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"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.
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.
4 Steps for Giving the Gift of Meaningful and Spiritual Chanukah and Christmas Celebrations By : Nina Amir
This article offers some easy-to use tips and tools for transforming your holiday celebrations from empty observances into meanign-full and spirit-full rituals. No more focus only on gift buying and giving, this year have Chanukah and Christmas focus on God and the deeper meaning of the holidays.
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.
6 Factors Leading to a Miraculous Recovery from Herpes Encephalitis By : Rebecca Hanson
A medically-certain death sentence for a child is not always the final diagnosis. Sometimes prayer goes against the wisdom of science and reverses the outcome. How can we be assured we understand the difference between "wishful thinking" and "answered prayer?"
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 Different Kind Of Miracle By : James Flanders
Cutting just a few simple things from your diet can and will improve your health. In fact, it may bring almost miraculous results.
A Good Testimony By : Jon Straumfjord
http://www.7-Spirits.com The Lord is actively searching for men and women of faith, and He takes great delight in those of faith. People of faith also serve as examples to other believers as conduits of the Lord's power.
Abortion, Governing Officials - and the Bible By : Robin Calamaio
While there are many facets to the abortion argument, probably one of the most important - and often overlooked - is the role of governing officials in this matter. Does the Bible say anything about governing officials and abortion? A must read!
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.
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.
Allowing Yourself To Be Naturally Driven In Life By :
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...
An Abundance of Happiness By :
This article tells about the basic nature of the human being and how he can find happiness.
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.
Applied Mysticism By : Saleem Rana
Your mind can only run over what you know. But all this data is mined from the past, because that is where all known variables exist. What you need is an answer from the future. This answer comes in an unexpected way. It can come as an insight, someone just showing up with the answer, or finding the answer in a book that you happen to pick up.
Approaching the Manifestation of Your Desires from a Spiritual Perspective By : Nina Amir
This article explains how the Jewish mystics taught us to use Kabbalistic principles for practical purposes. By approaching our dreams and desires with a new consciousness, we can bring them in to reality.
Are You Blocked Off From God? By : Phillip Mason
Some causes for being blocked off from a working relationship with God
Are you Hanging in There? By : Michael A. Verdicchio
When you ask someone, �How are you doing?� they often answer back, �Oh, I�m hanging in there.� There are times when we are dealing with challenges. But why would we want to admit that the best that we can do right now is just to �hang in there?� Didn�t God promise a lot more?
Are You Out of Touch with Reality? By :
Your current reality is the reality that you have accepted. Your self-esteem and self worth are dependent upon who you think you are at this moment. It may seem to be your reality at this moment, but is it really a false reality?
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.
Audio Bibles Make it Easy to Take the Bible With You By : Susan Slobac
If you are like most practicing Christians, you probably have a treasured family or personal Bible and attend church on a regular basis to continue learning the teachings of Christ. But, audio Bibles can help you take the Bible with you to many places you probably never realized.
Autistic Boy Miraculously Escapes Scalding By : Rebecca Hanson
Raising a Down's Syndrome child with autism is challenging, as the child isn't able to communicate pain. Following is one mother's story of how requesting divine intervention helped her child escape serious injury from scalding water.
Average Joe Liberal's Bleeding Heart Dilemna By : Aaron Taylor
In Average Joe Liberal's Bleeding Heart Dilemna, author Aaron Taylor makes an unusual comparison between bleeding heart liberals and the Apostle Paul.
Avoid These Two Distractions When You're Teaching By :
Bible teachers should avoid distracting students and keep their attention focused on the lesson. This article explains two major sources of distractions that teachers can eliminate
Ayahuasca Retreats â�� 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 â��medicine for our timesâ��, giving hope to people with â��incurableâ�� diseases like cancer and HIV, drug addictions and inspiring answers to the big ecological problems of modern civilization.

Interviewed with Peter Cloudsley.
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 Inspired About What To Do In Every Moment By :
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.
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.
Better Than A Little Pile of Notes By : Glenn Brooke
The simple strategy to convert that confusing pile of notes from sermons and conversations into a treasury that will serve you for years to come.
Bible Directives ... For A Christian Website? By : Robin Calamaio
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!
Bible Teachers: Here's How NOT to Get Through That Dry Spell By : Glenn Brooke
Eveyrone hits a dry spell where we don't feel passionate, enthusiastic, or joyful. Sometimes you'll get bad advice about how to fake passion. Don't do it! Instead, follow these tips.
BWA Historic Election Of New General Secretary 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.
Cain and Abel By : Jon Straumfjord
Cain and Abel are the first in the "Faith Hall of Fame." Cain is a supreme example of lack of faith, while Abel is an excellent example of faith in action.
Can Imperfect Beings Be Created By A Perfect God? By :
If God is perfect, then why has He made such a flawed world? Is there an answer to this?
Change The Past By Altering Your Perception Of It By :
You can literally change the past by altering your perception of it. The past has no effect except by its influence on the present. By changing the past that exist in your consciousness, you alter its connection to the present reality. Time does not exist, it is an illusion, so by �going back� in what we call �time� and changing your thoughts, you will influence what you are experiencing in the Now.
Chinese Religion: Taoism By : Emma Snow
You are no doubt familiar with the harmonizing symbol of yin and yang: the mystical circle encasing rolling waves of black and white. Within the black wave rides a white dot, and conversely, a black dot is seen in the white wave. Most know its connection to the idea of yin and yang, but few know the origin of yin and yang, or anything more of Taoist thought.
Continuous, Focused Thought Sustains and Initiates Creation By :
If we are created in God's image, we can assume that we are creative beings. So, how do we create? Like God, with continuous, focused thought.
Course In Miracles - A Conversation with Marianne Williamson By : Veronica Hay
In an interview with Marianne Williamson, I asked her some questions based on her writings and study of "A Course in Miracles". What she said opened my eyes to a new way of looking at the world. Enjoy!
CREATE TRUE PEACE FROM ANGELS: Don't Be A Fool By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn
Have you found buying more and more possessions fell short of bringing you happiness, contentment and peace? Learn how to get out of the "rat race" and into the bliss place by connecting to spiritual resources.
Dancing on Daddy's Feet By : Karin Syren
Have you ever felt you had been left alone to figure out the complicated choreography of the dance of life? Just the opposite is true. Spend some time dancing on Daddy's feet.
David & Goliath By :
Goliath intimidated in the armies of Israel by his sheer size and his gleaming bronze armor, but David trusted in the Lord and easily defeated the physically superior warrior.
Displacing Institutions and Civic Engagement By : Jonathon Hardcastle
Since the introduction of traditional institutional forms of communication, like the press and telephony, people have been engaged in numerous discussions regarding their role in the process.
Divine Intervention in Attempted Suicide By : Rebecca Hanson
Experience a story of divine intervention and how following your spiritual nudges can actually save the lives of the people you touch.
Doctrines of Faith By : misty
The Scriptures
Don't call me a racist! (thoughts on Obama's speech) By :
In his article "Don't Call me a racist!" author and freelance missionary, Aaron D. Taylor gives his thoughts on Obama's speech on race.
Don't Let Bookend Prayers Kill Your Bible Lesson By : Glenn Brooke
Make the opening and closing prayers around your Bible teaching time helpful and powerful -- not just conventional time-fillers.
Don't Let Projection Get You Into Trouble By : Glenn Brooke
How Bible teachers can use the psychological phenomenon called "projection" to make teaching more powerful.
Dream A Healing From Heaven By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn
Can God really help us heal? This intriguing article explains how prayer helped a young woman find a solution for a disfiguring physical illness. There are suggestions in the article how you can find solutions from spirit in your life.
Easter resources for children By : Sandy Simpson
This article provides Easter resources for Children's church, Easter Egg Hunts and unique ideas for sharing the gospel this Easter.
Ego Is Unique Expression Of Infinite Being By :
Ego has its use for Spirit. Ego is the way by which Spirit perceives reality from one place and one moment. Ego is how Spirit has uniqueness of experience. Ego is also how Spirit expresses in a particular way that is unlike any other. The reason for not being attached to ego or your own personal reality is so that you are free to realize your total Self as Spirit which is unlimited, unbounded and capable of being, doing and having anything...
Enoch By : Jon Straumfjord
Enoch is a supreme example of faith in action: he continually grew closer to the Lord, he gave his son a prophetic name, and he dedicated himself totally to the Lord, and was rewarded for his faith and faithfulness.
Essential Difference Between Male and Female By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
A man asked a Sufi, “People talk about male and female, but what is the essential difference between the two?”

The Sufi replied, “O man, both are formed of the five elements. The concept of male and female applies to the body. The Artist who created the male and female merely decorated them....
Everything Is Truly Going Your Way At All Times By :
Things are really going your way, even though it may not be the way you think things should go. Everything is happening for you. Everything is happening according to your higher choices which are the choices the real you has made. Spirit has chosen everything for you before you came into this dimension to live a life that you had already purposed to live. The path has already been laid out for you and is just there waiting for you to walk it.
Experience Versus Truth - Which Do We Choose? By : Rob Marshall
Our beliefs are based on the experiences we've had throughout our lives. But should our beliefs be built on what we've experienced? Or is there something more reliable?
Experiencing Total Bliss And Serenity Of Being By :
Experiencing Nirvana makes you feel like the luckiest and the happiest person on earth. You realize that the whole universe belongs to you and that you are a master of life. There is no one else like you and who has what you have. It is the feeling of having arrived and being there to stay forever. You feel that your life is in the best possible state there is and will continue to be the best onwards. You no longer have to go through..
Faith Empowers the Lord God By : Jon Straumfjord
http://www.7-spirits.com; Faith is a characteristic of God Himself; in fact, Faith is one of the Seven Spirits of God. The Lord demonstrated His faith in both creation and the plan of salvation.
Faith, a Characteristic of Jesus' Life By : Jon Straumfjord
http://www.7-spirits.com; The faith of Christ was thoroughly demonstrated in His expectancy when He commanded miracles, especially in His death and resurrection. However, the Lord needs our faith to act in concert with His faith in order to answer our prayers.
Faith, a Characteristic of the Lord Jesus Christ By : Jon Straumfjord
http://www.7-spirits.com; Jesus Christ, even though He always was God, completely laid down His deity to live as a man so that He could become the sacrifice for the sin of all mankind.
Finding Your Inner Path By :
There are universal human truths that apply to all of us. They are guidelines to live the good life. They are easy to preach and teach and very hard t live. They are the secrets to leading a fulfilling and happy life.
Five Common Types of Insanity By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
There are many types of insanity in the world. We will talk about five common ones:
Focusing on Religion By : Kadence Buchanan
According to the online etymology dictionary, religion, in its modern sense, is the "recognition of, obedience to, and worship of a higher, unseen power."
Four Keys to Receiving Criticism About Your Teaching -- Without Hurting The Messenger Or Yourself By : Glenn Brooke
Every teacher will be criticized sometimes. This is valuable feedback! Use these four tips to make sure you handle criticism in a godly way.
Four Steps to a Large Serving of Gratitude This Thanksgiving By : Nina Amir
An article offering helpful tips on how to transform Thansksgiving from simply a fabulous meal into the meaningful and spiritual holiday it was meant to be. Instead of just eating lots of food, the author recommends enjoying heaping helpings of gratitude and thankfulness.
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?.
Genuine and False Prophecy By : Jon Straumfjord
The Lord both instituted prophecy and commissioned prophets because He greatly desires to speak to us through both His written word and His spoken word. Because God is forever the God of the present and He wants to speak to us, the Enemy, in his malevolence, has created counterfeit prophets. As a consequence, the Lord has provided us the means to test both prophets and prophecy so we can discern the genuine from the counterfeit.
Going Back To The Basics By : Bishop Eddie L. Long
In order for us to talk about nations and kingdoms, there has to come a peace within each of us. God needs men and women to line up with His word. All of the things that God ordained will automatically happen when order hits.
Got Connections? By :
There are a lot of people living in self-pity, going around with the, "poor me" attitude. Their talk is always about defeat. Perhaps they have forgotten that we have the best "connection" there is!
Have You Failed? By : Michael A. Verdicchio
Far too many people look at a set back or a disappointment as a failure and then they just quit. They abandon their dreams, they discard their goals, or they put their plans in a drawer and just quit! You don�t have to!
Hawaiian Help Technique By : Zinn Jeremiah
A look at the ho'oponopono problem solving technique.
He Took the Blame By : Corey Richardson
Our sense of justice won�t not stand for the innocent being wrongly accused, yet there was one who was willing to take the blame for crimes he did not commit. Read to find out why he didn�t speak up in his own defense.
Hindered Prayer - Prophecy Ignored By : Jon Straumfjord
http://wwww.7-spirits.com The Lord is continually speaking to us. He speaks through His word (the Bible), He speaks through other people, He speaks to us verbally, and He speaks to us through visions. The Lord is constantly speaking to us, but we are frequently not listening.
Ho'oponopono Encourages Responsibility By :
In ho'oponopono, emphasis is on responsibility.
How Can Anyone Oppose Embryonic Stem Cell Research? 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. Not only do they both object to the killing of embryos for research, but they also oppose a future harvesting of the same. So, what�s their beef? Well, ... when a species consumes its own kind, what is this activity called?
How Can You Tell If Something Is Nonsense By : Saleem Rana
What is the difference between something sensible and something nonsensical and why is it important to be able to distinguish between the two.
How Christians Should determine their votes By :
A biblical based view on how christians should cast their ballots
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.
How Easy Is It To Find Spiritual Help? By : Zinn Jeremiah
Finding spiritual assistance through the ho'oponopono technique.
How The Law of Correspondence Affects Our Thoughts and Reality! By : Adam Price
The law of correspondence is our ability to manifest our internal thoughts into the external world. It's our outlook on life that really reflects our outcomes and just knowing this, we can look into peoples lives and see a mirror of their internal thoughts, feelings and beliefs from the actions they take. It's truly amazing to gain this level of understanding about yourself and others and I encourage you to learn as much as you can about it.
How To Decorate & Meditate On The Winter Solstice By : Donna Oxley
How to celebrate the Winter Solstice including meditations regarding the seventh reflection & the laws of attraction. How to make incense and how to decorate.
How to Escape the Destruction - Conclusion By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
Precious jeweled lights of my eyes, you must realize the past, the present, and the future that is coming. If you realize this and conduct yourselves properly, you will escape. Destruction will be caused by atoms, fires, water, storms, gales, illusion, arrogance, caste, religion, and dogmas.
How To Find a Business Based on Sound Biblical Principles. By : Michael Klerck
If you have doubts about whether your business is Biblical, read this article to find out what you should be looking for.
How to Find the Meaning of Life By : Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
...one who is truly searching for God, one who is searching for God’s grace and truth and qualities, flies to a sheikh as a honeybee flies to a flower. What does he need from that flower? He needs the...
How To Get What You Desire By :
What you focus your mind on is what you will bring into your life. It is a tried and true principle of life that works just like the law of gravity. Some refer to this as a mindset, or core beliefs, or issues of the heart. Whatever you call it, just remember that you have the free will to think any way if you choose to.
How To Hold Onto Your Peace Daily By : Iris Shamble
Don�t let the cares of this world draw you away from your peace. Staying focused and standing firm on what is in your heart � will bring success in your life.
How To Magnify Your Results by Using The Law of Cause & Effect To Your Advantage! By : Adam Price
Understanding the law of cause and effect is a way to fast track your success. And it's much more than just thinking of it as "karma" and then dismissing it, it's a whole lifestyle change for the better. What you're about to learn is yet another component of the many universal laws, and if you make this law a habit you'll do very well in your life and ignite many spirits of success to the world.
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
How To Prepare For The Coming Depression By : Kenneth Uptegrove
Many prominent economists and theologians tell us a depression is coming to America. Is a conspiracy behind this coming depression? Satan�s system is the mother of all conspiracies, and he is using them to establish his anti-Christ system, wittingly or unwittingly. The author describes a possible scenario of how Satan can accomplish this feat, and how God is calling Christians to prepare for this depression physically, mentally, and spiritually
How to Teach the Bible to Older, More Experienced Christians By : Glenn Brooke
The best strategies for teaching the Bible to people who are older or more mature than you -- without panicking or losing your confidence
How To Teach The Same Thing Over And Over -- With Power By : Glenn Brooke
The key strategy to teaching the same material over and over -- and always be fresh, enthusiastic, and effective.
Hypnosis and Religion By : Bunny Vreeland, Ph.D
Is Hypnosis used for the good, to help people, or is it anti-Christian? If we are able to use the tool of our own God given mind to help ourselves improve ourselves, is that a sin? Dr. Bunny Vreeland delves into some of the questions surrounding Hypnosis and it's functions.
I believe in angels ' and fairies and mermaids By : Elsabe Smit
We find it easy to believe in material things for which we have not seen any evidence. However, we easily reject spiritual issues for which there is much evidence, on the basis that we have not experienced it ourselves. We need to understand that the dimension we live in is not the only one. We have access to other dimensions and we like to discard this as fantasy rather than acknowledge it as another reality.
Inspired by the Angels By :
Enjoy a heart warming, inspirational story of how the angels came to Ann Warner and channeled healing music through her. Testimonials from many people confirmed the healing power of the angelic sounds.
Is He Wiling? By :
Believing and accepting God's unconditional love for you, and believing that you are already righteous in His eyes will have a dynamic impact on your acceptance that He is not only able to do for you what He has promised, but that He is also willing to do it for you personally.
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?
Jericho By :
Both Joshua, the newly commissioned leader of Israel, and Rahab, a prostitute of Jericho, exhibited faith at the siege and destruction of Jericho. Each was duly rewarded for their demonstration of faith.
Jesus and the rejection of earthly power-now that's the meaning of Christmas! By : Aaron Taylor
What is the true meaning of Christmas, in this article, author Aaron Taylor gives a surprising answer.
Jesus and the Rich Young Reprobate By : Aaron Taylor
Does God really love sinners or does he predestine some for damnation? Aaron tackles this question head on.
Joseph's Overcoming Faith By :
The entire life of Joseph is a study of faith overcoming all circumstances. In spite of continual betrayal by those closest to him, Joseph continued to proclaim his faith.