Twenty-First Century Spirituality and Religion
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Article:Transformation - The individual and the community.
Article:Transformation: Community - the history and today.
Article:Transformation: Beginning.
Article:What does a church have to offer? Can we stop the decline in mainstream churches by focusing on relevance?
Article:Where is our focus?
Article:Can I Be Forgiven? Part 1
Article:Can I Be Forgiven? Part 2
Can You Wrap Your Mind Around the Love of God?
Why won't people get vaccinated?
A tale of two ideologies - what actually happened in 400 BC.
Fifteen ways to stay happy during difficult times
Blessings Sermon - Becoming what we think
Fifteen ways to stay happy during difficult times
Accepting Forgiveness Forgiving ourselves is hard.
Preventing your children from becoming terrorists Are your children susceptible?
Moments of Clarity The moments when we see certain things clearly.
Justice, suppressing communications, voting, and Facebook The balance between justice and censorship is colliding in the US, with other interests interfering.
Questioning Is The Beginning Of Wisdom
Tempting God Feeling safe during crisis.
Opportunities in Covid-19 Opportunities in this crisis.
Politics and Religion Do we dare talk about it?
So many religions, so little time How do we know which one is true?
This Jesus - Peace and Goodwill To Men
Communicating Effectively. Can we do it?
Are You The One? How do we know?
Daddy, Why Is There Law? Do we make laws that hurt people?
God Must Be Crazy To Give Parents Children Do we screw up our children?
Mind, Soul, Spirit - What Are They? Do these even exist?
Who, Then, Can Be Saved?For God, All Things Are Possible
What Can Science Explain A lot, but not much.
Satan's Plan What if Satan had a plan? - A historically accurate little tale
The Signs of the Times Is the world worse? How would we know?
Why is there Christmas? Why, Daddy, why?
Soul Searching - 2014. The soul of a nation
How to Handle Saying What People Don't Want to Hear
Don't let yourself be the victim of propaganda Full Ten part series on how to recognize propaganda.
Thankfulness is overrated, goodwill isn't. In this season of thankfulness and goodwill, do we really have to say thanks?
To Wash Hands, or Not to Wash: Puzzled by the debate over anti-biotic hand washes and preventing diseases? Relevant information here.
Running for the Presidency: A break from reality
When doubt overcomes faith Help My Unbelief
Elder Needs What do the elderly need from us?
Demons Are there really demons? Can you keep them as pets?
Religion 101 What is religion actually about?
There Can Only Be One? Really? Note to Pastor Terry Jones on true religion.
Is the Vampire Craze Dying? What do we see in vampires - they don't brush their teeth.
Mosque near Ground Zero Is it right?
Understanding Depression To treat or not to treat?
Spiritual or Religious? Are they exclusive choices?
Birth pains of a new century: What are our defining issues, and can our values save us?
Intercession - speaking directly to God, or not? Do we dare speak directly to God?
Article: Article: Christmas Giving - Will It Be Enough
Presenting The Church to Others. (PDF)
Article: Prejudice in the US: What is the message of Jeremiah Wright?
Article: I have been studying communications and communicating professionally since the 1960s. In this short article, learn from my experience: Communicating the Message Effectively.
Article: Wild Kids: Increasing violence among youth.
Are Christians followers of the Law? What the Apostles said
Is There A Hell? If so, how do you find it?
Part 5: Sin and the Church of the Future Is it the same today as in 1200 BCE?
Part 4: Sexual Morality? Is it the same today as in 1200 BCE?
Part 3: Are All Sins Equal? Is it the same today as in 1200 BCE?
Part 2: What Is a sin? Is it the same today as in 1200 BCE?
What Is this "sin" thing? Part 1: Is it the same today as in 1200 BCE?
The Woman at the Well: Important lessons for Christians who want to help others find their way
Freedom in Christ: Parts 1 - 6 . This short series covers the legalistic beliefs of the 41% who are waiting for the Apocalypse, and who believe the world is getting worse and deserves to die, the influence and damage this is causing, and what it means to be free in Christ.
Transitioning 5: Re-architecting Our Lives
Transitioning 4: Discovering Ourselves in Transition.
Transitioning 3: Staying Oriented.
Transitioning 2: The Courage to Change.
Transitioning 1: Coping with and embracing spiritual change.
Spiritual Growth series Part 5A: Discerning the path - a personal journey. My spiritual journey part 1.
Spiritual Growth series Part 4: Discerning the path - the spiritual journey. What is a spiritual journey about?
Spiritual Growth series Part 3B: Discerning the Path. The mature walk of faith that developed as the Apostles had more experience.
Spiritual Growth series Part 3: Discerning the Path. The development of spirituality and religion in the New Testament tells us much about communicating with God. Love becomes prominent in our hearts, which is the beginning of growth. We continue following the Great Commandment of love, which is the journey and the fulfillment.
Spiritual Growth 2 series. The development of Ancient Judaism tells us much about communicating with God. The Law of God becomes prominent in our hearts, which is the beginning of growth. We follow the Great Commandment of love, which is the journey and the fulfillment.
Spiritual Growth series. What are the signs of maturity?
Modern Prophecy What does modern prophecy mean? Fourth in a series on prophecy.
The Apocalypse What does "trembling in our boots" prophecy mean? Third in a series on prophecy.
The Great and Terrible Day of the Lord What does prophecy mean? Second in a series on prophecy.
The Prophetic Pattern What does prophecy mean? First in a series on prophecy.
Lectionary: February 15, 2010 - Isaiah 58:1-12 Sacrifice, Improve, or Help Others: New Years through Lent (Lent begins Feb. 17)
John 18:33-38 What is truth? Is it simply a list of stale facts?
Lectionary Mark 11 and 12: Moral, Ethical, Legal - If it's legal, is it right?
Lectionary Mark 10: 35-45: What does it mean to be great?
Lectionary Mark 9: 38-50: Worth Your Salt? As a leader or follower, are you worth your salt?
Article:Forgiveness: Relationships God's way
Article:What Is the Image of God?
Author's Books - Nonfiction |
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New Generations Walk With Jesus How to minister to new generations age 15 to 30 (ebook, Kindle, Paperback)
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The Prophetic Pattern. Guide to ancient prophecy - are we all going to die any day now?
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Careers. Preparing For The Future Of Work And Education. (One year of research and writing.) Free.
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Christian plays. and Childrens sermons.
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How To Write A Screenplay Free.
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Appease The Volcano. Nature of God - What Does God ask of us. The development of religion.
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Fiction |
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Death By Christmas
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Liars Truth Fantasy. Second chance in Hell means rescuing others.
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Nowhere Man Thriller. Pandemic. Waking nightmares, distorted time perception, comas with no cure.
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Unauthorized Access (series of 3) Legal mystery. People with endless problems hide the truth to protect others.
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Total Immersion New Adult. Romantic Comedy. Mature themes. Romance strikeout compels a man to fully immerse himself in a 3D environment.
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Service and Aid Opportunities
"By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” - John 13:35 (NASB)
Youth Service Projects
Build Homes for Others
Environment
Religion sponsored missions
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Currents
Research
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