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Gentle Whispers
We oftentimes search for God frantically amid the storm, when troubles blow hard and the fires of adversity surround us. Yet, God is speaking to us in His own quiet way, and we are missing the message.
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Unfinished Business (Part 2)
So it was with John the Baptist, the martyr Stephen, the apostle Paul, John Kennedy, John Kennedy Jr. They have all joined with countless others, the gallant march with God’s greats who went to their glory with their work undone, their business unfinished, their dreams unfulfilled, and their lives incomplete.
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A Mother's Battle
The tongue is such a tiny little organ. Yet, it can be one of the most powerful weapons. James 3:6 says; And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is a world of wickedness set among our members, contaminating and depraving the whole body. Whew, those are some strong words…
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The Power of Love
Love is a powerful tool used to successfully coach any type of client - from high level executives to prison inmates. In order to make an impact with Love, a coach must put aside their own egos and agendas to create a secure arena for a client to flourish.
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Abiding in the Word
If we will abide in the Word, the Word will instruct us and teach us in the way we should go (Psalm 32:8). He will also guide us to pray according to His will and our prayers will have a guaranteed effect.
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10 Commandments
I thought I would draw this article up as a reference page in the event any of you would ever need, at a quick glance, exactly what the 10 commandments are. I will actually type out the specific Bible verse the 10 commandments comes off of as God makes some additional statements under some of these commandments that is usually not written down when you see little tablets of the 10 commandments at your local Christian bookstore.
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God Loves You With the Love of God
Do you ever feel that what you read in some Christian books is not really God’s truth at all, but is merely the opinion of the writer, dressed up in the clothing of truth? One such teaching is that we have to work very hard to please God, because he is just about fed up with us because of all our shortcomings. This is a teaching that is just plain wrong, according to Darin Hufford, and in his book, “The God’s Honest Truth,” he sets out to correct it.
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Dark Cages
Acknowledgement of our need of God and reliance upon Him will not always rid us of life’s pressures, will not always remove from us the difficult situations, the dark cage within which we sometimes find ourselves trapped.
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Show Of Hands
The human hand is majestic and elegant and the most utilized of all our physical members. If you want to know something about a man’s depth, then watch his hands because every man’s hands tell us something about the man.
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When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Why do bad things happen to good people? Surely this is a question all of us ask from time to time. Some of Jesus’ listeners asked Him the same question.
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The Great Battleground
The inescapable fact of the matter is that by ourselves, we cannot do what is right. We just do not make the grade. Knowing the rules whether they are golden or silver, do not make us able to obey them. We keep on falling into a trap called sin.
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Forgiveness: The Other Side
If we are honest with ourselves, we would have to admit that the reason we have difficulty forgiving others is because we sincerely believe we are justified in our withholding forgiveness.
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Beneficiaries of the Promise
The gospel started with Abraham. That is why Scripture says he was introduced to the gospel in advance. If anyone was ever a religious fanatic it was Abraham. If anyone ever had an excuse to disobey God it was Abraham. God tested him in many ways including asking him to offer his only son of promise on the altar. Because he passed the test, we have the blessings of being in Christ.
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Interesting... (but unnecessary)
A brief exploration of our relationship to the present moment, and how our conditioned or habitual resistance to 'what is' causes suffering.
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Insulting Spirit or Exposing the 'Me'
A brief exploration of the differences between 'belief based' spirituality and 'authentic' spirituality, the article starts by making bold claims which may offend, then suggests that 'that which can be offended is not spirit but rather ego'.
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Living Powerfully in the Present Moment
The time we spend on earth is very short when you consider the scope of the universe. Often, we don’t see the big picture and get lost in the details. What is our purpose in the few years we have?
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Holy and Unholy Numbers
Many of our great religions hold that numbers contain hidden meanings that in turn hold the mysteries of the universe and God within them. Ancient Hebrew mystics referred to this as Gematria. Numbers are also given corresponding associations to various deities, colours, plants, gemstones, and superstitions. Here are a brief list of associated correspondences and lore for the numbers 1 through 13.
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How To Solve Any Problem
We can solve any problem by going within and contacting our primal awareness. We are the solution to our own problem and the answer to our own dilemma. Find out how easy it is to resolve any problem by using your inner connection to life.
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Spiritual Sanity
How do we maintain spiritual sanity in our lives when all around the world there is a mentality of violence, a lack of emotional maturity and historically, a world defined by wars, all in the name of religion? Where do we find peace in a world of such chaos? Stop looking outside yourself and seek spiritual sanity within that holy place found at the very core of our Being. Are you a martyr or a peace-maker? Do you truly want spiritual sanity to guide your life based in peace? Let's explore the solutions...
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Winning With Whiners, 10 Commandments
Winning with whiners can be quite a battle. They often complain, murmur, and tattle. You cannot be a winner if you're frequently associating with whiners. If you seemingly have no way out due to working or living conditions, here are 10 ways to win with whiners.
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Beating Stress Away On The Holidays - 4 Tips
Sometimes when the holidays are fast approaching, you may feel unwanted stress building up on you; not only in Christmas, but also in other holidays. Actually experiencing holiday stress is common to many. If you can't tolerate stress any longer, here are some tips on how you can enjoy the holiday season.
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