Category: Christianity
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Unity Unbound: Agape (Love) as Beacon of Hope
Unity as the Unbound Beacon Love is a beaconBeautifully set aboundOne note… Unity ~Thomas C. Maples Unity is more elusive than ever, distracted by endless noise. How can we intentionally focus on unity and find genuine peace amid modern chaos? A woman, once known as the life of the party, was surrounded by 5,000 close…
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Temperance: Finding Peace in the Age of Excess
Temperance to groundFaith unlocks the yearning heart. Pure Spirit to Spring~ Thomas C. Maples Temperance: The Sacred Architecture of Restraint For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. ~2 Timothy 1:7 Temperance; can you sense its presence? If you listen to the inspirational gurus on…
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The Rhythm of Redemption: Life as a Practice of Return
Seeking redemption Inner voice calls upon me Grace springing within ~ Thomas C. Maples Redemption in the Integrated Self Have you ever felt that life is a practice? As I ponder this, it runs counter to my experience, which screams that people seek perfection. But sometimes, the true value in life comes from moments of…
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Joy: The Search for Light in Dark Times
Sunrise breaks the dark Slow drawn shadows slip away Joy calls open heart Joy: How to Find Light in the Dark There is much emphasis placed on joy these days. However, in its singular emphasis, I often find this focus to be a major impetus for deeper spiritual, emotional, and physical development. Do we inhabit…
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Abundance: Move Beyond Material Wealth
Beyond the Material: Discovering True Abundance with A Sacred Journey Podcast We live in a world that often equates success and happiness with material possessions. A big house, a fancy car, a bulging bank account – these are often seen as the ultimate symbols of an abundant life. But what if abundance is something far…
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Understanding the Divine Nature of Mercy
What does it mean to encompass mercy? This question has gnawed at me for quite some time, for at its foundation is forgiveness. Yet, how much forgiveness do we see in today’s world? While many would ask for merciful intervention, how much have people been willing to give? Here, we will examine the divine nature…
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An Infinite Intelligence… Let Go and Realize What Will Become!
Inspirational Quote What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God. ~ Hans Urs von Balthasar A Father’s Guide to Wisdom We are planning creatures. Our consciousness calls upon us to dream life forward. Yet, in its eternal battle to create stability, it also reminds us of those…
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To New Beginnings… Instruments of God’s Way
Inspirational Quote You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. ― C.S. Lewis A Father’s Guide to Wisdom In today’s quote, we will examine the concepts of perseverance and the need to overcome the odds that life throws our way. For adults, life has afforded…
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Inspiration: The Magic of Christmas
Dr. Tom explores the inner joy and light gratitude brings us this holiday season.
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Genesis and Self (Part 7): God, self, and Individuated (Integrated) Consciousness
Dr. Tom concludes his 7 part segment on the psychoanalysis of the book of Genesis.
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Genesis and Self (Part 6): The Deceit and the Fall of Humankind
Dr. Tom Explores the Archetypes of the Serpent and Virgin in the Story of Creation (Genesis).
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Genesis and Self: A Journey of Hope and Faith (Part 5)
The Paradox of Masculine and Feminine Sexuality as a Precursor to Consciousness Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the cattle, and over all the wild animals and all the creatures that crawl…