Tag Archives: Christianity

Fulfilling One’s Destiny

Posted on April 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Tearing Down the Temple It’s an ‘inconvenient truth’: Jesus saw his own destruction in terms of the Temple in Jerusalem being torn down. “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it … Continue reading →

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On the Road (to Emmaus) Again

Posted on April 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

How Did They Not Recognize Him? In our Faith and Science group, another question has come up which might shed some light on this mystery. In the Garden of Gethsemane, how do the Gospel writers know what Jesus prayed while … Continue reading →

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The Feeling of Abandonment

Posted on April 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

We All Have Our Crosses to Bear Do you know why atheists feel justified in saying that there is no God? Because even Jesus, dying on the cross, called out to Him, and He didn’t come to Jesus’ rescue. Abandonment … Continue reading →

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Beings of Light: Angels or Demons?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Who Are They, Really? As you may have noticed, if you have read many of my posts here, that I have a certain discomfort with dualistic thinking. Why do things have to be categorized as one thing or the other? … Continue reading →

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On the Way to Seventh Heaven

Posted on January 13, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A Soul’s Journey I bought this book primarily because there was a quote on the cover by Taylor Caldwell: “I thought this book profoundly beautiful and mysteriously consoling and most inspiring.” A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog … Continue reading →

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To Blog or Not to Blog

Posted on January 2, 2018 by cdsmiller17

THAT is the Question William Shakespeare would have had no problem answering this one. Writers, by trade, must write. But what if they have nothing to say? Have you ever known anyone with an opinion holding back? Take reviewers of … Continue reading →

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All Along the Watchtower

Posted on November 1, 2017 by cdsmiller17

Jehovah’s Witnesses We have all experienced being door-stopped by a couple of ‘missionaries’ who want to share their “Good News” with us. As a student of the Bible, I do not mind discussing their interpretation of Jehovah’s Word, but I … Continue reading →

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Here or the Hereafter

Posted on September 8, 2017 by cdsmiller17

A 17th Century Theological Discussion Seeing we went backwards rather then forwards, we thought ourselves uterly lost. That rogue that was with me sayd, “See thy God that thou sayest he is above. Will you make me believe now that … Continue reading →

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Mount Cardou: the Tomb of God?

Posted on August 11, 2017 by cdsmiller17

There is a mystery in the countryside near Rennes-le-Château. But there has been a lot of speculation as to what on earth it might be. Poussin’s painting might give us a clue, but to investigate it, one must keep an … Continue reading →

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