“Give and take is the way of the world. But when you give something with compassion and take something with gratitude, you are away from the world and nearer to the supreme power.” ~ Shunya You have probably heard the scripture reference, “The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of… Read More »
Welcome Stranger, Please Come On In
“2 Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!” (Hebrews 13:2). One of the first things we teach our children is “don’t talk to strangers.” Spiritually speaking, every lesson we learn about welcoming strangers is the exact opposite of what we teach our children.… Read More »
Muddied Body = Muddied Soul
Our soul is made up of our mind, emotions, and will. The soul is part of the body, and the body and mind are joined until death. Once we die, the soul departs from the body, and the body turns to stardust. Scripture tells us that our body will be resurrected when Jesus returns and… Read More »
The Birth of Evil
When we look around, we see the presence of evil everywhere. It is fair to question why evil exists and where it comes from. We know from scripture that Satan fell after the angels were created, and we know Satan fell before Adam and Eve fell short in the Garden of Eden. How long before… Read More »