Category Archives: God

Dusts

I was just cleaning my house with the vacuum cleaner. I have one of those vacuum cleaners that you can see how much debris and dust you have collected, so you can easily dispose of the debris when it is … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhist, Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Islam, prayer, Religion, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Purpose of Suffering

Do we need religion to console our souls when we cannot explain the sufferings that occur in the world? Or do we need religion to explain why we suffer or have joy? Some say, that God controls every minute detail … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhist, Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Jjehoval Witness, Religion, sufferings, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Finding Happiness

What do people pray for? They pray for health. They pray for a perfect mate. They pray for that perfect job; and many even pray that their favorite team wins. But you don’t hear people praying for happiness. What is … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhist, Christian, Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Islam, Religion, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

From a knot, buds sprout

What is the purpose of suffering? Some say that we become closer to God by sharing our grief with others. But most of us would sell our souls to avoid any sufferings. Others would say that suffering is God’s punishment … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhist, Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Islam, Religion, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sorry God

How do we apologize to God for our past sins or evils? In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki), it states that God does not accept our verbal apologies for our past sins or evils. It is the determination … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Methodist, Scientology, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Seeking Salvation

The secret to salvation is to get rid of greed, arrogance, and self-love.  Easy said, but almost impossible to do. We human beings want to be spirited by nature. We believe that having possessions (greed), will make us spirited. When … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhist, Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Islam, Scientology, Sokai Gakkai, Tenrikyo, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The soul

In many religions, there is a reference to the heart, separate from the mind.  Phrases like from the innermost heart and purity of the heart are found. What is this heart? In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is … Continue reading

Posted in Buddhist, causality, Christian, Christianity, God, heart, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Religion, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Where do we find God’s Truth?

What would happen if you found a book that claimed to be written by God? Suppose it was written in a different language, in a different time, and in a different culture and land. Suppose this book held the secrets … Continue reading

Posted in Catholic, causality, Christian, Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Islam, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Grass is Greener on the Other Side

The “Grass is greener on the other side” is a familiar quote. In religion, many people prepare their lives for an afterlife which is depicted and understood  as a paradise. For some, this concept may give them the impetus to … Continue reading

Posted in employment, God, Heaven's Truth Church, job, Religion, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The pleasures of sin

We all know what is unhealthy. We know that too much sugar, fat and salt are bad for us. We know that staying active is important for our health. Yet many of us consume more sugar, fat and salt than … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, God, Heaven's Truth Church, Hinduism, Islam, Religion, Tenrikyo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments