What might Preterism and Ultimate Reconciliation mean if they are both true? I offer a possible interpretation. Preterism teaches that the end-time prophecies of the Old and New Testaments (including the book of Revelation) have already been fulfilled. If this is true, then the New Jerusalem is on earth now. Inside its gates lie The [...]
I use visualization in my meditation practice similarly to how I use Lectio Divina. The difference is, instead of focusing on the Word of God or an inspirational Christian quote, I focus on visualizing a Biblical truth, like being in the throne room before Jesus Christ based on descriptions in the book of Revelation. I [...]
After hearing and reading about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, I was sold. Leo Babauta of Zen Habits recommends starting a meditation practice with only two minutes a day. I tried it and was hooked after only a couple of weeks of using the Leo’s simple two-minute method. I believe many will find this [...]
Heaven is not the place to glorify God; it will be the place to praise Him. The place to glorify Him is here. –Watchman Nee from Love Not the World: A Prophetic Call to Holy Living As I understand it, I’d modify the quote above to “Heaven is not the place to glorify God; it [...]
Is there autopilot for friendships? No way. To sustain, you must maintain. Now and then (or more often) we must “ping”* our friends with a visit, a phone call, a letter, an email, or a text. I wouldn’t count a tweet or Facebook comment or “like”, except as a supplement. We humans are social—wired for [...]
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. –Gal. 2:20 (NIV) Our new life isn’t our own. Part of Christian Mindfulness is [...]
A Sales Person’s Creed I affirm the concept of elevating the customer. I believe I’m there for the customer’s benefit, not the other way around. I’ve failed when I haven’t served the customer. I exist to add value, putting the customer’s interests first. If the customer’s standing doesn’t improve because of a transaction, I’ve failed. [...]
In a sense, we don’t really own anything. We rent it. During our relatively short 80 or so years on earth (if we’re so lucky), we merely pay for use of things. Knowing this helps us to keep perspective on our “possessions”.
Opportunity Life doesn’t guarantee a living. It would be nice if it did, yet it’s more about opportunity than a guarantee. You might make a living running a business. It’s risky. You could end up with too little profit to survive well. No Traction You keep trying, but nothing works well enough. You make small, [...]
I’ve learned to read the Bible. I read it practically every day–not motivated by guilt or a sense of duty. Rather, I enjoy consuming its valuable content. The first time I committed to read through the Bible in a year, I completed it in 13 ½ months. I read it two more times in less [...]
