The Metaphysical Properties of Incense
Throughout history incense has been used to sooth the soul, heal the body, pleasure the senses, summons spirits, and appease the Gods. Although the exact origin of incense is unknown, it appears to have been among the earliest spiritual practices. Ancient texts, dating as far back as 1800 BC describe the burning of incense for spiritual purposes.
Total Acceptance: The Key to EnlightenmentIf there is no objective reality, then what one has to seek? Whether the enlightenment is also mind’s another projection of subjective nature? It seems not to be so…
There are some that flatly refuse all notions of God, let alone Divine help. But God often sets himself upon these to make the case irrepressibly compelling. Many have come to salvation through exhaustion to pigheadedness; then they found the Lord not only utterly tolerable, they asked “How did I win such a reprieve?” and “How did I ever live beforehand without this Lord?”
Angels and ArchangelsSo many different religions and cultures talk about angels and archangels in all different shapes and forms. But of course there are no proofs that they exist and it is therefore a matter of belief. Some people believe that angels are here to serve and protect us, and others say they only serve heaven.
Detach From Ego: Live the Life God Designed For YouTo live the life that Source/God designed for YOU, detaching from the ego is a must. The acronym for EGO is: Edging God Out. We do this without realizing it. The definition of ego is: The “I” or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, willing and distinguishing itself from the selves of others and from objects of its thought. The ego is all about self. For many, the ego is what defines a person for who they perceive themselves to be.
A Supernatural Partnership Part III: Putting Prayer Into PracticeHaving looked, in two previous articles, at the problems of prayer and God’s solution to your problems, in this article Dr. John Harbison looks at how to put God’s solutions into practice. Read and see how your prayer life could be impacted by these principles.
Having looked, in two previous articles, at the problems of prayer and God’s solution to your problems, in this article Dr. John Harbison looks at how to put God’s solutions into practice. Read and see how your prayer life could be impacted by these principles.
Divine Provision: Its MysteryWhat is mystery: Mystery is something that is not common, unbelievable and is hidden. In Christian doctrine, mystery is regarded as a belief or truth that is considered to be beyond human understanding and can be made known only by divine revelation. To experience Divine Provision you have to have unshakeable faith in the word of God and be prepared to obey His divine instructions even when they appear ‘foolish’ to our human understanding. This article lists keys for experiencing divine provision.
A Simple Formula for Good Success in Christian ServiceFreewill is the ability to choose for yourself in any and all areas of your life once you have reached the age of accountability. Prior to that age, decisions are made for us by our parents, guardians, teachers, grandparents and many others, but the day will come when your decisions will be YOUR decisions, thus the consequences will also be YOUR own.
Life With the Holy SpiritOne Power stands for all eternity in the holy establishment of life. Such a Power divulges power quietly, known as much to the heavens and all creation as it is within the mind of one. Such a quiet Power could, however, never be quantified… We must know that this Power for Life is the engine behind all generation and regeneration, as well as the revelation of all wisdom and sanctification of all worth. It is the power behind all things as much as it is a power that wishes to be for us, not against us.
The Treasures of HeavenWe ought to know, each of us is a scribe, by reckoning of Jesus’ intent. The treasures of heaven are inordinately important; they are the meaning, the nexus, of life. If we assert over ourselves the role of scribe – the master of the household, with control over wares – we take on a heavy responsibility, but we’re blessed by a great privilege. The scribe in each of us is serious enough about life to know that heaven is in the redemption of treasure, real treasure, disposed for the blessing of God. Such scribes enter willingly and enthusiastically into their training, knowing they are being equipped to do heavenly work.
What Swedenborg Says About How To Harmonize Feelings, Thoughts And BehaviourSwedenborg’s ideas are in line with these psychological concepts of affective, cognitive and behavioural function. The three-fold terminology, that permeates all of his writings, reflects this. Together his ideas give a holistic theory – a very modern approach to human problems. By this, I mean his system of thought tackles the whole person – the heart, head and hands of daily living. He writes about good or bad desires of the will, true or false ideas of the understanding and useful or disorderly actions of the body. The feeling, thinking and doing of daily living. His principle that influx adjusts itself according to efflux is relevant to how one can find wholeness and harmony in oneself.



