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Speaking in tongues - Biblical sieves
God is very much alive and working today as ever; the sieves given here will help you discern where you stand especially when it comes to speaking in tongues.

The Answer for a Broken Heart
If God had cared only about Himself…would He have created the world? Does he care for your or my broken heart? Yes , He does and always will!

What else is happening in New Jersey?
New Jersey the "Garden State". A great place for a vacation. Wonderful sandy beaches, great hotels, gambler’s paradise and sunbathing in Atlantic City, the Six Flags, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor offering rides and attractions. As well as lots of other places to see and things to do.

Naomi
To dedicate yourself to a good cause when you don’t really know what the future holds, is a choice that will bring sweet fruit in the right time; remain dedicated!

Ruth's Love Story
God has a great plan for each individual, if we only cared enough to know it!

How Vipassana Helps Prisoners
The recent release of the movie "Dhamma Brothers" has reignited the discussion of how meditation can help offenders find peace and purpose.

Life on the Inside of the FLDS
We’ve all been hearing about the trials of the women and children of the Yearning for Zion ranch in Texas, but what exactly are they being "saved" from?

The History of LSD as a Spiritual Aid and Bridge to the Soul
With the recent death of Albert Hofmann, the creator of LSD, folks reminisce about the good – and bad – of a drug that changed the world.

Are You an Innie or an Outie?
Is your personal power an innie or an outie?

Delayed Manifestation Is a Blessing
I’m sure you’ve seen the DVD "The Secret" and you noticed the part when the elephant was instantly manifested. Maybe you thought you were glad instant manifestation doesn’t occur, or maybe you thought that actually you would prefer instant manifestation and that the example was just silly.

Exporing New York From a Different Side (Part 2)
New York City has millions of people living in it. There are so many neighborhoods and labyrinths of streets. Therefore it should be no wonder that one could encounter a ghost or two...

The Art of Being Present
To be awake and present is the gift of individualized consciousness, yet we are often too busy to notice what IS. Presentness is both a practice and a state of being. It leads to the recognition of love everywhere.

Faces of Jesus
Kindness, pure love and mercy mixed with an accurate judgment and wholesome justice are features that can all be found in Jesus Christ. How would His face have appeared like?

Using Sex Energy To Achieve Greatness
Sex energy is the strongest energy a man or woman can create within our bodies. Almost all of us use this sex energy to seek out physical fulfillment, however Napoleon Hill pointed out that when this energy was harnessed into other activities, great achievements could be made where they once were not possible.

Your Cat Is Your Greatest Teacher
Since meeting my new 4 footed friend, my own spiritual connection has been greatly increased. My connection to what I call source energy is so much easier because when I’m around this cat I’m finding it easier to become present in the moment.

What Language Will We Speak In The New Age?
The next step in human evolution is now. Things are changing. The world is growing smaller and more connected. What language will we speak?

Words of Wisdom - Francis of Assisi
"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy."

What You Feel Is What You Manifest
If you feel happy, positive and upbeat then you’re on the right path and you’re moving towards people, places, circumstances and events that will please you. If you’re not feeling so great (and this can also be classed as feeling neutral) then you’re heading towards something unwanted.

The Hindus Fight Back - Reverse Conversion In India
In India, over the past hundred or so years, Christian missionaries have proselytized with great determination. Some Hindus are now fighting back. A Hindu spiritual leader has claimed that he has so far reconverted 42,200 Christians to Hinduism.

What's Your Opinion about Opinions?
We value opinions; but do we over-emphasize them?

Christians and Suffering: Surviving the Furnace
Christians go through times of suffering too. There is no getting around that. But what does God want us to learn through these times? And what can we learn from Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and their time in the furnace?

Padre Pio and the sainthood racket
A few years ago the Church saw fit to canonize Padre Pio, a pious fraud who wore fingerless gloves to cover up what he claimed were stigmata - supernatural reproduction of the wounds of Christ. However in Pio's case the evidence suggests that the "supernatural agent" was carbolic acid - administered secretly to keep his wounds weeping.

Exploring New York From a Different Side (Part 1)
New York the "Empire State". Whenever people hear about New York they usually think of its most famous city New York City with all the excitement of Manhattan, the beauty of the Statue of Liberty in the harbor and of course the thrill and pace of the big city. However there is also the state with the majestic Catskill and Adirondack mountains and of course Niagara Falls as well as many other lovely beautiful places to see.

Queen Esther
An amazing ascension from being an orphan to becoming the queen herself! Look at your life now, do you know what are the plans of God for your life? Remember, they will surely surpass your imagination!

Queen Vashti
The beautiful Queen Vasti, the wife of Ahasuerus did not feel like responding to her husband’s request, however this was an act of public humiliation and the king was advised to answer accordingly. What would you have done if you had been the Queen?

Blessing for April 23rd 2008
Bible Blessing - About Naphtali he said: "Naphtali is abounding with the favor of the Lord...

The Other Connecticut (Part 2)
Have you ever wondered what you might find in a ghost town? It just might be that some apparitions might have some very interesting tales to tell. Let’s take a look at a ghost town in Connecticut.

Blessing for April 21st 2008
Bible Blessing - I have received a command to bless; he has blessed, and I cannot change it.

When Church Autonomy Is Tyranny
An original article on the prosecution of FLDS members in El Dorado by law and religion expert and author Marci Hamilton.

Absolutely Scandalous
Joanna Lumley avoids politics and rarely gets angry, but have her support for Tibet and fury at celebrity magazines changed her? By Decca Aitkenhead

Does Positive Thinking Actually Work?
You practive positive thinking, visualization, and say your affirmations. What's the missing piece?

Jesus On A High
A Boston University professor has theorized that Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug. He goes on to suggest that Jesus and his disciples used the drug to carry out miraculous healings.

Mission America
Leader: Pope Benedict has plenty of reasons to say something of consequence on his US trip

Roman Catholic Saints
The custom of making Roman Catholic saints can be traced back to the early period of the history of the religion. Here are some of the most famous and accomplished saints who are venerated by the followers of the religion.

The Other Connecticut (Part 1)
Connecticut the "Constitution state". There’s a lot to do and see here like Mystic Seaport a living history museum that preserves and celebrates America’s seafaring heritage, Foxwood casino North America’s largest casino, The Connecticut River Museum and if you love the circus there’s the Barnum Museum to mention a few. Then there’s ....

Blessing for April 13th 2008
Bible Blessing - From the fullness of his grace we have all received one...

What King Solomon Has To Say About Faith Rings
The wisest man who ever lived actually has some insight about Faith Rings (or Christian Jewelry) as it were.

What is Spiritual Purification?
Spiritual purification, initiated by the power of light, illuminates and heals all that is separated from light and love, and leads to a reclaiming of one's spiritual roots and destiny.

The Dark Side of Massachusetts
Massachusetts the "Old Colony" or "Bay State". Boston the capital and well known city. Cape Cod, Martha’s Vinyard and Nantucket to take a vacation. Salem the witch’s city. Many interesting things to do and see. You can even go whale watching.

Not worth it? or is it?
Taking life one day at a time...

Believing in Your Abundance
Most of us would like to believe that we do deserve great abundance in our lives. However, there is always a voice in the back of our minds playing over and over again preventing us from receiving the abundance we desire…

Christian Quotes
Here are some profound Christian quotes from which all of us can derive the essence of Christianity, which is based on piety and deep faith.

Spirituality May Help Women’s Mental Health
A recent study shows that when women change their patterns regarding a spiritual practice, their mental health suffers.

Is Law of Attraction – Action, Required?
Do you really need to work hard to receive what you want? Must you sit in a cave and meditate all day long? Or should you go to work and work non-stop until you’ve reached your goals?

Yah, What About da Lutherans?
Often seen as the more liberal cousin of Catholicism, Lutherans have a deep-rooted and historical faith that is all their own.

Can We Train Our Brains Through Compassion Meditation?
A new study shows that with meditation practice, areas of the brain responsible for feeling empathy and kindness can literally be expanded.

Watch That Swing!
When you make a major life change, watch out for swinging to the opposite extreme.

Lullaby to Eternal Hell?
Not sure if there is an afterlife or where you stand in the whole scheme of things? Read enlightening testimonies that should change your perspective rather quickly.

Your Words Are the First Step in Deliberate Creation
What you say determines what you will think. What you think will determine what you feel. What you feel will determine what you manifest. Your words therefore are extremely important that you get them right.

Spiritual Awakening and the Reshaping of Identity
Today, spiritual awakening is becoming more commonplace, and many are going through an identity shift. It is the time for letting go of the past, and for accepting the new soul-impulses arising within consciousness.

The Art of Giving Gratitude
By default when we observe situations we see the negative aspect of it. Have you ever noticed how easy it is to pick up on something when someone has done something wrong? We’re conditioned to thinking that way. If it’s good it’s probably bad, and if it’s bad you’re probably right. This way of thinking does not serve us and is the largest counterproductive activity that gets in our way from attracting everything that we want to experience.

Faith Healing Church Parents Charged Over Toddler's Death
Two followers of a fundamentalist Christian church are to be prosecuted for manslaughter after their daughter died of a treatable infection

How to Lose Weight with the Law of Attraction
"Can I use The Law of Attraction to lose weight?" Absolutely! Have you ever wondered why some people can just eat and eat and eat and NEVER get fat?

How to Pray the Rosary
Read on to know more about the Rosary...

Crowding together the seen and unseen in Rhode Island
Let’s visit Rhode Island the "Ocean State". A small, friendly and relaxing state.

How to Become a Money Magnet
Becoming a money magnet is probably the hardest thing for a lot of people to accomplish. Sometimes deliberate creators have the ability to attract wonderful relationships, new houses, better friends, new jobs and improve their overall health but they struggle and strive with creating more money.

From Alpha to Omega - The Purpose of History
The passage from Alpha to Omega brings together Spirit and matter in a fusion of light and substance, creating a passage to a new consciousness for the Earth.

Million Dollar Idea with the Law of Attraction
By using the Law of Attraction you can demand the actualization of your own million dollar idea and receive the plans with very little effort. A lot of people reading this article may feel that $1million is way out of reach and not within their comfort zone, whereas some may feel that $1million is nothing and a very little amount indeed.

Facts on the Bible
The Bible is still counted amongst the largest sellers of published books. Given here are some more interesting Bible facts.

Your Wish Is My Command
You've rubbed the magic lamp. Now, all you have to figure out is how to work the genie.

Springtime for the Soul
A new energy is permeating the Earth's spiritual atmosphere, awakening each one to the presence of intuition and inspiration that creates a sense of new possibilities. Always, the choice exists as to how to hold this.

Attracting Money with the Law of Attraction
Attracting money is quite possibly the most common desire amongst deliberate creators. And yet, for the majority of people it is the most difficult thing to do! Bob Proctor says that money is the easiest thing to make! I know a lot of people who would disagree with that statement, but is he right?

Christian Ecumenism
Well-known by now, the Taize community promotes Christian ecumenism and the meetings where they pray and sing regardless of religious barriers show the essence of Christian community, which should be based on love.

Brian Welch’s Salvation from Himself
Changed lives and new perspectives in life from people who we thought to be lost in drugs alcohol and all that sound good, but is it real? Yes, Korn’s lead guitarist, Brian Welch, gave up drugs and a meaningless life to embrace the Creator, Jesus Christ, Who gave him health love and hope instead.

Religion Doesn't Rule in This Clash of Moral Universes
Polly Toynbee: Clerics cannot randomly intervene in contentious bills, nor should the church take priority over ministers' consciences

Attracting Love with the Law of Attraction
A question that comes up a lot of the time is how to use the Law of Attraction to attract your perfect mate into your life. A lot of people have already identified the perfect person that they want, whereas others are still searching for that special someone. The Law of Attraction is more than capable of bringing you a love relationship, but only if you approach it in the right way.

Set Them Free
Want a simple technique that changes your relationships?

A Secret Meditation for Law of Attraction Followers
Looking to move to that all important next level? Are you seeking a method that can turbo charge your ability to manifest? You’re in luck! By using my meditation you will undoubtedly manifest things more quickly and also experience more enjoyment when meditating.

Why Won’t The Law of Attraction Work For Me?
If you’ve tried using the Law of Attraction and have failed to manifest what you want, then rest assured that you are not alone. Many thousands of people have given up far too quickly once they’ve decided that it doesn’t work for them. But why doesn’t it work for them? And why doesn’t it work for you? The truth of the matter is, you are using the Law of Attraction in every single moment.

Spiritual Gifts
It is written in the various religious treatises about the various spiritual gifts that man can have but according to me Spiritual Gifts cannot be categorized neither are they visible in a person, they are there like the silent omnipresence of God.

Words of Kindness
People around us are hungry for kindness, I mean the genuine one, not the one in the commercials; giving a word of kindness can and it eventually will make the difference in someone’s life! What’s more, the day you’ll need that word yourself, it will return to you!

Christian Meaning of Names
Here is a philosophical take on names. Read to find the Christian Meaning of Names.

Vermont more than just what meets the eye
Vermont the "Green Mountain State". Two of the greatest things the state has going for it are the Green Mountains in the west and beautiful Lake Champlain in the northwest. A state with many lovely ski resorts making it a delight in the winter and of course it is the leading producer in the US of maple syrup. What would breakfast pancakes be without maple syrup.

Identifying Your Dreams and Desires
Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich believed that writing your intentions down was one of the most critical stages in the manifestation process. Without it, one would fail to achieve the desire. At first glance, identifying your desires sounds like a very easy task. Most would say, "I want more money," or "I want a bigger home."

The Final Finances Of The Many Within The Beginning Of The Era of One
Nothings can exist or operate outside of the Supreme and only reality of the Unity. Only the perception of separation can overlay the Supreme reality of the tapestry of One within All that Is.