to define the differences for you. The ideas I feel called to address today have more to do with the finger pointing and blame going on in the spiritual communities. Some religions believe in a masculine god and others in a feminine goddess. There is this snobbish assumption that only one is corre…



1337. The Nature of Evil
      'For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.' - Ephesians 6:12 Evil happens, in one form or another, to everyone. Unfortunately this includes the just, as well as the wicked. Evil has no preference and any discrimination is the result of deliverance through the words and actions of mankind. Evil is described as that which is morally corrupt and destructive. T…



1338. Stop Patching Yourself Together By Arthur Levine
      Have there been times in your life when you have resorted to quick fixes like chemical patches or pills to help you stop overeating, smoking, or other similar addictions that are ruining your health?If you are like me, you have discovered that these temporary measures don’t work. You probably need something stronger. How about a patch of faith?Faith is not the type of thing you can buy over-the-counter at a drug store. It is something you have to find within yourself.In order to find your fait…



1339. Thinking Out Loud (Questions) Part one of a two part Series By Roy Klienwachter
      (Channeled)Roy—when does the end of physical life come? Is it when the body finally breaks down, or when the soul decides to abandon it? What happens to the ego that has lived a life of non-fulfilment? When is it over for this soul? Does the feeling of non-fulfilment come from not being aware or not being in touch with the soul’s purpose? If no life is wasted, why is it that some lives seem that way?If I can list the positive things in my life and still feel unfulfilled, have I wasted my life?…



1340. The Nature of Deja Vu By Jeffry Palmer
      The term déjà vu comes from the French and means, literally, "already seen." Those who have experienced the feeling describe it as an overwhelming sense of familiarity with something that shouldn't be familiar at all.Déjà vu is a phenomenon that by its nature as an instantaneous event cannot be scientifically proven to exist. And yet it does. The occurrence of déjà vu is actually quite common, 70% of us experience it at least once in our lifetimes.There are many theories regarding the nature o…



1341. What Does God Want From Me? A Personal Revelation of Conviction Verses Condemnation By Tiffany Twist
      It's strange how my life today looks wildly different from the way it was in the beginning of my Christian walk. My spiritual life cooled after being burned by a fellow Christian a few years back. Then, unthinkable challenges, such as adultery and divorce, came my way. I became someone far different from the bible believing, Jesus freak I thought I was.Recently, I opened my bible and read verses I hadn’t read in years. I hardly recognized myself. I felt so far off from God and it made me …



1342. The Divine Self By Nick Arrizza, M.D.
      Many look outside of themselves for an experience of the Divine. Many turn to religions. Others invoke "inner guides" or a "higher self". I would like to propose that the Divine is not only inside you, it is You!Now I know that some may squirm at this idea. Others will be skeptical. Others still will outright reject it. I only ask, if you have the courage and the desire to have a true experience of who you really are, to follow me further on this journey to an experience of the Divine, i.e. yo…



1343. Wait, What Did I Miss By Roy Klienwachter
      If life is a journey, then I forgot where I was going!Physical life is a wonderful buffet of experiences. Life is an experience, and it is what we do here. We are not here to learn anything but to experience our thoughts in the physical world.To be truthfully honest I have not made the connection as yet. I have not realized my full potential and I am not in total harmony with what it is that my spirit desires to experience. I think it is like going to Disneyland. There is so much there that yo…



1344. You Can Influence Your Fortunes In Life By Emmanuel Emezie
      Natural laws exist that serve to maintain order in the universe. These laws are usually manifested as regularity in nature (as in the seasons) or as a relationship between cause and effect. In the physical realm natural laws exist which govern the behaviour of matter. Examples of such laws are Newton’s Laws of Motion. In the social aspect of life, natural laws also exist that regulate human activity. The Law of Demand and Supply is an example of such a law. This phenomenon is also manife…



1345. Margaret Learns How To Stop Worrying And Start Living! By Olivia Stefanino
      Margaret’s stress levels had been slowly rising over the previous five years – and now she was beginning to feel quite ill.But it was only when her doctor signed her off work for a month that Margaret really recognised that the problem was serious. Having decided that tranquillisers would merely mask the problem, Margaret knew that she needed to find the root cause – which is how she came to be sitting in my office.Fidgeting with her hair, Margaret told me that ever since she was a child, she …



1346. Dharma and Purpose By Ken Donaldson
      There is an old Indian Sanskrit term, “Dharma”, which means, “one’s calling” or “one’s purpose”. When you are in Dharma, and therefore, living your life purpose, three powerful dynamics occur.First, there is a sense of happiness, bliss, and fulfillment. You are exactly what your physical, emotional, and spiritual DNA has programmed you to be. It is much like a pair of perfectly fitted shoes: they only fit you perfectly and it is heavenly when you wear them. You smile, giggle, and laugh more in…



1347. Independence and Abundant Life By Jan Verhoeff
      Out of the ashes, so they say, came the phoenix, the second chance. I’ve felt the flames, and what better time than July, to spring forth and experience Independence?Poverty, need, and crisis have been known qualities in my life, but I’ve also known Independence, Boundaries, and Abundance. I’m no stranger to hard work, and I come from a family recognized for their strengths and character. While I could spend much time on those qualities of life, qualities I honor and admire; I prefer to con…



1348. Anamchara - Meeting With The Master By Tony Cuckson
      His name sounds as Finn. He has beautiful blue eyes and the blondest of blond hair. He shares his name with Fionn Mac Cumhail. This is frequently anglicised as Finn Mac Cool. Finn Mac Cool is one of the most celebrated heroes in Irish myth.Little Finn will be tall and beautiful. Now he is small and beautiful. He is learning to talk. He is learning to put distance between his immediacy. There will be a time when he thinks about his life rather than allow it to flow. He will learn to da…



1349. Jesus' Welcome Is For All ... Except Those Who Don't Want It By Jeremy Hoover
      In a different article I studied how Jesus’ invitation was a challenge to truly repent, turn away from pride in religious heritage, and turn to God through him. In this article I will study the welcome that Jesus offered those who responded to his invitation.Matthew 21:28-22:14 tells three stories that answer the key questions. In the first story, two sons are asked individually to go to work in the father’s vineyard. One says he will but doesn’t, the other says he won’t but does. Jesus us…



1350. Bringing Heaven to Earth: Becoming a Spiritual Scientist By Rebecca Skeele
      Would you like an exciting and wonder-full resolution for the new year? Become a spiritual scientist. Choose to learn the skills of self-mastery, so you can shift out of story-based reality and cocreate your personal heaven on earth.As the world’s of science and spirituality merge our quantum brothers and sisters are saying what mystics for centuries have proposed – life is not what it seems. The reality that you think you experience every day is simply a facade – like the fake western town bu…



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3. Conscious Creation: New Years Resolution
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4. He’s Jesus! By Max Lucado
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