Category Archives: Religion

God’s Wrath

In the past, people have commented on the tragedies that occur daily, and wonder why God permits these occurrences. In the Tip of the Writing Brush are the following verses: Thunder, earthquakes, great winds, and floods, these are regret and … Continue reading →

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How do we become happy?

The path to the joyous life is to remove greed, arrogance, and self-love from our minds. It is not only important to remove these evils from our own minds, but from the minds of everyone in the world.  Without the … Continue reading →

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Be Spirited

Have you ever woken up full of energy, with your mind spirited, and with a feeling that everything is all right with the world; or after a cup of coffee, where the mood changes from complacent to hopeful? Whether it … Continue reading →

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Lessen your anxiety

Have you ever called your children, but they did not answer your call. You continue to call but still no answer. You begin to worry because they always have their cell phone. You wait a while, but still no answer. … Continue reading →

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Mind and Body

We hope that God has control of everything that occurs, including our minds and bodies. Then we would have God to blame when bad things happen. But God may not have control of  both mind and body. Does God have … Continue reading →

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Praise God

Lets play devil’s advocate. If heaven is above, why do we all look down when we pray? Seriously, we bow to show respect to God. Bowing is also a sign to show that someone or entity is more powerful than … Continue reading →

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God’s Punishment or Guidance

I remember when I was young my mother will say I would get bachi if I did any thing bad. Bachi to me was God’s punishment for bad behavior. Any time I hurt myself, my mother would say it was … Continue reading →

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Returning to the Origin

Why is knowing the origin important? From a traveling perspective, it gives us a reference to where we are going and returning. From a genealogical standpoint it gives of a history of our beginnings. This may also give us vital … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Life

If some one were to ask you what is the best part of your religion, would you be able to answer confidently. I remember once a member of our church brought his mother in law to church. She asked me … Continue reading →

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Heaven or heaven on earth revised

Have you ever wondered what heaven is like?  Would it be like your best days everyday? Will there be ups and downs in emotion? Will there be stress and worries? Sometimes without stress or the unknown, life becomes complacent, and … Continue reading →

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