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  • Springtime For The Soul  By : Julie Redstone
    Springtime for the soul brings with it the beginning of new possibilities for awakening, and for realizing the greater expression of the deeper self on all levels of manifestation

    It uncovers dormant perceptions and allows them to flourish in the new warmth of the spiritual sun
  • The Christian’s Secret  By : Dianne Ronnow
    The book and dvd “The Secret” has become popular with people I work with lately I viewed the dvd and was disappointed to find out that it really is no secret
  • The Egg Is Empty!  By : Lynn Powers
    My kids love a good Easter egg hunt And, I’ll admit, I love to give them one
  • The Unpardonable Sin  By : Michael Bradley
    "Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation" - because they said, "He has an unclean spirit" (Mark 3:28-30)

    "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men
  • Healthy Lifestyles, Science, Bliss - Science Shows, Play Nice  By : Jack Danger
    As we have discussed, that news from those scientists at the University of California is such great news They measured thousands of people at various stages and ages of life and found there were eight common virtues shared by those who reported the happiest and most fulfilling lives and best health for their age group
  • The Biblical Roots Of The 12 Steps  By : David Mark
    It has often been assumed that the 12 Steps are original ideas brought to humanity through the thought and speech of Bill Wilson The fact that Wilson attributes them to Rev
  • The Rite Of Water Baptisim  By : Michael Bradley
    As Christians, one of the first rites I believe every born-again believer should observe, either at the moment of being saved in the Lord or sometime shortly thereafter, is to be baptized with water You can either be baptized with water at the moment you are receiving your gift of eternal salvation from the Lord or you can be baptized with water at a later date
  • Life Is A Journey From I To We  By : John Penberthy
    One Saturday afternoon when my daughter was not quite three I strapped her into the child seat on my bike and we rode down to our neighborhood ice cream parlor We bought a double scoop of Mint Chocolate Chip in a cup and shared it
  • Joy - The 2nd Fruit Of The Holy Spirit  By : Michael Bradley
    "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control" (Galatians 5:22)

    In the rough and tough world we live in with all of the crime, disorder and bad things that can happen to anyone of us at anytime - many Christians have lost a lot of their joy in the Lord as a result of some of the beatings they have taken in this life
  • The End Of The World?  By : Britt Gillette
    Since the beginning of human history, speculation about the end of the world has fascinated mankind Myths and stories about the end of the earth exist in almost every religion and culture ever known
  • Bible Prophecy  By : Britt Gillette
    Calls have recently been made for a predictions registry, a means by which we might hold modern-day prognosticators accountable for their predictions Those who build a strong track record of specific and correct predictions concerning the future would establish greater credibility than those who maintain a poor record
  • Is The Singularity The Rapture?  By : Britt Gillette
    In the near future, the advance of human technology will become so rapid the unaided human mind will be unable to comprehend its implications The point in time at which this occurs is generally known as “the singularity,” and many believe it will usher in a new and exciting era for the human race
  • Armageddon: What The Bible Says  By : Britt Gillette
    Through the centuries, the human race has been fascinated with the concept of Armageddon During that time, the word has been separated from its original biblical context
  • Why Global Government Is Inevitable  By : Britt Gillette
    According to the bible, in the last days, a unified global government will rule the world The head of this global government, the Antichrist, is one of the more infamous figures in human history, and not a single individual on the face of the earth will lie outside of his jurisdiction:

    “And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation
  • How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 11  By : John Harricharan
    Sometimes, the simplest things are the most profound Many times, the most obvious things are often ignored
  • So You Want To Build A Church.....  By : Bruce Anderson
    We needn’t look further than I Chronicles 17:1-4 to capture the heart of the challenges of a church building project Recall King David’s conversation with Nathan the prophet: “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the Ark of the Covenant is under a tent
  • Church Design Principles For Master Planning  By : Bruce Anderson
    If you pick up a Bible, you don’t have to look any further than Genesis 6:14-22 to learn about Gods approach to Master Planning It was only through God’s tremendous vision and skillful planning that Noah was able to successfully complete the task of building an Ark large enough to save mankind
  • Are You Traveling The Path Of Lease Resistance?  By : Bruce Anderson
    When pastors and church members contemplate building a new church, they often think in terms of a new edifice, a glorious building with stained glass, tastefully painted walls and high ceilings But in the rush to plan and fund four walls and a roof, some churches might overlook a key element: what to put in the new building
  • How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 9  By : John Harricharan
    In times when it seems our entire world is falling apart, there is a great need for us to stop and take note of where we are Things can happen around us and things can happen to us, but the most important things are those that happen within us -- in our thoughts and perceptions
  • How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 10  By : John Harricharan
    In the United States, we just celebrated the "Thanksgiving" holiday Many other countries have their own versions of "Thanksgiving
  • How To Get Started In Spirituality - Part 7  By : Vishwriter
    J Krishnamurthi the world renowned spiritual teacher of the 20th century once said “Thought denies love…” It was a bold statement made by him but this man lived up to his words and loved each and every individual during his life time
  • Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Trees  By : Kimberly Quang
    Artificial Pre-Lit Christmas trees are becoming increasingly popular among those who enjoy the ease and convenience of setting up a fully decorated tree in only minutes These artificial trees are made of durable materials and are expertly crafted to last for many years of use
  • Purification And Truth - The Task Of Light  By : Julie Redstone
    Today, there is much darkness that covers events and people on the world stage - in nations where violence is everywhere and no one is safe, in governments where deception is widespread and honesty barely visible, and among groups of people who are willing to hate and blame others who are different from themselves
  • Why I Am A Presbyterian  By : Deanna Mascle
    With so many types of Christian churches available today how do you choose the faith community that best fits your individual beliefs and needs The best way to do this is by simple visiting the different churches
  • Christians And Environmental Ethics - A Strange Combination?  By : Gorazd Andrejc
    You can find very different attitudes towards environment and global warming problem among Christians There are of course Christians who simply do not care and do not see any real connection between their religion and the idea to save the planet
  • One World Meditations - A Time For Change  By : Julie Redstone
    Many know that the world is in need of great help at this time in order to change conditions that are harmful to body, mind, and spirit and to the Earth itself Among those who feel most deeply concerned, some become discouraged or despairing, some find a means of taking action within social or environmental movements, and some seek to address the layer of causality that exists beneath the outer difficulties and challenges
  • Christmas And The Craving For Appreciation  By : Johnny Cyreous
    What a wonderful Christmas it was this year My oldest son asked me what about this Christmas did I enjoy and I answered, “Just having you here”
  • Did They Have A Reason To Lie?  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    Would the authors of the gospels and letters in the New Testament have a motive to fabricate their account Did they have any personal gain from writing
  • How To Get Reliable Web Hosting  By : David Butler
    Have a small business and looking for some reliable web hostingAre you looking for reliable web hosting at affordable prices
  • A Brief Guide To 21 English Bible Translations  By : Glenn Christianson
    There are so many translations available today that it can be quite confusing Which are the best ones
  • A History Of Some Christmas Traditions  By : Jayne Waldorf
    Christians celebrate Christmas to observe the birth of Jesus Christ, which is an event and not a tradition But many other activities related to celebrating the Christmas season evolved from certain traditions, many of which are from other countries, particularly from peoples in Europe
  • What Makes Christmas Magical  By : Jayne Waldorf
    Christmas is a special time of the year for the joy and intangible magic that fills the season It comes through in the delightful decorations, glorious get-togethers with family and friends and the sheer feeling of joy one gets from giving and receiving gifts
  • Refuse To Be Offended  By : Oundo Andundi
    To take offense damages relationships causing them to breakdown This may be acceptable if we are sinned against
  • The Mystery Of Salvation  By : Pavel Kastl
    Many people who believe in God and in the immortality of human soul want to be saved Believers of many faiths usually try to go by the rules given to them by their religion to obtain Salvation
  • Biblical Chronology - Synchronizing The History Of Israel With Ancient Egypt  By : Darren Thompson
    Egyptian Dynasties 13-20

    The rulers from dynasties 13 through 17 are contemporaries of one another to a large extent but one very significant event occurs during this time The Hyksos rulers arise at the end of the 17th Dynasty and rule for 94 years
  • Biblical Chronology - Synchronizing The Great Flood With The Pharaohs Of Egypt  By : Darren Thompson
    It is well known that Egyptian history is closely aligned with Hebrew history Abraham, Jacob, Joseph and Moses interacted to a significant degree in the history of Egypt
  • Enduring Hardships With God’s Love  By : Mashubi Rochell
    At this time of intense planetary change, many of us are being challenged and are finding ourselves enduring hardships of one kind or another Whether it be a health challenge, financial concerns, loss of a loved one, or life difficulties that endure for a very long time without changing, all these hardships bring with them pain, suffering, sadness, anger, grief or even despair
  • Old Testament History Revised - What If The Bible Is Correct About History?  By : Darren Thompson
    This article is the first in a series of articles that present the ideas of my print-on-demand book, "The Fourth Day: Why the Bible is Historically Accurate"

    When I was college student, I was introduced to the concept of biblical inerrancy
  • Was Ahasuerus The King Of The Biblical Book Of Esther Actually Cyrus The Great?  By : Darren Thompson
    Most theologians believe that the name Ahaseurus refers to Xerxes and the rationale for this conclusion is as follows (Note: I am not an expert on foreign languages
  • Old Testament History Revised - The 390 Days Of Ezekiel  By : Darren Thompson
    Let’s take a look at Ezekiel’s prophecy regarding the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar (Ezekiel 4:1-6):

    “Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and pourtray upon it the city, even Jerusalem: And lay siege against it, and build a fort against it, and cast a mount against it; set the camp also against it, and set battering rams against it round about
  • Old Testament History Revised - Jeremiah's Eclipse  By : Darren Thompson
    Thales of Miletus

    Consider the astronomer Thales of Miletus Thales is credited by the peers in his age with predicting a solar eclipse that stopped the war between the nations of Lydia and Media
  • Saying Goodbye To The Past  By : Julie Redstone
    It often happens in the course of a life, and especially when inner movement causes the heart to seek new horizons or relationships in order to further its own growth, that the past must be let go of Sometimes this involves a physical change of circumstance and a physical separation from what one has formerly loved
  • Working Toward Effective Prayer  By : Kalisti Juma
    When we pray to God we should not only request small things but with a holy boldness we should pray for great things

    If the thought of laboring over a topic in prayer causes you to break out in a cold sweat then simply pray short one sentence, sincere prayers instead
  • Success Or Failure: There Is No Such Thing As Failure  By : Kalisti Juma
    How to Cope with Failure There is no such thing as failure – only feedback – we can learn from our failures Do not let apparent failures beat you up, learn from them
  • Praising God In Prayer  By : Kalisti Juma
    Lord God you are my only God
    Diligently I seek you
    My mind longs for you
    My mind thirsts for you as if I am in a desert without water

    Lord with you I am safe as I have seen your power and your glory in Jesus Christ
  • Praying For Protection  By : Kalisti Juma
    Oh Lord I pray to you, I cry out to you with a great urgency Hear me Lord as I pray
  • Divine Accomplishment Versus Human Achievement  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    What does a Christian need to do in order to pay for his or her sins and earn salvation Does one do some works, make a sacrifice, talk to a priest or say a certain prayer
  • Church Construction... Is It Faith Or Finance?  By : Bruce Anderson
    One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been the ability to see God work in other people’s lives and ministries I have had the good fortune to see God show up in ways that only could be God, because the project couldn’t have been done without Him
  • Healing Despair And The Loss Of Hope  By : Mashubi Rochell
    At this time of monumental change on Earth, the challenges of life have become more accelerated, and there are a growing number of people who are experiencing despair and a loss of hope

    The activation of greater spiritual light on the Earth has created a shift of awareness and priorities within the collective consciousness of humanity, and has intensified the process of individual and global purification
  • Only Christianity Offers A Complete Plan Of Redemption  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    Christianity does not leave loose ends The plan of redemption goes full circle
  • Living Without Blame - The Way Of Peace  By : Julie Redstone
    There are circumstances that arise, today, in which it can feel entirely justifiable to blame others, both on the collective level and on the personal, and yet the energy that we give to blame is not conducive to producing any effect other than to cast us even further into a depth of discouragement and despair
  • The Road To Awakening  By : Julie Redstone
    Beloved Ones, the road to awakening lies within each soul and does not need to be sought outside of the self It is a path of truth that has been implanted within the soul since the time of its beginnings, a path that leads irrevocably to the center of its own life and to the center of the life of the world which is God
  • The New Planetary Consciousness  By : Mashubi Rochell
    The momentum towards a new planetary consciousness has clearly begun in 2007 The many events that have transpired both for individuals, and for humanity as a whole this year, have left a mark of truth imprinted upon the collective consciousness
  • Church Pews: A Historical Perspective  By : Graciella Chairman
    Churches have seen a lot of radical changes over the last couple of centuries Some of the changes have revolved around ideologies while some were reflected in the different styles of church pews that have evolved over the years
  • Thanksgiving Dinner Etiquette  By : Susan Dunn
    The days of dining by plucking fruit from trees and roasting small animals over the fire, eating with fingers, and perhaps fighting with others over the scraps are long gone Or are they
  • The Way Of Being Led  By : Julie Redstone
    So many, today, are desiring to be led by Divine guidance and intention, and seek to bring their lives into conformity with what God desires These acts of love and surrender are offered from a heart that is increasingly open to love, both human and Divine, and that seeks to create a life that serves the earth and the upliftment of humanity
  • Are There Two J Authors In The Deuteronomist History?  By : Sharon White
    If the first opinion is correct, and it seems to be so because they are stylistically similar, then it is quite possible that all the other 6 books might have been a part of Deuteronomy

    One of the most prominent Kings in the Deuteronomist History is Josiah
  • The Age Of The Human Race  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    Through the last decades science has struggled to estimate the age of the human race Obviously, evolution would insist this occurred a long time ago, as it would take an incredible span of time for the first human-like creature (the cave man or monkey man) to develop into the sophisticated humans of today
  • Emotional Intensity And The Recurrence Of Old Patterns  By : Julie Redstone
    Today, the presence of greater spiritual light on earth is affecting the entire planet, and with it, all of her inhabitants This increased light is not an abstraction, but an energetic phenomenon that influences physical and emotional functioning in much the same way that the rays of the sun can influence body and psyche, affecting many areas of feeling and perception
  • The Canon Of The Newtestament  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    The word canon is derived from the Greek word kanon (“kanon”), a rod, ruler, staff, or measuring rod The Biblical canon is the list of books recognized by the leaders of the church, based on objective criteria, to be inspired by God and to authoritatively and accurately express the historical relationship between God and His people
  • Addiction And Spirituality - The Way Home  By : Julie Redstone
    There is a time and place in which the soul begins to seek a path of return to its lost home, and, finding the way blocked or invisible, yearns once again for the sense of peace and love that it remembers as having been part of its deepest longing In that moment of time, when the soul turns toward the sun of its longing seeking remembrance and reunion, seeking the sense of peace and completion that it believes is possible, a significant step toward the light of Spirit is taken and the soul will never be the same again
  • The Purpose Of Silence  By : Julie Redstone
    Long ago, in the days before telephones and wireless communication, there existed a zone of silence in the world that covered the earth with a blanket of peace and quiet It carried in it the wishes and prayers of those who sought to lead a good life, a holy life, and it helped allay the fears of those who were concerned for the future
  • The Canon Of The Old Testament  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    The word canon is derived from the Greek word kanon (“kanon”), a rod, ruler, staff, or measuring rod The Biblical canon is the list of books recognized by the leaders of the church, based on objective criteria, to be inspired by God and to authoritatively and accurately express the historical relationship between God and His people
  • Age New Spirituality � Inspirational Quotes ( Part 8 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Meditation is the �one things Meditate
  • Age New Spirituality � Inspirational Quotes ( Part 10 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    But mark you,if you give up that spirituality, leaving it aside to go after the materializing civilization of the west,the result will be that in three generation you will be an extinct race; because the back-done of the nation will be broken, the foundation upon which the national edifice has been built will be undermined, and the result will be annihilation all round
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 9 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    The debt which the world owes to our Motherland is immense Talking country with country,there is not one race of his earth to which the world owes so much as to the patient Hindu, the mild Hindu
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 11 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Come, be man Come out of your narrow holes and have a look abroad
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 12 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    We must have a hold on the spiritual and secular educations of the nations Do you understand that
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 6 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    No life will be a failure; there is no such thing as failure in the universe A hundred times man will hurt himself, a thousand times he will tumble, but in the end he will realize that he is God
  • The Old Testament: The Septuagint Or LXX  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    After the Northern Kingdom (Israel) was captured by the Assyrians (722 BC) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah) was destroyed by the Babylonians (586 BC) the Jewish population was deported Many returned to their homeland upon their release, but others spread throughout the world
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 5 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Each soul is potentially divine The goal is manifest this Divinity within, by controlling nature, external and internal
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 4 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Look back on yourselves from the state of the amoeba to the human being; who made all that Your own will
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 3 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    The ideal of faith in ourselves is of the greatest help to us If faith in ourselves had been more extensively taught and practiced, I am sure a very large portion of the evils and miseries that we have would have vanished
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 2 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Doing is very good, but that comes from thinking
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Quotes ( Part 1 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Ye are the Children of God, the sharers of immortal bliss, holy and perfect beings Ye divinities on earth-sinners
  • Teaching Christianity Through Sunday School  By : James Brown
    Most people prefer to approach learning about Christianity through the lessons taught by people who have spent a lot of time researching the Bible Some of these people have college degrees and are ordained in a religion that follows the practices outlined by the followers of Christ in the olden days
  • The Bible: Original Text Versus Translations  By : Rob VandeWeghe
    The original books of the Bible were written in Hebrew (the Old Testament) and Greek (the New Testament) Parts of the books of Daniel and the Gospel of Matthew might have been originally written in Aramaic
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 124 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    According to the Sankhya philosophy, the reactive state of the mind called Buddhi or intellect is the outcome, the change, or a certain manifestation of the Mahat or Cosmic Mind The Mahat becomes changed into vibrating thought; and that becomes in one part changed into the organs, and in the other part into the fine particles of matter
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 123 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    After an incalculable time this evolution ceases and involution begins, everything being resolved back through finer and finer forms into the original Akasha and Prana, when a new cycle follows Now there is something beyond Akasha and Prana
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 122 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Even in very ancient times the commentators on the Vedanta philosophy formed themselves into the three celebrated Hindu sects of dualists, qualified non - dualists,and non - dualists The ancient commentaries are perhaps lost; but they have been revived in modern times by the post - buddhistic commentators, Shankara, Ramanuja, and Madhva
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 121 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    The Vedanta, then, practically forms the scriptures of the Hindus, and all systems of philosophy that are orthodox have to take it as their foundation Even the Buddhists and Jains, when it suits their purpose, will quote a passage from the Vedanta as authority
  • Age New Spirituality  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    The Vedas are divided mainly into two portions: the Karma-kanda and the Jnana - kanda--the work - po
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 125 )  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Vedantists admit that the Atman or God is not only the efficient cause of this universe, but also the material cause But they only say so in so many words
  • Age New Spirituality  By : Vish Writer / Swami Vivekananda
    Several great ideas have to be understood, in order to grasp properly the workings of the Vedanta ph
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