Archive of Fr. Paul's Blogs

Essentially we can do nothing apart from consciously being in His Godly Presence. The Hebrew word for “prophesied” refers to “ecstatic language”. It is a sign of the anointing of the Spirit.   Read more

Mark 9:30-37. “They argued with one another over who was the greatest.” The question to ask is, why every time Jesus told the disciples of His impending death, they argued who would be the greatest? That is, who is going to lead this band after He goes?  Read more

Bottom Line meditations for Pentecost XVII. It is essential to know we only open our heart consciously rather than rationally. Romans 12:2   Read more

Mark 8:27-38. "Who do you say that I am?" There is a very fine line between how you think "up and in" or "down and out". What you think about this parable is irrelevant. How you think, either abiding or not abiding, is what is relevant.  Read more

Bottom Line meditations for Pentecost XVI. It is essential to know we will think differently when IN the GODLY Peace of God than when WORLDLY OUT and feeling disturbed.   Read more

Mark 7:24-37. “It is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs." This scripture gives the commentators trouble. Why would the loving and graceful Jesus be so curt, rude, and judgmental toward an innocent person in distress because of her daughter’s affliction? Worldly rational thinking will make the woman and Jesus as the center of the lesson. They think Jesus insulted her to see if she really believed. Godly spiritual understanding will go past what is written to understand what is not written. It is to look past these two to take a look at the Disciples. Who are these guys?  Read more

This twelve part series is an attempt to make clear how to follow our heart by explaining an intangible concept!! When we are out of the heart, our thoughts create our feelings. A negative thought about a person or event creates a negative feeling. These feelings can become words that can break our heart. The pain of a broken heart can last throughout the whole course of one’s life. Final Notes: Check the Reset Button in Your Heart  Read more

Bottom Line meditations for Pentecost XV. It is essential to know how to consciously see with the eyes of our heart. Ephesians 1:18 Discover what difference reading these scriptures in a Worldly or a Godly way make.  Read more

In Mark 7:6, Jesus said," These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, in vain do they worship me." This parable is the difference between what we think in rational Worldly way and how we think in Godly spirituality. Worldly rational teaching tells people what to do to worship outwardly. Godly spiritual teaching points to how to worship Inwardly.  Read more

This twelve part series is an attempt to make clear how to follow our heart by explaining an intangible concept!! When we are out of the heart, our thoughts create our feelings. A negative thought about a person or event creates a negative feeling. These feelings can become words that can break our heart. The pain of a broken heart can last throughout the whole course of one’s life.  Read more