Psalm 132 – Covenant Commitment of Love
David’s heart for God was ever pure. His faith was, likewise, blessed by the intimacy of the LORD. As we draw near to the Spirit of God we sense this intimacy, also. Only when we have intimacy with God can we have intimacy with ourselves and, therefore, know our true purpose in life.
About Meditation – What Can It Do for You?Meditation has its strongest proponents in the cultures of Hinduism and Buddhism with their many sects and sub-sects. Probably the most powerful and profound image that comes to mind when we think about meditation is the sitting Buddha. The Buddha has been reproduced many times for many goals but usually with the same intention: projecting the image of calmness, peace, and clarity.
The Third ArkUpon consenting to give ourselves to God the Father, we become His living arks – His little temples – on Earth (2 Co 6:16) and our Father becomes the Ark Himself. But what is the Third Ark? An ark is both the residence of the Presence of God and His haven of rest among His people, reciprocally providing the latter with the Father’s undying Light and unfailing guidance, in order to shepherd them effectively to safety. A physical example of the ark was that of Noah with whom God the Father established His first covenant (Gn 6:18, 9:9-17), after having commanded him to build and enter into the ark with two members of all types of species, so that these would be safeguarded from the global purification of the earth during the Deluge (Gn 6:5-22, 7:1-23).
The Purpose of Life Is CreationThis article answers the questions of the purpose of life. It explains the emergence of God from an original state of non-being, into self aware consciousness.
Science and Myth: How to Study Religion From an Evolutionary PerspectiveHow can we approach the study of religions from an evolutionary perspective? What methods illuminate such study? This article introduces five approaches.
We Are Always TeachingWhether we realize it or not, we are all teachers in this world and we are, in every moment, always teaching. A Course in Miracles would have us remember our role as teachers and question “what” we are teaching by asking us to consider which mindset are we in.
Choosing To Pray When In DistressWe all know what happened in Gethsemane. We all know the intensity that Jesus felt in that place. We all know the sense of urgency he felt, the tears and the sweat and the emotions that overwhelmed him at that moment. Let us analyze that situation to understand what we can learn from Jesus.
Busting the Anyone Can Discern Anytime Myth – 3 Steps of Vocational DiscernmentSome people today continue to believe that it is possible for anyone to discern at any time when reality shows us just the opposite. In order to discern your vocation, you need to get ready. If you’ve been anxious about your vocation for a long time, read this.
Are You Hemorrhaging? What Are You Saying to Yourself?Are you hemorrhaging? The woman with the issue of blood was not supposed to be in the presence of the Messiah, much less touch Him, but with faith what she had spoken to herself opened the door for a life changing experience for her. What are you saying to yourself as you deal with the issues of your own life?
What Is Demonic Deliverance With Real ExorcistsThe Rite of exorcism has been in the news ever since William Peter Blatty’s head spinning, green vomit soaked novel The Exorcist hit the bookshelves and the big screen in the mid 70’s. Even at that point, evangelicals were standing outside cinemas warning people of how dangerous this movie was, whilst the Catholic Church were suggesting that it was recommended viewing! The book and movie became the benchmark for demonic deliverance.
Are We Merely Evolved Pond Scum?Do you believe that we are evolved pond scum? What do you think of when you think of “God”? I’m sure everyone has their own ideas to some extent. To a Christian such as myself, I know God as a mysterious, divine being that never ceases to amaze me. Today I am very much a believer in the “Living God” because I have seen his handiwork in my life. Do I believe in “fate”? Kind of. I believe that life is what you make it. The “you are what you do” thing. I believe that what goes around comes around. I believe that the most powerful way to determine what the “meaning of life” is to have a relationship with your creator. I whole-heartedly do not believe that humans evolved from pond scum or really smart apes. I’ll tell you why.
Time to Reflect and DecideWe all can be world changers. A friend died recently, who left a very big impact on me, his family and the world. He enjoyed his life by being a powerful leader, loving and mentoring 1,000’s of people.