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Category Archives: Faith
A Tribute to My Father…
Posted in Faith, Father's Day
Tagged and their nets, author, carl jung, did for me, dr steve mcswain, drstevemcswain, Father's Day, Father's Day Weekend, find and forge, follow him, followers, fr richard rohr, frrichardrohr, Jesus, leader, leave their fathers, my father, speaker, spiritual teacher, spirituality for the two halves, steve mcswain, stevemcswain, stevemcswain.com, their own spiritual life, two halves of life Read more: http://blog.beliefnet.com/yourbestlifenow/#ixzz2WEd22g6W
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
On the Pathway…But, to Where?
On the Pathway…But, To Where? It’s today’s buzzword, isn’t it? Pathway…Journey…People speak quite frequently these days about being on the path…or, on the journey. But, to where? For some Christians, it is a journey to heaven. Really? Is that the … Continue reading
Posted in Awakening, Buddha, Buddhism, Christianity, Christians, Faith, Heaven, hope
Tagged Awakening, Christian, christianity, enlightenment, salvation, spiritual awakening, spirituality
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
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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
With God, All Things are Possible? Oh, Come On!
On my way to LA. Speaking tonight on the subject “With God, all things are possible” (Matt. 19:26). And, I’m wondering, “What part of “all things” did God leave out?” The television preacher unequivocally declares, “Nothing! Absolutely nothing!” And, he … Continue reading
Faith? So You Think You Have Faith?…
And, you thought faith was all about the stuff you believe! I did for years. I could rattle off what I believed faster than a thirsty runner can down a bottle of water. “I believe in God!” “I believe the Bible!” … Continue reading
Faith…
So I woke up this morning only to read someone’s FB post that stated, essentially, “What are you attempting today that, without faith in God, it is doomed to fail? If nothing, then you aren’t living by faith. Further, if … Continue reading
God-Talk about Faith…
It abounds everywhere, doesn’t it? Religious people use the word faith so much, you would think they actually knew something about it. Like a person who regularly drives a car, as I and perhaps you do as well or who … Continue reading
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