Situated in the lap of Himalayas, Nepal has been renowned for centuries as a pristine place for religion, peace and salvation. Nepal has been enjoying the honor of being the place of penance… Read More
What is Pentecost?
Pentecost, also called Whitsunday, celebrates the founding of the Church of Christ, when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, as recorded in The Acts of the Apostles… Read More
Can there be such a thing as a problem of too much freedom? At a time when we’re legitimately trying to regain some freedom and especially equality in our country, it sounds wron… Read More
This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable for my flock. I will remove them from tending the flock so that the shepherds c… Read More
A few days ago while driving home from work on my usual route I came across something that should be disturbing to every believer. One of the prominent churches on the North Side of Indianap… Read More
PRIMATE of The Church of the Lord (Aladura) Worldwide, His Holiness, Most Rev. Rufus Okikiola Ositelu, said to have predicted the emergence of COVID-19 last year, has again warned Nigerians… Read More
Becoming like Jesus is the key to a fulfilled and happy life.
YOU will then be the best spouse, the best business leader, and the best worker for any business. Also the best type of frien… Read More
“We subdue by submitting. We win by losing. We are made grand by making ourselves little. We come in first by becoming last. We are honored by being humble.&nbs… Read More
In the choir of life, it’s easy to fake the words—but someday each of us will have to sing solo before God [1] – Michael P. Green, Ed., , Revised edition of: The expos… Read More
Eden, A Sacred Physical & Spiritual Temple
God meant man to live in a garden; sin has sent him to the slums.”– Vishal Mangalwadi
THE story between God and man begins an… Read More
“Bleeding for Jesus” by Andrew Graystone – a review and some comments
I don’t often review books on my blog; I’ve tried to steer clear of being a book review… Read More
“I Don’t Think I Can Celebrate this Holiday Anymore.”
As a Jewish kid growing up in Los Angeles in the 1970s, I remember Yom Ha’atzmaut as the one day every ye… Read More
NATURE RELIGIONS AND REVOLUTIONARY SOCIAL CHANGE:ADVANCING A PRACTICAL THEOLOGY FOR SPIRITUAL ACTIVISMBy Wayne Martin Mellinger, Ph.D.INTRODUCTIONBy far the greatest challenges that humanity… Read More
The mind adheres to labels, the grouping of characteristics defining what it perceives as true. It’s how the mind quickly judges what it perceives so it knows how to respond. The l… Read More
Righteousness and WickednessClick for kindle e-bookThe key to bible proverbs is a fear of the Lord. Fear connotes two things, firstly the fear of punishment and secondly a reverence that com… Read More
If asked to pick one aspect of Jewish spiritual tradition that was the most important, the most valuable, the most genuinely impactful, it would be no contest. I’d answer without… Read More
The Soul After Death by Father Seraphim Rose shares the Orthodox Christian position on what happens to human beings upon death. Father Seraphim reviews the teachings of saints to explain mo… Read More
Ascension is endless expansion. Its process reflects the soul’s ever-expanding awareness of Truth’s Perfect Life, the Holiness of God. It is the eternal expansion of the… Read More
Happy Christmas Eve, from the Sacred Heart.
In your heart center, the Sacred Mother reveals her eternal Gift to you, her own Heart. You are her divine child of Light. Her Sacred… Read More
Situated in the lap of Himalayas, Nepal has been renowned for centuries as a pristine place for religion, peace and salvation. Nepal has been enjoying the honor of being the place of penance… Read More
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdomThe fear of God is the key to Proverbial wisdom. This connotes two things, firstly the fear of punishment and secondly a reverence that comes naturally… Read More
Catholicism is one of the largest and oldest Christian denominations in the world, with a rich history and a strong spiritual tradition. Central to Catholic spirituality is the practice of p… Read More
In this article, I’ve listed the top 24 poetry books for young adults and teens that are sure to spark creativity, encourage self-expression, and instill a love for poetry.
Discover… Read More
The Struggle Against Idolatry and False Worship
One of the perennial temptations of God’s people throughout history has been the seduction to peacefully coexist with idolatry. In th… Read More
The ten commandments explained are at the heart of Christianity or if you prefer a Jesus worldview. Many of us view the commandments as one-line statements that are meant to act as a g… Read More
It has been a while since I (Greg—Gary's dad) have posted. As God has revealed His awesome plans to more and more of His diligently watching children, He has created a beautiful orches… Read More
FIGURE OF JESUS IN ISLAM Introduction:Jesus, or Isa in Arabic, is a significant figure in both Christianity and Islam. Muslims agree that Jesus is the prophet and messenger of God, whil… Read More
Introduction
This article was originally published on 8.25.2015 and is now being updated.
Nearly everybody has heard of purgatory, but what is it and are you ever going there? L… Read More
Article Summary:
This article profiles several prominent historical leaders who have incorporated spirituality into their leadership, from George Washington to the Dalai Lama. (This is part… Read More
About the Author: Hi! I'm Chris Hunt, and I wrote this article. With years of experience as a former firefighter and knowledge of combustible materials, I have personally researched and comp… Read More
The Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and it connotes two things, firstly the fear of punishment and secondly a reverence that comes naturally towards one’s creator. In the o… Read More
The welcome mat is out and the door is open. A guest walks across the threshold into your home or into your life. That person is accepted into your presence because you have invited him or h… Read More
ABSOLUTE -In recent years tolerance has become a virtue – you believe what you want, I’ll believe what I want, and everyone will be happy and get along. But if everyone did… Read More
IntroductionIn this article, I have attempted to decipher the hermetic background of the teachings of Islam, and to elucidate the connections of its traditions, holy personalities, and funda… Read More
We ask God for something. Over and over. We wonder what He’s waiting for. But what if God answers? Finally! Will we notice? Will we like the answer?
What if God answers when… Read More
In Christian circles, we often hear the term “gospel.” It’s a word we toss around, knowing it’s central to our faith. Yet, its profound depth can sometimes become mas… Read More
We complain to God. God actually responds! But are we happy? No! We complain about God’s response to our complaint. Does God smite us? Well, no. But maybe it does help when we c… Read More
Who or what is God against?Psalm 1:5They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.Malachi 3:5“At that time I will put you on trial. I… Read More
Hamas attacked Israel. Many people will immediately wonder if this is the beginning of the end of the world. Can The End Times be forced? Jesus said we can’t know when. But can we… Read More
Walking out of Sunday service, have you ever felt an unmistakable tug in your soul? It’s more than just a reaction to a powerful sermon; it’s the realization that God’s pre… Read More
When you read “fear of the Lord” or “fear the Lord”, what do you think of? Being afraid? Scared half to death? Or maybe just a bit nervous? Or something else? Wh… Read More
This
is an infra-red photograph of ectoplasm emanating to form what has been
called the 'voicebox' through which manifested the conversations of
unseen communicators representing the asce… Read More
Origins of Pentecostalism
The Pentecostal movement traces its roots to a vibrant history of revival and a unique interpretation of the Christian faith, emphasizing direct personal ex… Read More
In the Catholic tradition, eschatology is a branch of theology concerned with the last things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. The eschatological meaning Catholic adherents find in their… Read More
Common Bible Verses Used By Abortion Advocates
Exodus 21:22-25: The life of the child does not have the same value as the mother.
Genesis 2:7: Life begins at “first breath,&rdquo… Read More
When people think of Jesus, they often envision a solemn figure, deeply spiritual and serious. While Jesus certainly embodied wisdom, compassion, and holiness, the idea that He possesse… Read More
The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity is August 11, 2024.
Readings for Year B in 2024 can be found here, used for this same Sunday in 2018.
My exegesis for the Gospel, John 6:35, 41-51, is here… Read More
“Loving
others God’s way is founded upon truth, holiness, divine justice, and all that
is wise, right and good.”“Love your neighbor” or “treat others as y… Read More
Chiliasm Prophecy Context 1 Thessalonians 4-17 and 1 Corinthians 15-52 separated by 1000 years by Jonathan. Link for free PDF:https://drive.google.com/file/d/10IIr__6IpgvBL8L5-IZZIqF020MQN2a… Read More
The relationship between Protestants and Catholics has been one of the most profound and enduring religious conflicts in history. While not all Protestants harbor animosity toward the Cathol… Read More