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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The will of God is a spiritual way of living—not a list of rules. Discover the wise and loving guidance of the divine Spirit within you.</p>
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		<title>Your Soul &#8211; What Is It?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Your soul is real - and it's really important. Learn how to nurture and strengthen your evolving spiritual self. </p>
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		<title>Should You Toss Out Religion?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Religion is not science, nor is it philosophy, but it could be an honest search for spiritual truth and an inspiration to the world.</p>
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		<title>Four Divine Values of a Spiritual Life</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Divine values give your spiritual life new meaning and renews your confidence. Rise above the trifles of everyday living. </p>
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		<title>Is All Life Suffering?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Suffering may be a part of life for many poor souls. But a spiritual or religious life does not require that you suffer.</p>
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		<title>What Is Spiritual Faith?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:09:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Faith is a powerful psychological technique for spirit contact. Learn what it does and how to use it.</p>
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		<title>What Is a Spiritual Experience?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What is a genuine, spiritual experience?  Can you really be spiritual without God—the Source of all Spirit?</p>
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		<title>Intelligent Worship — How It Works</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Worship is the adoration of a good, true, and beautiful God. Use it to forever transform yourself in heart, mind, and soul.</p>
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		<title>God Consciousness &#8211; What Is It?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>God consciousness is being aware of the Spirit of God living within your mind. Discover the loving and personal nature of God.</p>
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		<title>17 Spiritual Attitudes for the Soul</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>To contact the divine Presence within you, it helps to be on a spiritual wavelength. Change your attitudes and tune-in!</p>
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