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Category Archives: beliefs
Looking for God Outside Yourself is Like…
“If God is everywhere,” writes Fr. Richard Rohr, “then God is not anywhere exclusively.” Hold this thought in your mind this day…no, everyday…and see what happens. I suspect, among other things, 1. You will begin to honor spiritual truth wherever … Continue reading
Posted in Awaken, Be Happy, beliefs, Christian, enlightenment, God
Tagged cling to none of them, convictions, dr steve mcswain, drstevemcswain, fr richard rohr, god is everywhere, god is near, god is not anywhere exclusively, i hold the truth, joy of Being, look outside yourself, looking for God, richard rohr, richardrohr, Spiritual Truth, steve mcswain, stevemcswain, strong beliefs, thanks be to God, who is not lost, you cannot find, your best life now Read more: http://blog.beliefnet.com/yourbestlifenow/#ixzz2WBbyYpya
I Was Born with a “W H Y” Chromosome…
I was born with a “W H Y” chromosome which is why I’ve been asking questions all my life. Unfortunately, many religious people are threatened whenever you question faith. But, my own opinion is, until you question your faith, you … Continue reading
How to Question Everything and Be the Stronger in Faith for It…
“Doubt is no more disbelief than questions are compromise” (from, The Enoch Factor: The Sacred Art of Knowing God). Until you question your faith, you have no faith. It is true, however, you might have beliefs. But there is a chasm … Continue reading
Posted in beliefs, doubts, Faith
Tagged believe the Bible, compromise, disbelief, do not judge, doubt, exterior, open your mind, question everything, question your faith, questions, trust, way to authentic faith
Who I Am Naturally!…
Here’s a thought for consideration on this bright new April morning in spring. In Harvey Cox’s book The Future of Faith, he references a statement to this effect: “If we love God, even if we think God might not exist, … Continue reading
Posted in beliefs, Faith
Tagged a person of beliefs, a person of faith, beliefs, faith, harvey cox, love God, opinion, the future of faith
What IS Faith?…
I’m looking out the window on a flight from Louisville to Atlanta where I’m helping a congregation redefine its understanding of mission and then recast a vision for their future. I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of faith. What is … Continue reading
Posted in beliefs, Faith
Tagged beliefs, believing, confusion between faith and beliefs, faith, faith is, hebrews 11:1, meaning of faith, What Is Faith, writer of Hebrews
6 Things Christians Should Just Stop Saying…
It is time. No, it is past time. Christians must stop saying the following things. 1. The Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God. It isn’t inerrant and not likely even in the “original manuscripts.” But then, I cannot … Continue reading
Posted in beliefs, Christian
Tagged bible, christianity, Evangelicals, jesus is the way, john 14:6, Proselytizing, Rapture Of Jesus, Religion In America, Religion News, Things Christians Say
I Envy the Tree…
I do not know who said it but it is full of wisdom: “I envy the tree, how it reaches but never holds.” For as long as I can remember, something in me has reached for the heavens. I’d like … Continue reading
Posted in beliefs, Believe, Faith, Fear
Tagged Belief, belief system, certainty, cling not, confidence, conservative christian, conviction, desperately clings, divine spark, faith is not certainty, frightened little self, genuine faith, hold to life, I believe it, I envy the tree, loosely, opposite of faith, release control, that settles it, the Bible says it
Happy Doubting…
For faith to be real, spirituality to be authentic, you must begin by questioning everything. Until you question your faith, you have NO faith. You might have a collection of beliefs you’ve picked up along the way. Which would explain … Continue reading
Give Thanks for Everything? I Get It Now…
Saint Paul’s words used to trigger a reaction in me. “How can I give thanks for everything? There’s so much that’s wrong in this world.” So, I would spend a great deal of time explaining to myself, and anyone who’d … Continue reading
Posted in Awakening, beliefs, Grace
Tagged give thanks for everything, Grace Dawns, I find beauty in everything, I get it now, older now, thanksgiving
