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, November 26, 2011

Through All World History God Has Fundamentally Unveiled Himself To Human beings In A Reasonably Obnubilate Way

By Neil Baulch


Part 7. That is the reason why God does not show Himself completely to us, to the point at which there's no longer any doubt about His existence and character, because if He came as a super hero with all His capabilities and displayed them in public then all humankind would know without question that He existed and would follow Him for fear of going to hell. (I will explain what 'hell' is in a later article) Where is the real relationship in that? Or the genuine religion?

God is a god of faith, it takes effort to believe and we are to be the equivalent. When you study it, where would the pleasure be, in everyone telling you that they adore you and want to be with you, desperate of fear - simply to fend off hell? I desire my children to obey my directions because they honour and love me not because they're terrified.

This is why God has shown Himself to man through history (see timeline) in a comparatively little way, and why Jesus, when He came, came as a servant and not a super hero in an impressive way to blind all humankind forever.

Some say to me "Oh, I believe in God but I don't need to go to church to prove it." Sure, going to church doesn't prove that we have a belief in God, but the actual problem here is - to believe in God is to Act, it is not something passive. Say, for-instance, you did a great thing for another person at massive expense to yourself, you would expect some type of gratitude and recognition. God also , having paid a great price for us, expects some type of appreciation - He expects us to give over our life to working for Him and His plan for mankind.

I need to explain that when I quote the Bible, I am I am referencing God's words, not just some ancient book that has suffered many trials over the centuries and is now an undependable list or diverse old mens imagination's. A dependable Bible timeline chart will exhibit the consistency of what I am saying. (I can provide you with evidence of the genuineness of the Bible as being from God if you want to see it). The Bible calls itself the 'Living Words of God ' in one Timothy 3 16 in the NT.




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Friday, November 25, 2011

The Truth About Voodoo

By Jade Davidson


If you search the internet about voodoo, you'll find out that the most searched terms are these: voodoo dolls, how to make voodoo dolls, and of course how to use voodoo dolls and how to do voodoo. These will be our topic for this article.

We have many misconceptions on voodoo because we have been fed by the Hollywood movies that portray voodoo as a very harmful and evil thing to pursue. We think that voodoo invokes evil spirits that causes harm to other people. While this is a possibility, this is highly discouraged in the practice of voodoo since the real voodoo discourages the black magical arts. This is very similar to Hinduism and Catholicism, voodoo has many statues that are represents the loas or the deity, the lesser gods. They are here, waiting for us to call upon them - spirits that are earth bound. It was man's evil desire that prompted him to use voodoo as an evil tool for revenge. The real practitioners of voodoo wants a peaceful relationship with everybody. It doesn't seek to destroy but to heal.

Many voodoo practitioners don't use voodoo dolls by pricking them. Although this is a wide practice, many voodoo practitioners use the voodoo dolls as lucky charms and amulets. These are kept and as much as possible, always held with them so that negative forces will just be at bay. The voodoo dolls are mainly used to heal other people and many other good reasons too.

If there is a religion that is quite similar with voodoo, this is the religion practiced by the native Indians in the USA. Why did the latter religious belief never receive negative attention from the media? Why is it that voodoo seemed to claim all of the negative reputation? The reason for that is that voodoo has been developed by the Africans when slavery flourished. Since superstition and witch craft was highly feared during ancient days, the African slaves used their knowledge of how to do voodoo to scare their white masters. The voodoo dolls then became very famous for being a witch's tool for torture.

Be reminded of the fact that any magical and supernatural force has noble roots. While it has started out as a means to spread goodness, it can possess negative vibrations to do exactly the opposite. If used to manipulate people and bring bad luck to others. The law of karma will be felt in many ways - either you will have conflicts, mishaps, and become uncontented and unhappy for the rest of your life. The decision is always ours to make. There isn't any potion or protection spell that can prevent the law of karma to be at work.




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How an Spiritual Guide Can Help Find Yourself

By Wayne Stanford


To develop in spiritualism in a world defined by power, money, and influence is a immense task. Modern distractions like 9-hour workdays and bills, we have bond our focus mostly to material things. As a result, our concepts of self-worth and meaning are misplaced these days in society. How can we achieve a balance in this day and age? However, you can go online these days and find out through the use of a spiritual guide or connect with one of the many spiritual communities. Nevertheless, before that, let us reflect on ourselves.

Looking inside yourself goes beyond recalling the things that happened in a day, week, or month. You need to look closely and reflect on your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Periodically examining your experiences, the decisions you decide on , strengthening relationships with friends and loved ones, and also conversing with an online spiritual guide can help. Here are several pointers when you are searching for yourself: be objective, be forgiving of yourself, and lock on your areas for advancement.

When it comes to spiritualism and people like yourself, religion and science have differing views on matters of the human spirit. Established religion views people as spiritual beings temporarily existing on this world, while science views the spirit as just one dimensional plane of an individual. Mastery of the self is a continual theme in both Western and Eastern teachings. The needs of the body are recognized but placed under the inner needs. Beliefs, values, morality, rules, experiences, and good work provide the draft to secure the growth of oneself.

Whether we judge that life's meaning is predetermined or self-directed, to grow in spiritualism is to realize that we do not merely live. We do not know the full meaning of our lives at birth; but we gain knowledge and wisdom from our interactions with people and from our actions and reactions to the situations we are in. As we get to know more about this meaning, there are sure beliefs and values that we reject and affirm. Our lives have purpose. This purpose puts all our physical, emotional, and intellectual potentials into use; sustains us during trying times; and gives us something to look forward to---a goal to reach, a destination to reach. A lone individual without purpose or meaning is like a drifting boat at sea.

If you still feel like you need more to find yourself, go online and find it. There are plenty of resources out there that can help you achieve your goals of discovering yourself. A start would be to seek out others with the same goal. A suggested move would be that of joining online spiritual communities or forums for discussions on the matter.




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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Simple Ways to Learn Sign Language Today

By Ronny Moss


When you learn sign language, you have to relearn your whole approach to speaking. Communicating with your hands instead of your focal chords will feel natural before long-but at first it will feel quite strange. Like many other things in life, it's a matter of learning a new way of doing things. If you apply some of the tips we'll cover in this article, you will find that learning sign language can be quite simple.

Learning sign language is similar to learning any new language in many ways. The most important factor is how much time you spend practicing what you're learning, for one thing. Attending a class only once or twice a week, or opening a book occasionally, will make it very hard to retain anything. Learning a language requires daily practice, regardless of whether it is spoken or signed. You may want to seek out people who know sign language if you don't have anyone else to practice with. Whether you know them or not, chances are there are people in your area who use it. Look online or ask about deaf communities near you and attend events where sign language is used.

You may be able to learn sign language at a local community college or adult education class. These are good introductions to sign language, and you will have the opportunity to practice with classmates and learn from a qualified instructor. These types of classes are not normally meant for people who need to be certified for a career as an interpreter... for those, you generally must attend a university program. To learn the basics of sign language, however, these classes can be very effective. You can learn a lot and meet others to practice with, even if the class is only for a few months. Taking a class is a good way to start learning sign language.

Sign language can be accompanied by spoken words when you talk to hearing impaired people. Of course, when deaf people speak to each other, they only sign, but someone who is able to speak should do so, as many deaf people can also read lips. This is especially helpful when you're just starting to learn sign language and are likely to be slow and make mistakes.By signing and speaking together, you will also be helping yourself learn as you practice making the signs and saying the words at the same time. In general, it can be helpful to use spoken language along with signing as you learn sign language.

Learning sign language does take time and effort just like any other skill-but if you're committed to it, it's not that hard. The more you practice it, the faster you will pick it up. As you begin to study this fascinating language, the principles we've covered will help you out. After a bit, you'll discover that you can sign without thinking too much about it-but it will take work to get to that point!




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Learning Sign Language - What's the Best Way for You?

By Marco Jensen


It might seem like a huge challenge to learn sign language but once you get started it isn't all that difficult to pick up. There are quite a few who will tell you that learning to sign is much easier than learning to speak a different language. these tips will help make it even easier for you to learn sign language. There are plenty of benefits and advantages associated with knowing sign language in today's world in addition to the personal benefits you may be learning for.

You can learn many things online, including sign language. You'll find a variety of language programs online for every language, even sign language. You can find online classes or programs that you download to your computer. Sign language is unique as it is a language that is based entirely on hand movement and these classes rely heavily on the use of video instruction. The hand movements may seem foreign and uncomfortable at first but with practice will feel much more natural. Take a little time to find the program that most closely matches your needs. The biggest challenge you face after choosing your program is really using it.

A local community college or adult education class may be a great opportunity to learn sign language. These can be good introductions to sign language, and you'll get to practice with other people and learn from a qualified instructor. These types of classes are not normally meant for people who need to be certified for a career as an interpreter... for those, you generally must attend a university program. However, to learn the basics of sign language they can be extremely effective. Even if it's for only a few months, you can learn plenty and meet others with whom you may be able to practice in your spare time. Taking a class is a great way to start your sign language learning process.

Sign language can be accompanied by verbalized words, when you talk to hearing impaired people. Someone who can speak should do so, as many deaf people can also read lips... though of course when deaf people speak to each other they only sign. This is especially helpful as a beginner to sign language as you are likely to be slow and make mistakes.By signing and speaking simultaneously, you will be helping yourself learn as you practice saying the words and making the signs at the same time. It can be helpful to use spoken language along with signing as you begin to learn sign language.

Many people are surprised to discover just how common sign language is as a form of communication. That is one reason that it is such a huge advantage in the work place and just for having conversations with other people. Sign language is not a difficult language to learn but it is new and different and there is a bit of a learning curve. Put these great tips to use during your learning process and you'll have sign language down in no time.




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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

An Interesting Insight Into Asian Zodiac Symbols

By Takamitsu Hairi


Zodiac symbols occupy a special place in the history of Japan. In fact the zodiac symbols are even considered important today. The zodiac symbols that we see today actually originated through the Chinese method of measuring time shifts on twelve units.

Method of dividing time and direction into various units and naming them with different animal names was imported to the Japanese culture. There are twelve units of this kind and it is believed that these units and the animals linked with each of them have a significant role in determining one's personality and character.

The rat is one of the most important zodiac symbols of Japan. People born in the rat zone are believed to be ambitious, honest,reliable and charming. Along with this they are considered to be perseverant and hard workers while being short tempered.

Believe it or not, you have sufficient potential for the success in life if you are born in the year of ox. You can inspire others also and lead them to success. Quick-witted, silver-tongued and patient - all these great qualities suit you.

People who belong to the tiger zodiac symbol are valiant, stiff-necked and are quickly responsive. Although they are usually deep thinking, they are able to easily soothe their closer ones. However they tend to be self-serving.

The Rabbit is considered to be extremely fortunate. Smooth talking is the over riding personality trait of the people born in the year of the rabbit. They are also considered to be ambitious, talented, detached and honest. They are also regarded as trust worthy and are admired by others.

Dragon is believed as a remarkable one among the Japanese zodiac symbols. It represents all good qualities including health, tenaciousness and bravery. People with this symbol are believed to be sensitive also.

Snake stands for intelligence, deep thinking and rare speaking. People born in the snake zone considered to be determined and money-wise.

Those own horse as their zodiac symbol are usually successful in their financial life in the opinion of Japanese belief. Quick-wittedness and proficiency play a good role in their success. Most of them are conversational, short-tempered and and appear to be nervous also.




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Share Valuable Sermons to the Youth to Increase their Awareness

By Joseph Advincula


One crucial factor to consider these days is to provide the new generations with useful sermons for them to follow. Despite giving the best to educate these young folks, it is somehow challenging to bend their minds on what they experience. There are numerous negative issues and these include violence and illegal sexual activities. Most parents are becoming disappointed due to the increasing numbers of crimes about teens using prohibited drug elements. They as well go through different innovative materials, which influence their lifestyles. These young folks now appreciate many invented digital items like cameras and mobile phones.

As parents to these teenagers, it is best not to allow them overlook their faith because of these advancements. The next few paragraphs are useful guides to make sure these teenagers will listen to sermons.

It may not be favorable if you will act too serious when speaking, learn to inject some jokes. If you want to determine if they are curious on what you say, try to entertain them. When you are sharing your evangelical thoughts with these young adults, think of interesting things. Prior to starting the discussion, you can actually permit these young individuals to enjoy a short amusing video. In addition, the video ought to represent something relevant to the lecture. These young folks likewise need to reveal their intellect by means of providing useful skills when it is necessary. This will give you time to evaluate the kind of relationship they will develop.

The next important move is let these young individuals reveal the latest technology or innovation. While you converse with these teenagers about sermons, make sure to spend time to explain other topics like science. Share to them about the influence of the online world these days to the human beings. You must also think of offering free bible verses to other people using an online discussion board. One more strategy is to make a fun page using Facebook to have new members. By doing this, you are giving them chances to express their thoughts. It is always a good way to make sure that your members are receiving updates. To make sure that they are willing to cooperate, let them reply through your email also.

In addition to educating them about sermons, it is also necessary to spend time talking about altar calls. Once you do this, make sure to notice how they react to the discussions. Unfortunately, you may find teenagers who will never show their actual faith in front of many people. Right before giving your final message to them, guarantee that you imparted them the good news of the Lord. On the other hand, go on in providing them valuable tips.

The good news that that there are teens to spend them offering their services through the different projects of the church. Probably the most important suggestion is to let them live putting God in the center of their hearts.




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