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The title of this thread, Roman Catholic Mysticism: A Divergence from Biblical Christianity, is the result of my inquiry into The Book of Azariah a 20th‑century Catholic mystical work written by Maria Valtorta, in which “Azariah” is presented as her guardian angel. Roman Catholic mysticism is...

Over 7 decades my thoughts have been occupied with the nature - nurture narrative, but on further reflection I have concluded a third party to be involved, namely necessity. Some of the deepest thinkers in philosophy, theology, and developmental science have immersed themselves in nature -...

My experience of religious institutions and faith-based organisations, large, medium, or small, is that Monstrous Authority manifests in many ways, often lurking in the shadows, sometimes stepping out briefly, or hanging around for awhile during skirmishes, but much preferring to be centre-stage...

A general sense of worldwide spiritual strain and pressure several times in Sunday Evening Services over the years. Sitting in the congregation. Well attended. Songs and notices over. Preaching underway. A subtle change in the lighting, as though visual perception is being acted on. A feeling...

Eternity in the Heart, Equations in the Cosmos “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 Genesis 1 reads like a divine algorithm—six days of...

To the Church of the Orderly concerning the Spirit's displacement. Brethren, I write not to commend you, but to provoke you. For I hear that when you gather, there is decorum, but no disruption; reverence, but no revelation. You have built for the Spirit a sanctuary of schedules, and offered...

There are five explicit “good”s before the climactic “very good” on day six of the Creation Week. Six Days of Creative Work, Five Declarations of Goodness # (Gen 1:31) And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day...

The encouragement for some Christians in New Zealand to embrace Matariki —the Māori New Year—stems from a desire to engage meaningfully with Aotearoa’s bicultural identity while remaining faithful to Christian convictions. In 2025, the Matariki public holiday in New Zealand was observed on...

An extreme emphasis on hunger for God could be the precursor to a new move of the Holy Spirit

Social abrasion refers to the friction that occurs in social interactions, often leading to conflict or tension. It's a concept studied in various fields, including psychology and organizational behavior. Here are a couple of interesting studies related to social abrasion: Creative Abrasion...

Title: Eternal Motive Text: Joh 16:7-11 But I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you. But if I depart, I will send Him to you. (8) And when that One comes, He will convict the world concerning sin, and...

A book featuring a character named “Annoying Person” and scenes with “Annoying Person Alerts” would likely be a humorous, satirical, or whimsical novel. It could be a parody or a lighthearted take on everyday life, where the author uses exaggerated characters and situations to entertain the...

I try to avoid using sarcasm as much as possible, but sometimes there is a place for it, along with satire. All things in moderation. The Apostle Paul was known for his use of sarcasm and satire in his letters, often employing these rhetorical...

Job 14:7-9 in the King James Version (KJV): "For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; Yet through the scent of water it will...

Contemporary English Version James 1:12-15 God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him. (13) Don't blame God when you are tempted! God cannot be tempted by evil, and he doesn't...

Spiritualizing everything in the Bible can lead to several issues, both in interpretation and application. Here are some key problems: 1. Loss of Historical Context: The Bible contains historical narratives that provide context for its teachings. Over-spiritualizing can strip these stories of...

Luk 9:23 And He said to all, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has observed the high level of privilege and success that some people enjoy and the extreme opposite that others are forced to...

Regulators Appointed By Government: Practices Approved By Government: Doctrines Dictated By Government: Dissenters Dealt With By Government: Copilot Capsule: The Spanish Inquisition, which lasted from 1478 to 1834, was a judicial institution...

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