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David And Goliath: What Was He Thinking? By : Rob Marshall It may be easy to assume that David's faith never wavered when he faced Goliath, but if he was a normal human being, he probably had his doubts. When we pursue our dreams we will come up against "Goliaths" of all kinds, and we will have to deal with our doubts and fears. Fortunately, there is a simple way to overcome them and reach our dreams. Amy By : Gary Kurz An uplifting, true story of how a young girl moved the hearts of an entire congregation and caused several to surrender for service. A Christmas Quiz By : Gary Kurz Everyone has their own idea about Christmas. But few know the "facts" as given by the Bible. Here is a short quiz to test your knowledge. I think you will be surprised at how much you know (or don't know). The Secret By : Kate Loving Shenk We have Entered A New Era Of Thought, Which This Article Describes What Good Is Prayer When It Comes To Your Health? By : Dr Leo Kady Whether it be recovering as a patient in a hospital, or going on your daily activities, prayer can have a positive effect upon your health. Finding G-d* in the Details By : Shifra Hendrie Are you upset when you run into obstacles on the way to your goal? Don't be! Kabbalah explains that growth and success are not meant to occur in a smooth linear path, but in a 3-fold process of light-darkness-light. In working with the nitty-gritty details and obstacles along the way to fulfilling a vision that you reveal G-d and your own Divine power in every aspect of your personal life. How to Move the Hand of God By : Dan Brown It's easy to just say whatever you think God wants to hear, but He is not fooled by words. He knows our hearts. Carrying Your Burdens By : Ann Stewart How heavy are the burdens you're carrying? Are you weighed down with a load of guilt, financial woes, an abusive husband, or the death of a child? Jesus says: "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Mat. 11:30) A Phenomenal Global Trend By : Peter Capili Hansen And the search goes on Loneliness, emptiness, suffering, sorrow, sickness, fear, despair, war and poverty the list goes on. These may be some of the struggles many of us face each day. No matter where you are in the world, what you do or who you are, the imperfections of life have their way of getting to you. However, the greatest battle one faces is Parable Of The Sower: A Lesson On Faith And Abundance By : Rob Marshall Through our words and prayers we sow seeds of faith. The parable of the sower tells us how we can enjoy more of God's blessings once we understand the best soil for sowing those seeds. Warrior Vs. Spiritual Warrior By : What a dilemma! We see so much that angers and frighten us. We know that it is not right to abuse anybody or anything. We feel our hearts crying, “It’s supposed to be different!” Deep inside we know how to lovingly treat our brothers and sisters, ourselves, and beautiful mother earth. We know the universal values of honoring and respecting all. We want so much to make it all better. We want to make a difference, but the question is, “How”? It's The Law By : William Frank Diedrich Billboards tell us to wear our seat belts because it’s the law. I envision a day when prominent signs and ads say: “Your thoughts create your life,” and “Like attracts like.” We would have constant reminders of the Law of Cause and Effect everywhere we go. Actually, we do have constant reminders of this law wherever we go. By following this law we can create and maintain greater well-being. God Made Me Love By : Linda Dipman Scriptures filled the paper. Words I did not type. Ideas I had never understood before. It was as if the clouds parted and the light of the sun shone through. A bright light of wisdom. Shine a Beam of Light By : Ann Stewart Do you find yourself easily offended by others? It's easy to see faults in others, isn't it? It's a Matter of Truth! By : Ann Stewart The Truth shall make you free! (John 8: 31-32) Prayers That Bring Results By : Ann Stewart Are your prayers being heard? Have you been fervently praying for something for a long time and are just about at the point of giving up? Seven Spiritual Exercises to Naturally Overcome Depression By : Anisa Aven How to offset those pessimistic, gloomy thoughts and surrendering to the depression with wanting to manifest a more positive present and feel happy! Tithing: How and Where to do it to Activate the Law of Ten-Fold Return By : Anisa Aven Definitive answers to the questions of over-giving or misguided giving, tithing vs. charitable donations, and how important is the 10%? Pat Tillman's Example By : Gary Kurz Pat Tillman gave up much material wealth to serve our country. Though an acclaimed athiest, his example and sacrifice can serve as an example to the believer. Health and Prayer and Success By : Dr Leo Kady Health and prayer ... does it lead to success? They do not necessarily go hand in hand, but it has been demonstrated that there is a correlation. Let us look at prayer and health and if it can lead to success. Conversations With God By : Saleem Rana The ultimate purpose of sentience appears to be to embrace the mystery, and for this it has evolved beings capable of creating sounds to penetrate the veils of existence in an attempt to suture the visible and the invisible worlds, the realm of effort with the effortless experience, the algorithmic with the non-algorithmic, and the conscious with the supra-conscious. What On Earth Is Going On Here? By : Saleem Rana A brief, ironic, comical, tragic, and superficial view of life on earth for human beings The Power of Intrapersonal Tithing By : Randy Siegel Tithing money is important as are other forms of tithing, such as tithing our time in the form of volunteer work and a new form of tithing I read about in The Power of Giving: Creating Abundance in Your Home, at Work, and in Your Community by Azim Jamal and Harvey McKinnon. It is called intrapersonal tithing. Nostradamus Linked to the Kabbalah By : Gersiane De Brito Morten St. George's theory that some of the Nostradamus prophecies were known in mystic circles during medieval times. Heralds Of The Dawn, Explorers Of The Light By : Saleem Rana All over the world, human beings seek the truth about the meaning of life. They do this in different ways but it is the spirit of their search which determines the quality of their findings. Awakening To The Eternal Now By : Ada Porat To find freedom from worry about the future, it is important to realize that the future does not yet exist. We are creating the future in each present moment through the choices we make. We are limitless spiritual beings, subject only to what we hold in mind! When we understand this, we can release limiting emotions and embrace the power of our true nature in each moment, creating a joyful life and future that reflects our inner reality. The Final Key To Getting What You Want By : Rob Marshall Once we know what we want, and we expect to receive it, we then have to do something, we have to take action. There are three kinds of action that we need to take in order to get what we want. 10 Ways To Access The Power Source By : Kate Loving Shenk Learn To Live From Your Greatest Strength By Accessing Your Power Source Will the Apophis asteroid devastate earth in 2029? By : neoprop Does the asteroid Apophis play an important role in Bible prohecy? How does it relate to Wormwood or Planet-X? Introduction to Prosperity - Wisdom Is The Key By : Rob Marshall When we ask God to bless us financially, He gives us more than we ask for. God gives us something that is even more valuable than money. This is Your Time--the Time of Your LIfe By : Roy E. Klienwachter You are the most beautiful person that ever lived--in your ragged cloths, stained teeth and dirty hands. You are perfection in the eyes of the one who created you. You are that creator and the created--the one you would be, being the one you are... The King James Version, Inspired or Not By : Gary Kurz If you put two Christians together they will find something to argue about in short order. The topic of "inspiration" is no exception as many vehement arguements have occured. It appears the root of the conflict is a misunderstanding of the words "inspiration" and "preservation". Not Giving the Devil His Due By : Gary Kurz Worldly cliches are tiresome and vexing to the soul. One of the most outrageous to this writer is "Give the Devil His Due". I have never understood the intent behind that statement, but it does make the meaning of the Apostle Paul's words much clearer in his letter to the Ephesians, where he writes "Neither give place to the Devil." Nurses, Petition Your Angels For Help By : Kate Loving Shenk Nurses are a group that are notorious for refusing help, and refusing to ask for help. They are a group that face trauma on a regular basis, who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, and who do not get help for this condition. Petitioning the Angels is a sure fire remedy to this challenge all nurses face every day! Three Ways for Jewish Women to Find Liberation from the Slavery of Passover Preparations By : Nina Amir This essay offers Jewish women a new way to look at their Pre-Passover cooking, cleaning and preparing. By seeing themselves as priestesses creating sacred space and presiding over the Passover rituals, they can approach their "chores" as a spiritual practice. Three Things Passover and Easter have in Common By : Nina Amir THis essay details three common themes running through both Pasover and Easter. It provides insight into both the origins of Christianity and Judaism and the reasons behind the observance of these spring holidays. The Basics of Becoming Yourself By : Jan Engles Smith Learning how to become who you were meant to be is one of the most challenging and thrilling of life's adventures. Jan Engles-Smith of LightSong School of Shamanic Studies is a gifted teacher who delights in pointing out the way for others. “Your vision will become clear when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.” — Carl Jung When the Clouds Turn to Dust By : Gary Kurz Many Christians buy into secular philosophy without even knowing they have done so. They forget that the enemy is clever, deceitful ad above all, subtle. If we focus on the greatness of God, many of the vain deceits of the world will not impact upon us. That's Life - You Just Never Know By : Rob Marshall How many times have I given up hope that my team would win the game, only to have them rally in the fourth quarter? If we can't figure out how a football game will end before it's over, why do we think we can know how something in our lives will turn out when we're not finished with it? Global Warming and People of Faith By : Rev Michael Bresciani Is Al Gore the political left’s equivalent of Chicken Little or should we all snap to attention and take him more seriously? Is global warming a concern that the church should undertake as its own cause? Let’s see. Telepathic Communication Between Two People By : Enoch Tan How do two people become so connected that they are able to communicate without being in contact physically, speak to each other through telepathy and even feel the same pains? The ability to send to and receive from each other thoughts and feelings comes from a spiritual connection between the two of you. When two people are spiritually close to each other, they are often able to sense what the other is feeling or thinking. How to Identify the Silent Observer. By : Roy E. Klienwachter Humanity searches a lifetime to find his God, Buddha, the supreme being. In his quest he moves away from the one he is searching for in order to find it. You do not have to go to the mountians, spend years in solitary meditation or anything else. You can experience that awareness now with very little effort... Meditation By : Rob Daniels Yoga meditation guidance was described thousands of years ago by ancient and mystical sages. Since civilized societies began to emerge, meditation has evolved into a structured practice. Although there is not a lot of recorded information dealing with the history of meditation, its roots can be traced back to ancient times. Oh Jesus, Why? By : Are you afraid to be spiritual, to express you wisdom, or to teach what you have learned? Do you feel you are stifling yourself, and being what society and your family want you to be to stay safe? Are you concerned that you will be hurt or killed if you are truly yourself? Read about a fascinating case study and find out one of the possible causes. Can You Tithe Your Way Out Of Debt? By : Jim DeSantis Churches and religious non-profits need money for outreach. A main source of this money is from "tithing", that is, convincing people to give at least 10% of their earnings to their outreach. One way they do this is by promising that tithing can erase the debts of the giver. Are they teaching the truth? Why Are There So Many Poor Christians? By : Jim DeSantis The opening headline of this article asks a question, a question that arose in a forum. The writer went on to claim that "most Christians are poor". On what is this statement based? Is it true? The Awakening By : Jan Engles Smith This is the story about an introduction to alternative healing in an extremely alternative manner. It provides an insight into the journey of self-discovery. How to Escape the Destruction: Part 1 of 3 By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen The 124,000 prophets came to this world and brought the explanations that were given to them by God, the Lord Almighty’s divine words of grace. They taught about the creation, this world, and the hereafter (awwal, dunya, and akhirah). Some people accepted these teaching and some did not.... The Miraculous Mirror Box By : Gary Kurz The theory behind one of the most extraordinary therapeutic ideas in psychology can be applied by a believer to their own life to draw them closer to the Lord. Too many Christians live frustrated spiritual lives because they simply cannot see themselves the way the Lord wants them to be. Holistic Meditation By : Rob Daniels We are told that meditation is natural, that when someone sleeps they go into a meditative state. To fully understand the purpose and functioning of meditation one has to observe the human as both a physical and spiritual or psychological being. From the dawn of time, meditation has been a vital part of self transformation and holistic health. Vision Quest By : Jan Engles Smith Have you been crying for a vision in your life? Read Jan Engels-Smith's remarkable story of her Vision Quest and learn how her willingness showed her what unconditional love truly is. How to Transform Easter from a Commercial Holiday to a Spiritual and Meaningful One By : Nina Amir Tips on how to stop approaching Easter as a commercial holiday and make into a spiritual and meaningful one. Shamanic Healing and Soul Retrieval By : Jan Engles Smith When soul theft occurs, an effort must be made to recover it. Shamanism emphasizes that all experiences affect your soul and that all healing comes through the soul.The shamanic belief is that a human being is first and foremost a soul having a human experience. If the soul is cared for properly, or is healed through the process of soul retrieval, other healings can then manifest in an individual. Freudians Catch Up to Pulpiters - Too Little Too Late By : Rev Michael Bresciani In our society we expect preachers and moralists to speak against immorality and licentiousness. Up to now psychiatrists and psychologists have had plenty of the products of media influence to study but have made few recommendations concerning it. That’s changing even though it may be all too late. Difficult Verses in the Bible By : Gary Kurz Why is it that believers shy away from difficult passages in scripture? Even the most popular commentaries seem to skip over them. The Bible says that some scripture is "hard to be understood", but by growing in grace we can come to an place of understanding. Rick Warren's Whole Bird - Why This Bird Can't Fly By : Rev Michael Bresciani When Faith and Family’s Dr. Richard Land was my pastor over thirty years ago he once described his calling to preach the gospel. He said that the call to preach the gospel was a higher calling than becoming the President of the United States. After more than three decades I'm sure he was right. Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval By : Jan Engles Smith Our culture suffers from soul loss. It is rare to know someone who responds and lives from wholeness instead of from his past's woundedness. If a person has voids from soul loss, these voids act as magnets filling up with any energy to get whole. Extracting negative energies, bringing back the lost soul energy, and then learning how to stay whole will heal the individual, restore personal power and begin to restore wholeness in our society too. Faith and Culture Combine By : Francesca Black Stroll into the small farming community of Shipshewana, Indiana and be surrounded by a culture rarely found anywhere. The town of around 536 people hosts about 500,000 visitors each year. What is the big attraction? This area of Northern Indiana is home to many of the Amish faith. Tourism has been encouraged by residents of Shipshewana, attracting people come from far and wide to experience the simple, beautiful life led by the Amish. Respect For Personal Space By : Roy E. Klienwachter Respect for personal space includes all the things which make us an individual. Life longs to be recognized as being. Soul Retrieval and Shamanic Journeying By : Jan Engels Smith Traditional therapy does not hae to be a long process. When coupled with Shamanic Journeying, the process is shortened because the person being healed is fully present. Moral Lessons from the Animal Kingdom By : Rev Michael Bresciani A large number of animals mate for life in the animal kingdom. Although they don’t adhere strictly to this social order in every instance there is one rule they never break. What is that rule? What a Difference a Day Makes By : Gary Kurz A candid look at the disparity between the world and Christianity over what day is the first day of the week. It may seem trivial to some, but as in most things, there are greater implications to one's view than can be seen on the surface of a matter. Is the Gospel for the Poor? By : Duke Clarke Is the Gospel for the poor only or is it for everyone? Is God against prosperity? Let's take a look and see what God really says. Homesick for Heaven By : Gary Kurz A candid look at the differences in faith for young Christians (those young in the faith) and older, more seasoned Christians. New converts will learn much from this lesson. The Loneliest Place in Creation By : Roy E. Klienwachter Many people believe we are one with each other-joined with an eternal mass of nothing-formless and shapeless energy. This mass is often referred to as God. From the realm of nothingness matter is shaped into physical forms and beings, and given awareness or personal identity apart from what created it... Life is Not Fair By : Duke Clarke Life is full of promise but it must be pursued. God desgined everything around us to give more back than we put in, but we must put something in to get a return. Happiness and prosperity is ours for the taken, but we must take it. Life Experiences—Choice—Karma—Unconditional Love By : Jan Engels Smith Life experience, choice, karma, and unconditional love must be understood holistically. One without the other can bring confusion. Together, these terms explain the wonder of life. The Secret is No Secret: It’s Just Kabbalah By : Nina Amir While the author of The Secret admits that the tools and principles put forth by the book and DVD are not new, they actually have existed for centuries in the ancient teachings of Jewish mysticism, called Kabbalah. You can manifest your dreams and desires almost magically by using the technology of the Kabbalists. Seeking God By : Duke Clarke How should we seek God? What does it really mean? Tricks Of Opportunity By : Kate Loving Shenk The Napoleon Hill principles Are Helpful In All Walks Of Life. Here Is An Example Of HOW Are You Having An Identity Crisis? By : Elysha You are that which is beyond beyondness itself. It is the sheer isness of everything and it is completely beyond it all as well. Atheism at Its Worst By : Gary Kurz Christianity is put on trial by a well-known atheist. Could it be that atheism serves society better than Christianity? A poignant look at atheism at it's worst. Total Spiritual Makeover – Changing From The Inside Out By : Iris Shamble Do you want more out of life – or do you want to stay in the same rut a lot of people walk in? Step up to the mirror and take inventory of your heart. From there be determined you will take the right steps for change to come in your life. Bearing False Witness Against God By : Gary Kurz The ignorant comment of a popular radio talk show host, where she blames God for evil, reflects an attitude that is found even among Christians. Believers need to guard themselves from falling into such an attitudinal rut. Journeying and Incarnations – Was Jim Really John Lennon? By : Jan Engels Smith When John Lennon died, Jim was struggling with a career decision. Read about the powerful experience Jim discovered through journeying that changed his life for the better. Never be envious again... By : Duke Clarke You never have to envy anyone's job again once you understand, it's not what you do, but how you do it. You Are Only Seeing Your ‘Self’ Reflected Back By : Elysha Relax and let go of this one that you think you are. Bring your focus of attention to the one that is looking through your very eyes right now. Where are the Miracles Hiding When You're Down and Out? By : Don McAvinchey Hard times test us. They challenge our beliefs that The Universe is a beautiful place, that we will be supported in what we are trying to accomplish in our lives, and they especially challenge our belief in ourselves. But sometimes, and I'm sure you've experienced this in your own life, sometimes it gets really, really hard to stay awake and aware of the miracles in our lives. Where are the miracles then, Oh Miracles Coach?!! During “Shabbat Across America!” Light Sabbath Candle’s in Meaningful and Spiritual Way By : Nina Amir Many Jews need the shabbat candle-lighting ritual to feel meaningfull and spiritual to take on thiis observance on a weekly basis. When Jewish women see themselves as priestesses creating sacred space, inviting the Divine Feminine into that sanctuary, and presiding over their Sabbath rituals in a meanignful and spiritual manner, they are more likely to commit to weekly Shabbat candle lighting . The Real Heroes of Our Time Are Those Who Serve Others By : Ed Bagley Words on a card are so inadequate to express how we feel when describing a tragedy. I find it difficult to accept the notion that death is part of life. One seems so alive and real, and the other so quiet and distant. I would be totally lost in accepting what is so natural and normal were it not for the fact that my life journey is also my faith journey. Thank goodness that God is in my life. He stands with us at our greatest hour of need. You Cannot Experience Your True Nature While You Are Thinking By : Roy E. Klienwachter Consciousness is always in a state of creating or flux, while your true nature is nothing... The End Times Are Now By : Robert W. Benjamin Learn the truth about the End Times and how they show that the return of Jesus may happen sooner then you probably thought. God in a Box By : Duke Clarke Most people want to put God in a box. Find out what happens when you do that. Christians Thrown to the Lions - Not Rome but in America By : Rev Michael Bresciani Yesterday April 25, 2007 one of the most serious threats to religious freedoms and free speech wrangled its way through the Judiciary Committee. It has yet to undergo the scrutiny of the full house but Hate Crimes bill HR 1592 is the most serious threat to religious freedom since this country began. Are You Waiting On Grace To Intervene? By : Elysha You can even run around laying your hands on peoples heads while thinking of your guru, informing them that they might become enlightened while you are persisting in not "seeing and being" who you truly are - you may even be the one that is having the hands layed on your head while you are experiencing beatific visions. This is not you. Destiny Calls: Will You Answer? By : Iris Shamble Will you answer to the call God has on your life – or will you wonder in a lifetime of uncertainty? Wake up to the call of destiny, and walk in who you were created to be. Is There Something Missing In Your Life? By : Elysha The only thing missing is your realization of just who you are. You have misidentified and mistaken who you are with who you think you are. You suffer that mistake big time. Little Donkeys Special Secret By : S. Roberts We all know the Christmas Carroll ‘Little Donkey’. The little donkey carried Mary safely on her way to Bethlehem where Mary gave birth to Jesus. But the story doesn’t end there for the little donkey, because something very special happened to the donkey that would change him forever. WithInAsThru Your Choice to Create Consciously By : Scott Kiere Life is not a process of discovery, but a process of creation and pure choice. All that you perceive in your world is the outcome of your idea about it. You are always fully engaged in this process, whether you are aware of it or not. Dealing with Betrayal By : Duke Clarke Have you had to deal with betrayal? Have you ever felt God betrayed you? Find out more. Prescription for Being Prosperous? Invest in your future; Invest in you! By : Iris Shamble It’s time to look at money in a different perspective. You must invest in your future – invest in you! You're Only Human By : Roy E. Klienwachter No matter how much positive energy you have, and no matter how enlightened you think you are, there are going to be times when you find yourself in another place. The Power of Talismans, Amulets & Charms By : Dimitri People tell me they don't believe in magick. That those charms and amulet things don't work. They tell me this while wearing a St. Christospher Medallion, a four leaf clover or an astrological charm. Religious belief, atheism, agnosticism or somewhere in between, the power of charms shows no prejudice. Why are they so universal and yet, so varied? How to Escape the Destruction: Part 2 of 3 By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen 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...... The Road of Our Life Is Always Under Construction By : Iris Shamble In order to go to another level in our life, we must continually evaluate what needs to go and want needs to stay. Sometimes just reconstructing and getting rid of the old ways will cause us to grow in ways we never dreamed of before. The Secret - To Spiritual Success By : Arthor Pens It is over the course of hundreds of lives that you choose to master higher qualities of love, forgiveness, unconditional love, tolerance, acceptance, compassion, empathy, wisdom, and many, many more. U.S. and EU Strengthen Ties - Prophecy Train Tops the Grade By : Rev Michael Bresciani With nearly every major facet of second coming prophecy falling into place in the last forty years, news of new ties between the U.S. and the EU leaves very little yet to be fulfilled. Good Luck on Demand By : Roy E. Klienwachter The one obvious attribute of luck is it is always given to us. We have to rely on someone or something else to send us luck. We are not lucky when no one is giving us luck. Therefore, luck is unreliable and whimsical and relegated to the precious few. Living By Faith Above Signs And Synchronicities By : Enoch Tan Faith is the proclamation of truth in the face of conflicting signs and contradictory circumstances. Faith is more important than synchronicity. The first level is to know synchronicity and to work with them. The second level is to have faith even in the midst of conflicting signs. Many people start of at the second level and then get stuck in the first level without coming back to the second level because they become dependant on the signs... Help With Higher Gas Prices By : Roy E. Klienwachter Like most days when I notice the price for gas has jumped, I just shrug my shoulders and declare them "bastards." I think to myself surely the government must be aware of this atrocity, why aren't they doing anything...
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