Category Archives: Book of Prophecy
Tenrikyo /Where are God’s Promises
In most religions, God promises that there will be an occurrence in the future, whether it is the destruction of evil or the salvation of believers. We continue to wait for this great event. Some of us wonder if it … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /From a Knot, a Bud should Sprout
In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo) a knot is an occurrence that brings upon suffering or misfortune. But there is a common saying that from a knot, a bud will sprout. We believe that sometimes a knot is derived from … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /How Do We Remove Evil?
I will start off by saying all people are good. In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) are the following verses: Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who is evil. 1-52 Among all mankind, … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /How Do We Change Our Fate?
Why is change so difficult? We all promise that we will change, but will we? Statistics will say that we do not change. Look at the recidivism rate of alcoholics and gamblers. He or she may promise to stop his … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Happy Mother’s Day
As most of us celebrate Mother’s Day today, we must remember and thank the original mother of all mankind. I will explain further. In the Christian religion, Jesus is considered the Son of God and was sent to save mankind. … Continue reading
The Brothers, Cause and Effect
Once upon a time, there were two twin brothers name Cause and Effect. Cause was a mischievous and daring child, while his brother Effect was a gentle and kindhearted child. They were both brought up by caring and compassionate parents; … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /To Be Spirited
How do I become happy? The bills keep mounting, my yard is embarrassing, college tuition for my kids, need to keep up with the Jones, need to change my oil, wondering if I can wait a little longer, coffee is … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Illness as God’s Guidance
People sometimes criticize me because I believe that God guides us by placing illness upon us. In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) is the following: Whatever happens, illness and pain do not exist. They are God’s hastening and guidance. 2-7 … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Are You Happy?
In today’s world, drugs to reduce depression and anxiety are the most prescribed medications. We all want to be spirited, that feeling that everything is all right. The pharmaceutical companies knowing this predicament, spends millions of dollars on advertisement in … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Happiness in a Bottle?
How do we become happy, where everything feels good? There are “cloudy days” that whatever you do you feel gloomy, and depressed, while there are “sunny days” where one feels great no matter what is occurring around you. Some will … Continue reading