Faith Articles

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Devakinanda Pasupuleti @ Wednesday, 4th October 2006 @ 3:52 AM

Whenever there is a religious, social oppression, the tribes come closer, grow stronger in their beliefs. This is what happening around the world. With more than 300 billion dollars spent on war and more than 3000 soldiers lost their lives, not to mention loss of innocent civilian lives in Iraq, the insurgents number keep growing. No matter how much homeland security we implement, terrorists will always find ways to kill innocent people to make a point about their belief system. Historically, in... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Linda Dipman @ Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 9:28 AM

Are we living in the end times? Is Armageddon upon us? If God's two witnesses came proclaiming the message that we were in the final seven years of our present day world, would anyone listen? Are Christians being given the full message of the Gospel? Or are the Clergy choosing to keep some information to itself? Is the church in a huge cover up because they are so involved with building bigger churches and directing more people to their television ministries? Has money become the b... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By ian Williamson @ Wednesday, 6th September 2006 @ 2:01 PM

Are you a church leader that is struggling to maintain numbers? Or have you sensed the call of God to build your church and have hit a brick wall? Perhaps you have been led to start a small group and have trouble finding the right people to contribute within the group. If so, youre not alone. There are many Christian men and women who are asking themselves, How am I supposed to do this? The short answer that they receive from their friends and colleagues is trust God and ... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Chris Campbell @ Wednesday, 6th September 2006 @ 6:49 AM

Religion for me has been a bewildering and reluctant adversary. For the longest time religion meant belief in some strangers prescription for salvation. As one matures and questions their life and the role of religion in it, certain sticking points become clear. Why so many different perceptions of religion? Why so many different versions of religion? Why so much mutual exclusivity of the various religion doctrines? Belief in one religion shouldn't automatically exclude an individual ... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Sean Cash @ Tuesday, 18th July 2006 @ 10:06 AM

You will find that the man that concentrates is well poised, whereas the man that allows his mind to wander is easily upset. When in this state wisdom does not pass from the subconscious storehouse into the consciousness. There must be mental quiet before the two consciousnesses can work in harmony. When you are able to concentrate you have peace of mind. If you are in the habit of losing your poise, form the habit of reading literature that has a quieting power. Just... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Robert Elias Najemy @ Friday, 7th July 2006 @ 1:05 AM

Philosopher means in Greek, "a friend of wisdom". A person who choses to understand that realities behind the phenomena. To understand the laws that are causing our reality. Wisdom creates a bright presence in our minds, allowing us to perceive with clarity beyond the veils of illusion. We see the truth rather than our own subjective programmings. When wisdom is accompanied by faith they create together trust in our highest values and virtues leading to inner peace and fee... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Martha Fitzgerald @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 10:44 AM

What first drew my attention was her voice, sweet and true, as if the hymns were rising from her heart. After church was over, I introduced myself, welcomed her to the congregation and complimented her singing. Over the next few months Ethel became one of the most active members of our parish. Sometimes during services she would become so caught up in the moment that her eyes would close and her hands rise, palms upward, as if on their own. Her intensity made me more aware of m... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Martha Fitzgerald @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 10:35 AM

The night air was muggy for March. I had stepped outside as a break from working on our income taxes. Two hours after supper I was still at it, running TurboTax to find any errors before preparing to e-file. As I walked into the side yard and looked up to the sky, a New Testament quotation popped into my head. “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, to God the things that are God’s.” It was as if I were hearing the words of Jesus for the first time. Or listening for t... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Martha Fitzgerald @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 8:14 AM

Call me a slow learner, but I’m still discovering how to know God. Why, he’s at our very fingertips. At our eyes, ears, noses and on the tips of our tongues. We know Him through the world He created for us. We know Him also through our intellects and imaginations. And once we really know Him, we can feel Him -- His love, His presence -- in our hearts. A year or so ago I learned that St. Francis of Assisi did not write the prayer we most often identify with him: Lord, m... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Robert Elias Najemy @ Sunday, 2nd July 2006 @ 2:03 AM

When I have true faith, I fear nothing and no one. I experience Divine attention and care. When my loved ones are in "danger", I trust that there is a Divine wisdom greater than my needs and desires Although I fight with love for a world of equality and well being for all, I am able to perceive divine justice and wisdom behind the apparent injustices. When I have true faith, I do not complain when my desires are not fulfilled. I do not feel that I have been fo... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Peter Crump @ Monday, 12th June 2006 @ 1:19 AM

The types of candles in Wicca depend on the reason for burning the candle. Votive candles are one of the types of candles in Wicca, but these are mainly used for light. They are short and stubby and are usually placed in a cup or other small container. Votive candles also take up less space so that more of them can be placed on a Wicca altar. There are many places where you can buy the types of candles in Wicca at wholesale prices. These retailers sell a variety of other Wicca supplies as well. ... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Ann Van Dyke @ Wednesday, 24th May 2006 @ 4:59 AM

Don’t let your hearts be troubled Trust in God, and trust also in me. John 14:1 NLT If they listen and obey God; they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant. Job 36:11 NLT Thoughts race across the frontier of my mind like wild horses, running ahead of a prairie fire. I feel fear and doubts rising within me like black specters from some deep, dark abyss. My soul mate, my husband is dying. I am facing an uncertain future. I am too yo... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Sharon Young @ Monday, 22nd May 2006 @ 2:29 PM

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary grief is defined as “intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; acute sorrow; deep sadness.” Mourning is the expression of grief. We usually think of grief as affecting our feelings and emotions, but it really affects every part of us. We may feel things such as shock, anger, fear, anxiety, guilt, loneliness, helplessness, depression, confusion, overwhelming emotional pain, feeling empty or lost… Physically we may... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By David Maillie @ Wednesday, 15th February 2006 @ 2:04 AM

Prayer is very important. There are medical studies linking both prayer and meditation with better health. People who pray on a daily basis have been found to experience lower blood pressure, less stress, stronger immune systems, less depression, to live longer and happier lives, etc... These are great benefits and should not be overlooked, but the reason for prayer is to communicate with, ask for help and forgiveness, and please God. To pray correctly we must be sincere and pray from the... more...

Religion and Spirituality » Faith | By Dwight Hall @

My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19 Have you ever felt so down-and-out that the you had to "look up to see the bottom"? It's hard to have faith during such times, when you are plunged into the depths of despair. Yet it is during those times of deepest discouragement when it's most important for us to exercise our faith. "But I don't feel like exercising my faith," I can hear you saying. &q... more...