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How To Use "The Golden Key" By : Terrie Wurzbacher The perfect crisis management system - discover the secrets in Emmet Fox's small but powerful pamphlet "The Golden Key". Never be caught unaware again no matter what the situation. Ghibah By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Ghibah is the verbal noun (masdar) of ghaba and also that of ightiyab means backbiting. Jawahari writes, "It is said ighatabahu ightiyaban when one falls into backbiting. The noun is al-ghibah, and it means saying such things about an absent person. If it is true it is called ghibah and if false, buhtan (slander)." The Koran specifies the varieties of evil speech, which violate the dignity of others and seek to expose their weakness. In the following text the believers are instructed on this theme: "O believers! Let not people ridicule other people, perchance the latter may be better than the former, not let women ridicule other women, perchance the latter may be better than the former. Neither find fault with each other, nor insult one another with derisive nicknames" (49:11). This is immediately followed by another passage, which singles out backbiting (ghibah) and depicts its enormity in particularly striking terms: "Spy not and defame not others behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? (Surely) you would abhor it" (49:12). Elsewhere in the Koran is the chapter bearing the title, "The Slanderer" (al-Humazah), begins with a clarion denunciation of every slandering defamer (104:1). The whole of this chapter is devoted to a rigorous condemnation of backbiting. The Gift of Ho'oponopono By : Jess Freer Ho'oponopono is an effective and friendly healing tradition practiced and modified by traditional Hawaiian communities. He looks just like his father By : Elsabe Smit When a child is born, we acknowledge that the child is a combination of the parents - the best and the worst of both parents. We choose to forget this when our children grow older and display behaviour that reminds us of our dark side. We then often blame the child rather than deal with our own traits or fears. The Power of the 7 Spirits in Prayer – Life and Holiness By : Jon Straumfjord If we ever expect to receive good things from the Father, we must come into His presence from a position of Life and Holiness. Only the Living can come before the Lord and expect good things, and those who claim to be alive must demonstrate freedom from death by being Holy, not by our own righteousness, but rather the righteousness of Christ. The Assurance of Having the Wind Beneath Your Wings By : ann777 What does it mean to have the wind beneath your wings, spiritually? The Parable of 'The Two Teams' By : Theresa Twogood A Christian story for this time of year. One of the biggest points I hope you get out of the parable is that as wrong as it would be for a light team supporter to wear the 'colors' of the dark team in our parable; the same applies to the 'real' world with regards to... Agapao Can’t Mean, “The Unconditional, Divine Love of God - and Phileo Can’t Mean, “Brotherly Love” By : Robin Calamaio Did you know it is impossible for the Greek word, agapao, to mean, “the divine, unconditional love of God” ? And the Greek word, phileo, does not mean, “brotherly love.” Fortunately, you do not need to know Greek to discover these assertions are correct. And you will not need to “interpret” the Bible either. All you need to be able to do - is read (which it appears you can). In a matter of moments, you will know more about the Bible’s teaching on love than many a “scholar”! A must read! I Went From a Believer to an Unbeliever ... in Evolution By : Robin Calamaio There was a point when I realized it took more faith to believe in Evolution - than in the Creation Account of Genesis. This Article forwards five basic evolutionary beliefs that require a faith more massive than any Biblical Creationist must muster. It is embarrassing to admit I have opted for a system that requires less faith - but, I have! History will one day acknowledge that the amount of faith possessed by Evolutionists makes them ... the Champion faith community! Two Key Verses for Godly Leaders By : Glenn Brooke Paul's counsel to the Corinthians is just what godly leaders need to be encouraged and remain strong in a challenging role. Wherever You Are Is The Center Of The Universe By : Enoch Tan The entire universe is a projection of consciousness. We experience the universe as a projection through us because each of us is a center of consciousness. Therefore we are all centers of the universe. There really is no here or there because everything is at one point where consciousness is. We all do not exist in different places but are all present at one point. The Good Muslim? By : Aaron Taylor In defense of ordinary asks a simple question. Why don't we hear more preachers talk about God using ordinary people to do ordinary things? Aaron believes that ordinary gets a bad rap and proposes a new thesis. God uses ordinary people to do ordinary things, but ordinary things really matter. Making Home a Sacred Place By : Carolyn Lee Boyd In our busy lives, women often ignore the possibility of their homes become sacred spaces. In this article, we discuss what makes a place sacred and provide a few tips for creating a home sanctuary. When I Hear the Honk I look Up! By : ann777 You are programmed with a unique mode of transportation to fulfill your purpose. The Rat Race By : Michael A. Verdicchio It was never the intention of the Creator for the human race to be a rat race. It was never His intention for people to live with fear and anxiety, or to have no peace. It was not His design for people to spend their days worrying about the daily necessities of life, completely absorbed in trying to earn a living. You Have the Winning Advantage! By : ann777 You have it in you to be a winner. You Are Blessed Despite Your Circumstances! By : ann777 Maybe you don't yet realize it, but you are a winner. Bible Directives ... For A Christian Website? By : Does the Bible say anything about a Christian website? How could it? That Book was completed two thousand years ago! Well, you may find some surprises here. This material may even cause thinkers ... to rethink! The Benefits of Taking a Breath When You Teach By : Glenn Brooke Many Bible teachers get so excited that we're not listening properly when people ask questions. This article explains the benefits and power of taking a breath before you respond to questions. How to Pray While You Teach By : Glenn Brooke Tips for Bible teachers to make it easy to remember to pray while you are teaching, not just before and after the lesson The 4-Part Bible Lesson Structure for Maximum Learning By : Glenn Brooke An effective Bible lesson uses these 4 parts : Hook, Main Lesson, Application, Launch. Learn how to create powerful lessons with this structure. Symbols of the Seven Spirits of God By : Jon Straumfjord There are many symbols of the 7 Spirits of God, first revealed in the very first chapter of the very first book of the Bible, Genesis, with many more listed throughout the scriptures, even unto the very last chapter of the last book, Revelations. However, it would appear that most people seeking the Lord's blessings don't really seek the Lord God, the Provider of those blessings, and rarely receive the blessings they desire. Is There More than One Gospel in the Bible? By : Corey Richardson Is there more than one gospel taught in the Bible? If so, do you know which one is the good news for today? How Does the Lord Act in Relation to the 7 Spirits? By : Jon Straumfjord How do the 7 Spirits influence the actions of the Lord God? A good way to answer this question is to examine a situation that seemingly puts members of the 7 Spirits of God at odds with each other. However, even in these situations there is nothing other than unanimous agreement. The Love of God, the Holiness of God, and all the 7 Spirits of God always operate in complete unity. Nowhere to Rest! By : Rev. David B. Smith Luke 9:57-62 Nowhere to Rest! As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." And Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Cures ... For Whom? By : Robin Calamaio Is a human embryo just a blob of protoplasm as Humanists maintain? Naturalists (evolutionists) and Biblical Theists both think otherwise. In fact, these two, who are normally at odds, share common ground on this matter. So, what’s their beef? Well, ... when a species consumes its own kind, what is this activity called? Who are the 7 Spirits of God? By : Jon Straumfjord Each of the 7 Spirits of God has Her own name and personal identity. Each of the 7 Spirits is infinite in Her scope and influence on the character of God, Whose very nature represents the sum total of the nature of the 7 Spirits combined without ever compromising any of the 7 Spirits at any time. The unity of the 7 Spirits of God By : Jon Straumfjord There are 7 Spirits of God who only act in complete unity with each other and with the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Whereas people and governments continually work to ensure that only a definite majority can have their way, God will only act if all 7 Spirits and the Trinity are in complete and total agreement. There is no division, “no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17, NKJV) with the Lord God. Perfect Intention is from Spirit instead of Ego By : Enoch Tan There are times when we manifest what we intended but we aren’t happy or fulfilled although we got what we wanted. That is because we have intended based on what we think we should want or other people’s idea of what we should want instead of what we truly desire. When we try to form definite intentions for the sake of manifesting things when we are not inspired to, we are intending from ego instead of spirit... Four Reasons to Trust the Bible as YOUR Final Authority By : Corey Richardson Bible students, do you ever find yourself questioning the sufficiency of the Bible to teach you all you need to know about God, his plan of salvation and will for your life? Here are four reasons you CAN trust the Bible as your final authority. SETI Astronomy and the Collective Unconscious By : Roberto Bell The efforts of SETI astronomers are critiqued as a product of the collective unconscious, leading them to perpetual failure. Your Life Is Perfect When You Are In Alignment By : Enoch Tan People think that their life will only be perfect when they have achieved everything they want, when everything is completely going the way they want it to go. They are looking at the perfect state of life as something that is in the future, that they don’t have it now but they need to move towards it. The truth is even when they have reached that state, there will still be new desires that will arise to be achieved. Saved by Faith By : Jon Straumfjord The Lord has presented everyone with a long list of promised blessings, however, no one is able by his/her own effort to obtain those blessings. In our own effort, we can only obtain the numerous curses that the Lord has pronounced on all who are imperfect; but God has made a way for all who believe in Jesus Christ. Write Your Own Fate into the Book of Life During the Days of Awe -- and Every Day By : Nina Amir On the High Holy Days, the fate of Jews all over the world is supposedly written and then sealed in the proverbial Book of Life. Yet, the decree can be changed, leaving one wondering if we cocreate our destiny with God or not. And if we do, can we write the pages in our own Book of LIfe? What's Archery Got to Do With the Jewish High Holy Days? By : Nina Amir A discussion of the terminology used on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur concerning sin. The author explains that the Hebrew word for sin comes from an archery term that means to miss the mark and that sacred Jewish text, the Torah, teaches Jews how to aim. The Curse of the Law By : Jon Straumfjord Although the Lord has promised many blessings for all who are able to receive them, there really is no one who qualifies to receive anything other than condemnation from the Lord. If someone expects to obtain the blessings promised by the God of the Bible by meeting the requirements of the Law, that individual will find only curses. In fact, the Lord has determined that all fall short of perfect obedience. The Ultimate Secret to Abundance Beyond Measure By : ann777 How do you receive abundance? Seal Yourself in the Book of Life this Yom Kippur By : Nina Amir This article tells you how to see the Jewish High Holiday process of introspection and repentance to "write" your own pages in the Book of Life for the New Year. It also looks at how we cocreate our life with God and how God has a hand in our destiny. 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. Being Inspired About What To Do In Every Moment By : Enoch Tan In every moment you are in, always allow yourself to be naturally driven in your actions. When you choose to be in-spired or in-spirit, you will always be guided as to when to do what. If you find yourself trying to keep something going when you are no longer inspired to do so, then you are trying to drive the process, rather than letting yourself be driven. Whenever that happens, you know it’s not going to work because it’s not what God wants. Who Do You Trust? By : Jon Straumfjord How can we tell whether or not a particular deity is worthy to be called “God.” A good initial test is to evaluate a particular religion's story of creation. The Bible's creation story can be demonstrated as credible, while many others obviously are not. Faith Plus Action Equals Miracles By : ann777 Faith without works is dead. Maximize Your Personal Devotions And Study Time By : Glenn Brooke Every Christian needs to have personal devotion time (to reconnect with the Lord) and study time (to conform our minds to the things of God). This article describes how to get the most out of both. Focus Only On Doing What God Has Chosen You To Do By : Enoch Tan If we all did the work we were most inspired to do and truly desire and enjoy doing, then we would be giving our best gifts to the universe. All of us would benefit from each other’s best gifts. The world would truly be the best place we could live in. Each of us is not really doing our own work, but we are doing the work of the universe. The universe has chosen and created each of us to do a certain part of the work... Bema seat Judgement By : Terence Oles The Bema seat is the judgement seat of christ. Do as I have and learn about this subject it is a fact that will get your intrest and have you reading all over the bible. I enjoyed it hope you do to may the lord bless you and all your family. Give all the Glory to the Lord!!! The Birth and Death Beds By : Kate Loving Shenk The birthing bed and death bed are vibrational matches. This article explains how Trusting God As You Continue To Act In Spirit By : Enoch Tan To be in-spired is to be in-spirit. We are all here to do the work of spirit or our higher selves which is the aspect of ourselves that is one with God. When we do work that is inspired, it is easy and effortless. When we connect with the movement and purpose of spirit, the things we do become a flow. It is only when we try to create apart from spirit that we feel stuck and experience a lot of friction. In order to do work that is inspired.. Attracting Favor God's Way By : ann777 Do you feel cursed? What do you need to do to attract God's favor in your life? Allowing Yourself To Be Naturally Driven In Life By : Enoch Tan The problem with the way most people are working on the path to success is that they are trying to drive themselves rather than allowing themselves to be driven. They are doing it the hard way rather than the easy way. It is the way that requires much effort and struggle because they are pushing themselves to do things rather than allow themselves to be guided naturally into action by their heart... God's Word Paves the Way By : ann777 Beloved, it's only the Word of God that can draw you! Do We Have The Knowledge God Desires of Us? By : akw A consideration of what kinds of knowledge the christian needs of God. Considers the role of faith and knowledge and how knowledge of who and what God is can be improved. How Can We Deal With Hurts? By : akw This article discusses alternative ways in which the Christian can deal with hurts. Two methods are stressed: offering hurts up as a sacrifice; and "laying hurts off" on God, which is a kin to inner healing Is Love The Same As Emotion? By : akw This article looks at the difference between love and emotion. It examines love as essentially an act of the will and considers the exmple of Jesus, especially Jesus on the cross, so that the christian concept of love can be applied to modern day living. Can We Grow To Be Like God? By : akw This article looks realistically at the call for Christians to be more like God. It considers what this means and how we can grow to achieve it. Nothing Stops You From Realizing Who You Are by Elysha By : elysha You will revert back to your chattering mind as your guidance once more. This very guidance of yours is what has you out on a loop in the perpetual distraction from realizing who it is that you truly and already are; keeping you in the dark and veiled from seeing that this "you" of who you are is already standing freely of and before this mind even arises. The Spirit is Willing! Is Your Flesh Weak? By : ann777 Why is it that so many Bible believing Christians have no victory in their lives? Faith: The Essential Virtue By : akw Looks at the importance of faith for the Christian. Not just faith in relation to salvation, but faith as an everyday principle of living and what this means. How Can We Improve Our Collective Praise Of God? By : akw This article looks at the importance of praise, especially from a collective viewpoint where a community or congregation is conceerned. It examines some beneficial methods and some practices which tend to undermine the objectives of praise. The Only Thing That You Are Suffering by Elysha By : elysha How could you possibly not be who you truly are and perpetuate the mischief and nonsense of who you think you are? quite easily, actually. Is Praise Of God A Fruit Or A Sacrifice? By : akw Looks at the twin aspects of praise: as a sacrifice and a fruit. Concludes that these are both essentials parts of Christian living Chosen for Such a Time as This By : ann777 You have been chosen at this time in history in this precise place to do His work. Falling In Love With Who You Are Is Inevitable by Elysha By : elysha It not only has you in love with your self but it also has you in deep gratitude with having the capacity to being able to find and stop at and as this "you" of you, and of coming to being deeply at rest as this one that is flowing through the eyes of this mindbody that you find your self flowing through. Christ in You, the Hope of Glory By : ann777 You're in good Hands, despite what your circumstances look like Golden Jubilee Of H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The 11th July, 2007 is going to mark historically an inauguration of the Golden Jubilee of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th Hazar Imam. This is the glorious historical era when the Ismailis are scattered all over the world, not confined to East Africa and British India. The splendor, magnificence and the fidelity with which the Ismaili world celebrates the Golden Jubilee of their beloved 49th Hazar Imam is unparallel. The Central Message of the Bible By : Robin Calamaio The Bible was finished 2000 years ago. Is there a main point? If so, what is it? Is that point relevant today? This is a great opportunity to educate yourself and learn the central point of this perennial best seller! Using Reason Is The Way To Have Complete Faith By : Enoch Tan Faith comes by hearing which means perception, and perception by the Word of God. The Word is Logos which means Reason. It is reason or awareness that directs your perception and determines your knowing. To know as much of the Word of God is to know as much reason as possible. All wisdom, understanding and knowledge is for you to be convinced about the truth because you are aware of all the reasons that define it. Neville Callam Elected General Secretary Baptist World Alliance By : Marvia Lawes Worldwide Baptists created history recently when member delegates of the Baptist World Alliance elected Jamaica Baptist pastor Neville Callam as first non-white General Secretary. Inmate's Experience of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Surrendering To Krishna By : Victor Epand This article is a compilation of inmate's quotes about Bhagavad Gita As It Is, and describes how one can attain happiness by surrendering to Krishna. Controlled Senses and A Krishna Conscious Diet By : Victor Epand This article provides information about controlled senses and conscious diet. Redefining The Meaning Of Life, Part 1 By : Ada Porat It is not the events of life, but the meaning that the mind attaches to these events, that brings either pleasure or suffering. And that meaning is driven by our deepest fears and desires. We suffer whenever life seems to be in conflict with these desires. Part 2 of this article looks at how we can turn this around with spiritual practice. Gabby's Way By : Karin Syren If you're looking for a simple guide to staying on track in your daily life, try Gabby's way. The simplicity of this 7 year old's system influenced her Nana. Why not try it yourself?. One Foot in Heaven By : Karin Syren If you have ever longed for a deeper communication with your heavenly Father, not only in those most difficult of life's challenges but to enrich your times of daily fellowship as well, try increasing your earthly impact by living One Foot in Heaven - every day. The Abundance of Jabez By : Rob Marshall Are you open to God's abundance? The prayer of Jabez, and other verses in the Bible, give us a clear picture of what abundance really means and how to access it. Perseverance - The Key To Answered Prayer By : Rob Marshall If all things are possible for those who believe, then why do we struggle so much with our faith? The answer may be that we haven't allowed God to really work on it. Wisdom: the Power of God By : ann777 The Word of God is powerful. It needs no explanation, defense, or superior mental power. Mourning Turned to Joy By : ann777 There is someone who can heal your sadness and turn it into joy! Consider the Secret of the Eagle's Power By : ann777 Can you identify with the eagle? Is this a spiritual picture of you? Why do we have to go through life and live on earth? Why can't we just be with God? By : ihowards I believe it is the broad experience away from God. To know what it is to be out of His presence and what things are without Him. It's like learning the hard way. The problem is we can walk with Him now while we are on the earth and experience His presence through His spirit. Why Do We Need A Savior? By : ihowards In creation, God made man in his own image and gave him dominion over the earth realm, having a kingdom as he himself had a kingdom called Heaven. He formed the figure of man from the dust of the Earth and breathed his own life into him. Thus he made a friend that he could relate to, talk and walk with. However, the man turned his kingdom over to the enemy, called Satan or Lucifer. Satan was the enemy of God, having rebelled against God's authority, and desired to destroy God's Creation. So God Relax And Learn The Power Of Meditation By : Spencer Hunt A lot of think of meditation as some guy sitting on a pillow, legs crossed, eyes closed, humming. However, meditation can be so much more meaningful, and it really does serve a purpose when done right. Making an attractive church website By : IC When building a successful church website it is imperative to know the basic steps of online networking and design. A couple of basic questions that arise when planning church websites are: He Shall Neither Slumber Nor Sleep By : ann777 Whether you need instant wisdom or just a shoulder to cry on, there really is someone who never sleeps, and is waiting for you with open arms at any time of the day or night. Are the Ten Commandments Relevant today? By : Debra Lohrere Discusses whether or not the Bible teaches that the Ten Commandments are no longer required. Does Jesus want us to keep all of the Ten Commandments? By : Debra Lohrere Discusses what Jesus taught about the Ten Commandments and the Sabbath. How to Escape the Destruction: Part 1 of 3 By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen The 124,000 prophets came to this world and brought the explanations that were given to them by God, the Lord Almighty’s divine words of grace. They taught about the creation, this world, and the hereafter (awwal, dunya, and akhirah). Some people accepted these teaching and some did not.... You say Pascha and I say Easter By : Chloe Matthews Building new traditions It Is No Secret What God Can Do! By : ann777 He has promised to bless you so much in all things that the blessings won't just follow you, but overtake you! Time and Space - Which Runs Out First By : Rev Michael Bresciani Other than in the Star Trek series that divides space into neat little quadrants no one knows where space actually ends. More correctly no one knows if space ends. But we are sure thanks to science that time does end. What does this mean? Well and Truly Loved! By : ann777 Do you know that God loves you? Noah Constructed an Ark, by Faith By : ramonj Quit often, our Lord requires His followers to engage in assignments that seem to make no sense at all. Perhaps, it is a problem that we have never dealt with before. Perhaps, it is training for a problem that we have never come across before. One of the most profound examples from such categories was by faith, Noah built the ark. Twelve good reasons why one should study and learn Islam from the AICP / Habashis: By : Ashwin Twelve good reasons why one should study and learn Islam from the AICP / Habashis: How to Make Predictions Come to Pass By : ann777 What are you saying about yourself? Are you speaking His blessings over your life? Touch Not My Anointed! By : ann777 Is the anointing of God on your life? How do we reconcile God, Jesus and the Holy spirit? By : Debbie Pettitt When you’re a new believer (or even a non-believer), it’s often difficult to understand how God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit can all be one. This is how I reconcile the Trinity for myself. I hope the explanation will help you understand. There is the Godhead (which we know as God). The Godhead, however, has three distinct personalities, if you would, each with it’s own purpose. I'm So Hurt! Why Should I Forgive? By : ann777 Lives are shattered in an instant. Your loved one may be killed or maimed for life and the perpetrator is unrepentant. Yet, you are called to forgive! The first thoughts that may come to mind are: 'why should I forgive this person for such a horrible, willful act of violence!' As You Give, So You Will Receive By : ann777 "Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give unto your bosom." How Strong Would You Like to Be? By : ann777 No matter whether you're confronted with a physical goliath or an important moral decision which could affect the rest of your life and that of your family, you need to be strong. The Most Protective Covering By : ann777 Protection is possibly the world’s most dire need. People today are living in fear of environmental disasters, terrorist plots, wars and plagues. How can our governments fully protect everyone? We are in the end-times before Jesus’ second coming. The Bible is full of prophesies describing the events You Can Know for Yourself Jesus Christ Is Alive Today! By : Patricia Wagner Have you ever wondered about the resurrection of Christ and perhaps thought it was a myth or legend? Read revealing proofs showing that the most stupendous event in human history really happened! Kabbalah: In Search Of The Revelations Of Elijah By : Gersiane De Brito Morten St. George's theory that Nostradamus' book of prophecies conceals a translation of forty-two excerpts from the Revelations of Elijah.
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