Upwardly Mobile Leadership Model in the Church
Is there a biblical model of attaining leadership in the church? Certainly, but it doesn’t always resemble the upwardly mobile call to which some aspire. Biblical leaders are often called upon to lead against their own wills. Moses comes to mind, maybe even Jonah. Did the disciples that Jesus chose apply for the job? Unlikely. Whatever the path of leadership within the church may take, we can presume from biblical examples that corporate-style leadership is not the correct template to emulate. God has His own ways of choosing leaders, and many times it does not include a system of ‘earning’ it.
The Message From Water Fact or Fiction?When it comes down to supposed scientific tests that cross over into either the ethical or the spiritual most people either blindly dismiss it or accept it. But what about the facts?
Why should you learn tantra from an experienced tantra master? What is so special about this ancient art of love that sets it apart from all other mystical sciences? Your reason may be nothing more than to be a better lover. If that is the case, a structured set of sessions with a qualified tantra master can help you achieve this goal to the fullest. After all, you will learn tantra techniques and practices that will utterly transform you as a lover – you will not only be a good, but an empathic and caring lover. Ask any woman who has ever yearned for more in bed, and she will tell you that this kind of lover is the highest ideal.
Choosing The FilterMy daughter asked, “Didn’t you get my email?” That’s when I realized that I hadn’t been receiving my main email account for over a week. This meant that for at least 7 days I didn’t notice that emails that come every day had not arrived, that people who usually write to me weren’t, and that I wasn’t receiving notices of orders from our websites.
“No Exit” – Inside the World of the VictimWhining, pessimistic, complaining, afraid, feeling consistently disrespected, unworthy, and inadequate – this is the world of the victim. Victims are basically “harmless” if left to themselves. But the downside of most victims is their need to be rescued – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually or psychologically and, as such, are always on the lookout for a “rescuer” – at work, at home, at play and in relationship.
Impatience Can Cause Unnecessary StressImpatience can cause stress that is truly unnecessary. Our hope is that each of you take a bit more time to think about your words, deeds and actions towards others. Take time in how you react to your own chores and mistakes. Contemplate your moves before making them, not after the fact.
Why do the spiritual classics picture heaven so often as a great city? Following on from the inspiration of the Bible writers, Saint Augustine tells of The City of God; in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, we read of Christian’s journey to the Celestial City. Why is this image so powerful? I believe creative writers may find much to reflect upon in this question, whether they be religious believers or not.
Year Round Christmas And A Prayerful Spirit!A grateful spirit is a “prayerful spirit”. For Christians celebrating the Christmas season, the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth into our earth over 2000 years ago, was the most pivotal moment ever for humankind! In that respect, a Christians’ individual most pivotal point would be when they had accepted Christ into their hearts.
How Do You View Reality?I think it’s important at life to find your own belief about what reality is. About why the universe is here… why we exist… why was there a big bang… what happens before and after we die if anything… and what’s the meaning of it all?
I Shall Fear No EvilFear is one of the most often discussed subjects in our contemporary society. It can be defined as having a negative feeling about something. It connotes danger or insecurity.
How to Have Your Long Awaited Breakthrough Part 3There are times when we believe things can never be done in another way – a different way. We even believe it is God’s will for things not to change. Somehow, we (or others) have convinced ourselves of the impossibility of a breakthrough. The answer may be in a fresh approach. We must seek the solution outside the well-known barriers of our own mind. Outside the “what do the others do or, what would others think”-mentality. We must be able to move beyond the limiting beliefs of those around us. Einstein said, “Insanity is when we are doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.
Christmas – Remembering The MessageAt Christmas time when the birth of Jesus is celebrated as thanksgiving for spiritual guidance, it is also a time for intuitive response in knowing that each has the potential to follow His example and learn to express all the zodiacal energies blended and exemplified in the Christ through supreme Love. And it is love that is echoed throughout the centuries, love that is valued as a supreme quality now and always, love that is pure, generous and true. Love is the core of all spiritual teachings and spiritual teachers are always anticipated to be loving, gentle and kind as well as powerful in their stability to know and live by the Law of Life.



