Matthew 2:10 … The Axe & the Tree (09/09/16)
“Even now the axe is resting at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear Good Fruit is cut down and thrown into the Fire.” ~ Jesus Christ (Matthew 2:10) It is extremely important for Christians & non-Christians alike to realize that Jesus is not threatening anyone with eternal damnation […]
Reconciling Self-Sacrifice … (09/09/09)
“Self-sacrifice is Love with the motivation to alleviate the suffering of others. This supreme love requires involvement in the knotty problems of the world – love that bears with the failings and weaknesses of others, love that is committed to helping others regardless of the cost to one’s self. We have the example of Jesus […]
What is true Repentance? … (09/09/10)
“Early in my spiritual work I saw it was absolutely necessary for me to get out of a sin and shame-based view of man … We have allowed those who hold that view to shape too much of our theology.” ~ Dalton Roberts There are several enlightening ways to look at the concept of repentance. […]
Reconciling Selfless Service … (09/08/09)
“The purest service is to help others and seek their welfare without the expectation of personal reward. On the contrary, the way of selfishness brings only disharmony and failure. In the Bhagavad Gita, and paralleled by passages in the Tao Te Ching, the way of selfless service is described as the fundamental principle by which […]
2 Corinthians 4:7 … The Treasure within (09/08/16)
“We have this Treasure in clay jars, so that it might be made clear that this extraordinary Power comes from God and does not belong to us.” ~ Paul (2 Corinthians 4:7) Having read all of Paul’s biblical epistles many dozens of times, there is indeed a very good possibility that he meant exactly […]
Reconciling Good Deeds … (09/07/09)
“Good deeds are the manifestation of a healthy spiritual life. Right Actions are those which seek to lessen another’s suffering &/or enhance another’s joy — without thought for any personal recompense as a result.” ~ unknown “Heaven is not attained without good deeds.” ~ Adi Granth, Ramkali-Var, M.1 (Sikhism) “Many garlands can be made from […]
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