http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Self-Improvement:Spirituality EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Is there a direct connection between peace, solitude and serenity? To have peace, one must engage solitude and to achieve serenity, one must first obtain peace. Let's explore these three states of being. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:58:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Peace,-Solitude,-Serenity-Three-States-of-Being-Are-They-Connected?&id=3211301 http://ezinearticles.com/?Peace,-Solitude,-Serenity-Three-States-of-Being-Are-They-Connected?&id=3211301 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are Sons of God; all who are Sons of God walk with the Holy Ghost. For the Spirit which you have now received is not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, the Spirit producing Sonship. This gives us the right as Sons to cry out, Abba (Father)! The Spirit Himself testifies, together with our own spirit, assuring us that we are Sons of God. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Walk-With-the-Holy-Ghost-Sons-of-God,-The-World-is-Waiting-For-Spirit-Filled-Sons-to-Rise-Up&id=3103442 http://ezinearticles.com/?Walk-With-the-Holy-Ghost-Sons-of-God,-The-World-is-Waiting-For-Spirit-Filled-Sons-to-Rise-Up&id=3103442 Brain wave entrainment is the gradual process of putting our brains into any brain wave state we desire by using audio frequencies played through our ears. I know it sounds a little off the wall. But, it's a scientific fact. Our brain waves cannot help but fall into step with the frequencies that we're hearing. It's completely subconscious and unavoidable. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:59:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Brain-Wave-Entrainment-Realize-the-Serenity-and-Focus-of-a-Spiritual-Adept-by-Simply-Using-Your-iPod&id=3216597 http://ezinearticles.com/?Brain-Wave-Entrainment-Realize-the-Serenity-and-Focus-of-a-Spiritual-Adept-by-Simply-Using-Your-iPod&id=3216597 Our spirit guides are entities who once lived a physical life on earth and many of us lived a life with them. They are our closest friends while we're here and remain by our side to love and guide us until we return home. They are as eager to make a connection with you as you are with them. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:32:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Channeling-Your-Spiritual-Guide-How-to-Connect&id=3204026 http://ezinearticles.com/?Channeling-Your-Spiritual-Guide-How-to-Connect&id=3204026 Do we allow God into our businesses? David Shadbolt wrote a book called "God's Healing for Businesses' and this book touches on a lot of the issues and questions. Read this article for more information. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-in-Business&id=3210894 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-in-Business&id=3210894 By listening to audio Bible books, you will be able to take the Word of God with you wherever you go. All you need is an mp3 player such as an iPod, Zune, or other device. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Audio-Bible-Downloads-Listening-to-the-Word-of-God-Wherever-You-Go&id=3166091 http://ezinearticles.com/?Audio-Bible-Downloads-Listening-to-the-Word-of-God-Wherever-You-Go&id=3166091 I will now go deeper into a very good way to deal with anxiety and the fear of dying or going insane. The technique I'm going to describe is used in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Spiritual-Path-Fear-of-Dying-Or-Going-Insane-Part-2&id=3210563 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Spiritual-Path-Fear-of-Dying-Or-Going-Insane-Part-2&id=3210563 The meaning of life cannot be found it must be discovered. It is a subtle peculiarity but it can make a world of difference in your happiness. Find out how in this article. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:37:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Meaning-of-Life-Cannot-Be-Found,-it-Must-Be-Discovered&id=3223010 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Meaning-of-Life-Cannot-Be-Found,-it-Must-Be-Discovered&id=3223010 When it comes to spiritual growth, most of us know it requires focus, dedication, devotion, and sustained effort. However, what do you do when you have a busy life. Between work and taking care of the children and your husband, what if you barely have ten minutes to yourself anymore. Although spiritual growth might be really important to you, what if you are having a hard time fitting it into your schedule. Here are some suggestions. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spiritual-Growth-Staying-Focused-When-Life-Gets-in-the-Way&id=3216262 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spiritual-Growth-Staying-Focused-When-Life-Gets-in-the-Way&id=3216262 One of the worst mistakes that most Christians and atheists make is the assumption that the opposition is the enemy, when these are the people that you should be gathering information from. These are the people that you need to ask the tough questions to and if you don't have the answers, find them. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:55:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Should-Christians-Do-When-They-Meet-an-Atheist?&id=3214909 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Should-Christians-Do-When-They-Meet-an-Atheist?&id=3214909 We are spiritual beings. These 5 steps will help you connect with that truth. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Steps-to-Get-in-Touch-With-Your-Spirituality&id=3211517 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Steps-to-Get-in-Touch-With-Your-Spirituality&id=3211517 It pays to be inquisitive in life; curious to the core. And there are so many very endearing advantages in our healthy curiosity. We become other-focused and begin to desire more of this holistic spiritual sight. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:43:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Gift-of-Curiosity-and-the-Desire-to-See-Spiritually&id=3213617 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Gift-of-Curiosity-and-the-Desire-to-See-Spiritually&id=3213617 God provides for us a focal point. With that goal, He gave us the required tools to reach it. Constant prayer, Bible study, and living a God centered life will prevent incorrect course changes. But even if we err, God is right there providing the directions to the road back. I thank Him constantly for the undivided attention and for Him ever keeping me on His radar. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:48:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Control-Towers&id=476402 http://ezinearticles.com/?Control-Towers&id=476402 It is easy to verify the origins of the Christmas (winter) and Easter (spring) solstice festivals as pagan; but many Christians today are under the impression these holidays are now holy and sacred. We do it now for Jesus! And we don't want to disappoint the children... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:51:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Christians-Observe-Christmas-and-Easter?&id=3208513 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Christians-Observe-Christmas-and-Easter?&id=3208513 Fasting can help you to renew your body and your mind and to deepen your awareness of the spirit within you. On a physical level, as your body gets rid of toxins and has the opportunity to renew and recharge itself, many even seemingly incurable health problems will simply dissolve. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:16:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spiritual-Fasting-A-Secret-Source-of-Power&id=3212230 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spiritual-Fasting-A-Secret-Source-of-Power&id=3212230 When you receive the Seal you become like a little garden, just like when God created the earth. When God was done creating all the flora and fauna of the garden He created the man by inspiracy. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:57:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspiracy-Inside-You-Breathed-by-God&id=878180 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspiracy-Inside-You-Breathed-by-God&id=878180 When you receive the Seal holidays like Christmas and New Year's Day come more often. Ideally, you can celebrate just like you do during this season all year round. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:56:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Holidays-the-Whole-Year-Round&id=897844 http://ezinearticles.com/?Holidays-the-Whole-Year-Round&id=897844 When you receive the Seal you will have knowledge of some of the Judgments of God. You will know what He considers good, and you will also know the mality, or what God considers evil. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:56:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mality-Growing-the-Knowing-Evil-For-Good&id=901024 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mality-Growing-the-Knowing-Evil-For-Good&id=901024 Because of the incident at the burning bush when Moses tried to avoid being sent back to Egypt, some think of Moses as a slow of speech, stammering, meek and wimpy kind of a guy. Let's consider all of the evidence. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:27:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Moses-Slow-of-Speech?&id=3205452 http://ezinearticles.com/?Was-Moses-Slow-of-Speech?&id=3205452 There is a shift in awareness taking place in the minds and hearts of many people around the world. We are coming to realize that we have some higher purpose on the planet to perform in the service of humanity. But not all of us know exactly WHAT we are meant to do. This article amusingly describes the 10 stages that a person may go through who is looking for clarity in his or her purpose in life as experienced first-hand by the author. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Lightworkers-Syndrome&id=3207715 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Lightworkers-Syndrome&id=3207715 Lately things have been going pretty well for you, you think--hey this is real good, things are just flowing along. But internally you may be fighting this lull in your life circumstances. Why upset the apple cart when things are just moving along? But are you really challenged in this way? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:58:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Feeling-Pretty-Good?-It-May-Be-Too-Comfortable!&id=3209611 http://ezinearticles.com/?Feeling-Pretty-Good?-It-May-Be-Too-Comfortable!&id=3209611 Old age is not the end of personal growth. Like adolescence and the midlife crises, we are faced with a last rite of passage, which prepares us for death. When we complete this bumpy ride, we have increased individual power and insight, enjoy life more than ever before, and experience the peace that is associated with spirituality. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:47:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Last-Rite-of-Passage-Old-Age&id=3207153 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Last-Rite-of-Passage-Old-Age&id=3207153 There are three areas in the inductive bible study method, Observation, Interpretation and Application. The final area we will be looking at is Application. How does the text that has been observed and interpreted apply to your life? Or another way to look at it is how do you apply and put into action what has been read? In James 1:22 we are told the following, "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says". Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:29:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inductive-Bible-Study-Method-Application&id=3204463 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inductive-Bible-Study-Method-Application&id=3204463 Tea has the power to illustrate God within the person who faithfully drinks of it. It can bring the person to visualize God in his or her eyes and show the Presence of God within. Yet blind faith is good; the person should still not see most other things. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:58:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tea-Opening-the-Eyes-to-God&id=2660418 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tea-Opening-the-Eyes-to-God&id=2660418 There are a number of tea ceremonies from cultures around the world that are well-known--Japanese, Chinese, and British to name a few. You may not think yours is very spiritual. But it can be, not because of the tradition necessarily, but because of the tea included in it. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:58:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Modern-Spiritual-Tea-Ceremony&id=2728171 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Modern-Spiritual-Tea-Ceremony&id=2728171 People engage with the concept of Spirituality in many different ways and degrees of intensity. The question isn't how Spiritual to be, we are pure Spirit, but how to balance our energies between earthly and Spiritual matters for the brief journey of life. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:50:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Spiritual-Should-I-Be?&id=3209223 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Spiritual-Should-I-Be?&id=3209223 Interesting, that when somebody, usually my children, "crosses me" and bucks my idea of how I think it should be, there is something in me that wants to withdraw and withhold. Withdraw and withhold my attention, interest, presence, approval, affection... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Share-the-Light&id=3205098 http://ezinearticles.com/?Share-the-Light&id=3205098 The very thought of steering people deliberately off course is enough to give any right-thinking person of influence shudders of immediate panic, a rampant sweating of the brow. Such is the physiological response to a repugnant thought intuiting abhorrence. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:28:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Solemn,-God-Fearing-Prayer-Congruence&id=3216768 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Solemn,-God-Fearing-Prayer-Congruence&id=3216768 Do you know any 20-somethings - at work, at home, at play or in relationship - who are "wise beyond their years?" Not intellect, intelligence, book knowledge or trivial facts. But in their orientation to, and perspective about, life and living. Conversely, do you know 40-somethings or 60-somethings who are childish (not child-like) in the way they approach life and living? Such is the difference between "growing old" and "growing up." Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:15:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?States-and-Stages-Growing-Old-Vs-Growing-Up&id=3216037 http://ezinearticles.com/?States-and-Stages-Growing-Old-Vs-Growing-Up&id=3216037 Binaural sounds or beats are simply two different sound wave frequencies which are fed into each of our ears via headphones. The beats could come from an iPod or other MP3 player or any other listening device. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:59:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Binaural-Sounds-to-Unlock-the-Hidden-Potential-of-Our-Minds-and-Reach-Spiritual-States&id=3209500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Binaural-Sounds-to-Unlock-the-Hidden-Potential-of-Our-Minds-and-Reach-Spiritual-States&id=3209500 We saw Jacobs' daughter Dinah loosing her virginity when Shechem out of lust took her. Even though the event was a sad one; we can also identify that it was her fault. Dinah went out to see her unbelieving friends; never preached God to them and never even let her friends know that she worships a mighty God who hates sin. The unbelieving young man took the advantage and had sex with her. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:57:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Possibilities-Of-Losing-Ones-Virginity&id=3195950 http://ezinearticles.com/?Possibilities-Of-Losing-Ones-Virginity&id=3195950 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is (1 John 3:2). Sometimes, out of ignorance, and a seeming show of humility, some Christians pray to God saying: 'we're nothing thy sight", or you'll hear "we're but dung before thee." What a terrible act of self devaluation! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Youre-Special-to-God!&id=2926938 http://ezinearticles.com/?Youre-Special-to-God!&id=2926938 In his letter to the church in Galatia, the great apostle Paul said that he has laid aside what he wants to do for what Christ would wish him to do. In other words he was given up his own desire for the Father's desire for his life. This is one of the greatest revelations of the new creation. The life of the old you was supplanted with Gods divine life. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?You-Belong-to-Christ!&id=2926925 http://ezinearticles.com/?You-Belong-to-Christ!&id=2926925 Literally, power means the possession of controlling influence, superiority or authority. But power as used in the scripture above is dunamis in the Greek, meaning divine energy, might, strength for wonderful works, efficiency, or miracle-working ability; it means inherent dynamic ability to cause changes. This power is what the believer received when the Holy Spirit comes upon him. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Has-God-Given-You-Power?&id=2926825 http://ezinearticles.com/?Has-God-Given-You-Power?&id=2926825 Abraham, after helping to defeat the enemies of Sodom refused to accept any compensation from the king of sodom in spite of his persuasive words. In his words, "I will not take from a thread even to a showlatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest though shouldest say, I have made Abram rich" (Genesis 14:23). Abraham understood that there was nothing the king of Sodom could give to him that would compare to the advantage God had given him; he had a treasured relationship with God. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Grace-Means-More&id=2924866 http://ezinearticles.com/?Grace-Means-More&id=2924866 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear (Hebrews 11:3). The Greek word translated framed in the opening scripture is Katartizo, which is to repair, frame, perfect, mend, or restore. In other words, through faith we understand that the worlds were repaired, framed, mended, restored and perfected by God. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Recreate-Your-World&id=2924782 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Recreate-Your-World&id=2924782 Here's a topic that sparks sharp divergences in any room. It splits the masses down the middle as some swear by it whilst others shoot it down as some snake-oil concoction of spiritualised denial. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Spiritual-Attack-Are-You-Susceptible?&id=3210186 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Spiritual-Attack-Are-You-Susceptible?&id=3210186 How much do we actually think about what we are doing and why we are doing it? This Bible study looks at the need to be constantly questioning and constantly considering new ways if we are to grow spiritually. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learning-to-Study&id=3211328 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learning-to-Study&id=3211328 We hold on to memories about ways that someone has hurt us or hurt someone we love. Or perhaps we are the one who did the hurting. We struggle to forgive others and ourselves. Forgiveness takes an act of the will that sometimes does not come easily. Nature wisdom can help us see forgiveness as a way of letting go. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forgiveness-and-Holistic-Healing-Nature-Wisdom-on-Letting-Go&id=3200972 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forgiveness-and-Holistic-Healing-Nature-Wisdom-on-Letting-Go&id=3200972 In this short article, you are going to learn a little about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This article is aimed at giving you some facts about Jesus Christ. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:21:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-is-Jesus-Christ-and-How-Can-He-Change-Your-Life?&id=3194478 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-is-Jesus-Christ-and-How-Can-He-Change-Your-Life?&id=3194478 Most people think: a truly spiritual person doesn't seek material pleasure. The truth is: a truly spiritual person can enjoy material pleasures just as much as anyone else. Self-denial, however, seems to be so solidly rooted in religious tradition that at times it might even seem like a virtue in itself. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:19:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-Your-Own-Way&id=3194884 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-Your-Own-Way&id=3194884 Most people think that our spiritual life is different from our everyday material life. But the truth is that the best way to master the basics of spirituality is by learning how to use spiritual forces to improve our everyday material lives. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Improving-Your-Spiritual-Love-Life&id=3194761 http://ezinearticles.com/?Improving-Your-Spiritual-Love-Life&id=3194761 Who, as a people, can even come close to the people of God? This is no idiotically proud statement. It is a statement of truth, simply because the people of God run passionately after the character of God... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:25:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Light-to-the-Nations!-Of-Gods-Wisdom-and-Understanding&id=3207230 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Light-to-the-Nations!-Of-Gods-Wisdom-and-Understanding&id=3207230 It's clear the old ways don't work anymore. The need to make "me" right and the other guy wrong, to insist that my way is the only way, are fear-phobia habits at the core of most of the civilized world's problems. As society becomes progressively dysfunctional, suspicion and fear contribute to the same worn-out behavior patterns. Destructive as they are, the familiar feels safe. When we focus on our differences rather than our essential oneness, we are not allowing our true spiritual self to be. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:21:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-is-But-a-Dream,-and-Then-You-Die&id=3208620 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-is-But-a-Dream,-and-Then-You-Die&id=3208620 Do you ever get tired of the rhetoric for 'living in the moment' and seizing the day, a la carpe diem? Whether we like it or not, the cliche reflects truth--we constantly face a barrage of reasons to live for the moment. So, where do we look now? Let's skip back a few centuries. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:58:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Again,-Living-For-(and-In)-The-Moment&id=3203710 http://ezinearticles.com/?Again,-Living-For-(and-In)-The-Moment&id=3203710 Reaching a true state of meditation can help us to achieve many positive health benefits. Learn how binaural beat recordings work and how they can help us to reach the Alpha state and even the Theta state of consciousness within minutes. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:58:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Binaural-Beat-Meditation&id=3204689 http://ezinearticles.com/?Binaural-Beat-Meditation&id=3204689 Having faith is a prerequisite if you want to get what you set your mind on. You cannot get anything you desire if you do not believe it. That is just impossible. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:27:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Having-Faith-is-Essential-For-Success-3-Practical-Methods-to-Develop-Faith-and-Succeed&id=3055809 http://ezinearticles.com/?Having-Faith-is-Essential-For-Success-3-Practical-Methods-to-Develop-Faith-and-Succeed&id=3055809 When we think about prayer, what comes to mind is some kind of request or solicitation of God . Maybe we are ill and ask to get better, or ask forgiveness, or maybe a little help with the lottery. These are the kinds of prayers that we mostly engage in. We might also repeat a mantra, for example, the "Our Father," or Hail Mary" as an act of devotion or contrition. Then there are the holy thoughts about God, heaven, the saints and Jesus as we sit quietly. Or, we might thank God for something good that has happened to us and ask for protection from the bad. These are all prayers of thanks, worship, appeals and requests, but they are not silent prayer. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:20:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Silent-Prayer-Is,-and-Isnt&id=3203679 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Silent-Prayer-Is,-and-Isnt&id=3203679 Is God real? Does He answer personal prayers? Yes, is the resounding answer! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:52:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Peoples-Personal-Prayers-That-God-Answered&id=3196860 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Peoples-Personal-Prayers-That-God-Answered&id=3196860 The purpose of something is the reason for which it was created. A car was created to transport people and things from a place to another. A toothbrush is made for brushing teeth. Everything we see was created for a purpose. The inventor (creator) had a purpose in mind inventing. In the same vein you find that you were in the mind of someone (that is to say a creator had a purpose in mind when he created you. Now what is that purpose? How do you discover that purpose? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:39:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discovering-Your-Purpose-For-Living&id=3192969 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discovering-Your-Purpose-For-Living&id=3192969 Regret. Most of us live with it-some in small measure. Others in large measure. It can, however, be unfortunately powerful and crippling. But most don't talk about it much. Instead, it is hidden from sight, tucked deeply away in the souls of discontented people-those who love God, and those who don't... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:24:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Way-of-Regret&id=3194817 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Way-of-Regret&id=3194817 Does Jesus' dying on the cross absolve everyone from taking personal responsibility for their actions? If one listens to the TV ministers, and born again Christians the answer is yes. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Karma-and-Self-Responsibility&id=3197643 http://ezinearticles.com/?Karma-and-Self-Responsibility&id=3197643 In the midst of life challenges you can still live a stress free life, because to worry or not to worry is a decision. Choose not to worry friend. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:13:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Worry-About-Life?&id=3194016 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Worry-About-Life?&id=3194016 Love is the greatest power capable of being used by any one on the face of the earth. If we would only use this power, we could change the way we live in a huge way. When we use love as a focus for guiding our lives and creating peace, we must look at our love in our experience. We must recognize opportunities to express ourselves as loving beings when situations show up. We have to make love our choice in every matter to get the outcome we desire. And there must be time outs so you can reconnect with your inner heart and soul through some spiritual means. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spiritual-Inspiration-to-Ascend-Consciously-Using-the-Power-of-Love-Through-Spirit&id=3190906 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spiritual-Inspiration-to-Ascend-Consciously-Using-the-Power-of-Love-Through-Spirit&id=3190906 Faith means many things to different people. At first, many people may consider others that have faith to be highly evolved, deeply religious, or perhaps, people who have spent many years meditating on a lonely mountain. I hope to put your mind at ease, in as much as explain that faith is something that we can all develop, and nurture as a character trait of ourselves. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:08:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Faith-and-How-Can-I-Apply-it-in-My-Life?&id=3195255 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Faith-and-How-Can-I-Apply-it-in-My-Life?&id=3195255 Is enlightenment a goal which we should reach? How to live a spiritual and enlightened life in this materialistic world? Is it possible? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:55:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Way-of-Enlightenment&id=3192688 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Way-of-Enlightenment&id=3192688 Those interested in meditation and a spiritual life must also understand the nature of the ego and its relationship to the soul. Otherwise the ego can masquerade as the soul and pull us off the spiritual path. Q Could you please comment on your words : "In this brief life, we are trying to line up our small ego with the soul and its vision so that they work together as one." Can you talk to us about the basic difference between the ego and the soul? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:48:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-Meditation,-the-Ego-and-the-Soul-an-Interview&id=3071323 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-Meditation,-the-Ego-and-the-Soul-an-Interview&id=3071323 Each of us has access to guidance if we would take the time to listen to it. It's important to pay attention to what we are feeling - as often our gut instincts are right. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:45:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Listen-to-Your-Inner-Voice&id=3145640 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Listen-to-Your-Inner-Voice&id=3145640 Life's challenges and uncertainties have the tendency to overwhelm as we all have experienced from time to time. When this occurs, a common response is to begin to claim a sort of victim hood, responding to our situations with blaming something outside of us for what got us in this mess in the first place. Yes, it does appear that sometimes the universe is actively conspiring against all that we want to be and accomplish. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:21:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watch-and-Welcome&id=3194371 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watch-and-Welcome&id=3194371 Although beliefs are vital to our being, few people think deeply about the power of beliefs. Can you recall when you last questioned yourself about what your beliefs are and how you see yourself as a person? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:44:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Beliefs-and-Their-Impact&id=3193153 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Beliefs-and-Their-Impact&id=3193153 Many turn away with horror at the mention of reincarnation and spirituality and yet they are very real. Its my experiences in both that led me to expose what I know about them and to become ever more confident that now people are listening and want more details. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:52:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-Spirituality-and-Reincarnation&id=3166377 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-Spirituality-and-Reincarnation&id=3166377 With New Year's almost upon us resolutions are something to think about. Year after year, we make resolutions with such earnestness, only to see them falter after only a month or two. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:12:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spirituality-and-New-Years-Resolutions&id=3197182 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spirituality-and-New-Years-Resolutions&id=3197182 Have you ever turned down an invitation to attend a birthday party, a Tupperware party, an Amway party, or a Facebook friend request? Have you ever turned down an invitation to attend someone's wedding? In Matthew 22:2-14, that's exactly what happened. Here's an updated version! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:17:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Wedding&id=3187173 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Wedding&id=3187173 Are you playing Russian roulette with your life? Are you driving blindfolded hoping to reach your destination? Are you leaving your life to chance? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thought-and-Chance&id=3190613 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thought-and-Chance&id=3190613 It is more valuable to learn meditation than you may realize. If you learn meditation, the quality of your emotional life will improve. Why? How could your emotional life improve merely by learning how to meditate? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:36:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Another-Reason-to-Learn-Meditation&id=3186604 http://ezinearticles.com/?Another-Reason-to-Learn-Meditation&id=3186604 Reflecting upon God's blessings in our lives is key to living happily. We spend a lot of time blaming anybody else but ourselves for the misfortunes that befall us instead of picking up the pieces and moving on with our lives. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:51:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reflect-Upon-Your-Present-Blessings&id=3048398 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reflect-Upon-Your-Present-Blessings&id=3048398 January 18, 2007... this is the first day I became keenly aware that God is an active part of my life and not just some god Emeritus witnessing everything catatonically. This is the day my husband packed his things and left my kid and me. For me, this is Survival Day 1. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:38:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-What-Sense-Did-God-Become-A-Part-Of-My-Life?&id=3185383 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-What-Sense-Did-God-Become-A-Part-Of-My-Life?&id=3185383 One woman's misunderstanding of God's love. Do Christians have the courage and self-awareness to dare ask the following questions? Do we honestly find everything we have been told about God lovable? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:08:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Gods-Love-The-Samaritan-Woman-at-the-Well&id=3181555 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Gods-Love-The-Samaritan-Woman-at-the-Well&id=3181555 Life goes on for us and our loved ones who have passed on. Sure we miss them terribly and need to go through the process of grief. This spooky experience I had at a graveyard reminded me that our loved ones can step through the portal of time and cross the veil and make contact with us. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:54:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spirit-Touch-A-Spooky-(In-a-Good-Way)-Experience-at-a-Graveyard&id=3186491 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spirit-Touch-A-Spooky-(In-a-Good-Way)-Experience-at-a-Graveyard&id=3186491 There are four aspects of God's Creation -- How, Why, When, and What. Three out of the four -- How, Why, and When belong in the realm of conjectures. The fourth (the What) is what we are, and the other phenomena are. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:35:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-and-the-Creation-A-Hypothesis&id=3182709 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-and-the-Creation-A-Hypothesis&id=3182709 The love of Jesus is available to you. Right this minute a living and loving God is looking for you. Bob George tells the true story about a small three-year-old boy who lived at the White House. The child's name was John-John and his daddy was President John F. Kennedy. He had free access to his daddy, the President. Do you know this access to the love of Jesus? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:12:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Experiencing-the-Love-of-Jesus&id=3202475 http://ezinearticles.com/?Experiencing-the-Love-of-Jesus&id=3202475 This article handles the subject of what happens when you encounter existential suffering on a spiritual path. This is normally not talked about because many spiritual teachers are not sure how to handle it. They teach the path but not how do deal with the tough part that you may encounter when going deeper. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:55:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Spiritual-Path-Fear-of-Dying-or-Going-Insane-Part-1&id=3184450 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Spiritual-Path-Fear-of-Dying-or-Going-Insane-Part-1&id=3184450 Looking closer at each of the three areas we will start with observation. As state before observation is asking the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of the passage. So let's break that down a little more. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:41:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Observations-in-the-Inductive-Bible-Study-Method&id=2424074 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Observations-in-the-Inductive-Bible-Study-Method&id=2424074 Think of the inductive bible study method as an investigative way to look deeper into the Biblical text. The outcome of this investigation puts what is being studied in context with the rest of scripture. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:41:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inductive-Bible-Study-3-Steps-to-Studying-the-Bible&id=2397658 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inductive-Bible-Study-3-Steps-to-Studying-the-Bible&id=2397658 There are three areas to the inductive study bible method, Observation, Interpretation and Application. The area we will be looking at is Interpretation which is answering the question, "What does the text mean?" Remember the inductive study bible method is allowing scripture to interpret scripture. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:41:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interpretation-in-the-Inductive-Bible-Study-Method&id=2465389 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interpretation-in-the-Inductive-Bible-Study-Method&id=2465389 When I was a little girl I prayed for a fairy. I got right down on my skinny, scuffed up knees, squeezing my eyes shut, clasping my hands, and I would plead "Dear God, please, please may I have a fairy?" I had the feeling, at the beginning of each day, of something wonderful about to happen. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:35:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-We-Pray?&id=3190796 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-We-Pray?&id=3190796 Truth for Life means different things for different people in that your truth will not someone else's truth. But that is not important, only that you know and put into practice what your truth is. The Law of Attraction deals with many things, including the amazing truth about the the universal law of attraction. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:29:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Truth-For-Life&id=3190757 http://ezinearticles.com/?Truth-For-Life&id=3190757 People define themselves as their body, or their job, or their illnesses and think this is who they are. That's not who you are, you are at the very essence Pure Divine Energy, Pure Consciousness. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:23:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Define-Yourself-Mystically&id=3185884 http://ezinearticles.com/?Define-Yourself-Mystically&id=3185884 Do you follow blindly, or are you striving to forge your own tracks? I choose to forge my own way while using the gifts and talents God gave me. May you find the leader in you also! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:22:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Makes-You-Great?&id=3183751 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Makes-You-Great?&id=3183751 Have you ever been sidetracked to the point of extreme frustration? No, I'm not referring to ADD, I'm talking about being so severely pre-occupied that you are unable to focus. I have, and continue to be from time to time. The "sidetrack" can take many shapes or forms for all of us. For me it's finding myself in phantom conversations. You know what I mean? I hope so, because if not I'm going to check myself into the insane asylum. Regardless, the bottom line is I get so sidetracked that I lose my ability to focus on the task at hand. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:50:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Lesson-From-WWII&id=3176754 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Lesson-From-WWII&id=3176754 Do you have a low self-esteem? Do you keep wondering what would be possible if only you had more confidence? Whoever told you that building your self-esteem was the key to confidence deceived you! Learn the truth about self-esteem and experience freedom from doubt and insecurity... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:33:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Self-Esteem-Deception&id=3176556 http://ezinearticles.com/?Self-Esteem-Deception&id=3176556 Angels are creatures that we have become fascinated with for centuries. The word angel comes from the words engel and angele which are old English and Old French terms respectively. Both mean messengers. This perhaps came from the fact that angels act as messengers of God. Remember that time when an angel appeared to Mary and said that she will be having a baby? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Angels-and-Their-Ranks&id=3177233 http://ezinearticles.com/?Angels-and-Their-Ranks&id=3177233 Regardless of your Race, Religion, Educational level, or you Net Worth... We are all made up of 46 chromosomes, 23 from our Fathers, and 23 from our Mothers. Like all things we exist in a perfect state of Balance. Light only exists, because Darkness exists, Left only exists, because Right exists... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:13:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Discover-Your-Purpose-in-Life&id=3173151 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Discover-Your-Purpose-in-Life&id=3173151 I know a lot about God. When I was a young girl attending Christian Science Sunday School, I was taught all about God. About God's love, and truth, and omnipresence. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:12:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-We-Really-Know-That-We-Really-Do-Know-God?&id=3177423 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-We-Really-Know-That-We-Really-Do-Know-God?&id=3177423 Many of us have heard the expression "living in the present moment" or "living in the Now." Spiritual teachers tell us to treat each moment like it's our only one in existence. Eckhart Tolle teaches that living in the present moment means having awareness and presence in our current reality. Edgar Cayce discusses how we can implement this concept into our every day lives on a regular basis. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:49:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Living-in-the-Present-Moment&id=3133300 http://ezinearticles.com/?Living-in-the-Present-Moment&id=3133300 It might be a bold, even controversial statement but Biblical scriptures in context might just prove that the species of sinner is truly extinct. It is interesting how the church as we have come to know it seems to have all the answers and scriptures ready when it comes to repentance and forgiveness of sins. However, when the true implications of Christ's work on the cross, at least as the Biblical manuscripts portrays it, is scrutinised it becomes clear that the church has built its doctrines on scriptures taken radically out of context. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:47:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Species-of-Sinner-is-Extinct&id=3176271 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Species-of-Sinner-is-Extinct&id=3176271 Angels, the divine ones not their various earthbound equivalents, are very widespread pop culture icons. Blame it on two thousand years of Christianity, but angels have managed to become a major part of Western folklore and culture. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:44:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Working-For-Someone-Higher-Than-Charlie-Angels-on-TV-and-the-Silver-Screen&id=3175437 http://ezinearticles.com/?Working-For-Someone-Higher-Than-Charlie-Angels-on-TV-and-the-Silver-Screen&id=3175437 Are you hearing talk of 2012 and wondering what all the hype is about? Are we on the verge of Armageddon as doomsday sayers are spouting? 2012 movies are starting to come out and many of them will support this theory to strike fear in the hearts of many or just for the sensationalism to attract people's attention and dollars. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:39:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Divine-Feminine-and-the-Great-Awakening&id=3177084 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Divine-Feminine-and-the-Great-Awakening&id=3177084 Wouldn't it be nice if we loved everyone the way we love our children? We all give our children unconditional love; it is natural to do so. Why can't we give our mates, our siblings, our parents the same unconditional love? Why can't we love everyone this way? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:25:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Loving-For-the-Sake-of-Love&id=3152560 http://ezinearticles.com/?Loving-For-the-Sake-of-Love&id=3152560 Sometimes the complexity of thought gets in the way of spiritual development. This article provides a tool for discovering a simpler means of considering one's ideals. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:03:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Rose-by-Any-Other-Name&id=3176112 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Rose-by-Any-Other-Name&id=3176112 It feels like a long road when you are genuine, but when it is past and you have advanced, you find that it is not. The length or shortness is only a perception. It is what it is. That is what this article is about. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:22:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Forty-Mile-Walk-to-Enlightenment-and-Awakening&id=3194028 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Forty-Mile-Walk-to-Enlightenment-and-Awakening&id=3194028 The person of the higher mind has learned to integrate both mind and body, spiritually. They've negated the overweening grip the body has over the mind; the mind is therefore able to (finally) influence the body. This naturally helps to create a higher joy. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:09:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Higher-Mind-Alignment-Creates-a-Higher-Joy&id=3200019 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Higher-Mind-Alignment-Creates-a-Higher-Joy&id=3200019 We are told on the day of Pentecost there were 120 people in the upper room when the Spirit fell. Do you realize it does NOT say there were 120 people in an upper room ANYWHERE in Acts Chapter two? This passage is a completely different thought and a completely different day than the previous chapter. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:45:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Were-There-120-People-in-the-Upper-Room?&id=3084605 http://ezinearticles.com/?Were-There-120-People-in-the-Upper-Room?&id=3084605 Proverbs 31 serves as an excellent example of what a woman is capable of. When looked at through contemporary eyes, it can be used as a standard for living a well-balanced life. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:29:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Proverbs-31-Today&id=3197254 http://ezinearticles.com/?Proverbs-31-Today&id=3197254 I had a vision from God just recently (and the message behind it is an old one) where he said through the situation before me, that I must back myself and trust in no comparison except by Christ. This is the vision of "Who I Am," or certainly who I'm to become (without allusion to some Messiah complex!). Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:19:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Simply-Who-I-Am&id=3190908 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Simply-Who-I-Am&id=3190908 The Introduction to spirituality happens in many ways and usually enters our lives when we become very dissatisfied with answers our belief system provides. Without even realizing on a conscious level we start searching for something new and different by asking questions and not receiving satisfying solutions. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-on-the-Journey-to-Spirituality&id=3120897 http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-on-the-Journey-to-Spirituality&id=3120897 God has a lot to say when it comes to wealth. All we have to do is have faith and believe in him. God has laid a golden road in front of us to follow. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:52:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-Speaks-on-Wealth&id=3109577 http://ezinearticles.com/?God-Speaks-on-Wealth&id=3109577 I love it how I can read a passage of Scripture and immediately have an image of my past or a possible future thrust there as a plate to devour before my willing eyes. God not only gets our attention in these ways... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:31:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psalm-55-When-God-Gets-Our-Attention&id=3197049 http://ezinearticles.com/?Psalm-55-When-God-Gets-Our-Attention&id=3197049 Every morning, when I meditate, I 'do something' to help restore my mind, brain and body. But when I meditate as a Christian, I also affirm that there's more to life than me 'doing things', and a more powerful Source of life than my mind or body. I open my heart to a deeper reality, and I begin to live real. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:21:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Meditation-Living-Real&id=3189448 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Meditation-Living-Real&id=3189448 Silent prayer, therefore, addresses the need to open up to that which is beyond our small self and really become Christlike ourselves. If we adhere to the original Church father's doctrines and rendition of the gospels, there is really nothing we can do to proactively change ourselves except to be perpetual works in progress and sinners who have no chance of ever becoming more than that. Subsequently, we are forced to entirely depend upon the Church for our final salvation. Thomas claims that Jesus never taught this kind of thing; that all of us have the potential to become sons and daughters of God right here, right now, in this lifetime. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Should-We-Pray-Silently?&id=3196264 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Should-We-Pray-Silently?&id=3196264 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.