Hardship As the Pathway to Peace
As I contemplate the times when I’ve been beside myself with worry, I also know that at any time I can reverse that sense for fretting. All it takes is my self-awareness that my thinking is not God’s will. He, of course, understands how I feel; He empathises I’m sure. But if I’m to improve the way I’m feeling I have to draw toward Him in prayer to change the way I’m thinking.
The Religious Are Linked to Men The Spiritual Are Linked to GodThe spiritual have been tested and those who have not worshiped in religions and taken to the false gods put before them are called the children of Israel. They have broken free of religious lies and are ready for the harvest. The real God is taking over and exposing the roots of all religion in Babylon.
Those Linked to God Have Spirit Within ThemThe ones who have the Spirit within know who their God is. They don’t require religions or churches to learn about it and they are spared the pain of what is about to come upon the earth. Now we are facing judgment and those caught in religion will be taken out of the way,
Who Is Religious?Going to temple or other religious places daily is not a test of being religious. We should think about our identity, source of origin (God) and should have an urge to unite with the God. This is the real test of being religious.
Meaning of SpiritualityMixing spirituality and religion, is an ancient practice. For some reason, it is always easier to accept things when they come with the force of religion. Unfortunately, comparing spirituality and religion is like comparing chalk and cheese! If you read the above quote carefully, you will see exactly what I mean.
Is There a Soul? Is There Life After Death?These are two very debatable concepts. One is soul and the other, life after death. If we view these two concepts through the eyes of religion, mythology or spirituality, the answers are pretty much uniform. But as science begins to intervene, there are different positions taken and conclusions drawn. Maybe because science works purely on the basis of empirical evidence.
In These Difficult Dangerous Days, Dedicated Mature Disciples Are So Needed to Serve and Lead!It was a question that confronted me fairly recently although it had been buzzing around in my mind for many years. Why is Jesus Christ the most embarrassing name in the world? There is nothing neutral about the name Jesus. You cannot be neutral about Jesus. There is either passionate attraction and acceptance, or passionate rejection, which occasionally can be quite polite. One man politely told me in December that I was living on a different planet. Whenever Jesus preached and spoke and ministered the response was invariably, amazement and astonishment. People wondered where He got His authority and power. There were occasions when men’s hearts would burn within them when He spoke.
Why the Spirit God Hid Behind the Man on the Cross to Reclaim Its OwnThose who are spiritual are receiving the power of Jesus and not of Jesus Christ, The real God hid behind the image in order to attract its people back. Now they are in groups away from the false gods but they remain trapped behind the wall of deception and confusion.
Fate and Free Will: Tale of Three Mystical SeekersThe fate vs. free will debate involves three main points of view. Either you believe everything is fated, nothing is fated, or somewhere in between.
Another Lesson Presents Itself in My LifeIn spite of the spiritual growth and deepening awareness I share with you week after week, it was interesting to observe how quickly I fell into the clutches of fear when I received unexpected news last night. In previous posts, I have shared with you my experiences with swollen joints and the message to forgive and release past emotional pain that I believed my body was telling me.
Icebreakers – Clinging to GodA clothespin is used to attach clothes to a clothesline. It can also serve as a reminder that we need to cling to our lifeline – we need to cling to God (Deuteronomy 13:4). And clothes aren’t the only thing that needs washing. We need to be washed clean as well. And God washes us white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18) The scriptures lists a variety of things we should cling to, things we should hold on to, but in reality most of those other things listed have the same purpose – to help us to cling to God.
Do You Have a Soul or Spirit Within and What’s The Difference?There is a major difference between ‘soul’ and ‘spirit’. The confusion over the identity of the real God and the lack of knowledge about the plan in place to deliver the spiritual at the end of the day is immense. Check out your inner feelings with this guide to check which side you are on.