Spirituality

The solution to most problems that society is facing day-to-day is not black and white. A gray area is always present which can be perplexing to grasp our thoughts around. Similarly, the question concerning the idea of religion conflicting with science is not a black or white answer but rather a gray area one. Religious faith and scientific understanding, as the two are used to explain both natural and supernatural phenomena on one’s own accord, are not in conflict with each other because it…

Prayer is a vital spiritual discipline in the life of every follower of Christ and must be treated as such. Not only did Jesus demonstrate the importance of prayer through his life, but the bible blatantly commands followers of Christ to pray. Therefore, it is vital that children’s ministry make every effort to help instill this value in children, that they would make prayer a priority. However, due to the limited impact a church has on a child’s life, it is necessary for children’s ministry to…

Literature Review Studies show approximately 95% of inmates will be released from prison, back into society (Gibbons & Katzenbach 2006). In addition, more than half of all prisoners serve sentences fewer than three years (Thomas, & Zaitow, 2006). Noting these facts, incorporating the benefits of religious observance, coping skills and self-improvement becomes increasingly important to the inmate population, as well as society at large. At this juncture, little research has been conducted,…

Leadership and the quality of leaders is something that needs transforming in these present days, and the best transformation would be the result of a genuine meeting with the living and loving God. It takes real men to be willing and prepared to undergo that type of profound change and for it to be shown openly! Of course, if it is genuine and real it cannot be hidden. Over these past weeks I have been reading and studying this crucial topic of spiritual revival and renewal in the light of…

It 's a given that coming from being a hard-core atheist I would have a lot to learn about the world 's seven great religions. It 's not to say that atheists don 't know about these things, but it 's unlikely that most have gone into any great depth of study. I don 't like to speak in terms of absolutes, so allow me to add the disclaimer that there are always exceptions to the rule. Along my journey out of the abyss of atheism, I recently attended a gathering of about 20 men and women from…

Structural Relationships of Romans 8:1-17 Structural Relationships: Recurrence: “Law” Language Law of the Spirit of life in Christ (v 2)/ Law of sin and death (v 2)/ Law (v 3)/ Just requirement of the Law (v 4)/ God”s Law (v 7) Paul makes it clear that the the good news is still supported by law; it is not an anarchical system where people can do whatever they want, and God acts arbitrarily. Once the Jew relied upon the written law of Moses, Paul shows here that there is still law, it just…

My Personal Faith Journey What role does my faith play in my life? This is one of my day to day questions. Since I can remember, my religion and my life come hand in hand. I grew up in a town with a very strong Catholic faith that was passed on to me and I have kept it since. I started learning about my faith since I was a child and now that I am a young adult, I try day by day to understand it better and to follow the teachings of it. My faith is something I carry with me everywhere I go and…

First I would like to state and confirm that I have read 100% of the assigned reading, the book Celebration of Discipline the Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster. The Spiritual disciplines helps you obtain spiritual growth which is necessary to cultivate a healthy intimate relationship with God and change our lives. The various disciplines described in the Celebration of Discipline provide instruction on the pathways to attaining healthy spiritual growth resulting in transformation…

Through the journey of life, all people for something, whether it be happiness, peace, fulfillment, and so on. We’re all driven with an inner goal and achieve it in our own ways. In Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, the protagonist Siddhartha is on an inward journey to find peace. This extends throughout his whole life, and he learns numerous things along the way to peace. In this novel, the theme of finding enlightenment through personal experiences is the most valid because Siddhartha goes through…

During Romanesque times, the medieval pilgrimage was the equivalent of modern day tourism. The travelers would go on extensive journeys, lasting anywhere from months to years, to visit religious sites, particularly those with relics. In modern times, tourist often travel for similar purposes such as seeing historical items or locations, for spiritual benefits, and for the traveling experience itself. All these are parallels between modern day travel and the medieval pilgrimages. To commence, a…