Life is amazing and that’s why we can be thankful. Even though there are plenty of problems to grouse about, every problem can be turned into an opportunity to learn and grow. Every struggle, frustration and obstacle can be used for character building. It’s all in the way that you look at things. That may […]
For decades everyone was concerned with their IQ as a measure of potential success and more recently their EQ or Emotional Quotient. But I think that the future for people of faith, as well as our hopes for a peaceful world will be more profoundly shaped by our AQ or Approachability Quotient than anything else. […]
Everyone is on some kind of diet these days. If it’s not to lose weight then it’s probably due to some type of food allergy or sensitivity, or maybe just to feel a little healthier. Everyone wants better health and more energy. But sometimes all these food restrictions can get to you, it’s no fun. […]
Every time a mom or dad leaves the house, or drops their child off at daycare or school, there is a classic moment when they turn to their child and say, “Be Good!” We want our kids to be good when we’re not around because basically we want them to grow up to be good […]
We all love to hear stories about the power of God. They are compelling and exciting: they make having faith seem worthwhile rather than burdensome. The trouble with faith is that much of the time it can feel like a burden. You have to psyche yourself up to believe. It all seems a little otherworldly […]
This past weekend the Faith Fusion community sponsored a workshop on spiritual development presented by Ron Pappalardo. Although the workshop presented a lot of information about spiritual phenomena, the underlying message and purpose was focused on each individual’s ability to experience the unconditional love of God. Ron Pappalardo is the author of 4 books; Reconciled by the […]
Have you ever heard the saying, “thoughts become things”? This is a phrase coined by author and motivational speaker Mike Dooley. His work brings insight as to how our thought processes and feelings create the path we walk in life. If we don’t like the results we’re getting or the direction we’re going we simply […]
In the movie Finding Nemo there is an interesting sub plot. A group of fish are stuck in a tank in a dentist’s office. Maybe your dentist has a fish tank. Watching fish is supposed to be calming. But what about the fish? Who thinks of them? In Finding Nemo, the fish long for the […]
How are You Keeping Score? What counts and doesn’t count. That’s an interesting question. Every game has a way to keep score. I understand some games and I have little patience for others. Take Settlers of Catan; I see the hours people are happily engaged but I have never learned the rules and so […]
The Divine Principle from a Unification Thought perspective: The Purpose of Creation In previous articles, I focused on different phrases that explain the First Great Blessing in the Divine Principle. They’re important because these blessings are our keys to lead a fulfilling life. So we’d looked at the significance of our unique individuality: The key […]
