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Blending the Jesse Tree and Advent Wreath By : Elizabeth Guide The Jesse Tree and Advent wreath are two very common items Christians have used to mark four week period before Christmas called Advent or the six period that was known as Celtic Advent In the modern time Advent has become a great way to stay focused on Christ and helping families overcome the commercial hurdles that Christmas represent Three Steps To Christian Maturity By : Mike Fletcher A recent medical study reveals just how difficult change is for people Roughly 600,000 people have heart bypasses a year in America Young Evangelists Making A Difference In Ethiopia! By : Peter Hansen The Danish Evangelist Peter Capili Hansen and his wife have recently been in Ethiopia They went around to different churches and conferences in Addis Adaba, Nazareth and Shashemene for 35 days having powerful evangelistic healing services Overcoming Blocks and Hindrances to Hearing God’s Voice - Part 2: “Fine Tuning Our Hearts” By : Joshua Virkler In the first part of this two part article, I wrote about overcoming hindrances to hearing God’s voice by drawing near to God in an approach based off of the tabernacle experience 1 You Can’t Out-Give God By : Lynn Powers After nearly five years of trying and two miscarriages, I was pregnant Our entire family was elated Our Evolution And The Deeksha Oneness Blessing By : Chava LeBarton There is a new phenomenon moving throughout the world on nearly every continent known as Oneness Deeksha or Oneness Blessing It is a transfer of energy that pierces through the veils and illusions of the mind, bringing about deep stillness and peace Physical Reality and Our Knowledge By : Sarah Martin We have decided that knowledge of the physical world is just the tested propositions achieved by the intelligent use of the data of observation These propositions are referred to the physical world as their object of judgment My Experience of Jainism, A Truly Fascinating and Inspiring Religion Worth Understanding! By : Nirjara Rustom It all started with me being assigned the task of interviewing some web designers for employment in our organization One of the bio data was of Pradeep Shah The Case Against Spirituality By : Kurt Hartman You can't turn on a television, read a magazine, or listen to a celebrity interview these days, without hearing it Overcoming Blocks and Hindrances to Hearing God’s Voice - Part 1: “Drawing Near to God” By : Joshua Virkler For most of us in a 20th-century rational culture, the greatest miracle of all is to learn to hear God's voice, clearly, plainly, and on an ongoing daily basis Christians often debate whether this is even possible Buddhist Meditation in a Modern World By : Sandr Dorrian Buddhist meditation requires a strong discipline, commitment, and a will to block out all the distractions of everyday life When the person is totally and utterly at peace form their surroundings nirvana can be achieved How to Pray to Jesus By : Nathan Martyn If you are new to the Christian faith, you may be unsure about just how to pray to Jesus The first thing you need to understand is the God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are one person in the trinity Online Resources For Christians By : Nathan Martyn The age of technology has brought many wonderful resources right into our homes Today you can shop, hunt for a job or chat with friends without ever having to leave the house Ask For Help If You Need It - Guardian Angels Are Here to Help By : Gen Wright Think about the last time you had a problem and you prayed to God for help. Perhaps it was difficulty with your career, your family, your health, and other areas. Book Review: Stories of a Recovering Fundamentalist – Understanding and Responding to Christian Absolutism by James C. Alexander By : Simon Barrett I have to admit that I was a little leery about this book, as a result it sat on the bottom of my pile Problem was, eventually the pile dwindled, and only Stories Of A Recovering Fundamentalist remained The Process of Healing With Guardian Angel Energy By : Gen Wright In our busy schedules and everyday lives, we sometimes neglect our health and spiritual well being. This is sometimes inevitable. A Quick Introduction to Angel Chi Art By : Gen Wright An angel exists in the spiritual realm. Not everybody sees them but psychics and highly sensitive or religious people often claim that they exist. Need Spiritual Support in This Tough Economy? It’s Closer Than You Think! By : Stuart Migdon The US You Can Hear God’s Voice! By : Joshua Virkler The age in which we live is so married to rationalism and cognitive, analytical thought that we almost mock when we hear of one actually claiming to be able to hear the voice of God However, we do not scoff, for several reasons How to Become a Christian By : Nathan Martyn Converting to Christianity is much more than embracing a new religion It is all about coming into a personal relationship with God, the Holy Father and Creator of all things, through his only son, Jesus Christ The Story of Kabirus (Synopsis): The Computer Entity Who Played God By : Dilip Dahanukar Sheila Madison, learnt to be a good Samaritan from childhood She studied social science, theology and computer programming at the Columbia University in New York Spiritual Anchoring in Times of Difficulty By : Julie Redstone There is a great need for spiritual anchoring in times of turbulence and change Anchoring in a deeper truth helps us to weather the currents of emotion that pass through us due either to external events that we experience directly, or to taking in the reactions of others to these events Religious Jewelry By : Jayne Waldorf I am not about to start discussing religion in this article I think that beliefs are a personal matter Christian Sex Beliefs - What's Right, What's Wrong? By : Chess Mcdoogle There are many different Christian sex beliefs which people will claim to be right and wrong The problem is, there are some who believe one particular practice is wrong, while another group will find the practice perfectly acceptable A Perspective on the History of Mormon Fundamentalism By : Susanna Barlow Organized religion and the standards of marriage have been intertwined for centuries but in the early Roman period the Catholic Church eliminated other forms of marriage and established monogamy as the appropriate marital relationship As Christianity took root in Europe so did monogamy and other forms of marital relationships receded to the fringes of societies Individuality and Freedom By : Susanna Barlow Mormon fundamentalism is decidedly hierarchal as are many organized religions but in the case of Mormon fundamentalism there are also the factors of polygamy and patriarchy which are not merely cultural elements but are actual tenets or requirements in order to receive salvation There is much dysfunction and mismanagement of power because of the lack of democracy in these groups The Art of Making Peace in Jewish and Zen Practice By : Brenda Shoshanna Today we are living in a world where conflict is raging out of control and all are seeking ways of making peace, resolving conflict in the world, their families and personal relationships The practices of both Judaism and Zen, have time tested practices which lead us to become balanced, positive and clear, no matter what is going on How Brokenness Can Lead You to Your True Purpose in Life By : Christopher Beard Have you ever found yourself putting great dependence on some area of your life or confidence in yourself Maybe an area that you take great pride in, your education, your career, your possessions, your wealth, your good looks, your achievements , athletic ability, you communication skills, your intelligence, your status at work or among your friends or simply the independent pursuit of such things are the total focus or top priority in your life The Ethical Rulings Of Drinking In The Bible By : Sarah Martin While some sections of the Bible are designed to give a historical perspective of drinking, and others use drinking to help illustrate a point, there are some places in the Bible that specifically deal with the ethics of drinking One of these that stand out is Proverbs 31: 29-35 The Kind of Wine in the Bible By : Sarah Martin If there is no question as to what the Bible says about wine and drunkenness, it leaves you to wonder just what sort of wine this is There is no doubt that it is alcoholic, though it was probably much less so than a strong drink we know today How To Write Great Funeral Speeches By : Gen Wright There are many reasons why even the most accomplished writers find writing funeral speeches difficult. For one, it is not everyday that a writer is given the responsibility to write a funeral speech. So there is no previous experience to draw upon. How To Write An Inspirational Eulogy For A Mother By : Gen Wright Are you given the honorable task of writing an eulogy for a mother? If you are, perhaps you may find the tips in this article useful. Quick Tips On Writing An Eulogy For A Father By : Gen Wright Question: Who is the best person to write an eulogy for a father? The eldest child in the family? Perhaps. It is both an honor and a great responsibility to write an eulogy for a father. Eulogy Examples to Help You Prepare By : Roberto Garabelli How to Use Eulogy Examples to Help You in the Writing Process Angels on Every Side By : Jason Powers In a world that we live in today can be a very dangerous place with terrorism, natural disasters and human hatred at an all time high as never seen before in history We as God’s people must understand the reality of God’s Angels Tears in Heaven By : Jason Powers Ever day in America an unborn child dies due to this murdering behavior called abortion Will it ever stop; will the killing of unborn babies ever cease Who is the Holy Spirit? By : Jason Powers Who is the Holy Spirit, a question that has been asked by many through the centuries The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus Christ; He is the Third Person of the Trinity What Does the Holy Spirit Do for the Church? By : Jason Powers The first thing to realize is that the Holy Spirit is a person; a person who is here for the church of Jesus Christ He has many areas that He helps the church in The Great Disappearance By : Jason Powers It seems that as every day passes by the world is getting darker and the people are getting wickeder Natural disasters seem to be increasing like never seen before in history Spiritualizing the Body By : Julie Redstone Many people today who have some knowledge concerning the identity of the soul and the passage of human beings through multiple lifetimes of experience, also have an understanding that ‘karma’ is what we carry from one lifetime to another as unhealed portions of ourselves Sometimes these unhealed portions show up in emotional difficulties or mental preoccupations Refer To Eulogy Examples For Writing The Perfect Eulogy By : Gen Wright Writing a great eulogy may be a very challenging task, even for the most prolific of writers. That is because unlike most other writing tasks, a eulogy is not about grammar or spelling Two Wings of a Bird: The Practice of Judaism and Zen By : Brenda Shoshanna Today a great spiritual hunger is surfacing as many seek comfort, support, and meaning in a world that has spun out of control Yet, times of loneliness, confusion, fear, or separation come for a powerful reason—so we can stop our usual way of being and discover where true strength, connection, and understanding lie The Secret Place By : Jason Powers Have you ever dreamed of a place of total protection, provision and fulfillment Well if you have I have wonderful news for you Emotional Healing Through Gods Power By : Jason Powers Experience God’s Grace and Mercy When You Give Your Personal Best to Him Perhaps the first and foremost problem that stunts the spiritual growth for many a new Christian is the false analysis of the personal best Online Psychics – Are They For Real? By : Gen Wright The whole idea of having some psychic abilities is something a lot of us are in awe of. It is certainly believed that being able to read someone’s future would the reader an unbelievable power over the others. To be very honest, if you are aware that you possess some psychic abilities then you must protect it in all cases. Does a Love Spell Really Work? By : Gen Wright Love spells are cast with the intention of providing a paranormal solution to all your love difficulties and evils. There are loads of different love spells for different purposes. There can be simple spells for attracting your lover or intricate ones that involve a lot of convoluted ceremonies, charms and magic spells. A Review on Psychic Reading by Phone By : Gen Wright Each one of us comes across questions and circumstances in life that are far greater than ourselves. Such questions need some supernatural help in order to guide our personal abilities. These are the times when we turn to a psychic for help. A lot of come across elaborated TV commercials about how a psychic can help us in the most difficult of out situations or stumbled on some flyers that talk about the abilities of a certain psychic. Gods Mercy By : Jason Powers God has long since been an issue to be argued Most feel that God is the go to person to seek advice, faith and an overall understanding of why we are here on earth Spiritual Healing By : Jason Powers For thousands of years, human beings have seeked the advice of their elders or wise folk for a type of illness no medicine can cure Emotional pain and depression are some of the worst times of a person’s life, but they are not beyond cure Gods Grace By : Jason Powers Remembering God’s mercy and grace isn’t always the easiest thing to do Sometimes, the negative worldly issues can lead to discord within your spiritual relationship with the Lord What Psychic Reading Is And What It Is Not By : Gen Wright If you are new to psychic readings, chances are, you will not know what to expect from the readings. This article will help set your expectations. Tarot Cards Readings From Psychics By : Gen Wright A psychic reading can be a very interesting and exciting experience. And you get the most out of a reading when you get advice that will truly help you with your problems. Sunday School Lessons and Morals By : Christy Smith With the complexity that our world has nowadays, most of us tend to become worldlier and preoccupied with material possessions... Angry at God By : Jason Powers There are too many dear people who have been angry at God for the terrible things that have taken place in their lives; a lost loved one, layoff at work or some other tragedy that hit unexpectedly A lady lost her young son, being grieved because of the lost she was wrestling with the thoughts in her head, “why would God do this or allow it to happen” she would ask her self Encouragement For You By : Jason Powers What is life Life is a journey that all must take; young and old, rich and poor Christianainty Vs Religion By : Jason Powers What does it mean to be a Christian Is it just joining some church or a club called religion The Rapture is Near By : Jason Powers A mysterious day that millions are waiting for; when Jesus Christ will call His people to be with Him in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18); a day that will be so glorious and wonderful that the mind can’t comprehend This event is so misunderstood in the body of Christ that the church is split over the topic, “RAPTURED” Think You Can’t Achieve Happiness By Being Obedient To God? Think Again By : Stuart Migdon American society values control over almost everything We want to control things at work, things at home, our finances, our weight, our careers, and our relationships Celtic Advent Blends Cultures By : Elizabeth Guide Celtic Advent in the pre Nicene church, early Christianity that pre-dates the Nicene Creed, the roadmap of what Christians, Catholic and Protestants believe was very different than what we celebrate in the modern time Meditation For Children By : Julie Redstone All parents and educators know how open children can be to new learning and how receptive when interested We also know how responsible we must be with respect to what we teach our children and allow them to absorb Buddhist Meditation By : Jane Michael While most religions in the world have some form of meditation as a core practice (be it Christian monasticism or Islamic daily prayer), none have made it so central a tenet as Buddhism has As such, there are many variations in the practice and goals of meditation within Buddhism What Happens When a Fundamentalist Quits? By : James C. Alexander, Ph.D. In the holiday movie, White Christmas, Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are faced with the terrible downturn in fortunes experienced by their former commanding officer from the European theater in World War II The general, a well beloved man, has retired after the war to a small inn located in Vermont Why it is Difficult to Reason With Fundamentalists By : James C. Alexander, Ph.D. It is difficult to reason with fundamentalists In fact, it is virtually impossible Shepherds and the Nativity By : Katie Shepherds When people think of the Nativity, the Holy Family and the three Wise Men are often thought of Also, the angel who announced Jesus’ birth The Road to Fundamentalism By : James C. Alexander, Ph.D. What is the road, the path that leads to fundamentalism The traditional answer associates fundamentalism with poverty, low educational attainment, and low socioeconomic status in general Learn the History of Jesus Christ By : Daniel Millions All throughout the Old Testament are various prophecies detailing the coming of the Messiah The biblical text are numerous and telling of the life of the Lord Analysis and History of Jesus Christ By : Daniel Millions Jesus Christ is the most influential figure in all of history Whether or not Christ really was the son of God, his impact on society has been more monumental than any other character Social Events For Christian Singles By : Daniel Millions When you are single and Christian, you want to meet someone who shares your religious beliefs It is important to meet someone that has similar values and moral code Benefits of Christian Social Networking By : Daniel Millions Traditional social networking websites like MySpace and Facebook are fine decisions for those who want to get in to the social networking scene They have tens of millions of members and are constantly growing at a rapid pace Add Daily Bible Study to Your Life By : Daniel Millions Many people have studied the Bible It is considered one of the most ancient and respected books on earth Who is God and What Are His Characteristics By : Daniel Millions The topic of God is one of the most controversial and, for many people, important of our time Whether or not one believes in God, nobody can deny the immense power that the subject has over the world Ten Signs That You Might be a Fundamentalist By : James C. Alexander, Ph.D. Presently, fundamentalism is a hot topic Many folks have been astonished at the level of evil perpetrated by Islamic fundamentalists, the most notable example being the events of 9/11 Church Chairs a Long Due Makeover By : Seomul Evans A few centuries ago, in the 1600’s you may not have been likely to find chairs in all churches If you did find seating, chances are good it would not have been in good shape because money was not readily available and churches often had their congregation stand rather than sit Church Pews a Historical Perspective By : Seomul Evans Picture this scenario It is about 8:00 am on a Sunday morning and you have stumbled out of bed knowing that it is your responsibility to wake up your other family members, feed them breakfast, and get them dressed in their “Sunday best How to Choose the Best Furniture For Your Church By : Seomul Evans Church furnishing can create the atmosphere you desire the most in your particular house of worship Carefully choosing what will work best for you and your congregation can make your church comfortable and homey, fancy and ornate, or any combination of the two Are All Fundamentalists Extremists? By : James C. Alexander, Ph.D. In this article, we wish to explore the nature of two words, fundamentalism, and extremism What connotation do we arrive at when we hear these words Are the Terms "Fundamentalism" And "Cult" Equivalent Terms? By : James C. Alexander, Ph.D. In my mind, the term "cult" is an ugly word It acquires that connotation by its usage You Don't Have a Soul By : Kevin Forrester What would you do if you were told that you don't have a soul What if you were told that you must develop your soul in order for you to live on past this life Palm Sunday's Tradition Traverse Many Cultures By : Elizabeth Guide Palm Sunday is the last Sunday of Lent It is always the start of Holy Week and the last Sunday of Lent How Do You Become Catholic By : Elizabeth Guide How does a person become Catholic The short answer is to contact the local Catholic Church in their community and ask to speak with the RCIA director or the Adult Education Dept Evolution Vs. Creationism By : John Schlismann The idea that evolution (macro evolution) is anti-God or anti Christian is a falsity too often purported by the creationist movement Evolution is soundly grounded by science and is accepted by many mainstream Christian faiths most notably the largest and oldest Christian denomination the Roman Catholic Church Reincarnation Stories By : Richard Salva The best reincarnation stories not only entertain us, but offer examples of how reincarnation may impact our own lives, and keys to see our own past-life influences Here is a reincarnation story that does all three Advent Tradition Circles Around a Wreath By : Elizabeth Guide If you ask any Catholic, they will tell you the season of Advent is a period of penance and preparing their heart for the coming of the Baby Jesus But although not part of the Holy See’s opinion on Advent, the advent wreath, advent season and the family activities helps families stay focused on the real meaning of the season, Jesus, and not the commercialism Christmas has become Celtic Advent Wreaths Help Keep Irish Family Traditions By : Elizabeth Guide A Celtic Advent Wreath may be one that uses tradition advent candles or some use dark and light green tapers in place of the purple and pink The Celtic Advent and the Easter Orthodox Advent or Nativity fast last for 40 days and starts mid November but most Advent wreaths have a maximum of 5 candles Look to the Mountains By : Eric Kampmann What is a Trail Thought To me it is what happens when you venture outside on a clear, cold winter night and gaze into the heavens Biblical Wisdom Defined By : Eric Kampmann We often think of wisdom in the abstract — as if it represents a human philosophy, constructed by the hands of men, with only a theoretical application to everyday life But according to scripture, wisdom pre-existed the creation of the world and comes from the heart of God Bankrupt in Bridgeport By : Eric Kampmann In the preface to Trail Thoughts, I describe my early life of career building as a pursuit of the youthful dreams common in those times: "…I was drawn to Manhattan because of its magnetic energy, its endless promise and its aura of mystery" But while the initial trajectory of my life there seemed to be rising to the upper reaches of success, the reality was just the reverse Jesse Tree and Advent By : Elizabeth Guide Jesse Tree and Advent are tied together where as the Jesse Tree has biblical root Some parishes defer the use of a Christmas tree to a Jesse Tree in the Altar or sanctuary area How I Came to My 'Jonah Moment' By : Eric Kampmann As a young man, I was drawn to Manhattan because of its magnetic energy, its endless promise and its aura of mystery To me, Manhattan was an imaginary city of glittering majesty, the city described by Fitzgerald as a place that has all the "…wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world The Unbearable Darkness of Being Without God By : Eric Kampmann The news is not good A Governor of a large state throws everything away for a few hours of hidden pleasure with an expensive prostitute Nothing Gold Can Stay By : Eric Kampmann Our culture is obsessed with the acquisition of material goods and worldly status However, in the race to attain these temporal things, people forget to pursue spiritual riches The Rejection of Truth By : Micahyah Hawkins This generation is a generation of “doubters and disbelievers”. We are rejectors of truth. We weren’t always this way. The Priests - Their Story By : Peter Ruppert From time to time, music seems to take a decided style change, with listeners demanding music that allows them to get back to the basics This certainly seems to be the case now as three priests have recently signed a recording deal with music legend Sony BMG The Nicene Creed By : John Schlismann “We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, of all that is, seen and unseen We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father The King By : Cliff Sanders Who comes to mind when you hear the words “the king” Some may think of Elvis or perhaps Henry VIII or King Arthur Stop Worrying and Start Feeling Good Again! By : Verona Raymond Does it sometimes seem like you can’t go on anymore with all the stressful things in your life Rest assured, help is always there with you 7 Step "Tongue-in-Cheek" Guide to Never Having an Experience of God By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Are you one of those people who secretly wish you believed in God Or are you one of those people who believe in God in an abstract way rather than a personal way Does God Heal Those Who Pray or Do We Heal Ourselves? By : David E. Comings, M.D. We have all heard stories of how people who were afflicted with serious diseases prayed to God and were healed Despite the fact that many times prayer does not help, in those cases where it was effective this strengthens the faith of those who prayed and further seals their belief that God exists Do Atheists Have to be Anti-Faith or Anti-Religion? By : David E. Comings, M.D. Since the religious terrorism of 9/11 a number of books have appeared by atheists that are staunchly anti-faith and anti-religion, placing many of the evils of modern society at the feet of religion These include Richard Dawkin's The God Delusion, Sam Harris' The End of Faith, Daniel Dennet's Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon, and Christopher Hitchens' God is Not Great The Night Battles and Friulian Society By : John Schlismann Friulian society was one of superstition, a rural society in which the old traditions, many of them pre-Christian traditions died hard and were completely foreign to the non-Friulian inquisitors Many of the people in the society were uneducated and sought to explain hard times they encountered through supernatural means, such as witches and the benandanti Ave Maria By : Peter Ruppert Over the years, the hymn Ave Maria has been set to music numerous times The most famous of those was composed by Franz Schubert A Vision Check With Jesus By : Mike Fletcher Jesus is all about vision In John 14:6, one of His classic "I am" statements Jesus said, "I am the way Looking at the Importance of Songs in Worship By : Peter Ruppert Historically, songs and music have always been an important part of the idea of worship Perhaps the reason for this is the ease which songs and music provide in expressing worship Is Morality a God Given or an Inborn Trait? By : David E. Comings, M.D. The idea that man needs God to tell us how to behave morally, to be kind and thoughtful toward our fellow man, to aid others without any promise of benefit to ourselves, is a central tenet of most of the major religions To emphasize the point, we are told that if we do not obey God's Moral Law we will spend an eternity in hell while if we do obey the Moral Law we will spend an eternity of bliss in heaven Patron Saint Medals Are an Expression of Faith By : Elizabeth Guide In the shape of a coin, religious medals are very common part of the Catholic persona and many Catholics own or often wear these items on chains around their neck The history of practice of wearing religious medals dates back to the early days of the church Is There a Simple Solution to the Problem of Why God Allows Evil to Occur? By : David E. Comings, M.D. One of the most difficult questions for priests, ministers, and theologians to answer is – Why does a kind, compassionate, personal God that answers prayers and looks out for our personal welfare, allow so much evil to occur in the world This is often called "the problem of evil The Art of Being Present - Part II By : Julie Redstone To truly be present, we need to be available to the moment with our whole self This requires not only an act of attention but also an act of integration so that we are drawing upon all parts of ourselves to 'be with' another The Earth Purifies - Earth Changes, Flooding, And Extreme Weather Patterns By : Julie Redstone It may be difficult for us to imagine how the earth which appears to us to be a solid mass of complexly interrelated parts, can have an intentionality to purify and can be undergoing a process we normally associate with human beings on a spiritual path And even if it is true of the planetary body, we may well wonder how this happens and how it can affect weather patterns Did Man Create God? By : David E. Comings, M.D. In an era when politicians must prove they are religious to get elected and the proclamations of their ministers can get them into trouble, when schools are urged to teach creationism, when presidents and main stream movies proclaim the virtues of Intelligent Design, when fundamentalists want to destroy Western civilization in the name of religion, and when ninety-five percent of the people in the world believe that God created man, we need to ask the question, do they have it all backward - Did Man Create God You Can't Please Everybody By : Daryl Daughtry There was once a man and his son going with their Donkey to the market As they were walking along by its side a neighbor man passed them and said: “You fools, what is a Donkey for but to ride on Did the Origin of Life on Earth Require God's Help? By : David E. Comings, M.D. The evolution of all life on earth from a single primitive life form is straight forward and fairly easy to understand on the basis of Darwinian principles of mutation and natural selection However, the question of where the first primitive life form came from is not so easy Are You Wondering What the Meaning of Life Is? By : Gabriel Adams What is the meaning of life And is there just one meaning or many Is There Life on Mars? By : Rob VandeWeghe Are we alone in the universe or is there life on other planets And perhaps even as close our next door neighbor, the planet Mars Angels And Guardian Angels By : Deby Angels Angels are messengers of the Lord and are spoken of in Hebrews as “ministering spirits” Houston Pastor Pens First Book By : Todd A. Smith We have all been at a crossroad at some time in our life Whether it is the death of loved one, losing a job, or a natural disaster, we have all come to a point in our life when we feel that we cannot go on, and the struggles of life are simply too much to bear Spirituality - The Truth About Fairies- Are Fairies Real? By : Lyn Nichols Fairies are Nature Angels, the lowest manifestation within the Angelic Hierarchy They, along with Nereids, Gnomes, Salamanders, Undines and Elves make up the Elementals Kundalini Energy And Spiritual Enlightenment By : Lyn Nichols The Kundalini Energy is the basic evolutionary force in every individual It’s purpose is to drive us to reach for enlightenment Spirituality - Our Divine Psychic Gifts- Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Clairsentience By : Lyn Nichols A Psychic is a person who has the ability to communicate, in a variety of ways, with the Spirit World When we come into this earthly world as babies we all possess these abilities, but as we grow and are gradually re-programmed with other people’s beliefs, slowly these gifts disappear and by the age of12 most of us have forgotten that we possess these amazing abilities Spiritual Beings - The Angels, Archangels & Elementals By : Lyn Nichols Angels are beings of light who have chosen to undertake their learning purely on the spiritual plane They bring forth messages from the Creator to help us remember who we are, that we too are spiritual beings even though we have chosen to take on physical form Spirituality - Beginning Your Spiritual Journey By : Lyn Nichols Have you ever wondered what this thing we call 'life' was really all about Have you ever had the knowing that there was something more than meets the eye, but no idea what that was, or how to find out what it was Saint Vincent Depaul An Example Of Charity By : Elizabeth Guide Vincent de Paul, The saint of charitable societies, was born in Pouy, Gascony, France around 1580 His parents Jean de Paul and Bertrande de Moras were farmers who raised four sons and two daughters Catechism Gives Blueprint To Catholics By : Elizabeth Guide The word catechism as a variety of meanings however the most accepted one comes from Greek and means to Echo In this application it is a way to echo or repeat the tenants of the Catholic Church Conspiracy Theories From A Biblical Perspective By : Duane Miller Introduction Recently I have had a discussion online over the idea of various conspiracy theories that are floating around on the internet The particular theory that came my way basically states that the United States is no longer the United States, and that there are plans to mass imprison people who do not follow along with the U Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit By : Elizabeth Guide One of the major aspects of the Sacrament of Confirmation are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit that are bestowed on the candidate when they are sealed with the Holy Spirit The candidate when participating in Confirmation accepts that their mission is to be witnesses of Jesus in their families and communities Fruits Of The Spirit By : Elizabeth Guide After a candidate received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and he receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the Church teaches that these gifts bear fruits, the Fruits of the Spirits These fruits are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control and Chastiy Penance Must Precent First Communion By : Elizabeth Guide As children prepare for their First Communion, the church clearly also states that the child must have also celebrated their first Confession, or first penance prior to receiving their first Eucharist The Magisterium is very clear on that however, even though this was all outlined in 1977, there are still some dissenting opinions A Look At The Eucharistic Pray By : Elizabeth Guide There are many facets to the Eucharist prayer But it is truly the heart of the church and something that should be explained to each child receiving their first communion The Path To Sainthood By : Elizabeth Guide The Catholic church has people who are designated Saints So what does that mean The New Reality Of Energy By : Julie Redstone We have tended to think of matter as solid and of thoughts and feelings as invisible and insubstantial More like air than like anything physical The Art Of Being Present By : Julie Redstone There is an awakeness that comes from a clear mind, unobscured by wandering thoughts and preoccupations, and there is an awakeness that comes from a clear heart, willing to engage with life as gift and as an ever-unfolding revelation of the purpose of Creation Such an awakened heart cannot respond indifferently to life because it sees the outstretched hand of the Creator at every turn and in every particle of experience Heavenly Angels By : Joe Willmeth Angels From the Bible No figures in the Bible are as wonderful as the Christmas angels History Of The Holy Cross By : Katie The cross is a sacred emblem of the Christian faith It has a deep and sacred meaning for the Christian world Overview Of First Communion By : Elizabeth Guide On the night he was betrayed, Jesus took time to spend with his apostles for the Passover meal During this time with them he, revealed the Sacrament of Communion which he told each of us to do in memory of him Palm Sunday Around The Globe By : Elizabeth Guide Palm Sunday is Christian observance which is celebrated around the world, though many Christian denominations In 1970 the Roman Catholic Church changed the formal name of Palm Sunday to Passion Sunday, from the Second Sunday of the Passion Easter Sunday By : Elizabeth Guide Easter Sunday is the most important day in all of Christianity It is the cornerstone of all Christ-based churches because it is the celebration of the day that Jesus concord death and rose from the death Real Presence In Eucharist By : Elizabeth Guide The Catholic Church, since its inception, has always believed in the Real Presence of Jesus in the form o the Eucharist As a child celebrates their first communion, they too are about to take part in this honored tradition Christian Counseling Course Is Worth The Time By : Mary Swanson Christian Counseling Christian counseling has to be a calling If you feel you are called into this field or this type of ministry it is recommended you enroll in some Christian counseling courses Who Else Needs To Keep The Kids Entertained? By : Tom Broadbridge Children and grownups all over the world are enthralled and captivated by the challenges and exploits of inspiring heroes, children, people, kings that are faithfully brought to life through the power and creativity of animation So, is the idea of an Animated Kid's Bible so far fetched Fasting Without Prayer Is Just A Diet By : Lynn Powers True biblical fasting requires prayer You can pray without fasting but you can’t fast -God’s way – without prayer How To Effortlessly Raise Funds For Your Church By : Todd I. Nelson Most churches and religious organizations depend on the collection plates every Sunday to provide the majority of the funding needed to keep the church alive After all, there are a lot of expenses when it comes to running a church Coming Together In The Light By : Julie Redstone The oneness that is shared by all of life can be perceived on many levels – in the whisper of a beloved, in the smile of a child, in the fragrance of a flower, in the graceful dance of a leaf as it falls from a tree – all of these gestures of life can touch the heart and cause it to embrace life in its fullness, to experience something of the mystery of connection that resides within all living things How Easter Day Is Selected By : Elizabeth Guide As I look at the temperature seeing its 36 degrees in my old NJ neighborhood I noticed that Easter 2008 is the earliest that I can remember, although I do remember an Easter snowstorm when I was a small child in the 60s The Rosary And Penance By : Elizabeth Guide The Blessed Mother appeared to three children in Fatima in 1917 Our Lady made three requests one of which was penance When Politically Correct Becomes Incorrect By : Todd A. Smith Doesn’t it seem that everything in the world revolves around being politically correct From religious views to moral values, some people teach others to bite their tongues when it comes to their convictions and beliefs What Is Spiritual Purification? By : Julie Redstone Spiritual purification is not an intellectual process, but one that is initiated by the creative power of light - the very force of Creation that was manifested at the beginning of time and that furthers Divine intention throughout time Spiritual light travels across all dimensions of reality, both physical and non-physical, affecting one's body as well as one's consciousness What Is A Pyx By : Elizabeth Guide As the Eucharist Ministers to the sick approach the altar they each have their Pyx to carry the Eucharist to the sick or homebound of the parish But what is a pyx and why does it have such a funny name History Of The RCIA By : Elizabeth Guide RCIA The return of the Catechumenate When trying to put together a solid timeline of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), you have to go back to the early church at the point when the 12 Apostles were in charge of it, directly They would go though the towns and countries spreading the Good News and would come upon small communities where individuals would come together in small groups and study the works of Jesus The Liturgical Calendar By : Elizabeth Guide Though each calendar year there are seasons in which the church enters Just like summer, winter and fall, the church also has seasons RCIA Process Is A Call For Conversion To All By : Elizabeth Guide The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or RCIA is something you may see advertised in your parish bulletin but not really know something about You may be asked to be a sponsor but not really know what it means or if you can even participate in the process Halloween Costumes For Kids Of The Christian Faith That Are Appropriate By : Paul Hulse If you are a devout Christian, you want to keep your kids away from any negative influences during Halloween Witches and devils are very inappropriate for young Christian kids, and the theme of Halloween itself is too pagan for your children to celebrate
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