People struggle with faith because it seems to work when times are good, but in difficulty it evaporates into a nebulous mist and drifts wherever the winds take it. Have you ever had conviction in something only to watch it dissipate later and wonder “what the heck was that all about?” Faith that works has […]
Released in 2011 by Excel Entertainment Group. Now available on Netflix. I was moved to tears by the courage, determination, and faith of the Mormon pioneers depicted in this movie. The story is based on the real life experiences of members of 2 handcart companies traveling by rail and then on foot with carts, from the Eastern […]
There is a lot of discussion today about religion. Is it relevant anymore? What is its purpose? If you look at the central role religions have played in human history you have to concede that this is a topic that can’t be ignored, regardless of where you stand in the debate. I was struck by […]
In our series on Faith, last week, we examined an all too common question “So you believe – now what?” This week, we are digging a little deeper to discover how to live with God on a daily basis and where to find energy when you meet that moment when feel you have tried until you almost […]
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 […]
We were all shocked by the recent senseless killing of a group of church goers at Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston, S.C. This incident expressed the worst of humanity. It was a depraved, cowardly act. The motive behind the shooting was to incite a race war but instead, the crime has unleashed radical forgiveness. Out […]
My trip to the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in December 2014 was a life-changing experience! Posted by John Parker on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Encounter with the Power of God For 30 years I suffered from the ravages of Lyme disease, and other afflictions which had made my life miserable. After failed surgeries, […]
We expend a lot of energy fighting the possibility of being alone. Where does this paranoia of aloneness come from? A fear of alienation is not uncommon, even though I think we would all agree it’s important to be alone sometimes. If I were to tell my co-workers as I left the office on Friday […]
A life of faith is interesting because it’s invisible but at the same time evident. If we think about the material side of life things seem a little more obvious. You might measure someone’s career by their bank account or the house they live in. Their level of education might manifest itself in diplomas on […]
How many times can you read a book? Well, that depends on the book; doesn’t it? I’ve been reading the Divine Principle (in several different formats) for about 38 years now, and I’m not tired of it yet. I keep discovering new ways of understanding the content. Drink from the Fountain I’ve been reading the […]
