Tag Archives: christianity
Complete Joy
There is a word yokizukume that appears in our sacred book, the Ofudesaki about 10 times. The word translates into English as “Complete joy”. God promises us this joy for eternity when certain conditions are met How many celebrities would … Continue reading
Shooting the Messenger
In is human nature to blame others when events in our lives do not go as planned. It is not surprising that we seek religions that place blame on others for our problems. For example, many religions have an evil … Continue reading
The Genesis of Mankind
The following is the story of genesis from the Ofudesaki (sacred book). Some people will say it is a myth to explain the creation, and others will believe it as the absolute truth. In the beginning there was God looking … Continue reading
Understanding the Soul to Heal
Do you have an illness that doctors and medicine cannot cure? In the Bible, Jesus and his disciples cured the blind and healed the sick. In the beginning of the Tenrikyo religion, thousands of people were cured of their illness; … Continue reading
Abortionists Are Hurting God
It is very sad that some politicians are advocating for abortions at delivery. We have become a very selfish society where “I” has become important. “It is my body, so I can do anything with it”, is the quote that … Continue reading
Understanding The Soul
Why do people suffer? Why are some people afflicted with cancer? Why do people suffer from diseases? Why do people get into accidents? Why do bad people appear in our lives? Are these all coincidences or planned by God? God … Continue reading
1,000th Post
Today I am writing my 1,000 post on WordPress. I must admit that some of my post were revisions of posts. I was trying to think of what I could write for this milestone. My purpose and presence on WordPress … Continue reading
What Flows From the Soul/Heart
It is said that the early Christians believed in reincarnation and the soul/heart. The following is from Proverbs: 23 Above all else, guard your heart/soul, for everything you do flows from it. 24 Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk … Continue reading
The Soul is Who We Are
It’s surprising how children have different personalities, although we raise them almost the same. In the Ofudesaki is the following: Ponder over this talk, all of you in the world. There is no mind the same as another. 5-7 Even … Continue reading
Our Souls Helping Us to Purify Our Minds
Why is it so difficult to change? Let’s say someone from church convinces us that anger is not good for us. We agree to not get angry for any reason. Yet no matter how much we resist, when annoyance appears, … Continue reading