The roots of a fear-based and guilt-stricken faith have shaped our belief(s) in the Bible resulting in a bleak reality of God. Come to see the characters in the Bible as real, down-to-earth people, just like me. Just like you.
I don’t think myself into a new way of living, I live myself into a new way of thinking.
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Searching for a spiritual identity – looking for that “something deep inside” that helps me define myself and feel a sense of belongingness within this universe – has been the overarching “fuel” that has powered my spiritual journey.
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How did the Bible become the Bible? How did the historical context and purposes of the emerging authors who produced most of the text we know as the Scriptures evolve into the Bible – both Old and New Testaments? The sources of our Biblical texts were people of their times. Using incidents from my own personal experience and a down-to-earth approach to history, my summary of biblical history will make these people “come alive.” From reading my book, my hope is that you will be in a better position to use the Bible as a spiritual, albeit non-literal, reference.
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The Bible, for many, is more than just a collection of ancient texts; it is a living document, full of stories, personalities, and lessons that have shaped the spiritual journey of millions. Yet, understanding the Bible in all its depth requires more than a surface reading-it calls for an exploration that merges historical context, practical wisdom, and personal experience. This is precisely the journey undertaken in "How the Bible Became the Bible," a work that weaves together the humanity of biblical figures, the transformative principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the spiritual insights of A Course in Miracles (ACIM), and the author’s own evolving faith.
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The other day I was listening to a member of the AA fellowship discuss her encounter with an anonymous someone who had only been to several meetings. The someone wondered “how she did it” – meaning how my friend worked the AA Program and stayed sober. As my friend related the incident, she was struck by all the negative exclusions her questioner had at her fingertips. She related the standard AA directions to the newcomer: “If you want what we have, do what we do.” Then she reminded her of the 5 or 6 standard-issue suggestions of the Program: Go to meetings, Don’t drink, Get a sponsor, Pray, Work the Steps, and when tempted, Call someone – anyone – in the Fellowship
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In today’s fast-paced and information-rich world, overthinking has become a common experience that quietly robs us of inner peace and genuine presence. Using insightful quotations from A Course In Miracles, the video explores the ego’s tendency to trap our thoughts in cycles of fear, judgment, and past conditioning, preventing us from connecting with our truest selves.
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The importance of trying to “train” our minds to think differently is such an important and critical first step.
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It is the Voice for God or the Holy Spirit who opens the doors when we are truly willing to have our perception corrected.
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When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him you will see yourself. As you treat him you will treat yourself.
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Faith is built through hearing the message of Christ.
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Stilling my mind, listening to the whispers of the Holy Spirit.
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