Creating heavenly wealth
What is unseen is of greater substance than what is seen. What is easy to see, touch, taste, and smell, is inferior to what is spiritually discerned. In the same …
You might be Egotistical if You Lack Empathy
Human ego, and the importance it plays in your life, have been a constant debate since Freud introduced the world to his psychoanalytic theories in the early 20th century. Freud …
The benefits of a world with Jesus
Are organized religions good for the world? This is not an easy question to answer. At some point practitioners of all religions do bad things such as acts of social …
Science Versus Religion
There are countless arguments over whether the modern world should follow science or religion, of course in such an intimate subject people inevitably become extremely passionate over the debate. However, …
Ancient near Eastern Religions
With over 30 separate cultures packed within a few narrow agricultural bands, the ancient Near East of the Bronze and early Iron Age is an incredibly rich depository of culture …
Psychic Protection Pyschic Development
Developing your own Psychic Protection Methods You may well have heard horror’ stories about people ‘inviting spirit in’ or dabbling with the ‘occult’ only to suffer dire consequences. In such …
Judaism Yom Kippur Explained
ATONEMENT Beginning at sunset on Tishri 9 and lasting until three stars appear after Tishri 10, Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. This day is known …
The Importance of mosques for the Muslim community
A mosque is the center of religious observance for the Muslims. The word mosque literally means a place of prayer or worship. In Arabic, it is called masjid. This word …
What is Hare Krishna?
What is the Philosophy of the Hare Krishna Movement? The Hare Krishna Movement or The Hare Krishnas are followers of a Bengali spiritual leader, AC Bhaktivedanta Srila Prabhupada, who came …
A lesson on biblical tithing
Since the first church was started, there have been arguments about the topic of giving tithes to the church. Tithe simply means increase. One argues that tithes are given based …
Zen Koan Case of Hui Chaos Question
Case: A traveling monk, Hui Ch’ao, asked Master Fa Yen, “What is Buddha?” Master Fa Yen caused Hui Ch’ao to ‘drop it’ when he answered, “You are Hui’ Ch’ao.” Pointer: …
Atheism Doesn’t mean a Lack of Spirituality
The spirituality of an atheist differs from that defined by organized religion. Spirituality is generally associated with religious fervor or an ethereal experience in which the soul is in union …
Buddhism and our Environmental Obligation
Within our society, there are certain innate concepts that every individual is equipped with. Virtues, morals, or the concept of “right and wrong” are just a few examples of such …
A Shift in Human Consciousness
Our Inheritance of Light By Jeva Singh-Anand Know, O man, that Light is thine heritage. Know that darkness is only a veil. Sealed in thine heart is brightness eternal, waiting …
Is your Body a Temple
Is the body a temple? I have always thought so, so it was a pleasant surprise to see this topic jump out at me. To view this amazing chemical factory, …
Do Inanimate Objects Hold Energy
Every matter, living or non-living, holds energy. In fact, they do not only possess energy – they are energy. Hence, inanimate objects, from the biggest rock to the smallest grain …
Reflections Reincarnation Experiences
Reincarnation or memory retained in DNA? About 14 years ago I was regressed to a previous life. I firmly believed that I had lived before at least once and the …
What is Paranormal
What is our fascination with the paranormal? Paranormal. Other than normal. And no, I’m not talking about the weather. Okay, well, what is normal? What do we perceive on a …
Yule Rituals and Activities for Children
Yule is a wonderful time for children There are so many activities even the smallest of kids can participate in. Yule, or the Winter Solstice, is a time when Pagan …
Wicca Explained
Someone, somewhere coined the phrase, “You think you know but you have no idea.” I think this is quite possibly the most apropos statement that can be ascribed to new …
Spiritual beauty of virtue and grace: Evidence for God’s existence
Nothing in the material world comes close to the spiritual beauty of virtue and grace exemplified in the life of a dedicated person. The spiritual beauty reflected in the soul …
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How giving at Christmas helps children grow Spiritually
The twenty-fifth of December of each year is celebrated as Christmas day throughout the world. It is a day set aside to remember the birth of Jesus, the Christ, the …
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Jesus the eternal life
Hope is a tangible reality rather than an intangible desire Many see hope as something one musters up akin to positive thinking towards the desired goal. However, when Scripture speaks …
How to achieve a happy life
Many people inadvertently make themselves victims of unhappiness They know deep within themselves that they are intelligent, successful and attractive, or whatever the criterion may be. Yet, the boss calls …
Self-Help books for dealing with the loss of a loved one
Eventually, everyone is confronted with the death of a loved one. As with any of life’s challenges, there are many different ways to handle the death of a loved one and …
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How to set life goals that can be reached
There are a number of reasons why certain people attain success in life and others do not. Clearly there are some factors that are beyond the control of an individual, …
Leaders who turn people away from the faith
To give the benefit of the doubt to religious leaders, they don’t set out to offend their listeners (if they’re in their right minds), especially not to the point of …
Looking Through the Eyes of the Church
The church of the Laodiceans is instructed to ‘anoint your eyes with eye salve’. It seems an unusual bit of advice. What does eyesight have to do with the church? …
Does organized religion help society?
Organized religion, despite any actual benefits it might yield to society, tends to get a bad rap (even though it’s supposed to be a force for good) since many people …
Were Humans Created by Humans – No
“Babies have big heads and big eyes, and tiny little bodies with tiny little arms and legs. So did the aliens at Roswell! I rest my case.” William Shatner, Star …
Ways people hear from God
There are a variety of ways that God speaks to us that is often all expressed as “hearing God.” Almost always when one says he has “heard” God, he does …
The Eternal Goodness of God
God is good. For God, to be God, He has to be eternally good. He can’t change back and forth from bad to good because that would make Him less …