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Why do good people suffer?- revised

If you look at the world, good people suffer, and babies die. In our sacred book, God tells us to look within ourselves when bad things happen. Whatever may happen, bear no grudge. It is all what you have done … Continue reading

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Get rid of gas for a joyous life

Get rid of gas for a joyous life For those who have been following my blogs, you must realize by now that I have been interpreting our sacred book. Trying to summarize the book in a few words or sentences … Continue reading

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The aah haa moment

We sometimes have that aah haa moment when  we realize what has happened. This could be an understanding of a solution to a calculus problem, or a sudden enlightenment of an amusing joke.  In our religion, God promises this kind … Continue reading

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Do you have enough faith to talk about religion?

If you had God’s Truth what would you do?  First of all, we are not always one hundred percent confident that we have the truth. This may be where faith comes in.  Faith also wanes depending on events that occur … Continue reading

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Tip of the Writing Brush 13

There are many people who believe that they are superior than others because they are wealthier, have a better occupation, have a better education, have political office, have a better religion, or feel that their race is more superior. The … Continue reading

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Tip of the Writing Brush 12

With the current affairs of the world, the affairs of the country, and the happenings locally, what are God’s thoughts? The following verses are from our sacred book written in the nineteen century. To God , everyone is my child … Continue reading

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Tip of the Writing Brush 11

In many religions, the occurrence of pain and illness may be associated with God’s retribution for one’s sins. But in our religion, pain and illness are associated with God’s love for his children. Hereafter, all of you may receive disorders … Continue reading

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Tip of the Writing Brush 9

Besides believing in God, there is one truth that is as important. This is knowing the “Origin”. Now that I shall work salvation unknown until now. it is necessary to make the origin known. 9-29 To teach you things unknown … Continue reading

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Tip of the Writing Brush 4

  In many religions, there are many prophecies that are written in their sacred books or testaments.  For example, many consider the events occurring in the world now were prophesized in the bible, and other sacred books. When prophecies come … Continue reading

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Tip of the Writing Brush 2

  How important is it for us to know why God created mankind? In our sacred book, it is almost the first statement that is quoted. This place, the Jiba in Yamato, the residence of God, you are calling, but … Continue reading

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