Tag Archives: Church
OFUDESAKI 7-31
Interpretation: God is telling us that this discussion of the heart concerns everyone in the world. It is not only about the followers of the religion. God wants to save everyone!
A Summary of God’s Message
A Summary of God’s Message God wants us to determine the location where human beings were started. This is where God resides after descending from heaven. The location is important in that we direct our prayers (Joyous Service) to this … Continue reading
What Flows from the Soul
Descartes once said, “I think therefore I am”. Our minds are associated with our bodies. Our bodies eventually die and decay, so what happens to the mind when our bodies cease to function? Enter the soul, the last missing piece … Continue reading
Miracles of Healings
Do you have an illness that doctors and medicine cannot cure? What if I tell you that whatever your illness is, it can be cured! You are probably thinking that this is a ridiculous statement, and are questioning my motive. … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Just Thinking about Religion
In our religion, God tells us that all mankind, or personkind will eventually be saved. But I find it difficult to believe because of so much hate in the world. How can peoplekind begin to get along with each other? … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /How Do We Remove Evil?
Ever since the beginning of mankind, we have attempted to distance ourselves from people who have acted contrary to our accepted norms. What do we do with people who commit heinous crimes against humanity? History provides many examples of communities, … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Spreading God’s Truths
How does one spread God’s truth? How does one get one foot into the building, before it is slammed closed? What are the secret words that will lend you someone’s ears? It has to be something that is beneficial, and … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /From a Knot, a Bud should Sprout
In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo) a knot is an occurrence that brings upon suffering or misfortune. But there is a common saying that from a knot, a bud will sprout. We believe that sometimes a knot is derived from … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Happy Mother’s Day
As most of us celebrate Mother’s Day today, we must remember and thank the original mother of all mankind. I will explain further. In the Christian religion, Jesus is considered the Son of God and was sent to save mankind. … Continue reading