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Buddhist meditation
What is Buddhist Meditation?
Buddhist meditation is the practice by which Buddhists achieve their highest spiritual goals. It is a rich and varied devotional discipline with many different styles and methodologies depending on the tradition. The Buddha taught certain basics of meditation, and over the centuries his...
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Catholic
Who Belongs in the Olympic Female Sport Category?
I’d like to talk about sporting categories generally, and then look at a couple of specific situations for people with XY disorders of sexual development. Update 8/4/24: See here for “Toward a Robust Definition of Sport Sex” by David J. Handelsman in Endocrine Reviews. Table 2 lays out...
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Women in Religion
Chitown Diamond: Cherish True Ships But Discern Accurately
As we celebrate National Friendship Day, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the true nature of friendship, especially in a world that often blurs the lines between genuine connections and superficial bonds. In our journey through life, just like the character Diamond in “Chicago...
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Muslim
How to Get Back On Your Feet Quickly after Surgery
Surgery often requires a significant recovery period. While the length of recovery depends on the type of procedure, there are several things you can do to help get back on your feet as quickly as possible. Here are tips for recovering well and resuming normal activity after surgery....
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Where Faith and Critical Thinking Meet
"Feliz Navidad" in July!
Christmas in July - Sing Joy to the World!
The speech Butker didn’t give – what were you born to do?
Benny Hinn and John MacArthur are human beings
Mica's story is not a noble lie - Mental illness is real
Autism is not demonic and Jesus would have an awareness week
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Do You Want to Get Well?
15 Encouraging Bible Verses for a Devotional Hope Shot
What Does Submission Mean in a Biblical Marriage Context?
Unveiling The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition
How to Find and Keep Satisfaction in God
Sarah and Hagar, Mothers of Two Nations
Unveiling the Heroic Acts of Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus
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One Moment of Joy
Is There A Way To Peace: Peace Is The Way
Joy, Gratitude and Grief:Israel,War and Gaza
Hope Amidst War: How I Hold Hope Since Oct 7th
Between Courage and Hope: 91 days Hostages held by Hamas.
The Hostages Held By Hamas Must Come Home
The atrocities the Hamas terrorists did in Israel echoes the barbarisms of the Nazis.
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Harmonizing Body and Mind
The Ultimate Guide to Dressing Appropriately for Church
5 Ways Outdoor Play Can Bolster Children’s Faith
How Does the Church Define Fasting?
5 Ways to Make Your Church More Eco-Friendly
The Spiritual Meaning of Eggs
6 Psalms for Veterans and Military Appreciation Month
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The Leadership Well
Follow the Leader: Becoming an Inspirational Leader
How to Create an Environment of Intimacy as a Team
Do You Have Time? The Error of Time Management
Who Are You Calling Biased?
Becoming Community
All the Feels: Acknowledging, Understanding and Honoring Our Emotions
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Mindfulness For Addressing Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and Grief
What To Do Instead of Arguing to Build Emotional Intimacy
Why You Might Have Imposter Syndrome for Men and Women
Getting Motivated to Start Mindfulness Meditation
The Truth about Shame, Worry, Insecurity and Fear
The Secrets to Motivation You Need in 2024
How Smartphone's Create Addictive Patterns And How to Detox
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Beyond the Ordinary
Self-Help Addiction: Escaping Cycles of Endless Improvement
The Fallacy of Being Human
You as the Sculptor of Reality
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the True Light Within
It's Not What You Eat...But How That Matters
Duality: Embracing the Gift of Choice for Divine Evolution
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GraceBod
I Just Read the Whole Bible. Now What?
If Anything is Excellent: Do-Over's in the Creative Process
Whatever is Admirable: My Teen Respectfully Took a Stand
Whatever is Lovely... Guarded an Anxious Pre-Thanksgiving
Think About Whatever Is Pure? Um, What Should I Think About?
Whatever is Right, or Just, or... Just Right?
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Rebuilding My Religion
Jesus: A Field Manual Is Secretly about Christian Mysticism
Does the Virgin Birth of Jesus Still Matter?
Christian Enlightenment: Can a Christian Be Enlighted?
The Gospel of Matthew: The Early Christian Manual for Making Disciples
"I Believe"? True Faith and the Apostles' Creed in 2023
The Apostles’ Creed for a Non-Catholic: Am I a Heretic?
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Zen and Recovery
Zen and Recovery: The Zombie Apocalypse
Zen and Recovery: Abstinence is Radical
Zen and Recovery: Why Buddhism and Recovery?
Zen and Recovery - Die Before You Die
Welcome to Zen and Recovery
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Human Encounter
We’re All Snowflakes, and That’s OK
7 Surprises Inside the Vatican’s Secret Archives
Are You Worshipping God or Pinhead?
Alex Jones and the Theology of Bad Faith
5 Lessons Queen Elizabeth’s Death Has Taught Us
The Spirituality of Doomscrolling
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Human Encounter
We’re All Snowflakes, and That’s OK
7 Surprises Inside the Vatican’s Secret Archives
Are You Worshipping God or Pinhead?
Alex Jones and the Theology of Bad Faith
5 Lessons Queen Elizabeth’s Death Has Taught Us
The Spirituality of Doomscrolling
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Health, Fitness and Religion by faiths
Buddhist
What To Do Instead of Arguing to Build Emotional Intimacy
Why You Might Have Imposter Syndrome for Men and Women
Getting Motivated to Start Mindfulness Meditation
The Truth about Shame, Worry, Insecurity and Fear
The Secrets to Motivation You Need in 2024
How Smartphone's Create Addictive Patterns And How to Detox
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Catholic
Who Belongs in the Olympic Female Sport Category?
When You Have Olympic-Sized Body Image Issues
International Self-Care Day: 10 Ways To Practice Self-Care
Experience One Body while seeing fireworks this 4th of July
How Christianity Can Help a Depressed Person
The Battle for the Sense of Self: A Review of "Inside Out 2"
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Contemplative
Can a Believer Lose Their Salvation? A Red Herring Question?
Have You Cleaned Out Your Spiritual Refrigerator Recently?
Remote Sensing: Is that how we interact with God and People?
Inside Out 2 From A Jewish Perspective
Default Defense Mechanisms vs Godly and God Mechanism
Compassion, Empathy, Sympathy - How do they differ and work!
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Evangelical
Are Christian Blogs Dead? Why I still identify as a blogger
Bringing Hope Back to Life in the Valley of Dry Bones
15 Encouraging Bible Verses for a Devotional Hope Shot
Heaven: Top Christian Books Ranked by Importance
Jesus has a home for us: Tim Keller's Take on Suffering
Overcoming Stereotypes and Caricatures
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General Christian
11 Ways to Maintain Mental Health During Election Season
"Feliz Navidad" in July!
Burnout Vs Uninspired Leadership
The Daniel Fast is a Spiritual Journey
Take A Prayer Walk
Christmas in July - Sing Joy to the World!
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Hindu
The Sequel Of Rubbed Mosquito Bites
Can Catholics Do Yoga?
Why Is Cheese Considered a Gateway to Otherworldly Experiences?
The Stories & Myths Behind Yoga Poses
Podcasts:
Do Christians Need to go to Church?
Podcasts:
Do Religions Still Have Arranged Marriages and Polygamy?
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Jewish
Is There A Way To Peace: Peace Is The Way
Joy, Gratitude and Grief:Israel,War and Gaza
Passover, the Apostle Paul and Forgotten Parchments
Vashti, Shero untold
Hope Amidst War: How I Hold Hope Since Oct 7th
Between Courage and Hope: 91 days Hostages held by Hamas.
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Latter-day Saint
"The Virtue of the Word of God"
Inside Out 2: Balancing Anxiety with Joy
Inside Out 2 Review- What It Got Right And Wrong
Inside Out 2- What It Got Right And Wrong
Endangered Albinos in the DR-Congo
On Religious Involvement and Health
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More Voices
The Impact of Medical Trauma on Our Perception of God
Is belief in God “good for you”?
How are Ownership and Stewardship Different?
The Real Problem with Calories In Calories Out
Catholic Detachment and the Science of Addiction
It's Not What You Eat...But How That Matters
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Muslim
How to Get Back On Your Feet Quickly after Surgery
Inside Out 2: A Muslim Perspective
Cannabis in Islam: Halal or Haram?
Harmony Within: Nurturing Mental Health Through Spiritual Practice
Partnerships Improve The Odds For Independent Audiology Services
A Look Into Muslim Physicians’ Views on End-of-Life Care
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New Visions
Jesus, Lao Tzu, & Winnie the Pooh on Emptying Yourself
The Purpose of Emotion
Jesus & Lao Tzu Agree That Empty is Better Than Full
Overcoming Anxiety: Mental Health Recovery and Hope
Neurotheology: Is Spiritual Experience All in Your Head?
Jesus and Lao Tzu Talk About Eternal Life
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Pagan
Witchcraft When You Are In Crisis
Spiritual Practice When You Don’t Feel Like Practicing
Healing and Shadows
Take a Midwinter's Respite
Opening the Heart's Gateway
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the True Light Within
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Progressive Christian
Chitown Diamond: Cherish True Ships But Discern Accurately
Transformed Hearts: Decoding 'True Bread' in John 6
Sabbath Is About Balance and Nourishment
The Day I Met Richard Simmons
UK Health Minister: Cancer Patient, Christian, Gay, Realist
The Ultimate Guide to Dressing Appropriately for Church
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