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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Stonehenge the Astronomers Stones
Stonehenge. The name, for many, conjures a feeling of mystery or even of ancient, mystic power. Was Stonehenge’s purpose Religious? But is it possible Stonehenge was simply a site for …
Understanding Pagan Beliefs
Understanding Pagan Origins To understand Pagan beliefs you must understand the Pagan Origins. Paganism is a broad term used loosely in today’s world. It can, today, embrace many different spiritual …
Popular Pagan Names and their Meaning
What is a Pagan name? There are two different thoughts on names that come to mind, one is a baby name and a craft name which are two totally different …
How can you tell He’s Losing Interest
Whether you are an avid dater or a woman looking for a long-term relationship, men can get bored at the way you act, the way you think, and other ways. …
Reflections on the Seed of the Serpent
I have researched this subject and what little I found was damning. Here in the USA people tend to scoff at this possibility but when I was in Africa the …
The Jewish Passover Explained
Passover is the ritual retelling of the exodus, the flight of the Jewish slaves from Egypt roughly 5,000 years ago. It is a story rich in symbolism and long on …
An Explanation of Orthodox Judaism
The churchyard hangs as a backdrop to civilization and a way of life that few relate to. Yet Sunday after Sunday the pews filled and the people came with eager …
The Annual Passover celebration
In the calendar year of 2014, faithful Jewish people all over the world will celebrate the yearly feast of freedom and deliverance known as Passover. From April 14 to April …
Expoloring the origins of the Sunni/shia split in Islam
The Sunni/Shia split has been the basis of endless debates over the years. Commentators have focused their strengths on sketching the characters of Hazrat Ali (as) and Hazrat AbuBakr (ra) …
Understanding the Message of Ayat- Ul-Kursi
The second chapter of the Holy Qur’an that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is Surah Al-Baqarah. It contains a magnificent “ayat” or …
The rights of parents in Islam
“And remember We took a covenant from the Children of Israel (to this effect): Worship none but Allah; treat with kindness your parents.” The Qur’an (2:83) Islam enjoins mankind to …
The Monsoon Festival of Teej Hindu Festivals and Fairs the Monsoon Festival of Teej
The Monsoon Festival of Teej The monsoon festival of Teej is one of the festivals that has a long and fascinating history and is one of the festivals that has …
The Festival of Mahavir Jayanti
India is a country with diverse castes and cultures and one of them is Jainism. Jain dharma is the oldest religion and pays deep emphasis on non-violence thereby showing the …
Hindu Gods and Goddesses Lord Surya the Sun God
LORD SURYA DEV- THE SUN GOD-36 Adi Sankaracharya, the exponent nondualism, initiated six sects. One of them is Souram, Sun God. Perhaps the Sun is the most ancient God worshipped. …
The healing and care provided in the twenty-third Psalm
The 23rd Psalm is extremely an extremely familiar passage of scripture to most Christians. For those who have been raised in the church, it is often one of the first …