Judah, Brother of Joseph
The character of Judah is interestingly portrayed in the bible with a certain intimacy, making him a very human and relatable character. Even though he is not a major player in every scene, the places where he is included are significant to the relational element of the story as a whole. Judah’s personality is complex, and he struggles between the desires of the flesh, and his desire to do right before God and man.
Increase, Increase!In this day of escalating prices, out of control debt, and worldwide insecurity, is there anything that we can count on to grow in a positive direction? Actually there are two things that we can have absolute assurance will keep on growing and growing.
The Inner War: Conquest of SelfSufis have long held that the inner war – Jihad, the fight between a traveler’s higher and lower nature is a moment by moment struggle. Those who are somehow able to turn toward their higher self and use in daily life their access to spiritual awareness are on the road to enlightenment.
The Simple Path to Spiritual AwakeningSpiritual awakening does not have to be complicated. Here are very simple and fool proof instructions to give you the experience of divine bliss and how to allow that bliss to lead you to spiritual awakening.
The Greatest Muslim Name for GodPerhaps the greatest Muslim name for God is Al-Mutakabbir, meaning God is the greatest. We’ve all heard the Muslim call to prayer which begins with “Allah akbar”. In English this is translated “God is the greatest.” Surely none would argue with this. If anyone is the greatest, it is Almighty God. This Muslim name for God sums up many of God’s attributes nicely.
Allah Is the Same As GodAllah is the same as God. Islam’s 99 beautiful names of Allah portray many attributes of God which are common to both Muslims and Christians. As I studied each name I simply looked at what the Quran teaches about the name, and then looked at the Christian view of the name according to the Bible. What I found was that Allah, worshipped by the Muslims, is the same as God, worshipped by Christians.
The Real ZombiesThis article explores an unusual theory that declares zombies live among us. The author calls them “extras.” Extras exist in the back drop. They are people with whom we have no ties or contact. They are the strangers we see everyday as we drive to work. Extras are designed to fill in the details and make life appear normal.
Creating the New DayThis article examines a theory in which humans create the new day while sleeping. The future is considered empty until we build it. The major events we are involved in throughout the day are the result of a process called “plotting.” This activity takes place before we begin our day. Our consciousness is thought to examine the previous day’s events and create an outline for the course of our new day. This all happens on an etheric level.
Alzheimer’s Disease and the Link to the Hidden UniverseThis article discusses a metaphysical theory known as straddling which explains the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a time learning and introspection for the affected individual. The consciousness of this person slowly migrates to the other side, as an exploration of alien worlds is undertaken. Consciousness on this side is limited and gives us the impression of a lifeless being.
Have You Seen A Giant Squid Lately?None of the grandmasters has ever caught a giant squid before. Don’t get me wrong – they are believers of the previous existence of giant squids. However, they do not believe that there are any more giant squids in the oceans. How did they know that? They had gone to the oceans to hunt for giant squids but without any results. They have the most modern boats and ships. They have the latest hunting equipments. They have lots of money to buy anything they need for deep-sea hunting. The only problem is that they have not encountered any living giant squids in the deep oceans.
Jesus And The TemptationsWhy did the Holy Spirit lead Jesus to be tempted? How did Jesus overcome the temptations? How can we learn from His experience and tough ordeal in the wilderness?
Advocacy for the BetrayedStories of abuse, neglect, deprivation and destruction stain the litany of history. These stories we connect with and they anger us. We choose either reprisal or advocacy, for apathy just doesn’t fit our consciences.