Powerpoint for sermon "The Evolution of Christmas In America". United Church of God. Given by Doug Collison, Pastor UCG Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, Henderson
This sermon deals with a common and often under-emphasized abuse - Gossip. In this sermon I suggest that gossip is tool by which Satan twists our God-given impulses to build intimacy and share good news and distorts them into a sharing of news not worth sharing at the expense of others. It builds a fragile intimacy and does great harm to the Body of Christ.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Gossip" sermon at New Life Christian Church on February 15, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Powerpoint for sermon "The Evolution of Christmas In America". United Church of God. Given by Doug Collison, Pastor UCG Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, Henderson
This sermon deals with a common and often under-emphasized abuse - Gossip. In this sermon I suggest that gossip is tool by which Satan twists our God-given impulses to build intimacy and share good news and distorts them into a sharing of news not worth sharing at the expense of others. It builds a fragile intimacy and does great harm to the Body of Christ.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Gossip" sermon at New Life Christian Church on February 15, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
In JWA's first-ever online “lunch and learn” program, we’ll examine the Book of Ruth through midrash and art—just in time for the holiday of Shavuot. We will be joined by musician, writer, and educator Alicia Jo Rabins, who has composed a collection of songs about the lives of Biblical women.
We have taken 10 Facebook pages of Canadian institutions, tracked their average posts per day, their users’ interactions, categorized the posts and then put a mesure of effectiveness on each of them. We all have to post those news releases that have zero interactions, but what can we do outside of those to boost our effectiveness? Having a baseline knowledge of Facebook’s edge ranking will start you off on the right foot for this presentation.
We explore the differences in ROI from uploading pictures, to videos, to photos or links – what will be the most effective way in which you can foster a link between your Likers, Friends and Followers. From guiding creation of user generated content to building your content capacity, you will leave this presentation with a strong sense of next steps.
Among other things, JP Rains is the resident social media person at Laurentian University. Last year, JP presented Risk Management on Facebook at the #pseweb conference. You can find him on Twitter and Facebook. Patrick Smoke also contributed to this presentation.
In JWA's first-ever online “lunch and learn” program, we’ll examine the Book of Ruth through midrash and art—just in time for the holiday of Shavuot. We will be joined by musician, writer, and educator Alicia Jo Rabins, who has composed a collection of songs about the lives of Biblical women.
We have taken 10 Facebook pages of Canadian institutions, tracked their average posts per day, their users’ interactions, categorized the posts and then put a mesure of effectiveness on each of them. We all have to post those news releases that have zero interactions, but what can we do outside of those to boost our effectiveness? Having a baseline knowledge of Facebook’s edge ranking will start you off on the right foot for this presentation.
We explore the differences in ROI from uploading pictures, to videos, to photos or links – what will be the most effective way in which you can foster a link between your Likers, Friends and Followers. From guiding creation of user generated content to building your content capacity, you will leave this presentation with a strong sense of next steps.
Among other things, JP Rains is the resident social media person at Laurentian University. Last year, JP presented Risk Management on Facebook at the #pseweb conference. You can find him on Twitter and Facebook. Patrick Smoke also contributed to this presentation.
Rights in Islam
By Maulana Ashraf 'Ali Thanvi
This book informs the reader about rights of different people in Islam e.g. rights of husband, parents, wet-nurse, Muslims, Animals etc.
The Path To Guidance
The Text of the Treatise
This is a book which the Shaikh, the Imaam, the ’Allaamah, the Shaikh of Islaam and the Muftee of the Muslims, Aboo ’Abdullaah
Muhammad the son of Aboo Bakr - better known as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - may Allaah the Exalted have mercy upon him, sent to
one of his brothers.
As’salaam O Alaikum,
1000 Sunnah per Day & Night.
A very useful booklet shows 1000 acts of Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Sall-Allaahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) Per Day & Night. It contains different situations i.e. waking up, going to the bathroom, performing ablutions, using sewak, wearing shoes, wearing clothes, going out and coming back home, going to the mosque, athan, iqama, praying at night and post-prayer sunnahs. Insha'Allah keep act on these Sunnah and share these treasures with your family and friends as well.
Jazakallah khayran
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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Know that not everyone is suitable to be your friend
1. "Know that not everyone is suitable to be your friend..."
2. 1 - Allah Said:{"Ah! Woe to me! If only I had never taken so-and-so as a friend! He indeed led me astray from the Reminder after it had come to me!"} [al-Furqan; 28-29]
3. 2 - The Messenger of Allah said:"A person is upon the way of his friend. So, let one of you look to whom he keeps as a friend."['Sahih al-Jami'' (3545) and 'as-Silsilah as-Sahihah' (927)]
4. 3 - 'Abdullah bin Ahmad bin Hambal said:"My father went out to Tarsus on foot, and he performed two or three Hajjs on foot, and he was the most patient of people upon being alone."['Tarjamat al-Imam Ahmad'; p. 18]
5. 4 - Ibn al-Qayyim said:"Know that the greatest of losses is for you to be preoccupied with one who will bring you nothing but a loss in your time with Allah - the Mighty and Majestic - and being cut off from Him, a wasting your time with the person, a weakening of your energy, and the dispersing of your resolve. So, if you are tested with this - and you must be tested with this - deal with him according to how Allah would wish, and be patient with him as much as possible. Get closer to Allah and His Pleasure by way of this person, and make your getting together with him something to benefit from, not something to incur a loss from. Be with him as if you are a man who is on a road who was stopped by another man, who then asks you to take him on your journey. Make sure that you are the one who gives him a ride, and that he is not the one giving you the ride. If he refuses, and there is nothing to gain from travelling with him, do not stop for him, bid him farewell, and do not even turn back to look at him, as he is a highway robber, regardless of who he really is.So, save your heart, be wary of how you spend your days and nights, and do not let the Sun set before you arrive at your destination."['al-Wabil as-Sayyib'; p. 45]
6. 5 - IbnJama'ah said:"So, it is upon the student of knowledge to abandon socialization, as abandoning it is from the most important things that the student of knowledge must do - let alone with members of the opposite gender - especially with those who spend most of their time in play, and spend little of their time in thought, as the nature of individuals can rob you.The harms of socialization include the passing of life without any benefit, as well as the decline of wealth and religious practice, if this socialization were to occur with the wrong people.The student of knowledge should not mix except with either those who he can benefit, or can benefit from. And if he is offered the friendship of one who will waste his time with him, will not benefit him, will not benefit from him, and will not assist him in reaching his objective, he should politely end the relationship from the start before it progresses to something deeper, as when something becomes established, it becomes more difficult to change it. There is a phrase that is constantly on the tongues of the Fuqaha': 'Repelling something is easier than removing it.'So, if he requires someone to befriend, let that person be righteous, religious, pious, wary, intelligent, full of benefit, having little evil, good at complying, rarely conflicting, reminding him if he forgets, cooperating with him when he is reminded, helpful if he is in need, and comforting if he is in distress."['Tadhkirat as-Sami' wal-Mutakallim'; p. 83]
7. 6 - IbnQudamah al-Maqdisi said:"Know that not everyone is suitable to be your friend. You must verify that this potential friend has the neccessary characteristics that make friendship with him something to be desired. The one you seek to befriend must have five characteristics: He must be intelligent, as there is no good in befriending an idiot, as he will only harm you when he wants to benefit you. By intelligent, we mean one who understands things as they are, either on his own, or if they are explained to him; He must have good manners, and this is a must. One who is simply intelligent might be overcome by anger or desire, and obey his desire. Thus, there would be no benefit in befriending him; He must not be a fasiq, as such a person would not fear Allah, and whoever does not fear Allah cannot be trusted; He must not be an innovator, as his abundance of innovation is feared from befriending him; He should not be eager for the dunya." ['MukhtasarMinhaj al-Qasidin'; p. 126-132]
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