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- York Provides a Rollicking Welcome to the Newest Church of Scientology in the United Kingdom - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2007 from Linda WielandThere was dancing in the street when the Jive Aces, with their hallmark jive music and contagious sense of humor, got everyone into the "swing" of it at the grand opening of the new Church of Scientology Mission of York in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, life in the UK can fall quite short ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - "The Father Is in Me, and I in the Father" - What Does This Mean? (John 10:38) - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionJesus said, "the Father is in me, and I in the Father." (John 10:38, WEB.) What did he mean by that? Does that mean that God and Jesus are one and the same? We can understand what Jesus meant by reading what Jesus said to his disciples next: "In that day you will know that I am in my Father, ...
Views: 5230(2 votes) - ***What I learned from the Rapture - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Morgana RaeWell, the End of the World came and went (Saturday, May 21 at 6pm local time, everywhere) with a fizzle. No floating bodies or open graves or big earthquakes. What a dud. Seriously. After all that fanfare I was sort of hoping for something… maybe a celestial voice or a partial eclipse or a ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - 24 Hours: A Day in the Life of Mary - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHistory: Born March 1966. Mother: disappointed, withdrawn, depressed. Father: angry, controlling, with drinking problem. Mary never felt good enough. Bio: Assistant editor for a major home magazine. Husband Mike, advertising executive. Married 15 years, with two kids: Maggie, age 12, Neil, ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - 4 Perks of Ramadan Umrah Packages that Can Make Umrah Journey Special - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2023 from sitara GullRamadan and Umrah, both are considered very prestigious in Islam and both have their own specialty. Ramadan is considered the Holiest month in Islam and in this month, Muslims keep fast for a certain period of time for a whole month. Muslims keep fast from dawn to dusk and during this time, ...
Views: 392(1 vote) - A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE 4 LEGS OF TRUE RELIGION part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaHuman life is bound by inner duties and external responsibilities. In order that human greatness proliferates in both these areas culture and civilizations have come into being which lay down the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of thinking and character carving. Culture is internal, Civility is external, ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE 4 LEGS OF TRUE RELIGION part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaBehind the belief of looking upon hoarding as sin and charity as a meritorious deed lies the philosophy of abstinence of using materials when not required to do so and disallowing materials from piling up unused in one place. Piling up materials for a great length of time induces their rotting. ...
Views: 1367(2 votes) - A Modern Interpretation of The Lords Prayer - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Gerald HenthornI grew up with The Lords Prayer. I’ll attach a very long caveat to that statement. I was borne, and raised in a Jehovahs Witness household. It was kosher to read The Lords Prayer in passing, as part of the Bible in its entirety. However, to pray The Lords Prayer, or to contemplate the depth ...
Views: 3530(1 vote) - A.A. Steps Five through Nine: Teachings by Dr. Bob's Wife Anne Smith - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Alcoholics Anonymous & “The Mother of A.A.” Anne Ripley Smith, Wife of Dr. Bob Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved Part Three: Key Teachings in “Anne Smith’s Journal” on Steps 5 – 9 Materials Sources The best source of information about Anne Ripley Smith, wife of ...
Views: 3957(2 votes) - Adverse Drug Reactions Are #1 Cause of Illness, Disability & Death Says Physician Blaming Drug Ads - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWhat we’re seeing is a damnable practice of prescribing drugs for almost any symptoms when most problems are not serious and will get better without any treatment, or a simple change in diet. The oft-quoted JAMA figure of 106,000 Adverse Drug Reaction deaths (4-15-1998) were in hospitals, but ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - After All The Fire and Brimstone, Is there a God? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Sandra WeismannAs another Christmas holiday season draws to a close we are reminded of the eternal question, is there a God? The question is always in our minds however at the time of Jesus’s birth it is asked more frequently—practically, in terms of the practicalities of his birth, the debate of its location ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Alcohol Is a Major Sin - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from David BarterAyahs of Quran related to alcohol It is stated in the Quran: “They ask you regarding wine and gambling. Say, in both of them is major sin, and there is some benefit for men, but the sin of them is far greater than benefit” (Surah Baqarah) "O you who believe! Intoxicants, gambling, idolatry and ...
Views: 1880(1 vote) - Alcoholics Anonymous History Study with "Conference-approved" Foundations - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Studies with “Conference-approved” Foundations Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Problem with a Clear-cut Solution Fear has often ruled in the minds of those who understand the importance in their recovery of studying, learning, and applying the highly ...
Views: 2789(1 vote) - An Open Letter to Pope Francis - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingDear Brother Francis, Please pardon my lack of exalted titles or formality you usually get, but Christ said, “call no man Father” and “all ye are brethren,” Matthew 23:8,9. Please also forgive me for breaking the principle of Matthew 18:15—I should have come to you first, but not being ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - And then there was One... - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickYa, Jah, Ra, YHWH, Jehovah, Brahman, Elohim, El Shaddai, Adonai, Zeus, Theos, Logos, Krishna, Om, Heavenly Father, Divine Mother, Ishvara, Paramatman, Purusha, Allah, Sat and Lord – these are just a few of the more popular names in the attempt to label the original source and substance, creator ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Angels ángelos - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgAngels ángelos Late Latin angelus Views: 2197(2 votes)
- Are you Looking For a Cost Effective Hotel in Makkah And Madinah? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Nabil KunwarTravelling for Hajj and Umrah can be a costly affair, fortunately there are a number of cost effective hotels in Makkah and Madinah for pilgrims who make the holy journey. Makkah is entirely used to large numbers of travellers arriving to the location every year and so the occasion is catered ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - Astrology and Christianity - Posing Thoughts for the 21st Century - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Christofer FrenchThe Syncretistic Formalizing of Current Beliefs And I Wanted to be So Revolutionary - So many religions are born in the white hot fire of social conflict and change, and then the little begiinning religion has to go through centuries of development. The human consciousness has to grow ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Becoming a Christian Woman of Influence - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Trish JonesMany Christian women struggle with the concept of the Proverbs 31 Woman either because she is too perfect or, to them, it smacks of being submissive to a man! However, the Proverbs 31 woman is what I regard to be the ultimate woman of influence. Not merely because of her excellence in all areas ...
Views: 7747(1 vote) - Beware of False Teachers: How to Detect Them and Their Falsehoods - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionBeware of false teachers! Since nearly two thousand years ago, we have been warned of false teachers by Jesus Christ and His earliest apostles. False teachers had crept into the early church, misleading many Christians with untruths. Today, many false teachers are in our world, teaching others ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - Bill Gaither and the Trio: A National Treasure, A Last Days Beacon - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiAs the darkness created by social upheaval and worldwide changes grip the world, there are a few lights across the globe that offer hope, stability and a view into the marvelous grace of the living God. Bill and Gloria Gaither along with the Gaither Trio and all the participants of the ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Buddhism - Too Real For Americans? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSimilar to Christianity, Buddhism has many branches. The original doctrine that the Buddha taught his monks is called the Theravada or the Teaching of the Elders, but this very deep teaching may be too strange and frightening for everyday Americans. This unpopularity is not unusual when we ...
Views: 2172(3 votes) - Buddhism beliefs simple technique for the freedom of troubling thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from GS VirkBeliefs of Buddhism is the spiritual philosophy to understand his individual life of man, the absolute life, consciousness and subtle problem of human suffering and human suffering that can be controlled based on meditation and conscious experience. It helps understand the metaphysics of the ...
Views: 1870(1 vote) - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo at the author's website and ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - Can Science Detect the Divine Soul? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Daniel FriedmannThe Bible says we have a divine soul: “the LORD God formed man from the dust of the earth. He blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” (1) Has science detected it or measured it? Science is actually still grappling with the definition of consciousness, never ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - Christmas Tree Light Facts - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamBy the end of November, the feel of Christmas starts to sink in. Christmas is the season of allowing a few cheat days in your diets, delicious grand mother’s recipe of turkey, gifts, indulging in baskets full of cookies and chocolates not to forget everyone’s favorite Santa Claus and Christmas ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Church Music: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Francis BeaudryOver the past couple of decades the “praise band” has become more and more popular in churches. In the past, the only way the average church member participated in the music was singing the hymns with everyone else or singing in the choir. Either way they were singing with a larger group, so ...
Views: 3986(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I need a man to stand behind me - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm an Iraqi woman in my forties. I am divorced & I have a daughter in her twenties. I read your article "Age Differences in Dating". 3 months ago I fell in love with a man a few years older than my daughter. At first I didn’t know ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Dianetics 58th Anniversary - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Linda WielandL. Ron Hubbard wrote Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health 58 years ago, and on the anniversary of its publication, representatives of the Church of Scientology International informed Scientologists the world over about the unprecedented number of new Dianetics groups in just the last ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Dianetics Pioneer From Kenya Honored At International Scientology Event - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Linda WielandPeter Mageri is a Christian minister and founder of Kenya's first Orphans International School in the village of Gesonso. The school is devoted to the care of children who have lost their parents to AIDS and tribal wars. He brought the house down when he was awarded last month as the year's ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - Did Yahweh (Jehovah) God Almighty Create Evil? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: Did God create evil? Answer: No, Yahweh did not create evil. Evil is simply the result of disobedience to His moral laws. Where there is no light, there is darkness. Likewise, where God's principles and precepts are not kept, there is evil. Some people point to the King James ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - Do You Bargain with God? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionA man named Jacob once vowed, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - Do You Communicate with God More Often When the Economy is Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Dana TanRecently, the company I work for was involved in a lawsuit involving trademark issues. We are a Christian-owned company with a strong print catalog business, and another company put out a print catalog using our trademarked company name. Our business saw a big decline. The other company ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Does Religion Strengthen a Marriage? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Tina TobinAt LuvemOrLeavem we mostly receive stories about marriages that are on the rocks, but we also receive stories about marriages that have survived all type of crisis that readers hope will inspire those couples that are still in the midst of such struggles. One common thread in many of these ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - Dogs in Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerAmong all the animals in the world, it is the faithful dog that evokes the most positive emotions in people. Being pack animals, dogs are known for their loyalty and allegiance to their masters. These animals can also prove to be faithful companions when times are tough. As such, there is a bond ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Easter: Family Fun Time - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ely ShemerSo much of the Springtime is about rebirth, getting back outdoors, enjoying the promise of emerging life all around us. It seems that with the longer days, the brighter sunshine, the colorful blooms of flowers and the blossoming trees all lend themselves to the backdrop for increasing family ...
Views: 1316(5 votes) - EndTime Prophecy: 5 Fatal Errors For Christians & SDA re Rapture, Kingdom, Babylon, Beast & Covenant - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Richard Ruhling#1. The rapture occurs “at the last trumpet,” 1Cor 15:52. There are 7 trumpets, preceded by a huge earthquake in Rev 8:5,6.”The earth shall shake,” Joel 3:16. “We must through much tribulation (before rapture) enter the kingdom.” Acts 14:22. #2. “In the days of these kings shall the God of ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Evolution of the Cross as a Christian Symbol - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Kalyna KapurToday, the cross is the global sign of Christianity. In the very early centuries after the era of Jesus Christ, there were various other signs: a dove, a ship, an anchor as well as a lyre. The most effective understood of these very early icons is the fish. Koine Greek was the typical language ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Evolution of the word 'Christ': Part I - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAs the holidays near, it is important to remind ourselves of what we are really celebrating. Christmas day is symbolically the birthday of Jesus Christ, who according to the Christian Faith, died for our sins to be forgiven. Jesus is an important figure today regardless of what faith you may ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Evolution of the word 'Christ': Part II - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAccording to this legend these rishis were the first human beings on earth that God creates during a Satya era which is an advance period for civilization where mankind is a lot more close to God spiritually. “Sat” means “pure or ideal” and “Ya” means “God” and thus together mean “ideal state ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Excellencies of Surah Naas Benefits (Chapter 114) - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Qasim AttariExcellencies of Surah Naas Benefits (Chapter 114) بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ In The Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (Humanity) Number of Verses: 6 Surah Naas (Arabic: سورة الناس, "Humanity") is the 114th and last surah, or section, of the Qur'an, was uncovered in ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - Faith - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Erica KarasWhenever I encounter a life event that is beyond my human comprehension, I rely on these two scriptures: "Trust in ADONAI with all of your heart. Lean not towards your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 "For my thoughts are ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Faith and The Christian Business - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Ola AroyehunThis article encourages us not to settle for second best, but to receive God’s vision for our businesses and believe for His plans and purposes I met with some friends recently. The conversation soon turned to goal setting, vision and aims. “So what are you believing God for in terms of your ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Fasting and Asceticism - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Randi FredricksMost of us probably do not realize that when we meditate or fast for a spiritual reason we are partaking in asceticism, one of the oldest known spiritual disciplines. Asceticism is the practice of rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint performed as a spiritual discipline. The origins of ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - Fasting in Jainism - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Randi FredricksAlthough Jainism is one of the smallest organized religions, it has the most pervasive practice of fasting. In Jainism, the women, in particular, partake in frequent fasts, often for long periods. In a similar fashion as Hinduism, fasting is performed in Jainism in conjunction with lunar cycles. ...
Views: 3572(2 votes) - Find out how sermon illustrations can enhance YOUR sermon - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Camilla DevreutAs the world grows more aware, and globalisation spreads throughout the whole globe more people are questioning their beliefs, and looking for more answers. Whereas people used to simply accept what they were told, they now question everything in order to find the truth. Combine that with an ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Four Biblical “When-Then” Signs Forecast Apocalyptic Events for 2016 - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: “With 428 million Bibles sold last year, it's still the best-seller. Why not discover the reason? Only God can foretell the future, but here are four 'when-then' omens or signs for apocalyptic events this coming spring.” 1. The biblical year begins in the spring and its beginning ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - General Alcoholism Treatment Center Rules and Regulations - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Luis PerdomoJust like any other institution, an alcoholism treatment center also has rules and regulations. While a particular rehab may have different rules from another one, a few basic rules are common to almost all the rehabs. Learning about these rules before you join a rehab will prepare you better ...
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