Being Hurt By the Church But Still Loving Jesus

Churches are made up of people. Since people are not perfect, churches will not be perfect either. Because churches are not perfect, people will sometimes be hurt by what churches say or do. We must decide if we will simply complain about such issues, or if we will get involved and become part of the solution.

Learning to Talk to Dishonest Skeptics

Many people enjoy discussing complex issues, especially spiritual ones. While this can be a profitable experience because it can enhance our own understanding of the metaphysical realm, if the discussion is with a dishonest skeptic, it will be more challenging. Since many dishonest skeptics do not realize they are being intellectually dishonest, we may need to point it out to them.

Considering Life Pure Joy

We may think that considering such difficulty pure joy is some sadistic thing. It’s never that at all. We only endure these things because God, by his will, has purposed them for us through the way our lives are turning out. The Lord loves us so much it’s his desire we grow. And God has faith in us that we can endure.

Forging Spiritual Progress

Although many hate the term, it’s doubtful there’s a better phrase promoting spiritual progress toward our soul’s equilibrium than ‘congruence’; meaning, being at one with the fullness of our experience of life. This is the halcyon state where glory makes its home in us, via the Holy Spirit, and there the attachment is made to heaven, in a ‘now’ sort of way.

A Camp Dog Named Mona

Spiritual clarity can come from anywhere at any time. A woman strikes out into the unknown and meets a four legged friend who shows her the gift of inner quiet, and the sweet memories that are part of growing old.

Three Reasons Why Christians Should Attend Church Services

Sure, you’ve been attending church ever since you were a little kid. But now that you’re all grown-up, you’re starting to ask why exactly people go there in the first place.

Achieving Union With the Eternal Father

God the Father wants us to pray formally and speak colloquially with Him on a regular (daily) basis; sharing all our joys, sorrows, hopes, needs, and desires with Him, so that He can truly be and act as Father in the earthly course of our lives. However, many of us seem to experience difficulty in either communicating or communicating effectively with our Father, especially in relation to developing intimacy with Him in the manner He so deeply desires. Such difficulty generally arises out of fear and lack of knowledge about both Who and how our Father really is, when in relationship with us. The fear arises from our stereotypical, albeit highly incorrect, image of our Heavenly Father as a punitive and vengeful God, whereas the lack of knowledge arises from both our historical and current neglect in engaging with our Father, in the true child-Father relationship.

Is God Calling You to Be a Priest? Tearing Down the You Can Date and Discern at the Same Time Myth

Are you dating while you discern if God is calling you to be a priest? What you don’t know could hurt you. Discover the truth about discerning God’s will for your life.

Balancing Life Between Yourself and Others

Have you ever taken a look at your life and realized that you could be much more loving? Here is a some simple guides to help you be less selfish and more loving.

Christian and Jewish Relationships With God

Do Jews need the “Christian” message of “salvation”? What is the relationship of the Jewish people to God?

Walking With God – Key To Spiritual Discovery

Walking together with a person in anything requires agreement, understanding, respect, and willingness that is free of pressure. Walking with God demands a free will and is absolutely a personal choice with a weight of commitment. Awesome spiritual discoveries await a person who has chosen the process of this divine undertaking. The attitude towards the word of God determines the magnitude of the pay off.

The New Narcissist

A current Time Magazine article would have us believe that living solo is the best way to go. After all you get to do what you want to do when you want to do it. That may be a seductive philosophy but I submit it is ultimately the enemy of our growth as human beings. We are created to love one another, to take care of our brothers and sisters (and children,) not to live in isolation from them while we focus on our own self-realization.