Swami Vivekananda discusses the importance of faith and strength. He says that faith in oneself is key to unlocking one's divinity and infinite power. Those who have lost faith in themselves are atheists. He emphasizes that we must have faith in ourselves and never think that we are weak or incapable. Our thoughts shape our reality, so we must think of ourselves as strong. With perseverance, willpower and hard work, we can achieve our goals and revolutionize the world. Strength is life while weakness is death.
This document contains quotes from inspirational personalities such as Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), Quaid-e-Azam, Abdul Sattar Edhi, and Nelson Mandela. It defines quotes as repeating the exact words of someone and lists characteristics of inspirational personalities as being self-giving rather than selfish, having courage, acting on principles, and helping to make the world a better place. Each section then provides influential quotes attributed to that person around themes of kindness, education, courage, humanity, and overcoming challenges.
This document contains quotes from inspirational personalities such as Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), Quaid-e-Azam, Abdul Sattar Edhi, and Nelson Mandela. It defines quotes as repeating the exact words of someone and lists characteristics of inspirational personalities as being self-giving rather than selfish, having courage, acting on principles, and helping to make the world a better place. Each section then provides influential quotes attributed to that person on topics like kindness, education, courage, and overcoming struggles.
Spiritual maturity is the goal of the Christian life and is achieved through reading and obeying God's word, persevering through trials, participating in the church community, and showing love for others. Spiritual maturity involves making the choice to continue growing in faith and acting righteously rather than becoming stagnant. Mature Christians can distinguish right from wrong and consistently do what is right.
Shepherding Your Team presented by Ps Chris Jarnegan. Presented at the 2016 IGNITE Conference @ First Bapt Church of College Hill, Tampa FL 2016 Oct 29
Individual leadership is molded through adversity. Fighting through difficult times builds resilience and gives leaders a pure perspective. Struggling and emerging stronger on the other side shapes people mentally into prosperous leaders. Being strong during adversity is the most important quality of a leader, as it prepares them to handle any challenges and help others along the way.
Terrorism has no religion according to the document. The document argues that while religions preach love, peace and tolerance, terrorists commit acts of violence in the name of religion. It states we must understand that terrorism knows no boundaries and terrorists have no faith. The document references a Quran verse stating one shall not kill except for justice. It explains that Jihad in Islam primarily means struggling or striving, and military action is rare, with the Prophet saying returning from battle is returning to the major Jihad of self-control. Jihad is not a violent concept unique to Islam according to the document.
Controversial Issues & Current Events: Radical Islam ITony Arnold
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Controversial Issues & Current Events
Thinking Biblically -Talking Persuasively
Seminar series providing an overview of hot button issues and a Biblical perspective on them. Goal: to equip participants with transitions to use in ongoing conversations to insert Biblical and spiritual viewpoints on today's issues & events.
War and Peace: Creating Effective Work CulturesDavid Loy
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This document discusses creating effective workplace cultures. It defines culture as patterns of accepted behavior and beliefs that promote and reinforce them. Key ingredients for an effective culture include hiring the right people who are conscientious, positive, honest and empathetic. Strong leadership is also important, with the highest levels demonstrating humility and fierce resolve. Equitable systems that promote trust, support, recognition and impartial treatment are discussed. An effective culture also has a clear, simple mission or cause that is easy to understand and apply. Challenges to the culture like ego, gossip and indifference are addressed, emphasizing the importance of individual influence in enacting positive change.
Serve INC brings together the body of Christ to show God's love to the community. A yard sale was mentioned multiple times. The fear of the Lord involves knowing that God sees all we do, hears all we say, and knows all we think, and that He rewards good and disciplines bad. Fear causes doubt, control issues, forgetfulness of God's past works, and prevents great things. The root of fear is a mind that thinks we lack or dismisses God's presence. Instead of fear, having faith by praying, waiting on God, not dwelling on worries, focusing on God's promises not to fear, and asking others to pray was suggested.
This document discusses human dignity and human rights from religious perspectives. It defines human dignity as treating everyone with respect and considers whether suspected terrorists deserve dignity. Both Christianity, citing Genesis that humans are created in God's image, and Islam, citing the Quran that humans are Allah's highest creation, teach that all humans deserve dignity. The document emphasizes that all people are equal in dignity and rights, as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and should not have their rights abused.
The document argues that God is real based on three main reasons: God gives humans the ability to love, something to believe in when no one else is there, and is always there no matter what. It also provides additional support that people who believe in God benefit by having faith, that Jesus proved he was the Son of God, and that God ensures the Bible remains the best-selling book and gives humans a sense of right and wrong.
The document discusses how belief and thinking determine who you are and what you can achieve. It states that according to the Prophet Muhammad, having faith and looking forward to good things will help make miracles blossom. It emphasizes thinking positively and not wasting energy on negative thoughts. The document suggests that belief is one of the most powerful forces and that our world is created by our beliefs. It encourages being courageous and limiting worries by having faith, as worry kills more than work.
The document discusses overcoming fear and becoming powerful beyond measure. It references a quote by Williamson about how our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Several topics are then mentioned including organizing fear, healing hurt, embracing the Stockdale Paradox of having faith while confronting reality, managing conflict, accomplishing extraordinary results, and strategies from Sun Tzu's Art of War. Leadership of the future and letting your own light shine is also discussed.
This chapter discusses the importance of what one believes. It argues that saying "it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you're sincere" is not truly meant, as that would imply that dangerous, harmful, or illusory beliefs are acceptable if sincerely held. Instead, what matters is whether the object of one's faith is grounded in truth and capable of withstanding scrutiny. Faith needs to be placed in what is deep, solid, and trustworthy enough to be relied upon. Simply being sincere is not enough if the beliefs themselves could lead to harm. The chapter aims to define "good faith" in contrast to "bad faith".
This document discusses religious views on ethical issues in medicine from Christian and Muslim perspectives. It addresses the sanctity of life and the belief that life is precious as it is given by God. Specific issues covered include abortion, euthanasia, and IVF. Students are prompted to consider religious teachings on these topics and whether anyone has the right to end another's life. The document provides background and discussion questions to help students understand different viewpoints.
The document discusses the characteristics of an "ideal Muslimah" according to Islamic teachings. It defines an ideal Muslimah as one who is a true believer according to the Quran and Sunnah and bases her identity solely on those Islamic sources. The summary lists some of the key traits mentioned, including having pure faith and devotion to Allah alone, establishing prayers and other rituals properly, conducting all aspects of her life according to Islamic guidelines, and being steadfast in living according to Islamic principles both in her words and visible actions.
This document discusses the nature of faith from a Catholic perspective. It defines two aspects of faith: fides quae, which is the body of truths believed, such as the creed; and fides qua, the act of believing. It addresses degrees of faith in God, the Gospel, and the Church. Faith involves both intellect and will. While feelings can influence faith, it comes from within through grace and free will. The document provides ways to lose faith through ignorance or doubt, and ways to strengthen it through community, prayer, and study.
This document discusses several topics related to religious beliefs and human experiences:
- Topic 1 examines relationships, issues of love, marriage, divorce and same-sex relationships. It explores religious teachings around sex, commitment, and the purpose and importance of marriage.
- Topic 2 focuses on issues of justice and equality. It looks at religious responses to inequality, prejudice, wealth, social responsibility and how religions promote justice and fair treatment of all people.
- Topic 3 is about finding meaning and addresses questions of God's existence, religious symbols, experiences of God, beliefs about death and the afterlife, and the value of religion in society.
Having good spiritual health requires being rooted in Christ through a relationship with God. When people keep their hearts anchored in God's love, they can withstand trials and the enemy. To maintain spiritual health requires daily surrendering to God's love and grace by laying down pride and sin to follow Christ, letting go of the past, and spending time with God while being content with one's circumstances. Spiritual health is an ongoing process of surrendering one's life and will to God.
Sir Edmund Hillary and the author share several qualities like loving physical challenges, taking risks, being determined, and being physically fit. However, the key difference is that Sir Edmund Hillary was the first to climb Mount Everest and is famous worldwide for this achievement, whereas the author's goals are to improve reading skills. The document outlines a learning plan with four camps representing steps to increase a reading test score through activities like identifying keywords, skimming, scanning, and retelling passages.
The document discusses the concepts of faith and surrender. It states that the goal of human life is to realize the Ultimate Reality through faith in God and surrendering to God's will. Faith is described as believing what you cannot see and being rewarded with seeing what you believed. Surrendering to God means accepting pleasure and pain as God's will and allowing God to control one's body, mind, and intellect. He who has faith has everything, while he who lacks faith lacks everything.
This powerpoint was used in a recent presentation to parents at a school by Clinical Psychologist Renee Mill. This topic was requested as parents today want to equip their children to cope better with school and other pressures.
The document discusses arguments for and against the existence of God. The author believes God exists because they were raised to believe in him, due to references to him in the Bible and other literature. They also think it's unlikely that over 100 million people would believe in something that does not exist. Additionally, the author argues that human advancement over the past 20,000 years suggests help beyond just science and evolution. The document also notes that not believing in God's existence could have negative consequences if God does exist. Outside sources cited agree that God exists because the human body and universe seem too complex and perfectly arranged to have occurred by chance alone.
This document provides information about euthanasia from a religious studies perspective. It defines euthanasia and the two main types: voluntary and involuntary. It discusses Christian, Muslim, and non-religious views on euthanasia. Two case studies are presented: Dianne Pretty, who appealed courts to allow her husband to help her die, and Tony Bland, who was in a persistent vegetative state and his family petitioned to withdraw life support. Christian views are that all life comes from God and is sacred, so taking life would be wrong. However, alleviating suffering is acceptable. Muslims are totally opposed as only Allah can determine life and death. Non-religious arguments for and against are also
The document discusses key elements of faith that Jesus looked for in people including being thankful, generous, believing God could provide, and having courage without fear. It contrasts doubters who consume energy with believers who contribute life and energy. Faith is defined as believing, surrendering to Christ's lordship in humility, trusting with all one's heart, obeying, and doing. In conclusion, it asks what is in the reader's "lunchbox," representing their faith.
Faith is an internal energy that people must develop through embracing circumstances, meditating on goals, and programming the mind with positive thoughts. Many lack faith because they have lived with negative mindsets that have overwhelmed their faith and created fear and doubt. Developing faith can help people overcome challenges instead of feeling defeated and lead more purposeful lives.
Faith is an internal energy that people must develop through embracing circumstances, meditating on goals, and programming the mind with positive thoughts. Many lack faith because they have lived with negative mindsets that have overwhelmed their faith and created fear and doubt. Developing faith can help people overcome challenges instead of feeling defeated and lead more purposeful lives.
War and Peace: Creating Effective Work CulturesDavid Loy
油
This document discusses creating effective workplace cultures. It defines culture as patterns of accepted behavior and beliefs that promote and reinforce them. Key ingredients for an effective culture include hiring the right people who are conscientious, positive, honest and empathetic. Strong leadership is also important, with the highest levels demonstrating humility and fierce resolve. Equitable systems that promote trust, support, recognition and impartial treatment are discussed. An effective culture also has a clear, simple mission or cause that is easy to understand and apply. Challenges to the culture like ego, gossip and indifference are addressed, emphasizing the importance of individual influence in enacting positive change.
Serve INC brings together the body of Christ to show God's love to the community. A yard sale was mentioned multiple times. The fear of the Lord involves knowing that God sees all we do, hears all we say, and knows all we think, and that He rewards good and disciplines bad. Fear causes doubt, control issues, forgetfulness of God's past works, and prevents great things. The root of fear is a mind that thinks we lack or dismisses God's presence. Instead of fear, having faith by praying, waiting on God, not dwelling on worries, focusing on God's promises not to fear, and asking others to pray was suggested.
This document discusses human dignity and human rights from religious perspectives. It defines human dignity as treating everyone with respect and considers whether suspected terrorists deserve dignity. Both Christianity, citing Genesis that humans are created in God's image, and Islam, citing the Quran that humans are Allah's highest creation, teach that all humans deserve dignity. The document emphasizes that all people are equal in dignity and rights, as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and should not have their rights abused.
The document argues that God is real based on three main reasons: God gives humans the ability to love, something to believe in when no one else is there, and is always there no matter what. It also provides additional support that people who believe in God benefit by having faith, that Jesus proved he was the Son of God, and that God ensures the Bible remains the best-selling book and gives humans a sense of right and wrong.
The document discusses how belief and thinking determine who you are and what you can achieve. It states that according to the Prophet Muhammad, having faith and looking forward to good things will help make miracles blossom. It emphasizes thinking positively and not wasting energy on negative thoughts. The document suggests that belief is one of the most powerful forces and that our world is created by our beliefs. It encourages being courageous and limiting worries by having faith, as worry kills more than work.
The document discusses overcoming fear and becoming powerful beyond measure. It references a quote by Williamson about how our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Several topics are then mentioned including organizing fear, healing hurt, embracing the Stockdale Paradox of having faith while confronting reality, managing conflict, accomplishing extraordinary results, and strategies from Sun Tzu's Art of War. Leadership of the future and letting your own light shine is also discussed.
This chapter discusses the importance of what one believes. It argues that saying "it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you're sincere" is not truly meant, as that would imply that dangerous, harmful, or illusory beliefs are acceptable if sincerely held. Instead, what matters is whether the object of one's faith is grounded in truth and capable of withstanding scrutiny. Faith needs to be placed in what is deep, solid, and trustworthy enough to be relied upon. Simply being sincere is not enough if the beliefs themselves could lead to harm. The chapter aims to define "good faith" in contrast to "bad faith".
This document discusses religious views on ethical issues in medicine from Christian and Muslim perspectives. It addresses the sanctity of life and the belief that life is precious as it is given by God. Specific issues covered include abortion, euthanasia, and IVF. Students are prompted to consider religious teachings on these topics and whether anyone has the right to end another's life. The document provides background and discussion questions to help students understand different viewpoints.
The document discusses the characteristics of an "ideal Muslimah" according to Islamic teachings. It defines an ideal Muslimah as one who is a true believer according to the Quran and Sunnah and bases her identity solely on those Islamic sources. The summary lists some of the key traits mentioned, including having pure faith and devotion to Allah alone, establishing prayers and other rituals properly, conducting all aspects of her life according to Islamic guidelines, and being steadfast in living according to Islamic principles both in her words and visible actions.
This document discusses the nature of faith from a Catholic perspective. It defines two aspects of faith: fides quae, which is the body of truths believed, such as the creed; and fides qua, the act of believing. It addresses degrees of faith in God, the Gospel, and the Church. Faith involves both intellect and will. While feelings can influence faith, it comes from within through grace and free will. The document provides ways to lose faith through ignorance or doubt, and ways to strengthen it through community, prayer, and study.
This document discusses several topics related to religious beliefs and human experiences:
- Topic 1 examines relationships, issues of love, marriage, divorce and same-sex relationships. It explores religious teachings around sex, commitment, and the purpose and importance of marriage.
- Topic 2 focuses on issues of justice and equality. It looks at religious responses to inequality, prejudice, wealth, social responsibility and how religions promote justice and fair treatment of all people.
- Topic 3 is about finding meaning and addresses questions of God's existence, religious symbols, experiences of God, beliefs about death and the afterlife, and the value of religion in society.
Having good spiritual health requires being rooted in Christ through a relationship with God. When people keep their hearts anchored in God's love, they can withstand trials and the enemy. To maintain spiritual health requires daily surrendering to God's love and grace by laying down pride and sin to follow Christ, letting go of the past, and spending time with God while being content with one's circumstances. Spiritual health is an ongoing process of surrendering one's life and will to God.
Sir Edmund Hillary and the author share several qualities like loving physical challenges, taking risks, being determined, and being physically fit. However, the key difference is that Sir Edmund Hillary was the first to climb Mount Everest and is famous worldwide for this achievement, whereas the author's goals are to improve reading skills. The document outlines a learning plan with four camps representing steps to increase a reading test score through activities like identifying keywords, skimming, scanning, and retelling passages.
The document discusses the concepts of faith and surrender. It states that the goal of human life is to realize the Ultimate Reality through faith in God and surrendering to God's will. Faith is described as believing what you cannot see and being rewarded with seeing what you believed. Surrendering to God means accepting pleasure and pain as God's will and allowing God to control one's body, mind, and intellect. He who has faith has everything, while he who lacks faith lacks everything.
This powerpoint was used in a recent presentation to parents at a school by Clinical Psychologist Renee Mill. This topic was requested as parents today want to equip their children to cope better with school and other pressures.
The document discusses arguments for and against the existence of God. The author believes God exists because they were raised to believe in him, due to references to him in the Bible and other literature. They also think it's unlikely that over 100 million people would believe in something that does not exist. Additionally, the author argues that human advancement over the past 20,000 years suggests help beyond just science and evolution. The document also notes that not believing in God's existence could have negative consequences if God does exist. Outside sources cited agree that God exists because the human body and universe seem too complex and perfectly arranged to have occurred by chance alone.
This document provides information about euthanasia from a religious studies perspective. It defines euthanasia and the two main types: voluntary and involuntary. It discusses Christian, Muslim, and non-religious views on euthanasia. Two case studies are presented: Dianne Pretty, who appealed courts to allow her husband to help her die, and Tony Bland, who was in a persistent vegetative state and his family petitioned to withdraw life support. Christian views are that all life comes from God and is sacred, so taking life would be wrong. However, alleviating suffering is acceptable. Muslims are totally opposed as only Allah can determine life and death. Non-religious arguments for and against are also
The document discusses key elements of faith that Jesus looked for in people including being thankful, generous, believing God could provide, and having courage without fear. It contrasts doubters who consume energy with believers who contribute life and energy. Faith is defined as believing, surrendering to Christ's lordship in humility, trusting with all one's heart, obeying, and doing. In conclusion, it asks what is in the reader's "lunchbox," representing their faith.
Faith is an internal energy that people must develop through embracing circumstances, meditating on goals, and programming the mind with positive thoughts. Many lack faith because they have lived with negative mindsets that have overwhelmed their faith and created fear and doubt. Developing faith can help people overcome challenges instead of feeling defeated and lead more purposeful lives.
Faith is an internal energy that people must develop through embracing circumstances, meditating on goals, and programming the mind with positive thoughts. Many lack faith because they have lived with negative mindsets that have overwhelmed their faith and created fear and doubt. Developing faith can help people overcome challenges instead of feeling defeated and lead more purposeful lives.
1. Provide opportunities for prayer - such as daily prayer services, faith sharing groups, or nature walks focused on contemplation.
2. Share faith stories and experiences of God's presence - testimonies from parishioners or saints can inspire deeper faith.
3. Connect youth with mentors - pairing young people with devoted Catholics of different ages can nurture faith through relationship.
This document discusses beliefs in God, specifically belief in Allah from an Islamic perspective. It aims to discuss problems with faith, provide explanations for why believing in Allah helps humans, and prove that polytheism and atheism are invalid compared to belief in the one God, Allah. The document covers Islamic teachings on tawhid (monotheism), the importance of faith and worshipping Allah, and logical arguments for why polytheism and atheism contradict logical thinking. Research methods included library research, internet research, and video-based observation. Limitations and suggestions for further research are also provided.
The document is a study guide for a Life Group on faith based on a sermon about Hebrews 11:1-2. It includes notes from the sermon which define faith as being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. The sermon points emphasize that faith is revealed through God, gives assurance in difficult times, and requires trusting in God's plans rather than relying on physical evidence. The study guide prompts discussion on applying these concepts and sharing real life examples of faith from the Bible and missionaries.
This document discusses building confidence and self-esteem. It defines confidence and self-esteem, noting that confidence comes from being sure of oneself and one's abilities, while self-esteem refers to how much one likes and values themselves. Confidence can be learned and is specific to situations, whereas self-esteem reflects one's inner sense of self-worth regardless of outside factors. The document also examines the difference between confidence and self-esteem, and discusses how low self-esteem can lead to a negative cycle. It provides tips for improving self-esteem such as validating oneself and turning off inner criticism.
This presentation discusses the power of belief and how it can shape reality. It states that beliefs, even subconscious ones, can change what is false into truth if one believes it strongly enough. It also notes that beliefs with a positive direction can create wonders, while beliefs with an evil direction can create disasters. All successful people who achieved great things did so through their empowering beliefs, which allowed them to envision ambitious goals and stay focused on practicing to achieve them, thereby making history. However, belief can be either helpful or harmful depending on the mindset, as beliefs with a pure heart help both oneself and others, while beliefs from a wicked heart will harm others and oneself.
Credibility refers to how trustworthy and believable a person is perceived by others. It is determined by the perceptions of other people rather than being self-defined. Credibility is built over time through honest, reliable actions that demonstrate integrity and competence. Maintaining credibility requires keeping commitments, being truthful, having consistent words and deeds, and leading by ethical example in all situations. Credibility is fragile and must be carefully guarded as it forms the basis of positive relationships and productivity.
The document discusses three building blocks for success: faith, focus, and confidence. Faith is an internal force that is the foundation for any success, as one's beliefs shape their perceptions. Focus is an external force that determines one's objectives and ability to overcome obstacles. Confidence, also external, comes from discipline and training, and allows one to visualize their own competence. These three factors influence one's achievements and ability to define and reach goals that constitute success.
This document discusses the difference between belief and proof. It defines belief as a psychological state of being convinced something is true, while proof is factual evidence that establishes the truth of something. Beliefs are subjective and determine our identity and behavior, but cannot be certain without objective proof. The relationship between belief, faith, science, and proof is complex, as many scientists believe things they cannot prove. It is important to understand how to appropriately use subjective belief and objective proof.
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Master Data Science Course in Kerala and How to face an interviewbenjaminoseth
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Cracking a data science interview requires a strategic approach, strong domain knowledge, and hands-on expertise. This PPT is designed to help aspiring data scientists prepare effectively by understanding the core interview topics, real-world problem-solving techniques, and communication strategies. Whether you are new to data science or an experienced professional, this guide covers must-know topics like machine learning, statistics, data wrangling, and coding. With expert insights from a Data Science Course in Kerala, this presentation highlights industry-specific interview patterns, key questions, and problem-solving frameworks. Get ready to excel in your data science interviews with practical tips, real-world case studies, and best practices to land your dream job!
Learning objective: Encourage innovation in the face of adversity. Panelists will discuss strategies for cultivating innovation and promoting a resilient growth mindset.
Bullying presentation/How to deal with bullying .pptxssuserb6cf2e
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Any form of verbal, psychological, or physical violence that is repeated by someone or a group, who is in a position of domination against one or more other individuals in a position of weakness and intends to harm its victims that are unable to defend themselves especially when the bully may have one or more followers who are willing to assist the primary bully or who reinforce the bully by providing positive feedback such as laughing
2. The old religions said that he was an atheist who did not
believe in God. The new religion says that he is an atheist who
does not believe in himself.
What makes the difference between man and man is the
difference in this Shraddha (faith in oneself) and nothing else.
What makes one man great and another weak and low is this
Shraddha.
In the history of each nation, you will always find that only
those individuals who have believed in themselves have
become great and strong.
3. A person can make progress and achieve success
only with self-confidence. This applies to a person
as well as to a nation.
The history of the world is full of men who rose to
leadership, by sheer force of self-confidence,
bravery and tenacity.
4. Always bear in mind that your
own resolution to succeed is
more important than any other
thing.
5. If we all did the things we
are capable of, we would
astound ourselves.
7. Do we not realize that self respect comes with
self reliance?
Till self-confidence is not developed, success is
unlikely.
8. With realization of one's own potential and
self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a
better world.
Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence,
so that's very important for good
health.