Helping you find your answers
One of our students asks:
Continue reading “The word”I have been reading the Gospel of John, which starts “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” In the Greek translation, the passage uses “logos” which has been interpreted in English as “word.” What is the difference between “word” and “logos”?
A student asks:
Continue reading “All that is”“God is within us. Are we separate from that God residing inside, or are we one with it? “Whatever God is, I am” implies two separate entities. If we are one, then why do we pray/talk to it, rather than talking to ourselves?
God is all there is, including the molecules that make up all living things. But all living things are unique, individualized aspects of that one infinite all. This too implies that God and I are separate within the one whole. I believe that as we grow, evolve, we get closer to the all-knowing God until we eventually merge with it. At that point we cease to exist as an individual entity.”
An online class participant asks:
Continue reading “Spirit vs. soul”I hear the words “spirit” and “soul” used often, and they seem to be used interchangeably. Is there a difference? If so, please clarify.
A student asks:
Continue reading “All things are possible?”We have discussions about how the laws of nature are principles set forth by God which cannot be “bent” in response to our desires, yet we hear so many people say “with God all things are possible.” I’m having trouble reconciling the two ideas.
A visitor from Florida asks:
Continue reading “The only begotten”So often we hear that God gave his only begotten son to the world to wipe away our sins. I am having a hard time putting the story in a metaphysical perspective. Is the one begotten son, “love?”
A website visitor in Arizona asks:
Continue reading “The high road can be bumpy”Over the past year or so I have been repeatedly presented with dishonesty in people within my close circle – both in friends and in co-workers. They seem happy to look me straight in the eye and be completely open about how they have profited (without apparent consequence) from their blatant dishonesty, lies, stealing and general sneakiness. When I have attempted to point it out they justify and/or completely deny the lie – sometimes, frankly, they look at me like I’m crazy. It’s extremely disheartening as I try to figure out what the point is in taking the high road. Since this has been put “in front of my face” over and over, I assume there is a “lesson” here and I would love any guidance as to discover what that might be and how to process through it. Thank you.
A website visitor from South Carolina asks:
Continue reading “Cooped up by the pandemic”Many families are still cooped up together due to closed summer camps, day cares, and offices. That means instead of summer fun they’re likely experiencing more frequent arguments and annoyances
I thought it might be a good time to get advice out there about how to alleviate some of the most common issues causing tension in pandemic-weary households.
Would you be interested in an article on the topic? Thank you!