Who is Perry “Fred” Stone, Sr.? Some would say holy-roller preacher, others would say healer. To Mr. Stone, the most important title would be Proud Servant of the Most High God. Born on February 11, 1933 to William Henry Stone and Nalvie Dunford Ball in Johnny Cake Hollow, West Virginia, his initial entry into the […]
Category: Spirituality
Called to Be Holy, a Biblical Perspective – A Book Critique
AUTHOR Dr. John N. Oswalt, a Research Professor of Old Testament is Wesley Biblical Seminary in Mississippi, retreat leader, conference speaker, member of the N.I.V. translation team and editorial team of the New Living Translation presents a well rounded portrait of the Bible”s teaching on godly living, the result of about forty years of study, […]
The Chakras – Understanding and Balancing the Major 16 Chakras
The chakra system is an ancient system, known to many cultures for thousands of years. Chakra (pronounced CHUK-ruh) means wheel or circle in sanskrit. In Tibetan Buddhism the centres are called channel wheels. Taoist yoga is a complex discipline based on the control and circulation of these vital energies seen as vortexes. Chakras are also […]
Psychobabble and AA Principles
I was at an AA meeting recently when someone criticized what he considered to be the psychobabble at meetings. For some of us in the rooms, such criticism is often a back-door way of hiding behind the literature of AA in order to avoid being honest about our motives, our rationalizations, our hidden agendas, our […]
God Has Given Me Power to Tread Upon Serpent and Scorpions and Over All the Power of the Enemy
As believers, we engage in spiritual warfare daily, and the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but spiritual. This battle has already be secured on our behalf when Christ died on the cross of Calvary and gave us the key of life and death. Believers are however expected to utilize some spiritual weapons in […]
How Important Is Physical Fitness To Your Success?
Just Do It! Sound familiar? Nike had it right with this simple slogan yet I wonder how many take physical exercise and fitness seriously. Recent article on Fitness Statistics by Sarah Marshall at MyFit.ca gave this sobering summary, ” More than 60% of adults don’t get the recommended amount of regular physical activity. Worse yet, […]
Interview With Phyllis Reid, Author "Anchor in the Spirit as God Beings – More Than Mere Humans"
Phyllis Reid holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, an Honor’s Degree in Psychology and a bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science. She works as a Psychotherapist, Behavior Modification specialist and Traumatologist with adults and children. She is trained in Journalism and Dramatic Arts and has worked in Journalism and Stage and Film. She has […]
You Are Not the Pedagogue, the Holy Spirit Is!
‘For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age’ (Titus 2:11-12). In these verses Paul says that the same grace which appeared to us at salvation also teaches us how to live. […]
Chinese New Year Predictions, Year Of The Rat 2008 – What To Expect And How To Thrive
The Year of the Rat begins February 7th, 2008. It is symbolized by a Mountain floating atop the Ocean, an image which suggests a lack of solidity and security. However there are opportunities disguised as problems in every situation and with proper foresight and positioning they can be golden for you. ENVIRONMENT * There will […]
The Meaning of Being Tall in Various Cultures
There are different superstitions associated with height in different cultures. For instance, in some cultures, being tall means that the person can reach out into the sky and touch the place where the deceased ancestors reside, while in other cultures being tall could mean that the person has the ability to bring rainfall in a […]