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Transcending Religions’ Meaning and Value Author : Greg Gourdian
Religions play wonderful roles in our lives, offering us a sense of community and fellowship that nurtures us and sustains us in our times of need. But most religions are flawed in one manner or another and it is easy to become disillusioned by our religion or intolerant of the religions of others. While pursuing our spiritual journeys through life we may do well to reflect on the roles of religions in our lives and how we may transcend their l...

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Conflicts between Spirituality and Religion Author : Leslie Reynolds Benns
As Theologian Eugene Peterson noted, “Religion is the most dangerous energy source known to mankind. The moment a person is convinced that God is either ordering or sanctioning a cause or project, anything goes. The history, worldwide, of religion-fueled hate, killing and oppression is staggering.” [The Message, NAV Press] There is plenty of evidence in our history books and our newspapers for this belief. And likewise, religious beliefs are ...

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The Trinity is One God Not Three Gods Author : Patrick Chu
Copyright 2006 Patrick Chu God differs from God in no respect for there cannot lie divine essences distinguished either by accidents or by substantial differences belonging to a substrate. But where there is no difference, there is no sort of plurality and accordingly no number; here, therefore, is unity alone. For whereas we say God thrice when we name the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, these three unities do not produce a plurality of number ...

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God's Compass Author : Christine Taylor
In the days of the old sailing ships, the most important single bit of equipment on board was the mariner's compass. And when we set off on our spiritual journey, we need a spiritual compass to keep us on the path towards home in spite of our confusion, failure, and sin. Our compass does include our conscience, but is not limited to that. Good thing; in this fallen world, our conscience can be a an untrustworthy guide! True north is only main...

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Enough shame the pain remains... When we learn better we do better... Author : Monique Louise Hill
ENOUGH SHAME, THE PAIN REMAINS… WHEN WE LEARN BETTER, WE DO BETTER… At 16 I easily was attracted by the “New Age” and am past the Personal development stage and now into the Age of Enlightenment and the revelation that ‘WE ARE ONE’. For the last 2 years I have been working with the ‘effects’ of SHAME. Buried deep within the vulnerability of this be-ing I hold much pain from arrows skilfully arched into my heart. These wounds to my hea...

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How much of the Bible is literally true? Author : Donald ODell
If you don’t believe the Bible literally, does that mean you must conclude that Christianity is based on biblical myth – literally fiction and stories passed down, generation to generation, from our ancient ancestors? That the only way to read the Bible is to read it metaphorically or metaphysically? Absolutely not. There’s great history recounted in the Bible. But the Bible is more than just history. It is a book of faith written by people wh...

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Tarry with Me Author : Brother Bill
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, "And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to Adam, and said to him, 'Where are you?'" (Genesis 3:8-9) God was accustomed to communing with Adam in the garden "in the cool of the day" (for some reason I really love that phrase). After ...

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No Idea Author : Brother Bill
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Wonder...a sense of wonder. Isn't that where we all end up when we consider our God, His creation, the works of His mighty hand? I once had an office mate at work with whom I did this wondering out loud. One day I was talking about one thing in particular that I wondered about when she suddenly burst out with, "Bill, you just wonder TOO MUCH!" Too much? Such a thought had never crossed my mind befo...

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Let's Synchronize Watches Author : Brother Bill
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, "On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed watchmen; all day and all night they will never keep silent. You who remind the Lord, take no rest for yourselves." Isaiah 62:6 Recently I was given an opportunity through which the Lord reminded me about aspects of intercessory prayer which I had forgotten. Perhaps you have been in the place I was and can identify. I admit I am a slow learner when it comes ...

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Just As I Am Author : Brother Bill
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. (Words by Charlotte Elliott, 1835. Music by William B. Bradbury, 1849) So begins one of the most familiar old hymns--one which is most likely remembered because of its use as an "invitational song" at the close of many traditional church services and, most famously...


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