Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Saturday, May 14, 2011

Calming Down Your Body Is Simple

By Nicole Lanning


Calming down your body is something that many people actually need help with when they get stressed out, are faced with traumatic situations, or are in a high stressed type of lifestyle or career. This is something that you can actually work on dealing with some very easy and simple techniques through different types of complementary and alternative therapies on a day-to-day basis. No one has to know that you're working with this, see you can do this from the comfort of your own home and not have to worry about what other people are thinking.

You have to first understand that this is your life, no one else's, so it really doesn't matter what other people think about the things that you doing your life. This is probably one of the biggest problems for the issues that are caused when you need to combine your body. They may be traumatic event that you had to deal with from other people, they may be issues from work because just your life, or other things. But if you think about the our of overwrought other people that are stressing out our physical bodies.

By tapping into some of these different types of natural healing methods in your life, you can get started today I'm working on calming down your body. It is all about tapping in to what is available to you. You can work with different types of vibrational healing, alternative therapies, deepening your spiritual connections, Reiki healing, and many others that are out there at your fingertips. It's just a matter of understanding the memorandum. You do not have to become certified or an expert in them to use them in your day-to-day life.

The the session I you're going to need to do is take a little bit of time for yourself and have a few crystals on hand. You want to make sure to have a cleansed and programmed blue Topaz and agate for this session to be successful. You can work with multiple crystals for this as well if you want to buy more of them, but it is best to begin with one of each. Lie down comfortably, close your eyes, and start take slow deep breaths with these crystals that are surrounding you with their healing properties. This is going to help calm down your physical body on an energetic level.

I hope you've enjoyed this new tips that I shared with you, get started working on your natural healing process today, and heal all of the issues that you're faced with in your life through some of these different types of techniques. You will notice a dramatic change in your lifestyle as soon as you do.




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Friday, May 13, 2011

How to Pray

By Laurentine Vavasseur


Prayer plays an important role in one's relationship with the Lord. Prayer is our way to communicate with Him. Praying allows us to have a close personal relationship with the Lord. People, especially new believers, often wonder if there is a wrong or right way to pray. While there is no wrong way to pray, the Bible does give us an outline we can follow to help in our prayer time found in Matthew 6:7-13 (King James Version).

"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen."

Part of the above passage of scripture is also known as The Lord's Prayer and most believers are familiar with it. It is the model prayer that the Lord gave and is also found in the book of Luke. The Lord's Prayer actually starts at verse 9 in the book of Matthew, Chapter 9.

Matthew 6:9, "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name," instructs us on how we ought to start our prayers. We should start our prayers by addressing God as our Father because He is our spiritual Father. He has given us life. It also gives God the glory and respect He deserves. The word hallowed actually means, "reverenced as holy," and by addressing God as our Father we are acknowledging His holiness.

Matthew 6:10, "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven," reminds us that it is His kingdom and His will that is important not our wants or will. We often get sidetracked in our prayer life with asking the Lord for things that we want. The Bible encourages us to ask for everything we might want in James 4:2, "yet ye have not, because ye ask not," but we have to realize that what we want may not be God's will. Try praying for God's will to be done and ask for God to reveal His will to you.

Matthew 6:11, "Give us this day our daily bread," instructs us to pray for daily provisions. We should pray for food, water, shelter, clothing, etc. You must remember that God provides everything for us - every little thing! God provides the shoes on our feet and the food we eat. Not only should we pray for our daily provisions but we should also thank Him for providing them to us.

Matthew 6:12, "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors," reminds us that not only are we suppose to ask God for forgiveness of our sins, but that we should also offer forgiveness to those who have done us wrong.

Matthew 6:13, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." We need to ask God to not lead into temptation and also to help us resist and conquer temptation. God promises us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 to never give us a temptation we cannot resist and conquer. Finally we should end our prayers praising God, acknowledging that He alone is the King and holds all power and glory.

It is important to recognize that the Lord's Prayer is not something we are suppose to repeat verse by verse. Of course, reciting scripture is always a good thing, but the Lord's Prayer is meant as an outline of how we could construct our prayers. The important thing is to just to talk to God. Remember there is no wrong or right way to pray.




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The Divine Institution Of Magistracy And Civil Government In The Principles of the Scottish Martyrs

By Andrew Symington


The divine institution of magistracy and the scripture precepts in the erection of civil government and in the appointment of governors were held by the martyrs. They also held that persons invested with authority should be fearers of God and professors of the true religion, as well as persons of ability and moral character.

No class of men were more jealous of the liberty of the church than they were; yet they held that an obligation lay upon a nation, by their rulers, to favour and support religion; viewing this as due, in the first place, to the Prince of the Kings of the earth, whom all nations are to serve, and as, in the second place, forming the only sure basis of national virtue, union, peace, and prosperity.

Erastian supremacy, placing the church in the subjection to the State, was completely opposed by them. Similarly, they rejected an authority over the State, requiring its subjection to ecclesiastical authorities.

They required the co-operation of civil and ecclesiastical authority, each in its own sphere, as co-ordinate powers under God. They drew the distinction between civil and ecclesiastical authority with judicious exactness and without confounding these two things.

They did not confound the constitutional exercise of civil authority, in giving facilities and protection to true religion, with the base prostitution of it to State or personal purposes.

Be it right or wrong, such is the fact, that the reformers did not exclude religion from national concern. They found things civil and religious recognized in the same divine law, connected in the complex nature and relations of man, related also in the necessary connections of things, and joined in the corruptions against which they protested.

But it is due to them to say, that nothing was more remote from their minds than the idea of propagating religion with the sword. Called, as they were, in their perilous circumstances, to assume the attitude of defence, they disavowed and abhorred the propagation of religion by other than the weapons of scripture, argument, prayer, and example.

In language as strong as could be employed by those who accuse them of sanguinary principles, they declared, "We positively disavow, as horrid murder, the killing of any, because of a different persuasion and opinion from us, albeit some have invidiously cast this odious calumny upon us." (This article has been adapted from "Religious Principles of the Scottish Martyrs" by Andrew Symington.)




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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Basic Voodoo Information For The Newbies

By Jade Davidson


Whenever you hear the word voodoo, what immediately comes to mind? Are those gory images that portray evil spirits at work? But how come voodoo has become a practiced religion in Haiti for so long? Is voodoo essentially bad?

These are only few of the usual questions that we'll be thinking about voodoo. Genuine voodoo, the one practiced in Haiti is highly spiritual and supernatural that calls upon the forces of nature. It is neither good nor evil. It's goal is for you to have power and to be accountable of the power that you have.

Applying the law of karma is certainly a wise thing to do when it comes to voodoo. You sending your love by casting love and healing spells will eventually receive love also. Doing otherwise will be so foolosh since you don't know for sure what the punishment will be. Since you are the one who will be releasing an evil force, it will come back twice more powerful.

These noble purposes can be applied in making voodoo dolls. Again, there are many gory images that might come to mind when we think of voodoo dolls sticked with pins. The voodoo practitioners doing evil deeds for their clients in movies are sickening thoughts about voodoo. How come those who are using voodoo for dignified reasons aren't exposed?

Often in movies, we see a voodoo doll with pins stuck on it. That is truly a part of the process. Does it generally harm you if a person who hates you suddenly grabs a doll, place your picture on it, and stick needles and pins to the doll? No, it won't. If the process of making a voodoo doll isn't done properly, then it won't work at all. Buying a voodoo doll isn't suggested since there must be a special spiritual bond between you and the doll. The said bond will never be a reality if you won't be making the doll yourself.

Is it suggested to buy a voodoo doll? Not really. Making the voodoo doll yourself is an assurance that the spell will take effect because of the unique connection that you have. You will feel it when you are making the doll. For more explanations, you can visit Frank Stevens' website, I learned the information there. He is someone who doesn't exploit our money since he encourages us doing the spells. He obliterated the sickening thoughts I had about voodoo before, making me see voodoo in a better light just meant that I am able to harness positive energy for myself and my loved ones.

Self assessment is the most essential step to make. Ask yourself if you won't be harming others, even the most mean person who always manages to ruin your life...will you bless him or her? Remember, the love and blessings that you release will radiate to them like the warmth of the sun. The dark forces are just awaiting to claim your soul if you do evil voodoo. This potentially powerful craft can bring you immense contentment or be detrimental to you. The choice is yours.




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Learn Some New Affirmations

By Nicole Lanning


You can get started working with affirmations in your own life right here and now. I will go over some of the basics as well as get you started on some of my own affirmations that have helped me have more love in my life, more success, and even better health, so let's get started!

Probably one of the biggest things you will need to know about working with affirmations is that you first have to decide on what you want in your life. You need to be specific, as this is key!

You can now focus on placing your affirmation work in the present tense. This is one of the very big important keys to this type of work. We cannot control issues in the past nor can we control anything in our future experiences, we just have this present moment to work on, so we have to make the most out of it!

The next important step is to work on making sure that your affirmation is in a positive format. You don't want to say I want to be out of debt. That is focusing on debt, not abundance and prosperity. This is a big key to working with affirmations.

Lastly, you want to tie in your emotional side to this. You have to be the emotions behind this to work when you are focusing your intention for this or you will just be rambling words written on a piece of paper.

As promised, here is a list of some of the affirmations that I have had the most success with:

Today is the best day of my life on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level.

My family and I live our ideal life.

I am healthy on a mind-body-spirit level.

I trust my soul decisions with each moment that passes.

Pick and choose the ones that you want, or make up the ones that best resonate with you today!




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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Ho'oponopono Book Accelerates Meditation Abilities in Human Beings

By Al Case


The Ho'oponopono Book I am referring to is titled Zero Limits, and it was written by Joe Vitale. One would not think that ink on parchment could result in such a thing as an increase in the ability to meditate, but this book does. Indeed, this little epistle is better than a decade of sitting and contemplating.

One has to ask oneself what one is really trying to do when one meditates. The dictionary says, 'to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.' This is an interesting definition, and in examining it one can quickly see a problem with meditation.

There is nothing wrong with focusing the mind, we should all learn to focus our minds. The question here is what must we focus our minds on? The normal things supplied to us by religions are entirely too vague, and thus our progress is slowed.

If one is trying to still the mind and achieve silence, one should ask what is the 'not-silence' that we are trying to get rid of? The answer is that what causes chatter in our minds is how we deal with the people in our life. All problems, you see, relate to people.

We can chant religious phrases, but meanings tend to be vague. Thus, we lose direction, and the chant becomes less than meaningful. Wouldn't it be better to handle our distractions with the people of the world, and thus get rid of that which stops the silence which is necessary to make that chant really work?

This fact holds true for all types and methods of meditation. Having trouble focusing on your yoga practice, or maybe Tai Chi Chuan? Simply apply a little Hooponopono right out a book and your practice will accelerate.

How about your job, or your marriage, or that durned kid that won't pick up his clothes? Want to handle them, her or him? Simply read a book on an ancient Hawaiian religious discipline, apply what you've learned to what you are doing, and all problems are instantly solved.

I know, it sounds too good, too easy, to be true. But the fact is that people are what life is about, and Hooponopono is about handling people. So read the Ho'oponopono book and appy that old Oceanic discipline to your life, accelerate your meditative abilities, and start to enjoy life as you never believed possible.




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One Shocking Trick You Need To Manifest Desires

By Felicia Fillmore


Once people learn about the law of attraction, they tend to give it shot and focus on improving their lives. But they are not satisfied, and start to question what they are doing wrong. Below are some helpful tips to fulfill your dreams and goals by applying the law of attraction in your everyday life.

Even if you are new to the law of attraction, you should know the importance of visualizing your desires. But if you establish your hope on an unreliable base, you will be disappointed. Even applied to the law of attraction and visualization, this rule makes sense. If you want be rich, but you do not believe it can happen, you will not manifest desires. Just believe that you can make your desires and dreams come true, then soon enough your life will start heading in the direction you want.

This activity isn't for the faint of heart, write down what life would be like if you continued your negative thinking. Make the visualization as specific as you can : how hard your life would be. If you have to suffer that kind of life for twenty or thirty years longer, what will you feel? What a cruel thing it would be if it really happens. I' v tried, and I could not help crying.

Next, write down on another piece of paper on what your desires are. Put as much positive energy and enthusiasm into it as you did with the first step. This will be much more enjoyable and you'll have fun doing this. You would be so immersed when you thinking about how great life can be when your dreams are realized. In order to manifest desires, write them all down in vivid detail.

Then take a moment to decide on which life you prefer, it should be a no brainer. Burn the first negative paper. Watching your limiting beliefs burn away will help you instantly feel freed and relaxed from it becoming a reality. Keep the second sheet of paper, re-read it every night before you go to bed as well as reading it in the morning when you wake up and you'll be well on your way to manifest desires written down.

The impact of the Law of Attraction has is unpredictable but amazing. So , act on it right now. Just remember your limiting beliefs may be out of awareness. Want to make your dreams happen in a better way? This tip will help you.




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