Category Archives: Heaven’s Truth Church

The Soul Has No Color

Recently as I am getting closer to my 65th birthday, I wonder what will happen when I die. Will my mind cease to function? If I don’t have a brain, I presume that I may not be able to think.  … Continue reading

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How To Purify Our Minds

Many of us can control our anger or evil thoughts. But of course, since we are only human, sometimes we lose control and acquiesce to our evil thoughts and take action that we may regret later on. This action causes … Continue reading

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The Body and Soul

What makes each of us different besides the shape, size and characteristics of our bodies? It is the absence or presence of the five evil thoughts of greed, arrogance, miserliness, covetousness and self-love. These are neural pathways in our minds.  … Continue reading

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Path of the Soul

In this world, there are two paths that people believe in. There is the path of the world, where you can do whatever you want and get away with it, so long as no one sees you do it; and … Continue reading

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The Distorted Mirror and the Mind

There is a verse in our sacred book that I find interesting about the human mind and the way we think. I often reflect to see if I have a mind like a distorted mirror. Ikana ki mo oku yosete … Continue reading

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The Fork in the Road

When one encounters obstacles or temptations, it is like encountering a fork in the road. One can take the path of the world or one can take the path of the soul. In the world’s path, you can do whatever … Continue reading

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We Are Not Evil

People are often are offended when I talk about the evil mind; and when I bring up the possibility that we all may have an evil mind.  They think about the evil mind that would kill or hurt others. But … Continue reading

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God’s Justice

I have noticed that there are more scams that are occurring each day, whether it is by phone, e-mails or text messages. These scams appear to be authentic and attempt to take advantage of our elderly population who has the … Continue reading

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Saving Ourselves first /revision

Sorry about the revision. In my haste to publish, I have made a few mistakes. I have often heard that in our religion that we need to save others to save ourselves. Yes this makes sense; but could this be … Continue reading

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The Broad Path to Salvation

Many of us believe that because we have accepted God or have faith in a religion that God will protect us and save us.  But God tells us we must put much effort ourselves to obtain salvation. The following is … Continue reading

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