Forgiveness is a complicated issue for many of us because it revolves around anger, which is a VERY complicated topic for most of us.
We’re all a little weary of classifications, but let’s throw one out that works as well as any of them do. Most of us have an UNfavorite emotion, and we fall [...]
To be awakened to the realization of one’s True Self is wisdom. A person becomes awakened when he realizes that his True Nature is that of God. He longs for returning to God’s kingdom and dedicates this to practise Tao. He makes sure that whatever he says, acts and thinks are faultless. He maintains tranquillity [...]
You’ve heard the expression ‘Name it, Claim it’. Though we’d first need to know the intent of one’s heart, the phrase implies to the Christian version of a spoiled brat … “I’m your child. You owe me!”
It has been said that God is honor bound to do as He said He would do. That statement [...]
It is unfortunate that although intended as a symbol of our unity in Jesus Christ, the Lord’s Supper has become a point of division among Christians across the millennia. In addition to distinct understandings surrounding the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper which include (but not limited to) strong beliefs relative to Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation, Memorialism, [...]
Pat Riley, the outstanding NBA couch, wrote about the “danger of me.” He said, “The most difficult thing for individuals to
do when they’re part of the team is to sacrifice. To play for me. It’s very vulnerable to drop your guard and say, “This is
who I am and I’m gonna open up and [...]
Between Saint and Sinner. pt 1.
Daniel 12:4-12:4
Between Saint and Sinner. pt 1. Preaching the Gospel is sometimes the most controversial position on Earth. Preaching or Ministering the Gospel is two different things, 1. The Truth of Life and 2. Information. Lets look at the Information side first. Information has become wide spread in [...]
Speak to the children of Israel, and have them take for Me an offering; from every person whose heart inspires him to generosity, you shall take My offering (Shemos 25:2).
Rashi explains: “and have them take for Me” means dedicated to My name (Midrash Tanchuma).
If you were asked to give a donation to help rebuild the [...]
The menorah is used during the eight day celebration of Hanukkah. The Hebrew word for menorah is Hanukiyah. Some people also call it a candelabra or candelabrum.
Hanukkah is celebrated each year on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. Depending on when that date falls, Hanukkah is celebrated in late November [...]
God’s existence had created enormous arguments among philosophers, scientists and other thinkers or believers. Some of these arguments questioned the necessity of having a god. So do we really need a god? First, we should tackle what is god and who is god or gods. There are many different definitions of a god or gods [...]
Letter written in April 2006, to Pastor Barron Miller of Cornwall Church at the Club in Bellingham, Washington.
Thanks Pastor Barron for lending me this book Divided By Faith. I’m sure this has also sparked your writing creativity as it did mine. Sorry I kept it so long.
My Opinion on Reconciliation
Reconciliation – Returning to harmony; making [...]