The document discusses how some people exchange the glory of God for idols and false images. It describes how mankind is inherently religious and will worship something, so when they reject worshipping God they will create idols to worship instead. This downward progression is evidence of man's depravity and rejection of God rather than progress. The document warns that we must constantly compare our concept of God to what is revealed in scripture to avoid creating a self-made god to worship.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson examines the sin of pride; specifically, pride of moral self-righteousness, doctrinal pride, pride of achievement, and an independent spirit. The fact that God is the source of all our success, that we need to be humble in our doctrine and opinions, and that we need to maintain a teachable spirit are all emphasized.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson examines the sin of pride; specifically, pride of moral self-righteousness, doctrinal pride, pride of achievement, and an independent spirit. The fact that God is the source of all our success, that we need to be humble in our doctrine and opinions, and that we need to maintain a teachable spirit are all emphasized.
Everything belong to God, Share talents and Gifts, One Faith, Way of Worship, Love, Charisms, Charismas, Body of Christ, Sharing with others, Grace in the Sacraments by the Power of the Holy Spirit
A Catholic Examination of Conscience based on St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises. May be used in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation; includes meditations from Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Covers the Ten Commandments, the Seven Deadly Sins, the Nine Sins of Cooperation, the Seven Precepts of the Church, the Spirtual Works of Mercy and the Corporal Works of mercy.
In the second of our series on faith development at Cafechurch Melbourne (www.cafechurch.org) , based largely on John J Shea's book "Finding God Again", we talk about the transformation of our ideas of God from those of the Superego God to the Living God, a God as Thou, God of Love, God of Mystery, God of Freedom and God of Community.
This is a study of Jesus as the angel of the Lord and the angel of His Presence. It is a matter of some controversy, but the majority of writers agree that it is Jesus.
This is the first part of a series we are doing about faith development at Cafechurch Melbourne (www.cafechurch.org), largely based on John J Shea's book "Finding God Again." We want to be adults, with fully functional adult faith, but how do we go about it? This session is about the God of the superego with which we start our journey. These images of God aren't wrong exactly, but they become increasingly inadequate, and as we develop, we need to develop more adequate notions of God.
Many believe America is the greatest nation ever blessed by God, but few believe she ought to be mentioned in the Bible. The following argument should cause skeptics to believe otherwise, in that America has blessed Israel more than any nation in history. America is the mighty nation which won the two world wars that enabled the Jews to go back home, and then afterward stood as their only friend. Since every nation that affected ancient Israel had been mentioned in the Bible, and since God does not change in his ways, why would he not mention America in the end time prophecies of Daniel and Revelation? In truth, America ought to be shining in the Bible as brightly as a full moon rising on a cloudless night . . . and she does.
Everything belong to God, Share talents and Gifts, One Faith, Way of Worship, Love, Charisms, Charismas, Body of Christ, Sharing with others, Grace in the Sacraments by the Power of the Holy Spirit
A Catholic Examination of Conscience based on St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises. May be used in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation; includes meditations from Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Covers the Ten Commandments, the Seven Deadly Sins, the Nine Sins of Cooperation, the Seven Precepts of the Church, the Spirtual Works of Mercy and the Corporal Works of mercy.
In the second of our series on faith development at Cafechurch Melbourne (www.cafechurch.org) , based largely on John J Shea's book "Finding God Again", we talk about the transformation of our ideas of God from those of the Superego God to the Living God, a God as Thou, God of Love, God of Mystery, God of Freedom and God of Community.
This is a study of Jesus as the angel of the Lord and the angel of His Presence. It is a matter of some controversy, but the majority of writers agree that it is Jesus.
This is the first part of a series we are doing about faith development at Cafechurch Melbourne (www.cafechurch.org), largely based on John J Shea's book "Finding God Again." We want to be adults, with fully functional adult faith, but how do we go about it? This session is about the God of the superego with which we start our journey. These images of God aren't wrong exactly, but they become increasingly inadequate, and as we develop, we need to develop more adequate notions of God.
Many believe America is the greatest nation ever blessed by God, but few believe she ought to be mentioned in the Bible. The following argument should cause skeptics to believe otherwise, in that America has blessed Israel more than any nation in history. America is the mighty nation which won the two world wars that enabled the Jews to go back home, and then afterward stood as their only friend. Since every nation that affected ancient Israel had been mentioned in the Bible, and since God does not change in his ways, why would he not mention America in the end time prophecies of Daniel and Revelation? In truth, America ought to be shining in the Bible as brightly as a full moon rising on a cloudless night . . . and she does.
One fact is sure, what you believe will greatly influence who you are and what you become. Your belief, or lack of it, will create your limitations for success, happiness, love and your very destiny.
What is God?
Evil, the lack of good
Does God exist?
What is Spirituality?
The difference between energy and spiritism
Healing with Medicine vs. Faith
Does God want you sick?
Who is responsible for your health?
Did God create evil?
Is God love, or judgment?
Does diet -health of the physical body- affect our spirituality?
Man’s Intended Diet
Blood type discrepancies and earth catastrophes change physiology
Self-test for Spirituality
What is your potential?
In order to have healthy intimate relationships with others, it helps to have a healthy intimate relationship with God. With God, there is absence of judgment and unconditional acceptance, unlike with a human partner. Through reference to biblical concepts and teachings from the Catholic Catechism, this presentation explains how to form a healthy intimacy with God.
This is a collection of writings on the issue of prompting of the Holy Spirit to guide us. Some deny it but most say it is real. You have to decide for yourself. Many give examples of prompting that changed their lives. Some are by scholars, but most are by average Christians.
Assignment title Weekly Reflection Paper # 13Date 04.15.18In.docxrock73
Assignment title: Weekly Reflection Paper # 13
Date: 04.15.18
Indeed the best things in life are hard to achieve. I can only relate this saying to Christianity as a journey. I believe that everyone who would one day like to go to heaven is motivated to live righteous life on earth. Well, that is at least the reward that is best known to us and awaits us for living our lives righteously on earth as Christians. Just like any other rewarding journey, Christianity is also a journey that is full of many challenges and requires God’s grace for an individual to make it to the end of the journey. The poem and concept of “the dark night of the soul” elaborates this by explaining that it is a natural feeling for Christians to sometimes experience spiritual emptiness and the feeling of being abandoned by God. It makes it known to us that such experiences are part and parcel of journey to Christ.
Mother Teresa herself confirms this in one of her letters that was found where she wrote of how she was told that God lives within her yet the emptiness and coldness that she experienced in her soul was so great that nothing touched her soul. This is what the dark night of the soul is all about. To better understand the dark night of the soul, I will look at what it constitutes in the lives of Christians. First the dark night of the soul is necessary in the lives of Christians. Since us as human beings tend to value our comfort zone very much, the dark night of the soul allows us to let go of our comforts as God purifies our desires and makes us ready to go heaven.
The dark night of the soul is also unique in the sense that it looks different in each and every person’s life. This means that while some people may experience the dark night of the soul through trial, others may experience it though temptations and abandonment or all of them. It is also unpredictable in the sense that it can occur at any stage of our spiritual journey. Since our spiritual journey is divided into three major phases that is; the purgative, illuminative and the unitive phases, the dark night is likely to occur at the end of the illuminative way as we transition to the final unitive stage. As we experience the dark night during the journey of Christianity, it reveals to us what exactly we are without God. The trials and temptations that we experience during the dark night of the soul are meant to prepare us for the tough journey ahead towards uniting with Christ.
Having understood the dark night of the soul it is also important for us to acknowledge and be aware that the dark night of the soul is not depression nor is it evil. We should understand that it is Gods unique way of working on soul to draw us nearer to him and seek his kingdom. Sometimes it is the experiences that we go through such as suffering that remind us of the existence of God’s kingdom. Just like Job’s story in the bible, we should remain strong and firm in the Lord amidst many trials and temptations that we may fac ...
Seeking an "upgrade" in our perspective. Seeing God, the world, the future, and ourselves from Heaven's eyes. A talk given by Russ Fochler at Blazing Fire Church. Go to www.blazingfire.org for link to the audio.
Slides for a talk given on July 7, 2018 at Blazing Fire Church blazingfire.org. To listen to the talk, go to: https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/the-relational-gospel-russ-fochler/
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
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Filtered Listening, 4: Feeling or Thinking<br />from Pure Church by Thabiti Anyabwile<br />1 person liked this<br />Much of our sermon listening is intuitive. We sorta “feel” our way through the sermon, registering reactions and thoughts along the way. This sometimes means that we’re being led by our feelings as we listen.<br />Feelings are a gift from God. Used properly, they are for our good and help us to commune with our wonderful God. Fear, for example, may alert us to the danger of sin. Or, empathy may help us to care for others in need. When our feelings are rightly tuned to God’s word and Spirit, they are allies in the quest for godliness and joy.<br />But, like the rest of our nature, our feelings are also fallen. Sin corrupts our emotions. This means, then, that a godly monitoring of our feelings is necessary. For not every emotional reaction is a godly reaction. We may tend to over-react at times, and at other times to under-react. Or, we may react with the wrong emotion given the situation. Perhaps a situation calls for sadness, but in our sin we respond with anger. And sometimes, we may become emotionally numb. Our feelings may become impaired as a result of prolonged hurt, depression, or other causes.<br />However our emotions are responding on a Sunday morning, we may be sure of this: as listeners, we feel. And how we feel may hurt how we listen.<br />Leading or Following<br />One critical question to ask ourselves as we listen to a sermon is: What am I feeling about what I’m hearing? <br />Now, I’m not asking, “What do you think?” That’s an important question, too. But our thinking often follows our feeling, so that our feeling leads us in our thinking. When that happens, our feelings may distort the truth or prevent us from giving careful attention to the word of God as it’s preached.<br />Perhaps an example would help. Some time back, our Wednesday night Bible study devoted some time to thinking about the doctrine of election. Now, if there is a word that elicits emotion, it’s “election.” Just raising the topic makes some people red in the face. I can understand why. When I first began to see and understand the implications of God’s sovereign election, my first reaction was not a happy embrace. I dug in my heels, clenched my jaws, and kicked against the idea that God had chosen me before I chose Him and without regard to anything in me. In retrospect, I was offended. Then I was angry with “that kind of God.”<br />So, when we came to this topic in Bible study, I’d had enough personal emotional experience with this topic to know any consideration wouldn’t be a simple matter of “cool, calm, and collected” analysis. People would feel things.<br />At one point I asked the group, “What are you feeling as we talk about this?” A couple people volunteered: Anger. Resentment. Confusion. Doubt. Emotions were as varied as the people in the room. But nearly everyone was feeling something.<br />As we processed our feelings, we realized that our feelings were leading our thinking. Some were prepared to reject or simply not bother with the Bible’s teaching because the emotions were too strong. Seeing the influence of our emotions allowed us to step back from them, not assume our emotions were communicating truthfully, and look afresh at the Scripture. Some people still wrestled with the implications of election, but gradually their thinking took the lead in their reaction. As that happened, bit by bit they were able to say, “Yes, I see this is what the Bible teaches. Yes, I know God has included this in the word for my good. Yes, I know that embracing all God’s truth grows me spiritually.”<br />And over time, some people have seen their emotions change as they have come to first understand the Bible’s teaching about election, and then see the wonderful implications regarding God’s unconditional love for us, our assurance in Christ, and our confidence in evangelism and missions. But all those things were missed as long as emotion reigned in Bible interpretation.<br />So it is with listening to preaching. Our emotions may lead and mislead us. We need to ask, “What am I feeling?” And then ask, “Is what I’m feeling an appropriate response to God’s word and the God of the word?” ”Is it helping me to understand and draw near to God, or is it preventing understanding and fellowship with the Lord?”<br />The Garbage That Ruins Our Listening Filter<br />We live in a hyper-sensual and hyper-emotional age. There’s a lot of noise in our environment, noise that screams, “Listen to us!” Sometimes the noise is self-talk. We listen to ourselves feel, but we don’t process it. We accept the feeling as final and authoritative.<br />“What feels right” may claim first place in our listening and decision-making process. Even as Bible-believing Christians, we can be primarily drawn to an emotional experience of the faith. When we have a good emotional experience, we “feel like” we’ve worshiped. If the experience is “ho-hum” or even difficult, we don’t “feel like” we’ve served the Lord.<br />When emotion is king, we’re prone to enslave our listening and our thinking. In a hyper-emotional age, knowing what to feel when can be quite bewildering. The saturation of emotional messaging creates human emotional pendulums that swing from manic to catatonic. Balance becomes elusive.<br />Conclusion<br />When we come to church on Sunday morning, we’re a bundle of nerves, full of unprocessed emotion, and brimming over sensitivities. Someone once described emotion as thought sped up really fast. I think they’re wrong about that. That’s why we often apologize for emotional responses by saying, “I wasn’t thinking.” And that’s a clue that when our feelings–particularly sinful feelings and feelings incongruous with the text–take over, we should put everything in slow motion and think it through. Sit still. Get some company. And imbibe the word of God with the mind of Christ.<br />Other Posts in this Series:<br />Filter 1: True or False<br />Filter 2: The Source<br />Filter 3: Applications<br />Filtered Listening, 4: Feeling or Thinking is a post from: Pure Church by Thabiti Anyabwile<br />