Faith Of J.R. Martinez, Pat Robertson Talks Porn, Is Meditation Fading?

November 9, 2012 Subscribe · Forward "Be with my son. Comfort him, Lord," Written by J.R. Martinez, this story first appeared in the May 2012 issue of Guideposts magazine, a monthly publication, founded by Rev. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, that provides hope, encouragement and inspiration to millions. Download of a condensed version of 'The Power of Positive Thinking' absolutely FREE. The moment was here. Ten weeks of rumbas, chachas and tangos. I stood on the dance floor, hand in hand with my partner, Karina Smirnoff, and waited to hear Tom Bergeron, host of "Dancing With the Stars," announce who'd won the coveted Mirrorball trophy. I stole a glance out in the studio audience for my mom. She smiled broadly, proudly. This could be the greatest day of my life, I thought. Continue reading... Pat Robertson 'Shocked' That Women Watch Porn And Like 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Is Meditation Buddhism Booming Or Fading? Please Stop Trying To Convert Me Buddhist, Hindu Make History With Elections To Congress Kyrsten Sinema, Arizona Democrat, To Replace Pete Stark As Sole Atheist In Congress Rev. Ryan J. Muelhauser, Ex-Gay Counsellor, Arrested For Molestation Of Two Young Men Hindus And Muslims Most Likely To Abstain From Premarital Sex According To New Study Chapel Bar & Bistro Religious Ad Blasphemous? 'Jesus' And 'Mary' In Bed May Raise Eyebrows (PHOTO) Six Surprising Ways Jesus Changed The World Scientist Shows What Happens To 'Soul' After Death (VIDEO) Chapel Bar & Bistro Religious Ad Blasphemous? 'Jesus' And 'Mary' In Bed May Raise Eyebrows (PHOTO) RICHARD STEARNS Goodbye, Christian America; Hello, True Christianity Christians can stop worrying about the symbols of the decline of Christian America and get back to the mission Jesus gave us to show the world a different way to live -- a way that demonstrates the great character of God. Continue reading... EITAN PRESS To Give Is to Receive: Lessons on Jewish Hospitality From the Book of Genesis When Rivka welcomes Eliezer and then draws water for his camels without being asked, she is telling him that his existence is a gift, that his needs are not a burden. Continue reading... PAUL BRANDEIS RAUSHENBUSH Election 2012: A New Day for Religion in America The big loser last night was the spiritual abuse of power that seeks to diminish the rights and dignity of others. The new religious America does not seek to shame or denigrate, but rather embraces the power of religion to lift all people up and mobilize people for the common good. Continue reading... From around the web btrp CHRISTIAN PIATT Emergent Christian Cliches to Avoid While the emergent Christians are endeavoring to re-imagine the way we engage faith, one another and the world differently, the movement still is dependent on human beings. As such, we tend to screw it up. Continue reading... DR. FAHEEM YOUNUS Give Afghanistan Schools Today (or Don't Blame Islam Tomorrow) Before America leaves Afghanistan, Washington should pledge at least $1 billion to establish secular schools for boys and girls in Afghanistan. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.