GF writes: “I used to be a fan of Brian Tracy, Joseph Murphy and Terry Cole Whittaker untiI I started recognizing that their teachings seem to deviate from bible principles although their books quote Bible verses to make their point. So I stopped reading their books. I recently purchased a book called The 4:8 Principal, the Secret of a Joy Filled Life by Tommy Newberry. Would you please advise if his motivational teachings are aligned with biblical teachings.”
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones…
“Many may not find giving up food and drink and a soft bed too difficult…
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Long Suffering
“To suffer need is something that can happen to anybody, Read the rest…
Piercing The Clouds
“We often lament that we are not able to pray Read the rest…
Focusing is Not New Age
CG asks: “What about focusing?”
Focusing is not New Age although it can certainly be used in that way by psychotherapists who espouse a New Age worldview. There are also versions of it that incorporate Buddhist mindfulness meditation techniques into the practice of focusing which is why people should be cautious when approaching this kind of therapy.
Silence is Golden
“Since you possess our Lord in person after Holy Communion, Read the rest…
Catholic Priest Shot, Not Beheaded
Authorities are now saying that Franciscan Father Francois Murad, a Catholic priest who was killed by al-Qaeda linked extremists, was not beheaded as originally reported, but was actually shot while in the process of defending nuns at a monastery.
Five Things No One Tells You About Marriage
Hello all Women of Grace blog readers! I hope you are enjoying your Fourth of July holiday week! I know it’s been a while, but I hope the wait was worth it because the topic I chose is for those who are not yet married, or, for very, very newly married couples. Read the rest…
Parking Lot Parley
“If you immediately become preoccupied with distracting affairs, Read the rest…
Ecumenical Letter Calls for Expanded Mandate Exemption
Even though the U.S. bishops are still examining the 100+ page final birth control mandate ruling issued last week, they have joined with Christian leaders representing 100 million Americans in issuing a letter to the people outlining why they need to be concerned about the government’s encroachment on religious freedom.
