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How to Interpret the Bible: The Divine Throne-Chariot (or UFO's in the Bible)
A series of articles on How to Interpret the Bible, by Lauretta Lueck, author of The Many Waters.
To Ezekiel, what he saw was a creature, and the LORD rode on this live animal of unknown origin.
What the writers of the Qumran text describe is a chariot that, supposedly, came from heaven and was driven by angels. Obviously these people were familiar with chariots, but because these were exceptionally beautiful they may have thought they were heavenly and the occupants angels. Who else could they be?
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How Big is God?
Is God too busy to handle all the small stuff in my life? Do I only go to Him with the really big problems?
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Good News from Mars (Part 1)
When we think today in terms of ancient Greece, certainly the people and culture associated with Athens comes immediately to mind. It was the place where the Hellenic spirit achieved its most glorious expression. The most diverse people from the Nile to the Indus, from the Black Sea to the Persian Gulf, came under the spell of the Greek spirit.
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The Mirror of Truth
Many times, we are blinded to our own sins. This poem is about a man who will not believe what he sees in the mirror in front of him. It represents our sinful state, and the many times we are unwilling to face our flaws and pursue change.
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Get Off The Freeway
Have you ever noticed how much our lives resemble a freeway? Once we are on it, we are in constant motion.
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Let Your Will, Not Mine, Be Done
Can I be honest with you? There are days when I just don’t feel like getting up in the morning. I’m noticing this a lot lately because the weather is changing and it’s pretty cold early in the morning when I awake to start my day. There are days when I move that blanket off of me and quickly snatch it back because it’s too cold to get up.
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Will Science Get Closer To God Than Religion Has?
Spirituality has been a subject of debate for thousands of years. Science, though, has been reluctant to tread this field with any enthusiasm. In the future, will science reach closer to God than any religion ever has?
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Connect With the Moon Phases to Manifest Your Desires
Many of us already know that all humans, animals and our planet Earth are highly influenced by the Moon phases in many different ways. This article will demonstrate how we can use these powerful energies consciously to easily bring us our intentions and desires more quickly and efficiently.
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Where Do You Cast?
When you go fly fishing you cast your bait way down the river and let it float. Do you give God your anxieties and let them float away and realize He is in control or do you keep the bait close so you can pick up the anxiety whenever you want?
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Conquer Your Fears
Fear is the number one reason why many people never reach their dreams. To overcome fear, you must face it head on.
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Saints or Charlatans
What's the difference? How are we supposed to tell the difference between the real healers and those who are selling snake oil? It's a big seller to claim that your work is divinely inspired. Even...
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Candle Burning to Petition the Female Saints
Here they are, our Ladies of Mercy and Divine Benevolence. Petitioning the Saints for Special Favours has been a big subject in the chat rooms lately, so in the spirit of Christmas and the Goddess energies associated with these martyrs and popularized pagan deities, I have compiled a list that tells you how to use candle burning to request favours.
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The Meaning and Facts of Life
Why are we really here? Do we have a destination to fulfill or
is our existence just by chance? The answer is yes, we have
a definite purpose on this earth. Do you know what yours is?
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Holy and Unholy Numbers
Many of our great religions hold that numbers contain hidden meanings that in turn hold the mysteries of the universe and God within them. Ancient Hebrew mystics referred to this as Gematria. Numbers are also given corresponding associations to various deities, colours, plants, gemstones, and superstitions. Here are a brief list of associated correspondences and lore for the numbers 1 through 13.
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Bone Box of the Rich and Famous
An ornately carved ossuary (bone box) is all the remains of Caiaphas the rich and famous high priest who convinced the Sanhedrin to murder Jesus. Now his victim is acclaimed as Savior and Lord throughout the world. God can sure turn things around, can't He?
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7 Ways to Stay Spiritually Balanced
Spirituality is uplifting, warm and makes us feel
comfortable. It can lull us into believing that if we're on
the path we can relax and have all that we need come to us.
Here's an article that gives the pros and cons and seven
ways to stay balanced during the experience.
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Vacation Days - Real vs Perceived Time Off
On paper your company may say that workers are entitled to a certain amount of leave every year, but sometimes supervisors can say (or hint) otherwise. We provide tips to make the case to leadership to walk the talk when it comes to vacation days.
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