Seeking Spirituality

Many have criticized Joel Osteen, the well-known pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. They are upset because Joel preaches a ‘good news’ gospel, because he helps people to feel good about God, because he gives them hope.

They would rather that people live under the spell of preachers who talk of a harsh, demanding, angry, vengeful, and judgmental God – who insist that individuals live under a continual state of fear, guilt, and anxiety, constantly wondering if they are living a life that is ‘pleasing’ to God. [Read more →]

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Sometime back I purchased a book called Spirituality Simplified by Jeff Maziarek. It’s a wonderful book that addresses several issues that may be puzzling to a new spiritual seeker, but it also includes numerous good thoughts for those who have been on the spiritual pathway for several years.

One of the parts of the book that I especially liked was Jeff’s discussion at the beginning about the importance of being open-minded as you strive towards a deeper spiritual experience.  [Read more →]

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This is not a political blog, but I feel everyone who is of voting age needs to think about the coming (2008) presidential election.

I am an Independent. I was raised in a family of Democrats. I registered as a Republican after I became an adult and married. However, neither party has every truly represented my personal beliefs. And this has become even more apparent in recent years. [Read more →]

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