Category Archives: joyous life

Human Greed

Do you ever think that the regular light bulb can last longer? Do companies that manufacture it want it to last longer? How about the batteries that runs the toys? How about tires that last the life time of our … Continue reading

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Can I find a better spouse?

Sometimes we feel that we are in control of our destiny and future. For example, some people divorce thinking that they can find a better mate. But unfortunately they end married to the same type of person. We sometimes are … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Truth

All religions profess that they have God’s truth. But what is God’s truth? In the Heaven’s Truth (Tenrikyo) religion, we must first believe from our hearts that all mankind was created to live a joyous life. This truth, gives us … Continue reading

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A tincture of time

How do we explain the sufferings in the world? Suffering can be both physical and psychological; the emptiness in the heart caused by loss of  a love one, the broken heart from a separation or divorce, and the excruciating torment … Continue reading

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If you build it, they will come

There are always going to be people who are so adamant that their beliefs are correct, that they eventually repulse others from their beliefs. They usually end up arguing with a person who has the same opposing beliefs. They not … Continue reading

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Might is not always right

There are some people in the world that believe that the more members they have or the more they conquer, the more they are on the right side, or on God’s side. Examples include the Crusades, the Axis attempt of … Continue reading

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Drugs and alcohol

  I just came back serving jury duty for three days. The case revolved around driving under the influence of alcohol.  But from the selection of the jury, and conversation with other people on the jury, I found out how … Continue reading

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On our long journey

In our lives, we live through many experiences, some which are pleasant, and some that are not. Some would say this is due to the effects of causality. We must have faith in God, and open our minds to what … Continue reading

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God’s Guidance

The following is a verse from the Tip of the Writing Brush: Day by day, disorders will come to your bodies. Ponder over it! God is informing you of your mistaken minds. 4-42 What does this mean? The law of  … Continue reading

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Have Faith in God

Long time ago, people depended on faith when they became ill. Now we depend on doctors and medicine to get well. Long time ago we depended on God to feed our families. Now we depend on the government. Long time … Continue reading

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