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- Acquiring Torah 32: Rashbi: Illuminating Others With Our Eyes - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergRabbi Yehudah taught: The generation of whom Rabbi Shimon is one are all righteous, saintly and fearful of sin, and the Divine Presence abides among them as among no other generation. Therefore these things are stated openly and not concealed, whereas in former generations supernal mysteries ...
Views: 1287 - ALMIGHTY GOD OR THE SUPREMECOSMIC POWER’S DIVINE PLAY OR LILA - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGreat thinkers of the world like Kant, Hegel, Aristotle etc accept that a certain supreme authority exists which has created this world. And yet they were unable to throw light fully in this realm of thought. All the religions of the world like Christianity, Hinduism, Islam etc accept that God ...
Views: 1287 - Growing Up As A Scientologist - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Linda WielandOne young man shares his thoughts on growing up in a Scientology family. Many people know the advantages of being a Scientologist—using Scientology. The technology gives you much greater control over your life and allows you to realize your goals. This is a huge difference from life as ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1286 - If You Only Knew The Power That's At Work Inside Of You! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Ann StewartDo you realize that as a born again Christian you have an awesome power inside of you? Yes, you do! Everything may be turned against you right at the moment and you’re feeling about as low as can be but, if you knew how to tap into that power, you would be gliding right over the obstacles. ...
Views: 1286 - Dealing with superstition - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeAre you superstitious? Do you avoid making plans for Friday 13th? Or perhaps a black cat crossing your path makes you nervous with apprehension? So how do you deal with superstitions – especially if they are affecting your life? Chartered Psychologist Graham W. Price has helped many ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Daniel 8 Shows US/UK Defeat of Iran before Russia Attacks US; China & EU with the Papacy Shown - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: When asked about the end of the world in Matthew 24, Christ said to understand Daniel. His 8th chapter is “at the time of the end” with imagery that fits US, Iran, Russia, China, the EU and papacy. In Daniel 8:17, Gabriel tells Daniel that the ram and goat (chazown) “vision concerns ...
Views: 1283 - The Shroud of Turin - Sabotaging The Evidence - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Steveis KindEvidence that Jesus existed is found on the The Shroud of Turin. The scientific community has been working hard to piece the puzzle together as to how the shroud came to be and how it has lasted the test of time. They have been able to help answer some of the questions, but not all of it. ...
Views: 1283 - Women Rights In Islam - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Marghoob Bin SafdarIf you are good in general knowledge then you will see that there are many NGOs in the world that are currently raising their voices in the support of the human rights. You will see the amazing changes in some parts of the world where the women have distinctive dignity due to these NGOs. But ...
Views: 1283 - Aliyah--Jewish Return to Israel a Good Plan, But Not in 2015 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The book of Daniel supports Jewish Aliyah, but also offers a time-frame for it that is overlooked. This is based on the double application of Daniel, once in history and again in our time. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading rabbi in Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, urges Jews to return to ...
Views: 1282 - Teaching Children About Religious Tolerance - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Sandy SchneiderIn the 21st century we live in an increasingly diverse world, where the movement of people and ideas occurs at a dizzying pace – and this includes people’s religious beliefs. Trying to teach children about tolerance in general, especially when there seems to increasingly be a dearth of it ...
Views: 1282 - Oh The Glory Of Your Presence! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Ann StewartOh what glory it truly is to be sitting in His Presence. Once that Presence envelops you, you feel like Peter on the Mount of Configuration when he wanted to build a tent and stay there forever. It’s as if you’ve suddenly come face to face with a little fawn in the woods. You hardly ...
Views: 1280 - Giving the Gift that God Will Like, or What's This Time of Year About? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAs Jews celebrate Hannukah and Christians do Christmas, most people look for a day off or hope to benefit commercially from this time that's meaningless to millions of others. What's the point? Is it all vanity as Solomon said? Religion is gratitude if we are doing it right. If we don't see ...
Views: 1274 - UFOs, Abortion and the Novelist Who Poses with Typewriters - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Rev Michael BrescianiIn a Wikipedia entry under ‘Frances Parkinson Keyes biography’ is found a finely preserved picture of the late Mrs. Keyes sitting at a typewriter. There is no paper in the typewriter and there is no paper to be seen anywhere in the room. Obviously the picture is posed, and because Keyes was the ...
Views: 1274 - Thinking, Behavior, Religion And Church - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenThinking and behavior, in the name of religion and church, seem foul sometimes. Instead of avoiding or blaming, a little experiment can be done. Religion and church can be evaluated to determine if they really are the source of thinking and behavior. This effort has to be scientific, minus the ...
Views: 1272 - The Passion of the Christ - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Odete BigoteTHE PASSION OF THE CHRIST "NOBODY KILLED ME. I AM ALIVE" I have seen the new movie "The Passion of the Christ" three times. I will continue to see it as long as I learn ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Thomas Merton: Preface to “The Wisdom of the Desert” - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Robert BlakeThroughout the course of his life, Thomas Merton showed a particular reverence for hermits and those who chose to live a life of eremitism. For Merton, it was the calling of hermitage that led to the ultimate contemplative state which allowed for a believer to enter into a mystic relationship ...
Views: 1270 - 8 Foundational Truths About Church Capital Campaigns - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Jerry MattExecuting a church capital campaign is part science and part art. Some of the methods that worked well in times past are not as effective today. There have been, and will continue to be, refinements and adaptation in the process of capital fundraising. Much of the art of the campaign is adapting ...
Views: 1269 - Rosh Chodesh Iyar: Vav: Truth and Beauty By Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergEvery month has its own letter of the aleph beit, its corresponding tribe, and its specific fixing. According to the Ishbitzer, the letter of Iyar is Vav, the tribe Is Issachar and what we have to fix is “hirhur” – “thinking”. In Hebrew there are two words for thinking – “machshava” and then ...
Views: 1268 - Trump’s Appeal to Arab Nations to Deal with Radical Militants Foretold in Daniel 8? - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“Every time a terrorist murders an innocent person and falsely invokes the name of God, it should be an insult to every person of faith,” said Trump. Historians say Daniel 8 was fulfilled when Alexander the Great conquered the Medes and Persians (v 20) but they overlooked verse 17 where ...
Views: 1268 - Four Intensely Visual Prayers of Comfort and Forgiveness - by In this time of tragic loss, sorrow and anger, let us turn to the light deep within our hearts and let us take care not repeat the actions and feelings of those who have wounded us so terribly. Here are four intensely visual prayers that I wrote some years ago. I hope they bring comfort to all ...
Views: 1267 - Holi 2013 Date and Stories behind Holi Festival - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Sachin GuptaHoli is the festival of colors celebrated by Hindus in all over India. Holi festival is celebrated on Phalgun (Purnima) which comes in February end or March. It is the first major Hindu festival of the year. People in India celebrate this festival of colors to welcome the spring season and ...
Views: 1267 - Want To Change Your Life? 5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Jinger JarrettSome people are satisfied with they way they are. They don't see a need to change, or may they just think they're OK the way they are. Some will even go so far as to say, "This is the way I've always been. I can't change." Can't usually means won't. If you really want to change your life, ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Skanda Sashti 2018 - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Magow GSkanda Sashti Skanda Sashti festival falls on the sixth day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Tamil month Aippasi which usually occurs six days after Diwali festival during October or November. Skanda Sashti is the six day festival and is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Skanda; ...
Views: 1266 - THE PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF MAN’S RIGHTEOUS DUTIES-Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGood behavior and pious actions have many aspects. One is that which is executed with human beings and other creatures. The other is with relation to apt and wholesome usage of material objects. Wholesome contact needs to be established with creatures and appropriate usage of objects must be ...
Views: 1266 - 'Kill the Infidels' (Koran) or Tell Obama, Congress NO to 700,000 More Muslims (Omnibus): Dr Ruhling - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Friday's Omnibus Budget Bill will provide $1.2 Billion for lifetime residency cards to 700,000 Muslim migrants as we did over the last five years,” said Senator Sessions of AL. Email or call congress TODAY! “In spite of what we heard the president say on TV, Islam is NOT a religion ...
Views: 1264 - A Time Of Hope - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sue McDanielThis is a season of hope. Christian faiths recognize Easter, which is the celebration of Jesus’ victory over death and mankind’s hope for eternal life. As winter departs, there is hope for the springing of new life and growth. Plants and flowers are beginning to pop out of the ...
Views: 1264 - Godess Bhavani-Primordial Divine Power - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaSuper Energy Gayatri is also called Bhavani. When the Primordial Divine Power is worshipped as Bhavani, such intense divine light manifests in a spiritual seeker, which helps in overcoming undesirable taints in one’s psyche. It can be called an energy stream. Bhavani is also called Durga, ...
Views: 1263 - The Power of Praying Together - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Sandy SchneiderAs the saying goes, “There are no atheists in a foxhole.” That being said, is it more powerful to pray alone or in a group? For thousands of years, Judaism has held the belief that wherever ten Jewish men gather, the Divine Presence resides among them. The Talmud states that "sanctification" ...
Views: 1261 - The Victory of Rama; Happy Dussehra - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2018 from Maria DianaThat boom of the temples and the streets is back with the carnival of victory of Rama; the Dussehra is here. This Hindu Festival is the closing day for the Navratri. Dussehra is the tenth day after the nine festive nights of Durga Puja. It is incorporated with the theme of the “victory of good ...
Views: 1261 - An Insight about Christmas that Will Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The Little Prince is going to trigger a massive change in the life of the pilot who has crashed in the desert. He will accompany the pilot on an inner journey that will totally transform how he understands himself, how he feels about ...
Views: 1260 - SPIRITUAL ASPIRANT OF SOUL DEITY AND SIDHA WORSHIPER OF SAVITRI ENERGY - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAfter executing terrific penance and well defined worship of Super Energy Gayatri Gurudeva who augmented Divine Aura has powerfully proclaimed that anyone who will execute spiritual practices as per his guidance shall definitely reap success. I have taught people Gayatri Meditation and method of ...
Views: 1260 - The Life of Jesus Christ, A Bird's Eye View - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerTo summarize the life of Jesus Christ in an article is an impossible task. Entire books have been written on specific aspects of Jesus life or death and I for one would not presume to have it all in this one article. What I am going to do is give a bird's eye view of the life of Jesus Christ, ...
Views: 1258(3 votes) - 7 Reasons Christians Should Consider Sarah Palin in 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiAt the writing of this piece Sarah Palin has not yet announced to the nation that she is going to run for President in the 2012 election. When or if she does, her name will not be alone on the republican ticket, in fact a lot of names will be on the ticket, some very worthy names. The names ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - The Changing of our Nations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Some people are concerned about our future; the year 2012 in particular. Some people feel that this will be the end of civilization. That mankind will destroy itself. I’m sure many changes are going to take place. Some of them are going to be bad, but honestly I feel more of them will be ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - A Walk In The Garden - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergI wish that I could have walked behind Elijah and Elisha as they headed to where Elijah would rise up to heaven in a storm. I can’t even imagine what the two giants, Rebbi and student, were discussing as they walked. I wish I could have walked alongside Moses as he led the Children of Israel ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Do We Really Need God? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Emmanuel EmezieThe human being is endowed with ability. We have the capacity to do things. However, our ability is inherently limited. The human being is not almighty and so cannot accomplish all things. Because human capability is finite we find that a person cannot by his own powers alone ensure the success ...
Views: 1256 - The World's Smallest Hanuman Chalisa in the Hanumanji Pendant - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraHanuman Chalisa is a prayer in prose form, beautified in words and expression alike. Magical it is and each of its 40 Chaupais are said to withhold hidden knowledge, recitation of this prayer builds a high moral character in an individual. Most importantly, it is the prayer is associated ...
Views: 1256 - Five Fear Factors in Islam - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Richard RuhlingMuslims are afraid to speak against radical Islam. Maybe they are afraid of their fellow Muslims, afraid of dying, maybe afraid of Allah. A contrast with Christianity is seen. Islam, the world's second largest religion, has concerns that are often overlooked. 1. Not just Islam, but anyone, ...
Views: 1255 - Police Militarization: the Sign to Flee the Cities Given by Christ? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Christ’s warning in Matthew 24 was understood by early believers as military force, and their fleeing Jerusalem in obedience spared them the siege and destruction by Titus. But the warning was not only for Jerusalem, but “the end of the world,” Matthew 24:3,15. Obama promised ...
Views: 1255 - Bless your World - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Robert NajemyWE ARE CO-CREATORS OF THIS WORLD We are a truly wonderful beings. It is incredible what we have done with our minds and power. From the pyramids of Egypt and South America to the satellites and computers of today, from the paintings of Michaelangelo to the music of Beethoven … the list ...
Views: 1254 - Estimating A Budget For A New Church Design - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bruce AndersonWhen you start thinking about a new church building project, it's easy to get caught up in big dreams of what you want your church to look like, the amenities you want it to have and the size of your sanctuary. But when those dreams are brought into the harsh light of a budget and the need to ...
Views: 1254 - Freedom Is Found In Detachment - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2005 from Thom KingI am looking for freedom in my life. And I know the only way I can find it is through detachment. Every morning as I am preparing to begin my day I ask for a direction which will ultimately shape my life. During my day little signs will come to me that give me guidance toward my lesson. These ...
Views: 1254 - Holy Chutzpah! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThe 1973 Jerusalem Post ad was for “Chutzpah,” by Aviva Dayan, the daughter of the celebrated hero: “Arrogant! Direct! Provoking! But at the same time refreshingly natural like the Sabras in whose image it was created!” Directly underneath the ad another perfume was touted: Mazaltov – The ...
Views: 1254 - Iqbal’s Thinking & Islamic Ideology - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Umer FiazHowever much has been written on Muslim ideas in the contemporary period, according to h.a.r. Gibb, “one sees in otiose for any organized inspection of new movements of thought in the Muslim world”. This is since almost all the books written in French and English fall in the category of ...
Views: 1253 - Islam Promotes Equal Rights of Men and Women - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Umer FiazIslam has laid down special treatment for women and even meaningfully more than men. An ethological inspection of the faith disclosures that though men have been legally and morally loaded with duties and responsibilities, women have been, somewhat, reinforced with welfares and privileges on ...
Views: 1253 - Media's Moral Miasma - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA miasma is an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor. Media has a moral obligation to tell the truth, and there is so much that they are silent about that an odor of something dead is recognized by many who decry their white outs. If knowing the truth makes us free (an odd motto for ...
Views: 1253 - The Parable Of The Priest Of The Feast - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Jason WittJesus taught the Parable of the Wedding Feast for you when God calls. Some people do not want to answer His Call and come to Heaven because they are busy with life on this earth. You will see in these Last Days how Heaven is much better than life on earth. "The Kingdom of the Heavens is like ...
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