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"Learn The Meditation Secrets Of The Masters Of Zen Buddhism" By : Mark Syme Who else wants to find out the secrets to meditation and Zen Buddhism? Read this article and find out what it all means "The Secret" And The Balance of Good And Evil By : Rob Marshall The Law of Attraction has become a very popular subject these days, as well as a target for criticism. Some people are starting to ask questions like: How does the Law of Attraction explain events like 9/11? When we view the world from a Christian perspective, we know why there is evil and what can be done about it. "The Secret" May Have Some Problems By : Rob Marshall "The Secret" is a best-selling movie and book about something called the Law of Attraction. From a Christian perspective, the movie has a couple problems. 10 Bible Character Riddles for Your Preschoolers By : The Scripture Lady Have you ever told your preschooler a riddle? Why not start today with these fun Bible riddles… 10 Ways To Access The Power Source By : Kate Loving Shenk Learn To Live From Your Greatest Strength By Accessing Your Power Source 11 Ways Nurses Can Become Mystics By : Kate Loving Shenk Nurses Are Healers, But They May Not Always Know This. Nurses Are Mystics, Too--But They Definitely Do Not Know It. 12 Kwanzaa Quotes to Celebrate This Magical Time of Year By : Noel Jameson Do you really understand Kwanzaa? Not its history or how it was started, but the meaning of the holiday at its core? If you think you know Kwanzaa (or even if you don't) these 7 Kwanzaa quotes can help you understand the true meaning of the celebration. 3 Reasons Why Email Psychic Reading is The Best Way to Seek a Psychic’s Advice By : KeliyahArt Visiting a psychic every time you seek help can be difficult and inefficient due to several reasons. During past couple of decades things have changed dramatically in all sorts of domains, and a major change has been seen in the mediums of informatio 5 Hanukkah Quotes to Celebrate an Amazing Religious Holiday By : Noel Jameson Ready for some Hanukkah quotes? The 8-day celebration is upon us and in full swing. Let these 5 Hanukkah quotes remind us of what and why we celebrate this time of year. 7 Benefits to Developing a Personal Worship Time By : Jean Welles We were made to worship a Holy God. Playing a musical instrument has many benefits, but adding worship takes the benefits to a whole new level. 7 Tips For Spirituality, Making A Connection By : Bill Urell The question is often asked, what can I do to improve my spirituality? Here are 7 concrete action steps. A Boring Sermon and the Bible By : Robin Calamaio Have you ever endured a boring sermon? Have you ever wondered what God Himself may think about such thing? Does He even have an opinion? A Brief Introduction to Christianity By : Barney Garcia Although Christianity can be recognized as one of the most common religions around the world, many people are virtually unaware of what Christianity really is. The following article is intended as an introduction to Christianity for non-Christians. It is a brief overview of the major beliefs that are involved in Christianity. 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). A Complete Human Being By : Shirlee Hall It is time to be balanced and bring understanding and order into humanities consciousness. Everyone has within them the aspects of the feminine and the masculine principles. Why not balance them and become a complete human being? A Course In Miracles Could Transform You Into the Person You Truly Are By : Chris Cade If you are an individual who feels strongly about their spiritual health and outlook of life you should learn more about A Course In Miracles. Increase the value of your perspective on life and grow spiritually. A Deeper Look at the Ten Commandments By : Andrew Cort At Mt Sinai, God addressed humanity directly, giving us the gift of the Ten Commandments -- the necessary moral and spiritual preparation which must be achieved before one can safely cross the threshold between Earth and Heaven. A Difference Of Opinion: Jehovah's Witnesses Vs. Christianity By : Alex Best It is absolutely fascinating to examine the beliefs of certain branches of Christianity in relation to each other, especially when two are so different that you wonder how they were ever related to each other. A Guide To Interpreting Tarot Cards By : Lisa Ray This article discusses the two primary methods used to interpret tarot cards. It is suitable for beginners or those interested in learning how to get started. A Look At The History Of Taoism And What Is Is By : Gregg Hall Tao which is actually pronounced as "dow" is translated to mean the way or path in English. Tao in reality is not so easily definable. Tao is the power of the universe that encompasses and moves through all things, both living and non living. A Love Letter from God By : Gary Kurz A sailor makes a comparrision of love letters received from his wife to the Word of God. A Modern Napoleon Hill Philosophy By : Kate Loving Shenk The Napoleon Hill principles Are Helpful In All Walks Of Life. Here Is An Example Of HOW A Mystic Prayer By : newagephilosopher About Philosophy, the Science of the Absolute A New View of a 12-Step Process By : Don McAvinchey I recently sat down and looked at each of the 12 Steps of AA and tried to feel the essence of what each step is saying and calling for. There is an underlying theme for each step that I've felt inspired by whenever I read them, or talk about the steps with a client. Something about them has always struck me deeply, and did again when I was meditating on them. Here's how I've re-written the 12 steps: A Promotion and a Raise By : Michael A. Verdicchio With so many people going to work each day with fear in their hearts, how far from their minds is a scenario like this? It happened here in the USA, in February of 2009. A Quest for Understanding and Connection - Part 3 By : Jan Engels Smith This is the final in a 3-part series excerpting my own story of my spiritual journey and how it has changed how I view my self and what I bring into my life. A Recipe for Healthy Finances and a Healthy Church By : Sandra Hughes God's way of financing His kingdom on the earth is through tithing - the giving of the first tenth of your increase and income. This ten percent is to be given to the Storehouse - the place where you are fed spiritually. A Recipe For Memorable Holidays By : Sandra Hughes Holiday recipes-everyone is looking for just the right mix to make this season memorable. The best ones are the ones received from friends or passed down in the family-ones that stand the test of time. A Sailor's Craft By : Gary Kurz A true to life story. Ride along with a sailor who allows his pride to put himself and passengers at risk. Good applications for faith and trust. A Simple definition of Spirituality By : Ronald Sedgewick Spirituality is our conscious aspiration to seek God. Through spirituality we learn God is not a remote figure high in the heavens. By practising spirituality we can begin to feel the presence of God in our own heart. A Tale of 3 Gardens By : Everest John Alexander An interesting tale of lust, love, sacrifice, forgiveness and redemption told from the perspective of three different experiences in three different Gardens, occuring at three different times in history. A tribute to the TM Guru By : newagephilosopher about Tantra, the Science of Transcendence Abortion: Is it Really the Best Choice? By : Everest John Alexander This article looks at the issue of abortion from a totally unique perspective. It considers the spiritual significance of having a physical body and being born of a woman and how this experience translates into the ability to demonstrate spiritual authority in the earth. It shows how human beings can become catalysts for each other's genius and why denying someone the right to exist may have far reaching effects never thought of. About Shamanism, Meditation and It's Link To Yoga By : Abbas Abedi Some unknown facts about the connections between Shamanism, Meditation and Yoga Abraham By : Jon Straumfjord After receiving some fantastic promises when he was 75, when Abraham was 86 years old, Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant and Abraham's second wife, gave birth to Ishmael. When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah 90, they gave birth to Isaac, the child who had been promised 25 years earlier. Affirmations and Mantras By : Jan Engels Smith The spirits never let me off the hook, so they gave me a mantra to practice also. I diligently sat every day repeating my phrase; it took me about an hour each day. To my amazement it had a tremendous impact on me. The practice became rote and, in fact, a part of my being. Because of the repetitions, the mantra became embedded in my psyche like a catchy tune. Against Originality By : Phillip Ross We are taught in our schools, colleges, universities and through the media that being human means being original, that we become most human when we are most original. Indeed, Humanism is the celebration of original thinkers as embodying the best that humanity has to offer. Artists will know what I'm talking about. But the Bible teaches that human beings were created in God's image. We are not originals, but some sort of copies of the Original. Air, One of Nature's Four Basic Elements By : Diana Cooper I was inspired to write this article because of a picture I took of a butterfly taken on my land in one of my gardens. I noticed a beautiful blue light trailing the butterfly, was intrigued, and asked a well known author on spiritual matters for her opinion. I was told the blue light was the energy of Dom, the elemental Master of the air spirits. I consider myself a spiritual person but really knew nothing about air spirits so I did a little research and found it to be quite interesting. All about Spiritual Healing By : William Austin Recognition and acceptance of the truth that God exits is what we call as “spirituality”. It is a well known fact that there is an invisible power that provides a lifetime experience of joy, inspiration, security, peace of mind, success and guidance. All Things Are Possible, Even For A Nobody By : Rob Marshall Before his epic battle with Goliath, David was just a lowly shepherd working for his dad. But even though he was a nobody, he had learned to trust God and that changed everything. Alternatives to Believing in Scientists By : Mike Scantlebury What is 'science'? Well, it's certainly not anything to do with 'belief' - that idea went out three hundred years ago. It's about facts, evidence and data. It's about examining the evidence, as they say on CSI. It's not about putting scientists on pedestals and worshipping them as gods. They aren't. They're people, even if some of them are extremely clever. They live in the same world as the rest of us, and the world works by the same rules. Am I My Brother's Keeper? By : Elsabe Smit Wars have been fought because people could not tolerate differences. Many charities are based on one person knowing what is best for another, and this is often the cause of failure. When do we step in and change the world view of another person, and when do we mind our own business? Amid Swine Flu Panic, Chabad in Mexico Remains Open By : Dvora Lakein A deadly strain of the Swine Flu, originating in Mexico and erupting in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, has caused death, illness, and travel restrictions across the globe. Though public events and schools have closed throughout the country, two Mexican Chabad centers remain open, and alert. 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. An encounter with an extraordinary Healer from the Philippines. By : Howard G. Charing This article explores the fascinating world of the psychic surgeons of the Philippines. The author runs special tours to the Philippines to work with some of these remarkable healers who perform operations with their bare hands. An Expert Psychic Can Help By : Pam Bradbury How fear can destroy our lives- a psychic helps 3 woman over come domestic turmoil and start living. This article gives you and over view of real life situations that happen to everyday people like you and me.. with help from a visionary or psychic things can be revealed that can help the victims of domestic abuse.These three women had positive experiences when they visited the famous Sydney psychic. An Octet to the Divine Master ! By : newagephilosopher About Philosophy, the Science of the Absolute An Octet to the Formless By : newagephilosopher About Philosophy, the Science of the Absolute An Octet to the Lord ! By : newagephilosopher About Philosophy, the Science of the Absolute An Overview Of Kabbalah By : Gregg Hall Kabballa is an interpretation (exegesis, hermeneutic) key, "soul" of the Torah (Hebrew Bible), or the religious mystical system of Judaism claiming an insight into divine nature. Angel Interventions By : Shirlee Hall Angelic friends help us in our time of need. Angels genuinely care about us. From the very beginning of the human race, they were appointed as guardians to watch constantly over intelligent life from conception until we leave this world and enter one of the subtle dimensions of Light, which we call Heaven. Struggling souls need love. Angels are love in action. Angels and the Mundane By : Shirlee Hall My life has been and still is a magical one. Numerous angel experiences, healing miracles and unbelievable events are a common occurance. During times of stress and uncertainty, I feel people like to hear that there is invisible help if needed. Angels in Our Everyday By : Kari Hoopes We are guided by angels, mostly unseen and unknown, in this life. They are Heaven's messengers giving us the guidance and help we need. Sometimes they are there simply to increase our faith and sometimes to help when in special need. One thing is for certain, "I do believe in angels, I do, I do!" Angels, Spirits or Ghosts By : Rob Daniels Angels, spirits, and ghosts each serve their own purposes, but one thing they all have in common is they remind us of our own mortality and keep our eyes heavenward. Announcing a Spiritual Technology for the Atomic Age. By : B Weiser This article announces the Technology of the New Millennium for opened minded New World Thinkers. Annulment in the Catholic Church By : Heather Colman In the case of the Catholic Church, annulment does not mean the same thing as divorce. Some accuse the Catholic Church of hypocrisy for ... Answered Prayer: Persistent Listening By : Jon Straumfjord http://wwww.7-spirits.com The Lord is continually speaking to us, and frequently gives us the answer very quickly. However, if we are not paying attention and willing to accept an answer different than we expect, we may never know that the Lord has answered. Also, the Enemy is constantly at work to sabotage our reception of the Lord's actual answer. We must persevere to obtain the Lord's answer to our prayers. Answered Prayer: What God Expects From Us By : Rob Marshall When our prayers don't get answered we start to question a lot of things. But the story of the Canaanite woman from the New Testament teaches us that there is only one thing that God expects from us. Answers to Some Objections about the Existence of God By : Jon Straumfjord We can offer plausible explanations for the existence of Adam and Eve, and the flood of Noah. Obviously, many other questions could be considered, but unless you settle in your heart the questions of God's existence and His ability to fulfill His promises, you will receive nothing from Him. Anti-Semitic Incitement - Poor Economy Have Khersons Jews Worried By : Zalman Nelson City council member Sergey Kirichenko’s bid to replace Kherson’s Jewish mayor has turned into a wild anti-Semitic incitement campaign, blaming Jews for the country’s economic downturn and accusing them of plotting genocide. Are Children Ever Illegitimate? By : Elsabe Smit We like to brand children as being illegitimate. Why do we not rather brand the people who have such views as cruel and insensitive? The children are all legitimate creatures of God, regardless of what their parents or the people around them think. Are Seances Real? By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn Read about evidence of the continuity of life and the afterlife at a real seance or sitting circle. Learn how mediums work to present and reveal our loved ones on the other side. Are they ghosts or souls? Are You Blocked Off From God? By : Phillip Mason Some causes for being blocked off from a working relationship with God Are You Brainstorming... Or Blame-Storming? By : Michael A. Verdicchio This is especially good advice for someone who has lost their job. Finding yourself in that situation can easily tempt you to blame, blame and blame. But what good does that do? What does that accomplish? How does that aid you in finding new employment? Are you in a Synchronistic Flow and Do You Manifest Effortlessly? By : Ellie Drake Synchronicity occurs whenever circumstances unfold in a way to beautifully complement and assist one another, creating an end result that perhaps exceeds one's expectation. When one is in harmony with the Divine current of their lives, synchronistic events occur naturally. Are You in Line With God's Will? By : Karin Peavy Want God to do the extraordinary in your life? Discover how to get in line with His higher thougts and ways. Are You Paying Attention? If Not, Tarot Cards Can Help! By : Lisa Ray A new book suggests that "paying attention" may be the key to happiness. Find out how using tarot cards can help you pay attention! ARE YOU PREVENTING YOUR OWN GOOD? By : Rhoberta Shaler It's so easy to know what is good for you. Are you doing it? Are you doing it regularly enough to feel good about it? Are You Suffering from Intention Deficit Disorder? By : Steve Chandler Is your life spent running from things instead of moving towards what you want? Without intention, life is about avoidance. Find out how to transform your "Intention Deficit Disorder" into a relaxed and focused inner intention. Are You Tired of Your Job? By : Michael A. Verdicchio How do you feel when you come home from work? Frustrated? Fed up? Exhausted? Can't wait to find a new job? Have you found that new job yet? No, you haven't. Therein lies the irony! Asleep Too Long, Wake Up By : Veronique Belmar Why are you sleeping? Can’t you hear the rolling thunder blasting the sky? Wake up, I tell you, wake up. See, the billows and the sky rolls, the winds furious, mountains and hills move from their base, and you are still asleep. Your enemies laugh because they see your fall. Continue sleeping and they will have the last laugh. Leave me alone, I’m just tired of your foolish talk, just back off Paul, Okay, Mary. Astrology & The Ruling Houses By : Abhishek Lodha If you have the knowledge you will have the power as well! And astrology is the master key of the power and truth. Astrology, a subject which is having a rising demand these says, is not a very complex science as we think of it to be, something which has been created by mankind himself. Astrology Guidelines and Marriage Compatibility By : Abhishek Lodha Every grown-up boy and girl expects and wants to lead a happily married life. They expect their married life will be happy and prosperous. A boy ties the knot with a girl hoping that she will be an ideal life partner. Similarly, the girl ties the knot with the boy with the expectation that he will be supporting her throughout her life. Now, let us see what role astrology plays in tying the knots! At Last a Science that explains the Bible. By : B Weiser This article describes how Science and the Bible can be merged into a Science of the Bible At Last! L. Ron Hubbard Discovers Your Mind's Deepest Secrets? By : Nick Broadhurst People wonder what makes them do things they later regret. Where does violence come from? What gives us our irrational fears, anxieties, anger? Where does it come from? What makes us strike at someone we love? There must be some final underlying cause, below all others. There just must be. And if you have thought like this, then read on. This artic Atheism and Freethought Online By : Chris Robertson The Internet makes all the difference when it comes to promoting and discussing atheism, naturalism, and other forms of freethought. Learn how freethinkers can unite online... 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. Aura Part 1 â€“ What is It and Why is It So Important? By : sacha tarkovsky Aura is important and if you understand what it is and gain your own then you can derive more from life and gain a greater understanding of other people. We often say people have aura about them but what does this actually mean? Aura Part 2 – How to See and Read the Aura in Yourself and Others By : sacha tarkovsky We all have an aura and we discussed what this means in part 1. Now we need to look at how to study it and gain a greater understanding not only of others but also our own being... 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. Ayahuasca & Visionary Plants - Companions to the Soul By : Howard G. Charing The visionary plants and ancient traditions of the plant shamans reveal a hidden universe, in which the separation between the physical and the unseen universe is an illusion caused by our limited sensory perception. The body and soul permeates and infuses each other. The plant teachers show us a path to an expanded consciousness and communion with our sacred source, our soul companion. Ayahuasca Retreats – an encounter with an Amazonian Shaman By : Howard G. Charing After being virtually ignored by Western civilization for centuries, there has been a huge surge of interest in Ayahuasca recently. There is a growing belief that it is a kind of ‘medicine for our times’, giving hope to people with ‘incurable’ diseases like cancer and HIV, drug addictions and inspiring answers to the big ecological problems of modern civilization. Interviewed with Peter Cloudsley. Ayahuasca, Sacred Doorways to the Soul PART 2 By : Howard G. Charing The biggest challenge for a Westerner undertaking this communion with the plants is to accept that there is another order of non-material reality that a person can experience through his entrance into plant consciousness, and to do this requires a significant leap of the imagination. We are all born into the social paradigm that surrounds us, with all its beliefs, myths, and institutions that support its view of the world, and it is not within our world-view to accept the immaterial. Ayahuasca, Sacred Doorways to the Soul PART 1 By : Howard G. Charing The biggest challenge for a Westerner undertaking this communion with the plants is to accept that there is another order of non-material reality that a person can experience through his entrance into plant consciousness, and to do this requires a significant leap of the imagination. We are all born into the social paradigm that surrounds us, with all its beliefs, myths, and institutions that support its view of the world, and it is not within our world-view to accept the immaterial. BaBaji: Immortal Being By : Kate Loving Shenk Unseen help is always available. Here is a little known jewel for contemplation. Balance Your Bodies Chakra's To Gain Maximum Energy By : Robert Thomson What is chakra? The word chakra has been derived from the Sanskrit which means a circle or a wheel. It signifies the circle of energy circulating throughout the body and the mind. This circulation of energy builds a connection between the body and the mind and makes it a single entity. Balancing Our Lives with The Law of Polarity! By : Adam Price The law of polarity can best be described as "As Above, So Below" or the power of opposites. This can be illustrated in the following way, if you take a magnet there are always two poles a negative and a positive pole. If you match the two like poles together, they stick, yet if you put the opposite ends together it pushes the other away. Baptisms By : Phillip Ross Apollos had been missing one thing. In spite of the fact that Apollos had been nurtured by and educated in the essentials of Christianity, and had been teaching and preaching about Jesus in a correct and accurate way, he was for a time still missing the central element of faithfulness -- a changed heart or baptism by the Holy Spirit Barack Obama visited my house!! By : Aaron Taylor This article describes a rare encounter between a middle class commoner and a powerful political ruler. Be Prepared For The Coming! By : Sandra Hughes Are You Ready to Focus on Your Harvest Field? 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. Becoming Born Again: What exactly Is The Process? By : Everest John Alexander There are three distinctly different levels of salvation of which becoming 'Born Again' is the first! This article explains in detail exactly what the born again process is using a practical illustration for easy understanding. Becoming Spiritual Can be Unsafe By : Bob Sherman Many people want to commune with the sacred forces in the cosmos in order to experience spirituality. However, there are rival spiritual forces and opening yourself to the wrong group can be dangerous. Becoming Spiritually Fruitful By : Sandra Hughes I was surprised to find out the words tutti fruitti actually meant all fruit in Italian. Christians are to be tutti fruitti! This would be someone who has cultivated and developed the seed of God's divine nature. Being One By : Joann Ang Great thinkers of the past and the present have known that everything in this universe is made of energy. Believe that He Is By : Jon Straumfjord Everyone wants to receive from God, but many people don't even meet God's very first requirement: “believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6). But why should we believe that any God exists at all? “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalms 19:1) The Bible contains some very ancient information about the beginning of the universe which we are only now beginning to understand. Believers Die Well By : Gary Kurz This is one of most potent stories of martyrdom in human history. The death of this great saint was prophesied in scripture and occurred just as the Bible said it would. The strength and power of this one man's testimony should instill courage in every Christian heart. Believing in Abundance - The Key to Experiencing It By : Rob Marshall We've all heard, and probably said, "I'll believe it when I see it." But when it comes to faith and living in abundance, we have to start believing in it today, in spite of what our bank account looks like, if we want to experience it. Believing in Being Japanese: A Religion By : Tom Aaron Accosted by a drunk Japanese Christian, Fred beats a hasty retreat to discuss what Fred believes is the true religion of the Japanese: being Japanese. Fred may go a little overboard here, but he is right in one respect: being Japanese definitely means subscribing to a strict set of beliefs and rules. Benefits of Living Life with Purpose By : Nicolas Baron Why should we lead a purposeful life? What are the benefits of living life with purpose? No one comes here on this earth without any purpose. If by the God's grace you are here in the form of human being, nothing better could have happened to you than this. You are one of those fortunate creatures who are blessed with God's best architecture. You should be thankful to the Almighty for His creation and blessings.
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