Tag Archives: Church
Heaven on Earth?
There are many who believe in heaven and there are some who believe in heaven on earth. The following is from the Tip of the Writing Brush: Step by step, I am solely making preparations to save the whole world. … Continue reading
How to be Spirited
What does it mean to be spirited? Webster defines spirited as full of energy, animation, or courage. To be spirited is a good thing. Through out history, people have tried to capture this mind set by meditation, yoga, and drugs. … Continue reading
How much insurance do we need?
In today’s world we desperately attempt to prevent ourselves from discomfort. We try to accumulate as much money as we can, believing that money can buy us happiness. We buy auto, health and life insurance, to protect us from financial … Continue reading
What are the consequences of sin?
What are the consequences of sin? In the Bible the consequences are sufferings, and even death. There are passages in the Bible where God directly and indirectly punishes people who had sinned. But does God cause this suffering, or do … Continue reading
Causality
In Galatians 6:7, Apostle Paul writes: Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Could Paul be talking about Cause and effect? Bad thoughts and actions result in … Continue reading
Is Evil a learned trait?
Is evil a learned trait? In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is said that no man is essentially evil. Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who is evil. 1-52 Among all … Continue reading
Joyous Acceptance
Sometimes events happen in our lives that are difficult to accept. For those who cling on to faith, it may be more difficult. One may question and go through all the possibilities, but there are no clear answers to why … Continue reading
Pope”s Message/2
In religion, people tend to become so confident of their teachings that they become intolerant of others that do not believe. They forget the essence of their teachings, and make religion like an exclusive club. They forget that there is … Continue reading
The Pope’s Message
It is good news that the new Pope believes that those who are not Catholic can do good. The following is from an article on MSN news: “They complain,” the Pope said in his homily, because they say, “If he … Continue reading
God’s Miracle
Many will say that God is an observer, and not a participant in the world he created. The recent tornadoes and recent tragedies reflect this view. God is going to start to work miracles. These miracles do not go against … Continue reading