manipulative "gurus" who pretend to be awakened or delude themselves into thinking they are "enlightened." If we know what it means to be spiritually awakened, we will be more discerning about spiritual teachers and better able to distinguish the fake from the authentic. ...
spiritually dead heart. Faith without works is dead because it does not reveal the transforming work of the Holy Spirit manifested in the fruit of righteousness in a person’s life (Ephesians 5:8-10;Philippians 1:9-11). (excerpt by Joel Ryan,"What Does James 2:26 Mean by 'Faith ...
Deep down, you know this. I know this. We all know this. Something about it resonates deep within your bones. “But isn’t Oneness something reserved for the spiritually advanced or elite?” we tend to protest.“Don’t I have to beworthytoearn it?” Spiritual Wanderer Course: Being a...
What does it mean to hear a blue jay? Blue jays mean you need to let your voice be heard. The spiritual symbolism of the blue jay, in my view, is about: letting your voice be heard, assertiveness, determination, and intelligence. These are characteristics that you need to understand if ...
Copper will never rustfor the same reason as bronze — it contains too little iron. Though it will not rust, copper can form a green film, or patina, on its surface over time. However, this patina will not flake the way rust does. ... Many people actually prefer the look of oxidized...
So, what does success mean to you? To help us explore the different meaning of success, we asked 35 people to share their insights and how they achieved their own version of success. Let’s take a look. G. Brian Benson Award-Winning & #1 Best-Selling Author of “Habits For Success –...
If someone you love has neuropathy and suffers from chronic, often debilitating pain, you probably know all too well how seriously it can wear a person down — physically, emotionally, spiritually — and affect their overall quality of life. Sometimes though, it’s hard to know exactly what ...
You know the toll it takes mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and physically. It causes stress in your own mind and body as well as in your relationships with friends and family. Cancer treatments can make it hard to do the things you’ve always done as a human being, a ...
This doesn’t mean we become cynical and denounce love and relationships completely, but itdoesmean that we becomemore grounded and realistic. In my experience, the more realistic and down-to-earth we are in our relationships, the healthier and stronger they become. ...
but they have managed to implement the Twelve Steps to the best of their ability. These members are willing to share their progress and stories with other members and are there to assist you with your own recovery, whether you need help physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Sponsors are abl...