Mystic Journey 2.0

The words ‘faith’ and ‘belief’ have been so overused in spiritual discussions that they have lost their meaning to most people.  Jesus said, “According to your faith it shall be done unto you.“  The word translated ‘faith’ in our English versions of the scriptures comes from the word pistis, which means ‘faith.’  That’s no help.
Expectation [...]

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Lately, I’ve heard folks criticizing what they call the “feel-good gospel” - the message of preachers like Joel Osteen and others who claim that Christians should expect a good life.  (I am in no way endorsing Joel or any other Evangelical preachers.)
But, the word ‘gospel’ actually means ‘good news’ - so isn’t good news supposed [...]

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Years ago, someone wrote a book about the Twenty-third Psalm that became very popular. I think it was called, “A Shepherd looks at the 23 Psalm.” If my memory serves me right, it was supposedly written by a shepherd.

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This huge quarter-page ad was published in our local small-town paper this week.  It is supposedly a message from God Himself.  Is it any wonder that people are offended by Fundamentalist Evangelicals?

I am appalled that someone would be so bold as to put these words in God’s mouth!  Honestly, I choose #1, because it really [...]

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This billboard greets everyone driving north on TX249 in Tomball, TX.  The advertiser obviously believes that  God gave man a list of rules that would produce a happy life when they are obeyed.  Apparently, to this person, there is no love relationship between God and Man except one of Master/Slave.
Sadly, the person who erected this [...]

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