Church Growth Specialist - Targeted Transformation

Church growth is an interesting topic because there are two ways one can evaluate growth. Growth can be quantified by numbers in how many people attend the church services. Alternatively, growth can be measured by spiritual growth and godly character evident in a believer's life. Thus church growth is measurable inwardly and outwardly.

Importance of Praise

Praise is the next step result after being thankful, and it is a major part of enjoying life. Many verses tell us to Praise God. 1John 4:7-8 says God is Love, so showing Love is one form of praising God...

The Meaning of Dreams

Dreams emerge from the unconscious mind. This mind may be viewed as a river whose flow is connected to both the emotions that are felt during daily life, and to the movement of growth and learning that is part of the soul-level of our being. From this level, the soul continually seeks to bring its wisdom, knowledge, and love into the embodied state which is its physical life expression.

Have We Lived Before?

That question alone is as old as time, well as old as when people first started to question there being here. This is my view about the matter and does not have scientific prove for anything I say, and to my understanding there is no concrete evidence to say we have. If we go to a spiritual person he/she will most likely tell you we have. However is that because it is a nice thought and the desire for immortality is naturally found in all human beings?

How To Speak Or Write About Your Spiritual Insights Without Being Preachy

This article is an example of how spiritual writing doesn't have to be religious and can demonstrate the same standards and strong points as high quality non-fiction. The difference is just being real. An example short story-devotional is included from the book, A Down to Earth God: devotionals for the nature lover. Garry Genser, who pastors a country church in a small Northern California town in Humboldt County, demonstrates the attractive quality of how to humorously reveals your deep insights without being preachy. Dr. Samuel Bacciocchi, a retired Professor of Theology and Church History at Andrews University, wrote: Garry Genser's devotionals capture vivid spiritual insights from common daily experiences. They will help you to see the leading hand of God in your life and inspire you to a greater commitment to His will. This Article will help you learn how also.

No on the Job Training in Heaven!

She didn't acquire these angel skills in heaven, however, she acquired them while still living on earth and doing things that most of her friends thought were stupid.

Soul Relationships and Physical Relationships

The truth of soul relationships is more complex than most are aware of at this point. Yet often, what outpictures on the level of the physical does not reflect the meaningfulness of the soul connection that has brought us into proximity with another, whether for a few moments or for a lifetime. Awareness of these connections enrich life immeasurably, and add to the dimension of the physical, the dimension of the spiritual in ways that will one day become quite natural and commonplace, which, for today, may seem the exception.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Himself – Part V

Sri Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi, India is an incarnation of God. Millions of people world wide worship him and seek His guidance. We are going to read about the very purpose of His incarnation, His mission etc by His own words in this series. There are three of His sayings in this article.

The Spiritual Side of the Shootings at VA Tech

It is hard to understand when something like this happens that it is for the greater good, but that is always the case. These beautiful Souls agreed to have this experience so that the World could get a glimpse of the state our Collective Consciousness at this time in history.

Virginia Tech, Why God

I could feel my Spirit lift, I felt as though I was floating. I looked down at the lifeless shell that was once my body. It looked empty, meaningless. Just as I began to ponder my death, a light shimmered down towards me. The light was so blinding that I tried to shield my eyes, but I couldn't.

Building An Inner Life

This article addresses ways to maintain your inner life and peace. It talks about maintaining a solid mental foundation even when things are not going as planned. Be peaceful even when others excited or agitated.

Fight, Flight or Faith

We have a choice when it comes to fear. Read to find out what we can do instead of run or fight.

You Are The Treasure In Your Life

You are the treasure in your life. Your heart is your treasure to be used and fulfilled to your glory. You are the treasure that is ever present here as your treasure of will, knowledge, love, creativity, wisdom, understanding, compassion, beauty and your capacity for transformation is inspired to grow moment by moment. Words to Treasure inside and out. Words to Live by inside and out. Words to Love by inside and out.

The Sacred Flame of the Heart - Part Three

The idea is to seek God first, not the experience, not the phenomenon. The plan is to enjoy the journey, and not get caught up in the destination.