The Spiritual is Made Manifest.
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BELLS OF INNONCENCE is a story about three friends who agree to fly a bunch of Bibles to a small Protestant church in Mexico. The Mexican church would like to hand the Bibles out free to anyone who needs them, but cannot afford it themselves and the church that the three friends (Jux, Oren, Conrad) attend has bought the Bibles for them. While flying their small twin-engine plane, the plane starts to sputter and after sending out several May Day warnings Jux, Oren, and Conrad crash-land somewhere in the desert. Walking for several miles they come across a town. But the town they wander into isn't any ordinary town. It looks like a village from the 1800s mixed with items from the 1950s. They later learn that the village is cursed and actually is a type of gateway from Hell. Unless the three wanderers each personally face the evil that has possessed the village, the children of the village will become servants of the Dark One.

BELLS OF INNOCENCE is a kind of bizarre movie. At it's core is the Gospel story of Jesus: how God became man to save us from our sins and from eternal damnation. But the movie chooses to present the story in an unusual format; a sort of hybrid between a buddy-flick Western and an Apocalyptic sci-fi adventure. At times the movie seems inspired by THE TWILIGHT ZONE.  Then again, at other times it seems like a bad lost episode of WALKER, TEXAS RANGER without Walker.

Much of the dialogue isn't all that original and often seems trite. Nevertheless, there are some moments of solid acting, both in the dramatic and comic veins. Chuck Norris produced the film and plays an important secondary role. However, he doesn't do any of the famous martial arts tricks that he has become famous. His son, Mike Norris, wrote the screenplay and stars in the central role of Jux Jonas.  Like the name suggests, the character of Jux is a juxtaposition of the two sides of a tormented soul--a man who knows what is right, but is torn by good desires and an unability to relinquish his pain. Despite some of the bad dialogue and cheap filmmaking, Mike Norris pulls off a rather memorable performance. David A.R. White and Carey Scott also give decent supporting performances as well.

There's a lot about BELLS OF INNONCENCE that reeks of immature and inexperienced filmmaking (the editing, some of the pacing, etc.) There are also moments that make the rather low budget obvious.  But these are things that any first time filmmaker with a limited budget has to deal with.

BELLS OF INNONCENCE was made and marketed as a "Christian" movie and outside of being shown in a few churches, it went straight to video. There are some Christian church goers who might be offended by some of the film's violence and the two "bad" words that are spoken. Despite all of this (and the times I found myself laughing during the movie), the video has a few moments of interest and originality. BELLS OF INNONCENCE is kind of original and because of the A for effort that most of the cast and crew deserve (and because of the moments that will make you laugh, despite the movie's severity), I rank the movie at the bottom of the average movie pile.
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The book, if you can look at it this way, reveals the real spiritual battle between good and evil.  If you can follow the pattern, you can see Satan's hand in all persecution of Christians and the path he chooses to use.  The positive points are seeing the unmoving faith of the Spirit-filled believer, even unto death that will not be moved.  I found it interesting that the Lord enabled almost every martyre to endure the tortures of the stake with minimal sufferring.  I think every Christian should read this, if for no other reason than to be prepared for what may come soon!
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This story is exciting and thought provoking. Causes one to realize the truth of the spiritual battle going on in the invisible realms!
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Silas Jackson, a successful retired millionaire and several of his colleagues are concerned about the lack of ethical leadership in a politically corrupt world. They see our nation as split with a congress deadlocked in the midst of moral chaos headed for a major spiritual battle. They have covenanted together to begin a faith journey that will provide a positive effect on our country and will impact the world spiritually.

Silas is convinced that his son in law, Tony Campbell, is the man to carry out a platform the will return the soul of the nation, taken up with avarice and self indulgence, to a focus on the word of God as the guide for political, moral, and economic decisions, as the president of the United States.

Michael Carver combines Biblically sound doctrine as the foundation for a fictional story of spiritual warfare with a creative imagination which includes dialog between angelic beings, both good and evil. The book centers around Tony's acceptance of the challenge to run for president after getting affirmation from an angel that it is a part of God's divine plan and the spiritual struggles he and the team are faced with in the early stages of planning, setting up and implementing a campaign strategy.

A heartwarming theme reoccurs throughout the story of a father son relationship gone sour, the power of mentoring, and the promise of reconciliation.

Carver consistently remains true to himself and his convictions by including a strong gospel message through dialog and displayed in the moral fiber and core values of his characters.

I was repeatedly drawn into the scenes which include heartfelt prayers for guidance, wisdom, and strength, or filled with thanksgiving. These prayers express genuine worship even though in a fictional setting.

Michael has a remarkable sense of timing, creating suspense, drawing out emotions, while introducing conflict and resolution. He leaves the reader eagerly looking for more.  "Collision of Angels" is imaginative, idealistic, and thought provoking. A truly enjoyable read.
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Those that know and love god will be edified and encouraged. Those that are not sure are welcomed to explore further and those that just do not know and who remain skeptical are in for a treat. The subject is one where the person must interact with it or it remains distant and mysterious on purpose. What you will learn is that the subject will reveal itself if it is pursued. No person can reveal the depth and mystery of creation except the true author of it all. The burden of proof would be on this creator. If you believe that all things just came together for the good and here we are, then lets get this out in the open so we can see it more clearly.  When one begins to ask questions, then the subject is activated automatically and a journey like nothing you can imagine will take place. Today, many people mean well expressing themselves via their religious beliefs and conducts, but unless a person knows for themselves intimately about this subject, it will remain of no consequence. The subject must be self-evident, transparent and hold its own in the light of reality if it is to be believed. After all, one would expect no less from God...Yes? Prepare to adventure, modify some beliefs and know for your self this subject matter. For the believer, an altar call may take place leading to a deeper walk and true purpose. For the unsure, meaningful considerations will be submitted helping you to inquire further and for the skeptic...well you are most welcomed here because if you don't know...well you just don't until you say otherwise. One thing is for sure for the readers of this book. You will not remain the same after reading it....Enjoy
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The translator places the Spiritual Exercises within a context.  One needs to be aware though that the permeating orientation is that of assuming that one is indeed a Christian and is looking for a deeper orientation to Christianity.
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Most of us who have come to cherish our eclectic spirituality have done so by turning away from the status quo to the bright white light of Neo Paganism in whatever form we choose.  This then is the story of one such journey that in its simple truths is a beacon to all those who feel that they are alone in their quest for the divine.  Mark Townsend shows us what our wings are for without ever breaking the bond that connects us all as brothers and sisters.
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This is a vivid depiction of the unseen spiritual world. Three young women decide to take part in a Wiccan ritual, with no understanding of the evil and dangers of the occult. The episode almost ends the life of Ruby and spiritually and emotionally damages them all. Everyone involved in affected by the spiritual warfare, even those who don't recognize or understand it. The encounter with evil demons makes each one look at his or her faith and beliefs.
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It is hard to do justice to this spiritual adventure story. Words seem totally inadequate.

That we have depleted and vandalized the Earth's resources in over a few decennia is a well known fact, as we grapple with issues like greenhouse gases and global warming. However, there are other facets of our lovely planet that we haven't yet been made aware of, at a global level. The 'Serpent of Light' is one such. Simply put, it is the Spirit of the Earth. Legend has it that it moves every 13,000 years from its resting place to another. The area that the Serpent rests in, gives birth to great schoars and thinkers because of the heightened energies. The movement of the Serpent, according to this book, appears to have taken place recently, (in accordance with the dawning of the Aquarian Age) as it moved from its latest home, high up in the Himalayas to its present resting place, somewhere between Peru and Chile. This shift in the Earth's energy was predicted by the Mayans about 13,000 years ago. Anchoring this energy properly in its present home has involved a concerted effort worldwide at different levels of consciousness. In this book, Drunvalo Melchizedek talks of the work in which he himself has played a major part.

For the first time in my reading, I find a spiritual action story. Coincidences take place so often that one is surprised that one can be surprised at all, that one has not got hardened to the rapid turn of events. Where, for instance, people whom you don't know at all, but are supposed to meet, turn up out of the blue, where you happen to be, to participate in a complex ceremony that required their presence. Where a group of people, drawn from all over the globe, come together to perform intricate rites, and the joy and exhilaration they generate together, as these ancient rituals are conducted, as the consciousness of native American tribes who have been wiped out, are resurrected from the Nether Worlds. The sense of an unceasing party, full of wonderful surprises comes through very vividly in this book.

Drunvalo mentions, also in some detail, his role in awakening and balancing the Goddess Consciousness in the late 1980's. In this, as in all his other ventures, he is mentored by Thoth and the angels. The book concludes with the story of his ongoing interaction with the Maori from New Zealand.

The author attributes his success in getting across to the ancient tribes of the world, to his own heart based perception, heightened after years of doing the Mer Ka Ba meditation. He mentions a time during one of the ceremonies which focused on healing the heart chakra, with a globally drawn group of participants, when one of them said that she sensed (at the end of the ceremony) that 'the Tower of Babel was shattered to splinters'.

This book has moved me as very few have. It contains many nuggets of badly needed esoteric wisdom within its 270 odd pages, pages that bear testimony to a way of life, devoted to living in the eternal Now with total trust of being provided for. It is not meant to be analyzed or understood, for it speaks directly to the part of us that knows all things and holds its wisdom in silence, the human heart. For those of us who are acquainted with Drunvalo, this book is some sort of an extension and elaboration of his earlier books, 'Ancient Secrets of the Flower of Life' (Vol. I and II) and 'Living in the Heart'., and written in his characteristically humorous, self effacing style. All in all: Advanced Wisdom, very readable, and highly recommended for all, especially during these times of uncertainty, confusion aand doubt.
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This is a beautiful story of how two Souls found each other along their spiritual journey.
It is a tale of two people, following their hearts and finding one another.
A lovely, inspirational book.
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This was a little bit more "new age" than I expected. Overall, it does address many of the different spiritual aspects that arise in this ministry.
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The author is a man of faith who prays the Rosary, a lawyer and a medium. this book is written with humor and humility. he tells of the wonders and benefits of being able to sense and communicate with spirits on the other side of the veil as well as its detriments.
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This is an excellent endeavor to describe that which can only be known by experience, the spiritual senses as the extension of our physical senses, seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling.  Mr. Lanyon describes how  these spiritual senses are used to come into an intimate relationship with  our heavenly Father through Christ Jesus and how these senses recognize the  Presence of the Holy One.
Mr. Lanyon explains how belief systems are  insufficient to experience the Presence and how symbology is used to better  aquaint man with the Oneness of all life. He explains that words, parables,  books, lecturers, teachers, and organizations are but scaffolding around  the true temple that is being built without hands. This scaffolding simply  falls away when the revealed Presence in which we live, move, breath, and  have our being is manifested.
Mr. Lanyon also elaborates on how the  Kingdom of God of which Jesus spoke so often about, is the fulfillment of  our true destiny. This Kingdom must first be manifested within our  consciousness.  Our prison house of conscious-thinking, which is made up  of our race, creed, education, birth, breeding, personality, etc., are but  bars that keep us from knowing who we really are in Christ Jesus.  The old  consciousness-thinking, with its limitations, must give way in order that  the New Vision without limitations may become real, just as a cocoon gives  way to the new manifestation, the butterfly.
The book is well written and  can be read by anyone, however, it leans more toward the mature Christian  who has experienced and began living in an intimate relationship with the  Father through His Son.
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This is A WONDERFUL SPIRITUAL BOOK WHICH WILL SPEAK TO YOUR SPIRIT EVERY TIME YOU OPEN IT AND READ. iT IS ALWAYS ON TARGET AND FEELS AS IF THE LORD IS SPEAKING TO YOU PERSONALLY. yOUR SPIRIT WILL BE REFRESHED AND YOU WILL KNOW HIS LOVE.
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When I read books for pleasure, I want them to include an interesting story line, and something unexpected that I may not find in other books. This book contains both.

The story line, of a departed doctor who finds himself in purgatory after a selfish life, develops as the doctor is taken to a spirit "hospital" for rehabilitation, and learns about this new spirit world which operates on principles far different than those generally lived on earth. As the doctor gains in humility and understanding, he is permitted to participate more fully in the service undertaken in this spiritual colony. He joins the rehabilitative balancing of souls just leaving the earth plane's violence and inequalities.

I appreciated the spiritual wisdom shared through the medium of the story. It's also interesting comparing earthly society with this next level up in vibration, and realizing how the simplest process of simply choosing to change one's thoughts from negative to postitive can make an immense difference to one's experience of life on earth. Reading this book is good preparation for that time which is to come.
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Joseph Babinsky's The Choice is an instructive and enjoyable story of personal transformation. It is a journey through doubt, discovery, more doubt and faith.

Mr. Babinsky was born in a preacher's home and becomes a minister himself. Not too unusual. But in some ways he becomes unhappy with the tenets of the religion that he preaches within and seeks something more in line with his soul's spiritual alignment. He begins ministry within another Christian denomination which is closer to his soul's desires and remains mostly happy with this new church for many years, but still there is doubt, and something unsatisfying to his soul longings for truth and the Love of God for ALL His children which most orthodox Christian churches lack.

It is in the midst of another spiritual path on which he finally believes he is content that Mr. Babinsky is approached by a friend who tells him about some spiritual communications and the simple but potent spirituality, love, and wisdom contained within them. His life is changed, as has mine been and perhaps yours will be as well. These messages have changed many lives for the better.

Mr. Babinsky's book The Choice is a superior introduction to the Divine Love and the New Birth as explained in these messages. It is also a glimpse into the heart and soul of a traveler on a path, ever towards a loving God, finally finding the Way that he feels best aligns with the truth as perceived by his soul. One man's spiritual journey can be a guide and a light for others on their own spiritual paths. The Choice can be such a guide to you on your own spiritual path. It is a pleasant journey with an experienced, interesting, and wise guide that you will want to take again and again.
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Reading this Gospel of Sophia has been a path of realisation and wonder for me; a journey of self-discovery and a bridge from this world to the next. As a reader I am introduced to the journey from the very first chapter and led surely and gradually over large vistas of knowledge of the world and the self as the temple of the spirit.
As a  reader of Volume 1, I experienced there so many facets of the mystery of the Divine Sophia; Her place in history, in religions and the present time; through a mixture of different forms of presentation which helped awaken my soul to the complex interdependent reality that we live in. Here any nave acceptance of the world as a machine or as the result of chance is challenged by the quality and subtlety of the style and content.
In Volume 2, I as reader, am presented with a path of knowledge that holds me in a totally reassuring way as it presents wisdom from the ancient seers of old to lofty heights of self-realisation of ones own body as a system for communing with the divine.  The earthly and cosmic nutritional streams are introduced and described in detail and the reader will begin to understand in a very concrete sense the responsibilities of knowing just how the physical and spiritual forces and currents in the human being provide the basis for the conscious experience of self and the world; and given care and intensification through practice, can open the aspirant to the reality of the spiritual world which is constantly present. And ever the Sophia; this heavenly helper and mid wife of our striving is woven into the pages and into our understanding.
It is an organic and experiential process that widens ones own experience of self and links together thoughts and concepts in a way that builds a new or clearer picture of what it is to be human.

In the Preface we read The goal of the Gospel is to present a comprehensive language of the spirit, a beautiful synthesis of all progressive spiritual thinking on the Earth, no matter the religion, science, mythology or source. And Once sailing on this great sea of knowledge, the question then becomes: How has the world grown so small, for my spirit and mind are now more expansive?

This book is one that certainly has the power to awaken the spirit and it deserves to find its way to those who would seek for such an awakening.