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Ideas for a Love Offering Tithe Basket

Collection plates are often used in churches to collect tithes.Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesTithing is technically the practice of giving ten percent of one's income to one's place of worship. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all have a history of encouraging, and in some...

Top Ten Tantra Temples

Your guide to the top 10 Tantra temples of India. Followers of the tantra path of Hinduism as well as people of the

Bible Treasure Hunt Ideas

Ninety-two percent of Americans possess a Bible, yet a 1990 Gallup poll revealed many of them know surprisingly little about its content. In fact, half the people interviewed were unable to name even one of the four Gospel books of the New Testament. While the Bible can be challenging to read, it do

The Origins of Spurious - The Un-Intelligent Design of Darwinism

The evolutionary model is enjoying the limelight only because it has gained a momentum that is hard to put the brakes on. Anyone who dares to think for themselves may not only put the brakes on but may indeed want to just abandon the vehicle altogether. Heres why

Mediums - Hunches, Openings And Changes

The reports of tarot cards began around the 15th century, a century behind cards were heralded in Europe initiating with the developing towns in italia. The growth of Tarot as we understand it nowadays has ...

A Word from the Bible: Praying for You

It's funny. Last week I was feeling all lost and slightly depressed over the fact that I had nothing to really contribute for my Friday columns. Well, that was last week. Since then, my eyes ...

Imbolc End-of-Winter Meditation

Imbolc is a reminder that winter is ending soon. In just a few more weeks, the new life of spring will begin to bloom. Say goodbye to the chill and darkness of winter with this meditative journey.

The 8 Pillars of Stewardship

Of the many important stewardship qualities, I believe there are certain foundational pillars that bring strength, wealth, balance, and permanence to individuals who recognize their role is that of a steward. Pillar #1: Pay God ...

Church Games for Fall

Since fall is the start of the school year in most places, it's also a time of new beginnings for church programs. Many children move up a year in their Sunday School classes; others start for the first time. Kids seem to have boundless energy in the fall. Take advantage of the season and the cooler

A Winter Miracle

There are many charity organizations out there that give help to the elderly. But one thing that is quite rare is to find elderly that have experienced a great deal of suffering, only to get ...

Jesus' Parables: Candles and Seeds (Mark 4:21-34)

Having explained the parable of the sower of seeds to his apostles, Jesus launches into several more parables. The timeline of events here is confusing because we were just reading about Jesus talking alone to his apostles, but he is now teaching parables to them - or have we shifted back to an earl

Orangutan Totem

The Orangutan totem teaches creativity, logical thinking, and family bonding.

Using Animal Parts in Pagan Rituals

Why would anyone even consider using animal parts in ritual? There are actually a number of reasons, and it can be done in an ethical and humane manner.

You Are Not An Island And Can Never Succeed As One

How bad were you hurt last year that you have chosen to be alone, an island? How do you think that you can make it as an Island for the twelve months of this New Year? God did not make you an Island,

Vedic Astrology Yantra

In the Vedic astrology there are three method of healing process for every one daily life problem:- 1. Mantra 2. Tantra 3. Yantra

How to Invite People to a Memorial Service

The powerful emotions surrounding a memorial service can make its planning a painful experience for the bereaved family. Deciding who to invite to the service has the potential to be one of the more painful details because of the fear of forgetting someone or because of family disputes about who sho

Meditation Retreat

Our faith community has a group of people that meet on a weekly basis to study and reflect on the readings that are read each week during the Sunday services. The group is open to ...