How to Manifest Anything You Want Through The Science of Being

How does it feel to be like a god? Well according to a new breed of scientists, sociologists, philosophers and quantum physicists, we should know. It seems that many of these folks with long strings of university degrees are now telling us that we, like mini-gods here on earth, have the power to create our world through our minds and this thing called manifesting. Now I know that making such a brazen statement might make some devout Christians concerned. But if you think of your bible, you will... Read more »

What is the True Difference Between Perception and Reality?

Have you ever had the experience of seeing Mr. Handsome at a party or event and being very interested. Perhaps you even felt that instant unseen energy of attraction. But then, just as you were about to approach him, he turned and looked at you with an icy stare. Whereupon your ego crumpled. Then what did you do? If you’re like most people, you then made a beeline for the buffet and hung out there for the whole evening. You didn’t mix, you didn’t mingle. You just stood there feeling... Read more »

The Bible is Not a Book of Rules

I have been contemplating a question that often seems to divide brethren; ‘Is the silence of scripture restrictive or permissive?’ You know all the old arguments….’Can we have a basketball court?’ Some say ‘Yes, the bible doesn’t forbid it!’ Others say, ‘No, the Bible doesn’t mention it!’ and round and round we go. Two groups, equally sincere, equally interested in following Christ’s command to reach the lost, equally desirous... Read more »

The Unity Of The 7 Spirits Of God

In the book of Revelation, the Apostle John mentions the Seven Spirits of God (Revelation 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, 5:6). For the moment, we will ignore the individual identities of these Seven Spirits, and only consider Their collective unity. In considering the unity of the 7 Spirits of God, we need look no further than the collective symbols of the 7 Spirits: the 7 days of creation (Genesis 1:1-2:3), the rainbow (Genesis 9:13-17), the 7-branched menorah (Exodus 25:31-40), the 7 eyes on the rock (Zechariah... Read more »

Your Spiritual Journey is a Gift

It’s easy to think that we have to do something, or experience something, remarkable to have a reason to share the story of our lives. We have a way of believing that our ordinary lives are just that, ordinary. The value in reaching out is missed in our poor estimation of what we have to offer. We wait for something big to happen to us before we recognize the importance of our journey. We don’t acknowledge the special gift we have to share. It’s the gift of our ordinary lives shared... Read more »

Writing and Sharing Your Spiritual Autobiography

I decided to share my life journey in the form of a spiritual autobiography. When I say “spiritual autobiography” I mean that I have shared my spirituality alongside my life. Looking at my life through the lens of spirituality is just one way that I could have expressed my journey. Because my greatest personal preoccupation has long been spirituality, it made sense that I would tell of my journey from this perspective. This way of telling made sense for me. Perhaps it will make sense... Read more »

Instead Of Worrying, Trust In The Lord

With so much conflict in the world today, and the rising food and fuel cost, it is easy to get caught up worrying about the future. It’s everywhere you see to remind you. You cannot watch the news or read the paper without being reminded of the war in Iraq, Lebanon, and other crisis’s like the recent earthquake in China, and the typhoon that ravaged Myanmar. It is all too easy to become consumed with all of the negativity in the world. If we are not careful we can become paralyzed by... Read more »

A New Idea for Christian Book Clubs

There is nothing quite like reading good books. Perhaps you especially enjoy reading good Christian books. There are certainly some wonderful old classics and very interesting new releases. The Christian community has produced a lot of different authors. With the release of the movie based on C.S. Lewis “Prince Caspian”, maybe the idea of reading or re-reading the Chronicles of Narnia popped into your mind. They are such good books. It would be nice to add the ability to engage... Read more »

Do I Need To Go To Church To Be A Christian…?

I don’t know if you are anything like me… But when I go to church I come away wondering what God truly thinks of it. I mean… I thought church was supposed to be a place where the focus was on Christ. Instead I find that preachers are more interested in trying to make people feel good, teaching them that God wants them to have an abundance of everything that this world has to offer. They teach us that if we give them lots of money then God will give us lots of money. And as for their... Read more »

Establishing an Effective Prayer Ministry - Part 2

The people who constitute the Church are very observant. If the pastors and leaders only give lip service to something as being important and don’t actually get involved, the people pick up those cues and act accordingly. For the ministry of prayer to be effective, the leadership has to honor it, endorse it, and participate in it. “A congregation will follow the example of its praying leaders. Leaders strongly committed to prayer will convey more to their congregation about the power... Read more »