Faith – An Act of Faith in God
Faith is the most centered act of the human mind; an act of faith. Unthinking faith is a curious offering to be made to the creator of the human mind. It is faith in God and enthusiasm for life that makes our lives worth living. If we do not have faith, nothing is possible, and with faith nothing is impossible.
Avoid Following All Religious Tenets ReligiouslyA man had eaten contaminated food and suffered severe bout of food poisoning. He had upset stomach and pain that was unbearable. He went to a doctor who gave him some medicine.
Musings on Life and Death – Are You Afraid of DyingI’m amazed at the number of people who call themselves religious or spiritual and are afraid of dying. I realize I don’t have a pressing illness that might result in death, so I don’t know what it’s like to know with certainty that my life on this planet is short. Speaking from the perspective of religious, which I used to be, and spiritual, which I very much am, why are so many people who say they have similar beliefs to mine afraid of moving from this life to the next?
We Are All Slaves – We Are Either Slaves to Sin Or Slaves of Jesus Christ – That is Strong Stuff!Why is it that some people react and respond so negatively to the Gospel of Jesus Christ which is all about forgiveness and mercy and grace and light and eternal life? Jesus warns us about being shallow in our belief. There are people who pick and choose what to believe, whereas Jesus encourages and teaches us to believe the lot, and then when challenged, we will not explode.
Do You Feel it TooSometimes you will fight the urge to move because you have nothing tangible to convince others or yourself that you are not losing a portion of your sanity. I do believe this is God’s way of nudging you in a direction you would never have considered otherwise. Yet this change actually is the needed piece to get you to where you need to be next.
Feeling Challenged in Life Provides AnswersWhen we overreact to every disruption in our life, it is easy to feel over matched by life. Spirit provides some insight in the message to us.
Midlife Happiness and Spirituality – Is There a Link?Religion and spirituality is the butt of jokes but also the focus of much serious research. This article examines the connection between happiness and spirituality from a mid life perspective. It looks at the benefits of regularly attending religious services.
Spirits Communicating – When Things Go Bump in the NightSpirits communicate with us through sound, moving objects and fragrances. Those we love let us know they are with us in those ways.
Understanding How Buddhist Meditation Can Help You Achieve EnlightenmentThere are a lot of differences between Buddhist meditation and the practice of Buddhism but they are both based on the ideas and practices of the Buddhist religion. The basis of Buddhist meditation is focusing and learning to control your mind.
Spiritually Aware – A Technique to Become Mindful and Spiritually AwareMindfulness is learning and developing an attitude of awareness. When you give your attention to whatever and wherever you are now, you open yourself to receive truths and intuitive knowledge and wisdom from Universal consciousness. You can become aware of who you really are and in so doing open yourself to unlimited possibilities.
Why We Read AurasWe read to heal, as we discover that each person we read is like a mirror of ourselves. We use the reading practice to find ways in which we can release old patterns and pain and reconnect with our higher selves.
Living Life on PurposeWe fill our lives with so much small stuff. If we’re not careful, there’s no room left for what’s really important.