Tag: Mindful Christianity

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James 1:5-8 | Genuine Faith and Wisdom

Timothy R. Berman

Faith teaches us to act in a manner to which we believe God will help us, strengthen us, and give unto us what we need to withstand the storms in our lives. Scripture is firm on the nature of our faith as it relates to God. Christ constantly chastised the disciples - O ye of little faith. Christ commented on the simplest acts of faith - I have not seen such great faith. Faith even may bring healing into our own lives - Thy faith has made thee whole. Each time Christ ministered to those individuals it is because they had sought him out.

Bible, Blogging, Blogger, Writing Web Content, Come Unto Christ, Devotional, Inspirational, Inspirational Feature Article, Lifestyle, Personal Reflections, Poetry, Prose, Scriptures, Spirituality, Worship

Psalms 1:1-6 – The Two Paths Before Us

Timothy R. Berman

Today, we do well to focus on the teachings of our Heavenly Father. Work to walk in faithful obedience to His divine and righteous council. Stand firm on the truth of His personal revelation and will for our lives. Sit with those who are working out their faith with fear and trembling and fighting the good fight (See, Philippians 2:12 and 1 Timothy 6:12, KJV).

Awareness, Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality

How sacred time will redefine your Christian life!

Timothy R. Berman

"A general rule for the good use of time is to accustom oneself to live in a continual dependence on the Spirit of God, receiving from moment to moment whatever it please him to give us, referring to him at once in the doubts which we necessarily run into, turning to him in the weakness… Continue reading How sacred time will redefine your Christian life!

Addiction, Awareness, Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Wrestling with God and how it forever changes your faith and life

Timothy R. Berman

What then is the recipe to get on the other side of our wrestling match with God? First, we ought to remember to always seek after truth in our own lives. Not only seek after it, live it out as authentic as possible. Remember that just as God validates our own sorrows, our own struggles and our own doubts and fears, we too must validate other's who are going through their own season of wrestling with God. Secondly, we ought to be ready to be of service to those who are wanting to find their own personal revelation. Though, we are not able to give to them their own revelation about God, or receive answers for them. We are, instead, able to encourage, empower and support their ongoing means to find their own blessing, testimony and faith in God. Much like Jacob had to wrestle with God and receive the blessing afterward, we too must do this alone - not without the support of others around us though.

Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Mighty Power Unto Deliverance

Timothy R. Berman

Today's reading: 1 Nephi Chapter 1 ...I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.  ~ 1 Nephi 1:20 ~ A mindful and spiritually focused recovery program empowers an… Continue reading Mighty Power Unto Deliverance

Awareness, Lifestyle, Religion, Spirituality

The “Dones” and the Need for Revolutionary Christian Writing

Timothy R. Berman

Why Do the Best People Say They Are Done? Josh Packard, Ph.D., a sociologist, has done some research into this question in his book, Church Refugees.  In interviews, he discovered people keep hearing the same old lectures from the pulpit. They do not want to “plop, pray and pay,” but want to be involved with others… Continue reading The “Dones” and the Need for Revolutionary Christian Writing

Awareness, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery, Religion, Spirituality

Having become meek and humble

Timothy R. Berman

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth ~ Matthew 5:5 ~ Many people share their stories of brokenness. How their substance use caused significant loss in their relationships with family, co-workers, loss of employment, loss of health, and even loss of one's freedom. They refer to this moment of awakening to spiritual… Continue reading Having become meek and humble

Awareness, Religion, Spirituality

3 key elements of spiritual growth for authentic Christian living

Timothy R. Berman

There are 3 Key elements of simple spiritual growth within the Christian life. Whether you are a new believer in Christ, estranged yourself from the Christian life, or are experiencing a drought in your spiritual journey - these simple principles will ignite a fresh spiritual growth. The central point is to come to know the… Continue reading 3 key elements of spiritual growth for authentic Christian living

Awareness, Religion, Spirituality

How four secret ingredients is able to ignite and sustain an authentic Christian life

Timothy R. Berman

Want to know the four secret ingredients to a happy and sustaining authentic Christian life? Sure you do, especially if one is struggling with a crisis of faith, doubt, or moderately curious as to what the Christian life has to offer them. These four secret ingredients are simple and practical. Want to boost your faith… Continue reading How four secret ingredients is able to ignite and sustain an authentic Christian life

Awareness, Religion, Spirituality

The need to love God – Our greatest commandment

Timothy R. Berman

To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is all-consuming and all-encompassing. It is no lukewarm endeavor. It is total commitment of our very being - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - to love of the Lord. What is the greatest commandment? When the Sadduccee's challenged Christ on the doctrine of resurrection,… Continue reading The need to love God – Our greatest commandment

Awareness, Lifestyle, Mindful Recovery, Religion, Spirituality

Pursuing hard after God

Timothy R. Berman

Authentic Christianity begins with one main experience: pursuing hard after God. What does it mean to pursue hard after God? My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me ~ Psalm 63:8, ESV ~ A. W. Tozer writes: We pursue God because, and only because, He first put an urge within us that spurs us to… Continue reading Pursuing hard after God