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- How Did the Gospel of Jesus Christ Spread from Jerusalem to the Uttermost Parts of the Earth? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionThe Gospel of Jesus Christ started out as a small spark in the Galilean hillsides nearly two thousand years ago, but rapidly blazed across all geographical barriers to become the world's most well-known Good News in the history of humanity. A brief overview of how the Gospel spread will not only ...
Views: 19362(1 vote) - Objective and Subjective Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “View the world objectively and the eyes will open up to a new reality of infinite possibilities.” How can we get to better place in our lives? Learn to see the world objectively without the mind creating thoughts of struggles in order to survive. To see the world objectively, you ...
Views: 13802(6 votes) - The Process of Divine Timing - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Shela SkarpDivine Timing is the idea that everything happens at its exact right time. I like to think of it as the time it takes from when I receive an epiphany or inspired thought of where I should go next in my life, to when this thought is manifested into reality. In this modern age of multi-tasking ...
Views: 13699(3 votes) - Archangels: Who are they and what do they do? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from MaryEllen O'BrienArchangels are the highest degree of the angelic realm, and there are only four. Archangels are the chief angels, and they are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel. There is a hierarchy in the angelic realm, and the archangels are at the top, the generals over the ranks. And among these four, ...
Views: 13035 - What Are The Chills? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Don WadingtonMany people get chill(s) such as "cold" chills or "shuddering" chill which will be addressed in a future article . What we are talking about here is.................. Have you ever felt a "chill" or "chills" where it feels like a current of energy has gone through you for a moment or two? ...
Views: 12860(1 vote) - ***Manifestation: Understanding the Law - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura Young(Having More of What you want in your Life) The Law of Manifestation is neutral and always working. Your life at this time is a reflection of all your past thoughts, beliefs, feelings, behaviors and attitudes. Recognizing that your life is greatly influenced by past experiences is the key to ...
Views: 12232(7 votes) - Divine Discontent -- Answering the Call - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Christina WatsonWhenever we are not living in our "true place" we experience what is called "Divine Discontent." It is an inner urging that calls us forth to our next growth opportunity. Yet so often we ignore it or procrastinate on listening to it. And usually something unexpected happens to throw us into a ...
Views: 11427(5 votes) - The Transformative Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.One of the gifts of being a co-creator of WITH Forgiveness is that I have the opportunity, on a daily basis, to expand and deepen my capacity to forgive by practicing what I preach! One afternoon, I was home watching some documentaries. The first and last one, I watched that day was, “Jesus ...
Views: 11049(4 votes) - Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Heidi SawyerHow to detect angelic presence and distinguish between angels and spirit guides. Guardian Angels are assigned to us at birth and remain with us throughout our lifetime. An angel guide on the other hand is one that we can call upon for extra assistance. All of us can call upon many angels, in ...
Views: 7836(2 votes) - The Most Powerful Planet in Vedic Astrology - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Harshad JethraVedic Astrology is a part of Astronomy. It starts where Astronomy ends. The planets that revolve around the sun create a grave impact on the lives of people on the earth as well. For understanding an individual's horoscope, the 9 zodiac planets form the single most important criteria. But it ...
Views: 7463 - Islamic concept of Sovereignty and Western Concept - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Umer FiazThe notion and ideology of sovereignty plays an integral role in the affairs of state. The way Islam explains the concept of sovereignty, it is completely different from the western ideas and notion of sovereignty. According to west, the sovereignty means all power and authority are linked with ...
Views: 7267 - 5 Levels of Faith - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there Faith-Seekers!! Faith is a word that is talked about a lot in personal development. Many of us may conceptually understand what faith is. We may even make conscious efforts to employ faith consistently in our lives. But do we really utilize faith in ALL areas of our lives? We may ...
Views: 7140(4 votes) - Ruling About Umrah Performed By The Pregnant Lady - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Umer FiazThe Harram is the dream destination for the entire Muslim Ummah without any discrimination of men and women. The Allah does not prevent any of the Muslim from visiting the House (Kaaba) other than certain specific situations. Muslims regardless of sex, caste, creed and nation are always welcomed ...
Views: 7077 - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6874(1 vote) - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6874(1 vote) - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6874(1 vote) - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6874(1 vote) - I Feel Sad When Bad Things Happen to Other People - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestTerrible things happen every second on this planet. People and animals are harmed, or even killed. Plants are going extinct. Property is destroyed. Natural disasters wreak havoc. People lose their loved ones, become permanently disabled, or become homeless. The list of dreadful things that can ...
Views: 6584(4 votes) - Faith and Reason: Why Do You Believe What You Believe? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhy do you believe what you believe? Are your beliefs established on sound basis? How do you decide what to believe? Let's do a fun exercise together. Answer "true" or "false" for each statement below, and then explain why you believe it is true or false. Go ahead: 1) The sun will rise ...
Views: 6383 - Intellectual Emotions - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from David SamuelThis article is a transcript of a talk with a male student. It starts with a discussion of an exercise he has been given and then expands into the subject of the intellectual and emotional centers, feelings and thoughts. He is very shy and lacks self confidence. He has been given the exercise of ...
Views: 6374(9 votes) - Make-Believe, Play-Acting and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Frederick DodsonReality Creation is the Art of matching your energy-field (your thoughts, emotions and actions) with the energy-field of the Reality you wish to Create. You thereby attract what focus on, into your life. So if you wanted to attract money, you'd assume the energy-field of already being rich. If ...
Views: 6267(8 votes) - Manifesting in the 4th Dimension - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Heather PickenWhether you are new to The Law of Attraction or have been at it for years without much success there is a reason why. There is a new consciousness that is being birthed on the planet and the old ways of doing things will not work anymore, especially working long and hard. Some of the reasons ...
Views: 5991(8 votes) - Are We Created? If So, Do You Know Your Creator by Name? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhen we admire a beautiful painting, we know a gifted painter is behind the masterpiece. When we drive by a brick house, we know skilled builders must have built it. And when we talk on the phone, we are grateful for its invention. But when we see a blossoming rose, a rainbow after refreshing ...
Views: 5921(4 votes) - *** The True Definition of Belief - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ty BennettBeliefs are the core of who we are, what we do, and the success that we acquire. In 1948, Claude M Bristol wrote a wonderful book entitled, The Magic of Believing. In his book he explains that there is one common strand woven throughout the many cultures and religions he investigated. All ...
Views: 5842(2 votes) - Crystal purification Introduction (Degaussing method) - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from James YaoWhen you get the new Crystal, Need two after cleaning use would be better, Because when the crystal by the mining, transportation, processing, packaging, process, for sale etc. Will go through a lot of people contact, Their message or energy was stored and record by crystal more or less. Since ...
Views: 5770(1 vote) - Believing in God: What Does It Really Mean and Involve? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you believe in Jehovah God Almighty? If you answered "Yes," your answer would match about half of the human population, because Christians, Muslims, and Jews, all believe in the same God, Jehovah (though Muslims use the name Allah for God). While I do not doubt the depth or strength of ...
Views: 5465(3 votes) - ARCHANGEL JOPHIEL also ZOPHIEL - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Vivian Nadya LunnyArchangel Jophiel also Zophiel “Beauty of God” Dispels doubts, brings wisdom and consciousness. Messenger of the secrets of the heart. Archangel Jophiel teaches us that all is learning and teaching until we understand the divine plan and reach our goal of uniting with the Creator. Helps ...
Views: 5439(1 vote) - Native American Bird Medicines - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Paula BidwellThere are so many bird medicines. They are complex and tricky to describe. I have hesitated to write about them. Then the idea came that it would be better to start by sharing a few and then adding other stories later. The one’s I know are from personal experience and training. Water ...
Views: 5413(3 votes) - Strength that Comes not from Muscularity, but Tendon Power and Virtue. - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Raven CohanAn article from Rodale Press which was copied to a Yahoo Group I subscribe to, is available for you to read via the following link: http://www.rodale.com/doing-good-deeds?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_12-_-Top5-_-NA - Please read it and then follow my response about its conclusion. The ...
Views: 5284(1 vote) - Feeling Not Good Enough - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsDo you really think you are not good enough? Do you criticize yourself? Do you give yourself a hard time or punish yourself with harsh words or thoughts? Do you beat yourself up when you feel you have done something wrong? Do you get angry at yourself? Do you speak to your friends better than ...
Views: 5208(2 votes) - Be Still and Know That I Am God - How to Hear God's Voice By Becoming Still - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Robert PedersenOne of the greatest challenges in communicating with God is stilling your mind. You may ask "What does stilling your mind have to do with communication with God"? Here's the thing. We all have ideas about God. We have expectations about God. We expect ways in which God shows up, speaks, ...
Views: 5176(1 vote) - Animals Have Souls-They Are The Essence Of Pure Love! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Cherokee BillieThe subject of animals having souls is cause for great debate for religions and individuals. Yet, if you have ever had a close relationship with an animal you know they have emotions and a soul. It is a scientific fact that energy cannot die, it only changes form. That applies to humans and ...
Views: 5103(1 vote) - ***Six Ways To Make People Like You - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ty BennettWhen it comes to books about networking, building relationships or dealing with people, the undisputed classic is How To Win Friends and Influence People. Dale Carnegie wrote the book in 1936 and it has been read by millions of people since. One of the great realizations in the book is that ...
Views: 5015(4 votes) - The 11 countries that make up Southeast Asia are : - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Wajahat AliThe 11 countries that make up South East Asia are THAILAND, LAOS, VIETNAM, INDONESIA, CAMBODIA, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, BURMA (Myanmar), PHILIPPINES, EAST TIMOR, BRUNEI , THAILAND The country of smiles is probably the most visited by backpackers. Apart from the capital Bangkok , famous are the ...
Views: 4971 - Psychic Vampires and Energy Thieves - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Anthon St MaartenMany empaths and highly sensitive people believe that some of the individuals they deal with daily are psychic vampires or energy thieves. I believe this is a myth and a misconception. Yes, I admit, I have felt this way myself on many occasions in the past, until I discovered some truths ...
Views: 4933(2 votes) - From Victim To Warrior - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Esther AdlerZen: “People are like tea bags. We can only tell how strong they are when we put them in hot water.” Why is it that it takes an enormous challenge for us to wake up and make a shift in our lives? We all know stories of people in dramatic situations overcoming great obstacles and coming out ...
Views: 4749(1 vote) - Am I a Shaman? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Gayle White Raven CrosmazI stored my emotional pain from past and present life times, as physical pain throughout my body. It manifested as migraine headaches, arthritis, FM, extreme weight gain, bowel disorders, hip and back problems, and depression. (To mention a few) To alleviate some the symptoms of my ailments, I ...
Views: 4689(2 votes) - I Love You! The Impact and the Numerology - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxI Love You! Do you say these words enough? Do you say them too much? Do you say them at all? According to marriage expert, Alisa Bowman, a sincere verbal expression of love at key times of the day can really have a positive impact on your "love connection." Couples who say "I Love You" on ...
Views: 4642(2 votes) - My Womb Experiences During Primal Therapy and During Hypnosis Past Life-Spirit World Regressions - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Jerry PollockPersonal Statement: It is my belief that as your Official Guide on Enlightenment, I should share some of my personal background and experiences so that you can get to know me and know where I stand. I've had a life full of suffering but if you are to truly know blessings, you need to go through ...
Views: 4633 - Law of Legal Capacity in Islamic Law - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Umer FiazIslamic Law and Jurisprudence has described a complete system of Legal capacity. According to the it every Muslim is dressed characteristically with legal capacity, which is honor as well as accountability this is very significant as all the general fortifications in criminal law and ownership ...
Views: 4429 - Gift of Salvation: How Can You Accept and Keep It? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHow do we get saved? What are required for us to receive salvation? Since salvation is a gift from Jehovah God Almighty through His Son, Jesus Christ, accepting this gift is easy, not tricky at all. We are saved the moment we 1) repent of anything bad we've ever done and 2) accept Jesus as ...
Views: 4269(5 votes) - An Inspiring Story About Faith - My Mom's Lost Ring - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Maryellen SmithAccepting the things that happen to you in your life with grace and wisdom is a worthy goal. While we get into challenging situations often which test both grace and wisdom, the goal is to act and react gracefully as much as possible. It strengthens our character to see through to the essence of ...
Views: 4231 - Definition of Animal Magnetism - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Etienne CharlandAnimal magnetism refers to a person's sexual attractiveness or authentic charisma. Simply put, the better a person feels about himself, the better people feel around him, which creates a magnetic presence. The controversy with science is about whether this is due to body language, voice tone and ...
Views: 4218(4 votes) - GOD: Understanding God, His Omniscience, Omnipresence, Omnipotence, and Miracles - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: Einstein was an exceptionally brilliant thinker who understood that his imagination was more important than his knowledge. He realized that to find the answers to seemingly insoluble questions that he posed about the universe, he had to approach the problems from a different level ...
Views: 4180 - Ancient Egyptian Divination - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsFrom the earliest times, magic was developed largely by the Egyptians in relation both to the dead and the living. The belief in magic is older in Egypt than the belief in God. Egyptian religion was grounded in a firm and active belief in the importance of magic. Ancient Egyptians believed ...
Views: 4151(1 vote) - Everything Changes With Time. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from PD RiversThe longer I live the more I realize that things are always changing around us; whether or not we want to admit it. We don’t like change. It must be in our genetic makeup to want to keep things like they are. Even my five year old grandson hates change. It’s just normal. If you are a religious ...
Views: 4093 - Bible: How Can We Prove That It's Completely Accurate and Trustworthy for All Truths of Life? Is Belief in the Bible Blind Faith? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you desire to know the truth? How valuable do you believe the truth is? Nowadays, people believe there is no absolute truths--it's just a matter of personal choices. When we believe that everything can be true, then it means that we should agree that stealing and murder are okay because ...
Views: 4085(1 vote) - 2012 - A Shift in Consciousness? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Liz McCaugheyThe year 2012 is a universal event and it has been credited with being the time of a great shift in consciousness for humanity. But are we really able to predict what will happen on 21st December 2012? The Solstice on December 21, 2012 - precisely at 11:11 AM GMT - is purportedly the ...
Views: 3967(3 votes) - "A COURSE IN MIRACLES" SAVED MY LIFE - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Bettina Sparkles Obernuefemann“A COURSE IN MIRACLES-ACIM” SAVED MY LIFE! Bettina “Sparkles” Obernuefemann 7-27-2009 Most of us who have continued our commitment to studying the “A Course in Miracles.” are by its nature inspired to extend God’s Love in various forms. To express this, I have chosen to write some articles ...
Views: 3951(4 votes) - Affordable Umrah packages 2019 - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Umer FiazAfter hajj, Umrah is the most sacred religious journey of Muslims. It is a pilgrimage to Mecca. It can be performed any time of a year. Not only from Mecca or Saudi Arabia, Muslims from all over the world visit this holy place at least once in a lifetime. They really love to visit this place and ...
Views: 3877 - Knowing the One and Only True God: Who Is He? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIn his beautiful prayer to his Father before his death, Jesus said: "This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ." (John 17:3, WEB.) This important verse tells us three things: 1) Our eternal life (salvation) is dependent on an ...
Views: 3872 - Eternal Hell: Where or What Is Eternal Hellfire? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionAll unrepentant wicked people will be cast into hell, where the fire will burn for eternity. But what does "eternal" fire of hell mean? What does the Bible say? Let us study what the Bible says below about the condition we know as "hell:" 1) Jesus said, "…fear him who is able to destroy ...
Views: 3857(2 votes) - What is Culture? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Lutus RealIn broad sense, it means the aggregation of material fortune and spiritual fortune, which are made in the social historical practice. In narrow sense, it means system that suits to the social mental condition and organizational institution, the reflection of the social politic and economic, and ...
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