In Fear and Trembling
It is easy to find a knowledgeable Christian; easy to find someone involved in ministry; easy, in our Western world, to find Bibles – even one with its owner’s name and scrawl all the way through it; easy to find Christians committed to supporting those in the mission field; easy to find Hillsong-type conference-going Christians; comparatively easy to find Christians who put their money where their mouths are – who give a tithe back to their local church; and, easy to find Christians with powerful views on their faith and a theology backing their faith up. What is not so easy to find is a vulnerable Christian; vulnerable before God and all humanity.
Past Lives of Celebrities: 12 Examples of ReincarnationHow are your past lives influencing your present life? Even if you interpret them as subconscious metaphors, past life exploration can go a long way toward self-discovery.
Thanksgiving: A Moment of ReflectionThis article captures the true spirit of Thanksgiving Day. It opens thought to a deeper meaning of gratitude–gratitude not measured by human activity, large bank accounts and world popularity, but by compassion, humility, wholeness and unfolding of the ever-presence of goodness.
Enjoying Soul-Soothing SensualitiesSoul-soothing sensualities are nothing to feel guilty about. On the contrary, our five senses combine to realise blessing, and the Lord provides ample feedstock to ensure our sensuality performs its part in receiving such joyous abundance.
Who Knows Me Like You Do?One of our biggest problems is a lack of understanding. In conflict our purpose is confused for something heinous in low trust situations – they don’t understand us, and we not, them. Then there’s a broader scope of misunderstanding breeding loneliness, isolation, and fatigue from a lack of love. We are fortunate there is one who knows and understands us back to front and inside out.
Psalm 73 – Entrance to God’s PresenceOur experience of life reveals a disparity to the truth; we see evil rewarded and piety punished. This is much the reason why people walk from the faith. They see little evidence of the justice of God where it most counts. But there is an answer, and this psalm reveals it. It commends us to turn from looking in the wrong place and, instead, to become magnetised to the Presence of the LORD. There, alone, is satisfaction. Nothing else compares. And everything makes more sense from that designation.
What Is Spiritual Counseling?Spiritual counseling has become more and more popular with the growth of the personal development and life coaching industry. True spiritual counseling can embrace all religions, allowing people to retain their current faiths, beliefs and practices. Growing as a spirit does not have to infringe nor invalidate one’s belief in God or higher powers.
Jesus Christ: The True MessiahMessiah means Savior. But the resurrection is the key to the truth. Learn how.
Becoming Spiritually EmpoweredSo often victimization, especially when it happens early in life, steals the ability to come across with any sense of strength. How can empowerment occur once it has been stolen? I think the answer is really quite simple. We become passionate and led by our convictions using the same process involved in losing our sense of direction. Dysfunctional families model helplessness. Positive people exude purpose and power.
Serving Stores Up Heavenly TreasuresServing is Christ like. Jesus is our example of service.
Our God Is a God of Second ChancesAre you afraid to confess your sins? God is forgiving.
The Encouragement of Jesus’ LoveFaith, hope, and love are all risky businesses. The Lord Jesus, however, is in that discrete business of rewarding such purity of motive. If, and whenever, we’re rejected for love, the Lord will himself ensure our well being through the comfort and confidence of the Holy Spirit.