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 […]
“Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.” – Oscar Wilde “Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let’s not be afraid to receive each day’s surprise, whether it […]
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 […]
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 […]
So much of our life is caught up in worrying about whether we are on the inside or the outside of a group of people, or perhaps caught somewhere in between. I know a lot about this, as growing up, our family moved almost every year. I was constantly striving to make new friends and […]
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, […]
Superfood is all the rage in health and wellness right now. What is superfood? A caped broccoli or a bat-eared banana? Not exactly. Almost any natural unrefined fruit, vegetable, nut or seed that is packed full of a variety of nutrients can be called a superfood; but some are more super than others. My point here […]
All human beings have the desire to be happy, to enjoy life, to have loving relationships and experience a state of contentment. This state of happiness and contentment, where we fulfill our hearts desires and dwell in pure love may be called bliss, nirvana, heaven or oneness; but no matter what we call it, it […]
Science has finally caught up with religion, but religion can still learn a lot from science. The following is a review of the documentary “The Connection” by Elemental Media. “Modern science has shown us that the mind has the power to heal. We should use that power.” – Dr. Herbert Benson Non-Contagious Diseases are Spreading […]
A story by John W. Gehring Can you imagine investing six weeks of your time working, sharing meals and living side-by-side with 40 people from backgrounds reflecting a microcosm of the world? As a man, your roommates could include a Sikh graduate student, a Turkish engineer, an Australian surfer, a Palestinian Muslim scholar or an […]
