The Hearts That God Loves
All through the Bible we see the examples of people who lived loving God. They had their problems just as we do, but were able to please God because they had the right attitude or heart. Here are a few examples of attributes God is looking for today in our hearts.
Time of Your LifeCurrently, we are living in the 21st century, just over 2000 years since the birth of Christ. However, according to Indian scriptures, time passes in cycles of kalpas, whereby a kalpa is one day of Brahma, who is the creative expansion of the Almighty. Each day of Brahma consists of a thousand cycles of four yugas or ages: these are, Satya yuga lasting for 1,728,000 years, Treta yuga for 1,296,000 years, Dvapara yuga for 864,000 years and the Kali yuga for 432,000 years.
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Bible; Mark 8:36) Oprah has been the talk of the town during January, 2009, namely the fact that she has put on weight and now weighs 200 pounds. She recently appeared in a television interview where she courageously expressed her abject anger at herself for her weight issues.
A Joy Filled LifeMost people, including Christians, think they can have some joy once in a while and the rest of the time should be filled with the sorrow and the cares of this life; but God, our heavenly Father, doesn’t think that way and neither does He want us to think that way. Why? Because our faith in what the Lord is to us, has for us, does in and through us, really every aspect of our Christian faith has to be centered around the major spiritual force of joy.
Boost Your Spiritual Immune SystemJust as your physical body needs care, so does your soul. Your soul is subject to ‘viruses’ of sin, sorrow, grief, loss, disappointment, impatience, anger, and the weariness of the daily grind. These problems may be overcome by boosting your ‘spiritual immune system’. We can learn how to boost our spiritual immune system from the Bible book of Daniel.
What to Do When There is Turbulence in the EnergiesFrom time to time we notice something like a churning in the spiritual energies which we feel within. This could be caused by a strong solar wind coming from a sun spot and producing auroras in the skies; or just the influence of the full moon. Or it could be a churning in group consciousness which we are feeling because of a war or natural disaster in the news, that lots of people are reacting to.
You can change your life by speaking the right things. Using positive daily affirmations is a powerful key to being successful. In Mark 11:23, Jesus said that if you don’t doubt, you will have what you say. Here are 3 steps to using the power of words for your benefit.
The Illusions Involved in Most Self-Proclaimed GurusSeeking a guru or supposed ‘spiritual master’ so as to realize one’s potentialities (or one’s ‘true self’) is fraught with problems for the unwary and uninformed. Some of the pitfalls involved are noted here, and what to look for before putting too much trust in such persons, whoever they are, however many devoted followers they have, however great their name and achievements seem to be. The trap of rationalizing away doubts and observed facts and acts often arises one one has come near to such gurus. It is a result of resigning one’s independence of mind (a requirement of nearly all gurus, but seldom at first – only after some time and commitment). All systems of religious indoctrination rely heavily on creating self-programming to believe and on guilt at falling short (of the guru’s demands or ‘perfection’, which is invariably the aim of such doctrines.
Wealth Wisdom Success Tips – Destroyed For Lack of KnowledgeDo you want to improve your way of life and finances? Here is spiritual wisdom to get you started.
Humility Sets Us Out of the Devil’s Reach!True humility is a powerful thing! Notice I said … true humility? That’s because there is a vast difference between “true humility” and “false humility”. First, let’s take a moment to discuss what true humility is.
Why Does the Pope Not Believe Heaven and Hell Are Real?Science is now proving that we are multi-dimensional beings. Religion has always said we are eternal beings. Quantum physics is not bridging the gap between religion and science. In bridging this gap we will have to change how we think about some religious concepts. The Vatican already has changed its views.
Your Divine CircleEvery June, the monarch butterflies arrive in the Midwest in a palette of oranges, yellows and blacks. This is a great day for nature lovers, not only for viewing the grace and beauty of this majestic insect, but because the monarch’s long, arduous journey to Mexico reminds us of our own life journey that can be equally long and arduous. The butterflies make the 2,000 mile migratory trek in blind faith, not knowing where they are going or how to get there.



