Shamanic Divination - An Exploration Of Traditional Divination Practices
Shamanism is not a system of belief or faith, it is a system of knowledge, and divination is one of the paths to gain direct knowledge. Direct knowledge can be defined as that which is experienced first hand by the senses. Divination is not 'fortune telling', it is a way to a deeper understanding of events and influences surrounding a situation or person. Divination has always been an integral part of shamanism. One of the most important roles of the shaman has been to seek revelatory knowledge from visionary sources, which may be for healing purposes, "why has this person become ill?" "what medicine does this person need?, or important communal needs "where are the herds of caribou?",[..]
Simple way of Your First Magick Divination…..
"> I am going to show you a simple way of Divination called Scrying. The first thing you need to do is get some sort of reflective object... like a mirror or a crystal ball, etc. This will actually allow you to catch a glimpse of things to come if you follow your current path. Now, turn out the lights, and get some of your favorite incense going. The only light that should be in the room is a dim light, such as a candle set behind you. Cover the table you are going to use with a black cloth or piece of fabric. Now place the object you chose to use for Scrying on top of the table. Start by warming up and getting into your meditative space, setting the tone for what you will be doing. When[..]
Kumalak - Divination From Stone Age to Date
Kumalak Have you ever heard what kumalak divination is? as you know divination field covers a wide range of subjects. From tarot cards to coffee cup readings to astrology our fascination to interpret signs to predict events or maybe to know things more in depths has always made us curious. From ancient times to date metaphysics and divination have been around, always open for debate, the dedicated practitioners of divination methods have always been put through vigorous tests, just like a student who sits for an university exam who needs his answers to be accurate, divination practitioners of all times withstood the test of time. And almost all cultures have a form of divination. Now we[..]
Is It Better To Make Your Own Tarot Cards for Divination Readings
I bought my first tarot deck when I went through what I like to call a mystical phase in college. I had watched dozens of witch movies and thought that tarot had everything to do with witchcraft and spells. I was wrong. Tarot has been around for centuries, even though no one quite knows where it came from. There is evidence that it was in Egypt for a time, as well as in medieval England. More commonly it is believed that gypsies are somehow responsible for endowing the world with the mystical, magical tarot cards. Tarot cards are not about witchcraft or spells. They are, instead, about looking into the soul of another person. 1) How to get started It is actually extremely easy to get[..]
A simple means of answering yes or no questions is divination using a pendulum. Divination using a pendulum is a relatively simple method, using an object swinging from a thread. It has been used for thousands of years, and is praised for easy of use and accuracy, when used in properly attuned hands. There are no requirements on the size or weight of the pendulum, but care must be taken to use a pure, untainted object. Divination using a pendulum traditionally requires a certain amount of preparation before readings can be made, but once this has been completed the tool may be used frequently. For more complex divination using a pendulum, a scrying technique is available. A pendulum is[..]
Using Tarot and Divination To See The Future
Divination described a method by which the people has always been a glimpse into the future tried to cast. Often it was also about a look at the actual present to behave properly in different situations may result. People wanted to confirm about the divination for guidance or hope to know which was applicable to different situations in life. For the fortune-telling crystal ball belonged to bone fragments cast read from viscera. With time and the development of cultures growing methods were added. There's the astrology, card reading with playing cards, the tarot card reading with, or the pendulum. Anyone who wants to learn in the field of divination a methodology should be clear,[..]
Methods Of Divination And "Seeing" The Future
Learning to do Divination may take a little more practice for some people than others, but it can save you from many of the pitfalls of life. However, some people have a more natural affinity for it and can begin to "see future events" much easier than others. Alsoi, it is important to remember that the visions will not always be crystal clear - you may have to learn how to interpret what you see in your divinations. Any additional materials you need can be acquired from any wicca supplies shop on the Internet (or in your local area). Now then, here are a few different types of divination that you can begin to practice now - and a description of each. Square of Mercury - This is a[..]
What is the Spirit of Divination?
Divination may be defined as: "the practice of endeavoring to foretell the future or future events or trying to discover unseen knowledge by supernatural or occult means". The Bible shows us that those that attempt to "divine" are possessed or driven by demons that give them the power to acquire information from the spirit realm. This realm is not the natural realm that we live in. This is the realm of the spirit where God is and also where Satan is. The Prophets of God in the Bible received information from the Spirit of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. There is one instance in the New Testament that comes to mind that is an example of the Spirit of Divination. The writer of the[..]
What is Divination?
Have you ever flipped a coin to make a decision about something? If so, then you've used divination. Divination means simply making the unknown into the known. Many cultures all around the world have some form of divination tools or rituals, often ancient in age and practice. Some examples of different divination systems are the tarot, I Ching, scrying and using a pendulum. Those who believe that divination works believe that all matter, whether "living" in the traditional sense or not, has an innate intelligence and that all things are connected through their energy. When you are working with objects, whether it be tarot cards, runes, bones or tea leaves, those objects are connected[..]
Rune Power Explains Reincarnation
The primary purpose for studying the runes through Rune Magic, Rune Yoga, Rune Meditation, Rune Mantras, Rune Radionics is to collect the power of the Runes inside your Aura. Whatever energies you carry in your Aura affect the health and well being of your physical and emotional bodies. The Runes are Creative Universal Energies. Where do they exist? Well according to the paradigm of the New Age of Aquarius they exist in an infinite ocean of thinking energy called the Quantum Ocean. It is the Mind of God, where everything that ever was, is or will be exists. The Runes exist there. They exist as keys to specific energies. Rune FA-Energy of Prosperity, Rune UR -Energy of Health; Rune Thorn[..]
Reincarnation - Is It Credible?
To start with, let us assume that reincarnation indeed takes place. What do the Vedic literatures tell us as to why it does take place? Two reasons have been given: Firstly, we're being given a chance to live out our desires. Secondly: We're being given repeated opportunities to attain spiritual realization, break free from material entanglement, and resume our eternal nature in the spiritual world. The Vedic writings are meant to guide us in achieving this goal. However, if we do not accept that reincarnation indeed takes place, then we have to delve a little further and ascertain whether it makes sense for it not to take place. The concept of reincarnation will fall apart if one denies[..]
Reincarnation, Pretend You're the Creator God
One way that role playing would help on the spiritual path would be to pretend that you are the Creator. This would help a person understand why reincarnation is the only logical way to structure the universe. As the Creator God you have this beautiful world down there and you people it with your children. They need to have lesson after lesson to understand what it is that you want them to learn. Would you educate your child with one month in the first grade and call it education? That is the equivalent of what one life on the earth plane would be. As the Creator God above the little world, you can see that one lifetime has hardly scratched the surface of the experiences your children[..]
Reincarnation And Going To "The Light"
I received an interesting email recently from Cincinnati, asking about reincarnation, and what effect this has with being able to contact loved ones in the Afterlife: "Thanks for all the help you have been in during my recent transition in becoming aware of my contact with someone who has passed. I am beginning to hear from my friend, sometimes in words, and I wanted to let you know I think you must be right about the fact that it is not necessary for our dead friends to "go to the light" and disappear from our lives. "Sometimes I ask my friend about something that is going to happen; I'm asking for a little guidance. His response tends to be, "It already has happened." That's[..]
Many Lives - Karma and Reincarnation
I still remember how I 'accidentally' discovered Many Mansions in the summer of 1972 when I was supposed to do my education dissertation.I spent days carefully reading Many Mansions and at the end of it my whole perspective on life had changed. Dr. Cerminara is logical and thorough. Very few people can read this with an open mind and not be influenced by its world view. There was also a personal 'happening' with the book. While I was re-reading it a second time in 1973 it disappeared for a few days. Later my father returned it with the laconic comment:" She's right.We live many lives." I was surprised because we were a Catholic family and I didn't want to cause waves with my new found[..]
The Purpose of Reincarnation
Reincarnation is the idea that death is not the end. After death the soul leaves the body, but, after a temporary rest takes rebirth in a new body. Reincarnation is an integral belief of many spiritual traditions. It is often asked why is reincarnation necessary? The main reason is that Reincarnation gives the soul chance to make slow steady progress towards fulfilling its highest goals. 1. Different Experiences. From each incarnation the soul takes the quintessence of its experiences. From these different episodes in the evolution of the soul, it is possible to gain a comprehensive understanding of many different experiences. In one incarnation we may have great fame, wealth and power.[..]
Fallacies of Reincarnation
For many the question surrounding reincarnation is whether or not it really happens?... This seems to be a widely debated issue, and you are likely to find more views on the topic than questions about it. It is interesting though that so many of our current day philosophies denies this and others simply seem to ignore it.. This despite their acknowledgement of an immortal soul.. "One has to wonder where it is they think they come from?... How it is they have come to being?.... (never mind where they are going...)" The principles of reincarnation are based on principles which support the immortality of the soul, as well as a perpetual movement through time of the soul. This occurs when[..]
Reincarnation Happens - Deal With It
It matters not whether you do or don't believe in reincarnation, it happens anyway. Obviously the process of living more than one life has not found wide acceptance in your western civilization. Since most of you don't believe in reincarnation, the proofs of its existence will always elude you and remain transparent. When the masses begin to accept its reality, the proofs will become more opaque. There are other cultures however where reincarnation is pretty well universally accepted in one form or another. In talking about probabilities in other articles, I have tried to explain the idea of multi dimensional personalities (that's you), by elaborating on the idea of probabilities. In the[..]
Reincarnation - Origin and Evolution
Reincarnation is essentially a concept that presupposes the existence of multiple lives. The idea comes from Hinduism and goes back to the 9th Century BC. But there is more than one belief on the matter, even within Hindu writings the meaning evolved over time. According to the Vedic and Brahmana hymns, the most ancient ones, life continued for humans for both the manifestations of body and soul. This is why people were buried with their personal belongings, like the Egyptians and other cultures in the area of Mesopotamia. According to this conception of reincarnation immortality was limited and was obtained through sacrifices and good acts in one's life that would please the gods.[..]
The Gnostic Concept of Reincarnation
Some people had never heard of Gnosticism prior to "The Da Vinci code". In fact, the concept might still just be the people who believe that Jesus had children. There is a lot more to Gnosticism which is overlooked by the interest on the main topics of the movie. One of them is their view on reincarnation. The first interesting aspect is that Gnostics are Christians, meaning they do believe that Jesus was the Christ but in a different sense. They do not believe Jesus came to sacrifice himself but to show the path to the real god, the way to knowledge even at the cost of his life. That said Gnostics revolve around human's pursuit to attain Gnosis, the knowledge of our origin which will be[..]
Reincarnation - Evolution
The problem with religion, there are that many beliefs, people worldwide are pulling in different directions. It is very hard for our younger generations to believe that almighty God exists; consequently many people are becoming atheists. Researching via a pendulum has provided me information that highlights not only reincarnation but also evolution and also how religion fits into our social development. Having been reared in a Christian family I recognized that providing we show Care and Consideration for others and try to adhere to the Commandments, it does not matter whether we believe in Almighty God or not; showing Care and Consideration to others is more important than praying on[..]
Death, Loss, and Mediumship
Grief can be a painful process, so many factors to be understood and considered. In the recent media we have seen such overwhelming displays of grief, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and of course the unexpected death of Michael Jackson - not only family and friends of such celebrities, but the fans, millions of people who are in shock and pain at their deaths, especially exacerbated when it is unforeseen. How can a medium help in such a situation? Well, while all situations are unique, most circumstances where loss is the main issue, has "steps" that should be considered. THIS Medium always tells clients not to rush for a reading- wait, a few months- time is needed, not just for the soul[..]
Using Meditation Sound Technology For Automatic Meditation
Meditation sound technology has made the benefits of meditation available to those of us who don't have the time to learn traditional methods. Technology has created many of the problems in our lives, but occasionally, it comes up with a solution. I have attended guided meditation sessions and found them extremely beneficial. I left with a feeling of peace and tranquility that lasted for several hours. Unfortunately, pressure of time and work meant that I had to give them up. Meditation is a skill, like any other, and I hadn't been able to acquire it in the time available. When I tried to meditate alone, I just couldn't achieve that relaxed state I had come to enjoy, let alone maintain[..]
How to Become Great and Powerful By Developing Your Psychic Powers
Be interested in power, You should love power, go for it. Prepare yourself. Then there will be no devil that can stop you. We are talking of Divine Powers, the power of God, not the type that the world gives. Not the devil power but Divine power of God, the Psychic power that is within you. To every one that have developed their psychic power have become very great and powerful in life, influencing their world. They can not be ordinary but very important personalities in their societies. Learn how to receive powers to make progress and succeed in life. Be favoured everywhere you go. You can't be endowed with power and not know it. You can't be endowed with power and your world and[..]
Parapsychology: Harnessing Your Etheric Energy
It is an unfortunate reality that society has inadvertently categorized the natural abilities associated with bio-etheric energy as a form of entertainment. Classifying skills such as precognitive event recognition alongside amusement attractions such as stage illusion have undermined the acknowledgement of etheric energy itself, impeding the acceptance of a wide spectrum of very natural, very real capabilities. Why, then, are etheric-related abilities seemingly so rare? The answer is multidimensional. Identifying Your Etheric Energy All human beings have the ability to recognize, embrace, and utilize their bio-etheric energy, or the energy produced and emitted by all living organisms.[..]
Spiritual Leadership - The Unconventional Touch
Pondering down the biblical memory lane, let us think of the woman caught in adultery. Yes, there were several individuals with a fleshy judgement - a non humane approach towards an emotional recall. Jesus challenged a sinless individual to come in front to punish the adulterous woman - nobody could come in. This is analogous with the society today - we are there to put across blame bullet towards others instead of developing ourselves for the real game of life. The Membership Model for Life of Existence As we see there are fewer people to act upon the changes as compared to the ones interested in complaining about what needs to be changed. This is what we believe is the Life of[..]
Discover Spiritual Dating Sites
Spiritual dating is an alternative way to find like-minded people online through dating sites. You may be able to find people with your same spiritual beliefs on generalized dating sites, but the process is much more difficult and can be overwhelming and even tedious at times. By choosing a spiritual dating website instead, you are opting for a completely unique solution that allows you only to meet up with like-minded people. Most of these individuals have the same spiritual beliefs as you and are looking for the same things in life. Not everyone is serious about the spiritual belief side of meeting new people and dating. However, if you are focused on finding someone with the same[..]
Is it Worth it to Join Spiritual Dating Sites?
In these days, you can easily find a variety of dating websites on internet. There are many general dating websites that we all know about, but in fact there are a few unique dating websites out there, such as spiritual dating sites. Have you eve heard about them? What is the nature of these dating resources online? Some people suggest they are good alternative ways to find your soul mates using internet. In this article, I will first talk about the basics of these spiritual dating sites and then discuss whether it is a smart choice to join them. Some people argue that it can be much easier to find like-minded people on the internet through these spiritual dating websites. It is true[..]
How to Learn Numerology the Simple Way
Numerology may turn out to be very interesting, once you get geared up to know about this incredible science. Numbers reveal a great deal about you according to this unique stream of numbers. Your life path number and universal number are two basic tools to tell you about your numerological facts. However, I must mention that, numerology only appeals to those who believe in it. If you want to learn numerology, the first thing that you should know is two different ways of getting numerology relevant numbers. The first option is to use summation of digits of your birth date to reach at a single digit that is known as life path number, the other option is to look at numbers that represent[..]
Spiritual Journeys - The Adventure of Spiritual Travel
Many of us have traveled extensively but have at the end of our travels come away feeling less than satisfied which is why it makes sense to find out a little bit more about how spiritual travel can provide that feeling of fulfillment. If you have had your fill of cathedrals from the Gothic era and the sight of another Madonna does not uplift your spirits then you need to find an alternative solution which can take the form of traveling to find spiritual solace. Spiritual travel is more than a catch phrase meant to make you seek some far off destination. As a matter of fact, traveling for spiritual reasons is not new because from the very earliest times in our history people have made[..]
Growth Through Spiritual Travel
ling for many is a way of unwinding and recharging their batteries but often at the end of one's travel there is still a feeling of not feeling satisfied which is when it pays to consider spiritual travel as a means of finding fulfillment. Sometimes, all the Gothic cathedrals in the world and all the lovely Madonna portraits are not enough to lift up your spirits and so it pays to consider traveling to a place where you can find spiritual awakening. Spiritual travel is not just a catch phrase that you hear from the lips of a travel agent because in fact people have from the very earliest times been making pilgrimages. Religious travel is therefore not something that has just become[..]
Clairvoyant Reading: Soul Purpose and Soul Career
WHAT IS MY LIFE PURPOSE? Knowing our life purpose is one of the most important pieces of information we can have. Life purpose is the same as soul purpose. These are two ways to describe the same thing. I am sure there are many more. We all have a higher intelligence inside of us. It is vast in scope and possibility. There are some lucky people walking around who have found their life purpose but many have not. There is a good reason why you forgot what your purpose is. Much of it has nothing to do with you. Knowing your life purpose is one of the most valuable things you can walk with in life. You are severely disadvantaged if you do not have it. BOUNCE IN YOUR STEP Having a life[..]
Are We Spiritual Beings Or Physical Beings?
Each and every one of us is a Spiritual Being. We are also Physical Beings. Can we be two things at the same time? Yes, we can and we are. So what does it mean to be both? Well, as Spiritual Beings we live in a physical body. As such we are prone to issues that affect the physical body such as: love, fear, anger, dishonesty, insecurity, disease, heartbreak, depression, fatigue, suicidal thoughts and other ailments of the physical self. Our hearts which holds our emotions is the center of our physical self and it is our emotions that control all the other areas of our physical self. If our emotions are unhealthy it will affect our mental state, which then affects our physical state. It[..]
Spiritual Beings
I think most of the world have the truth a bit backwards, maybe the cart before the horse- especially the church! We're not human beings trying to be more "spiritual" as one can often hear on most Sunday mornings. Rather, we are spiritual beings here on earth trying to have a human expeience. Each of us is SPIRIT in material form- for a season. Let's look at the recent landing on Mars by the Phoenix Lander and make some comparisons. We have just landed on Earth, well I did sevaral decades ago. The Ernie Earth Lander if you will, like the Phoenix Mars Lander is here on earth. We're both "experiencing" our environment. The Phoenix Mars Lander can SEE (it has a camera-eyes), it can[..]
The age old question for some people is, "Who are you?" Fair enough because without question, discovering who we are ranks up there with breathing. The answer to this question is a mystery to some people, however it does not have to be. Simply stated, we are spiritual beings having a human experience. We can mutually agree we all have an origin, in other words we came from somewhere. What you believe and how you believe it is the only difference amongst people. God is the creator of the world, thus I believe we come from God and come to this world as spiritual beings. Our creator also selects our earthly parents for us as well. If you think you are in the earth by happen chance, you are[..]
No matter what a man attempts to build, if there is not a sound solid foundation, that building will collapse. We have witnessed the reality of this in the business and economic world over these past few years and seen some personal tragedies. Lay a solid sound foundation from the outset. The importance of a rock like foundation cannot be over emphasised. Let me illustrate this from the New Testament. There are many passages I could take but I write from Acts Chapter 21 and verse 40, where we read that Paul is rescued from a wild mob in the Temple in Jerusalem, and he is so concerned for them, that he asks to speak to these religious critics and persecutors. He gives his testimony -[..]
As a Spiritually Based Entrepreneur you already have the key elements of "real success." Do you know what they are? Some of these keys were recently highlighted for me after an inspiring conversation I had with a new client. She called me because she was ready to step into the "bigger place" that is calling her. Right away I was moved by the love and respect with which she talked about her own clients and colleagues, and the problem they overcame. This new client is planning to write a book about these individuals and others like them, and the solution to the problem they have moved beyond. She, herself, is one of these people. She knows both sides by heart - the problem and a solution.[..]
Women Attracting Abundance Spiritually - By Knowing the Meaning of Life More Abundant
Experience the Journey Women in Midlife have certainly experienced a lot. Hopefully you have come to see that the journey is perhaps even more important than the destination. Today's task is to discover nothing less than the MEANING OF LIFE (and you thought that was impossible.) It's not to be a life of minimum joy and fulfillment, but a life that is full and overflowing. We are meant to take the journey with confidence. If Jesus, the Christ, were here today, he'd tell us the purpose of his life - in his famous mission statement - from John's Gospel chapter 10 : I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly. Living in the INFINITE, It's high time for us to be really[..]
How to Spiritually Wake Up
Waking up is simply a realization of the truth that surrounds us inevery minute of the day--the fact that Life makes no sense unlesspercieved with the aid of a good solid clarifying spiritualpersective. It would be easy to sit down here and write about the chaos that Isee engulfing every facet of life as I travel back and forth acrossthe country, but the only thing that's going to help anyone getthrough the veil of fear and the difficult times ahead is taking thenow vital steps to understand what's going on from a higherspiritual perspective. 1. This starts with you doing your homework. I have never made anymoney on writing the books Guidance has had me write. They have infact been a[..]
The Mix of Religion and Politics is Spiritually Dishonest
There is a Christian worldview that says politics will bring us safety and security in our lives; that politics will be able to make us or keep us as a Christian nation; that politics are the manifestation of 'thy kingdom come thy will be done' There is another Christian worldview that says politics are not a necessary part of a Christian's life; that politics cannot do anything for us as Believers; that God will provide us with everything we need so we do not need to do anything. Both extremes are wrong. Not because they are extremes but just because they both give the believer a false sense of intellectual and emotional safety: the first a safety of involvement and the second a safety[..]
How to Keep Spiritually in Shape
Believers are supposed to keep spiritually in shape the same way they strive to keep physically in shape, if they are going to gain victory in their lives. It's easy to get lazy and begin to slip up, and when that happens you become spiritually malnourished, you begin to dry up There are some basic things one can do to stay in shape Meditate on the Word You have to keep in the word, its not a hit and miss business, but a daily dose of the word. The word is spiritual food, which you cannot survive without, it is life. The devil doesn't want you to find out that you are full of the resurrected life of Jesus, the prospect of that frightens him. The word tells you how to live, take a[..]
The Spiritually Dead Church
The spiritually dead church. Now, I am not talking about every church. There are alot of good churches out there. I am talking about, the churches who have christians, that gather only for the sole purpose to gossip, gather at social meetings, and feel important. Alot, of churches, have turned into "apostasy" churches. Gathered only, to condemn sinners, and feel as though, they are more important than those they consider unworthy. Jesus Christ, told his followers and servents, "To gather the sheep, and preach the news to all nations. To minister to the lost, the poor, and the spiritually dead". The exact opposite, is happening. Christians, are becoming complacent, and have a hardening of[..]
Wise Sound Spiritual Leaders Will Always Help People Become Spiritually Useful and Positive
Psalm 127 is a rich vein of Scripture which we can subtitle, "Experiencing Spiritual Usefulness". The turning of the tide leads on to this. Each of us wants to be spiritually useful in the hands of the risen and living Lord Jesus Christ. Good sound spiritual leaders will always help people become spiritually useful and spiritually positive. We get the desire to do things for God, and such people can be dangerous. You can see a thousand needs. You are aware of a thousand doors. There can appear a thousand possible projects. We have to make sure which door to walk through. Paul knew where to go for God and that meant travelling over to Macedonia at one point. Jesus too knew exactly what to[..]
He replied, 'Whether he is a sinner of not, I don't know. One thing I do know, I was blind but now I see!' ~John 9:25 (NIV). Can you just imagine the conundrum the Pharisees had? A blind man healed, but on the Sabbath. They didn't like the Jesus fellow anyway; this only clouds their judgment as they question and consider the once blind man. But the once blind man was never talking the Pharisees around--it was never going to happen. The Pharisees, like many today, had a divergent, entirely self-serving and evil intent. Manufacturing a godless rule-bound faith was their stock-in-trade, and they were determined to ruin any case that didn't cooperate with theirs--which is based in a[..]
Women Attracting Abundance Spiritually - The Key to Freedom
If anywhere in my life I still think that someone else or something else is the CAUSE of anything, I'm abdicating the very gift of the Universe/Life/Universe/Life/God that makes me as human - the quality of Universe/Life/God that makes us most like Universe/Life/God - our FREEDOM. If I want to be among the women attracting abundance spiritually, I need to see myself as FREE and know that I am at Choice. FREEDOM is a Quality of God When we are speaking of Freedom as Universe/Life/God's quality, we are primarily talking about the gift of free will. Free will is a basic right bestowed upon us by our creator so that we can learn to be co-creators. We don't ever create anything. We don't[..]
Practice Aloneness and Grow Spiritually
There can be no spiritual growth without the essential practice of aloneness, or simply put, spending time alone. This may be meditation, taking a walk in nature, reading a spiritual book, or simply contemplation in peace and quiet. Even in a busy day, 5-10 minutes is not too much to find. The 'body-mind' needs rest and balancing. Time spent alone helps us to train ourselves to quieten the stories we constantly run in our heads and to see the facade that we hold out for others. When we are with others, we perform an act. A carefully-designed mask appears automatically for the outside world. When we are alone, we have no need for this mask, the ego is given a holiday, and thus we have the[..]
When You Are Spiritually Weaned, You Should No Longer Be Making the Same Spiritual Messes
I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. These are among the moving opening words of Psalm 131. Do reach for your Bible and read it. It could be subtitled, "Finding our true self". It is like moving on a class. It is like moving on into Class 5, but before you can move into Class 5 you have to complete and leave class 4! To do this and to reach this point spiritually, God will wean you from one experience and on to another. These Psalms 120 to 134 are called Songs of Ascent. They are songs used by the people of God as they climbed the slopes of Jerusalem on their way to worship, they are also a series of remarkable[..]
Being Your Brother's Keeper Means Stepping Up Spiritually
Stepping Up Spiritually is a basic element of being on any Path of expanded consciousness. It is really for each of us to interpret what being my brother's keeper means in our daily lives. Fortunately, it is one of those phrases that needs little in the way of basic explanation. It is the unexpected events in life that provide opportunity for us to truly put it to work. Tomorrow, a neighbor may fall down the steps and need physical assistance. Hurrying on the way to work, you may encounter a small child all alone and crying, and this may require you to take charge - to move into action on behalf of someone else. Maybe you notice a friend or family member who is behaving differently than[..]
Do You Need To Be Spiritually Ready For Dating?
ngle Christian, you may have pondered about whether you are spiritually ready for a dating relationship. Perhaps you came here looking for some Christian dating advice on the subject. I have found myself unsure of the topic many times. I have concluded on many occasions, after dating relationships have ended, that I am not ready because the dates don’t seem to develop into longer-lasting relationships. I thought, there must be a reason. I was not sure what being ready meant but I thought, God must know what He’s doing. However, I couldn’t help but feel a little worthless at times. I have thought maybe something is wrong with me, and that God has someone for me but I[..]
Get Fit Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually!
One of the secrets to charge-up your career is your health. I'm not talking about joining a gym, although that may be a good idea as well. What I am suggesting though is a three pronged approach to getting fit physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I love the reaction I get from some people when I mention the third prong. Physically fit simply means taking care of your body in the traditional sense. It means making sure that you aren't doing things that will hurt you. It means eating food that is good for you, and not over-indulging yourself. You already know what that means; eat a balanced meal of mixed foods groups. It is so easy. I am not selling a diet here. I am saying do what[..]
How Effective Worship Leaders Lead Their Worship Team to Grow Spiritually in 4 Easy Steps
As worship leaders, our job is not only to lead, teach, and model biblical worship to the congregation, but it is also to help the worship team to grow spiritually, and to help them mature in their walk with God. As under-shepherds, we have a responsibility to care for the flock God has put in our care. We are to feed His sheep. In that we have the responsibility to help our teams grow spiritually. Now I must say this. You cannot force anyone to grow. We are to nourish them with the word of God, and to guide and encourage them in the path to maturity, but we cannot make them grow. I have run into this personally. I had a fellow on my team who every time I would nudge him in his walk he[..]
Going Higher Spiritually Needs Greater Surrender
In the experience of spiritual evolution, you rise higher and higher as you gain greater knowledge and faith about your own spiritual power. You feel as though you can do anything, be anything and have anything you want. But then just when you think that you are complete like God, suddenly things come crashing down and you feel as though you are brought down to nothing once again. You wonder what is the meaning of it all and start to question the reality of your own powers and knowledge. You may have experienced such a scenario time and time again in your life. It is a crisis of faith that makes you reconsider your belief in yourself and in God. That is the dark night of the soul or the[..]